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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
AKRRMAE's PRISONERS.

The arrest, says one of our exchanges,
Of two thousand prisoners in the short
space Of two weeks is rather interest
ing event, and shows an evil condition
of society, or very despotic spirit in the
power that chokes the jails with so great
a number of prisoners in so short a
time. 1t is not in Poland, where these
things are taking place. it is not in Ire
land; it is not in Paris; it is not in Mex
leo. 1t is in the little State OF South Caro-
lima in the United States. At the last
Cabinet meeting" says Washington
dispatch to a Radical paper, Attorney
General Alderman reported that he had
two thousand prisoners in South Caro-
lima alone, captured under the Ku-Klux
act" This fellow Alderman was on the
staff of General Toombs during the early
stages of the war. He turned, went over
to the loyalists and got his reward. And
now he turns upon his own people and
runs them down, captures them and
throws them into prison. The world
says the journal from which We
have quoted, does not deny that the
victims Of the bloody assizes in Eng
land, the Netherlanders and the Magyarsi
were rebels; but it abhors the persons
who imprisoned them with such pitiless
vigor none the less for that reason.
When President Grants ex-Coniederate
Attorney General Grams the prisons Of
q single State with two thousand persons
he would seem to be serving his master
with quite as much devotion as Jefreys
Alva and Haynau served theirs and j
the world shall reward him with The
same unloyely memory that it has &C
corded TO them he will have no one bu
himself to blame for it. Two Thousand
prisoners in Jail is the fruit Of the Ad
ministration's Southern policy-and 4
large harvest it is, too. It is a large
number than all the other American
Presidents together could boast Of, e1
cept the first Radical President and b.
had the warrant Of war for his captures
while President Grant labors under tn,
disadvantage of conducting the business
in a time of boosted peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

Weighed against the policy Of the minis
try. The excitement finally reached
such pitch that the police we're direct
ed to dispense the crowds, which they
succeeded in doing with considerable
difficulty. The military are held in
readiness, but as yet no occasion has
arisen for the interference of troops.
LATER --BRussELs, November %, 10
p.m.-The city is quiet, and it is believ-
ed that the disturbances have subsidized
BRUssELs, November 23-Noon. Last
nights disturbances were renewed this
morning, A serious riot is believed to
be pending. Crowds marched up the
Rue Royal, and congregaied in front Of
the Government offices, surrounding the
ministerial chambers Oh every side.
Loud aud bitter dendnciations OF the
ministry, demanding their dismissal,
were uttered, and violence would have
been resorted to had not few of the
more rational leaders urged calmer
measures. The Ministers, alarmed at
the threatening attitude of the citizens,
dispatched messenger to the burgo-
master, commanding him to send the
military to dispense the people. He re-
fused. 1t is not considered probable the
mob will resort to violence
The present agitation originated in a
proposal of the Government to appoint
Decker, formerly Director, to the pro
vineial governorship Of Limberlsig
Decker is thoroughly unpopular,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
CINCINNATI.

CINcISYATI, November 23.-From the
most reliable information obtained here
from the officers of the Junation rail
road, it seems that the reports sent yes
terday regarding the accident Of night
before last were somewhat exaggerated
The train was upset near Liberty Sta
ton and two or three cars badly broken
up, and some twelve or fifteen passen-
gers were scratched--the most serious
being Miss Brown, of Hamilton, Ohio
arm broken; and Gordon, baggage-mas-
ter, two ribs broken.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, November 23.-The
funeral of Lieutenant Governor Dunn
takes place to-day at two o'clock and
will be largely attended by personal and
political friends. A feeling of regret
prevails in the community. The Demo
cratic press eulogize him, Materials to
make up a biography of Dunn are
scanty. 1t is supposed that his early
life was passed in a servile position
He served his term as a plasterer in
New Orleans, but not being particularly
partial to the business he was instructed
in music, and became so proficient as to
enable him to support his family.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

Prince returns to New York tomorrow
afternoon.
The election here to-day was ell a
one-sided afiair-in favor of the Repub-
Leans.
DR.. Daniels, formerly Indian Agent at
Lake Trayers, has been appointed agent
10 the Indians under Red Cloud, in
Wyoming. D. r.. Risley, of ST. Louis,
has been appointed TO the MILESTONE
Agency,
The new party movement is assuming
very tangible proportions here. There
have been consultations wherein Trum-
bull, Fenton, Casscrly, Bayard and other
prominent statesmen have been parties,
( looking to an independent Republican
marty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
LOUISVILLE.

LoUIsylLLE, November 2s-The first
snow of the season fell yesterday, and
continued to fall lightly all day.
The Louisville, St. Louis and New
Albany Airline railroad have concluded
an arrangement with Thomas Scott by
which they are to be allowed the use of
the bridge and approaches. Engineers
are now surveying for route for the di-
rect entrance of the E. and P. R. X. in
the city, which, when completed, gives
Louisville a second route to Memphis
only four miles longer than the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
RoYAL BLUES.

The Royal Blues is the name Of a
military organization just unearthed in
Arkansas. 1t is in the interest Of Grant
and Clayton. 1t is loyal. It is secret,
and meant to crush out rebellion. 1t is
meant to overrun the country il Grant
and Clayton demand such a policy If
il is not meant for work Of this sort,
what is it meant for2 OF course the
Ku-Klux law cannot touch it. It is
amenable to no law. 1t is above the
law. The law is thing to be brought
down on rebels, and every opponent OF
Grant is rebel A counter organiza-
ton, one to resist it, would be subjected
to all the pains and penalties Of the ku-
Klux law. We shall see what the
"Royal Blues will blossom into.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
vIRrUous 1ND1eNATIoN.

We find this item in late telegram
The London Economist having men
toned with regret the appearance OF the
name of United States Minister Schenck
as director in new mining company,
with the remark that commercial occu-
patton Of any kiud appears certainly IN
Compatible with the functions of d.
plomatist the New York Evening Post
today expressed the hope that our
Government will Immediately recall
Schenck, who, it says, is permitting his
official position to promote stock speeu-
lation. He has humiliated his country
and shows utter want of respect for his
Office.
Was anything ever so absurdY The
Door old Evening Post is still dreaming
of the past, when men who held public
trusts did not dare to do what is now
done aud sanctioned by the Government.
We deny that Schenck has Inundated
his country--we mean the Radical party
for it is now the country. We doubt II
Schenck could please Grant better than
by going into speculation. Respect
for the Office is all CANNON. VIVA
does our Minister care about the dignity
of office, when Office is now pros
tituted to gaiR2 Recall Schenckl Il
not the very Administration up to 1T
eyes in specrlation2 Is not thu
vast machinery of the Government rul
for speculation No; Schsnck know
the men he represents, and is too smar
to fool his time away by sleeping on HI
official oars, when, with few strokes, b
can make it tell" And there are pee
pie who talk of their rights, and peopl
who dilate on the dignity of the Govern
ment, and people who imagine that soci
ETY. is as it was in other days, and pee
pie who suppose that there is publ
honor left in the land, while the treasu
ry is robbed, officials abroad on the pat
of speculation and the Governmen
running down the people of the Sout
and filing the prisons with them. Why
what is Sehenck's ofense, compared t.
the destruction of the liberty of the cit
izen2 What is bis oifense to that Of on,
who has risen within the space of tel
years from poverty and become mil
lionaire2 OF course, Schenck does no
care for the digHity of the Government
he knows it has no dignity, and that !
cannot be hurt in the estimation of Eu
ropeans. Go on, Schenck. Let the old
WORKOUT responsibility of the land pro
test. Let II snort and sneeze to it
hearts content, but you-go for the dimes
honor or no honor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

A CONVENTION of the Governors of the
New England and Northwestern States
will be held at Detroit, the 2sth inst,
for the purpose Of promoting the con-
struction of continuous water and
steam navigation route from the Missis-
sippi to the Atlantic ocean. 1t is pro-
posed to excavate a ship canal around
the falls of Niagara. and the route then
proceeds by way of Lake Ontario, the
river St. Lawrence, Lake Champlain and
the Hudson river, to the harbor Of New
York. Congress is to be petitioned'to
make appropriations for this work, and
to regulate the rates of toll and trans
portation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A Tale OF Two Neefings-NO ward
Meetings ar Municipal conNeh-
lion TO be Held.

dEEA ANh ahR-fhAh's
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Shelby county met in Memphis at the
Office of W. W. Mcdowell, Monday af-
ternoon. November 20, 1871. Present;
Mcdowell, chairman; Mathes, secretary
and Messrs. Good, Winters, Newsom,
Chase, Fowlkes, Stockton, Heating,
Greene and 4. W. Brown. 1t was de-
cided that seven constituted a quorum
Mr. P. NJ. Winters offered a resolution
to the effect that the committee indorse
the call of citizens to assemble at the
Gfeenlaw Opera House on the 9th Of
December, to nominate candidates fer
municipal Offices
Captain w. c. Fowlkes offered as a
substitute the following:
Resolved, That the committee deem it
unadvisable to call convention TO nom
mate candidates for city offices, believ-
ing that there is q question as to their
authority to do so, but would suggest
that the ward committees take the mat
ter under their control; and
Resolved, further, That we regard the
movement recently set on foot under the
call Of certain citizens as dangerous 10
the interest Of the Democratic party,
and practice that should be opposed
by all good Democrats.
A discussion ensued at some length,
in which the general proposition involved
as.to the expediency or right to call a
/ Democratic convention 10 nominate can
didates for municipal Offices was favored
by Messrs. Stockton aud T. W Brown,
and opposed by MessrA J. NJ. Heating
and p. NJ. Winters. Finally Mr.. Win
tiers withdrew his resolution, and Mr.
Heating offered the following resolution
Resolved, That this committee con.
siders il inexpedient 70 call a convention
! for the nomination Of city officers. and
will leave the selection Of nominees Tor
/ Mayor and other officers TO the people.
I to whom it Of right belongs.
The committee thereupon adjourned
TO meet at the same place Wednesday
afternoon at three o clock, the 22d Of
November, and directed the Secretary ts
publish notice in the msrning paperi
TO that effect, 30 as 10 secure a full at
tendance.
MEETING YESTERDAY.
The Democratic Executive Committe,
met pursuant to adjournment soon after
three o clock, on November 22d, at th,
place appointed, President W. w Nc
Dowell in the chair, J. Harvey Mathes
Secretary, aud Messrs Chase, Newsom
NJ. d. L. Stewart, Stockton, Fowlkes
I O'Donnell, Cicalla, Greene, Winters, 7
W. Brown, A. c. Belts aud Heating. Of
the city. and John Brown, c. / Ander.
son, II. Irby and Thomas HOLMAN,
county members living outside the city
limits.
1t was ascertained that four vacancies
existed in the committee by reason Of
removal or other cause.
Mr.. Belts moved to postpone the IN
finished business next ia order until the
vacancies were filed by the committee.
Carried
Mr. Belts then nominated Mr.. A. L.
Droescher.
Mr.. Winters nominated James Stokes.
4. W. Brown nominated James Stokes,
Of the Eighth ward, and John Brown
nominated j A Murray, Of the FIRST
district
These gentlemen a. nominated we're
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23


Even George Wilkes, Of the New York
Spirit Of the Times, indulges in a vicious
aipg at Grant and sickles. In a note'tc
The New York World, dated the 4th inst,
he says:
You misconceiyed the purpose Of my
visit to General Butler on Sunday morn
ing last in supposing that it was to make
roundabout application for the post Of
Spain, or for any other post IN the sale
oil the administration. have
never held Office. aud am not seeking
any. and j think you will agree with me
that having kept my hands clean Of
patronage ill now. it would be strange
ambition 70 be yearring for the shoes Of
such q man as Sickles.
Such a man as George Wilkes should
know that sickles, having only one leg
Of course has only one shoe. De should
have said. his shoe These rs.=iakes
annoy us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, November 23.-Today
has been set apart as local holiday, to
give all classes of the community an op'
portunity to visit the Fair Grounds
The day is beautiful, and the attendance
at the Fair will be immense.
The funeral of Governor Dunn will be
unsurpassed as far as numbers are con
cerned. Besides the numberless colored
people who viii follow his remains,
hundreds Of whites, personal and po-
litical friends, will be added to the pro
eession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

A WASHINGTON dispatch says that
Senator elect Vance, Of North Carolina
will not press his claims before the Sen
ate, it is said, at the coming session, as
it is well understood that the Senate will
not agree to remove his political disabil'
tiles so that he may take his seat. Elk
Senator Abbott, who claims that he re-
ceived majority Of all the loyal votes
at the time of yance's election, is pre-
pairing to urge his claim before the Sen
ate Judiciary Committee in full and
complete form.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
MARKETS.,

CINCINNATI, November 23.-Flour is
quiet. Grain is quiet, with no sales ex-
cept small ones. White wheat, 81 GO.
Hogs are quiet; sales light, prices rang
ing about Toe lower than those Of yes
terday. Provisions are quiet; mess pork
is held at - so to IL IS for old and
SO 10 to $l3 for new. Cut meats are
dull and unchanged. Whisky has adj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

elected by reclamation. without opposi-
ton, and were declared eligible to seats
on the 'foor.
Messrs. Stokes and Dorescher were
sent for aud at once formally conducted
to their seats as members. :.
Mr. 4. w. Brown moved 70 ADJOURN
until the other members elected could be
notified and brought into the meeting
Lost
Mr.. Heating resolution from the for
mer meeting was taken up.
Captain Fowlkes revived his res0ln'
ton as a substitute, but withdrew it IN
favor Of resolution presented by Col
NJ. d. L. Stewart in favor of referring
the question to the ward committees ap'
pointed for certain purposes, not now
clearly defined, just before the guher
material convention Of November, 1870
Mr.. 0'Donnell moved TO lay both on
the table, Lost
A vote was then taken on Mr.. Stew
art's substitute, and it was lost.
Mr.. Heating withdrew his resolution,
Mr.. Winters offered the following
Resolved, That the Democratic Exeeu'
tive Committee of Shelby county have
no authority as committee to take any
steps whatsoever either in the nomlna'
ton or election Of municipal officers ior
the city of Memphis, nor to call con
vention to make nominations.
Which, after,a discussion, was adopted
by vote of ten to eight.
1t should have been stated before thai
Mr.. Irby was excused and withdrew pre-
yious to any decisiye action. This leil
eighteen members present. exclusive o.
the chairman, Three Of them live out
side Of Memphis, but exercised their un
questionable right to vote.
A resolution was offered TO furnish
report of the proceedings IN detail te
the city papers Carried.
A motion was made to declare the &C
ton Of the committee unanimous, but in
the momentary confusion which pre-
vailed motion to adjourn was put and
carried,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

THERE appears to be a considerable
movement from Georgia toward Texas.
The Atlanta New Era learns that ninety
families from Cobb, Clayton and Pauld-
ing counties have passed over the At
lanta and West Point railroad, on their
way to Texas, within the last three or
four DAYS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
STOKES.

The case Of Stokes grows worse. May
nard is in Washington seeing what can
be done for him, but according to a
despatch, the outlook is blue. 1t is said
that Stokes friends are extremely sorry
that he has been indiscreet enough TO
admit of having received large sums OF
money for assisting in the passage ofthe
bill, and then obtaining the payment Of
claims under it, as there are apprehen'
sions that If the court should clear him Of
the present charges Of fraudulent com
plicity, he may be subjected to second
indictment, under the law which pro
hibits any member of Congress from
prosecuting claims against the Govern
ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Specials 60 the Ledger.
AxKRIoAr PRxss kssooIkFIoE. VIA 3. P. A.
TELRGRAPE c0xPANT.
r,,. Train a. CIarksviIIe.

Special to sho lcdgeT.l
CLARKsvILLE, Tenn, November 29.-
Mr. Train addressed another large au-
dience in Clarksville last evening. He
will arrive in Memphis per afternoon
train tomorrow. 1.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

IT is stated that on the occasion of
the reception of the Grand Duke the
Astor House was alive with women. We
do not care if it was. What have the
troubles of the old tavern to do with usY
We do not care il a similar calamity
comes upon it every day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

We welcome the New York Day-Book
to our table. 1t is one of the ablest pa
pers in the United States. Mr.. Edwin
E. Overall, formerly conductor Of The
South, in this city, is connected editori-
ally with it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

AccoRDISc to the latest circular of the
New Orleans Cotton Exchange, reliable
information from FIVE of the principal
cotton growing States show that the
yield is from one-eighth to two-thirds per
acre of last year, and that fully three
fourths Of the crop is already picked
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23
FUNERAL NOTICE

BILL-The friends and acquAintances Of
Charles G. and Nelson A Bill are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral of their mother.
Mrs. MARA II. BILL. from the residence of
the former. on Brinkley avenue Tor Manassas
street.. to morrow FRIDAY) morning. at
1o1< o'clock. Services by Rev. DR.. stedman,
Carriages in attendance at Holst's and at the
residence
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

The Radical papers do not say much
concerning the recent outrages IN lndi'
ana. The State is loyal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

THE Grand Duke has landed At New
York. We seem TO feel q trembling Of
the earth caused by the momentous
sTs1t,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

The reception of the Russian Grand
Duke in New York was an ovation, the
Difference Republic pays to the most
despotic government on earth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

WooDHULL & CLAFLY's Weekly has a
new head. The names of these mon
sters form an arch over the national cap
ftol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

GOVERNOR B. GRATz BRowS, Of Mis-
souri,. has written letter announcing
that he has become a temperance man.
He says: Realizing the sinister use
that was being made OF insinnatiea end
innuendo about the ordinary courses OF
entertainment and not feeling willing
that our great State should be put to the
defence in regard to the character of its
executive, but rather that it should
stand above suspicion and above even
malignity, / determined some time since
to vindicate this reputation by habits Of
total and entire abstinence"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-23

A CONTEMPORARY says: The Italian
interloper has hardly had time to cele-
brate the FIRST anniversary Of his coro-
nation in Spain before he finds his sub
iects all up almost in arms against him.
Spain is terribly agitated, and Amadeu
Ministry has been censured by the Cor
tes the vote being carried by large ma
iority The Cortes declares itself per-
manent, and the King prorogues the
Cortes. Out of all this there is no tell
ing what will come. The Republicans
are lying still and watching for an OPP
portunity, but there seems to be little
hope for them. Alter Amadeu, whatY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-10
MIXED IND NNASNAMED.

We give below an unflinchng copy of let
ter which we have received from that prom
ising man of business, James G.. Blunt OF
Kansas We have held sacred all his improve
ments in photography and grammar, merely
taking the liberty of italiciZing some OF the
specimens that show the greatest vigor of in
yentiOn:
Washington. ID. c. March 7. 1871.
Editor ~ Y. Tribune: My Dear Sir; Ny attention has
Just been called 10 the article In your issue OF the 4th
inst. headed Stealing made Easy" and which as
gratu0us business advertisement Is perhaps quite I'M
Objectionable while the cdracher and spet OF the entire
antre article is beous riHanous, and vicious in the er-
tree and unworetey the Journal in which tappears You
also incorrect in your statement OF figures fou say
that out OF paid the Indians" there was stolen
by s2CO0 while the facts In the case are that tDe
Indians to vhie you refer receive payments amounting
to s349742 out Of which they 1.-THE Indians paid to meas
ner contraet-the sum OF S4ss96SO. Please make the
correction As that transaction has been closed and Is
among the things of the past Icannot now Tor moment
entertain the proposition To divide with you my fees "
the case but in the next case OF the Knd that may
have will take your claims under adyisement; ana III
the meantime shall continue 10 prosecute business ior
Indians and others whenever occasion requires lno
New-York lTribue to the contrary notwithstanding
Respectfilly your obedient servant JAMES q. BLUNT
We do not know where we should look for
more delicious photograph of border scOun-
drel than in the above inimitable letter. The
ignorance and vulgarity, the clumsy turbulence,
the insolent and ever-ready tn quoQue, the
shameless satisfaction over his stolen money,
and the air Of fusel oil that breathes over the
whole composition render it unique OF its Kind.
We can add nothing to this perfect picture.
We even decline to make the correction Mr..
Blunt requests. Our figures were taken from
the report of the Committee on Appropriations.
We have no reason to doubt them except
Blunt's word which is no better than his oath.
And although it would seem safe to accept his
statement that he has stolen more than we
said, the man is evidently so proud of being
thief that we cannot believe him even when he
eliminates himself.