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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-05

to form m opinion this subject. and rejoice 70 seo
indications Of better life oil around me- ana the pros
pclt OF Great future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-05

The Home Minister of Italy has appointed q
commission of 20 gentlemen conversant with prisons
and prison discpne to prepare the question sab
mtted by the italian delegation to the International
Congress Prison Reform 10 bc held year ia Lon
don, Ut the isstiguvn VI the Prison Of New
xoak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-05

RIBBON S1IEAM BASIN.
spent two day in this basin. II must have been
one oi the smallest that entered the valley
b,in only about miles in length by three width.
II received small tributaries from the slopes OF FL
Captain ridge, which flowed south $50 west but
of lee derived from spur Of the Hoffman group
running nearly southwest The slope Of It's bed steep
and pretty regular. aud IT must haze lowed with con-
siderable velocity have not thus far discovered
of the original strated surfaces though possibly some
patches may still exist somewhere III the basin upon
hard plates OF quartz, where bow ler OF protecting
form has settled upon rounded surface. found many
such patches in the basin Of Yosemite Glacier: one
within half mile OF the top Oh the fals-abOut two
feet square In extent OF surface very perfect in polish.
aud tS striB distinct although the surrounding up.
-FOUR inches AZ this small glacier sop.d fully with
sheltered bosom to the sum- was one of the first to die.
blurrn2 raius and dews, and all eroding agents but
not withstanding the countless DottinX, crumbling
storms which have fallen upon tue L.torlc autographs
printed IN characters Of mOraine aud meadow aud val
10y groove is still clear when every one Of It's
shadowed poetiy Of its whole life With tho exception
OF few cnstlen piles and broken d0nesOupOn Its
has charming meadows, interesting In their pres
ent flora and glacier history und noble forests Of tho
upon ,uoralnes spread out aud evclcd by overflow Ing
waters.
These In the basin Of the Ribbon Creek re.
called some observations made by time sH0 In
the lower pcrans OF the basins VI the Cascade and
Talnarac streams and now thought It Probable that
careful search WOULD discover abundant traces VI glacial
tho highest northern slope Of tbs Ribbon. obtained
basins and amid their countless adOrnments could note
many fous Of lake and rock which appeared ~ genuine
own the bare slope Of ylookng cahon In lees than
hAf hour came upon largo patch Of the oia sn1c
S;d pyisaed und sratsd Win the .oo Wss
THIS RIVED Dc tho low est, tributary on
the Cav ado rcsr prcsseded we:swa n ~ 10 tho
gight catered the mouth VI tue tributary " 'no no" '"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
WASHINGTON.

WAsHIxGToE, May 3l,-Vice-President
Colfax is to leave for his home at South
Bend, Indiana, this afternoon. A
special car, which will make the trip in
about twenty-four hours, to go through
without change, has been prepared, and
every precaution will be taken TO guard
against any injurious effects from the
journey.
The President will leave Washington
Thursday, with his family, for Long
Branch. A special Cabinet meeting
will therefore be held to-day, which will
probably be the last full meeting for
some months to come.
Secretary Delano will leave in day
or two for Ohio, to be absent some
weeks.
Senator SohHrz left the city to-day for
the West. He win spend some time in
Pennsylvania en- route.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
suicide Of an Actor.

KEoKUK, Iowa, May 3l.-Early this
morning the body of ]. A. Sawlett was
found floating in the Mississippi river,
opposite this city. He was for some
time a resident of Chicago and played
leading parts at the Globe Theater.
From there he went TO Quincy. where
he was engaged with a travelling COM
pany. Being thrown ont Of employment
he was very much depressed in spirits,
and a few days since came to this city
in search Of something to do. Finding
nothing II is supposed he jumped into
the river on last Friday or Saturday.
On his person were found a number of
tickets TO various entertainments, and q
note limiting at the possibility Of his
committing suicide. He was about
twenty-six years Of age aud leaves a
wife and child
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

Ar the beginning Of President Grant
administration the bonded debt Of South
Carolina was only some $5,O0O,OoOa II
is now nearly sl6,OOO,OOO, having been
more than trebled. The consequent IN
crease of taxation has been enormous
though the taxable value of property IN
the State is less than one-half OF what
It was in 1860. The fact that the State
is wholly in the hands of the blacks,who
are non-property-holders, accounts for
the increase in its Indebtedness and the
burden of taxation which falls upon the
white property-holders. The latter can
hardly be called unreasonable when they
ask that the white taxpayers should have
that share in the administration of the
State government to which their num-
bers entitle them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

THE railroad of the future is the mar
row gauge. 1t attracts much attention
among railway men, and steadily meets
with more favor the oftener it is dis
cussed. The Iron Age says that COM
parison of all the essential elements in
the cost of construction and operation
of railroads will show that the cost per
mile Of the narrow gauge, from three
feet to two feet, is from one-half to one
third that of the standard gauge of four
feet eight and half inches.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RAILROAD.

A meeting of several of our mos
prominent citizens and property holders
was held yesterday concerning the early
completion of the Mississippi River
railroad. Assurances we're given to the
effect that if the city Of Memphis would
subscribe $250,000 in bonds that the
Messrs. Norton, who own the Paducah
road, and with whom contract was re-
Gently made by the directors OF the
Mississippi River road, would have i'm
mediately completed said road, in
twelve months at the outside, in good
running order from Memphis to Padu-
cab. the early completion Of this road
was deemed by the meeting as Of the
first and greatest Importance. The
question to us is whether we can afford
to lose the immense amount of work
and labor already done upon said road,
some thirty-five miles being partially
graded, and in addition thereto to sur
render up to McCombs the bonds he yet
holds as collateral for work claimed to
have been done by him upon the same.
This road we think is Of the utmost i'm
portance to Memphis, and goes through
a country remarkable in its fertility and
for the thrift and enterprise of its peo-
pie, besides being the shortest line to
the North and Northwest, and if built
as proposed it will be controlled directly
in the interest of our city.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the meeting yester-
day, the chairman Of which was His
Honor the Mayor of Memphis
Whereas, We are satisfied that it is to
the interest of the city of Memphis that
the Mississippi River railroad should be
completed without soliciting aid from
any city north or northwest of Paducah;
and,
Whereas, Aid TO the extent of SOC, 900
from the city will secure that object; We,
therefore, ask the city to make subscrip-
ton in ten year per cent bonds, one
half to be issued and handed over upon
the completion of the road to Covington,
and the other half upon the completion
of the road to Troy.
Resolved, That we petition the author
tiles of the city to make subscription
of 100000 upon terms as above stated,
the stock certificates to be issued to the
taxpayers.
To the above propositions we most
cordially give our approval, and hope
that the City Council will take immedi-
ate action upon the subject, so that the
road can be built without delay. In any
event, we have everything to lose by de-
lay, and much to gain by immediate and
prompt action, for other capitalists and
railroad builders, seeing the importance
of this road as great trunk line, may
take hold of and run the same, and not
in the interest of our city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Eastern papers are very much ex-
ercised about the conduct Of Ruloff, who
was hanged last Friday, and, with a
broken neck, deliberately raised his
right hand and thrust it in his breaches
pocket as his spirit fed. As it was Mr..
Rulof-s funeral, be certainly had right
to die with his hands in his pocket il he
chose to do so. But it would have been
more in keepiag with the eternal fitness
of things for him to have thrust his hand
in somebody else's pocket. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

EMIGRANTs from Alsace and Lorraine
are arriving in considerable numbers at
Castle Garden, seeking homes in the
United States. The selfexpatriation OF
these people is a phenomenon. German
in origin, habit, custom, education and
taste, they are yet more intensely French
than the French themselves, and hate
Germany with such fervid hatred that
they go into voluntary exile rather than
live under the Prussian Government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Radical Governor Of Mississippi,
in vetoing q land,grab bill, was con
strained to say: II have found it impos1
possible, with my conceptions of duty,
to approve it. 1t is informal, contradic-
tory of itself, grossly extravagant, I'M
equal and unequitable, and especially
oppressive to the poor" The truly loyal
and highly moral Legislators, however,
refused to let this remark be entered
upon the journal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
SECOND ANNUAL

UNHE FOLLOWING NAMED GENTLEMEN
Il respectively represent the different nation
alities:
Acknowledgement W Coleman, 7 Nor
ment. Captain Larry Harmstad, General d
Rufin.
ENGLAND John Cabins. F F Mar
shall. II + Green. W + Crook.
FRANCE Charles La Clercq. Captain Ed
Capdiville. II Jaquet. French John.
GERMANY r II Buttinghaus. George
stionmoyer. II Richman. D Pante.
SCOTLAND - Duncan Mclean. DR. 5 L
simms. B Campbell. r r Wilson.
IRELAND Colonel NJ Magevney. jr. w NJ
Harvey, p NJ Winters. w Welsh.
ITALY-vincent Bacigslupo. Felix Ga
line. Nj Malatesta. p Solari.
SWITZERLAND p A Maillard. W
Ehlinser. II Eshman. + FransiOli.
DENMARK--Ch Smith. J b Miller.
swEDEN-L Piltz. A Atkison.
NORwAY-M Anderson.
Tickets so cents. Ladies' free.
- Grounds lighted up By Calcium lights.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

Mr.. GREELEY declared to his auditors
at Houston that he came to Texas as a
farmer Anything else would be aside
from the purpose for which he came. He
earnestly hoped that his visit would be
the means Of promoting better under
standing between the people Of the North
and South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

ST.. Paul, May 3l.-The Duluth Morn
ing Cali has been starved out, and the
proprietor announces that it will be re-
moved to St. Paul. The Call says the
people of Duluth refused to patronize it
because it told the truth regarding that
great rival Of Chicago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

GENERAL ScHEScK sailed for Europe
Friday TO gil the position Of American
minister at the Court Of St. James.
Whether his sojourn there win be as
prolonged as were his preparations de-
ponds entirely upon the way things
work at home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

A FEMALE spiritual medium in Ohio
tells that Chief Justice Chase will be the
next President of the United States, and
that be will be elected by the Democratic
party. The Democratic party is too po-
lite to tell this medium that she lies, but
Il requests us 20 say in the mildest terms
possible that she is ridiculous and abb
surd old fool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

Tue Trenton Gazette says: Owe re-
gard this visit of Mr.. Greeley to the
South as full Of promise for the future
unity of the two sections. We believe
that it will be productive Of great good.
The remarkable and unvarying spirit Of
friendliness and the respect manifested
by the Southern people for one of our
most radical progressionists must do
much to raise our Southern brethren in
our esteem and good will"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

was shot Saturday last at the Eugene
barracks.
A prisoner /. named Duil having
boosted that he ordered the execution
Of Generals Thomas and Lecomie, he
was taken toward Chatelet,' when he at
tempted to escape. The captain of
troops guarding Duff fred his revolver
at the fleeing prisoner, the bullet strik-
ing him in the head. He fell, but i'm
mediately arose on his elbows, when a
sergeant and four men fred upon him,
killing him instantly. s,t.t.rf..i .
At this writing large masses OF troops
are passing down Rue la Nayette, bear
ing twenty-five insnrgent standards.
Bands are playing and the streets are
crowded. There is much cheering; in
fact the people are afraid to do other
wise for fear they viii be arrested as
sympathizers with the Communists.
A girl seventeen years of age was
shot this morning for firing at an officer.
. A number of persons detected in
throwing petroleum into the cellars OF
the Faubonrg Montmartrie, and also in
firing upon troops in Rue Hayre, were
all arrested
All the shops in the city are opening
once more and Paris begins to wear
an appearance of activity. h
NJ. Pierad has resigned, and is sue
ceeded by NJ. Lehance General Cissey
supersedes General Lefto as Minister of
War. NJ. Favre remains in the Ministry.
AT the special request of NJ. Theirs, Py-
card win be made President of the Bank
OF France.
Vincennes surrendered uneondition-
ally this morning. 1t contained three
hundred men, among whom were eigh-
teen chiefs of the Commune.
General Cissey, with Vinoy's corps,
has completely occupied Paris, and Will
remain until the city is thoroughly |
uacifed.
General Barrad has been named Gov
ernor of the city, but without the title.
LATER.-All is quiet The victorious
troops occupy the barracks. Already
here is strong feeling that the Paris
is too weak to last. An
awful massacre ensued at the brrrieades
n the Rue Roehefort. In one ditch the
in it we're buried alive. They
and shrieked dreadfully all
light. rre ~
An epidemic is feared from the num-
Ter of dead bodies. ltaA
Vidal and Freilheide we're shot The
'ody Of the latter was claimed by his
widow. Four thousand francs was
ound in his cellar, part of the spoils of
he Republic.
Mathier, member Of tho Commune,
Vas arrested, and l50,000f, found upon
i'm. 'ah
The Versaillists have placed back on
s pedestal the statue of Henry Quartre,
'hich had beed thrown into the Seine.
Kalairsi was taken out and shot.
Milliere was arrested at the Luxem-
urg. He resisted violently, and fred
tx shots from his revolver. He was
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

IsIr not little singular that the Ku-
Klux excitement should have died away
as soon as Congress adjourned2 We
hear nothing more of the frightful
state Of affairs in the South, the inves-
tigating committee has postponed its ses-
sion until fall, and even in South Caro-
lima, where IT was said anarchy existed,
Governor Scott thinks martial law is en-
tirely unnecessary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

TnE Protestant Episcopal Convention
recently held in Rome, Georgia, was one
of the largest and most enthusiastic as
semblages Of the kind ever held in that
State, nearly every parish being repre-
scented. The convention was presided
over by Bishop Beckwith; and Bishop
ouintard, of Tennessee, was in atten-
dance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Treasury Department at Wash
ington has begun to refund, under the
decision of the United States Supreme
Court, the tax illegally collected on
State officers salaries
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
Floor Committee:

wv Sneed, Chairman; A ] Black, Garrett
Hughes, W j Pollard. c. w Kealhofer, I II
w Coleman, DIR r. W Mitchell, Fred Wolf,
Ogden Fontaine, James Poston, 7 M S Rhett.
l. b Mcfarland, Henry Noodle, Oscar Wool
bridge, Moses White, Egbert Woodbridge, X
Dudley Frayser, DIR Frank Rice. Cotton Green,
L. Duff. U.Itr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

THE Democrats of New York have re-
duced the State debt two and half mil
lions within the last year, and yet il is
said to be the worst governed State in
the Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
Governor ButIer. OF NebrnsI1a.

OMAHA, May 3l.--It is claimed that
Gov. Butler will, to-day communicate to
the two houses his readiness to return
the $l7, 900 of school money to the State.
He claims to have borrowed it with the
consent of the Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

In the case of Alexis F. Orr, who
brought suit against New York city in
the Supreme Court to recover damages
for the destruction Of an elevator during
the riots of July, 1868, the jury have re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff for
$50. 1853 48.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
Reception Committee.

Hon Jefferson Davis, Hon Isham G Harris.
Hon Jacob Thompson. Rev I j Wheat. Rev
w M Patterson, Rev James Carmichael.
Gideon Pillow, DIR II Erskine. A X
Droescher, w Y Q Humes, ~ Morgan. W K
DuBose, J j Murphy, w II Stevens, G w
Heiskell. j II Edmondson, W l. Scott. Harvey
Mnthes, X Flippin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

OLD Mrs. Annie Claain mysteriously
disappeared on Monday last, and was re-
turned to her daughters on Thursday
evening She tells long story about
being kidnapped on account Of her ex-
posures in the Blood Clailin case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Richmond Enquirer says the
news from the Virginia wheat crop is
less favorable, and that the fly, chinch-
bug, joint-worm and rust have done more
or less harm, making it probable that the
yield will not be equal to that of last
.aor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The remains Of Bishop General Polk
are to be removed from the church yard
of 81. Paurs, in Augusta, Ga, where
they now lay unmarked, to Louisiana,
where a monument will be erected over
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The insurance agents, in convention
in New York city, complain about the
jealousy of Eastern capital manifested
in the West, and refer particularly to
the stringent insurance laws of Wiscon-
az
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The proprietors of the Turf, Field
and Farm have had three Of the trotting
tracks measured-Prospect Park, Fleet
wood and Narragansett-and all Of
them have been found TO be short
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Western farmers, il is stated,
have for the last two or three years paid
less attention to speculation in real
estate AID more to the cultivation Of the
land, and consequently are paying off
their debts and relieving themselves from
theirincumbrances The improvements
springing up in all quarters Of the West
ern country are reported to be very re-
markable, and trade of all kinds is safe,
yielding moderate profits and sure re-
turns. Speculative traffic is the only
business affected with dullness, but as
the credit system is less prevalent, the
prosperity of the people does not suffer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Saturday Review talks in this
way about women and voting: No
one wants them to thrust their pretty
heads into the way of mems huge fists;
and we, with others Of their truest
friends are shouting to them to keep
back and take care; but il they will
come, why then they must look out for
hard knocks, and not expect to shelter
themselves under a traditional sacred
ness, which they have wilfully cast
aside"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

A BILL has been introduced in the
Territorial Legislature Of the District Of
Columbia, declaring that there shall be
no distinction on account of race or
color in the public schools. The bill
makes education compulsory, and i'm
poses fine Of twenty dollars for refusal
to send a child to school for six months
in every year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The determination of the Congress
sional Ku-Klux Investigation Committee
not to go South, shows clearly that the
Radical members do not want to arrive
ct the truth. They propose to convey
trained witnesses and interested carpet
baggers to Washington for the purpose
Of making political capital. only that
and nothing more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

eqHE Nashville Banner Of the Both
says: mr.. Peter Tracy, of Memphis,
has received a telegram from Nashville
inviting Horace Greeley to visit the City
of Rocks. 1t is to be hoped that H. G.
will respond favorably. The announce
ment of lecture from him would pack
Masonic Hall to its utmost capacity"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

WILLARD You've, son Of Brigham
Young, has been nominated by the Pres
ident as a cadet to the Military Acad-
envy at West Point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
FORTUNES.

NJ lad Nj Il AN MA,
EORTUNE TELLER. EAST SIDE OF
J. Main St.. south Of Broadway, two squares
below the M. and u. railroad depot. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

The Planters and landowners
Labor and Emigration Convention meets
on the LIST and I'd of June next at the
Chamber Of Commerce, Memphis.
DoNoHo & buckley,
81 80 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

Tux non-Episcopal Methodist Confer
ence in session at Pittsburg has, by de-
cidea vote, refused to authorize the or
dination Of women as ministers Of the
-(aoonal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
LUMBER YARD AND saw MILL.

WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING AND
w are prepared to furnish in any quantity,
Building and Fencing Lumber, at from $40 to
to $40 per thousand. Shingles (both sawed
sand. Our stock Of Laths, Weather boarding,
Flooring. Ceiling. Doors. Sash. Blinds. mould
ings. Dry and Dressed Lumber, Is complete,
which we are selling at the lowest possible
dispatch. NJ. II. * j. W. COCHRAN,
69.4 Foot Of Washington St., near river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
HEBREW ORPHAN ASYLUM
PICNIC,
At James Park,
On Tuesday, June q, 1871.


The Livery stable
OF G. II. Bracket & Co., 32l Second
street, between Monroe and Union, is
well supplied with the finest buggy and
saddle stock, some Of which cannot be
equaled in the South. An afternoons
drive on our fine Nicolson pavement
behind one Of Brackets best is luxury
in the reach Of all. eod-97
TINS COMMERCIAL HoTEL has reduced
day board to SOS per month. 70
The largest assortment of mems
aud boys hats in the city, at Leidy
a. Co.'S. IS
STEAN-FITTINo at 3l5 Second st. AT
wood wOOdi wOodi
Delivered to any part of the city at SC
per cord by C. II. Johnson, III Poplar
street, between Third and Fourth. 81
Trunk Factory, s52 Main st. l2
GAs-PITTIEo at 3l5 Second 1t. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

CoME and buy Perkins & Houses non
explosive lamp, in which, by the appli-
cation Of Davey's safety lamp principle,
it is made impossible for the fame to
communicate with the interior of the
lamp, and all danger of explosion is
thus effectually prevented. For sale at
3a5 Main street, corner of Union. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31

JE Beasley, Chairman; p Adams. Minor
Meriwcther, Lewis Podesta. 0berst. X J
Black. N W Johnston. Charles Locke, r j
Malone. hH h
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-31
NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
N. PERRUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue.

0LoP JOHNSON. FLORIST and Landscape Gar
dener. late Of Royal Gardens. Stockholm.