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II is an instrument of great versatility
in its operations. 1t will hem, fell, braid,
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than
any other machine in use, without bast-
ing or any preparation of the work. Z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-14

The mother Of dry goods slssf in
Detroit locked him up IN his room on the
morning Of his wedding day-Tuesday
last-and refused 10 let him out. The
bride called around to hunt up her lord,
and. after talking to him through the
keyhole, vent home sad and aiseoPsolate,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-14

Turkey in Europe and Turkey in
Asia, though Of considerable importance,
are nothing. in the season now approach
ing, compared with turkey in America.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-14

Its yearly sales are larger than those
of all other Sewing Machines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test of its
merit and superiority.
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The prices are within reach of every
one. Machines are made to suit all
tastes and circumstances, and the plain
est in finish will work as well as the most
costly.
Full and thorough instructions given
at tie house of the customer at any time,
free Of charge, and the utmost pains
taken 10 render complete satisfaction
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-11-14

It's simplicity renders its movements
go easy that child can work it, 1t is
almost noiseless in operation, and for
speed and rapidity of motion excels all
others. as has been demonstrated thou
sand tisres by competition.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

ALBANY, Jan. IT. 1870.
the Senate met at halfpast seven O'Clock p. N.
BILLS NOTICED.
Mr. BRADLEY gave notice Of bill to amend the
act to prevent encroachmcnts on tho grounds at
tached to St. Johns College, Vt Fordham, West
chester county.
Mr. GRAHAM gave notice Of q bill TO regulate pas
senger fares on railroads and to prevent exorDan.
charHes Wnen passengers omit TO procure tickets
also W nit the capital stock OF railroad companies
- BILLS INTRODUCED.
MI. CAULDwELL introduced q bill In relation TO
the Port Chester Savings Bank.
hir. FIERCE introduced o DILL In relation to the
HOPE Union Mission School. Brooklyn.
\ PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
On motion OF Mr.. KENNEDY, Mr. Henry G. Murphy
was chosen President pro tenn. OF the Senate.
COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS AND SESSIONS.
Tne senate then went into Committee or tho
Whole on the Senate bill repeating the act relative
10 the Court OF Common Pleas and General Sessions
OF Peace In Westchester county and to provide for
n0tding terms OF court at White Plains, and to
authorize the sale OF the Bedford Court House pro-
perty. The bill was reported to the Senate without
amendment Also the Bill repeating Jurisdiction Of
Courts OF Sessions and to provide for ling vacan-
ces Ia ofices Of justices OF Sessions. Reported to
the Senate Also the bill TO authorize the Utica
Mechanics Association to borrow money for build
Ing hail. Progress reported. Adjourned.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18

hitting at tho popular tophS OF tho day. Bobby
kewc0mb sang some Or hs Dor gar s0Lgs aRd "dIdss
some tall dancing Bernard b ckus and Birch bur-
,vslued the .Fat Mems ball ana aPpeaied ia some
WY original ana anghabo negf sketcnes. Ih0
Wno,e performance concluded with me pantomiMes
nasn |" which was mainly acted by Messrs Leggetx
anu in AIen, and included some GOO scenos ana
clever mechanical tricks. ETC.,
I Inc :. entire programme was excellent. and II any
Francisco Ministries would do him more good than
any medicine that could be taken.
pRAaATic REcirArIoss.- Clara r. Morris,
VINO wei known IN this city as an instructreas iu
eocution Is TO give series OF dramatic recitatlona
az the Union League theatre. The nrst takes place
tomorrow "wednesday evening and Includes .
very attractive and well selected progranlna
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
GEORGIA.

Profess Of n1ombcrs or tho Legislature
Against Military Interfcrence-The Lower
Honse Ordered to Take IL Recess by Cow
ernor Bullock.
ATLANTA Jan. II, 1870.
A committee appointed by both branches OF the
Legislature has addressed the following letter to
General Terry
We the undersigned committee appointed at
meeting OF both houses Of the General Assembly
irrespective OF party having objected to and pro-
tested against the manner OF the 0rganiza-
and unconstitutional, and unrecognized by
laws or precedents, respectfully BugRest to
the general commanding that as It has been de.
cded 10 transfer the question OF eligibility OF
bers from the forum recognized by the constitution
and laws to that OF military commission, tnat
after the investigation and record Of facts IN several
cases have been completed, the same be submit
ted to The Supreme, Court OF Georgia. the highest
the eligibility OF members whose seats are ques-
toned. Trusting, General that the foregoing re-
quest may be granted we respectfully ask an i'm.
mediate reply
J. r. BRYANT. Chairman,
and Dy Messrs. Cauldwell, Scott, Burns, Price,
Chandler Williams, 0sgood, Holden, Shumate and
Harper.
Colonel j. r. Bryant states that on the assembling
OF the House he did not say the acts OF Congress
were Illegal and revolutionary; and that he always
supported the reconstruction 0cts OF Congress ana
the present act OF Congress.
Nothing was done to-day in the Senate. The
House met and read an order from Governor
Bullock, approved by General Terry, to the effect
that In order to give time to the pending nvsstgs-
seats under the reconstruction acts and give ample
time to persons who desgn to take the oath. In
order to do 30 the Governor declared recess uutil
wednesday next, at noon.
The decision of the court martial on the eligibility
OF certain members will be rendered TO- morrow.
The House Will probably organize on Wednesday.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
MEXICO.

The San Luis KevOIuti0n Incrcnsing. More
Revoiutions-A CendGctn with Eighty
Thousand Dollars Sefzed ON the Way 10 the
Capital-KidnappIng-Th Miraaores Mills
DestrOyed-Ths Family or Juarex Going to
Europe.
CITY or MEXICO, Jan. o,
Via HAVANA, Jan. II. 1870.
Affairs in the State OF San Luis Potosi present
more serious aspect. The rebels who at first only
pronounced against the State government now,
because the federal government proposed
to suppress the rising, have issued another pro-
nunclament0 denouncing the national Executive
and his officers for refusing them support. The
Governor OF the state and members OF the Leglsla-
ture are still held prisoners and federal gen.
erals have joined the insurgents. The oflccr COM
manding the federal troops in san Luis reports tnat
his forces are not strong enough to operate against
the usurpers.
The federal troops In Durango under the com.
mand OF GENIAL Herrera, have pronounced against
and refuse to recognize the national government.
The Inhabitants in several districts OF the State OF
Morella have also pronounced against the national
authority. A detachment OF federal troops sent
against them was defeated.
The rebels In the State OF PuebIa continue to
maintain q defiant attitude in the Sierra. Their
leaders have issued decree pardoning all imperial
lists.
Salazar and Portilla have arrived in the capital.
Signor Cattano the Italian Charge d'AGairss, has
been Officially received by the President.
The family OF President Juarez win soon sal on
trip TO Europe.
The Mranores mills, the largest in Mexico have
been destroyed BY IRE. One thousand operatives
are thrown out OF employment
General Alatorre has 1000 men under his com.
mana. He took trom an English company at
Catorce $50 bars OF silver and coined them.
The Legislature at GuanaJuato mas authorized the
Governor to organize 1000 national guards to assist
the federal government In Quelllng the San Luis
insurrecaon.
The Governor Of Guanajuato has seized the con.
ducta, with $so,ooo on the road to the capital with
which he intended to pay his troops. The general
government has ordered him to return it immedi.
ately to the rightful owners.
slight shock OF earthquake aas been Isn in
MaZatlan.
Manuel Lordo. wealthy spaniard, has been kid
mapped by the brigands.
gold mine has just boen discovered In Michoa-
e1n
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKEr.-LONDON, Jan. l7--4;30
p. MC0ns0ls closed at 92jS FOR money and 925. for
the account United States nye.twenty bonds 1892
o65s; 1885, old, Sdx: 1857, S5I; tenforties, s4A;
Erie Railway shares, IS; Illinois Centras, I02; Allan.
tic and Great western, 261s.
PARIS B0URsE.-PARIs, Jan 17-The Bourse closed
quiet Rentes, 73f. 45c. .....
FRANKFORT TBoURsE-PRANKFoRT Jan. I7.--United
States nve-twenty bonds closed fiat at el Is for the
issue OF 1861
LIvERPooL COTTON MARKEr-LIvERpooI, JAM
T--4:30 p. M.-The market closed nrmer but not
quotably higher. Mlddhng uplands, uisd.; Mid
ding Orleans "a. The sales OF the day have been
ulaLiOn.
HAvRR CorroN MAREEr--H AvRE, jan. II. Cotton
closed firm on spot and TO arrive
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARRBT-JiyERPooL, Jan.
III T.. M-Pork fiat Lard dull.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET-LOSpoT, Jan, IT.
Llnseed cakes easier. Talow, 46s gd. per cwt.
Turpentine 1rmcr at 29s. Cd. a 29s. 3D. per cwt.
PETROLEUM MARKEr-ANTw8R 8RP Jan. l7.-Pctro-
lcum closed nrm and unchanged.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
TElEGOAPRIC NEWS ITEMS.

Mcssrs. Eggeston and Ames will doubtless be
elected United States Senators from Mississippi
The bids for the purchase Of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad stock owned by the city opened In St.
Louis yesterday. The stock was awarded 70 CAPTAIN
Joseph Brown and William Tanssg, OF st. Louis
Tor $685. GOO, equal to COS, the highest price ever
paid for Pacific stock.
At Ekhart Ind, yesterday morning, Edward
Russell entered the Office of the railroad blacksmith
snop and shot Wam A. Williams the foreman
killing him almost instantly. Russell proceeded I'M.
mediatey TO the Justice OF the Peace and delivered
himself up. Illicit intercourse between Williams
and Russeli's wife was the cause OF the tragedy.
The Brlcklayer5 National Convention selected
Pittsburg rs the place for holding It's next meeting.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18

Outside Scencs-Ie eochefort Endorsements In
the Streets.
PARIS, Jan. l7-8:I5 r. M.
When the news OF the result Of the acton OF the
Legislative Body was received by the crowds waiting
outside great demonstration was made IN favor OF
Rochefort In the Place de In Concorde.
PARIS, Jan. 1850 p. NJ.
Another popular manifestation Of sympathy for
Rochefors is reported on the Boulevard Monsmartre.
PARIS, Jan. 17-S p. n.
Crowds are still collected in the streets shouting
lor Rochel0rt.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
OHIO.

A bill Prohibiting tho Reading Of the Bible
and Singing Hymns In tho Public SCHOOLS
Introduced In the Lesislature.
COLUMBUS, Jan. II, 1870.
A bill was introduced In the House Of Representa-.
uves this afternoon By Mr. Ward O. the reform dele
CATION from Cincinnati, prohibiupg the reading or
the Bible or aiming Of hQnpa tn the public schools
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
GERMANY.

Tho Prusso-Chinese Trsaty-Conolusion Of the
Negotiations.
BERLIN, Jan. IT. 1870.
The treaty negotiations which have been carried
on for some time past in this city between the EN-.
bassy representatives OF the Emperor OF China and
the Cabinet Ministers Of King william we're con.
cludad to-daY.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUDDEN DEArH.-David O'Nelll. residing at 2os
West TwontY-seventh street. died suddenly at his
residence last night. The Coroner was notlned ana
VIII hold All Inquest to-day.
BACKED INrV THB RIvER.-Peter Brady, driver
OF M ash cart, accidentally backed his horse ana
cart into the river at the foot OF East street. Eass
river yesterday AFTERNOON breaking the horses leg.
Brady, who was severely injured, was conveyed 70
the Eleventh precinct station house and removed
TO Bellevue Hospital In an ambulance.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
PERSONAL INTELLIaENCE.
Prominent Arrivals In this City.

Prominent Arrivals In this City.
Judge F. HOyt, Of CINCINNATI Colonel Il. Alcock,
OF England; t. s. Richards and +. Martin, OF Chile,
ana Judge $. B. Moore, OF Scranton are at the lie
tropolitan Hotel.
H. u. Sellman Of the United States Navy, and w.
J. valknran, OF the United states Army, are az the
Aator House,
Judge w. II. Matson, OF Hartford; State Comptrol-
Ter w. F. Allen OF Albany; and c. r. Griggs OF Lii:
nois, are at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
General i. A. Walker, OF Washington; General
O'Donne, Of Baltimore; and Captain Moodiee, Of
steamer Cuba, are at the HOFFMAN House.
Colonel w. II. Jenifra. OF Baltimore. and Lord
Willoughby, Of Saratoga, are at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel.
Major N Bryant, OF Boston; Captain J. Best, O.
the United States Navy, and Captain J. 4. wads-
worth, of the United States Army, are ct the st,
Charles Hotel.
Senor T. A. Rodriguez Of Cuba Commodore
wylie OF the United States Navy, and Captain ]. H.
Wilson, Of Sandusky, are at the st. Elmo Hotel.
Prominent Departures Yesterday.
Captain Poole, for California; S Shellabarger,
for Ohio: Colonel Il. Horton, for Canada and Colonel
G. Hien, FOR Washington.
miscellaneous Personal Movements.
General Mansfield Lowell Ii visiting New Orleans.
Mr.. sumner, in his late speech. Invented the new
work, "ridicul0sityn
Among other things Eugenie brought home
white dromedAry.
A man in Mystic, Conn.,, paid the state one dollar
for calling noghDor "conf0unded mutton head.h
France who carried S. 600 In gold about his person.
Monroe county. Ca, Is represented In tho State
Logislaturo BY an ex-judge aud by former slave.
both named Clover.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
LOUISIANA.

Closing OF the New Orlcnns Gambling Hoase.--
state Aid to Railroads..
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. II, 1870.
The gambling houses have been closed In con-
forrnity with the recent act OF the Legislature.
The bill granting state aid and right Of way for
branches TO New Orleans OF the Chattanooga Rail-
road has passed the House. 1t meets with oppos-
ton From the city press.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

BY direction OF the Secretary OF War, General
Orders No. II, OF November, granting Communication
OF quarters and fuel TO olcers OF the army on duty
as Indian superntendents or agents. will apply also
to c0mmssares OF subsistence or officers acting as
such, who are stationed at or near Indian rcserva.
tions for the purpose of receiving aud issuing sup.
plies to Indians
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
WEST VIRGINIA.

Explosion and Sinking Of q Towboas NJ
Whesling-Seven Bnrses Lost-Ouo Woman
Killed.
WHEELING. JAN II, 1870
The towboat Star Of P1ttsburg, with 100000 bush.
els coal. came in collision with . pier OF the new
railroad bridge at Beair last evening and sank,
with seven barges AS she went down her boilers
exploded, setsing the boat on fire. one woman was
killed.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
RHODE ISLAND.

Large Fire In WOonsOcket-s.oss Over
Cs-,UvE. -.---t.H =
PROVIDENCE, Jan. II, 1870.
1ro broke out In Edward Harris, No. 4 Mil. IN
Woonsocket, this afternoon, originating In the
picker room. The Fire Department extin-
guished the flames In about three quarters OF
an hOnr. The stock ana machinery were insured
for $50 500 which will cover the loss. The building
was considerably damaged and uninsured
Henry Kelly. young RWsN l2rnegU gf Springfield,
nv e0A4 :as on Ill pianiig miii mere tnis alter
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
ALABAMA.

Proceedings Of the LesQslature-Rcpoai Of
Lottery Charters.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. II, 1870.
In the Senate to-day tho bill taxing railroads and
their property for che benent OF the State and ex.
empting them from county tax was discussed.
Bills were introduced repeating all the lottery char
tcrs and 70 expedite to building OF the Alabama
and Chattanooga Railroad.
IN the House Mr.. Brown. the recently elected
democrat, WAS sworn in.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
THE SPANISH GUNBOATS.

Thirteen OF the Spanish Gunboats In Charles.
ton HarbOr.
CHARLESTON, 8. c., Jan. II, 1870
fleet Of thirteen Spanish gunboa,s under con.
voy Of the frfgato Isabel La Catholica, from New
York via Hampton Roads, put into this harbor to-
day for coal and supplies. They expect to remain
here about ten days, when they will leave for
Cuba.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
MASSACHUSETTS.
rho Boston Treu.ury Embezzle.,cur.

The Boston Treasury Embezxlenient.
BOSTON. Jan. II, 1870.
In the Municipal court to-day Donahoe,
alias John Bull was arraigned on tho
charge OF receiving $500 in gold coin from
John w. Collins, knowing 1t to nave been
stolen from tho city treasury. The accused pleaded
not guilty and gave BAH for trial. Donohoe claims
that he acted solely detective in dealing with
Collins, who s under arrest for embezzling the gold
lrom the city treasury.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Lieutenant Commander william Wheeler is de-
tached from lhe Navy Yard at New York and
ordered to the Guard.
Payrhaster Arthur Burtis Is detached from duty at
League island and Paymaster Robert +. Lsle Is
ordered to that post.
First Assistant Engineer Wilson K. Purse is
ordered to the New York Navy Yard.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
SPAIN.

Democratic Sympathy with tho French
ssReds''-Ominous Meeting Of RepublIcans.
PARIS, Jan. II, 1870.
La Mdrseflgatse to-day publishes the following
despatch from Nadrid:-A public meeting OF 10000
republicans In Madrid by unanimous vote send CON-
graduation 10 the republicans of Paris to deputy
Rochefort. the devoted champion Of democracy,
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
CUBA.

Arrival OF William III. Seward ai Havana.
HAVANA, Jan. II, 1870.
The steamships Cleopatra ana France have ar
rived here from Vera Cruz. Among the passengers
by tho former were Ex-Secretary Seward and his
party. They ara all well. They win probably re-
main week or 80 in Havana
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
INDIANA.
Large Fire In Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. IL.
fire broke out In Morrison's opera Hall about
nine O'Clock and is still raging. Morris Il Sons, en-
tire block or buildings destroyed and fears are
entertained that the block adjoining will also be
burned. The stores OF Alfred Talbot & Co., whole
sale groeers; j. w. Copeland 4 Co.. wholesale deal
ers In millinery goods: Patterson, Moore Il Talbot,
wholesale dealers IN drugs, ana ii. +. West Co.,
wholesale dealers In crockery, are entirely de-
stroyed.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The mat steamship Idaho Will leave this port =
Wednesday for Liverpool
The mails FOR Europe will cose as the Post Omoo
at half-past five O'Clock A. N.
THR NEW YORK Decentralization Tor Europe
viii he ready this (Tuesday) evening.
single copies, IN wrappers Tor mailing six cents
Persons wishing TO have copieA mailed to thcis
friends can leave their orders with me clerk to -day
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
A Radical Protest.

PARIS, Jan. 17--6 p. NJ.
Assoon as the vote was announced Deputy Gam
belta rose and protested against this sudden ter
minati0n OF the debate, which, he charged was
brought about to prevent the proper consideration
or SO grave consideration.
The Chamber then adjourned
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
The storm ut Chicago.

CHICAGO ILL.,, Jan. IL, 1870.
During the thunder storm or last night the mer.
curry stood ~ a degrees. To-day 1t is down to
zero
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
NEW YORK.

Disa strous Fire at Chatham viiIage-Loss
Ovor $4,000.
HUDSON, Jan. IL, 1870.
Another disastrous fire occurred in Chatham vii
lage last night, destroying Ave buildings and involv
ing loss OF over $4,000. The 1ro broke ont IN the
building on the corner OF Park row and Railroad
avenue occupied by John Van Buren, and
owned by Burrows b Birge, and known az
Military Hall. Among the principal sufferers
are John Van Buren, -four store. loss $4,000;
Henry M. Simpson, boots and shoes, loss $4,000,
insured 5000; William H. Ten Brock, dry goods
and groceries, loss $4,000, insured $35oO; David L.
Stalks, boots and shoes, loss $3000 fully insured;
Charles r. Ashley, loss $1,000, no insurance; Leroy
r. Collender, loss 5000, no insurance: O. NJ Bur-
rows Co., groceries, loss $4,000, insured $500;
Micnael McDermott, dwelling, loss &400, no insur-
ance; T. X. Burrows, stock Of jewslry, clocks, DC,
loss $4,000 insured; Enright, jeweller; John Cad
man, Post once; Charles B. Canneld, Courier
once and Abram Van Allen, barber, all sustained
loss BY the removal OF goods. The Courier once
was almost demolished In carrying out the type.
presses. DC. The Odd Fellows furniture waa
greatly damaged by removal and the working tools
destroyed. Dickerman's coal yard was entirely
Destroyed; loss not known, but will reach 81 900;
partially insured. 3. and J. w. Brghps timber yard
partially destroyed; LOSS a. 000 fully insured.
The buildings were all OF wood The Ore u supposed
70 DO the work Of an tncendiary.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18

w. Rochefort Before the Parliament--scen
in the House-lMinisterial Declaration.
PARIS, Jan. 17-3 p. NJ.
In the Corps Legislatif to-day the debate on the
arraignment OF Deputy Henri Rochefort was opened.
From the beginning or the sitting the Chamber was
crowded with spectators and all the deputies were
present. n. Rochefort occupied his usual seat and
al the members Of the Cabinet were present on the
ministerial bench.
M. Estancelin opened the discussion with pro-
position made on the part OF the left centre. He
sad that they felt conndenr OF the strength OF the
Ministry, and would advise that the prosecution
against the onending deputy be abandoned.
M. Olivier replied that the government could not
accept this proposal. He demanded vote Of the
Chamber on the question at issue; otherwise the
Ministers could not continue In ONCE.
This declaration was received with applause from
oil parts OF the hall.
The New York herald., 1870-01-18
The Storm In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Jan. II. 1870.
This section OF the country was visited last night
BY storm OF wind ana rain, accompanied BY light
ming and thunder Considerableidamage was done
to buildings, but no lives were lost.