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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
RIVER NEWS.

LOUISVILLE, March 2l.-River falling, with IA
feet water in the canal by the mark.
VlcKsBURG, March 24.-Up last night: Butler at
9 P. NJ, Pauline Carroll at 10 p NJ, Alice Dean at
IL P. N. Down: Indiana at 10 P. NJ, Mollie Able
Al A. NJ, Magenta at 6 P. NJ.
River rising.
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FROM SELMA.

Heuse-Anoshsr One Fi~ed-Ffre In TAiia-
dega-
SELMA, Ala, March 2.--Judge Moore, Of the
Dallas Circuit Court. now in session here, re-
|ceived official notice today that unless he orders
his juries 10 be drawn from the lists Of registered
voters, without reference to color, be viii be
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25

Ciss. 7. Nash sells today, on the levee, foot Of
Cont street, al II O'Clock A. NJ, 80 bales cotton.
At II O'Clock A. NJ, at saIesroom corner OF St.
Charles ana Psrdido streets. furniture, etc.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
FROM HAVANA.


HAVANA, March 24-Hsytien advices say the
Cscos were defeated on the 7th, and their army
destroyed. A general amnesty has been pro-
claimed business prostrated. A silver dollar Is
worth 81 paper dollars.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
THE KING OF PRUSSIA
A "COPPERHEAD.,
FHE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.

MOTHER SECRET CONFERENCE OF
THE COURT.
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Fhe Trial to Commence on Monday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, August l.-Leading Rad
icals are fearful that the carpet-baggers
won't stick. Several of this gentry, since
their admission to Congress, have ex-
pressed conservative views, and are
prepared to abandon their confed-
crates whenever their political for
tunes are on the wane. The result in
Georgia is bitter pill for the Radicals
to swallow. They would not permit Hill
to enter the Senate, but few weeks
since his political disabilities were re-
moved by Congress. There will be a
contest over the admission of Miller.
The deficit in the Postoffice Depart
ment, for the fiscal year ending June 80,
is nearly eight million dollars, caused
principally by opening the Southern mail
service aud ocean mail.
The White House is besieged every day
with oficeseekers, but this being Cabinet
day only few persons we're admitted to
an interview with the President.
The warrant for the payment for Alaska
will be given to the Russian Minister to-
morrow. 1t will be paid in New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
Ratifying.

An immense ratification meeting was
held at Russelville, Kentucky, on Thurs
day, at which great enthusiasm was
manifested, several eminent speakers
addressing the vast coucourse. Thirty
six young ladies, representing the seve-
raj States presented a beautiful tableau.
At Falmouth, FIVE thousand persons
were in attendance and all Eastern Ken
lucky is reported fully aroused. They
mean msjoriiy of hundred thousand
in the State election which comes OF next
Monday.
At Selma, Alabama, upwards of five
thousand persons we're present Thursday
from the surrounding counties, resolu-
tions adopted and able speeches deliv.
cred.
At Paris, Tennessee, the same day an
immense crowd, estimated as high as ten
thousand, were present, and torch
light procession came of at night, which
was an immense affair. Messrs. House,
Judge Williams and DR.. Leftwich made
speeches.
A grand meeting was also held at Jack
son, Mississippi. and our exchanges are
crowded with calls, details, speeches and
all the signs of great people fully
aroused and in earnest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
LEAvENwORTH.

LrAvEswoRrH, KANSAS, August L.
Frank Blair made speech here last
night, 10 which he charged that the Rad
icals, having lost the confidence OF the
white people of the country, had resorted
to the support of the blacks; that it was
from no love for the negro that they en-
franchised him, but only q scheme TO
maintain themselves in power. He
said he had nothing to say against
General Grant personally; that his
military service would ever be remem-
bered with pride, but since he had en-
tered the arena ofpolitics, his acts,politi'
cally, were proper matters for public crit.
icism. That Grant had changed his
views on the subject of reconstruction,
having at the close Of the war urged the
immediate admission Of the senators and
representatives from the Southern States,
and chosen then by the people Of those
States. But, he said, the secret of ad-
herence of General Grant and Sheridan,
and other regular officers to the
Radical party is, that the tendency of
that party, which has overthrown the
power of the Supreme Court and the Elk.
ecutive branch of the Government, is
toward military despotism, which, being
based on military power, would give
consequence to the prominent officers
of the army. He says history shows that
no party pursuing the course and using
the means adopted by the Radicals can
live, or receive the support ofthe people.
He denied that the sentiments expressed
in his letter of acceptance or in his
speech we're revolutionary; that the
people Of the United States at the
last elections had repudiated negro
suffrage, upon which was based the
whole reconstruction scheme, and that
to overthrow by proper constitutional
means the reconstruction acts, is but
carrying out the will of the PEG.
pie. He charged that the Radi-
cal party only are revolutionary.
In reply to remark from the
crowd, he said that the Radical party
had made copperheads respectable. Gen.
Blair spoke about thirty minutes, his
remarks being received with much en-
thusiasm. His speech was followed by
music and brilliant display of fire.
works.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
The Floating Docks.

We understand the stock in the new
Floating Dock Company is being taken
now to q liberal extent by some of our
insurance companies and wealthier mer-
camille firms, and we hope the important
enterprise is fairly on foot Certain It'll
that il will be Of great advantage TO the
city, as well. as paying investment.
We understand that the heirs Of John G.
McLemore have donated the Bat
ture property for the benefit Of
the company, and also leased ground
near BY at such low rates as will furnish
an inducement to the workmen to build
themselves homes this is the way to
70 to work and prosper. No other bul
mechanical enterprise is likely TO do Il
1.-THE stock is fully taken, as is now con
fideutly expected, the Docks will be her'
within ten days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
A Suffering Section.

The people Of Hyde county, North
Carolina, hitherto one of the most pro-
ductiye counties Of that State, are at
this time suffering greatly from success.
sive disasters to their crops, so that q
considerable portion of the population,
unless they receive prompt assistance,
are said to be in peril of starvation. In
addition to the losses which, in common
with the whole Southern community,
they suffered from the war, nearly their
entire crops Of last year failed, leaving
only a scantY subsistence of the most
common necesssries Of life 10 tide them
over 10 the present year, when they
looked 10 the sumner crops 10 relieve
them from actual want Their expecta-
tons have met with a mourBful disap-
pointmeut in disaster peculiar TO that
section, Of foods, arising from swollen
lakes, which have submerged a large
portion Of the county, wholly destroylns
the wheat, oat, potato and vegetable
crops Of this year, and so seriously IN
turing corn as to render certain a very
large deficiency for another year. Oh
the whole population, which is seven
thousand, white aud black, il 10 repre-
sented that not more than one-fourtf
have means 20 supply their necessities
Over onehslf Of the remaining three
fourths have less than thirty days pro
visions, without the means Of procuring
more. hyde county, which is the scen'
Of this dismal calamity, has never before
Il Is understood, even aher the impov
erishmeuts Of the var, asked aid from
the government or from other comnuui
ties or from Individuals, but has cheer
fully contributed Of her slender mean
"a he relief Of others II Is one Of n
eastern counties Of North Carolina. an
Is situated on udevster Of Psnhc
| rrrnd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES.

In the Senate, July 20, a memorial was
referred from the merchants of Nash
vile, requesting the Legislature to confer
with them in writing respecting an act
passed By the Legislature to amend the
revenue law-to explain to them why it
is that they have to pay one per cent. to
the county on all cotton, grain, Hour,
provisions, etc, on all sales that they
NAV make as commission merchants.
Also a bill to liquidate the State debt.
This bill provides that the entire bond
Indebtedness of the State be, under the
direction Of the Governor, funded at par
in thirsy-year bonds, bearing six per
cent interest, payable semi-annually in
the city Of Nashville.
A resolution was adopted calling for o
report from the Finance Board OF the
manner in which they have discharged
the duties intrusted 10 them BY an act oil
the Legislature;
1. Whether any bonds have been
issued under said act.
2. Whether any Of the bonds Of The
State have fallen due.
z Whether the semi-annual interes
on the bonds Of the State has been paid
Also a resolution calling on the Con
troller for information IS TO the condi'
ton Of the finances Of the State.
A resolution to appoint a joint com
miiiee Of FIVE on the part Of the Senate
and = on the part Of the House, to val
upon the Governor and urge upon hiu
the expediency Of laying before this ses
sion OF the Legislature the propriety Q
taking steps looking 10 the removal Q
the disabilities from q very large and 10
tellieent portion Of our populaiion; q
contained in our present franchise las
vas laid over.
A resoluiicu 10 appoint committee :
ersnius into The alleged frauds q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, August LIN the State
Legislature a bill was introduced to ap.
point an agent to fund the State debt,
principal and interest due, and to be due
in FIVE years.
A'resolution passed the House to in
vestigate the issuance of the fraudulent
State bonds in circulation, said to have
been signed in New York.
1t is estimated that ten million dollars
will be necessary to pay for the militia.
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fecting the State credit was rejected.
Ayes, IL nays, IL
In the House, Williams introduced the
following:
WuRRrAs, II il evident that foul con-
spiracy has been entered into by parties,
az vet unknown TO the public, FOR the
purpose Of ipjuring the credit Of the
State and depreciating tho price Of her
bonds, for purpose Of speculation and
WurarAs. His Excellency w. G.
Brownlow. Governor Of Tennessee,
recommends the appointment by the
General Assembly Of joint select com
mittee with full powers TO send for per-
sons and papers for the purpose OF FER
retirg out the guilty parties; therefore,
be II
Resoiced by the General Assembly Of
The State of Tennessee. That a COM
mittee Of - on the part Of the Senate,
and three on the part Of the House Of
Representatives, be appointed, with full
power TO send for persons and papers,
and make thorough examination into
all the facts and circumstances as con-
nected with the aforesaid conspiracy,
and report to the General Assembly as
soon as practicable.
Ryder: That so much of the Cover
nor's message as refers to calling out the
militia be referred to committee Of -
on the part Of the Senate, and i've on the
part of the House. Adopted,
Cordell; That so much OF the Cover
nor's message as refers TO the peniten-
tiary be referred to a committee.
SHEPPARD moved that the committee be
made n Joint committee of five on the
mart of the House, and = on the part Of
the Sennte. Agreed to, and the resolu-
ton as,amonded adopted.
Mr.. Hamilton, of Shelby, moved that
the committee have power to send for
persons and papers. Agreed to, and
the resolution as amended was adopted.
Singletary A bill repeating an act
passed Marcn ID, 1868, and known as
Tan act to liquidate the debt of the
State falling due in 1862" Passed
first reading.
Sheppard: That each member and
officer of the House be furnished with
three daily newspapers during the SEES
sion.
Dyer offered substitute that each
member and officer pay for the papers
subscribed for out of his own pocket.
Withdrawn.
The original resolution was adopted.
Doughty: A bill ito reimburse the
commo school fund" providing that the
entire revenue of the State, after paying
the current expenses of the State gov
eminent, and the entire sum which may
be paid into the State Treasury by the
various railroads, shall be invested in
United States bonds for common school
purposes. Ruled out of order by the
Sneaker as not embraced within the
purposes for which the1Iegislature had
assembled.
Waters: Providing for the election Of
Presidential Electors by the General
Assembly instead of by the people. The
object of the bill is stated TO be to avoid
the danger of civil war and bloodshed
should general election be held Passed
first reading, and referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, but subsequently
ruled out of order as not touched upon
in the Governors message.
After appointment of several commit
tees, adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
THE NEWS.

The Prussian Minister yesterday had an in
teryiew with the President. The treaty coz
corning citizenship has been ratified on both
sides between Prussia and the United States.
Mrs. Lincoln leaves to-day with Reverdy
johnson for England.
disastrous FIRE occurred at Oil City, Penn.'
yesterday, destroying some two hundred build
ings.
An Imperial decree has suspended for three
months the tonnage dues from all vessels en-
tering French ports with cereals.
At the opening Of Parliament the Queens
speech was made by royal commission. and
read By the Lord Chancellor. 1t speaks of the
foreign relations Of Great Britain as being most
friendly and satisfactory, and says there are no
reasons to fear wars in Europe. No reference
is made to the United States. The Abyssinian
expedition. she says, has vindicated the honor
of the crown, and the cessation of attempts at
rebellion in ireland renders the further use OF
the exceptional power granted by the two
Houses useless. The speech announces that
the dissolution of Parliament will soon take
place. The Speaker said he had received
through the United States Legation letter
from Mr.. W. H. Seward, accompanying which
was a splendid copy of book entitled: A
tribute Of the nations to the memory Of Abra-
ham Lincoln from the Congress of the
United States to the House Of Commons. Lord
Stanley moved that the thanks Of the House oil
Commons be sent TO Congress, through Mr..
Seward. and that the book be placed in the
library of the House. The motion was carried.
mem. con.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
BY TELEGRAPH


Nrw YonK. August Moon. Gold,
laas; $40 coupons, 81, ll5ii '62, has;
"a, Ill; '65, ll2l; 5-20's, new issue,
lOss; of 81. lOs; lO-4o's, 1885, 1905,
second and third series, losl Tennes-
see bonds-old, GIG; new, 6ll. Govern
ment bonds, heavy.
Cotton-Holders ask an advance, and
buyers operate with caution. Uplands,
3Olc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

We understand that negro Leaguers
are drilling q, several points on the out
skirts Of the city. The different gun
smiths Of the city are kept busily at work
BIZ them. making repairs. The employees
ofour Office counted twenty this morning,
With guns for repair at the establishment
oppo1iis. What is the meaning Of this
unusual stir and prspsrssion1 Do they
Al intend 70 gut farming and working
and hunt cor livelihood
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
To Contractors.

NOR THE PURPOSE eff ENHANCING
L my cotton plantation, wish to contract
with white or black to clear sixty or seventy
acres of land adjoining my Horn lake planta-
ton, in the Mississippi bottom. eight miles
west of Horn lake depot. Skillful and indus.
trious axmen can make $40 per month. A
small " hite man, over fifty years old, finished
clearing for me sixty-four acres in February
last, at $40 per acre, and made over $40 per
month. Certificates Of character for fair deal
ing, industry and sobriety required. Cash pay
ments monthly Apply to Mr.. j. w. Condrey,
on the place. u. w. BEDFOhD:
Aurust | 1868 l34
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

Col. AVERY declines running for Con-
gress. AS is perhaps too often the case
with modest and unpretentious men of
ability, he may think some one else
might better be selected. We are for
tunate in having a number of excellent
men from whom to choose, who have no
need to blow their own trumpets, and we
have purposely refrained from making
comparisons. But we have not wor-
thier, more sensible, or selfsacriicing
and patriotic man in the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
hog ETuzEIesi Dog HIuzzlesi!

TusT RECEIVED. ASSORTED SIZES OF
sI az murrlos: also. Refneerntorl and Ice
Boxcs. 81 The Lowest cot prizes, 4
JOHN L. EICHBER9S.
Is 81 Main street, cor, Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

MARRIED.

HECK -BUNGNER.-By Rev. Mr.. vaux.
on the 22d of July. L. Frank Heck and Miss
Maggie Bunsner, the former of Cannelton, In
diana, and the latter of this city.
TCapnelton Reporter please eopy.1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
A G a II ID.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
MEMPHIS. TENN, July x. 1903
VHIs BANK WILL RECoMMENuE BUsl-
i ness ON MONDAY, 9th instant, under an
Arrangement with the Metropolitan National
Bank Of New York. which will insure entire iit
safety to Dep0sitors and Correspondents, with
fresh capital for the transaction Of all strictly
Legitimate business. Upon the final conclusion
OF this important negotiation. can tender 20
the STOCK holders. and to the mercantile Gem
munity of Memphis. my SINGER, cep son ia
tons. hbDlcn mS,
Referring to above card. we take pleasure in
announcing to our friends and the community
that This Bank will reopen for business. on
Wondav- 9th instant. Having ample capital
for The transaction Of General BsnkinR Busi-
ness. we respectfully solicit the same generous
patronare heretofore given us and We com
mend the Bank to the entire confidence OF this
commnnity. A. WOODRUFF,
HIRAM A. PARTEE,
THOMAS r. SMITH,
Committee on behalf Of Directors and Stock
VIII. CHERRY. President.
II FREEMAN, Cashier. lea
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
cAxrox maTrrSGs. ETC.
Di = = OIut ton.

U,HE PHRRETCF0RE tx
Il isting between the undersigned. under the
frm and style Of ]. Y. PRANK A 90. was dis
solved ~ mutual consent, on the 10Th inst. q
BOWLING withdrawinr from the zane.
The business will be continued b the re-
naming partner. j. p. FRANK and CHAS.
ERCk, under the sane Urn name, and they
claims due the old firm. and are alone charged
With the liquidation ef its aiairs.
b. BOWLING.
CHAS. kRCk-
Memphis, Juiy q. lsss. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

rrHE FALL SESSION WILL OPEN SEPT.
i 1sr. For circulars. apply at the Desote
Book Store, and at my residence, JOG Madison
street. A. J. HALLE, Principal;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

TIE Radicals in Georgia writhe under
the election Of the two Democratic SEN
ators, and say that Miller cannot take
the oath and will not be admitted to Con-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
Great Chance to Make Money
AT AUCTION.

WILL. ON THURSDAY. AUGUST lsrH,
Il 1855. sell at Public Auction; % me M n1snsst
bidder, the valuable HOUSE NM eol, 20.
3 Carolina street, adjoining judge cnArpe =
IN Port Pickering, AZ 10 o'clock an.
Trrva-Half cash: balance on one year 2
time. with 4 lien on the property az security
for the amount unpaid
This IL one Of the best chances 10 inrest
money that has 0ccurred n Lon, i9nf tine; tite
1si Auctioneer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01
School! SCHOOL,!

WV y. MITCHELL WILL OPEN A
w School, for boys, at 800 Adams street,
on Monday, August Sd. Instruction, in all
branches usually taught in English and CLASH;
will be those adopted by the Board Of Educa-
tion Of the Memphis City Schools.
For particulars call 81 the school room, du-.
ring school hours. or at the office Of the Board
ofSchool Visitors of the Memphis CITY schoos,
No. 80 North Court street, Odd Fellows Build
inr. after O'clock in the evening. flD.f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-01

NAME AND LOCATION:
The name of the Company is HTNA IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
The Company is located at HARTFORD.
CONNECTICUT.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-12
Hibernian Benevolent Association.

Our readers will find in another column
call for meeting of the Hibernian Benevo-
lent association. We are informed that
this association starts with one hundred
and thirty members, and, consequently, with
the fairest prospect of success. That such
associations can be successful is not Iues-
ton yet to be solved. They are already
practical and eminent successes in probably
every other city of any Importance in the
United States, and in many of the smaller
towns.
At this point there is peculiar need of
something of the kind. Its object is not to
keep up spirit of nationality of such
character as to conflict with those interests
which every Irishman adopts in good faith
with the land where his children are born
and his bones are to be deposited. 1t is not
Fcnian or political in any aspect, but sim
ply what its name implies, Hibernian and
benevolent.
Are there not plenty of objects here for
the proper exercise of a benevolence exclu-
sively Hibernian? The French, the Alsa-
ciens, the Portuguese, the Germans, and
other nationalities have their organizations
of this character, and with peculiar pro-
priety. A community of language, customs,
and sympathies enables each race to minis
ter more fittingly to the wants of its own
people. And in the case of the Irish race,
there is an ample field here for such minis
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-12
trations. The constant influ1 of emigration,

trations. The constant influx of emigration,
the equally constant stream of pecuniary
aid sent back by unforgetting love to the
necessities of the old home, the discretion
necessary to be used in depositing or in
vesting the earnings of those unfamiliar
with general business-all this furnishes
scope for the display of an intelligent and
benevolent interest.
This society will be kind of bureau for
the systematic and unselfsh regulation of
all these things. Its familiarity with the
necessary routine, its respectability and
influence will enable it to negotiate ar
fragments and accomplish results of the
greatest importance to those who will most
need such assistance. Well ordered and
directed, it cannot be productive of any
improper results, and may be as efficacious
in good as it's distinguished prototype in
New York.