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Cable Despatcnes.

LONDON, December 11.-In it's
comments on the message, the Ne,ps
(radicaD says, President Johnson's
persistent opposition with the nation,
is the cause OF the partial failure of
the reconstruction measures. There
is no hope of restoration, unity and
peace until Grants accession. The
&uh 0ard conservative strongly de-
precates the Senate's refusal to hear
the message. The Herald (conserva-
tive) says the message commends it.
self to everybody interested in Ame-
rican affairs, as warming protest and
testament of q statesman politically
dying.
MADRID, December 11.-An armis-
tice of two days has been agreed on
at Cadiz to bury the dead and remove
the women and children.
LATER. rebels proposed terms
of capitulation, which the Govern
ment is disposed to accept. Still
later accounts received from Cadiz
state that the insurrection is assum-
ing alarming proportions. Despatch
es in regard to the surrender are err
roneous. The insurgents have some
artillery and occupy important posi-
tions. Gen. Caballero de Roda, with
considerable force, has marched to
the assault Of Cadiz. Mutual guards
are employed to keep order and pro-
tect property in Madrid. There is
great excitementin Malaga and other
towns, but open revolt only in Cadiz.
a rising is momentnrily expected in
Catalonia. Arms and munitions has
been received at Cadiz for the insur-
gents. The rebels are acting with
great determination, and will fight
until the last. Both parties respect
the American flag. Hundreds of citi-
zens are seeking protection from the
American Consul. An United States
man n-of-war is in port. Danish and
Italian war vessels have been placed at
the American Consul's disposal.
Owing to the threatening state of
affairs, many wealthy families are
leaving Cadiz. Prim has gone to An
dalusia. The provisional govern
ment is in much embarrassed and
disordered condition, both as to
country and finances.
LONDON, December II. .-Cretan ad-
vices, oid Athens, state that the
Turks captured strong position in
Sthokia, where the Cretans had
erected block houses and had also
stored n quantity of provisions and
munitions, intended for the Cretans.
The Turks have also seized two land
ings On the shore nearest Greece. 1t
is reported that in consequence of
these advantages, tho insurrection is
dying.
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CHARLESTON, December ,.II.-Ar-
-rived-schooner w. G. Dearborn.
Philadelphia. Sailed-schcccAr J.
w. Allen, Boston. .,a
WAsHINaToN, December IL. Helen
Weston, the well known actress, died
this morning.
WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
House Election Committee meets on
Monday. to consider Missouri con
test, which will occupy the session;
next In order is the Georgia contest
between Christy and Wilpry.
$21,o00, 900 coin interest on tho
debt will be paid January 1.
Customs receipts from the 1st to
the 9th inclusive, $2,O35. 900.
The Reconstruction COMMITTEES
meets tomorrow, to arrange for in
vestigations regarding East Virginie.
Mississippi and Georgia. AS It in
wolves great labor, the COMMITTEES
will probably make no report before
the recess
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nee to the Committee on

a. W WIG Oommittee on
Several resolutions relative to n re-.
cess from the 22d instant until Janu-
ary, were introduced.
Mr.. Rivers then introduced n hill
to repeal an Act entitled can
Act to repeal the charter of the town
of Hamburg" which was read the
first time, and referred to the Com.
mittee on Interpretations.
Mr. Tomlinson presented the peti-
ton OF the Charleston Bible Society
for renewal of charter. Referred to
the Committee on interpretations.
MIR. Ransier introduced resolu-
ton, which was adopted: That the
Attorney-General be requested to fur
nish the General Assembly now in
session with his opinion as to whether
or not, if the General Assembly ad-
Journs over or take recess for more
than three days, the members are
entitled to their per diem and mile
age under the Constitution.
MIR. DeLarge, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, reported un ia
vorably on bill to regulate the sale
OF spirituous liquor by apothecaries
and others. Also, presented the ac-
count OF the Charleston Mercury for
advertising. Laid over for reference
to the Committee on Claims.
a bill to prescribe the manner in
which all debts contracted prior to
May 1. 1865, shall be collected in this
State, was put upon its second read
ing and the enacting clause stricken
out.
A bill to punish Sheriffs and other
officers for violating the homestead
law was put upon its second reading.
slightly amended and passed to a
third reading.
The resignation of Mr. George A.
Bennett, as member of the House
from Beaufort County, on account of
Ill health, was accepted.
Bills to increase the lien on Magis-
trates' executions and to incorporate
the Calvary Baptist Church, of tho
city of Charleston, were read se-
cond time.
The Senate's concurrent resolution
relative to adjournment, was, on mo-
ton of Mr.. DeLarge, concurred in.
and ordered to be returned to the
Senate.
Mr.. Neagle introduced resolution,
which was adopted: That the Com
mittee on Ways and Means be in
structed to inquire into the amount
of the executions issued by Tax Col
lectors against individuals for capita
ton tax, now being collected by She
riffs, and report to this House if any
of these officers are collecting moro
than is warranted by law.
The following members obtained
leave of absence: Mr.. Bishop, for
five days; Messrs. Johnston, Ransier
and Mckinley, for three days.
The Sergeant-at-Arms obtained
leave of absence for six days from
Saturday next.
The House adjourned at 3 50 2. Nj.
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FINANCIAL AND commEnC1AI,'

New YORK, December 11-Nool.
Money 7. Sterling 95S. Gold 35I.
Flour advanced 1O615c. Wheat "a
vanced &c. Mess pork dull, at 25X
@2521. Lard frmer-steam 1166
4. Cotton quiet, ut 25
P. Motion unc IN nged; sales
$500 bales. Flour active-common
to fair extra Southern 7.2O@8.OO.
Wheat firm, atnoon's advance. Mess
pork 25.50@26. Lard frmer--ket-
tie 16as@165S. Freights active
cotton sail 516@3s; steam 1%@56.
Money firmer-call Z; demand quite
active. Sterling less active, at 9sS.
Gold weaker, at 355S.
BALTIMORE, December 11.-Cotton
2411a92424. Flour firm and in fair
demand, but prices unchanged. Corn
firm-white 94@97. Mess pork 26T.
Bacon quiet.
CINCINNATI, December 11.-Florr
family 7.25@7.5O. Corn firmor-
ear 64@65. Mess pork 25-inore
buyers than sellers. Bulk meats
strong shoulders 59s(06: clear sides
13A@14. Packed lard active aud in
speculative demand-prime steam
l5I915M.
CHARLESTON, December 11.-Cot-
ton steady; sales IS bales-middlings
231a; receipts 1,16O.
AUGUSTA, December 11.-Cotton:
dull and lower; sales 45O bales; re-
ceipts 990-middling 223l.
SAVANNAH, Decemberl 11.-Cotton
opened active but closed steady; sales
l,7s0 bales-middlings 231a; receipts:
1,988. ~
MOBILE. December 1O.-Cotton
demand light; sales 800 bales-mid-
dlings 23923I-closed at inside
figure; receipts 2,513; sales of the
week $3.50; stock 47.789.
New ORLEANS, December Ii
Prices of cotton easier to-day-mid-
dlings 23; sales $500 bales; sales of
the week 36,700. Gold 35L. Flour
firmer under speculative demand
superfine 6%(G7; double 7L(07s6;
77@7s. Bacon scarce-prime shout
ders 1919; clear rib 12%; clear 1917.
Sugar active-common s19@9H;
clarified 121s9127a. Molasses firm
common 44@45; choice 62@63. Whis-
koy-sto light-Western /. 1.1O@1.15.
LONDON, December 11-3 P. M
Consols 9214. Bonds quiet, at 7414.
LIvERpooL, December 11-3 P. M.
Cotton quiet, but tending down
sales of the week 81, 900 bales; ex-
ports $4,000; speculation 35, 5,OO0s
whereof $4,000 are American; stock
afoat 23s. 600; whereof 95, 900 are
American.
LONDON, December 11-Evening.
Consols 921s. Bonds 7414.
LIVERPOOL, December 11-Even-
ing.-Cotton quiet-uplands 10L(9
1O24; Orleans HOLLIS; sales 10000
bales; yarns and fabrics in Manches-
ter. .firmer.
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The State Legislature.
FOURTEENTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.


THUsRDAY, December IL, 1861
The Senate assembled at IL NJ, e,
and was called to order by the Presi-
dent pro tens., Hon. G. W. Montgo-
merry. Prayer by the Chaplain.
MIR. Hayes asked and obtained
leave of absence for two days.
MIR. Jillson presented the memorial
Of the Board of Trustees of the Roper
Hospital. praying for an appropria-
ton of Sd, 900 for the support of
that institution. Referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Foster presented the accounts
of Cleveland, Walker & Co., of Spar
tanburg County, for blankets furnish
ed prisoners in Jail; of F. w. Trim
mer, for advertising; and Woodward
Allen and Raymond Owen, for work
done on Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Asylum, at Cedar Springs. Referred
to the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. Buck presented the petit
ton of sundry citizens of Horny
County, praying the establishment of
separate schools for the education of
the young. Referred to the Com
mittee on Education.
Mr.. Swails presented communi-
cation from the County Commission
ers Of Williamsburg County, relative
to the trestle work over Black River,
used by the North eastern Railroad,
complaining that the company are
filling up the same so that it bnnks
the water in said river, preventing
the road from being kept in good or
der, and making it unhealthy and
unsafe for the people along the road,
and dangerous to the travelling pub
lie. Referred to the Committee on
Claims and Grievances.
Mr.. Nash presented the account of
Jacob Levin, for coal furnished the
Senate. Referred to the Committee
on Contingent Accounts and Ex-
penscs.
Mr.. Hayes introduced resolution,
that the Committee on Finance be
authorized to fix the salaries of the
officers and employees of the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on FL
nance.
Mr.. Greene introduced a concur
rent resolution, that the Attorney
General be authorized to employ the
services of two competent legal gen
tlemen to aid in the preparation of
the various papers necessary for the
consideration Of the General Assem-
bly,. Ordered for consideration to-
morrow.
Messages Nos. 3 and from His
Excellency the Governor were an
nounced, and presented to the Senate
by Mr.. E. s. Jennison, Assistant
Private Secretary.
Messages received as information,
and referred.
Mr.. Greene, from the Committee
on Enrolled Bills, reported as duly
enrolled, sealed and ready for ratifi-
cation, an Act accepting the dona-
ton of lands to the State of South
Carolina for the endowment of agri-
cultural colleges.
Mr.. Hayes. from the Committee on
Claims, to whom was referred the
accounts Of DIR. Charles K. Dupont,
Dr. w. l.. Templeton, DIR. w. P.
Geiger, DIR. Elliott Cowes, DIR. +. l..
Green, DR.. w. e. Jones and DR.. J.
e. Culpeper for post snortem examina-
tions, reported back the same, and
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Justly exciting and long existing con-
trOversies.
I am not advised of the action of
the Chinese Government upon the
laborious and auspicious treaty which
was recently celebrated with its pie
nipotentiary at this capital.
Japan remains theatre of civil
war, marked by religious incidents
and political severity peculicr to that
long isolated empire. The Executive
has hitherto maintained strict neu.
trality among the belligerents, and
acknowledges with pleasure that it
has been frankly and fully sustain ed
In that course by the enlightened
concurrence and cooperation of the
other treaty powers, namely: Great
Britain. France, the Netherlands,
North Germany and Italy.
Spain having recently undergone
revolution marked by extraordinary
unanimity and preservation of order.
the Provisional Government estab-
lished at Madrid has been recop-
nized. The friendly interests which
have SO long and happily existed be-
tween the two countries remain un-
changed.
renew the recommendation con-
tained in my communication to Con-
gress, dated the 18th July last, a
copy OF which accompanies this mes
sage, that the judgment of the peo-
pie should be taken on the propriety
OF so amending the Federal Constitu-
| tlon that it shall provide:
l. For an election of President
and Vice-President by O direct vote
OF the people, instead of through the
agency OF electors, and making them
Ineligible for reelection to q secrnd
term.
2. For distinct designation OF
the person who shall discharge the
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ing preamble and resolution, which
was adopted:
Whereas, the Colored Orphan Asy-
lum, at Charleston, occupying the
Elliott Mansion, and supported by
the Government of tho United States
through the agency of the Bureau of
Freedmen, Refugees and Abandoned
Lands, will cease to receive aid as
such from this source after the 1st of
January, 1869; therefore,
Res0loed, That the Committee on
Education be, and they are. instruct
ed to report, as sooE as practicable, n
bill providing for tho support and
maintenance of said Asylum by the
State, and to inquire into the expedi-
ency of changing the location of the
same.
Also, introduced resolution,
which was adopted, that the Commit
tee on Ways and Means be, and they
are hereby, instructed to report the
amount nndrswn Of the eprrorria-
tion to pay the per diem and mileage
of members of the General Assem-
bly, made under Acts of August and
September, 1868, and as soon as
practicable, if deemed necessary, q
bill making further appropriation for
the purposes referred to above.
Mr.. Ransier introduced o bill to
amend an Act entitled "An Act to
define the jurisdiction and duties of
County Commissioners" Read the
first time, and referred to the Com
mittee on County Offices and Officers.
Mr.. G. Lee presented the petition
of certain citizens Of Charleston for
o charter for e military company.
Referred to the Committee on Incor-
porations.
MIR. DeLarge presented the account
of Z. l.. Porcher, nj. D., for post
1aOrtem examination. Laid over for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-06
The Port of Memphis.

The stream at this point is still de-
clining slowly.
The Darling will leave for Louisville,
Cincinnati, and all way landings this
evening. Capt Gates is in command,
and the polite A. F. Powers in the office.
The new, commodious and feet Par
goud, Capt Tobin commanding, gets off
this evening for Vicksburg, New Orleans
and the bends. Her facilities for freight
and passenger Accommodations are un-
surpassed.
The Cora s. is the, regular Arkansas
river packet for this evening. Capt.
King will be found en- deck and the
courteous Croxall and Malbon in the
Office.
Steamboatmen can save money by get
ting their printing executed at the PUB-
Lie LEDGER Office. our arrangements
enabling US to do work at rates that will
compare with any establishment in the
West We invite steam boatmen to
examine our styles of work and prices
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they succeeded 10 finding the same pight
in his cabin, surrounded by numerous
offspring. whose eyes were absolutely
ioasling on the articles their daddy had
brought home TO them. The picture Of
delight presented to the detectives was
one in fact which il was almost painful for
them tointerupt, but theft duty lay in but
one direction. Taxing Lusier, they re-
traced theiy steps TO Memphis, returned
the mule, and received back the SIS be
had paid for il, stopped the shipment Of
the groceries. and received back from
Edmonds. Todd 4 Co., $3.50, did like
wise with regard to the goods purchased
from Morrison, and received from him the
sl75, then applied to Levy, and here
only we're obliged to use more than moral
suasion in recovering the $1,000 which
that honest ~ gentleman had received
for $50 worth Of goods. In short, by
Saturday night, the detectives, after
having had the case but little over forty
eight hours, aud having travelled nearly
two hundred miles in Mississippi,
searched the city and the country, re-
turned to Col. Beaumont $3l72 80, out
Of the $4,000 missing. 1t is unnecessary
to say the case, in detective parlance,
was worked up" in manner that re-
fleets the highest credit on Hastings and
McCune--scattered as the money was
over so much territory and in so many
hands.
Mr.. Page left the city last evening,
highly gratifed at being out Of pocket
only 1927 so by the operation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-06
CITY MATTERS.
Proceedings Of the Board OF
Mayor and Aldermen
Yesterday.
The wharfboat Question Car
ried by the ReUiovers-
Other Business.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Mayor aud Aldermen was held
in the CouEcil Chamber last evening, at
which quorum OF members was pres
ent, and the following business disposed
Of:
A message from acting Mayor Media
witt was received relative to the city
finances, appending a statement Of the
city Indebtedness, and other matters. In
the course of his message, the Mayor
says:
II we pay our July interest, which we
ought TO do at any sacrifice, our bonds
will rapidly appreciate in value / am
advised from New York that we will
have no trouble to fund our past due
cou pons il we pay the July interest.
The difference in the financial man
agement Of city under embarrassment,
and that Of an individual, only differs in
magnitude; On individual who is in
volved, and is being hsrassed by law
suits, and being consumed by usurious
interest and court costs, would act wisely
10 mortgage part Of his estate and OBJ
tain time loan at reasonable rates, and
thereby get time to bring to bear all
his resources. This is our condition
now. And what will be the result to our
tax payers to place the city on cash
basis, must be apparent to all.
Next year you can put the assessment
of property down to $500, 900, and appro'
pirate January l, 1869, 5000 to pay
current expenses and make all needed
improvements, and have $l45, 900 to pay
interest, and then you would have $780,
900 out Of which to create sinking fund
TO commence retiring your bonded in
debtedness. The latter item is Of vast
Importance, as you will observe that our
bonds will be rapidly maturing
You will also observe that citizens owe
the city for paving, etc., $3.50, 406 II, and
they owe on past due taxes say $500, 600
which, if they would come up and pay,
would go very far toward paying our
debts, and save the putting out several
hundred thousand dollars of time bonds
/ am urging the prompt collection of al
these claims. These outstanding claims
are great hardship on prompt tax
payers.
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Is to be remodeled. '
The Municipal and Law Courts were
in session this morning.
= The stone paving has been laid on
Front street as Ear up as Poplar.
During the month OF April there
we're but six perfectly clear days.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
School Board was held yesterday.
Yesterday was the fourth anniver'
sary Of the battle Of the Wilderness
Col. l.. ]. Dupre, Of the Paducah
Kentuekian, is on visit to this city.
The St. Mary's strawberry festival is
progressing pleasantly at the Greenlaw.
Felix Cross, Of the Southern Elk
press, will accept thanks for late favors.
- The regular monthly meeting OF the
st. Andrews Society takes place tonight.
"A. Kraft and l.. G. Lanier received
FINAL discharges in bankruptcy, yester-
day.
Geo. d. Prentice, the poet and dis
tiuguished editor of the Louisville Jour.
nal, is at the Overton.
Arrangements are being made to ex.
tend the Nicolson pavement on Madi-
son street to the bayou.
The quality Of gas furnished con-
sumers in this city is said to have inn
proved within the past year.
The Council meets again at three
clock this afternoon, to finish up the
business laid over from yesterday.
Albert Fink, Esq, superintendent of
the Louisville and Nashville railroad, is
in the city, registered at the 0verton.
"A gentleman just returned to this
city from East Tennessee says be never
saw more excellent prospect for fine
wheat crop.
Charley Morningstar, at one time
manager of the Varieties in this city, is
at present stage manager of the Academy
of Music, in Louisville.
We observe that our old friend Capt.
B. ID. Castleman has withdrawn from the
Commercial Hotel. This is to be re.
GREETED, as the Captain knows how to
keep hotel.
New STORES FOR RENT-Four new
stores on Main street, Nos. 476, 478, 47S3
add 480-low to good tenants.
WHEATLEY Il AvENT,
56. No. 10 Bethel Block.
We learn that Mr.. =. P. Walcott,
assistant secretary of the Planters In
surance Company, has resigned, and will
return to his old home in louisville, Ky.
While here he not only enjoyed the con-
fidence and won the esteem of those with
whom he has been associated, but by his
many excellent qualities as gentleman
has drawn around him wide circle of
friends, who will regret his departure
from our midst.
The officers of the st. Louis Packet
Company are making arrangements to
remove their wharfboat, in compliance
with the order passed by the Council.
Captain Smith, President of the Com
pany, who is at present in the city, init
mates that on his return to st. Louis he
will recommend the running in future Of
two of their four packets to Vicksburg,
thus making Memphis way point. This,
we suppose, the Council anticipated
before acting in the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-06
POLICE ITEMS.

Eleven cases were disposed of and
twelve dollars in fines collected in Police
Court this morning.
Horace Hillman, mule thief was
arrested by Detective Cornell last night,
and committed to the Adams street
station. He will have an examination
before a magistrate this evening.
Dan. Slower, charged with stealing
three coupling links from the cars on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad,
was arrested by Officer Sauerman last
night, and committed at the upper station
to await an examination.
A greater or less number of street
walkers are nightly arrested by the
police.
Stock thieves continue their operations
ia the country and the suburbs of the
city. Several stables were visited by the
nocturnal pilferers last night
Eight arrests were made by the police
Of the lower district yesterday.
Detective McCune recovered, night
before last, one hundred and fifty dollars
stolen from Mr.. Elicit, of Indiana.
A little boy called on us to-day to ask
that his name should not appear in our
paper. He said the police had taken
him up for picking up some cotton on
the levee. The little fellow evidently
has some conception of the Importance
of maintaining good character, and we
have taken the hint, that his wishes
should not be thwarted by exposure and
shame in his youth. Let all be careful
how they treat the young, so as to make
them feel the sting of disgrace. tits the
ruin of many, who might be led by en-
enlargement and hope to the paths of
virtue and usefulness.
Detective Selkirk recovered claybank
pony last night which was stolen few
DAYS since from a farmer on the Her
nando road.
A FOUNTAIN IN CeURT SoUARE.-Edt-
tors Ledger: Strangers in coming into
Memphis are delighted with the appear
ance which Court Square Park presents,
especially at this season Of the year. The
walks around the park are pleasant, eve
rything green, the magnolia blooming in
all its fragrance, nature in all her sub
Unity presents itself to the eye OF the
spectator. The monument erected TO the
memory Of the immortal Andrew Jack
son stands in the center Of the park, and
now, Mr.. Editor, We come 70 the object
of this communication II is TO suggest
that fountain be erected around the
statue, where q running stream could be
kept in motion al the time. This could
be done At a very small expense, as the
pipes are already down, = having been
the original intention 10 erect a fountain.
This would add somewhat 70 the appear
snce Of the park; il would also be cool
ing and refreshing. The park Is exceed
ingly convenient to our citizens. and
should be made a. attractive a. possible
To our hard-vorking mechanics and
Young men confined in stores al day, .
resort TO the park is q boon which is
highly appreciated.
"NoKTH COuRT."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-06

TIE beautiful ice cream saloon of Jos.
specht, No. 81 Madison street, is open.
The ladies and gentlemen are respect.
fully invited. Ice cream, cakes, candies,
nuts, etc, soda water with pure fruit
syrup-all Of the freshest aud best quail
tiles. 1911 Jos. SPRoHT.