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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
FOREIGN.

LONDON, March 27.-Dispatches just
to hand, from the British military expe-
dition in Abyssinia, report that the en-
tire force, with the exception of noun
tain battery and four companies belong
ing to the 45th regiment of infantry,
has just left zoula and commenced the
March for the highlands of the country.
The army was in good health, and the
general sanitary reports favorable. The
ascent to the high lands of Abyssinia
is regarded here as very difficult under
taking; but it is understood that Gen.
Napier's advance is by the safest and
most easily traversed route-that on the
east bySeraffus and Dogarta, The country
is represented as being very variable in
appearance, fertile and extremely barren
alternately, and some of the mountain
passes formidable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 28.--Tht
United States Consul at St. Croix, West
Indies, under date Of March IL, says thu
last official report of the cholera at St
Thomas shows the whole number Of
cases to the 10th inst, to be AL and 297
deaths.
The President has issued an order
through Gen. Grant, assigning Gen
Hancock to the command of the Depart
ment of the Atlantic, with his head
quarters in Washington. ~
The Heralds Washington dispatch
says General Magruder, who figured
prominently as a rebel commander du
ring the late war, gave select dinner
party there last night at fashionable
restaurant Among the distinguished
guests was General Emory, commander
of the department.
Buffers opening argument will occu-
py FIVE hours, and is very exhaustive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
THE NEWS.

General Meads's report of the recent cleo
ton In Alabama, for constitution In that
State. has been received at army headquarters
The result is the same as that transmitted to
Congress recently. showing the defeat OF the
constitution.
The usual Cabinet session yesterday lasted
little over an hour. All the members were
present, including Gen. Thomas. Nothing un'
usual occurred.
Mr.. Black says that some parts Of the va
rious published statements, as to why he de-
clined to act as one of the Presidents counsel
are mere speculations. The reason why he re-
fused TO be retained was that 1t was impossible
far him to defend the President. If the Presi-
dent sustained the Secretary Of State in the
Alta Villa case, and he was well satisfied that
the President did sustain the position OF Sew
ard.
A Washington special says the chairman Of
the House Postal Committee has authorized
the report Of bill to establish line Of Amer
lean steamers between New York and Eu-
ropean ports. The bill authorizes the govern
ment to lend aid in the way of subsidy and the
construction of vessels.
A strike occurred among the operatives Of
the coal mines in Charleroi, Belgium, yesterday.
The discontents assembled in body and be-
came riotous, and the troops were compelled to
restore order. Many were killed and wounded.
Quiet has been restored.
The italian Government is actively endeay-
oring to suppress brigandage. Large bodies Of
troops, under General Paltavocini. are to COM
mence operations Immediately in the Province
of Naples.
The Fenians, Thompson and Mulany. who
were convicted Of the murder of Policeman
Brett, have been sentenced to hard labor for
life.
The Spanish Cortes has passed bill granting
indemnity to Great Britain for the seizure and
detention of the vessel Queen Victoria.
In Hawkinsville, Georgia, on last Saturday,
at the conclusion Of aRadical meeting. num-
of negroes got drunk and attacked some whites.
firing several shots. The whites of the town at
once armed themselves, and a bloody row was
imminent, when the negroes took to their heels
and fed.
At Tuskegee, on Monday. the marshal Of
the town shot and killed Bait Clark, on sc-
count of some personal difficulty. Subse-
quently. a hack driver who visited the body Of
the deceased. made some offensive remark con-
corning the killing, when he was>shot and
mortally wounded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
From Washington.

The Reconstruction Committee have
been tinkering over the Alabama bill,
and, to-day, reported another one, which
is the third in as many weeks.
Stevens moved his amendment OF
universal suffrage, which the committee
had declined to accept
Old Thad. was in the House watching
the progress Of events, but afterwards re-
tired to the committee rooms, bat as
soou as he learned of the bill being up
he was brought back, and was ready for
work.
Farpswortb, who has charge Of the
bill, attempted to palm of the statement
that seven thousand white men voted for
the constitution of Alabama, but Beck
promptly denied that such a statement
had been submitted to the committee.
Farnsworth then admitted that his was
private information.
Stevens amendment provides for uni
yerssl suffrage, and if the State hereafter
places any restriction on suffrage, this
legislation recognizing her as a State in
the Union is to be null and void.
The vote on the veto to day is regarded
as indicating the determination Of the
radicals of the Senate to m owe in a solid
phalanx, in any scheme deemed neces-
ssry to their power, including impeach'
meut,
Hopes once entertained that there we're
Senators who would rise above allegiance
to party are fast disappearing. Over.
whelming pressure has been brought to
-Co,ot1rs euanootad &C he n ~
any conscience. A Senator who, three
weeks since, violently opposed the mea-
sure, is now in the Radical lead.
So confident are the managers Of con-
viction Of the President, they impudently
assert that they will close the case within
a week.
The argument for the prosecution will
be opened BY Butler and closed by
Bingham. The Presidents counsel will
introduce large number Of presidents
to shsw the power Of the Executive to
remove subordinate officers, even during
the session Of the Senate.
The protest Of the Kentucky Legisla-
ture against the wrong perpetrated in ex-
GLIDING representatives from that State
was presented and referred.
Apprehensions about q new secret So
ciety South have extended here. Several
Tennessee Congressmen are afraid TO re-
turn home in consequences Of its opera
tions "The wicked fee when no man
pursueth"
A letter from the chairman Of the Con
necticut Democratic Committee says
English will be elected Governor By.
handsome majority, and We will carry the
legislature. Kelly, Of PenosylTauia,
comedies the election Of English, bat
claims the legislature.-LouisYiile Cou-
rIsr, 2iGA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
WEST INDIES.

NRw York, March 2s.-The Herald
Havana special says that the President
of the Tehu antepec railway company
has arrived there on his way to Mexico
to complete arrangements for building
that road.
Maracho, Maximilian's minister Ia
Rome, has been imprisoned in the City
of Mexico for completely in the late in
Iysurrectionary movements.
The crew Of the schooner Cattram,
which was lost at sea, have arrived at
Marquee.
The siege of the city Of ST. Domingo
has ruined the place.
San Carlos has decided the liabilities
Of ex-President Cabral to be invalid until
the, Legislature discriminates thereon.
He has also prohibited those sheltered in
the consulates from remaining in the
Republic.
Generals Macion and Carlos Baes are
expected from Hayti.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
CONGRESSIONAL.


In the Senate, yesterday, the bill sup
Elementary TO the national currency act
was taken up, and Cattell spoke IN its
support, and moved 70 amend the bill by
inserting In the first section as follows
"Nor shall any bank located IN said
cities loan to bankers or other persons
engaged In stock speculations, any por-
ton q their funds" He then suggested
that d this bill required consideration,
II be laid ger, and, on the motion OF
Morrill,, Of Maine, Il was done.
Wilson offered resolution, which was
adopted, providing for sending the bill
which was pWsed over We Presidents
veto last evening, to the~Secretary OF
State, for FORMULATION, and the same TO
be signed by the Secretary OF the Senate
and the Clerk Of the House; and without
further action on the Naval Appropria-
ton bill, adjourned.
In the House, the morning hour was
occupied with business appertainang to
the District OF Columbia.
Subsequently Boutwell,. from the Re-
construction Committee, reported res.
olution calling on the Secretary Of War
for copies of all reports made by GEN
eral Meade to General Grant, relating
to the election in Alabama, which was
adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
message from the Senate communicating
the Presidents veto Of the bill amend
ing the Judiciary act, and its action
thereon. The veto message was there
upon read, and the Speaker stated that
the question was, will the House, on
reconsideration, agree to pass this bill 7"
After short debate, Wilson moved the
previous question, and under its opera
ton the bill was passed over the Veto
yeas liz, nays "a. A strict party vote.
The Speaker then proclaimed that the
bill had become q law, it having passed
both Houses by the constitutional ma
jority, notwithstanding the Presidents
objection.
The Conference Committees report on
the bill to convey into the Treasury the
proceeds of the sales of captured and
abandoned property, was made by Wash
burn, of Wisconsin, and agreed to.
The Conference Committees report on
the bill exempting certain manufactures
was presented by Schenck, to the effect
that the House recedes from its disagree
ment to the Senate's appointment about
contracts for machinery for the Govern
meut; and that in reference to draw
backs, none are to be allowed after the
first of June next. In reference to the
tax on sales, the tax is to be on the sales
of all manufactures above $4,000, the
same being specially provided for. The
provision to guard against whisky frauds
is somewhat altered. The report was
agreed to.
Mr.. Boutwell,, from the impeachment
managers, reported resolution that, af-
ter Monday next, the House will post
pone action on all matters except ques-
tons relating to the impeachment OF the
President, until the conclusion of the
trial by the Senate. The resolution
provoked much discussion.
Mr.. Dawkes represented that the Com
mittee on Elections had four important
cases to bring before the House, which
would occupy much time.
After some further discussion, Mr..
Boutwell, withdrew the resolution, and
the House adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28

PHILADELPHIA al once, The Governor,
Sir William Keith. took aliking 70 him
aud offered 10 set. him up in business.
He wanted him 10 get out q new paper
making II spicy as he could-promising
him the State printing He limited
at an establishment bigger than the
new. Ledger building. Franklin was
induced to go 10 England TO buy
types aud Hoe press for the
new paper (the Franklin Type Foundry,
of Cincinnati, not yet being in opera.
toni, but on arriving there he found
that he had been deceived. Sir William
hadn't credit enough to buy set oil
" chases even. He returned TO Phila-
delphia, married, and began the publ
lation Of a yearly paper called Poor
Richards Almanac" In those days an
ably conducted almanac of ordinary en-
terprise was about as much as the read.
ing public required. Now they want
half dozen editions day.
He became deeply versed in the arts
and sciences. Among his most noted
inventions was that Of the lightning rod,
which draws the lightning from the
CLOUDS, ana, III ~ uon strihe some othef
part Of the building, it is popularity sup
posed to run down the rod into the ground.
Benjamin Franklin was an able writer,
as may be seen by his signature afnxed
to the Declaration Of Independence,
which he assisted in drafting. He did q
great amount of business in his day. i
conclude that he was largely engaged in
the hotel business, as have rarely been
in place of any size that didn't have
Z" Franklin House." Everybody has
heard too Of the "Old Franklin
Foundry" which few manufacturing
cities are without. His memory
is revered by all printers, who look upon
him as their friend, the anniversary of
his birth affording them first rate OPP
portunity to hold an annual festival
Franklin was great man. No one has
really filled the place he made vacant as
yet, and / don't just now think of one
among my acquaintance who seems
likely to. Cincinnati Times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
The House Managers and the Presidents
Counsel Contrasted by a Radical.


Agate" the Radical correspondent
of the Cincinnati Gazette, writes to that
paper as follows:
"Mr. Bingham has certain faults,
very we'll understood, and very com.
monty criticised in the House, of which
he has long been held leaiing orna-
ment. These were well kept under in
the opening of the case; and his bear
ing and language were fully up to the
hight of the great occasion-a compli-
ment which can be paid to no other one
of the six gentlemen who addressed
the Senate for the prosecution or defense.
Mr.. Bingham has wonderful facility and
elegance of expression-a memory of
presidents, and indeed of whatever it is
needful for him to remember, little short
of narvelous-and vehement earnest
ness in whatever he undertakes that goes
far toward securing the conviction of his
hearers. 1t may be considered certain
that he will make the great speech of the
trial.
Next to him will be Boutwell,, who'
az yet, has not spoken at all. Butler
made strong points on last Friday, but
his manner was very much against him
and it is his misfortune that much of what
he does falls in with the popular idea
that he is a demagogue. Wilson's little
speech was plain aud solid-like the man.
He will indulge in no fights of oratory,
and is really likely to have less weight in
the trial than his abilities would warrant.
Williams has not yet spoken. He is an
able lawyer, after certain pragmatical
fashion Of his own, and an orator of no
mean powers. He is probably the best
legal scholar on the Board of Managers.
Logan is worthless save for dumb show
and poor old Thad. Stevens save for
moral effect.
ut is undeniable that the weight of
legal reputation is against the managers,
and in favor of the Presidents counsel.
No lawyer in the United States can be
named with the approval of the profes.
sion, before Judge Curtis, of Boston.
VIM. M. Eyarts ranks with Chas. o. Con
ner, JamesT. Brady, and David Dudley
Field, the four being held, by common
consent, the foremost lawyers of
New York. Intense, and in some
sense Just, as are the prejudices
against Jere. Black, we cannot in fairness
deny that no stands with the foremost, if
not himself the foremost, in Pennsyl.
vania. Of Henry Stanbery's legal repu-
tation no 0hioan, most of all no Cincin-
NATHAN, needs to be informed. There are
no men among the managers-there are
even no men in the court-that can be
compared with these four for reputation
as great lawyers before the country"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
Black Crook Illustrated Papers.

These publications are becoming more
glaringly indecent every day. They are
offensive to the sight of every modest
person who passes the paper stalls at
every street corner. The last revolving
indecency is picture of a number of
women, white and black, dancing the
cdncdn in almost state of nudity. Now,
it is evident that the law can do little to
suppress these publications as long as
they have the sanction Of the respectable
portion Of the community, who patroniEe
the very things from which these papers
get their inspiration - the Hack
Crooks. White Fdpns and HSmpfy
Dumpties Of the stage. These illustrated
sensational journals only represent in
engravings what they see in the theater !
and ss 80 many respectable people give
the light Of their countenances to I'M
moral plays, il is hard to blame greedy
publishers for contributing TO their tastes
10 degraded style Of art Oh, no. We
must have the water pure at the fountain
head before We can have q clear stream.
-Nep York Herald
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
BrownIow's BIeodthirsty Manifesto.

From the following, from special dis.
patch to the louisville Courier, it will
be seen that Brownlow is out again with
one of his own diabolic fnlminations, moi
against the Loyal League mBrderers
who infest the highways, but against the
peace and dignity of the State Of Ten.
nessse. The dispatch was sent day be-
fore yesterday evening, and is therefore
later than our advisea by the Nashville
papers:
Browulow is out in q bloodthirsty
manifesto ia the Knoxville Wing, urging
the Leaguers, black and white, through
out the State, to murder and eEterminate
members OF the Kuklux Khan wherever
they may be found, especially in East
Tennessee. Does the remorseless old
tyrant urge his followers to commence
slaughter and destruction because there,
as he says, the Eeaguers predominant in
numbers.
The proclamation 10 q direct incentive
to murder and anarchy, and il carried
out will deluge the State with blood.
Whatever may be the designs of the Ku-
klux, it cannot be said they have yet
committed any overt acts, nor are they
likely to act, except in selfdefense. By
BrownlOw bounding on his armed
leaguers to assassipste and extsrminste
them, a conflict is lmminent in this
State, unless Brownlow is restrained from
carving ont his programme of blood
shed and revenge.
The HartsEille Fidette published an
extra yesterday stating that armed bands
Of white and black lesg9ers vera about
making an. stack on the Kuklux in that
neighborhood, and urges the Conserya'
tive whites TO be armed and ready fol-
the murderous invaders.
The end and aim Of Brownlow's rule
in Tennessee appears to consist in in
citing riot and bloodshed in order "a
make i appear abroad that be is justi-
fed in harsh and vindictive measures
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
Throwing Pearls before swine.

The people are quiet enough now; but
suddenly, some day, over the whole North
and West they will rise with the same
energy and discriminate purpose in the
determination of great questions they
have hitherto shown. and will sweep away
like whirlwind all the corrupt, selfish,
dangerous men who now believe they are
so near to absolute, supreme power. So
have the American people always made
themselves felt They are patient, be-
cause they would wrong no one, would
never Judge one party by the denuncia-
ton of another; but they who aim at the
vital principles of government must se-
cure for themselves the fate of public en-
| emies.
In the above from the New York Her
aid, that paper refers to the impeach-
ment trial and the utter disregard of the
usurpers for every principle of the Con-
stitutiou which may stand in their way.
Doubtless the American people will after
awhile, and when they get ready if ever
they should, displace some of these men
from power. But is it not seen that no
threats of this sort can affect them.
Men who make the most of to-day, ex-
pect to take their chances and the con-
sequences. And warnings like that OF the
Herald are all impetent brxtun' tllmen,
thunder and lightning, nonsense, oak
nutmegs and bosh, never moving
single one of the saints. 1t is as if you
should tell one of orr legislative small
fry or some Lewis, Beecher or Hunter,
that they would lose their power or
popularity, when their power is but an
accident, to be made the most of, OF
course, and good name they
never had and never expected. What
do they care about coming short of i'm
mortality and falling into disgrace, when
if they can batteH on the present public
calamities, it is better fortune than they
ever had reason to hope 10 all their lives
before2 The great motives which are
pearls to men Of high character are lost
on those men and should not be thrown
away on such swine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
GEORGIA.

MACON, March Eo.-The Democratic
Central executive Committee adjourned
this morning, having adopted resolutions
opposing the Atlanta Constitution, and
urging all Democrats and Conserva-
tives, in consequence of the declaration
of Reese, TO vote for David Irwin, the
independent candidate for Governor, and
bring into the field good and true men
for the Legislature, who are registered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28

Isit not tiue we were having state
Convention Of the Democratic party Tor
the purpose of electing delegates 10 the
National Democratic Convention to as
semble in New York on the 4th Of July
next2 We think so, and hope the call
will at once be made by the State Central
Committee at Nashville. We are aware
that Il has been suggested to elect district
delegates, aud that these should in time
elect delegates at large, in order that the
expression Of views or adoption Of . plat
form by State Convention may be
avoided. This we do not favor. We are for
a full, free and explicit declaration ofprin-
ciples and sentiments by the Conservative
people of the State under the Democratic
banner; and IL the State Convention
should deem necessary, are in favor OF
instructing our delegates to the National
Convention TO compliment him and
show our gratitude for what he has at
tempted in the defense Of the Constitu'
ton, by voting for Mr.. johnson. We
think the moral effect Of the passage Of
such resolutions as the President de-
serves from us, coming from a State
Convention composed Of our best men,
would be effective toward his fuller APP
probation by the Democratic party
throughout the Union. We are not
for any particular man, and there
fore do not think a State Con-
vention should be avoided, simply
because its expression might be for or
against Johnson, or for or against the
greenback plan Of its parent Pendleton.
The State is old enough, and has hereto
fore given evidences of sagacity enough,
to manage its own affairs; and we hope
it will not be permitted by the Central
Committee that influences, however ia
yorable to us on general principles, will
be allowed paramount weight, where
as we'll as for the Presidential election the
people Of the State of the Conservative
party desire to effect such party organ
izaticn as will, for the future, be effective
in all their true interests. Let us, then,
have the convention, and at an early day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
BY -TELEsaAeH.
Latest TO Noon To-Day
NEW YORK.
Gold ana Cotton Reports.

Special to the PusLIc LEDorR.l
New YeRK, March rs, IL m.-Gold
opened at 1884 and is now at 1881
Cotton Is excited low middliug, 25ic
middling, 2eac; good middling, 273c
Orleans, ~ to 27tc; weeks receipts, III
900 bales; sales, $4,000 bales; exports
II, 900 bales stock on hand, $4,000 bales
weeks receipts at all United States ports
$4,000 bales. fW NN
LIvEnrooL, March 2s, LEO p.m.-Cot
ton opened buoyant; estimated sales
10000 bales; uplands, losd.; Orleans
l0td.; aaoat, 100 to l04d., and is now
excited; sales will foot mp $4,000 bales
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
MISSISSIPPI.

JACKSON, March 2s.-In the Conven-
ton to-day the report of the Judiciary
Committee was under consideration.
Gibbons, the assassin of Captain VIM.
NJ. Estelle, was committed to Jail with
out the privilege Of bail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
Trustees sale.

HNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
u Of Trust. made By 7. ]. and A. M. Cogs-
well 20 me on the Is, h day OF March. 1867 said
deed registered IN Record Book No. So, part g
pages 80. fA and so. 20 secure the payment OF
two notes. named IN slid deed. / will sell for
day, the ~ day q April. 1855. a. - o'clock m.
AZ TIE noEthetst corIer OF luion aud second
streets, IN the city 81 Memphis. he following
desrribed realty, in the county q shelby. STATE
81 Tennessee. to-wits said iract. containing
ten acres more or less, and ~ shown on the
plan of farmvillc. in Boot 81. part ]. uare 100
kerister once. a. lots q, p, > and q. IN deed.
from II. r.. stidrer and wife 10 Cromfeu. Title
rsod, but convey g. trustee.
MErch q. Isos. T-i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-28
BUFFALO, N. Y.

BUFFALO, March 2s.-At grand en-
tertainment for the benefit of the poor,
at St. James Hall this evening, Weston,
the great pedestrian, walked mile in
six minutes and fifty-fve seconds.