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unonumental church.


The citizens of Memphis met in the
Greenlaw Opera House on the night Of the
9th for the purpose Of taking steps toward
the erection of Monumental Church in
eofnmemoration of the gallant Southern
soldiers who fought and fell in the late war.
From the Memphis papers we learn that
the meeting was largely attended and was
addressed by number of prominent
speakers, the most distinguished Of whom
was Hon. VIM. Stephens. Tie address
wss able and eloquent. In speaking Of
the tablets to be inscribed with the heroes
whose deeds the structure is designed to
commemorate the speaker said: 81.
Two only out of that army Of martyrs
have been singled out for especial honor.
High upon the outer face of the tower are
to be placed inches for the statues of the
two Christian Generals, Leonidas Polk and
Thomas J. Jackson.
He closed his remarks with the following
beautiful and eloquent language:
In the ages long ago, when the voyager
upon the river Nile hoated along the walls
Of the ancient Memphis, whose name, in
the language of its founders, agnifed
1.-The City of the BEST, he rested upon
his oars, while gazing with religious awe
upon the distant pyramids whose lofty
SUBMITS scared above the towers and
minarets Of that beautiful city, 50 re-
nowned for the number and splendor Of its
temples.
Let us so lay the foundatians Of this our
temple, that it shall soar as high and stand
as firm and enduring as -aa
TitaniaD fabrics, which point in Egyptian plains
To times that have no other record.
So that hereafter in the distant future,
when the world shall have done us Justice
and Heaven shall have blessed our people,
the voyager who approaches this Getty Of
the BEST throned in queenly beauty upon
these heights, may lift his eyes in wrapi
admiration and religious devotion to the
glittering spire that scars in silent grandeur
to the clouds; and bow his head in graft
tude and alteration to Him whe. though
He ''sittethupon the circle of the heavens, .
condeseends to fill His earthly temples
with the glory Of his presence
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board Of Edu,atio,,

The Board of Education held a meeting
last evening at their office A COMMUNE
cation signed ''Yox Popui' from the City
Council was received and the Secretary re-
quested to ask for the name of the author
with view to investigate the facts stated
therein.
Voted that Messrs Weakley, Griffith and
Kinney, be appointed committee to in
vestigate the charges as made to the City
Council against the Superintendent Of
making determinations in the purchase OF
school books and stationary from city
bookstores.
Voted that the committee on text books
be requested to report at AZ early day as
practicable
Voted that the committee on salaries be
requested to report to an adjourned meet
ing tomorrow (this) evening.
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WASHINGTON.
Postal DtffieuIty win France.

Postal Difficulty with France.
WASHINGTON, Nov 29.-It is stated the
French government, which refused TO nego-
tate a now postal treaty with Senator
Ramsey on a more liberal basis, has asked
that the present treaty, which expires on
the first of February, 1870, be renewed for
one year. This request our government
has positively declined
ways and Means.
The Ways and Means Committee had a
quorum this morning, and proceeded to the
business in order. The House demands a
report on the tariff in two weeks from to-
, day. GAIA a
sfsrant interviewed.
Senator Edwards of Vermont, had en- in
terview with the President this morning.
Subsequently Secretary Fish, Belknap and
Attorney General Hoar were in consulta-
ton with the President.
N. C.'s
The members of Congress who have ar-
rIsedhere have considerable business 20 at
tend to at the various departments. A
large proportion of them have already had
interviews with Secretary Boutwell,, the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Treas
uTer Spinner and other treasury officials.
Department Reports
The Secretary of the Navy is still en-
gagged in preparing his report.
Commission Delano's report will be
handed to Secretary Boutwell,.
New Assessors.
Edward Ryan was appointed Assessor OF
Internal Revenue for the Second District
Of New York, vice Mcfarland, who recent
ly shot Mr.. Richardson.
The following assistant assessors were
also appointed: William h Herr for the
Fourth District of Pennsylvania, and
William A. Heron for the Twenty second
District of Pennsylvania
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MISSISSIPPI.
Negroes Threaten TO Burn water
Valley,


Negroes Threaten to Burn water
valley.
MEAPH1s, Nov. 29.-Troubles in Missis-
sippi are increasing. The citizens of Wa
ter Valley were very much alarmed last
night at reported threats of the negroes to
burn the town, and a committee went to
Grenada after troops. General Penny
baker sent them late last night.
Serious Riot ut WinOna.
Yesterday afternoon serious riot occur.
red at Winona, on the Mississippi Central
Railroad, between the blacks and whites,
during which some fifty shots were fred,
but fortunately no one injured. Couriers
we're sent to Grenada for troops, but they
were absent at Water Valley at last accounts,
and further trouble was imminent.
still Another RiOt--VyhOsc Country
is This, Anyhow
The Grenada Sentinel of Saturday con-
firms the reported fight between the whites
and blacks in Sunfower county, on the Sat
urday previous, during which thirteen Of
the latter are reported to have been killed,
and says that Comback, the leader of the
blacks, has been arrested by the military
and is now in Jail. Some eight or ten citi-
zens have also been arrested.
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EXCITING SCENE.
Sensation in Court A Woman
Throws Sulphuric Acid AbOnt in a
Reckless Manner

Sensation in Court Woman
Throws Sulphuric Acid AbOnI in a
Reckless Manner
From the Bedford Pa) Gazette.
The court room on Monday afternoon
last was the scene of an unusual and ex-
citing occurrence A yenng lady who
had been cruelty wronged, and who had
sought redress through the strong arm of
the law, and finding that process a rather
tedious one according to her notions, I'M
dertoOk to take the case out of the hands
of the court and jury, by inflicting a sud-
den and terrible punishment on the young
man who had robbed her of a yirtuous
name Several hours before the tragic
scene in the court room the
young lady in question had pro-
cured at one of our drug stores a
quantity of sulphWic acid, which she put
into a common tin cup, and carefully con-
Cealed the same under her shawl. She
took chair inside the bar with her attOT-
neys, and when her betrayeT came into
her presence, she mOtioned him to come
her, and when he had reached the proper
distance, she threw the contents of the
cup at him, intending to strike him in the
face, but, as he lodged, the greater por-
ton of the acid was received ON his head.
This scene created quite buzz in the
court room. Lawyers in the vicinity OF
the affair had their broadclOth ruined, fOI
wherever the acid touched brilliant scar
let was produced. The young lady was
Immediately arrested and sent to Jail,
while the injured youth was placed under
medical treatment, and is now doing well.
Subsequently the woman was taken out OF
jail, and held in 81 900 bail for her ap
pearance at the Quarter Sessions.
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graded as to refuse to pay their taxes. He
would admit that the taxes were heavy azd
burdensome: SO were the burdens Of any
man or people who have incurre2 heavy IL
abilities and expect to pay tssem. 1t was
said that this was not recadiation, but only
a postponement of She payment of the
debt. He would rather see q sum of money
in the Treasury over and above the
current expenses of the State, with
whic,, to begin the liquidation of
this debt. He thought every thing
looking to that result was being done. The
debt was tremendous, argue and arrange it
as they would, and was one OF certain pay
ment or reputation. Inc idea that the
people of Tennessee were ripe for repudia-
ton. he did not believe. de warned the
Senators of the responsibility resting upon
them, at the present time, OF reducing the
taxes; because, if they should reduce them,
they would, at no distant day, impose upon
their successors the necessity Of increasing
them for these purposes. The great ques-
ton is one of reputation or OF payment.
If they made provisions for diminishing
taxes. they would certainly enter
into reputation. He was not will
ing to increase them, but was
opposed to their reduction. They had bet
ter pause before acting in this matter. He
hoped reconsideration of the vote pass
ing the bill would prevail.
Mr.. Etheridge followed in lengthy
speech after which,
On motion of Mr. Cooper, of Bedford,
the bill was made the special order for to
morrow at 10 o'clock, till which time the
Senate adjourned.
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VIEWER SAY DIE.

From the telegram from Washington to-
day, we judge that Andy johnson has
nailed the above motto to his mast He
is going to be on hand this winter at
Washington to give the Radicals the best
he has in his shop as guerilla. Very well.
We would have preferred his making the
fight in the Senate, but better outside thar
not at all.
We don't care a fig for his making
Rome howl etc, but we do want the
truth of history told, as we believe he
alone can tell it. If he can add one mite
to the power that all patriots invoke
against those who have so wickedly
thrown away pearl richer than all theil
tribe, we give him God-speed in the en-
deavor.-TelGgrdph and Messenger
Ga.
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FRANCE.
Speaks out in Meeting.

PARIS, Nov. 29,-There was reunion
of the Senate and Corps Legislatif to-day.
The Emperor was present, and made an
important speech. He said that, between
those who would grant nothing and those
who demanded ALL glorious course might
be chosen. He announced himself ready
to grant reforms. In closing, he compli-
mented the United States.
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NEW YORK.
A, RiehsIrdson Sinkine.

New YoKK, Nov pa. d. Richardson
Is this morning thought TO be gradually
sinking and no hopes are entertained Of his
recovery.
New YORK, Nov. %, , P M-The ball
was extracted from Richardson this morn
ing His condition is more precarious
than ever.
The Alabama Claims RedeViVi.
The Times urges the transfer of thenego-
tiations relative TO the Alabama claims to
Washington. 1t doubts the report that
negotiations have been re-opened by Mot
ley. 1t says, however, we have reasons to
believe that the British Government was
officially notified some time since by the
Secretary of State that this Government
was ready TO receive any new proposition
which the British Cabinet might choose to
submit. This was a mere formal notiica-
ton, but certainly not re-opening of it
It was simply necessary fonnality in any
event
Another DraWback--OiI and Water,
Another class of drawback rascality in
the Custom House is now under investiga-
ton by the District Attorney. These new
frauds differ from those previously discov-
cred in the fact that the goods on which the
drawback was claimed were Ostensibly ship
ped, although the packages were in reality bo-
gus; barrels of water forinstance, being sub
stituted for barrels of oil. The culprits
seem to be a different set OF offenders from
those concerned in previous frauds, and, so
far as is known, no officials are implicated
Their extent is not fully ascertained. No
arrests have yet been made.
$50 LabOrers SWindIed.
A set of sharpers calling themselves Tot
ten & Co. having an office in William
street, succeeded in swindling about 75O
laborers out of FIVE dollars each, under pre-
tence Of furnishing them passage TO New
Orleans, at which place they would be set
TO work at 1915 per day. On Saturday,
the day Of sailing, their Office was closed,
and Totten & Co. failed to put in an ap-
pea-anCc.
Checks Oh Erie.
The suit Of the Erie Railroad vs.. Wander
bit. was resumed before Judge Barnard
to-day. Nh AIlaiTe, paying teller of the
Manhattan Company testified the S4G0, 600
and S5iO. 600 checks were paid ont of Erie
money.
Judse Beach moved to dismiss the COM
plant On the ground that no cause Of
action was made out, no proof of fraud
and conspiracy given, and if, in
fact. the Erie Railroad had fraud
ulently paid out money, 1t could not
sue to recover hack its money. He could
not see wheEe there was any evidence
TO support the complaint Mr.
Field, for the EEie road thought defendant
had with remarkable fabulousness pre-
sisted in saying that the Railroad owed
him nothing, that he had no claim on them,
vet he got from Mr.. Drew $500, 900 more
Than the stock was worth, and 81, 900, 900
Of payment of it from the funds
of the company What the plaintiff
now insisted on was that the money IN
lawfully paid ont shouid be returned to
them
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somewhat Improving.

The morals Of the neighborhood in the
vicinity of the eontraband camp, and out
on the Hillsboro and Granny White pike,
and the Franklin pike, are it would appear
improving to some extent. There have
been no stealings or pilferings out there OF
consequence, as we learn, for some days
past. 1t may be that, like the boa eonstrie-
tor when he gormandizes on the prey he
erushes in his coils and swallows, the black
serpent in these Localities are feasting and
Cutting themselves on stuffs already stolen,
preparatory to other nefarious raids upon
the smokehouse5 and the community.
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THE SPANISH GUNBOATs

The Trfbune,s Answer 20 the DiariO.
New York, Nov. 29.-The Tribune says
in spite of the Captain Generals question
able organ, it is re-asserted that the Span
ish Admiral, Malcolm, did intend reprisals
upon American commerce in a conceivable
event, and that Minister Roberts has not
changed the demonstrative tone Of his
diplomacy. Both Admiral Malcolm and
Minister Roberts will now, perforce, await
the issue Of the gunboat litigation and the
action of Congress. If by that time they
wish to treat, to sell out, or to make wsr,
they will be in order
Motion for Release.
On Thursday afternoon motion to dis
charge the Spanish gunboats from the Gus
tody of the Marshal, on the ground that
no war exists between Spain and
Peru, and no proof exists of gun
boats being intended to act Extensively
against Peru, will be argued before Judge
Blatchford District Attorney Pierpont
gives it as his opinion that the motion will
ha daYiad
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s,enIina MONEY and JeNyeIrY.

Sam Whitefield, a negro man who for
got the great name he bears, was arrested
last night by patrolman Crunk, charged
with stealing money and jewelry from
Sarah Hilton. Sam was put in the lock
up and will have to sing out "all Halle
in the Recorders Court this morning.
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WINNIPEG.

Committee of the Whole, On the
State of the Country.
ST. Paul, Nov. pa letter from Penn
bino was received Saturday night, which
states that the insurgents are arranging to
hold a council of representatives from the
different districts to consider the state of
the country, and to determine as to their
future action.
Gov. McTayish is very low.
Gov McDougall is at Pembino.
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acknowledgements.

We acknowledge with thanks the receipt
of complimentary ticket to the exercises
and festivities of St. Andrews Day by the
Caledonian Society Also, to the ConcOT-
dia Club to the ball to be given at their
hall, Wednesday night Both will, nj
doubt, be recherche affairs.
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barney Hughes.

The many friends of this universal favor.
tie throughout the late ''so-ealled Con
federate States will be pleased to learn that
he is one of the irrepressible institutions
of the thriving city of Memphis, acting in
the capacity of General Ticket Agent for
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
The route over this road, via Decatur, is
becoming the favorite with travellers to
New Orleans and Memphis. An improve
ment is needed in the sleeping car accom-
modations from Nashville to make this
route uncomfortable.
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R,n.si, Of uiss Ka1e Ci:oer,,

This charming little lady and promising
young actress, will have benefit on Friday
night next, in which the entire company
take part she has remarkable versatility
of talent, and for one so young has already
achieved an enviable reputation. Her
singing and dancing, particularly, We have
never seen surpassed. She will appear on
the night referred to as Gertrude, in the
play of the Little Treasure Miss Gil
bert was born in this city, and as one of
our home pets she is entitled to, and should
have a full house
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IOWA.
ARniIroah smash.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Nov. 29.-This morn
ing the western bound train on the Bur
hngton and Missouri Railroad ran into &
wood train, eight miles west of Mount
Pleasant, killing one person and injuring
four others. The cars were badly smashed
on both trains.
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Larceny OF Gnn,Is-

Ann Rabbit, who is not one of the mum
Der of rabbits that Justice Matthews had
numbered, nor one that Ambrose and 9th.
ers had killed on the big hunt, but alto
gether another kind of Rabbit, was arrest
ed last night by policeman Edwards, charged
with stealing goods from d. NJ SObel. Ann
will have hearing this morning before Re
cor1er Haila
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arruY heer awl the
way from Georgy just in time to see the
CRATE Convenshun, the CRATE Rec Unnion
Nv the "Army of Tennessee" and ''the
Cavalry NV the West" they was seve-
raj Nv EN-; sum fellers with maggnyfyin
specks, thunk they was about 2
hundred and 80 in awl, from
different parts Nv the the cuntry; went
to the Wiseacre Hall to see 'em mingIe
together, and hear Ginrul Shurman spoke
a peace, Ginrul Pope also spoked, but
didn't reach as fur as he did when the
''Boys in Gray" was helpin him up be
hind; Ginrul Wilson spouted for the
Cavalry, and several other small fry
spoked Nv battles their friends WIS in;
but they awl forgot to say anything about
Bully Run and several other runs whar
they bore a extinguished part; Ginrul
Grant didn't cum, but sent his blessin by
Ginrul Sherman, he's the Teller what
made the march to the sea, as there
wasn't anything else in partiklar to march
agin jist then, while they wur speek
in, sed to teller who wur takin
notes, rather a lank lOokin cuss, ses j,
is this the full strength NV the kumpny
ses he no, things will be much stronger
when the cullud bfethrin Gums in, and eff
you want to see EN- out in full force, jist
go to the bankWet at the Calf House, ak
kordingly j went 10 the Calf House at
9 O'Clock end when they awl kums in,
seed the same hungry lOokin Teller with
his note book; ses to him ole teller,
see you ar on hand, ses he, yes am al
ways on hand at SIGH Ockashuns as this,
and he amejuntly put up his notes, and
wont into things on the table tolurable
prOmlskusly; arter a while, when he
stopped to take breth, SEES i, ole teller,
whar ar you frum, SEES he j am the cur
rier NV the Journal, ses to myself,
he must be strong teller, a neer
relashun Nv Grant, then ses i, old teller,
did it ever Okkur to you that things is
lOOkin little delappadated about this ere
cOnsern, yes says he, they was Orfully
thinned out while they was a travellin
down South, some years ago, in the times
what tried mems sOles, they was onst about
$50 thousand strong, but now they cant
muster over 2 hundred and 80 or so; poor
fellows, i felt sorry lur 'em, and the
thought was 50 mellonkOlly we left as
soon as the wine gin out, and Currier, with
teers in them eyes NV his'n told me Butler
was thar in disgise, and advised me to go
immejuntly to my Hotel, and keep my
hand on my Pocket Book, but as lost
mine endurin Wilson's rade on Selmy,
wasn't much skeered
Well hev arruv at my Hotel, and write
you this this ere hurried Pistol, and no
more at present from yOur'n
Bill ARP
what used to live in the cmtry neer Rome
GeOrgy.
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Handling Sfnck.

Messrs. J. NJ. Kleiser & Co. have stabbed
thus far during the present season more
horses and mules than they have ever done
before in any one season. Ever since the
weeks preceding the races, their stables
have been full, and they have been busily
engaged all the time. They have received,
shipped and transferred droves of stock
from Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and other
States This branch of business has be-
come an extensive and an important one
in Our CITY
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EIizabeIhtOVVn and Padncah Rail-

Work ON this road is progressing salts
factorily and large number of hands are
employed on it daily Five hundred more
hands, we learn, are wanted, to push for
ward the work. This would be an excel
lent opportunity for the hundreds Of
negroes in the vicinity Of the Contraband
Camp, and who are loafng about the
strnets
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SUPERINTENDENT Of Our schools.

We are requested to give notice that the
committee appointed by the Board of Edu-
cation to investigate certain charges against
the Superintendent of the Public Schools,
will be in session this morning at the
Boards Office, on South Cherry street,
from 10 to IL o'clock, when and where all
parties having information touching such
charges are requested to be present and aid
in said investigation, as it is desirable that
full Justice be done all parties in the
Dremises
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wn.,,s,he Na,ter Xi,b Cold

Gold tumbled s. muehly" in New York
Yesterday. The New York World com
menting on the late slump when II
touched 1919, says: g Wall street people
predict that I2O will be reached before the
Presidents MESSAGE Is out.
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Inst Discovered.

Franklin Pierce was the fourteenth
President Of the United States. There are
fourteen letters in his name, and the first
letters of the Christian and surname being
+. and P. stand for Fourteenth President.
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CALIFORNIA.
Something New.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 29.-Paymaster W.
G. Marcy of Mare Island Navy Yard, al
estimated defaulter in the sum Of $40, 900,
has turned his property over to the Gov
eminent. 1t will by no means cover the
defalcation.
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That CLOCK ON College street.

front Of the jewelry store of Messrs. Gates
Il Pohlman, if it is not the - old clock on
the stairs" that Longfellow made tick to the
never forever, forever never of human
existence, Is equally valuable 1t runs all
night and keeps the proper time too, show
ing to the passer-by, be it ever so dark, the
hour, by the illumination of gas before its
face. Many times as the I'VE sma hours
drew on apace, has its unering finger
warned us onward with our dottings and
orr iOttinps