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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

A late address of Hon, John l.. Motley
bsfore the New York Historical Society
on the Political Progress of Europe and
America is characterized by the usual
ornate and scholarly style of Mr.. Motley 8
oraiions, but is scarcely as philosophical
a discussion Of the subject as might have
been expected from the somewhat ambi-
tious title and the reputation of Mr.. Mot
lev as q historian. With less sounding
phrases the French statesman and histo-
Ran, Guizot, has given us views OF the
progress Of society and of the reasons
why he hopes that the march Of human
ity. notwithstanding occasional balts, and
even retreats, lie, on the whole, onward,
that are more satisfactory than we are
able to End in this rhetorical and patriotic
Grafton. In what Mr.. Motley says, how
ever. of the possible results OF the late
civil war, we trust be may be found strue
prophet. He says:
"But the game was fought out, and
both yinners and losers are the gamers.
The South, ghile deeming itself to have
lost all save honor, will be more prosper
GUS than it ever dreamed OF era Q gener-
alton of mankind shall have passed away.
Let its bruised arms be bung up for
monuments along with the trophies Of
The triumphant North, for the vsloF, the
endurance and self-sacrifce were equal
on both sides, and the defeated party was
vauquished because neither pride OF color
nor immortal hate can successfully strug'
gle against the memorable law of freedom
and progress.
While we ca1sct see that either the
"pride Of color or "imEortsl bate }"
we're elements of the Southern resistance
to the general government, We hope it
NAV turn out in the end that the mate
rial progress of the South and Of the
whole country will have suffered 70 per-
manent detriment from the ordeal
through which they have passed While
the North has been victorious in the trial
of arms, it is conceivable-or at least it is
10 be hoped--the South may achieve a
peaceful victory fron her defeat in the
more active development other uuriyaled
physical resources than would have been
attainsble under her former system. Mr..
Motley points out in the conclusion OF
his address the advantages the Southern
climete and soil offer to European immi-
grafton, and when these are properly uu-
derstood abroad, and peace and order
are insured to Southern society BY re,
storation of the normal condition Of the
government, there can be little doSbt
that the South will begin to attract emf
grafton from Europe, and may ulti-
mately be built Up BY il as the West has
bsen.-Balfimors Sun
While We hope that the dreams Of phi.
losophers may be realized in the far
future, aud that we may prosper to the
utmost, aud become 8 great nation in
spite Of all reverses, we cannot bat re-
mark the GOODNESS Of specializing lockers
on, who have no word Of sympathy for
existing disiressss, and no suggestions
for present aud practical relief They
seem to forget the ruferings Of individ-
usls, whom hey comfort eOldly with tie
information that eli will be we'll hun
dred years hence. Il will be ali the same
or better, say they, 3 thousand years
from to-day. We confess Ne should
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26


Recently, near Smyrna. In Asia Minor. two
Egyptian mail steamers collidod in the Gulf Of
smyrna. and over two hundred passengers
were killed.
The London Times. on review Of the United
States Treasurer's report. derives dishearteh-
Ing view Of American finances.
The Porte has declined to recognise the pro-
posed conference of the great powers.
Generals Babcock and Porter. the agents OF
General Grant. have arrived ut Little ROCK ior
the purpose Of investigating the troubles in
Arkansas. Tho city Is full OF refugees. VINO
have asd 10 save their lives. They hope Tor
protection from the United States
Adyices from Hayti state that an English and
French consul had gone to Gsnares to demand
the French ship Levida and the American
schooner Debert. captured by Gen. Charaiier'
charged with attempting to run the blockade
nj St. Marks and that the vessels were ro-
,,rned. and Charalier had offered indemnify
for the outrage, which was accepted sy the
CAPTAIN Of the French vessel. bat the captain
Of the Debert refused to accept the indemnify
and left his vessel at Genares.
The blockade off Hayti has been declared
effective BY all the foreign powers. and vessels
going into ports not held by the government
and captured are legal prizes.
The Haytien war steamers Alexander and
petron had captured FIVE coasters. laden with
supplies for the rebels.
All the Offices at Washington were closed
yesterday for Christmas.
Gen. Grant talks horse and Paeihe railroad
frsely. butts silent on the question OF Cabinet
amendments. Not name has leaked out IN
answer to the opportunities of Senators and
others. He urges session of Congress. Do
Ginning March 4lh. and is furious against the
Pacific road. which has excited hostility in the
Republican ranks.
The Union Pacific road has received bonds
far forty miles of road accepted. There are
three sections still unaceeptsd. The bonds
issued amounted to $l,2soooO. The total
aroeunt Of bends issued up to date to the three
great Pacific lines and four branches connect
ing the roads, amounts to s4s 1000, Of which
the Unioa Pacih, reeeivedi in all about s'S.oOO'-
900.
Tha representatives Of Spanish authorities
In Washington speak with the utmsst conn.,
dence of the suppression of the Revolution IN
Cuba. They hold that the only hope OF sue
cess for the Cubars lies in the possibility of
general civil war in the mother country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
MARKETS.
Special 10 PUBLIC LEpoER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph.l

Special 10 PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph.l
New York, December 26. 1910 pm.
Gold, 1886. Cotton: Uplands-O rdinary,
22t; good ordinary, 23i; low middling,
2af; middling. 25 good middling, 26.
Florida-Or dinary, 22i good ordinary,
23i; low middling, 249 middling, rs (;
good middling, 26. Mobile-Ordinary,
22}; good ordinary, 23i; low middlinR,
24a middling, 26l; good middling. 26i.
New Orleans and Texas-Ordlnary, 22t
good ordinary, 23a; low middling, 24};
middling, 253; good middling. 26l
The market is generally dull and easier.
Sales for week, 1882 bales-since Sep
TENDER LIST, 465, las bales; receipts for
week, 1854 bales-at all ports for week,
7S, 900 bales--since September LIST, 270,.
629 bales; exports for week, 9l24 bales
exports at all ports for week, 4l,647
bales.
1925 am.-Gold 1876; coupons 81, ll4s;
81, ll0s; ga, 1868; '65, 10Th; 5-20s, new
issue, ITO; 81, llOb; coupons SO, ll0s;
1910 coupons, lost. Pacific skies, 99f.
Government bonds opened dull but steady
in tone. Sterling exchange quiet at l09a
for sixty-day bills. Gold carrying at two
per cent. per annum the bears are SELL
ing in anticipation of decline.
Special to PUEBLO LEpoEE BY Western Union
Telegraph.
NEw YoRK, December 26, l0:40 o. m.
Gold opened at l345; now 1888; gold
loans, 1872. Cotton is quiet and weak,
and prices are nominal-low middling,
244c.; middling uplsnds, 25c; good mid
ding, 26c; orleans, 252c
New ORLEANS, December rs, ll:l5 a.
m.-Gold, 1851; cotton, in moderate de-
mand and prices FIRM sAes, 500 bales
middlings, 232c.
New YORK, December rs, | pm.
Gold opened at 1876. Cotton qui.t, but
steady weeks receipts, $3.50 bales;
gross receipts, 1880 bales; weeks sales,
Ia, 800 bales; stock on hand, $4,000 bales;
exports, 9465 bales; weeks receipts at
all United States ports, $4,000 bales.
Exchange, steady.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

rather see present means Of relief, prAc-
ticaI statesmsnship, magnanimiiy and
charity. IL all would agree to let the
dead past bury lie dead, aud endeavor to
bury all animosities, aud become friendly
and mutua. helpers in the field Of phi
lanlhropy for the future, It would do
more present good than all the essays
about the good which Is to come out Of
abandoning evil We want return TO
the good old ways, good government,
honesty aud liberaliiy 10 public affairs
now. rather than to be told what will re-
suit for the future.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
BY T E L E G. RAP Il
LATEST TO NOON TODAY.
NEW YORK.

New York, December ga des-
perate fight between negroes and Ger
mans occarred in bali room on Christ
mas owe. At the commencement of the
trouble the lights we're put out, and the
greater part of the fight took place in the
dark. Five persons wers injured, and
nine negroes were arrested.
The Herald says the question of the
proposed Indian debt will 90 over to the
next Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
Special Notices.
ON CHRISTMAS DAY

EVERYBODY IN MEMPHIS should have
q GOOD .DINNER-s GRAND FEAS in
keeping with the GOOD TIME of GLADNESS.
10 Fn
Custard, Mince Pies, Ounce Pies. Pear Pies.
Peach Pies, Jellies Of all kinds, Nuts, Fancy
Boxes with or without candy. and an assert.
meat of Cornucopias (the best in the city,. go
to No. 70 JEFFERSON STREET, where. fson
A CHI II 4 y L M AS 4 u Y L I,
the CHILDREN Of ths. PATRONS Of CHAS.
HOWARD Will receive PRESENTS. on
CHRfsTNlS Eve. Q5.t
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LOUISIANA-

NV YORK, December 2s.-The Her
aids New ol'eaus special says: An
inspection Of the Peruvian monitors re-
suited in the Board reporting that they
we're INIT for sea They win sAil nezt
week fOr Psnsasola for repairs, before
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

taking their 6nsl departure II the
report is true, the Peruvian Government
has been badly swindlsd IN The sale, and
a month may intervene before they sail
for Peru.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

Shall we take no lesson from the sad
accident by which Mr.. Reuben Patterson
SON of our highly esteemed friend the ex-
cellcnt Col. Geo. Patterson, bookseller,
of this place, lost his life on Thursday
nightf A young man of the very best
character to be found in our city, quietly
walking on the street to his supper. after
his faithful attention to his regular
duties Of the day, is cut down, as If by q
cannon shot or the lightning. Fireworks
with missiles of death were flying in his
path, as year by year they have done
before. 1t is not the FIRST time
life has been endangered, or that mis-
chiefs have ensued. Many others have
been injured, and Portland was nearly
destroyed by Ere cracker And yet
all this has been permitted to 90 on as
innocent amusement, when, at any other
time, a pistol shot carefully made into
the ground would have been visited with
fine. Without this new, affecting
and distressing tragedy, we have seen
reasons enough before for remonstrancs
against permitting the practice of free
and reckless discharge of fireworks on
holiday and public occasions. And now,
OF least, that we have so sad lesson, we
trust that our authorities will be awakened
to the duty of prohibiting these displays
in the crowded streets for the future.
Let the excited lovers of frolic OF least be
required to go to the bluff or the coun-
try, where they will be in future out
Of harms way. The distressing event
has thrown gloom over the city which
could only be rivaled by taking from
us another of our choicest young
men. The permission of such fes-
tivities for another hour will be
criminal neglect in the authorities
of the city. While we tender our condo
Ience to the bereaved, and with all our
good citizens deplore the shocking ca
lamity by which our great loss is ocea-
stoned, in the name of the whole commu-
nifty of Memphis we beg that suitable pre-
ventive regulations may be adopted and
enforced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
NOTICES.

THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
L not to trade for note executed BY me on
navabie on the 18th day of January, 1859, TO
Mrs.. MARY A. Whitmore. administratrix Of W.
A. Whitmore, as have good offsets and de-
mands against the same ~
QT.t ". WHITM0RE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

REFERRIxG to Tennessee. the Chicago
Republican states that officers who at
tended the recent army reunion repre-
sent the social and political condition Of
that unhappy State as terrible beyond
description"
Tennessee was the first to be recon-
structed, and has now enjoyed the de-
lightful privilege about Eve years. What
charming account by Radicals of their
own work 1t is true; and it is quite as
true, that the terrible condition is
their own fault. five years Republican,
Radical rule in Tennessee brings such re.
suits, how much will ten years of the same
rule bring here and elsewherea Clayton
is going ahead rather faster than we are
Just now. On his Arkansas plan we
might get on little more swiftly. If
we have to 90 to the bottom of the hill,
and down to the lover deep Of anarchy,
perhaps it ia as well to hurry the thing
up on Clsytons plan, The blessings of
reconstruction are manifold. Let us
have peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

Bride and Bridegroom.-Essa for Young
Men on the interesting relation Of Bridegroom
to Bride in the institution of Marriages. Guide
to matrimonial felicity, and true happiness.
Sent By mail in scaled letter envelopes free of
Box p. PHILADELPHIA, Pc, 2Q-Q9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
Sugar. MOlaSseS, Etc.
We DC Just Dbl Reeelua of

We are Just I'm ReeeEpa OF
80 hhds Prime sud Choice sua.rs.
500 pkss Molasscs.
50 bbli Bourbon aud Rye Whiskiss.
100 bblI common whisky.
700 IBIS assorted sradss Flour.
an Of which We offer low 70 The trade. fof cas
im BROOKS, Nicely a CO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

.Cough.-Eo Cure, No Pay.-FoRREsr,s Ju-
NIPER TAR "a warranted TO cure Cough, Group,
Hoarseness, Throat and Lung Diseases. or the
price positively refunded. instantaneous re-
lief produced. Tryit, Ifnat satisfied. return
the empty bottles apd est your money back.
GOODYEAR x FALLS, 2ol Main st., Agents.
Price Is cents Net cent by mail. R2-f
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TAKEN up.

TAKEN UP ABOUT ELEVEN DAYS
il ago. a Roam Colored COW, with tip ends
OF horns sawed of. about or years ed, and
crop of left ear. @. b. CRENSHAW.
At crossing Of NJ. 4 Q. r. II. and PIGEON keost
road. l0z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
WALL PAPER AND PAINTR RS SUP

Joseph Taeg. dealer in French Gnd Ameri-
putty paiuters' supplies and artists materials,
NO. SO MAIN STREET. between Union and
Gay0so, Memphis. Tennessee. House, sirn an
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15
TIVE CHANCES FOR CARRYING PENNsYL-

vASIA-The Copperheads are boasting OF
their power to carry Pennsylvania next Nov
ember. Let US see whether their claim will
stand against figures, which tell the truth
The vote of the last three general elections is
as follows:
Lincoln in 1864. .ooG, 39l Mcclellan. go SIG
Geary in S66...3o7 III Clvmcr.. .29i .39l
Williams in 1867 ,266, S2i Sharswood. 261, 14t
II will be seen that last Fail 39,j2S Repub-
licans did not take the trouble to vote, while
the Democratic vote was only lS,6i5 short of
the largest vote ever given for that party.
Grant will beat Seymour in Pennsylvania at
least 20 900 votes.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15
STYLES.

Having arrri. IN London ard raii.ee in,it.lura
the upN tNlrs ~ san tFturisen slmultahtt "a. a
Wiih thea appearance 10 NcN ldk
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15
SpEClALlTIES.
PRICE AND GUARANTEE.

The largest aid mos' ,ati,d stock ~ Get 'ias
m,n's ,lbthing, luuishing Gpals, 1fubks, Bsts
sni NHlfs'F, 80 the larihH Toast. lsrft aitHln
s'll, be,tE II rur uwn manufacture, iH EuatHHs
trrd, Having uuttart. durtt With lubtshh
ard American Manufacturers ~ li,pe psuIs ~
thruby pn'ct saving Il mlls % Ter rnui. 10
Nhrh sale drslets profits AID ate thas sbie IL,
offer supsi roUuds a. lees than s,ea1d late place.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15

A LONG NEEDED IMPROVEMENT to the
County Building was got under way ycstcr-
[ar. The old balcony h1s been torn away
to the erection Of a new and more
substantial one. The projected improvement
! IL add greatly to the sightliness Of the
building and to tie safety of whoever may
Want 10 occupy its piazza.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15

A H,LF-sIzE BILLIARD TABLE, the first
nd only one, we believe. in the State, has
zen set up at the Magnolia Saloon. Take
our cue and try it.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15

REWARD. A baby's armlet was
|ost Yesterday. Anybody finding the same
md returning i, to Joseph Eosen>tnck will
Ie presented with s. 80 for his pains and
honesty.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15

CHEAP FAnu.-Wells. Fargo & Co. adver-
Use that thew will, on ard after Monday next,
lake passengers in their coaches froui Viz
kinia to Reno for 81.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-08-15
The DAILY APPEAL.

GOLD AND GREENBACKs.-Gold is quoted
i l47s. This would make legal tenders
FACTION less than 6S cents.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-07-24
SIXTH EDITION
THE BALTIMORE FLOOD
An Immense Destruction of
Property-A Large Loss
of Life.
Ese., Kts.. Ets., Ets.. Ets., NEE:
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.

Special Despatch to The ECenin0 Telegraph.
BALTIMORE, July "a.
A vast amount Of damage has been done in
all that region. On Pratt street the flood is
also high, and the Philadelphia Railroad track
is covered. It is reported that the flood has
also been terribly severe in the surrounding
country, and especially up Jones' Falls. Some
seven or eight dead bodies are said to have
been picked up, and others dead and alive
deserted floating down the stream. It is fear
full to anticipate the result, both to human life
and property. Many persons have lost every
thing in their stores and cellars, and others are
nearly ruined. A large proportion of the suf-
ferers are of the middling and poorer classes.
The horses in several livery stables escaped
narrowly.
have thus only been able to give you a
hasty outline, but fear the reality, when
known, will exceed what l have portrayed.
Intense excitement prevails throughout the
city. Thousands of people are out in all direc-
tions. The whole city seems in perfect con-
sternation.
{ The real distress and loss of life and destruc-
ton can only be partially approximated when
the flood subsidies. Small boats are now being
dragged past where l write, at the corner Of
North and Baltimore streets, to launch in the
streets below, and aid in saving life and pro-
perty. The overflow is believed to have been
greatly augmented by the rubbish, lumber,
and other things lodging against the bridges
and forcing the water back.
Thus far the flood surpasses the great one
of 1885, which l also saw.
l learn that the water has gone into the,
lower part of Front Street Theatre. The Bal
timore sugar refinery is likewise much flooded.
AS general thing, the stores in most places
contiguous to the falls are flooded, some to the
second story. The flood rose so quickly that
it allowed no time to guard against it.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-07-24
FROM BALTIMORE.
,sol pespatch to The Kpenfna TelenrapA

Special Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph
Demonstration by the Democracy.
BALTIMORE, July M.-The Democratic rati-
fcation meeting in Monument Square last
night was presided over by Hon. Charles E.
Phelps, land was by no means so large nor 50
enthusiastic as might have been supposed.
The banners, transparencies, devices, music,
and paraphernalis, as a matter Of course,
drew together large crowds Of curiosity seekers
Of all ages, sizes, sexes, and colors, including
many Republicans and former Conservatives
who now 60 for Grant and Colfsx. All the
speeches of course were rampant against what
are called radicals, carpet baggers, Yankees,
and Republicans.
The negro also got his share Of abuse, as
did Ben. Butler aud the impeachers. There
was nothing pure, and nothing that could save
the country, except Democracy. All corrup-
tion, all abomination, ETC., belonged to the
original and present Union crew. Fortunately
there were some in the crowd who did not
believe this, and when Grant was being abused
the Boys in Blue could be heard grumbling,
and swearing that they would stand by their
chieftain who led them to victory, whipped
the Rebels, and, in spite of Democracy and
traitors, saved the Union. One old soldier,
unable to endure it longer, cried out, ''You
might as well villify General Washington, the
first Father of his Country, as General Grant,
its second saviour"
There is much dissatisfaction in the party
here and serious indications Of a split. The
speakers and resolutions embodied the usual
stuff incident to such things. 1t was by no
means cordial ratification. William B. Reed,
of Philadelphia and numerous others sent let
| ters which were read.
A heavy thunder storm, with vivid light
ming and torrents of rain, passed over the
city this morning. The streets are much
flooded, and considerable damage was done.
An ominous circumstance at the Democratic
meeting, last night, was the fact that the gas
jet which lighted the motto "Our country
and the stars above it, refused to burn re-
quiring constant touching to keep it ever
family blazing. 1t looked as II a higher power
knew there was hypocrisy about.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-07-24
Fremont and his Costa Riea Claims.

The New York HerdtGS Washington CORES
pendent telegraphs as follows:-
The announce ncement that John @. Fremont has
applied for Government aid in the matter of his
claim against Costa Rica, growing out Of his
connection with the Costa Rca Railroad Com
pany has caused some talk here. Fremont has
the matter before the Foreign Affairs Committee
as well as the State Department, aud hopes to
induce our Government to interfere in his be-
half. 1t will be remembered that Costa Rca
annulled the contract of the company for
alleged nonfulhlment of terms of contract,
and Fremont complains that he has not been
treated fairly in the business. On the other
hand, it is claimed by other parties anxious to
take up the contract that Fremont has no Just
claim, having neglected to carry out the terms
of his agreement by spending $4,000 within a
specified period; that, in TACT Fremont eX-
pended nothing upon the road at all, all the
money spent having been contributed by
other parties. The contract, they say, was
most liberal in its terms, and Costa Rica
waited long before she notified him he would
be held to the performance of the contract
WithiR the time specified, and that time having
elapsed without anything being done on Ere.
uont's part, the contract was declared anuulled,
The government of Costa kica acted toward him
with the greatest fairness and iberality through
out, and that General Fremont should deem that
he has any claim against that government on
that account is matter of amaZement to those
who profess 10 know the facts. The truth is,
there are several parties very anxious TO get the
Job, and this is the cause Of the desperate effort
of Fremont and the bitter opposition o. his OPP
ponents. 1t is not likely government will inter.
fere at all in the matter.