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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-31

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On the chief thoroughfare of this
city often pass stately savings bank
built of freestone, and | see groups AZ
working people going in to deposit
their hard earned money. Some ara
mechanics; some are Irish domesticsR
some are poor widows laying by few
dollars for their fatherless children.
But on the same street the temptsr
has opened more than one bank for
losings. In some parts of the citv
there is one on nearly every corner
In almost every rural hamlet, too, 4
there similar institution. New York
city contains six Thousand of them.
In each of these banks for losinrsi,
a counter on which old men and younr
and even some wretched women lsv
down their deposits in either paper Or
coin. The only interest that is paid
on these deposits is in redness of ewes
and foulness.of breath and remorse Of \
conscience. Every one who makes
deposit gains a loss. One man goes
into the bank with a full pocket, ana
comes out empty. Another goes in
with a good character, and comes out
with the word drunk written on hisl
bloated countenance. / have even
seen a mechanic enter in o bran nav
coat. and come away again LOOKING
as if the mice had been nibbling athis
elbows.
have known young clerk to leave
his situation behind him in one of
the Devils banks of losings. Several
prosperous tradesmen have lost all
their business there. Church mem.
bers have been known to reel out from
these seductive thanksgiving to walk
straight, but bdckSLiding at every step.
What is worst of all, thousands Of
people &c in there and lose their i'm.
mortal souls -....
If the cashiers of these institutions
were honest they would post on the
door some such notice as this:
"BANKs FOR LosINGs-Open at all
hours. Nothing taken in but good
money. Nothing paid out but dis
grace and disease and degradation and
death. An extra dividend of delirium
tremens will be paid to old depositors
A free pass to perdition given to those
who pay we'll at the counter; also
tickets to Greenwood and other GENE.
teries entitle the holder to drunk.
ards grave ! Ali the children of de.
positors sent without charge to the
orphan asylum or the almshouse."
Young men beware of the banks
for losings. Some bait their deposit.
ors with champagne; some with ale or
Bourbon; some with a pack of cards,
and others with billiard table.
Young ladies, never touch the hand
that touches the wine glass. Never
wear the name Of a man who is en-
rolled on the deposit list of the Devils
bank. Never lean on the arm that
leans on the bar-room counter. It
will be rotten support.
The best savings bank for a young
mans money is the total abstinence
pledge. The best savings bank for
his time is honest industry and a good
book. The best savings bank for his
affections is a true woman's heart.
The best savings bank for his soul is
a faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
But if you do not want your green
backs turned into black eyes and red
noses; if you don't want your pocket
emptied, and your character worm
eaten, and your soul drugged with the
poisons of the pit-then Keep outside
of the National Brandy Bank for
Losings."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-31

TWO students 81 Yale College thought y
have q nice joke IN rolling two heavy grlno,
afones against the door Of house on snh'
day evening, but just AZ they had them "
position the police bounced on them a1nI
reversed the joke By making the boys r"u
them up hill again.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-05-31

is estimated that during the past winter
not leas than ten thousand tourists from the
North aud Europe visited Florida.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
Another Revolution.

The New York Journal Of Commerce,
which has heretofore taken hopeful
view of the troubles, seems to have
become alarmed. 1t says:
1t looks as il the zeal Of those who
care more for party supremacy than Tor
tbs rlast vital interests OF the country,
and who would Ta.her ruin the land we
love than resign their rule over it, was
about to plunge them headlong into
course that must end in revolution.
Those who have heretofore been the
most hopeful age now gloomy and
despondent, for madness rules the hour,
and the folly Of our Legislators appears
10 be without restraint If the country
must pass throsgh the fire before peace
and unity can be restored, perhaps II
may as well come now as ever.
Speaking of The defeat of the Alabama
Constitution, the same payer observes;
The political managers who are trying
10 reconstruct the Southern States had a
choice Of tao policies to pursne-one OF
Kindness and magnanlmity, which WOOL
have given the whites a fair chance, with
out needless humiliation; and the other
the policy of vengeance, nick.named JUS
Toe imposing tests and penalties which
!, Was wall known beforehand Anglo
Saxon pride and selfEespect would
;nd;gnantly reject The new constr
,nt;on was framed distinctly in the
interest of the black man as against
the white, and that being the great Object
which the Radical plotters desire to com
mass. we may look for an amendment tc
he reconstruction law which will max.
a majority Of all the votes cast (insteaC
Of ali those registered) sufficient for
choice. OF course, that will have th'
desired effect Thus tits that the leaoerl
Of he Radical party stride on from on
onnresslve measure to another, correct
;ne no errors in their legislation, except
ing those that lean toward the side Q
moderation and clemency TO the van
ouished South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
EUROPE.


New YoRK, February l9.-Dates from
Crete up to January goth represent the
prospects of the Turks there more
gloomy than ever. They have been de-
feated in several engagements of late,
with severe losses. The Musselman
population are becoming Discontinued,
and the troops have shown a mutinous
disposition. Samas Pacha has utterly
failed in getting even into the outer
verge of his Pachalic, Suphakea having
been twice driven back in disorder. The
Island is now in a more successful state
of revolution than ever, and arms and
provisions continue to be sent into Crete
from all quarters. Women and children
continue to fee from the island to Greece.
On the oath Of January Russian
corvette landed fourteen hundred wo-
men and children from Crete at
the Pieracheas. The number Of non
comba,ants in Crete is $1,000. The
Provisional Government has appealed to
the Christian powers to send ships for
the conveyance of Crelan families TO
Greece. and has also protested against
the cruelties lately perpetrassi BY the
Sultan's merceuaries. n
A Shanghai correspondent states that
the radical change in policy by ih'
Chinese Government toward foreigner'
and the appointment Of Buringame
we're brought aboat BY influence Of ih'
Dowagsr Empress acting for her son
the present Emperor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

New York, February ia special
dispatch to the Tribune states that
Lieutenant General Sherman has sent
word here that he has written letter to
the President respectfully asking to be
relieved from coming to Washington to
take command of the new military d.
vision. This letter is addressed to
General Grant and is to be submitted to
the President by him. Senators have
written to General Sherman asking him
not to think of resigning should the
President insist upon his coming here to
assume the new command.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

A New YoRK paper says the schedule
of rents for the coming year has been
agreed upon by real estate owners Mr..
Aston, who stands at the head of the list,
has announced that he will make no re-
duction in his rates. Other landlords
are giving tenants the same notice, and
the whole real estate interest will work
together in the effort to prevent reduc-
ton. Under these circumstances the
unfortunate tenants will have either to
pay the extortionate rents, or leave the
city and seek homes in the suburbs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
Fer CLERK Musieipai Court.
M. II. IRRELEVANT.
LIE EEWs.

Tt~ New OriekEs Convention was on an or
sz.aa.< rpgzA1siz.r weights snd measures and
auarxss-s frus. the = connittee on Style and
s--xur.zsza . q tie Constitution. which Is
sur Il s-ss- Eaa Ei.k0u; preamble As yet.
The FssrisA CS-rsutisn yesterday reorsaH-
5s-t al ~ sasss E-vsased b. Gen. Meade The
uass-sy VIII sstsss AL questions Of eligibility.
Er-,~e s-ssssT lseezrea last night at Louis
,-Bs -. IL vusSses Ct Eslfnads men. Hon.
E,s. xsc-.s,y vas s,scssa By the Kentucky
Ieas,lss,u-s % he United States Senate Tbs
vs.. s.ssa Nccrs1.J DenOera:l. 10; Barnes
CRpsssaIl. $; HErainE gshird party. s.
Thswhsie vote Of Alabama On the question
az Coustisction rziikestion is estimated at Y
ao-uhits votes less than S0lo. 0ne-hslf the
number registered Is 400. AID the vote is.
therefore, 1900 less than the number required
by the'law.
Day before yesterday the Mississippi Con-
yeution was devoted to a general row. as we
published yesterday. On yesterday 1t was en-
aged in making itup; tabeau-shaking hands,
taking back, asking pardOns. applause, etc.
Yesterday the Virginia Convention was on
the oyster question sales to be taxed. During
the debate one member expressed thejust opin-
ION that another was a scoundrel. Nothing
else of great importance done.
In the Charleston Is. CO. Convention twenty
additional sections of the Constitution were
adopted. A discussion took place on the
Homestead law. exempting $500 in hsme-
s,eads from sale for present. past or future
debts. Senator Wilson telegraphed that Con-
eress will not loan $l,OOO,OeO to the State to
purchase lands for the poor.
The f,llowing is a Washington telegram oil
this morning: The judicial outrage perFe'
trated at Memphis by Judge Hunter, Is con-
demued here by everyone. Grant expressed
regrets that Major Davis allowed troops to o'
used. but under the circumi tances, does ne
think the Major eensurable."
CoxGREss.-The Reconstruction COMMITTEES
had under consideration a proposition to sus
peud the test oath in case Of Butler. claiming
seat in the House from Tennessee. BROOK
moved TO include J. Young Brown. Of Ken
lucky, not because Brown was a rebel. but be
cause Brown and Butler stood on the sam
grounds. His amendment was rejected
Bingham's bill for the admission of Alabani
was considered for a short time. Steven
thought there should be delay to ascertain al
the facts. and that a general bill for the sam
purpose should include all the Southern States
Stevens submitted bill to divide Texas int
three states. He preferred four or Eve. wit
eight or ten negro Senators, instead Of six
A new tax bill is in contemplation By ih
WAYS and Means COMMITTEES.
A bill was passed in the House appropriatin
$4,000 to relieve the wants Of destitute cit
an, imrrisoned in foreign countries.
The amount Of sold in the Treasury Is sos
oo.oo. speludinr s2s.OoooOO payable in sol
...-tterafar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

The exports from the United States TO
foreign countries for the year 1867, as
compared with those of the year 1860,
have fallen off about fifty millions at q
gold valuation. Expectations from the
Northern States have increased during
the last year, and the falling of is In
Southern products This year we have
reason to believe the falling off will be
fifty per cent. greater. The policy and
craftsmanship Of the ruling power in
this country is to encourage and support
oilers in the South, destroy the proft'
able use Of capital by taxes too heavy to
be borne, and ruin productiveness in the
business of agriculture. That Is the
effect and result. What q wise policy
for government which is in debit How
very advantageous it will be to all the
noor Of a country to make the rich poor
and the poor, poorer. What rapid way
of resuming specie payments to be com
polled to ship fifty o. Geysnty-tive mil
lions annually in gold to pay foreign
balances for want of cotton and tobacco
to take its place What prodigious adj
vantage in payment of the national IN
jeb,edness What oonsummate wisdom
to pay fifty millions year to support
oilers instead of saving q hundred by
leaving them TO ths compulsion of starry
ing If they will not work What Won
derfully lucky thing for a country to
have fanatics, fools and demons for
L.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

GRRELrv, In the last number Of his
"Recollections Of Busy Life" talking
about his erpese of the mileage swiudle
through the Tribune, while in Congress,
and of the effects thereof upon members,
says;
was told that paper was drawn up
for signatures, TO see how many would
agree 10 stand by each other in voting
lay expulsion, but that the movement
was crushed by terse interrogatory
circumstances from Hon. John Went
worth, then leading Democrat why,
YOU blessed fools" warmly inquired
along John" "do you want 10 make
him President ?" They didn't, and so
snhsided
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, February l9.--Rates of
freight to Memphis: Pound freights,
from 80 to 4Oc per 100 pounds SOC per
barrel for -four. To New Orleans Pound
frcights, 4Oc per 100 pounds, and 75c per
barrel for -four.
The Fort Sanders Inder says an army
of two thousand Indians are marching
into the Sweetwater country from Idaho
and Montana. They are on the war
path, and have burned all the ranches
north of Soda springs, driven off all the
stock, burned houses, and compelled the
rancberos to seek refuge
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
x..,o Government over whites.

With the proper spirit, and, we doub'
not, truly. as representing the determi'
nation Of the people Of Mississippi, the
Jackson Clarion speaks Of what may be
expected II negro government is to be
forced on them;
Butt il right TO be candid. We be-
lieye we know something OF the spirit oil
the people of Mississippi. Their prop
erty is gone; their honor is untarnishedi,
and they intend to preserve IT. IL WIZ
never be said that any soldier VINO ioi,
lowed the Confederate flag violated
his parole. II will never be sara
that any citizen Of the Southern
States violated his obligations 10
obey, protect and defend the Constitu'
ton Of the United States. But at the
same time. history will never record
that this people tamely submitted to the
rule of their former slaves. They are
without arms. They cannot resist the
authority of the United States; but they
will NOT obey the DEGREES Of negro gov
eminent except at the point of the bayo-
net
We have reason 10 Deiie'c 'h"s tuo -
groes and the white demagogues Intend
to impose upon Mississippi, If they have
the brute numbers, a Constitution SIM,
lar TO that which the same ignorant and
deprayed classes have sought TO fasten
upon Alabama, which, in addition to
other monstrous features, levies
tax upon the white people to build
up a gigantic school system Tor
the promiscuous mixing OF the two
races. 1t will require a standing army
to enforce such q system OF government
in this State; and when it is withdrawn,
The white people will rise up as one man
10 demolish it. Nothing but Federal
bayonets cleaning over the heads OF a
neople who have no means OF resistance,
will avail 20 hold them in subsection to
such dynasty. Whenever the bayonets
are removed, they will cut down the
groves and tear down the affairs OF this
negro Baal.
Is there q wretch so vile, or tyrant
SO base on this continent as to be willing
TO crush out this spirit of freemen
When it is gone, honor itself will have
departed from any people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
HAVANA.

HAVANA, February l9.-The Herald s
special advices from Kingston, Jamaica,
say that the American Consul, Gregg,
has telegraphed to Washington, demand
ing the services OF man-of-war, to obtain
redress for an outrage committed on the
American whaler, Hannah. The cap
tain has gone to St. Thomas to obtain
assistance from that point if possible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
pompsx and Grant

The following sketch Of Pompey ia
translated from Napoleon's Life oil
Caesar Leaving out the acknowledg-
ment that Pompey was honest, and we
have complete picture of Grant His
tory has not only repeated herself In the
general events connected with the
careers Of the two men, but she has used
puppets bearing remarkable resem-
blance 10 one another:
by process entirely opposed TO that
Of Caesar, Pompey gained his reputation
in the civil wars. At the age Of twenty
ono he had received from Sylla the title
\ of Imperator and the name of the Great.
He was considered the best warrior Of
his time, and had distinguished him
self in Italy, Sicily and Africa
against the partisans Of Marius, whom
he had had massacred without mercy.
| His lot was one Of unoeasing good for
tune. In Spain, the death Of Sertorius
had given him an easy victory. On
his return TO Italy the Insignificant
defeat of the flying residue of the army
Of Spartacus, gave him an opportunity
of ascribing to himself the honor OF hay
ing put an end 10 that redoubtable insur-
S1L 49, A., H. anaoossos aIroodv
dstes,ne pron1eu oy .no Sa Tta a"ey
Obtained " Lucu''us nus us, p Sa'u
wri.er wus r,sns !" Ga; ."s .na IMP,
nau always 'urneu Up !" u"' ~
maze 20 MS own s'osy a " o. ,h .a" 'lor wl Of
JUS. soou' W oo e"u'u " '"' h'o'' "
anot me- ,,..o u,o ohoo. rooa ,noL
Ine popu,avv, W." ,ho, a 49,. 80 ' ,Sa
as mucn as e u;,, VII, sash rsnaus,;ou a .
conqaeroi VI pam WIN sS ;n5 aJ IA"
ne, show,:s MS a,, uv ,ho eavors of
S elous ' a. ~. o.n 49,, wv ~
'o, uEna " ms Nv" - oh,a;r nowor mora
% n.o,oo e' b;mseif ,ban 10 serve others
10 ~ P pouo,od !, no, With Tho bona of MAKING
W oo.o.ea ~ No. r;no; VIZ ,r;nwnh hnt IN
any cause ~ p,,"o oI; !, - anaH;ra
ysae 1;R Peaue" u.r, ~ s'''' "
'"e I'n'nI H i,a cor ca,or Tho rowor wos
,,aa aus' sar him Il was onIy an and
uas. b., ,ndao;dsd he was w;,bont
i.nn"; ~ !. Tho tooI of tboSa wba aattered
A., H. d;an;6ed msnnsrs and his an
n n,m OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wb;ob d;sgn;sed
H. ou,h;.;nn d;sneIIaJ from, him ali sns-
n;c C Of asn;r;np 70 The snnreme mower
"a GOOD general in ordinary times. he
mo, 1,aat onio whom tbe evanfs were not
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
NEW YORK.

New YORK, February lS.-The cashier
of Ezra Goodrich & Co.,. importers, Ex-
change Place, is reported to have disap-
peared with 100000 to 100000 worth
of his employers money.
In the United States Circuit Court,
yesterday, before Judge Benedict, James
B. Freeman was convicted of having
extorted money in his official capacity,
as inspector of revenue. The sentence
was deferred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
RICHMOND, VA.

New YORK, February ia Rich
mond dispatch to the World states that
the session of the State Republican Con-
vention was, stormy, and but few members
we're present. They will meet again
to-day. Hawxhurst seems to lead in the
gubernatorial race. Hunnicutt goes to
Congress. 1t has agreed to nominate
negro for Lieutenant Governor and
President Of the Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
ALBANY, N. ".

ALBANY, February l9.-In the State
Constitutional Convention last night the
article on Legislature was amended by
striking out the clause authorizing the
sale of State railroad franchises at pub
lie auction, and the article on Militia was
amended by restricting the number OF
the national guard in time. of peace to
70 O0O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

THIRTEEN persons were poisoned a
few days ago at hotel in Jackson
county, Iowa, by eating cheese. They
have all recovered; but, the cheese being
fresh and apparently sound, there is a
good deal OF speculation as to the nature
and origin of the poison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

THrRr is an on dc that one Of the
a.f.s,sa candidates before the County
Convention will run notwithstanding
Ia il possible that any man was voted
for by the Convention without pledge
n honor 10 support is nonineesf II
moi, how then can any one not nomins'ed
runY ia candidate pledged himself ,.
=, his homer at siafei II . friend
made the pledge fOr him, is not The
honor Of that friend II siaksi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

Ak Eastern man named Tucker pnr-
chased some land where the village oil
HudsOn, Michigan, is now located IN
1887. and subsequently sold il, giving
deeds without his viie's signature Mr..
Tucker disa in lsl2. and his wife ho=
claim, der right Of dover lOne-thirs, IN
an Ibis land, which Is nov covered with
v.lu.ble buildings. The matter has
he,n pisced in the hands Of attorneys
.s5 creates considerable excitement
among property-ovuers there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

A WRITER in one of our scientific week
lies advocates the adoption of uniform
standard of time the world over, num-
bering the hours from one to twenty
four, so that it would be one o'clock
everywhere at the same moment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

IT APPEARS from statistics kept in
France that during the last thirty years
more than Ten thousand people were
struck by lightning, of whom two thou
sand two hundred and thirty two were
killed outright. Eight hundred and
eighty we're killed during ten years, and
of these only two hundred and forty
three were females.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

STEELE, the oil prince" oftwo years
ago, who for time enjoyed the pleasant
little income of $4,000 day, on Thursday
last fled voluntary petition of bank
ruptcy in TIE United States Distric.
Court, in Pittsburg. His debts amount
to about 100000, the proprietor of the
Girard House, Philadelphia, to whom he
owes $40, 1924, being the heaviest creditor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

A steamer which sailed from San Fran
cisco lately took out to Yokahoma 1882
trees, l65 bushes, $500 plants, and 49,
900 grape cuttings, covering every variety
of fruitful vegetation which California
affords. In return for these, arrange
ments have been made to send back
full assortment of japanese native trees
and plants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

THE Republicans in the Ohio Legisla-
ture who recently sent to Washington a
protest against confirming the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Cox, as Minister to Austria,
have withdrawn it, some of them alleging
that they preferred Cox to the chances
of worse nomination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

A REsTAURAST in Washington was
robbed the other night of its silver
spoons. Butler established an abb and
the oifense was laid on another thief,
named George Knight, who was COM
mitted. A bad night that for stealing
silver spoons in Washington. The only
way to be uniformly successful, Is to do
the business in day time on large
scale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

CINCINNATI, st. Louis, Chicago, Phila-
delphia, Boston and Baltimore are COM
peting for the location Of the Democratic
National Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

The American Tbeater, Samson street,
San Francisco, was destroyed by fire
Sunday morning. 1t was the Oldest and
largest theater in San Francisco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

In GaAsr is elected President II is
uud srstood that Washburn, his dod-
mother, will be Secretary of the Interior.
All the little washburns are to have
foreign appointments. Grants chaperon
for dancing parties has not been nom
;n,,ted
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

THE bellows of the organ in st. PauPs
Cathedral London, burst during divine
service, and the congregation was imme-
diately struck with Fenian panic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19
PITTsBURG.

PITTsBURG, February 10, IL m.-The
river is falling, with four feet two inches
water in the channel. The weather is
clear. Thermometer, 380.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-19

Heavily LOADED wagons are now
drawn over common roads in France by
means of steam road locomotives adapted
to the purpose.