Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-18
For Clerk Criminal Court.
JAMES M. SCHOOLES.
For Marshal Municipal Court,
ID. IL. GRACE.
THE NEWS.
For Clerk Municipal Court.
M. ID. IRRELEVANT.

The London papers say that John Brights
speech: at Birmingham. was very able. He ad-
yocated the abolition Of the Protestant and es-
tablished church in ireland, with its revenue
of sls. 900; the distribution of small sums
among all scots, and the adoption Of measures
leading to the requirement of lands by the
Irish people.
In the House of Commons. Lord Nooy, chief
Secretary for Ireland said he was prepared to
carry the reform, and would lay it before the
House March 9th, and the measure in regard
to Ireland be brought forward on the 18th. Sui
Ivan, editor of the Dublin Nation, was con-
visted for libel.
The Supreme Court overruled the motion to
dismiss the McCardle appeal for want OF juris-
diction. The whole case will come up for ar
gument the first Monday in March.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs
has recommended the return OF Sherman's
brevet nomination to the President with res
Olutl0n tnat IL Is uuhuNirauiO " NonAei 1890
rank on officers of the two highest grades.
In the Louisiana Convention. resolution to
adjourn next Thursday. zine die. was tabled
and another forbiding per diem allowance af-
ter the 18th.
In the Mississippi Convention. Morgan gave
notice of IN intention to move resolution to
expei Stricklin. Stricklin deied him. said
Morgan was " scallawag of the first water. !"
and the epithets +" dor,"" liar" and coward"
were heard amid confusion and uproar. Strick-
lin. in the center isle, said he was ready to
meet then and th@e any man who wanted
satisfaction. Morgan did not wish to take
anybody's life or lose his own, but would DO
his duty. Stricklin replied he " was coward
dog and pup. who took refuge from personal
danger behind tho plea of moral courage"
And this is the sum of the proceedings Of the
august assemblage of yesterday.
In Mexico, the San Luis Legislature has
taxed the merchants 81 400. 900. three per cent
on retailers. and asked fine of $500 for eva
sion. The Apaches were numbering and rob-
ing in Sonora. and a force sent against them
One hundred and thirty towns we're in revol
against Alorny. The troops at Matamora
were drilling.
In the Tennessee Legislature bill passe'
third reading allowing defendant to testifl
for oo-defendant; also another allowing per
sons to testify in cases where they are int
rested. The memorial asking Congress I
donate for education the United States claim
against railroads was referred to Judiciar
Committee. A motion to reconsider the voi
on the bill for the election Of a Clerk Of tn
Law Court Of Memphis was rejected. III
resolution to investigate accounts Of the RI
ee;ver Of the L. c. 4 NJ. r. R.. was 1
amended as to include receivers Of other road
A resolution indOrsing the yraci'y oil Graz
aeainst Andrew johnson was offered by Thor
burr. Poor Grant. substitute for the b
for mere prompt collection Of the revenue "
adopted and recommitted. A bill TO comp
voters Of Memphis to. reEistsr in their respe
tive wards passed FIRST readins-the very THU
before adopted and repealed for unexPlAin'
reasons.
Gov. Brounlow sent a message to the Leg
lssure on the subject Of the strike On the Lou
xi,l.. ciarksvilIs and Memphis railroad.
SAYS. - propose. If The Legislature VIII sfr
- With me. TO wind up tbs aaairs Of the roAa a
ssIl Il cut. 90 81 70 secure The interest q
stste. must arain urge the importance
enactine more stringent laws In regard 70 2
rsiir.sds. and partisnlarly Of dose psa'ins =
The hand 81 receivers"