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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
Fraud-Napoleon's speech at the Council
of State

of State.
From GaI'enani's Messenger. 18th ult ]
The following is the text Of the address
which the Emperor delivered in the
Council oi State, when opening the pre-
ceedings ct the Tuileries the day before
yesterday:
GENTLEMEN: have felt anxious to
preside this day over the Council OF
State, in order to explain to you in what
order of ideas / had placed myself in
inviting the ministers to submit TO you q
bill relative to the suppression of work.
mems livrets. Society, in our time, all
must admit. comprises many opposite
elements. Do we not see, in fact, on
one side, certain legitimate aspirations
and Just desires of improvement; and
on the other, subversive theories and
blamable cupidities ? The duty of the
Government is to resolutely satisfy the
first and to firmly repudiate the second.
When the present state Of the greatest
number is compared with what it was ia
the last century, there can be only con-
graduation on the progress obtained, on
the abuses destroyed and on the improve
ment in public manners. Nevertheless,
if the social plaques of the most -four
ishiug populations be probed, there will
be discovered, under the appearance of
prosperity, many unmerited grievances
which call for the sympathies of all gen.
erous hearts, and many unsolved prob
'ems which solicit the cooperation OF all
Intelligent minds. 1t is with such feel
ipgs that laws have been elaborated by
you and adopted by the legislative body,
SO me entirely philanthropical, like those
of public assistance, mutual aid and in-
sura nee in case of accident or death !;
others, authorizing the workmen to unite
their savings, to oppose the solidarity Of
wages to that of capital; allowing them
at the same time TO discuss their own in
terests at public meetings, and. in fine,
accreditiDg their testimony in the courts
of Justice. The suppression of the
liyrels-an act demanded above all as a
moral satisfaction, in order to relieve the
workmen from vexatious formalities-
will complete the series of measures
which place such persons within the
sphere OF the common right, and exalt
them in their own estimation. | do not
suppose that, in following that policy, /
shall dissipate all prejudices, disarm all
animosities or augment my own .popu-
larity. But of one thing i am well con-
viuced-that | shall derive from it
fresh energy for resisting evil passions.
Vixen all useful ameliorations have been
accepted, when everything that is right
and just has been done, order is main
t.,iped with the more authority that
force, in such case, finds its support in
the fact of reason and conscience being
fully satisfied"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
Negro "msli.h ,u South Carolina.


ABBRvILLE COURTHOUSE, April 4. 1859.
A few words will explain the present
condition Of the district and what has
been done in regard 10 the negro militia.
All went pretty well here from the time
of the election until Governor Scouts
testimony was given 10 tho contested
election between Reed and Hoge. The
Abbeville papers published this testi-
mony and denounced it in such way
that it threw Scott into transport of
passion, as we are informed. He at once
attempted to have the writ of habeds
corpus suspended. In that he failed, but
be sad joint resolution passed author
izng him to raise an armed force for the
purpose of preserving the peace
This resolution we have never seen. II
has net been published as we are aware.
Before, however, we had any idea of the
resolution, or knew what authority had
been given, in ran the negroes, aocking
to man here who had been "a consta-
Bile and is now a magistrate 4" bv the
appointment Of Governor Scott. Upon
inquiry this man Guffin (as tits said) re-
ported that he had authority from Gov
erRor Scott to raise company OF one
hundred men to keep Abbeville quiet 1t
is said that he had enlisted about fifty
negroes 1--WE have never heard of his ask
ing a white man to enlist), when several
gentlemen of the village expostulated
with him, and he said he confessed him
self that he thought it would have a bad
effect, and he promised to ask Governor
Scott to suspend the order. |, among
others, urged him to do this. Since that
time we have not heard anything about
it, | have understood that Gufiin has
declined for tie present the services of
great numbers of negroes which have
been offered him. Volunteers, at fifteen
dollars per month, are numerous. The
thing seems to be suspended for the
present, but / presume it will bs put into
operation before another election, to
dragoon the uuconquersble opposition OF
the people of this country,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
An Old Virginia Note.

At the last meeting of the Association
Of the Oldest Inhabitants of Washington
city, the Secretary presented 10 the
Association, from Bladen Forrest, Esq,
80 note, current money of the Colony
Of Virginia, issued according to act Of
the Assembly, 4:h Of March, l773, bear
ing the signatures of Peyton Randolph
and John Blair, end Endorsed by Robert
Carter Nicholas, Treasurer. On the
cnat-of-srms was En- Dat Firoinfa
Qudrtqm," the motto on the old coat Of
arms Of the Colony Of Virginia, meaning
Virginia gave fourth part to the then
British Dominion. The motto was
changed after the Revelation to " Sic
Semper 7yrdRnis" Thus Ever with
Tyrants." The note was in sn admir-
Able stale Of Observation-Disclosures
IafeliigeRcer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
General Rosscrans and the Mexican News.

Nuhoi a. AoocSA nuh bhu tuc AtAlchu A6W1.
There have been several unsatisfactory
reports lately of grave charges about to
be made, or that had been alleged against
General Rosecrans,. United States Min
ister to Mexico. A recent letter from
the Mexican capital says:
Some persons of high Official position
have recently been endeavoring to make
capital among the auti-Catholic portion
of the people of the United States by
slyly circulating q report that General
Rosecrans had recently made some Off
cial interference in behalf Of few aged
nuns, in regard to whom Governor Baz
recently issued an order prohibiting them
from living together, even to the number
of three. The original decree on this
subject was issued for the purpose of
breaking up this cloistered organization,
but permitted families to receive them to
the number of three, in order to givs
them the means of living. The new
decree or order requires still further
separation, and bore severely upon the
nuns, as the number of wealthy families
who would consent to receive and sup
port them siBgly is not sufficient to meet
the case.
"The fact. if fully inquired into and
honestly stated, will be found to be as
follows On one occasion recently, after
the transaction of official business, Gen
RosecraBs stated to Mr.. Lerdo that be
had been applied to by party repre-
Senting those unfortunate nuns, and
requested 10 see if he could not induce
some one having authority to secure the
withdrawal of the order of Governor Baz.
The appeal made TO Lerdo by General
Rosecrsns had no official character, and
it was simply an appeal of Christian
gentleman in behalf of an unfortunate
class of aged females, whom many think
the government are prosecuting under
the false impression that by so doing
they establish their devotion to liberal
ism"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
Hon. George h. Psndleton as the Demo
cratic Candidate for Governor.

In Columbus special to the Cinoin-
natl Gazette, several days ago, the state
ment was made that leading Democrats
have been bringing pressure to bear
upoG Hon. George II. Pendeton, to con-
sent to be the Democratic candidate for
Governor. How trDe this is we will no:
pretend to say; for we we'll know that
there are many Democrats 10 the State
who are anxious to make him the csndi-
date; but, without having any right to
speak aulboritatively. we are sure Mr.,
Pendleton can not be induced to be the
candidate. II will be well, therefore,
for Democrats to abandon all such
ideas, and turn their attention TO some
one of the other good mea who have
been named in connection with that
ol,ce. The Presidency is the place for
Mr.. Penaleton-a fact that will Decome
more apparent fsEihRr along under this
administration. He should 10 ln that
position now, supported by Democratic
Congress. Therein, he can do the ooun-
try great gaod, and it should be the study
of his political frispGs how they can
best promote that end. The Goyernor-
ship Of Ohio would not condqce thereto.
No man vino aver filed that office eyer
received the Presidential nomination
from any party Wayne CpunW I Ohio
Democrat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

Here is an anecdote from the juvenile
world of Paris: A little 6ys-year old
Partisan had gone with bis mamma to
church. Both of them commenced pray
ing. Mamma" said the little fellow
then, " have said my prayer" Say
il over again, my son." The child obeys
and repeats the question, to which toe
same answer is given. The little man
says his prayer third time, ard then
exclaims: But. mamma, ! have now
said il over twice " Say 1t over again"
" am sure, replies the boy, "it will be
tedious for the good God to listen all the
time TO the same prayer. Suppose /
recite to him the fable | have learned at
school r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

1t is curious fact that gold was dis
covered in California in ls4S, and the
rush to the Pacific Coast took place in
lS49 Silver was discovered IL Washoe
in 1858, and the immigration thither
commenced in 1859. The fabulous
treasures of White Pine were discovered
in 1868, and during this year of 1869 q
prodigious human tide will set toward
the new Silverado from both sides of the
continent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A man was charged at Bow street,
London, with having committed a rob-
berry at the residence of the Prime Min
ister, No. 10 Downing street. The ac-
cussd had managed to pack up a quantity
of wearing apparel worth about f20, and
belonging to the Premier's private secre-
tary, when he was met on a landing and
pursued by one of the housemsids, who
seized him by the collar and detained
him until assistance was rendered. He
was remanded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A few Sundays since, the Lewiston
Journal says, a clergyman in Maine, in
the middle Of the sermon, had occasion
to use bis handkerchief, and 10 his sston-
ishment, scattered 10 all directions some
fifty specimens Of paper dolls, which his
little girl had lodged in tho paternsl
pOcket for safe keeping The effect upon
the audience was marked.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

or thirty persons employed iu the rooms
above. The fire had reached the fourth
story before any means of escape was
found. Then ladder was thrown across
an alley fifteen feet wide, whose length
was barely enough to rest on the sils,
and on board placed on this frail
bridge, FIVE stories high, four young
women and fifteen men passed-a trial
that made some of the men so dizzy that
they strsdded the ladder and hitched
across, but all the girls walked bravely
over.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A certain psierfamilias residing near
Winstad. Connss.ieui, who is 10 the
habit Of exscting of his household q
strict fulfillmeRt Of all devotional duties,
recently heard terrible racket among
the youngsters in their dormitory. Going
10 the staircase, be siernly demanded to
know what was the matter up there The
following vas the xpisiiSiissssplY Harry
wSs't let me say ny prayers, d--n him"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A widow in 0noIdago, N. Y, recently
cut out her own daughter in the good
graces of her lover, ant. married him her
SELF To obtain rew,uge for this un-
motherly trick. the daughter set her cap
at the young mans rich father, of whom
he was the only heir, to the infinite an-
noyance of her step-cl lildren.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A lady guest at l2aducah hotel was
terribly frightened, ii other evening, by
a negro dropping llarough the ceiling
into her apartment. The landlord had
been informed th At thieves were secreted
in the house, and senE one Of the negro
walters to search the garret. The darky
made misstep, and the plastering Civ
ing way, was precipitated into the lsdy's
room
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

King John of Saxony proposes to lee
ture on literary subjects before select au-
diences, composed of his family, some
other crowned heads, and u small number
of literary and political celebrities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
Snaakinc nf Fann v Fern. a Nav YnrI

Speaking of Fam y Fern, New York
correspondent of the Cincinnati Times
writes: " Let no adj nirer of this piquant,
spiteful writer desire TO see her, lest the
romance be forever rubbed out. Self
coneeit, envy, coldness, bitterness and
harshness have written their terrible
autographs all over the poor woman's
face, so that if she ever was handsome,
they have quite marred the original de-
siun -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

During an experiment. with an aimos-
phsric pressure gas machine in an Office
on Congress street. Boston, the other
day. an explosion Of chemicals took
place, filing the room with fame, and
bulging out the froRt wall aud granite
window caps. The flames spread fercely
through the lower story and up the stair
case, cutting of sll escape for the twenty
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

A negro girl committed suicide by
taking arsenic in Georget, sn, KY, the
other day, because her crusii father would
not let her wed the object. of her affec-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
DIREO7ONs FOR rHE MANAGEMnNr Og TnE FINLEY BEE HyE

of mss
of
entering
the old hive After hs the
viii
uccssfu bee culne build
whenever
board entirely hvsby
slip the
hive the rand
the
the miller in.
The the esanes as the old Hive.
AT
til occasionally warm days. for above
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

When the angel-makers of Mon
taubsn - those infamous women who
killed the newborn babes in order TO
pocket the small p,tancs which was paid
BY the mothers FOR bringing up the little
ioaes-had been rsmsuded TO prison afte-
being sentenced. they attacked one an
other, aud fnaliy came near killing the
woman Delpech. the hideoUs "0gress of
MontAuban," as the people in that part
Of The country call her. The keepers Of
the prison were hardly able TO separate
the furious women.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16

The question of the legitimacy of
children born after their parents have
been legally separated has been a vex ed
one in France. The Court of Appeals
has az last ruled that all children born
the three bu~dredth day following that
on which The separation takes effect,
shaii be considered legitimate. A father,
il SO Inclined. can so far adopt his
illegitimate offspring as TO give them an
equal legal standing in the distribution
of his.prOperty with bis children born in
wedlock. .-i,..,,-.. ..-t. .-t.r 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-16
County Rights for Sale on Liberal Terms.

In order introduce the Hive speedily points possible EXTRA BAR
things
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OUR PRICES ARE:

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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-04
THE NEW PARTY.

Proceedings of the Afternoon Session of tho
Convention.
Upon reassembling at O'Clock the inmates OF the
morning session were read and approved
The presentation OF nominees for the various
The following were named:- -
PRoTHoNoTARY OF THE DISTRICT COURT.
william G. Claghorn.
e. w. Smitheman.
CLERK OF QUARTER sRssIoNs
l. Newton Peirce
George S. Ferguson.
W. G.. Chapman.
RECORDER or DEEDS.
Alexander X. Cutter (oeClined).
DIR. j. H. Mellinger (deClined).
Amos Briggs (decned).
e w. Smltheman.
George Gabel (declinedD.
At this point some Of the delegates protesting that
the convention was not mutual admiration society,
and declaring that the of the movement de-
men not committed, it may be, with the temperance
organization as such, but OF known probity and
capacity, motion was made that a recess be taken
for fifteen minutes to enable those present to COM
pare views.
This motion was amended first to thirty minutes
then till this evening, and finally for a day and a
week.
There was an evident feeling that the nsminees
should he citizens Of prOmin and influence, who
could carry votes with them at the election.
The discussion upon these amendments is still in
progress we go to press.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-04

an item included in Mr.. Boutwells statement. II
thus be seen that both statements were correct,
but only partial exhibits OF the actual financial
rostOn OF the nation. IL is manifesty proper that
tn Pacific Railroad bonds, for which the Govern
ment In the character OF indorser is directly liable
while being also responsible for the payment OF in
terest thereon, should be included in the OF
outstanding obligations. We may never be called
upon u hquidate them, and we sincerely trust
we Will not; but as long as they obtain circulation
ana until such time as the ability the road to meet
them at maturity is demonstrated beyond all ques-
ton OF doubt, II Is piece Of childish deceit for us to
put them aside when calculating the extent of our
liabilities 1t s also just that the accrued interest
all bonds not yet paid should enter into q state
ment OF the public debt, as It constitutes a very
important lien or the balance Of coin and currency
on hand.
"Gold opened at 1851 and exhibited strong,
steady tone In the market most of the day, advanc-
ing steadily through the intermediate fractions to
1861 the highest point reached, and at which it
closed In the ROOM The advance from the opening
figure to 1857 was slow in dun, quiet market but
the further upward movement was sharper and ac-
the reported failure OF prominent Greek house
doing business in Hanover square, branch OF Lon
don house, which has likewise another branch in Rio
Janero IL was stated that the Rio branch had
become involved in gold speculatiOns there, which
produced the suspension, and that the house was
short between 100000 and 100000 gold The ad-
vance In the premium was referred to the covering
Of this account although rumOr OF intended heavy
shipments tO-nNrrOw was circulated simultaneously
with the other report, which may have aided in the
high on the street for many years, and was one
whose bills were readily taken. After the adjourn
ment OF the board the market reacted from the
higher figure, and fell OF to 1884, luCtuating be-
when it receded to 1'51, at which 1t stood at five
o'clock
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-04
The Cuban Juntn Protest Against the Purchn sc
OfI the Isl
FROM AL.ABAM,A,
The Latest News About the EIectio

The Lhtest NeWs ABOUT the Election,
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 4-rhe election news is
meagre, and as far as heard from the vote is much
less than last year. The probabilities are in favor OF
the election OF Parkinson, Democrat, in the Third
district by handsome majority The contest be-
tween Wortley, Democrat, and Buckly, Republican,
in the Second district will he much closer than was
expected and the a,ters friends are fearful OF his
defeat account of the great falling of in the negro
vote.
NOZZLE, Aug. 4-Mann'S majority in Mobile
county, so far as heard frOu, 1852 with several
precincts to hear from. The county will probably
give 1900 for Mann.
At the court house in Baldwin county a negro
radical mob took posses sion OF the polls beat one
white man badly, and prevented every Democratic
negro from voting and were very rOtOus. The
sheriff could not control thctn That precinct gives
Buck 220 majority.
The town of Pollard, ia Escumbia county, gives
Mann 1O9 majority. Claib lrur Monroe county, az 4
p NJ, had polled 3s3 votes all for am. The ndi-
cations are that Mann is elected by $4,000.