Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-17
THE NEWS.

An educational net has been proposed in the
Louisiana Legislature. providing schools to be
omen to all celors. The State Superintendent
is to decide all questions and disputes. with the
mower of an emperor, and without appeal.
Children net having fixed employment, be-
tween eight and fourteen. are to be compelled to
attend school. or such place ofcorrection as may
bs provided By tbeBoard Of Education. consist
ing of the Governor and six others. To meet
the expenses, special tax Of one and one
fourth per cent. on all property Is to be levied
An informal meeting in New Orleans. Satur-
day night, between the two parties. conceded
the imminent danger of collision. Democrats
insisted that the only way to secure peace was
to stop the aggressive and oppressive legisla-
ton now in progress. They said theDemocratic
Conservative element Of the country expected
TO accomplish nothing except in legal and
constitutional way but that it was unwise and
improper for State government to defy the
sentiments and wishes of the people; that il
the Governor would throw himself upon the
people, they would sustain him, and no resort
to a-ms would be necessary for the preserva-
ton of peace. Mr.. Yarmouth stated that ne
was authorised to say, on the part Of the Rad
icals, that there was nothing IN reach they can
do or eoncede to secure harmony but will be
done. They promise that measures not OF
party politics. obnoxious to citizens. will be
modified. He said be was in earnest in his de-
sire to secure the welfare Of all present. An
other meeting is to be held in few days, when.
il is hoped, some practical illustration of this
mutual desire for harmony will be presented.
Moderate Radicals, unfortunately few in num-
Der, copcede that the system of legislation
heretofore and at present pursued. is calculated
to produce strife. Democrats say that the
preservation of order is what they most earn
estly desire, and that it rests entirely with the
Radicals.
There is falling of in the imports for
March. April. May and June. as compared
with last year.
The Paris Monitew says thirty-four times the
amount of new loan asked for has been sub
soribed.
There are troubles near Tippsrary. Land
lord scully. in attempting to serve notices OF
ejectment on several tenants. was attacked BY
a large bsdy Of them. including many women.
and was obliged to fee into the city to save
his life. Friday he started on the game errand,
accompanied By large body of armed police.
On reaching the houses Of his tenants his eff
forts to serve the notices were again met with
derision and threats Of violence. The pslice
endeavored to disperse the mob. when fierce
eight ensued, during which the police fred on
the rioters several times. the shots being re-
turned. Several Of the mob were wounded, as
were number Of the police. seully was SCI
verely wounded. The police retired. unable
to make any arrests at the time. Tippersry
is in a high state Of excitement. and further
trouble Is apprehendsd.
Additional reports Of Indian troubles in
Kansas state that the Indians and settlers are
still hshting on Asher creek. and three more
men were killed. Indians are COMING down
solomon creek in large numbers. The people
on Asher creek. and all above, are cut Of. and
out Of provisions and ammunition. and nearly
exhausted.
Later reports say the Indians are murdsrinl
the settlers on Solomon creek. Seven ner
were killed Saturday.
The new Mayor Of Montgomery. Apprentices
By the Governor. has been inAuFursted. III
police force h half black. and many city ON
ceu are oOlOrsd. The old CITY Clerk an'
Treasurer were reelected
Receipts from internal revenue. all sources
from July 18th to date. are twenty-five mil
lions sirhi hundred and thirty thousand dol
lars. Over two hundred applications hsv'
already been flei for appointments a. Super
risors under The spirits and tobacco rsvsnu'
laws.
A spsciaI washinfton dispatch states tia
,oou aasr The adioursnsns Of conErea rssui
,isios. we're rsssirsd It the War Dspsrsnsn
from the Gorrruon Of several Of the recon