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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

INTERNAL REVENUES. By the report of
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
1t appears that the reduction of the rates
of taxation has, rs was expected, not
materially diminished the gross receipts
of the department. The amouDt for the
last fiscal year was $14i, 900. 900, and
that of the current year is estimated at
S125, 100000 The revenue from manu-
featured tobacco has even increased, and
the Commissioner recommends the adop-
ton of one uniform tax on the article
as means of increasing it still further.
To prevent frauds through using can
celed stamps, from which the cancella-
ton marks have been removed by wash
ing, new safeguards have been adopted,
which. it is hoped, will prove effectual.
They consist in printing the stamps in an
ink of the same nature as writing ink,
and on paper which changes color nm
der the operation of acids. Any tam
perisg with a stamp thus made destroys
it. To prevent eounterfeiting by pho
tographic processes the stamp is printed
in two or more colors. Several small ex
emptions from tax are recommended.
Nothing is said about the income tax,
not even the amount derived from 1t be
ing mentioned.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

A CAUTION. In Munich it is required
by law that every corpse, whatever the
cause of death may be, shall be publicly
exposed at the cemetery before the bur
ial service can take place. The rigid
features of the dead can be clearly seen
through the broad windows OF the room.
their bodies elegantly draped and cover
ed with flowers. In the band of each is
a small cord that reaches upward TO a
bell. A watchman is always on hand.
Burial alive is supposed to be impossible
under this arrangement. The law has
been enforced for hundreds of years, but
there il no record of life saved by It
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

OPrUM,--It is said that more opium is
now consumed in the United States tn IN
ever before. During the six months
which ended with September last, 32,-
$50 pounds were imported ut San Fran
cisco alone, paying Sl94, 100 duty, above
one-third more than was paid during
the corresponding period of 1870 1t
would appear that not only is the con-
sumption of opium among oar Chinese
residents increasing, but that Americans
also use more Of the drug than ever be-
fore.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

The SUFFERERS a recent meeting
Of the Milwaukee Relief Committee.
Captain Langworthy stated that the ex-
aminations of the burnt region ha re
brought out the fact that not less than
twelve hundred persons met fiery death
through that terrible catastrophe, a great
majority of whom were blackened and
disfgured beyond recognition, while
others, even 10 their bones, were calcined
10 powder
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

WALKlN, An old street car conduc-
tor says. d" Young men ant so hearty as
they was in my young days. They ride
too much. It would do them heap more
good if they would foot it. Why, / car
~ every night and morning loads of them
going and coming, who ought to be
ashamed to ride. II they would TAXA
their stick and take to the sidewalk, the,
would be iivslier and stronger too,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

SHARP PRACTICE-The Scranton Re
publican, referring to the late sinking
of the ground over the worked-out
mines in Hyde Park, says there appears
to be regularly organized mining com
pany, whose criminal business is to work
the props left standing for support IN
old mines, and bring them to the surface
to sell as coal. This company or per
soss working in the manner that the
company works, have already removed
these supports from numerous old mines,
over which the surface has repeatedly
given in, but nothing is heard of such ic-
cidents. because the surface ground has
TO be unimproved. 1t is only
when these cavings-in occur in the neigh
borhood of houses that we hear Of them.
The company referred to are now at
work under towns and cities, with n
prospect of speedy engulting of those
living over the scene of there labors.
Here is certainly chance for judicious
legislation, if human life is of any value.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

APPLES These, if stored in bins just
as they were picked ought to be sorted,
put in barrels. and stored in cool
place where there is no frost.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

one copy, one year In advance ,........n 10
II notpad within three MONTHS. ....... 90
No variation whatever from these rates.
No Gapor discontinued until all arrearsge
are I'D, except at I'll option OF thu publishs
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22
JOB PRINTING

Of oil kinds neatly executed at the lowest living
prices. Our Office is well furnished with mate.
rial and stock for this department, and we now
have experienced and competent worfmen 10
usc them, n Won want any printing done you
need not go 10 the city, or out Of tho county,
for you can get as good work and as low prices
at this Office as at any other.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-22

These estimates show balance applicable TO the
payment of the principle of the public debt for the
fiscal year ending June 80 1872 of s71,7 1871 g.
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1928
The receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year
ending June 80 1873 estimated follows
Receipts from Customs S2i200O, 900 90
Receipts from internal revenue ... 1866 900 900 90
Receipts from sales of public lands. 1900, 900 90
Receipts from miscellaneous sources IS 900 600 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

New YoRK, December l2-The fed
eral council of Internationals last night
appointed A. Fleurant to go with G. f.
Banks 10 Albany and ask Gov. Hoffman
TO revoke the order forbidding Commun-
ist demonstrations
A committee was also appointed to
wait on the police commissioners and
give them notice Of the intention Of the
Internationals 10 parade next Sunday.
The clearing house this morning
threw out exchanges Of the Ocean Bank
which is reported as likely TO fail The
bank is given until noon tomorrow TO
make It's liabilities good. It is believed
the bank Is able 70 meet all liabilities
J. Leaycraf and Wm. P. Wright, cot
ton brokers, are announced as having
suspended
The committee Of six members Of the
Federal Council Of the Internationals,
beaded By Thee Il. Banks, called ct the
Office Of the Superintendent Of Police
this morning and asked for the revoca-
ton Of the order prohibiting the Sun
day funeral procession in commemors-
lion Of Fevre. Rossell aud Bourgeois.
Superintendent Kslso vas absent aud
the committee were referred to the Po-
Ice Commissioners, whom they asked
10 revoke iheir order. and desired an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
EDUCATIONAL.
Meeftng of the school BOARD.


The members of the Educational
Board met last evening. The Superin-
tendent reported the schools full, $500
tickets Of admission having been issued.
Average attendance during November,
1892 The Finance Committee reported
assets at s26,522 40; disbursements at
$l4, l63 50, leaving cash on hand Sl2,-
1858 IS. State warrants amounting to
s976l 80 were hypothecated at eighty
five cents on the dollar realizing
1927 IL. The members Of the School
Visitors Committee presented conflict
ing reports with reference to the general
management of the Adams street Male
High School. The discussion on the re-
ports was full Of defamation aud per
sonal criticisms, displaying questionable
taste, for which we have no room. The
new Peabody school will be finished du-
ring the present month.
The Board adjourned over to Wednes-
day evening, the goth inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

In the Criminal Court to-day Charles
Wilson entered a plea Of guilty TO a
charge Of larceny. and was sentenced
TO one year imprisonment in the penn
Tertiary.
Flanders johnson, charged with lar
ceny, was found guilty by the jury, and
sentenced to eleven months imprison-
ment in the county Jail.
The case Of the State ". II, A. Bo-
gard, Indictment for shooting with in
tent TO kill, closed last evening. The
jury found the defendant guilty Of ma
licious shooting, and sentenced him to
five years in the penitentiary. At an
early hour to-day the court adjourned
over to two o'clock this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
THE NEW AMENDMENT.

The constitution makers and breakers
are not satisfied with the constitution as
it is, but are proposing an additional
amendment. They propose to ingraft
into it the expression Of belief 10 the
existence Of God. We concur with the
Cincinnati Enquirer, that, we're such an
amendment to be made TO it, it would be
equivalent to admitting that up to this
time we have not as nation believed in
"a experimenting Diyinity-and that
would be a reflection upon our fathers
who have gone before us. The trainers
of the Constitution were wise men, and
they lived in an age when there was far
more true religion and piety than
there is now. For good reasons
they made the Constitution an
entirely secular instrument, and
left ont of it every thing that could
be made to squirt in the direction OF
union Of Church and State. Wherein is
the necessity of any such amendment
Will it make us any more a Christian
nation than we are now2 What possible
practical good can be subseryed by It'll
If we are to put belief in the funda-
mental principles of religion in the
Charter Of our Government, why stop at
the barren recognition Of God? Why
not go further, and declare also our be
lief in the existence Of future state
beyond the grave2 That is as generally
admitted as the fact of the existence of
God, and if we are TO have a
confession Of faith in the Consti-
tuition, we should favor its inser-
ton. But the whole movement is
founded upon false principles rinei.
Piles that would sanction an established
church--and as an entering wedge to
that end should be sternly resisted. The
American people give practical evidence
of their recognition OF God in their
myriads Of churches and inthe muni6-
cent manner in which they support
them This is the way to show belief
in Deity, by the interior life Of the ma
ton, and not by the cold formula Of a
Constitutional abstraction. The exist
ence Of God is attesteG by higher law
than the Constitution. 1t is written in
the starry constellation and all over the
immensely Of the universe, and it needs
none Of mans statutes to render it clear
10 the public comprehension.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
JOHN job N SON
TIVE popuLAR VOICE,

= a
johnson was called out by thousands
Of people. II was done in the strongest
manner known to the art of bringing
out candidates. It is not pretended
that any one else has received a similar
popular recognition. If so, how If
not, why aot2 Why not, then, to test
the popular sense, get signatures to q
call on some one else. and see how the
numbers stand? That would indicate
the strength of contestants. This diyi-
sion in our party, or rather want Of har-
mony, is to be regretted We shall
need our combined forces for other
emergencies, and all the unity that is
possible among men contending for a
great stake. The present contest is one
of an ephemeral character. Within the
space of two months the struggle win
be forgotten, and the passions it has
aroused cool down. Men Of the same
principles should not become estranged
on the question of an Office, The
majority's will should be their law.
1t is, therefore, with no pleasure that we
discover evidences of evaporation IN
the contest but not among the people
generally. Those of the Democracy
who support johnson, and those who
prefer another, have exactly the same
interest in the result, and they only
differ as to the. proper instruments to
conduct their public affairs. Popular
opinion, as we have stated. points over
whelmingly to Johnson. If such is not
the fact, why is the canvass conducted
so long against him without an opposing
candidate2 This is fatal The longer
thai is delayed the weaker it viii be-
come. Must the three or four thousand
citizens who invited johnson 10 submit
to a reelection be expected to undo
their work, take him out of the field be-
cause some citizens OF high character
and acknowledged influence but Of un.
aseertained numbers, object TO him
Must the ascertained majority give place
to that which by every known rule Of
calculation is minority2 This is ask
ing too much even for harmony. Blu
the people understand all these things
They know that they have no interest il
the result beyond the election Of al
honest, faithful and competent officer
That is all the interest any good citizel
sbould have in IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
PRINCE OF WALES.

The unofficial dispatch published by
us Yesterday announcing the death Of
the Prince of Wales, proves to be IN
true. The dispatches Of a later date
give no hope Of a favorable change.
There is the utmost gloom all over Eng
land aud business is nearly suspended.
This fact contradicts much that has been
raid Of the appropriately Of the Prince.
lie is the Oldest son Of Queen Victoria,
heir apparent to the throne, was born ct
Buckingham Palace November 9, ls4l,
and is therefore just out Of bis thirtieth
year. He received his education under
the Rev. Henry n. Birch and Mr. Gibbs,
barrisier al Law. and subsequently at
Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge. He
sisited the United States aud Cauada 10
1860. vas married March 10, 1868, 70 he
Princes Alexandra. daughter Of me
King 81 Denmark. and leaves Eve o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
eoOp MOVE.

Senator Trumball has submitted 10 the
Senate an important resolution, raising
a Joint committee of the two Houses to
thoroughly overhaul the civil service Of
the Government, to see where expendl.
lures can be reduced, what Offices sbol-
ished, how the use Of patronage forpo-
litical purposes can be done ewayswith'
etc. It appears that the administration
Senators voted this resolution down in
the caucus held on Thursday, 1t will
probably lead TO an exciting debate in
the Senate. 1t is clear that the honest
elements in public, employment are,
without references 10 party names, com
ing together The official corruptions
and rascalities OF the day are to betas-
sailed by every man who is--himself
honest. This is the rill, but it may be-
come the great river q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

TrE people of Texas, at the. late cleo
ton, chose four Democrats to Congress
The Governor. who is Republican car
pet-bagger, deliberately threw out apum-
Der Of counties, and gave the certificates
Of election to one Democrat andsthree
Republicans. One of the latter had the
honor and the decency to decline TO re-
ceive it, on the ground that hisopponent,
and not himself, Was elected. II this
high-handed aud rascally conduct Of the
Governor is sustained by the House who
will pretend that there is any use here
after in holding elections in 4 eTasf Bet
ter give up the business to the Governor
at once. .-ss,-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials 20 the LEDGER.
AhrsroAs rarsu AssocIArios. VIA .. :. . A.
TELK9RArH oonFAnv.
FOREIGN.

LONDON, December l2.-The following
are the bulletins from Sandringham this
morning relative to the condition Of the
Prince: ~ [tI Iilf 81 W. q
TAO a.m.-Wales passed restless
night. Constant delirium. No signs Of
improvementy fNy14O
$50 s.m.-Prince restless. Almost
no sleep. Pulse continues fairly good
l0am. -Prince passed restless morn
ing, and his condition is unchanged.
Excitement among all classes, and the
intensely hopeless tone of the bulletins
afford no relief. Sympathy is general.
The Queen and family remain at San
dripgham attending the dying Prince.
1t is reported that the Cabinet held a
special meeting yesterday, and desig-
mated Princess Alexandria regent. in the
event of the Princes death and the
Queen abdieation.
3pm.-The Prince passed q restless
afternoon. His condition is generally
unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
THE FOURTH WARD.
g &: E:s.sS y .ss yG'''-

In response to the solicitation Of a
majority Of the voters Of the ward, whose
names do not deem proper TO publish, ]
respectfully announce myself as a candi-
date for reelection as Alderman at the
ensuing municipal election. Should yon
honopme with your sufrages, | pledge
myself with single eye to theinierests
Of this ward and city, 70 discharge my
duty to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
/. T. CARTWRIGHT.
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arne Gren, Flrs. o. one Voc. .


Is the title Of book published by Good
speed, Chicago and New York. Rev.
E. ]. GoOdspeed, d. D., the author, a
resident Of Chicago, and a very able
writer, who witnessed the terrible fires
Of that city, has given a graphic account
Of the incidents occurring during the
great confagration. The book is repleie
with facts, and is beautifully printed %
tinted paper with many fne illus,ra-
tons. We understand that over seventy
thousand copies have already been sold.
The book has also an account Of the
awful destruction Of towns, etc, in Wis
consin and Michigan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

Organist Of st. Peters Church, late Of
London, and formerly Of the Academy
Of Music Of New York, has taken up his
residence in Memphis permanently, and
will take a limited number Of pupils, who
desire to finish their education as vocal
lists or instrumenialists Lessons on the
organ at special rates. Mr.. Perring
makes the cultivation of the voice a
specially. Applications may be Left at
the music stores IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

immediate answer. They stated If re-
fused they would proceed TO Albany and
see the Governor on the subject. The
Commissioners desired them TO call at
four o clook for reply. The committee
agreed to wait till that hour and learn
the commissioners decision before pro-
ceeding further.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

The Alabama State journal, having
appealed to Grant TO I" let us know who
and what he considers the Republican
party of Alabama, : Greeley snaps back;
ave beg the President to do nothing OF
the sort. Settling the quarrels of rival
politicians in Alabama is no parbof the
duties for which the people employ and
pay him $4,000 year. He has quite
enough to do in obeying the require
mentsso the Federal Constitution,
without dabbling in these dirty sqaabbles
of office-seekers. bna fsiaal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
OHIO.

"a 49, sA - %4t a ~
CmLLIcorHE, December II. The jury
I'M thu, case of Blackburn, for the mur-
der Of Miss Lowell. has just returned a
verdict of guilty Of murder in the Sec
ond degree. The trial has been going
ON for nineteen days, and has caused
great excitement, The jury was out
fourteen hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
WIN. DEAN & co.
receiving for Chriatmas.

Are receiving for Christmas.
% Tubs GILT Edge Roll Butter.
AtmOre's MInee Meats In all size
packages.
Pure Buekwheat Flour.
Cultivated CranherFies,
Fresh Graham Flour.
Layer Raisins.
Fresh Figs I'm baskets and drums.
10 bbls Choice Oranges.
Peaches. Apples and Tomatoes I'm
one gallon cans for family use.
Rm. DEAN a CO.,
B 1913 and 1913 Ia Poplar "a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
LOUISVILLE.

LouIsvlLLr, December IL. The great
public library gift concert will positively
take place in this city on the 10th.
Cards Of admission to the stage to vari-
GUS prominent citizens have been issued,
and there Will be no further postpone
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

FREsH Canadian oatmeal, new mess
mackerel--extra fine, crumbs of COM
fori--nsw, Atmore's mince-meat, Mil
liard's finest prepared family chocolate,
new strained and comb honey-yery
choice, at J. Deyotos, corner Third and
Adams streets. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

We have little breeze with Spain.
There is great exeitementin Madrid. and
it is talked Of sending ironclads to Cuba.
Said breeze will blow over. Grant will
hardly fancy a Spanish and a Ku-Klux
war at the same time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
Amusernents.

MEMPHIS THEArER. The Abbott Pan
tomime Troupe appeared last evening in
the amusing and attractive pantomime
The Three Hunchbacks. The audience,
which was large and fashionable, thor
oughly enjoyed the magic transforma-
tons, beautiful scenery and conical
tricks With which the play abounded.
Mr.. Chas. Abbott as clown, was most
amusing, and is deserving of the title
which he has received-the great Amer
lean Grimaldi. Mr.. Christie appeared
as Pantaloon, Mr., Ravel as Harlequin,
and Miss Dufiield as Columbine. These
artists are the best in their respective
lines, Mr., Conan presented number
of changes a Ia Lingard, amid much APP
plause. The sailors hcrnpipe, by Misses
Ravel and Herbert was a pleasing terpsi-
choreau feat. The entertainment wound
mp with roller skating by the Moe Broth
ers and charming transformation
scene entitled The Palace of Delight. "
During the engagement Of the Abbott
troupe the theater will be crowded. The
Three Hunehbacks is by far a better
pantomime than Humpty Dumpty.
BRooMs.-The Jefferson Street Opera
House was crowded last night. A fine
programme was presented by the new
stage manager, Marsh Adams, who is a
host in himself. Tonight most attrac-
tive performance will be presented, in
Guiding new scenes, songs and dances.
The performance commences at a
o clock.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-M Manager Lusk,
who presides over the Olympic on Wash
ington street, manages to crowd his
theater every night by presenting an at
tractive performance. This evening new
stars will appear and introduce new songs
and changes. The ballet corps has been
increased in numbers and will add great
ly to the presentation of the Can-Can
tonight, aaG asf t
IT is hard TO please everybody, but
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH stock has
risen in price two per cent, IN conse-
ouence of President Grants recon-
mendation to Congress to buy the poles
and wire of the company. The New
York Sun says that the figure at which
the Ring is aiming is $50 per share, and
that, with President Grant and Postmas-
ter General Cresswell to back it, it will
probably succeed in forcing the stock up
to that figure Of course fair dividend
viii be made at the close. a @
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12
MEDICAL.
ARRIVAL.
DIR. ALBERT CRANE.


FOUNDER OF THE BRoMPTON HOsPI-
\ tai Innalation Treatment 10 America.
Phylioiau for diseases Of the throat. lungs.
heat. mind. and ncrv0us system. scrofula,
cancer, catarrh. asthma, eye and ear, and all
chronic and female diseases. Can be cen
Eulted free ~ the Peabody Hotel. Rcom n.
Fr-o Lecture At Memphis Ciub Hall tbs
evening. December sth. at o'clock. So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

TRE third annual ball Of the Societa
d Unioue Fratellanza Italiana comes
OF at Cochran Hall. Dec. 18Th. [96
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

IT is hard to please everybody, but
everybody and his friend that once
uses Enoch Morgans' Sons Sapolio for
cleaning and polishing purposes is more
than satisfied, 1t is better and cheaper
than soap.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-12

The fourth annual Hanuca ball Of the
Young Hebrews will be given on Thurs
day, December l4th, at the Memphis
Club Hall, for the benefit of Congrega-
ton Beth Ell Emeth, in order to enable
them to build a house Of worship.
Tickets, 81, admitting gentleman and
ladies'. The holder of ticket is entitled
to a chance in a drawing for a gold
watch, which will take place on the
evening of the ball; value of watch,
S75. 90