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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29
NEW YORK.
The Great Billiard Match-Dion the
Victor by over 800 Points

NEW York, December 29.-The game
of billiards played at the Academy Of
Music last night, between Rudolphe and
Dion, attracted very large audience.
The odds given by Rudolphe, of five per
cent in game of two thousand points,
tended to heighten the interest in the
game. They have already played twice
in public and once in private on even
terms, Dion winning two out of three
Betting at the start was even, experts
attaching. but little importance to the
odds Of 100 points, as match games OF
1000 points and upwards are seldom won
by less than 100 points. In the first
inning Rudolphe, by lucky kiss, got
the balls at his command near the head
cushion, and playing with great eau
tain, counted on until he had scored
3l5. Bad breaks for Dion and safe
playing on the part of Rudolphe were
the more salient features Of the game to
the twenty-third inning, when Rudolphe
made another fine run Of l2G, making
total for Rudolphe 7l3; Dion, 81. Dion
here complained that the ball he was
playing with was not exactly round and
desired it to be changed, but the refereree
would not allow it as he was unable to
notice the alleged defects. After. six
innings IDion again made a splendid
ran Of one hundred and five. Total
now stood-Rudolphe, s36; Dion, ass.
Dion having lost confidence in his ball
had, in the meantime, made three runs
Of fifty-one, seventy-fve and ninety.
At the end Of fifty innings the game
stood-Rudolphe, ll65; Dion, lOl4. In
the ffty-fourth inning Dion made a run
Of l26, leaving him but twenty points
behind. From this time Dion steadily
gained, and at end Of SEVENTEEN inning
DiOn's score stood 16l4 10 Rudolph's
1903, Dion having made runs Of l42 and
lO3, Rudolphe playing poorly and with
less nerve The game commenced at
half past eight and occupied over six
hours. resulting in a victory for Dion.
tie score standing at the close: Dion,
POOL; Rudolpbe, 1892. During the latter
part of the game Rudolphe appeared to
be utterly disheartened, as we'll he might
have been, after having the advantage
and lead obtained by him taken away so
suddenly and Unexpectedly. Dion, du-
ing the whole game, played with the
most excellent judgment and nerve.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29
PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, December 29.-Information
has just reached this city of a startling
conspiracy which has been discovered
among the French prisoners at Cologne,
Mayence and Coblentz, and which, il
allowed to develop, would have produced
the most alarming and serious conse-
quences. A large number of prisoners
is held at each of the cities named; the
total probably aggregates $4,000. By
some secret means, which has not been
discovered, they communicated to each
other the details of plot which was to
have transpired on Saturday last. A
social Christmas gathering was to be
held, at which the prisoners we're
also to be present, and it was arranged
that they should then attack their guards,
take them by surprise, and disarm and
secure them. With the arms and the
liberty thus acquired they could fight
their way back to France. fortunately,
the whole plot was discovered in time to
prevent its execution. A large force of
German troops are kept in readiness to
prevent an outbreak, which is not yet
deemed improbable. A large number Of
the French officers held captive by the
Prussians have been removed from the
Rhine fcrtresses, where they have been
hitherto held, and carried to fortresses
on the frontier of Russia.
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poNALDsoNvILLE MURDERS.

According to the Montgomery Mail,
the two prominent men killed at Don
aldsonville were not killed by mob Of
white men, but by Governor Warmoth' s
negro militia. These men, who were
murdered in cold blood, were Judge
Lawes and Mayor Shonburg, one a prom
inent Democrat and the other a promi-
nent Radical. The evidence shows that
the election passed off without disturb
ance and excitement; there was no
threat of trouble, and at the close Of the
polls the population of the town was per
fectly quiet. If the ballots had been
counted at the polls, as is prescribed by
law, no disturbance would have occurred;
but il was sought by fraud TO change the
result Of the election, and a riot was pre-
cipitated and the lives Of two respectable
citizens sacrificed. But this is only an
other item to be pinned to the long list
now charged against the Radical party
in the South. 1t is hard to say where
this sort Of thing is to lead, and where it
is to terminate. But terminate it must,
sooner or later.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29
WASHINGTON.
Alabama CIaims-European Mail
Lines.

WASHINGTON, December 29.-The Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relations had
a meeting yesterday, at which nearly all
the members we're present. 1t is under
stood that they had under consideration
a subject entirely confidential, and Of a
minor public interest.
The statement made this morning that
measures had been agreed on for carry
ing out the recommendation in the Pres
idents message in regard to the assump-
ton by the Government Of the claims Of
individuals for the destruction Of their
property by the Alabama, has not the
slightest foundation.
The Senate Committee on Postohices
and Post Roads has before it three bills
granting subsidies to ocean steamship
companies for line between New York
and Liverpool, or other European ports.
IL is generally conceded that the United
States must depend on the vessels Of
other nations for the carriage ofits ocean
mails, or else subsidise steamers belong
ing TO our own oceans. Great Britain
and France have both been paying forty
six million dollars annually for mail
service. Ggainst less than seven hundred
and City thousand dollars paid BY the
United States.
Monday being a legal holiday, the
public debt statement win not be pub
lished till Tuesday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29
PUBLIC LEDGER.
MEMPHIS'
Evening. Dee. 30. 1870.
NATIONAL EnucATI0N.

The subject of State system OF edu-
cation has been discussed quite earn
estly recently by the Tennessee papers.
In various parts of the State the people
are availing themselves of the law as II
is to establish schools. II is believed
that the Legislature will make import
ant amendments, and perfect system.
1t is the duty of States to educate the
young. But bill is pending in Con-
gress to relieve the States from this duty.
1t is to be called up on the third OF Jan
uary and debated. 1t is not impossible
that it may pass. The sum and sub
stance of the scheme is, that the Presi-
dent is to appoint for each State, by and
with the advice and consent of the
Senate, a State superintendent OF ma
tional schools, at salary of three
thousand dollars per annum. Each OF
these superintendent is to divide his
State into as many divisions as the State
has representatives in Congress, and the
Secretary of the Interior is to appoint
an inspector of each division at a salary
of $4,000 per annum Each of these
divisions is to be again divided into
school districts, and the Secretary of
the Interior is to appoint in each one a
local superintendent, who is to receive
three dollars. per day for the time actu-
ally employed in the duties of his office.
The State superintendent is to direct how
many schools shall be keptin each district
and the local superintendent, with the ap-
prevail of the State superintendent is to
hire or build the school houses. There
are provisions for taking property for
school purposes where none suitable can
be had by voluntary contract, and for
furnishing books gratuitously to children
who are unable to pay for them. The
sum of S5O,00O,0 900 is directed to be col
lected by direct tax upon the several
States to carry out the provisions of the
bill; but if it be proved to the satisfac-
ton of the President that any State has
a system of common schools which pro-
vides reasonably for all the children
therein, the collection of the tax and tho
appointment of officers in that State shall
be suspended.
One of the principal objections to this
is the immense patronage it throws into
the hands Of the President; the corrup-
ton that will result from it, and the
enormous sum of money it involves. 1t
is estimated that to carry it out will re-
duire %, 900 teachers, and, in all, $4,000
involving an expenditure
of S2l, 10000 A power SO great, and
exercised for party purposes, would be
to the liberty of the people.
Then, it utterly overthrows the rights Of
the States by annulling at discretion
their school systems. The Government
was never intended to exercise such
power, and to assume it is nothing but
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

Miss Lucille Western, in the dual
characters Of Lady Isabel and Ma
dame Vine" in East Lynne-to be pro
duced this evening and at the Saturday
matinee-is thus highly complimented
by the st. Louis Republican of the 23d
East Lynne, when properly handled,
is capable Of producing wonderful effect.
The material employed is scanty and
commonplace, but we never grow weary
of the story, because it is crowded with
the very essence Of passion and pathos.
An innocent, loving woman, gifted with
generous impulses and ardent tempera-
ment, becomes prey to causeless jeal-
ousy, and urged on by the counsels of a
villain, deserts her husband and flies to
shame and ruin knowledge Of the real
truth comes too late to save her, but
brings bitter remorse and sincere re-
pentance. She goes back in dis
guise to her old home, finds another
bride in the place she once occu-
pied, dedicates the little remnant of her
days TO the guardianship Of her children
and dies This is all, and it is enough
Lucille Western in selecting East Lynne
for her repertoire evinced rare judgment
and clear comprehension of her own
abilities. We esteem il decidedly the
best of her renditions; it is powerful
without being horrible, and though it
may bring tears it brings no shudder.
The dual characters of Lady Isabel"
and Madame Vine" are susceptible of
almost infinite working up, and Miss
Western leaves no single phase or shade
Of emotion untouched. Barring the
strange artificial tone with which the
conversations in the first act are disfg-
ured, she is perfectly natural through
out; and it is this naturalness which
is her chiefest strength. We have
rarely seen anything better on the
stage than the scene at the piano,
where Lady Isabel is questioning the
unsuspecting Carlyle; the interview
Of the poor outcast with Lord Mount
Severn" the tremendous outburst of
agony and despair when she exclaims.
" Oh Cod there is no place in all this
world for women like mel" the wan
derer listening to her husbands wife
singing her own familiar song, and the
death-bed finale. Each Of these requires
not talent merely, but genius. and genius
shines forth in every word and gesture.
There are excresences which ought to be
pruned away; there are portions which
ought 10 be more delicately touched;
and there Is much which ought to be
more carefully finished, but in spite Of
many and obvious faults, we claim that
Miss Western plays East Lynne as none
but great actress can play il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

News from the Indian territory is to
the effect that various tribes have met
in general council, and made overtures
to all other tribes for peace, and also
have assured our Government that they
desire to live on amiable terms with the
whites. Another movement is ON foot
looking to the erection into State Of
the territory inhabited by Indians more
advanced in civilization. We do not see
why we may not have an Indian State.
If negroes may sit in Congress, why not
Indians2
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Escane of Prisoners.

We learn from special to the Ava
lanche that on Monday last the forty
one prisoners who had been at work at
the Battle Creek coal mines effected
their escape. They we're guarded by
six men, whom they overpowered. They
went in different directions, and will
probably succeed in reaching other
States before they can be found.
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THE DIFFERENCE.
a disratch of the 90 says:


Yesterday morning at Richmond. In
d;aua. Mr.. Broford, a prominent shoe
dealer. and one Of the leading members
of Grace Church, in that place, was shot
by his sister-in-law. IL appears that his
wife recently filed petition for divorce,
charging him with associating with lewd
women. adultery, etc. Her sister having
heard that be had been casting insinua-
tons upon her character and good name,
stepped into his store yesterday morning
about halfpast seven o'clock, and de
manded an explanation and retraction.
Not receiving satisfaction, she drew a re
volver and lodged bullet in his temple.
Now this occurred in Indiana, and
made, no doubt, not a ripple, but a wave
on the surface Of Richmond's society.
G., ,ething similar occurred here last
-;nc The intenser Radical papers Of
- No-..s caught II up with the avidity
,-;,b vh;cb !. trout springs at a minnow,
and scattered ii By the ton over the
North and wesi a. one more illustration
Of Southern deprasily- Tennessee was
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pALLo0HING.


The perils of balloon travel will always
prevent il from becoming popular. A
balloon from Paris, containing three men,
lately descended during dark night in
the vicinity Of two schooners in the
British channel deceived by the vessels
lights into the belief that they were APP
proaching q village. Discovering their
error they threw out ballast as they
neared the water, and hoated away in
the air rapidly. The wind was blowing
freshly to sea at the time, and it is feared
that the adventurous travellers found a
watesy grave in the Atlantic, as nothing
was afterwards heard of them.
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Amuseuentx.

| THRATER. = frou-trou was presented
last night to large and fashionable
house. The play is one Of those light
French affairs now so fashionable in
America. Wherever presented it has at
tracted attention. The plot is sensa
tional, consequently the play is popular.
In the character of " Frou-Frou,' Miss
Western displays high order of dram
ate talent and the finest of artistic abil-
ity In many Of the scenes the acting
was superb. Miss Western was well sup
ported by the company throughout the
entire play, and during the performance
the ong-continued applause called"Frou-
Frou" to the foot-lights to receive the
well-deserved compliments of the audi
ence. Tonight East Lynne will be pre-
sented-no doubt, to fashionable audi
ence. On Monday night next the thea
ter will be given up for the benefit of the
sufferers by the late fire at Broom's
Opera House, Messrs. Spalding, Bidwell
4 Marlborough having generously ten
dered the use of the house for that char.
table purpose.
Masonic FAIR--A brilliant assemblage
was present at the Greenlaw Opera House
last night Last night Mr.. Cans sent in
splendid Arab shawl; egg-nog from the
.0verton, Delmonico and Diamond, and a
bowl of champagne punch from the Bay
Horse saloon appeared at the refresh
ment table last night. A grand rattle
was projected last night. The plan is as
follows: Two hundred and fifty chances,
S. per chance. hist of prizes: First
prize, 5000, eight shares Masonic Tenn
pile stock, paid up; second, $3.50, one set
jewelry, Etruscan gold and coral; third,
Sl25, one set jewelry, Etruscan gold and
coral; fourth, 800, one elegant mantel
clock; fifth, $50, one set jewelry, Roman
gold and coral; sixth, $50, one elegant
set, green and bronze, thirteen
pieces; seventh, $40, one silver cake bas-
ket; eighth, $40, one gold pen and pencil;
ninth, $40, one silver card receiver; tenth,
80, one pair silver salts and spoons, in
case; eleventh, $40, one solid silver butter
knife, in case; twelfth, S., one pair china
vases; thirteenth, S., one silver knife and
FORK, in case; fourteen, S., one pearl card
case; fifteenth, S., one silver cup; six
,eenth, S., one pair Bohemian vases; sew
S., one gold locket; eigh-
eenth, S., one pair gold cuff buttons,
S., one silver cup; twentieth,
b, one Bohemian toilet set; twenty-frst,
b, one set of casters; twenty-secoRd,
IS, one silver cup; twenty-third, S., one
liver knife, fork and spoon, in case;
wenty-fourth, S., one pair China vases;
wenty-fifth, S., one Bohemian toilet set;
wenty-sixth, S., one silver cup; twenty
eventb, s., one pair Bohemian vases;
wenty-eighth, S., one pair gold cuff but
ons; twenty-ninth, IS, one silver cup;
hirtieth, s., one silver cup. Parties
rawing five dollar prizes have the option
f receiving the money, if preferred
'o-night Professors Schultze and Hollen-
erg will give grand concert, after
'hich dancing will be the order of the
vening. san
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

NOTHING that Grant has done more
strongly illustrates his character than
his treatment Of old Wilson, Commits
sioner of the Land Office. Some months
since. in one of his letters, he stated
that he had lost confidence in Wilson.
The other day the Secretary of the In
terror notified the old man that his resig-
nation would be accepted. Wilson re-
fuses to tender it. He entered the Land
Office as messenger in 1923. But he
auat go
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

SENATOR THURMAN, of Ohio, the Dem
ocratic leader of the Senate, has capti-
waited the editor of the Richmond Dis
patch. To illustrate: 1--WE cannot for
bear to express our great admiration Of
Senator Thurman, Of Ohio. A Chester
field in his Senatorial manners, Mar
shall in his accurate knowledge OF the
science of the law, and thoroughly in
formed upon every subject wh.sa he
undertakes to discuss, he is an honor to
his adopted State, and one Of whom Vir-
,ginia should be proud to boast as among
her most distinguished sons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

CoUGHs-Tbe administration Of med
ical preparations in the form Of a To-
zenge is Of all modes the most eligible
and convenient, more especially as re-
CARDS Cough Remedy. Browns Bron-
ehial Troches," or Cough Lozenges, allay
irritation which induces coughing. giving
instant relief in Brochiiis, Hoarseness,
Influenza, and Consumptive and Asih-
matte complaints.
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Texas. The Arrapahoes have of

into Texas. The Arrapahoes have of
late been peaceable.
Colonel Nelson, IN command in the
Indian Territory, has written TO
Gen. Pope that appearances indicate
widespread Indian disturbances In the
spring. The Indians are growing FESTIVE.
Mismanagement is charged upon the
Quaker superintendents. General Pope
refers the Colonel to General Sherman
as being thoroughly versed in the Indian
character. Nsgffa IVY .'t.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

MOTLEY, whose head has been severed
from his shoulders by Grant, has written
a letter in vindication of himself He is
a fine scholar and historian, but it is not
probable that he is a good diplomatist.
But, then, he is not inferior in that re-
spect TO the members Of the Cabinet.
What his defense is has not fully tran
snired
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

ScHEScK sails for England on the 18th
of January, and will commence imme-
diately on his arrival negotiations for
the settlement of the Alabama question.
England, it is thought will yield the
main points insisted on by our Govern
ment. Her European complications will
not permit her to go to war with this
cnnnfrY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

The commencement of the lombard
ment of Paris is announced, but details
are not received. An event SO long
threatened and delayed will intensity the
interest taken in the war. This will
probably conclude the bloody drama.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

The overthrow of Bullock and Blog-
gett in Georgia is one of the bappiest of
Georgian events. They have been to
that State what an incorrigible pestil-
ence is to community. Cholera, yellow
fever and smallpox may be treated eff
fectually, but these men only went down
under the intolerable burden of the peo-
nile 8 wrath.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

GEN. SHERMAN, in reply to an invita-
ton to attend dinner given in honor of
the Pilgrim Fathers" has no praise to
bestow on the Puritans, and, as CO.
temporary informs us, ignores their d.
vine virtues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

a land swarming with assassins, and the
whole South was no better. Now let
them turn their attention to Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

A very severe battle has been fought
in the neighborhood of Havre. The
forces engaged were small. The French
are said to have conducted themselves
with great gallantry.
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KANSAS.
n@ .ioss ss wss .s N. ssssP

LAWRENCE. December 29.-Friend Ia
tum, agent Of the Kiowas and Conan
ehes, has arrived here from the Indian
Territory. he reports that the Kiowas
and ArrsPssses= have started on a raid
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

MAGNIFICENT carving, horses head, to
be voted to the most popular livery stable
keeper, at Masonic fair tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-29

MARRIED.. ~
MADDEN GENETTE-In this city, on the
2sth instant, at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. Father Walsh, Miss Roxiana
/. Genette to Mr.. CorneliusD Madden. ui
johnny" has done n wise act. and we hope
him and his fair bride many pleasant year
of happiness and bliss; and that Johnny may
also live to see his boys choose such lovely
" Jeannettes as he has just done. 4um
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MARTtIED.r

PHorocRArHs Of every style at Star
Gallery. lalif l4 s l04
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TAKE chance in the diamond ring Al
Masonic fair. f.s
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-03-18

PasssxrAsIos.-Captain Frank Todd
whom we have known ever since he dis
tinguished himself - one of the crew
of the old Portland whaleship Science,
and who now ably Ellis the place of q.
s. Land Register in the Carson Office,
took John H. Mills out one side yester-
day and presented him with q heavy
silver pencil and gold pen case and
before the gift vas fairly warm in Uncle
Johns hands, Frank collared the editor
of the APPEAL and made him accept of
a double-barrelled, gold mounted pen
and pencil case; and thereupon our
Uncle John aforesaid made some highly
eloquent remarks which were warmly
applauded and we followed suit in a
brilliant strain of eloquence and all was
lovely. Let US herewith add, in the
language Of Bill Smith of Marysville
when be was presented with gold pen
'' If ever forget this kindness, may my
tongue be palsied and my right arm
;leave to the roof of my mouth !"