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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-20
PUBLIC LEDGER.
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MEMPHIS A PORT OF ENTRY.

Notwithstanding the effort made b,
some of our enterprising merchants u
secure to our city the benefits of the law
establishing ports of entry, it seems I'm,
possible to impress Secretary Boutwell,
with the idea that he should move IN the
matter Even when written to by onI
merchants, the Secretary replies with an
air of offended dignity, and intimates
that he knows his duties without being
instructed. The regulations for the ex-
ecution Of this law creating ports ofentry
and which regulations were provided by
the Secretary of the Treasury, are OF SO
rigorous and complicated nature that,
in effect, the law of Congress has become
a dead letter Owing to these regula-
tons the law has become imperative,
and importers find themselves hedged in
by restrictions that make the new law
but little better than the old. Memphis
is not the only city Directing to the &C
ton of Secretary Boutwell, Cincinnati
is no better off, judging from the follow
ing businsss-like letter, written to Gin
cinnati paper few days since:
"SIR: To accommodate our import
ers, this city was by act OF Congress
raised to the position Of Port Of Entry,
and the lst Of October was appointed as
the day when an Office was to be opened
10 enable them to clear here in the
same manner as the importers OF our
seaport towns.
"The LIST of October passed without
any steps being taken in this direction,
and the whole affair was postponed until
November LIST, which day passed in the
same way.
As we are approaching the end of
this year, and being myself highly inte-
rested in the question, would take the
liberty to ask through your valuable col
umns tchen our importers may expect
to see the said act of Congress executed
in manner becoming our Adminlstra-
toni Respectfully yours, b. s..
Mr., Boutwell,, being an Eastern man,
is opposed to establishing ports of en-
try in the West, and does not seem to
appreciate the requirements of COM
merce. Our Western Representatives
at Washington will probably wake up
the growing Watchdog of the Treasury
to sense of the importance of this
question, and we hope will be able to
remedy the evils not only in the regula-
tons but the law itself.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

An Absolute Acknowledgements, broken
down in health and spirits by Chronic Dyspep-
sia, or suffering from the Standardization
which follows the attacks Of acute disease, the
testimony Of thousands who have been raised
as by miracle from similar state Of prostra-
ton by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is sure
guarantee that by the same means you too may
be strengthened and restored. But to those
who stand in peril of epidemics; to all who,
BY reason of exposure, privations. and uncon-
genial climate or unhealthy pursuits, may at
any moment be stricken down; this para
graph is most particularly and cmphatically
addressed. You, who are thus situated, are
profered an absolute safeguard against the
danger that menaces you. Tone and regulate
the system with this harmless medicinal Slim
ulant and Alternative, and you will be Fore
armed against the maladies whose seeds float
around you in the air unseen. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters are not only standard Tonic
and Alternative throughout the United States,
but they are accredited by the certificates of
the most distinguished citizens of the Union,
to the people of all other lands. In Canada,
Australia and the West Indies. they are grad
ually taking place of all other stomachics,
whether native or foreign; and. as surely rs
truth is progressive and demonstration over
throws doubt. they will eventually supersede
every other Invigorant and Restorative now
employed in medicinal practice. cod
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cause of the unwillingness Of the Re
publicans TO make amnesty, more tnan
partial in its operations. They relieved
a sufficient number to give poiucai,
enemies a majority of the votes, and
they are almost. hopelessly Democratic
II is said that the Southern hep"pn,
can members of Congress desire the
massage of bill of general amnesty,
and their opinions should have great
weight in determining this question. In
n nolitical sense, they are to be more
Immediately; i affected by the policy which
Congress may decide upon than any
Representative of the Northern States;
As they express themselves IN favor OF
General Schurz's proposition, because it
i their opinion that II will serve to pro
mote harmony among their people, and
even strengthen them politically, their
advice should serve to guide the Con-
gress how to act.
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John Bright Resigned His
Seat in Parliament.
Basis for Peace Finally
Agreed to by Neu-
trail Powers.
Another Levy for Service in the
Army before Paris.
BALLOON INTELLIGENCE FROM
PARIS. .tf
FRANCE.

VERSAILLES, December 20. = Orders
have been issued by King William to the
War Department for more levies of the
landwehr, for service in the army before
Paris. These orders are said to be the
effect of suggestions made to King Will
liam by General Won Moltke, who urges
the absolute necessity of having a
stronger force at their disposal before
Paris. He is said to have stated that the
German forces were much too weak to
attempt the investment of the city, and
that, in fact, the besieged were more than
three times the number of the besiegers,
thus constituting an element of danger
which might prove destructive to the
Germans, were an attempt made to in
vest the city as matters now exist.
The French troops in the city, embold-
ened by success of recent sorties, have
constructed works and dug trenches,
probably with a view to fortify them
selves in that position, fully a mile nearer
the investing line of Germans than they
had dared to advance previously. The
circumstance is regarded by the German
troops as an indication that the forces
within the city are in no wise discouraged
in their determined resolve to oppose
resistance, nor shortened in their sup
plies of war material and munitions by
the protracted siege which they have
been subjected to.
BORDEAUX, December pa balloon
has just arrived in this city with news
from Paris. The dispatches delivered
by the occupants impart valuable and
cheering information with reference to
the present condition of affairs within
the city. The supplies are stated to be
abundant, and war material of every de-
scription plentiful. The rumors which
have been extensively circulated to the
effect that the city was in an impover-
ished condition for want Of provisions,
are expressly contradicted.
The besieged are much encouraged by
recent successes, which, though not i'm
portant enough in themselves to mate
rally change the position of affairs,
have great and beneficial influence on
the troops.
The dispatches sent by Gambetta
to Paris up to the llth instant,
containing hopeful assurances to the
beseiged of prospective relief, have met
with no Encouragement. They appear
to have been warmly read and appre-
ciated.
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GENERAL AMNESTY.

The Republican members of Congress
are endeavoring to agree upon the terms
of amnesty to be extended to the dis
franchised and unpardoned rebels Of the
South. OF course, they demand COM
plete repentance before they restore our
political rights. The two bills at present
before Congress differ in detail. Senator
Schurz's bill extends amnesty TO all par
ticipants in the late rebellion. Butler S
bill is not so sweeping in its clauses.
Butler does not believe in extending
pardon to all-he wishes to leave few
examples behind him, as warning
probably to future generations. That
there should be an end to political disa-
bilities seems to be the opinion Of the
people both North and South. The
Cincinnati Commercial Of late date
says on this point:
To have any class of citizens deprived
of their political rights during lifetime Is
contrary to the spirit of our institutions.
So far as numbers are concerned, they
are contemplate. 1t is not possible for
them to recover the power they once
swayed. They are in as hopeless and
feeble minority as the class Of politi-
clans who insist upon the sovereignty Of
the States, a doctrine abhorred by the
people as involving civil confusion and
probable blOodshed.
There is another consideration. AL
the great results of the war have been
secured by amendments to the Constitu-
ton. which, as Mr.. Groesbeck has said
will stand" A very considerable mum
Der of Democrats would dispute Their
revocation as earnestly as the Republi-
cans. The civil equality of all citizens
of the United States is secured, and the
pledge to pay the public debt is assured
if any human guarantee can be given To
make anything secure; and so long az
the Constitution stands, no effort tc
recognize the Confederate debt or re
store slavery will ever be successful
No political party would dare TO risk iti
popularity by sanctioning a reactionarJ
scheme upon any Of the questions which
were huUuillltu W thS dibAIdLutul vi INT
sword.
Since the close of hostilities the Gov
eminent has proceeded upon the prin
cipIe Of magnanimity toward defeated
foe. No one was arrested, tried anC
executed for treason. No property wa
confiscated beyond the lifetime Of tn,
offender, and a large majority Of thOs
who had been in rebellion were speedll
restored TO all their franchises. Tn
States themselves we're allowed to re
sumo their places in the Union so 500
as they signihed their full acceptance 9
the conditions which we're thought 10 b
essential to the safety and perpetuity Q
the Republic.
Unless something is TO be gained in
partisan way by continuing the politiea
disqualification Of the classes excepte,
by Buffers bin from the operation Of
declaration Of amnesty, then nothing i
10 be gained, and a good deal may b
lost Experience has shown that n
u.rtv can hope 70 succeed in the State
@rbere disabilities are continued. We
Virrisia. Tennessee, North Carohni
Missouri. Alabama and other State
have been given to the Democrats b
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, December 2O.-A special dis
patch from Berlin to theManehesterGuar-
dian states that a conference Of the neu-
trail powers has beer held at the Foreign
Office at Berlin. The following was the
basis for peace finally agreed to: First,
to acquiesce in the absorption of Lux
emburg by Prussia. Second, the recog-
milton of the German Empire by the
European powers. Third, the sum of
$500, 0OO,OO to be paid as indemnity by
France to Germany, and the cession of
Alsace.
1t is officially stated in this city, this
morning that Hon. John Bright has re-
signed his seat in Parliament.
Recent dispatches from Berlin indicate
from their tone that there is proba-
bility of Germany accepting the arbitra-
ton of neutral powers in the present
question at issue, concerning the alleged
permitted violation of Luxembourg.
The Daily News, in an editorial this
morning, reviews the circular of Bis
marck, in which he states that Prussia is
freed from all obligations Of neutrality
respecting Luxemburg. and has the lib
erty now to enforce her claims against
the Duchy for violation Of neutrality.
"The freedom here claimed by Bis
marck, says the Times, I" is that freedom
which refers to military operations only,
and does not refer to freedom which
can influence political elections. y
There are rumors here Of an uprising
of the people in Paris. 1t is asserted
that furious instruction is now in pro
+ gress, and that Gustave FlOurens has
been imprisoned and NJ. Blanquin killed.
I The rumor, however, is not generally
credited, and needs confirmation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-20

MEMPHIS ESTERPRIsE.-We are in
formed, and guarantee the truth of it
that Mr.. C. N. Erich, our first direct i'm
porter, sold to-day, and shipped by the
Union Star Line, fine French china
dinner set to New York city, as the gen
tleman who bought twas convinced that
Mr.. c. N. Erich sells at less than New
York wholesale houses. SO
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SPAIN.

MADRID. December 2s.-At a meeting
of the Cortes, held today. Sageosta
pointed out to the ministry the necessity
for dissolution Of the Assembly The
proposal Of Sageosta received the
heightened consideration Of the Cortes,
and it was finally agreed that the Assem-
bly, should be dissolved after constitu-
tional vote had been taken.
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Headquarters for Christmas Din
mere.

headquarters for Christmas Din
ners.
Turkeys, turkeys, turkeys, 10000 lbs
Oysters, oysters, oysters, 5000 cans.
Celery, celery, celery, 500 dozens.
Fish, fish, fish, 5000 pounds.
HOLSTERS, Holsters, Holsters, 1000 lbs.
All kinds Of game-no end to it.
Fresh Goldfish and holebert founders.
To the public: Take notice in time and
send in your orders for Christmas din
ners. Don't wait until too late. All orders
left at ]. d. Edwards 27S Second street,
will be filed and sent home-free deliv-
cry. ] viii bind myself to sell oysters
after New Year, extra select, at seventy
FIVE cents per can; medium, sixty cents
per can. lO6
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OFFICE OF u. s. SURVEYOR,
MEMPHIS, March Is, 1870. ]

> ] hereby certify that Mr.. c,
N. Erich is now and has been importing
since last fall from thirty TO forty crate;
queenspare each month, direct from En-
glish manufacturers.
Given under my hand and seal
ID. G. TRADER,
80 Surveyor of Customs.
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The late r. E. Lee, Benz. F. Butler,
Horace Greeley, Louis Napoleon, Bona
parte CD, King William of Prussia, and
Count Won Bismarck will all appear at
the New Memphis tonight.
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No Cure, No Pay. : FoRREsr's JUMPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group, whooping-C Cough.
Asthma. Bronchitis, Sore Throat. Splitting of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure, or price refunded. so cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels.
with white. imprinted wrapper.
Gilt GOODYEAR AZ HILLS.
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DRESSED TURKEYS, Norfolk oysters,
lake fish, celery, ducks. game and all
kinds Of good things for the Christmas
holidays at S. Clements, No Y Beal
street W
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liz order tina, those who are engaged
during the day may have an opportunity
of purchasing their Holiday Gifts from
our magnificent stock, we will keep our
establishment open every evening Of this
week until 9 o. clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-20

The headquarters for Bohemian ware,
French and German china, is c. N.
Erich's, 1923 Main street. SO
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Go to the California House, l6 Madison
street. for the best holiday liquors. [98
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The only place for new, elegant and
cheap Bohemian toilet sets, vases and
those natural china flowers, is c. N.
| Erichs. W
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SKATING RINK. bag
B L N e E 1T!
Church Orphans Home

TyHE PROPRIEToRS OF THE MEMPHIS
Skating Rink. No. 1853 Main street. have
generously donated the proceeds of an enter
tainment at their Rink on "Wednesday eve
ming. 2lst inst, for the benefit of the Orphans.
Tickets can be had at the book. music. jew
elry and drug stores. $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-20

Go to the California House, l6 Madison
street, for the best holiday liquors. l9S
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THOMAS FLASNERY, plumber, gas and
steam pipe filter, SO Jefferson Street,
Memphis, Tenn. lVo
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Go to the California House, l6 Madison
street, for the best holiday liquors. lse
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.

specials 60 she Ledger.
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To the Public {:

DIFFERING TO THE ABOVE CARD OF
IL o. @. Ward x Bro, / would simply say
that / have commenced proceedings IN the
First Circuit Court Of this county 70 enforce
money loaned said frm--and large amount
Of wages which they still owe me for faithful
services performed. Pending a. decision OF
the matter in the Court. can only pronounce
their charge Of fraud true rs TO themselves,
and maliciously false SO far as It touches me-
Q2-96$ J. Y: LEnhln4:
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" you wish to save fifty per cent go
10 C. n. Eriehis for Christmas presents.
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The world-renowned W. H. Lingard at
the New Memphis tonight.
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MASONIC.
Masonic Notice.
'CHAkCE.
Daily Change.

COME OF THE MERCHANDISE BROKERS
- and produce commission merchants have
resolved to expose their samples at the Hall
Of the Chamber of Commerce. As yet but two
have done so; Messrs. Pepper. 0tey 4 Dobb,
and Messrs. Estes 4 Co. Until further notice
Of IL o'clock am. and II o'clock m. All
brokers and produce dealers who are members
Of the Chamber are respectfully requested to
bring their samples TO the hall, and all buyers
are invited to attend on Change during
LEON TROUSDALE, sec'y.
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TAXES.
N o It L @ e T.
notice.
O IT L @ Il {!

Fr,HF PUBLIC ARE HEREBY WARNED
e-orn Trusting my wife on my account, as
viii nav no bills contracted By her..
az. ~ = JACOB GREENEWkLD.
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ELECTION.
ELECTION.
NOTICE

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ELECTION NOTICE
TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PR0vI;
l. sions of the City Charter. an election VIII
be held 81
On Thursday, January 5, 1871,
At all the Wards In the city, for the purpose
of electng Aldermen and Councilman, as fol-
lows:
FIRST wARD-Two Councilman.
SECOND WARD-0ne Alderman and two
Councilman.
THIRD WARD One Alderman and two
Councilman.
FOURTH WARD-Two Councilmen.
FIFTH wARD-Two Councilman.
SIXTH wARD-Ono Alderman and two
Councilmen. ~
SEVENTH WARD-0ne Alderman and two
Councilmen.
EIGHTH WARD-Two Councilman.
NINTH wARD-0ne Alderman and two
Councilmen.
TENTH wARD-One Alderman and two
Councilman.
Due notice will be given Of the appointment
of Judges and Clerks. and places Of holding
i0s JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
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B. LowESsrKrS a BRos-
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NOTICE.
$1,000 Per Week

Can be made on the quiet by parties who are
up TO snuff, without interfering with other
business. Address. confdentia!ly, THDs.
York. by-eod-I4o
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NOTICE..
N o n &c II (!

WE UNDERSTAND THAT A PARTY
w named j. G. Zehring claims to have a
dne bill of ours amounting to $3.50. We warn
our friends and the public against trading for
1t, as Il is fraudulent, and yalueless to any
one. l90-95l $50 @. O. WARD BhO. 2
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Which we are Offering at the unprecedentedly
low price of esN sos
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TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PR0VI
l. sions of the City Charter, an election viii
be held 81
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-12-22
PROBATE COURT.

ASA TnunLoUGlI. Julge--B. p. FIELD, Register.
The following business acted at the Decem
Der Term OF said Court
ADMINISTRATIONS ON THE ESTATE oF-Nat hanie
Showers, Abigail Il. Showers Administrative; Francis
A. Herrick, Emily +. Herrck, Administrative; w lillian
Farrow William Pitcher, Executor; Samuel Paul, lido
X. Paul, Exc cutor.
GUAKDIANs AProINrKD--Henry Rose over minor
heirs of Walter +. Dodge deceased; James Sew erance
over H. NJ. Skinner OF Searsmont; job NJ Snow over
minor heirs of Thomas Shaw deceased Miles s. Staples
over minor heirs of John o. Hurd, deceased; Nathan
Sawyer minor heirs of Isaac McCorrlson deceased
INVENTORIES FILED ON EsrATE oF-William Berry
Lincolnve; Minor heirs of William C. Coombs, late OF
Belfast; Eben Whitcomb. late of Belfast.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED ON ESTATE oF-Emily Heagan
late of Prospect Minor heirs of Martha H. lkey late
OF Isesboro; Minor heir OF VIM. E. Hatch, late of Isle
boro Charles Wotton, late of Belmont; Frank +.
Staples, late of Stockton; Ephriam McKeen, late OF
Swanville.
WILLS PRoBATED oF-William Farrow, late of Bel
fast.
WARRANTS OF INSOLVENCY ISSUED ON ESTATE Of
William Hodgdon, late OF Troy; William le"lty, late
Of Stockton
LICENSES TO SELL REAL EsTArE-Heirs OF James
N. Pendleton late of Prospect; Heirs OF Amos Oil
more. late of Searsmont
ALLOWANCE TO WIDOW IN ESTATE oF-Eben Whit
comb, late OF Belfast deceased.
WARRANT o. DOVER ON ESTATE oF-Francs Darby
late OF Belfast, deceased.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-12-22
CONGRESS-.

Thursday the 18th, the resolution allowing the
detail or supefnumerary army officers to professor
ships in certain colleges and universities was pass-
ed in the Senate and Mr.. SEIZURE then made q long
speech on national and Missouri politics. In the
House bill was passed appropriating $500 600 for
building a steam revenue cutter and the amnesty
bin was discussed till adjournment without COMING
10 q vote.
Saturday the 18th, the Senate called upon the
President to communicate to the Senate all inform
alton in his possession relative to the disorders and
outrages on Union men in North Carolina and Mr.,
Drake replied to Mr.. Schurz's speech In the
House a bill from the Reconstruction Committee,
removing political disabilities from twenty-five
citizens OF Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama and
louisiana was passed
Monday 18TH the greater part of the day was
spent by the Senate in discussion of the question
OF the governments liability to pay for individual
losses in consequence of the appropriation of pri-
yyate property to public use during the war.
Messrs Hayard, Howe, Davis and Pratt sustained
the doctrine of liability Messrs. Howard, Chandler
and sherman opposed Without vote the Senate
Went into executive session and after adjourn
cd In the House the judiciary committee were
ordered to inquire into the charge of corruption
and bribery at the last Congressional election in the
Eastern district of Rhode Island, with power to
send for persons and papers,
On Tuesday, 10th, in the Senate, the resolution
for the appointment of Commissioners to reDort on
the condition OF San Domingo, with a view to an
neXatiOn, was taken up. They were discnssed at
length, bnt without disposing of the matter. the
Senate adjourned
In the House, Ingersoll of Illinois. made a ner
sonal explanation in regard to attack on himself
Inspired by brother of the editor, whom he had
caused to be Iremoyed from office for bad character
having lot Of illegtimate children. The amnesty
bill was then considered
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-12-22

LEGISLATIVE PAPER. The only paper that
will furnish full reports of the Legislative
proceedings this winter win be the Daily
kennebcc Journal. The publishers arc out
with a prospectus, announcing their terms as
follows
copy to one address for the session, 800
10 g 100
Additional subscribers taken ut the same rate.
The business and professional men will
want to sec full record of the way and do
ings of our law givers, and they cannot do
better than to take the Journal As the De
mocracy have no daily organ there with
which to make defence, we pray the Journal
to treat them considerably and tenderly