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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01

DUTH LODGE. DEGREE OF REBEccA.
IL meets Friday evening. July 2 at half past
seven o'clock. Every member Il requested TO
be present. a. business Of importance will come
BY order Of L. p. Prescott, N. a. M
l0s-lU j. \. RUSSELL. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01

London Money : July l, / pm
Five twenties, sOa Erie, l9l; Consols, 80.
Illinois Central, IS; Frankfort bonds,
Qcl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01
NeD York Stock-July l, IL am
Market steady. with fair demand.

Licerpool CottOn-July l, pm
Market opened firmer uplands, l2sd
Orleans, l23d sales for the day, 10000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
Il Irish Literary Association II" will be held
this evening, at their new hall on Poplar street.
between Main and Second. All members are
respectfully requested to attend.
July ], 1869. p. ID. BOYLE. Secretary.
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Preamble and 'ResoIu.
tionS Adopted.

WHEREAS. The prosperity of the city of
which should be promoted by all Legitimate
means at the hands Of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, The reduction OF the rate of
freights on our rivers is essential to their pros
perity, and an especial object to be attained
and
WHEREAS. The Mississippi Valley Nayiea-
tien Company of the South and West, as rep
resented here, believe that their plan of navi-
eating the Mississippi river and its tributaries
and low rates of insurance /; therefore, be il
Resolred. That the Directory of the said
Company submit the following proposition to
the merchants and business n en- Of N cns.h:ss
and It's vicinity:
Said Company propose to carry fteights be-
tween
st. Louis and Memphis, AZ the rate OF
I5c. per 100 lbs.
Louisville and Memphis, Mt ne rate
Of I5c. per 100 lbs.
Above the Falls, nj the rate Of zoe.
per 100 lbs.
Memphis and New Orleans, At the
rate of zoe. per 100 lbs.
Resotved. That this proposition refers only
to those who are now, or may hereafter become
Stockholders In this company.
Resolped That five hundred copies Of the
foregoing preamble and resolutions be printed
for distribution among the business men OF
Memphis and its vicinity.
True COPY from minutes.
102-10 N. s. OTIS. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01

kew York Noney-July l, 1925 M.
Governments opened dull but steady
in prices. Gold carrying at 3-l6 per
cent, with large short interest out Ex-
change steady st 1898 for sixty-dsy bills.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-01
THE YERGER TRIAL.
Fifteenth Day-TestimOny to Estab.
fish Yergerss Insanity.

As matter of local interest, we make
some extracts from the jackson CariOs
of the testimony introduced on last Sat
urday, June 2eth, to establish Yerger's
insanity:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
RIVER IMPROVEMENT CONVENTION.

PORTAGE CITY, Wis, Oct. 21.-The call TO.
River Improvement Convention at Portage City, Oct
90, responded to by large attendance OF delegate
from most Of the Of Central Wisconsin, by Gov
Merrill, and delegates from iowa. and by Gov. Marshal
and associates from Minnesota. with others from dstrc
In and out OF the States, numbering together about @
delegates The Convention was permanently ORGANIZED
by the appointment Of Gov. Merrill Of Iowa, permanent
President Gov. Marshall Of Minnesota, Gov Fairchfd
OF Wisconsin, and Others NcePresidcnts with seyera
Secretaries The Convention after dsposng OF Its bust
satisfactorily adjourned, subject the call OF u
officers. The following are the most important OF the
RSsoIred That water route BY steamboats,
sppi barbors aud unload the Of h
great lakes ID great necessity.
That shown by the Government tina
can through the Fox and Wisconsin, Rivers b,
original policy Government 70 make them public highways sna
be carried u substantially pledged itself 90 tbs When iep
the control Of these streams by the act which admitted Wisconsin
State into The Union.
survey the Government shows that
the OF uniting the Mississippi River with the great lakes BY steam
boat channel will greatly exceed four millions Of DOLL which no,
carrying Of the Northwest would be injustice and
gross wrong put of this great work.
Resolved That the Erie Canal with its contracted ehannes ia
small locks the 81 Its bOats with
drawbacks kept down freight charges Il therefore clear that rye
With large locks which be nagsted by eamho
moving $50 miles "a hours will protect the North en State,
from immeasnTesble'c charges dangerous conditions .
Resolved That and important Of the Rde CANAL
the face OF the competition country that water
demanded without them the values Of
dcns lost they cannot be carried 20 market Otherwise k
roads giving activity the business Of the country by ng viii
population made meet the varied CON
merciai wants Of great AID prosperous community
That the Northwest cheap transportation
with their vessels upon equ terms thus giving the public ih
benefits Of free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
FATHER HYACINTHE.

To judge from the numerous pieces of PASTE
board, recording the Of sundry citizens among
them those of several weknown pulpit orators. strewn
the table in Father Hyacnthes room the request Of
that gentleman to be left alone is UNDECIDED The earle
however is all that is admitted the reverend Father
persistently refusing 20 any except those with
whom no Is personally acquainted or who come with
recommendations transact business Yesterday only
two OF the callers admitted Father Hya
cnthe beng absent from the hotel the greater part the
day He visited of the public institutions and in
tends TO take view Of everything Of interest If the
public will courteousy let him. Except the ceremony
Of saying mass the monk adheres strictly to the rules
Of priesthood in his Church. and openly proclams HE
intention to 1--we and die Catholic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
JAPAN

THE NIKE or EpfNBURG BRILLIANTLY RE
CIV Ed BY lib mIKADO-ATTEMPg 30 MUIR
DEk TIKI BRITISH MINIsTEh--QU ARRELING
AMI AsSASsINATh0Ns AMONG TeE PRINCES
WAE PROBABLE-FHE DAMIOs SURRENDER
THEIR ESTATES TO FDE MIKAD0.
SAN FRAxCIsCO, Oct, 9i>-The steamer &aperi-
"a, which arrived here yesterday reports t&t the Dscep
ton Of the Duke Of EdinbuFss at Yokohama. very
cordial The British residents presented sddres TO
when the Prince replied appropriately. On the IEs of
SspLember His Royal Higbness drove 10 Yeddo where e
tic guest OF I've Mkado. The road tile entire as
lance was brilliantly Illuminated with native lantsfps %
heet ~ nine japanese vessels were at Tsddo
Heavy rains prevailed at the time, which
prevented the anticipated outdoor festiv1'bss
On The ~ the Duke Sir Hairy ParcS aud Admiral kcPp
PAID state visit 20 the H,kadO The DIXIE returned W
Yokohama the sth, giIeee the festivities were con:
tnued for several days. HS paid VISIT 90 Osaca, ana
while returning had "A BaFTON escape, HE yesre tbs
balainis colldEg with JApanese steamer IS Gaatea
With the Prince board, LETT Yokohama on the Bth iOr
China IL was understood that tie Prince WONG fst
PekiB n private ind vdua the Emperor Of CAIa nov
Ing Fefased him Slate reception.
An attDPt % HNsassnate the British Minister Yeddo
has been fsstrated. Sir Henry Ksppel the CoinAndeP
- fhs British squadron in China aud japan was enter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
GENERAL rELEGRApHIc NEWS.

THE steam saw-mill of RyersOn a. John
burned at MuskegoD, Mich, ON wednesday Loss
$4,000; no insurance.
The sixth annual convention of lOeOmO-
tive met at Baltimore yesterday Charles VIII
son delivered an address.
One of the crew of the Cuba, at Will
mIngton, n. C., committed suicide BY jumping from
window OF the Seamen's Home.
The tobacco factory of Mr. Dickson at
Hannibal, Mo-, burned on Tuesday night Loss
$4,000; partially insured.
The recent rain storm in California caused
great the grain exposed along the railroads.
and the banks Of the rivers, awaiting transportation
Mayor Fox of Philadelphia has recon-
nenced the dismissal Of all police officers appointed by
Republican Mayors Nineteen were dismissed yesterday
Boats were moving freely on the Enc Ca
nal on Wednesday evening The Fish Creek Ieeder mas
been ordered TO be advertised aud let by the Canal Board
The Hon. John V. Farrell of Chicago has
made the nine Bishops Of the Methodist Church ano also
himself life members OF the Evangelical Advertising As
sociatiOD.
THE Walpole and Westminster bridge
across the Connecticut River was carried away on
Wednesday night An old pier, which had stood Tor y
years. crubed aud caused the bridge Ia fall The cost
Of recOnsructing the bridge will amount to $500 Oh
5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
CHINA.

BE5aISH DEVASTATION OF PRINCE sKUNG-
CHURCH BC1SNING--A MISSIONARY KILLED
THE ENGLISH PRINCE TO VISIT HONG KONG.
San FRANCISCO, Oct. 2i-From Chine news
has anged that the Austrian Embassy, having concluded
treaty With that country reached Ossca the Gath Of
Of September, route Yeddo TO negotiate treaty
with JaSan. The British press Of China filed with
bitter comments The report fran Pekin thateF1nce
Kung as refused 70 ree6ye the Duke OF Ednburg The
Oriental oel at Macao had been totally destroyed by
fire. A Large Saigon noe junk hew up at Swallow.
Thirty Chiasmen were kad aud % wounded. The igur
derer Of BS.wOrty az Hogg Kong had been discharged
The Inhabitants Of TsBnyefOO, in the province
OF szem1enc. had destroyed the Roman CsIho-
lie Chucb m that place and maltreated tie
native Christians Great preparations being raG6e
at Hong Kong receive tAe Duke 0s Edinburg Che
Prince had dee Jed not to Wat Shanghai The Rev. u.
Williamson late of the London Missionary Society,
murdered tas 26th Of August by Chinese robbers
Tenzin. whle PlOceeding up ts Grand Canal Several
0ytrages fOn0GenTs were repeated The United States
6aEsip DeTW3re and the MoiLoooy apd AshuelOt were
atEokonama. Yle Oneida was 81 The wty 10 San Fran
cissr. The UuaGiltk and Maum0z were Southern
stations. The AIooItOOk had been sold e. Yokohama,
anafle Ashntlot aRf MonOeacy Likely 10 fud pur
ch2S9,s la China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
ALLEGED FRAUDS IN LOUISIANA

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21.-The city papers for
time past have been ventating the fact that the
State was being defrauded Of money amounting the
aggregate several hundred thousand dollars, under
color the law for the relief Of the veterans OF 1914 and
1876 the general Impression being that there were not
hundred Of this class living In regard To this matter,
Judge Abel Of the First District Court yesterday
assembled the Grand Jury and delivered long charge OF
which the following IL extract have felt II duty
TO call together IN this summary manner 10 cheek
and finally stop, II possible one OF the most daring and
successful frauds that has yet been peretrated upon the
Treasurer aud this accomplished by wholesale per-
Jury, subOrnatiOn Of PERJURY and 10 IL believed by the
completely oficer0 In position" lie states that he
audes the false corrupt and fraudulent obtaining OF
upon the State Treasurer by virtue OF the Act
OF the General Assembly approved In lsGs for the relief
OF the who served under Gen. jackson il the
battle OF New. Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
IIAYTI.

THE FIRST HAYTIEN NAVAL FIGHT-A DESPER-
ATE STATE OF AFFAIRS-GOLD AT S1,0OO-
PORK AT $4,000.
PoRT-AU-PRINCE Oct. 5-The news from the
North Is lInfavorable for the Government. There
has been an engagement in the vicinity of Cape
Haytien, between Salnaves two war steamers, the
Sanave and the Alexandra Potion, and the two rebel
steamers the Quaker City and the Florida resulting
disastrously TO the first-named vessel. The fight
took place shortly after daybreak, and was not of
long duration; but the rebels although not gaining
decisive victory and too badly damaged to pursue
the enemy so completely disabled the Sanave that
she had to be towed into the Cape by the Alexandra
Potion after the engagement. Subsequently the
Quaker City commenced bombarding Fort Picolet
one of the defenses Of the haTbor of Cape Haytien
and il is feared that the next arrival from the North
will bring intelligence that the town has been taken
by the insurgents
The depreciation of the paper currency of the
country is something fTightful. Ten or twelve days
ago the p1iCe of gold stood at 1880 Haytien money
for 81 specie President Salnave threw the blame Of
the advance upon the shoulders of the Government
brokers, causing all of them to be arrested and
thrown into prison. and afterward sending some
twenty Of Shem to the army to serve as soldiers.
These extreme measures had the Ieffect of immedi-
atey bringing down the price of gold to 1900 where
it stands to-day but in such a state Of things bust
ness as may be imagined, is completely paralyzed.
Coffee is selling ut the rate of $4,000 per
100 pounds. and as a, consequence dry goods and
provisions are at fabulous prices-a barrel of pork,
s., 900 box of smoked behring's, $50 a box
pfsoap, $2GOO and so forth. Affairs could not be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
MARINE DISASTERS.

LOSS OF THE STEAMER SIERRA NEYADA-HER
PASSENGERS SAVED.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 20.-The steamer Sierra
Nevada hence Sept l6 San Luis 0bspo went ashore
on the l7th during heavy fog near Piedras Bancos,
few miles south OF Monterey. Her passengers were
saved. The vessel and cargo are total loss.
LOSS OF THE SHIP FALCON.
YOKOHAMA, Sept. 29.-The ship Falcon was
wrecked near New Chang recently, and became total
loss
PROBABLE LOSS OF THE CLIPPER FLYING sCUD
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 20.-Nothing has been
heard from the ship Flying scud which left Yokohama
on the 18th Of August last 1t known that she encoun'
tered typhoen, and it. feared that the ship and all
hands are lost.
DISASTER TO THE BRIG RUSH-THE CAPTAIN AND
MATE WASHED OVERHEARD.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21-The q. s. Consul at
Gibraltar under date Of Oct s. reports the arrival there
the evening previous Of the brig Rush OF New.York,
bound TO Malta, In gale the 18th Of September her
master named John Petty, and mate, Joseph w Conk,
ling and seaman named Henry Peterson were washed
overheard and lost On the nth Of september she spoke
the ship Golden Rule Of Boston, and the latter put on
board of her her second mate, who brought the Rus
safely To Gibraltar The Rush suffered in the loss OF
boats sails &C. but 10 ret and sail for Malta about
the 9Th OF October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
WHY GEN. MAGRUDER ENTERED THE REBEL
ARMY,

Boston, Oct. 21.-At the annual dinner of a
military company in this city Tuesday, Gen Magruder
made an interesting address, in the Of which he
said:
am now going to give account which can be made
public IL may be considered desirable and which the
first have alluded to tOf the circumstances
un which left the flag During the dark days in
first second command in the defenses Of Washing
Mr. Lincoln said to me, The government OF your
State Wirgina) refuses send her quota of the $1,000
called for Imagining that he would IKE 10 know
I'm case the State went what would do said TO him.
'Of thing rest assured Mr. Lincoln 80 long as am
In command YOU and your family may rest in perfect
safety in the White House, and II send IN my reslgna
ton, shall be apprsed or II nj the same une tt IL
goes to the Adutant General and promise TO remain IN
the city u hours afterward adding aughingy, Il wish
10 be we'll of with the old love before am with the
be well of with the old love. did remain 10 hours AFTER
resignation and then made my way 10 Long Bridge
When reached the draw II was three minutes past
O'Clock night, and the draw bridge mad been raised
stationed there Lieut. Baird, MaJOrGen-
era Of the U. S. Army aud his company being IN my
regiment, all the men knew Inc. said TO Lieut. BAIRD,
Il have this favor TO ask of you that you Will let me pass
the draw. Tho Leutenants reply was, In substance /
wish had not 20 lnake the request and would 70
God you coming from Virginia instead OF going TO
it, He, however, let me pass"
Gen. Magruder said the struggle In his mind was
between OF his duty TO the flag and his country,
hand, and all those ideas and feelings which
bred in HIM Nrginian, on the other. 81 placed
my fortunes this one bark, and after a long dark
night all lost, save my honor He then PAID IA
tribute of respect others Of his companions IN arms
who had embraced the cause OF secession, believing III
right and justice, and claimed that such men were
aetuated by unworthy principles in CONCLUSION he
expressed his readiness and anxiety 70 do all In HE
power to heal the wounds caused by the war TO re-
the sundered ties and 10 cherish all that was
left fraternal feeling which must form the basis Of
the true Union for which he earnestly hoped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
TIE ERIE TROUBLES.

Delegates from the Port Jervis and Susque-
hanna shops arrived in jersey City yesterday morning
They reported that the shops Susquehanna closed
again ard that the workmen at Buffalo showed signs
Of Tesumlng. An effort wac made to hold meeting az
noon but only those who wcse at work could be in.
duced to attend In the evening another attempt
made butwihout Tho delegates said that they
had wis to create disturbance OF any kind and II
abide by the rules OF the Association they
would not be interfered with About 30 men out at
the paper which the Company has prepared. They
offered to work, but the Company would not receive
strikers say that Mr. Brooks superintendent OF Motive
Power, who was once an engineer and leader Of the
cause OF the present troubles Fisk they are beginning
TO think is not always to be- be- depended GSi5
II said that ahogus dispatch was sent susquehanna
SAYING nt the tbere 10 Tese q. So The
when the JerseyCity heard that the susquehanna
aR Ssf y TSe Day
hanna mechanics 1ennd that the dlepatch OF the day
row no prospect that they viii resume work uncondl
tonally fhe Poet Jervis men gay that they
wS@ @sd t hU th sse v SGee not doing light
Il was understood between Fisk aud them that they
Tay say that the Company had due notice and that the
shops both sides Of fc1t Jervs were PAID on before
tho 6th. Mr.. Brown. the Superintendent s1ys that ne
finds 10 dissatisfaction among the men at Jersey cry
except among those who would not sign the roll Inc
strikes t the other end OF The road will pra6ay cause
the Company much trouble, Tor the men declare that
they vii hold ont.
WHEN THE ERIE woRKNEN HAVE BEEN PAID
TO tee Editor Of The tribune
SIR IN one of the New-YOrk journals OF Oct.
10 there Is statement said to be from the MANAGERS OF
the Erie Railway TO the effect that heretofore the en-
plOyes Of the mad paid promptly on the iotn
~ each month; aRd also that the reason OF to uenS
this time the dHculty Of obtaining small nOes anu
TIE interruption OF gravel caused by the recent Icshe
HO2 true this siateu may he In TegaIN 10 otnsr places
got purpose state but the FOLLOWING uacs Oh
BlICk the OF the SSsqnebanna shop were pau may
49, me 10. ~ Afosfh Daf Tine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
coNpucroRs, NATIONAL CONVENTION.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct 2l.-The Conductors.
National Convention called order at 10 o'clock this
morning communication from the Western Union
Telegraph Company rendering free OF their telegraph
to the members Of the Convention during the session was
read the Secretary and thanks OF the Convention
were returned j. s. Judd, Chairman Of the Committee
on FDauces and Grievances submitted the report OF that
committee, which agreed 10. Samuel Titus, Chair
man OF the Committee Constitution aud BY Laws. sub
mitted long report from that committee. suggesting
suudry amendments TO the constitution and bylaws
which were considered amended aud agreed TO- The
Executive Committee has beer instructed 10 for
trim 10 Louisville and return for the Convention j. W.
seyulour OF the Illinois Central Railroad has been
selected 10 deliver the next annual address Tie follow
ing ofcers were elected for the ensuing year; President
Lanes Marshall OF the New York and Harlem Railroad
Vice President. Samuel Titus OF the NewYork Central
Railroad Secretary and Treasurer, Henry G. Farmer;
Executive Committee, John W. Moore Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, n. Horuer Of the Pittsburgh, Cm
ciunat aud ST. Louis Railroad N. L. Wood OF the Cleye
land Columbus, and Cincinnati and Indianapolis Kali.
road The Convention adjourned TO meet ia Philade-
phla on the first Wednesday In October, 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
VOL. XXIX....NO' 1905.
FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN.

REPUBLICAN LEADERS TO BE sHoT-INTERCEs-
SION OF THE DUKE OF hONTPENSlEk-1EN'
PRIM AGAIN DECLARES HIMSELF A MON
MADRID Thursday, Oct a. 1869.
All the Republican leaders captured with arms IN
their hands and at the head of armed bands are to
be shot. Some executions have already taken place
The Duke of Montpensieri has interceded with the
Regent for the life of the leader of the attempted
revolt at Seville. In the COrtes, to-day Cen fIin
referring to the rumors current in regard 70 MS Po
cal faith declared that he was monarchisI anu e0
such was opposed to the establishment OF r0puOn0
in Spain.
SESSIONS OF THE CORTES RESUMED
The Sessions of the Cortes have been resumed. a
resolution thanking the Army for their efforts IN
uellipg the recent republican insurreotion was
unanimously adopted yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
THE BROOKS CASE IN PHILADELPHIA-DIsAP-
PEARANCE OF WITNESSES.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21.-In the Brooks case
to-day. Neil Mclaughlin was lplaced the stand
witness the prosec utOn lie positively that he
had never seen Morrew DOugherty until he met them
in NewYork; that he drove the carriage and hired
to do 50 by two men whom he did not know. Subse.
auently, Mayor Fox testified that Mclaughlin. on two
occasions, before him. made statements that he
was hired 10 drive the carriage by Morrow and Dough-
erty and he also detailed the whole proceedings Of
Sept Mclaughlin will hereafter be tried for perjury.
In the OF the l today, other witnesses iden'
store Just before the shooting and the previous day
Two important for the prosecution who
In Court this morning, myserOusly disappeared this
afternoon and cannot be found feared they have
made away with by the whisky dealers The testl.
mOny to-day shows that Mr. Brooks had been followed
by men, who wished 70 take his life for some two weeks
mr. A g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL CONVENTION.

ST LOUIS, Oct. 21.-The Committee on Reso-
utons presented their report today which adopted
The resolutions that it absurd to suppose that
the handful of inhabitants in 1889 possessed or desired to
exercise the power Of permanently locating the National
Capital on the banks OF the Potomac against the wishes
OF the millions who might after them; that the peo
pie have endured the inconvenience OF It's situation for
to effect change; that the proper place Tor the Capital
is the heart OF the Mississippi Valley, where IL wosd
that the efforts for its removal will never until the
end accomplished and therefore oppose any further
expenditures for the enlargement OF the old Government
buildings The Convention recommends that all Con-
gressiOna nominating conventions incorporate In their
platforms demand for the removal Of the Capital to
more central location.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-22
GREAT BRITAIN.

Dir. GLADsroNE's REFUSAL TO RELEASE THE
FENIANS.
LONDON Thursday, Oct a. 1869
Mr.. Gladstone has written long letter TO Ine
President, Of the Limerick Amnesty Association on
the subject of the course of the Government toward
the imprisoned Fenians He says the members of the
Government have carefully considered the many me-
MORALS for the release of the political prisoners
which have been presented from time to time, and
have unanimously decided that such release would
be contrary to their duty guardians of the public
security and peace.