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TEE LOGIC OLE pLuNpERERs.

And sure enough, just as the bill to
grant Government lands in aid OF the
Southern Pacific railroad develops
strength, the land-grabbers aud political
freebooters who rob the public for Inv
ing at Washington, spring to their feet
and protest. The worst of it is, they
protest in the name of honesty. They
saw that the enterprise is not in the
hands of the right sort of men. They
are not reliable. Moreover, the South is
not in a condition sufficiently loyal to
receive so great favor. Her people
cannot appreciate such condescension
on the part of loyalty. In short the
people of the South, under the new order
of things, are not to be the recipients of
fayors. Their business is to give, to give
money, to pay taxes and bear burdens
What allow the South to construct a
road to the Pacific as the North has
donel In that respect place the rebel
on a footing with the loyalistl Mon
stropsl No. Let the South pull
through the mud of the valleys and
Chamber up the sleeps of the mountains
the best she can. Didn't we conquer
ber9 Is she not ours? Don't we hold
her in vice and pluck her? Give her
prosperity, and you strengthen her and
relax our grip on her vitals. Give her
this Pacific road. and you give her pros
peritv. You give her a route to the Pa
ci6c that snow cannot blockade nor the
ripors of the Northern ATTITUDES affect.
1t will be open all the year round, and
be preferable in every respect to the
No,hern road. 1t viii build up the
South BY inviting emigrants and open
nm new territories to industry That
is not all. We loyal people want the
lands proposed to be given to rebels
They are loyal property. What are
loyal people to do when the public lands
are absorbed and the South no longer
tolerates them as rulers, task masters
and tax-gatherers2 Must we go to Dig
ging for a liying2 Must hands that have
grown tender by long absence from the
debasing tonch of labor be sOiled that
rebel hands may grow white2 No They
should know no favors Kill that bill
Of abominations-kill it in the pride OF
it's boosted strength. Strangle lifting
it from you as q thing to be stamped
upon, and spit upon. But (mOst melan-
cholily) if you riH pass it, if you 'oiH
do this monstrous thing, if the road must
be built, if some people must make a
good thing of it, 0 then, in the name Of
loyalty, give the profits to us. In the
last stage of the question, il the bill
must pass, put as in for the profits
Though it wiring our hearts, we will
march up to the sacrifice and be sacri-
feed for the pitiful sum Of half dozen
millions in the way of profits If the
rogues do not talk in this spirit, they
think in it. They may accomplish one
or two things-either defeat the bill, or
get at the head Of the Southern Pacific
railroad.
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FRANCE.

BORDEAUX, February 10. delegates
to the National Assembly are constantly
arriving, Gen. Changarnier reached
here yesterday, and Prince De Joinville
arrived this morning, both delegates to
the Assembly.
VERSAILLES, February l3.-It is Off
cially announced that the German
armies will make triumphal entry into
the city of Paris on the 18th instant.
The Federal Council have forwarded
communication to Bismarck, asking
his consent that the French troops now
retreating in Switzerland be paroled.
The request, after due elaboration, was
refused.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

Ir Is said that Hoar's bill for estab-
fishing national system of education
is being pressed upon the consideration
Of Congress, and it will doubtless re-
eeive vigorous support from the friends
Of Capitalization, not that they care for
the education of the people, but for a
consolidated government, which has now
become the fixed object of the Radical
leaders. The provisions Of the bill are
of the most sweeping character, and
provide for the complete control Of the
whole educational machinery by the gen
eral government, and opens up new
avenue of official patronage.
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, February l3.-Paris dates OF
Saturday are at hand, giving returns OF
the election which makes it certain that
NJ. MARITIME, Gambetta, Blanc, Garibaldi'
Henri de Rochefort and Victor Hugo
have been successful in that city.
Later advices regarding the late dis
aster to the French transport off Cape
La Hague state that the loss is not as
large as given in former telegram.
A Versailles dispatch states that a
grand triumphal march Of the German
armies through Paris has been arranged
for the I'D inst, few days after their
entry into the city. The line of march
is not definitely ascertained, but it is I'M
derstood to have already been agreed
upon that the whole German army
of investment will participate in this
august procession. The course will
probably lead them through the
leading thoroughfares of the city, taking
in avenue fImporatace and the Rue
Rivoh on the line of march, and passing
beneath the magnificent structure of the
Arch de Triumph. Along the route will
be stationed detachments of troops to
keep the line clear of obstacles and i'm
pediments. The march of troops will
probably assemble at the Tuileries, where
a grand review will take place. After
this has been concluded nothing further
in the way of demonstration is antici-
pated.
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The Wandering Jew interviewed
Again.

A curious rumor comes from an OBJ
scure village in the neighborhood Of
Antwerp, that the strange, sad, weary
figure of the Wandering Jew has ap
peared in its vicinity. 1t passed through
the market-place, carrying its historical
staff in its hand, with the old Roman
costume, worn and dingy, draped about
it, barefooted, and with its long beard
streaming in the wind. Adults fed
from it in alright, but some children
followed the figure to the outskirts Of
the village, where it paused and adj
dressed few words to them. 1t told
them to go back and tell the people
that a new ruler had arisen in Europe,
who would bring Belgium, Holland
and other powers under his rule; that
the present year would witness many
vicissitudes among the peoples, and that
many heads now loftily held will have
fallen before its close Upon being ques-
toned by the children as to his name,
the mysterious stranger responded:
Seek not to know. | have been here
before in the past. / shall be here in
the future. Until the end of time i shall
walk the earth INCREASINGLY. Then the
figure waved its hand, turned from them,
and took up its plodding way, gradually
disappearing from their sight. This
singular event has created much excite
ment in the neighborhood in which it is
said to have occurred, and the sensation
caused by the rumors Of this mysterious
parsonage has spread to Antwerp and
other cities of Belgium. The Wandering
Jew was last seen at Brussels in l774. Pre-
viously to that he had been at Strasburg,
in 1880, and later in 1880. In some
quarters there is belief that this person
who lately appeared in Belgium is an
imposter; but the accounts that are given
Of the sad expression Of his countenance,
the dignity Of his bearing, and the almost
supernatural expression of his eye, for
babe the supposition in the minds OF
those who witnessed his sudden appear
ance in their midst that he was other
than that strange mystery Of the ages,
doomed for contumely to our Savior to
abide on earth until he shall come again
the Wandering Jew.
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NEW YORK.
FIre-NatIOnaI Convention of Irish
Associations.

FIre-EatIOnaI Convention of Irish
Associations.
New YoRK, February l3.-Yesterday
afternoon FIRE occurred in Fourth
street from buildings Nos. Glib, 6I5, 6l7
and GIG to West Fifty-ninth street, occu-
pied by WIN. Mauck as a bone-grinding
mill. The flames made short work Of
the premises, which, with contents. were
entirely destroyed. Loss on stock and
machinery, $2O,OOO-insured Loss on
buildings, $SO,OOO-fully insured. The
origin Of the FIRE is unknown.
In reference TO the movement toward q
National Convention Of Irish Associa-
tons, Mr.. Nicholson, Secretary Of the
Directory Of United Irishmen, has ad-
dressed long letter to the political ex-
lies, setting forth that while the United
Irishmen are willing to be represented
in such convention, they believe that
from a lack Of proper organization
throughout the country there would be
only partial representation Of Irish
salionalisis. They believe il only just
that organized bodies and not individ-
uals should be represented, and hope
that measures will be taken that will
give an impetus 10 the establishing Of
local Irish bodies.
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MINNESOTA.
BIN for The RemovaI Of The Capital.

Bill for the Removal Of the Capital.
SAINT Paul, February l3.-The most
important legislative movement Of the
past week was the introduction Of q bill
on Friday, in the house, looking to the
removal Of the capital TO Kandigohi.
The bill provides for the appointment Of
Eve commissioners. who shall. during
the coming spring, select ten sections Of
land and have il surveyed and plated,
preparatory to the erection Of necessary
public buildings. The defeat Of the bill
is predicted by the best informed.
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-
moment and the precise place where the
Jim Brown or the Tom Jones will blow
up, and how many souls will perish
Think of it. Would it not be edifying
to have an almanac each year informing
us of what boats, and how many and at
what points, would blow up during the
year, and how much human life would
be sacrificed2 This much good might
come of it: Each victim would know
the moment Of dissolution, and being
forewarned, could make his prepare
lions When and where wilEthe next
boat blow up2 That is the inquiry.
How many will be killed. The man of
statistics must find an ample field for
his Investigations. How much popula-
ton have we now2 How rapidlyis it in
creasing2 What are the statistics of
slaughter from all causes2 If it con
tinue al the present rate, how long will
il take the steamboats,, railroads and
murderers to depopulate the country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

THE lovely beast that represents Low
ell in the lower House of Congress, is
thus referred to in the report of the
proceedings the other day;
Butler took the occasion for a scath-
ing speech on Admiral Porter, conclud-
ing by begging the gentleman Banks
not to offend his nostrils and make him
wish he had washbowl and toothbrush
to clean out his mouth by bringing that
man Porter before the House again. Let
Porter rest in the corruption which he
had made for himself.
There is no end to that man. impu-
dence. To put on an air of disgust, and
that, too, in the face of the country, is
the sublimest exhibition Of that quality
yet recorded on earth. Whoever sup
posed that corruption, earth and worms
could feel the sentiment of disgust? Yet,
in the person of Butler, they do.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

THE Confessional remarks; Mr..
Disraeli has attacked Mr.. Sumner and
that is an honor which Mr.. Sumner
hardly expected. The truth is that,
having set out to be kicked, Mr.. Sumner
has been uncommon lucky in the per
sons who have kicked him, and in the
occasions and consequences Of the va
rious kickings through which he has
passed. He viii give us a tremendous
speech now. But, in examining for it,
he had better be careful, for the Disraelis
are not only well read themselves, but
they understand the tricks Of literary ap-
preparation as well as Mr.. Sumner. Let
him beware.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

LOCALLY, it appears that Puritanism
is as prevalent in Old England as it is in
New. Two hair dressers at Bolton were
lately brought before the police magis.
trates, charged with shaving on Sun
day, " the same not being work of ne
cessity or charity" They were fined
five shillings each, the Bolton Hair
dressers Association, at whose instance
they were prosecuted, having to pay the
cnSts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

WHEN Horace Greeley travelled in Eu-
rope, he was impressed with the value Of
drainage, and Immediately gotup an an
tethetical agricultural proverb to the
effect that if a man didn't drain his
farm, his farm would drain him. Then
Horace went to Lombardy, where he wit
messed the fructifying influence of irri-
cation by means of dams; whereupon he
added another proverb 70 his store of
terse sayings: IF man don't dam his
farm, his farm will d--n him.
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George Sand on the Seeds of Ven.
geanee SOWn I'm France.

George Sand has written letter to a
sister author in England which is spoken
of by the London journals as summing
up the opinion Of the more intellectual
Of the French people on the subject of
the war. 1t scarcely touches on the
military question:. except to say that
there is resolution, if not enthusiasm,
throughout the land; and to hint that
the misfortunes Of August and Septem-
Der were wholesome in sweeping away
the Marshals and staff officers Of the
Empire, and throwing France upon her
own resources. The most serious grief
expressed by Madame Dudevant is over
the spectacle Of Protestant, civilized,
and philosophic nation like Prussia being
led by the desire Of territorial annexa-
ton into sowing such seeds Of vengeance
in France as will greatly hinder the fn-
ture advancement Of both nations.
There win be too many hatreds in the
way, she thinks, for the France Of the
future to accept from Germany any
leaven Of that spirit Of free inquiry-of
that enthusiasm for an ideal liberty
which the authoress Of the "Comtesse
Of Rudolstadt regards as the renoyator
Of the world. But England also has
been in the wrong. The egotistieal at
titude Of England is a scandal 70 our
people, and a subject Of great sorrow to
our most enlightened mind" Yet, says
George Sand, I'VE did not expect active
Intervention what we had sown we must
need reap)."
Don't talk to me, : said a skep,ie, "Oi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The Richmond Dispatch says: Revels,
the colored o. S. Senator, says he finds
the prejudice against color in this
country very great, and he fears it is
increasing. We suppose Revels meant
BY the term this country" to speak
more especially of the North. But
whether he meant the whole or a part of
the country, his fears are well founded.
The fanatics and negroes together have
Just done those things which will cause
this increased prejudice. craftsmanship,
fanaticism and malice are doing a world
of injury to the poor negro, whose day
Of woe will be FASTENED by the use which
party knayes and fools have made Of him.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
MARDI GRAS.

GPBCIAL TICKETS AT so FOR THE
- round trip to New Orleans and return
good from February 18th to 26th, both days
inclusive--Will be sold BY the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad.
Mardi Gras occurs on the 2lst Of February.
and the tickets will be good ill the following
Sunday. For further information and for
tickets, apply to james Speed. Ticket Agent.
237h Main street. OF 20
g. p. OAKLEY, Gen'i Ticket AIT.
l3s-tl3 Miss. and Tenn. Depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

TIE Senate Of Missouri on Friday
passed jjSs=s resolution instructing
Missouri's Representatives II Congress
to vote against any further appropriation
for the National Capitol at Washington.
and urge its removal to some more
central and convenient point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The Washington correspondent Of the
Jonesboro Flag, indignant at the charges
preferred against r. r. Butler, hints that
{" the affair will not be allowed to termi-
nate here, but on the contrary will neces-
state change in some departments Of
the Pension Bureau, and perhaps the re-
moval of the Commissioner himself"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The Supreme Court Of California has
decided, four Judges out Of five concur
ring, that the Fourteenth Amendment
to the National Constitution does not
interfere with the State laws which pre-
vent chinaman from testifying against
a white man
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The Selma Reporter has this account
of venerable man: Colonel Wood, an
old gentleman from Choctaw county,
passed through Selma, on his way to
Pleasant Hill, yesterday morning. 1t
will surprise our readers to hear that
this old man, seventy-three years of age,
walked all the way from his home in
Choctaw county to Cahaba. He was a
soldier under General jackson, was in
the battle Of New Orleans, and after
wards fought through the Mexican war
with the rank of Major, and well remem-
bers having given dram to Lieutenant
U. S. Grant to steady his nerves for the
fray. He also did good service for the
South during the ''late unpleasantness.
Alter the war Colonel Wood went to
Washington to look after the pension due
him from the United States Government,
but failed to get it, On the score of his
having been "rebel.' lf
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GROCERIES.
NEW GOODS.
lust RECEIVED

JUST RECEIVED
40 tferces Sugar-eured Hams,
% boxes breakfast Bacon,
90 boxes Yarmouth nloaters,
boxes Smoked salmon.
80 hfbbls Roe Herring and Trout,
30 boxes Goldfish,
a50 peEEs mneI<ercI and whitehall,
so hbIs IHOmimy and Grfta,
80 bbIs beans and Peas,
20 bbla Golden syrup.
900 bbln r1our-varfons grades.
500 bhIa Ruaaet and r.. n. Potatoes,
75 pckga Roll Butter,
And other articles TOO numerous 10 meHs.s=,
for sale low AZ
g. A. ECKERLY's,
ia-iOl Cor. Front and Union sts'
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Statement of the Condition
PHGNIx INSURANCE COMPANY
of Hartford, Conn.,,
Made to the COmptrOllero OF the State
OfTennessee, ON Jan. L, 1871.
ASSETS AT MARKET VALUE.

STATE OF TENNEssEE,
CoMPTROLLER's OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, January LIST, 1S7l.J
I, Ed. r. Pennebaker. Comptroller of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Phoenix
Insurance Company, located at Hartford. in
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the requirements of the laws
of the State of Tennessee, imposed on insur-
ance companies aud l further certify that II.
A. Littleton. agent of said Company, has also
complied with the requirements of the laws of
the State, made and provided, in such cases.
Wherefore, said Insurance Company has au-
thority to take risks and transact the business
of Insurance in this State, az Memphis, Ten
nessee ED. r. PENNEBAKER,
ISS.lh5 Comptroller of Tennessee.
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Attachment Notice.
Robertson, Bruce q Co.

Robertson, Bruce &cO.
vs..
Robert RAIDER and A. Copper.
A FFIDAVIT HAVING BEEN MADE
n before S. A. Moore. Justice Of the Peace
for the county Of Shelby and state OF Iennes-
been returned. levied. ETC.. IL Is therefore or
dered that publication be made In the Mem
phis Public Ledger, newspaper published in
cessive weeks, commanding the said Robert
RAIDER and A. Copper 70 appear before me At
my Office. in the city Of Memphis, on the I'D
day Of March. 1871, at 10 o'clock am, and
make defense 70 said suit against them, or 10
will be proceeded with ex parte.
S. A, MOORE, Justice Of the Peace
142-lfs-l5f-5 for the County of Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

THE King Of Greece has just failed in
an effort to revive the 0lympian games
on the same spot where they were last
held twenty-five hundred years ago.
Perhaps he would find seven-up and
poker better adapted to the taste Of the
rnodern Atheninns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The city of Nashville, now that the
Southern railroad scheme is dead, is
anxious that Cincinnati should turn her
attention to the Cumberland and Ken
lucky route, a charter for which has
already been granted. A delegation is
going to Cincinnati to urge the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

BECAUSE Senator Wilson, Of Massa-
chusetts, is opposed to the organization
of temperance party, the Boston Daily
News says that his soul is among the
liars" and thinks "he really did better
before he Joined the church than he has
since
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

MgMpHIs THEATER.--To-night Mr.. j.
| II. Jack will appear before us in the
legitimate drama, in the character of the
fat knight, "Sir John Falstaff.' The
lay of King Henry the Fourth will be
nlaced ON the boards. Mr.. Jack has
acquired a great reputation in Eastern
cities by his wonderful rendition of this
worId-renowned character. Mr.. Jack
will be supported by the New Orleans
dramatic company, which has received
many valuable acquisitions since their
appearance in Memphis. Mr.. Jack
comes to us so well recommended that
all lovers of the legitimate drama may
expect dramatic treat not enjoyed Tor
some time past in our city. Tomorrow
night the Merry Wives of Windsor will
be presented.
New ORLEANS OPERA COMPANY. we
have been informed that the proprietors
of the Memphis Theater are making the
necessary arrangements to bring the
French Opera Company to Memphis
some time in May next. The company
will have concluded their winter engage
ment in New Orleans by that time. The
enterprise of our theater managers in
securing their services must be com
mended, and will no doubt be patronized
and sustained in manner worthy of the
great musical reputation enjoyed by the
troupe.
VARIETIES. Manager Schooles has Sc
cured the services of frst-class variety
troupe. under the direction of Stage
Manager German. Tonight splendid
programme will be presented, embracing
the best of dancing, singing and negro
delineations. Among the many attrac-
tive performers secured by the Manager
are Misses Lizzie Walker, Lizzie Whelan,
Julia DeLee, Susie Starr, Emma Clifton,
Elsie D'Courcy,s Mile Coleman, and
Messrs. German, Master Bonnie, Billy
Diamond and host of others. Go to
night and witness the new attractions to
be presented
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GAS EXPLOSION. Yesterday morning
loud explosion was heard in the dental
rooms of DR.. Hurd, at the corner of Main
and jefferson The police, believing
some person had been shot, visited the
premises and discovered everything
about the room more or less disturbed,
and the doctor much stunned. 1t seems
that DR.. >Hurd, who is somewhat of a
chemist, has been projecting with gases,
with view to discovering a brilliant
light for street and house purposes. Yes
terday morning he applied light to the
burner attached to the temporary gas
ometer in which his combination of
gases was confined. For sometime a
bright light was created, but directly q
loud explosion took place, and the doc
tor was hurled across the room The
doctor has not relinquished his belief in
his discovery of light superior to any
now in use aa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-13

The Cincinnati Enquirer says; A
carpet.bag Federal General, late of the
North Carolina Legislature, for his 6del
ity to party, was appointed Collector Of
Internal Revenue in that State. He be
came defaulter in the sum Of 1900
and neither he nor his bondsmen have
been prosecuted. His services were so
valuable in reconstructing North Caro-
lima, and he was so earnest friend Of
the Grant Administration and Of car
pet-bag Senator, that he is not sent to
the States prison.
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CAPITAL.

1st The name of the company is the HART
FORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, and is
located at Hartford, Connecticut.