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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
nRFrnIAL PURITY.

Certain facts put on record BY the
Cincinnati Enquirer, sufficiently convict
the President of all that is charged
against him:
First. A. T. Stewart, the Merchant
Prince, was liberal contributor in the
present to Grant of s25, 900 for the pur-
chase of the Bowen-Grant house in
Washington for General Sherman.
Grant Immediately made him Secretary
Of the Treasury. ID
Second. Hamilton Fish, another con-
tributor to the Bowen house fund, was
made Secretary of State.
Third. Boree, of Philadelphia, who
had subscribed literally TO the magnif-
cent house which had been presented to
Grant in that city, was appointed secre-
tary of the Navy, although he had not
the slightest qualification for it, and was
entirely unknown to the country.
Fourth. Mr.. Z. r. Hoar, of Massa-
chusetts, presented Grant with a fine
library, and received his reward shortly
after in the portfolio of Attorney-Gener'
al of the United States. rf
Fifth. Mr.. Murphy, a politician Of
evil repute and colleague of Tweed, gave
Grant fine cottage at Long Branch.
lie was Immediately thereafter appoint
ed Collector of New York, the most lu-
crative Office in the gift of the Govern.
ment
Sixth. Grant continues his father,
Jesse r. Grant, in Office aslpostmaster
of Covington, Kentucky. despite the
fact that it has been proved by unim'
peachable testimony-indeed, admitted
by the old man himself-that he offered
the Assessors Of the First district OF
Ohio $500 If he would recommend Ger
tain man for appointment as Whisky
Gauger.
Seventh. he sends his son TO visit Eu-
rope at the public expense, instead Of de-
fraying the expenditures out Of his own
rocket. A second Lieutenant just
graduated at West Point, and obliged by
the rules to serve three years with his
company without furlough, he relieves
him from It, allows him to make the tour
Of Europe, drawing in the meantime the
nav Of a colonel Of cavalry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
4 specials 10 the Ledger.
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AcouIttaI Of sIcGeehnn.


HAMILTON, December 26.-Muoh ex-
citement is existing here on account OF
the acquittal of Mcclellan, and yeSter-
day hsnd.bills we're distributed through
out the city, bearing the following Cor
rupt, rings and unscrupulous attorneys
pack juries and debauch the courts in
disregard Of the law and outrage justice.
Thomas Mcclellan, notorious person,
has been liberated. When the law and
the courts fail, society must protect it
self. The people are invited to meet for
elaboration at the courthouse this even
ing"
In consequence of the above posters,
the courthouse was densely crowded,
and stormy time ensued. The news
was brought during the height OF the ex-
citement that Mcclellan, hearing OF the
meeting and fearing for his life, had
jumped the town, going southwark. The
meeting, after electing a president and
vice presidents, adopted resolution de-
nouncing the acquittal of Mcclellan as
an outrage on justice; and that the
courts of justice, so-called, are a failure,
and need radical reformation, and de-
manding that Thomas Mcclellan seek
a residence elsewhere. 1t is reported
that q party has formed with the inten-
ton Of taking McGeehan, but as he SO
quickly decamped and is not likely to
show himself again here, the movement
will probably be given up. Es M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
ON THE RECORD.

The debate in the Senate on Trum'
bulls resolution, develops the fact that
Grants administration is afraid to have
its conduct Investigated. In the debate
Senator Wilson said;
I appeal to the Senate. especially to
nv political friends, not to put us IN
false position before the country. No
Senator, / am sure. desires to put the
Senate or his political friends in such a
position. But whatever may be the in
tention Of Senators, the Senate and the
majority of the Senate are this day in
false position before the nation. II has
gone out on the wings Of the wind, flash.
ed all over the country, and millions OF
our countrymen believe this hour that
there has been an attempt made in the
Senate Of the United States to shield the
administration from scrutiny and inves-
tigation.
The impression here described and
deprecated, is not only true in fact, but
is fully warranted by the proceedings
Of the Senate. If it we're not fore
gone determination to shield and cover
up corruption known to exist, what mo-
tive could the supporters of the admin
istration have in opposing Mr.. Trum-
bulls proposition2 4, trtb- <
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

at is daily becoming more manifest,
says the Chicago Times { Democrat j
"that the rel line of division between
political parties in this country is not
indicated by the terms Republican
or democrat. These words have
nearly ceased to have any political sig
nifcance, beyond the mere fact that they
are names conventionslly employed in
speaking of certain organized societies
lust as the Odd Fellows, the Free
Masons, the Tammany Societies, etc.,
are names used for similar purpose.
They do not Indicate the line which
really separates public sentiment
in this country into two general and
opposite parts, as the facts now appa-
rent combine to show In every part OF
the country, with respect to general as
we'll as local and special affairs, the
contest now proceeding is contest pe-
tween the desire for better and purer
and more upright administration on the
one hand and satisfaction with the pre-
vailing administration of affairs on the
other. 1t is the struggle between an
earnest and daily increasing desire for
reform, and selfish ambition to keep
things as they are. 1t is the world-old
battle between virtue and vice, honesty
and dishonesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
SERIOUS AGAIN.

We suppose that the hilarious time
having ended, and the people returned
to sober business, the subject of the cleo
ton will be uppermost until the fourth
of January. Meantime, people will sean
the situation, investigate its complica-
tons, and resolve to do right, as they
understand it. As matters now appear,
the election of johnson looks very much
like fixed fact Logue viii poll con-
siderable vote, but cannot possibly sue
coed without getting a heavy accession
of strength from the anti-Johnson Dem
ocrats. This is not probable. We do
not think that Democrats who look TO
future will imperil it by making such
record as that of having voted for
League, on the fourth, day Of January,
1872, for Mayor, er.iast SO approved
and consistent a Democrat as John
son. But these gentlemen will act
from their own convictions. The report
that third candidate is to appear, we
do not credit. We know of no man
of prominence we think ambitious
enough, or weak enough, to walk into
the jaws of inevitable slaughter. A
vote here and there, and to be written
down as the scattering candidate, would
Tx him for life. No matter what man S
merit may be, no matter if he be as
brilliant as Haskell and as strong as
Sale, the fame of his weakness would
ruin him. We trust that we shall wit
ness no such melancholy exhibition,
The contest is Whitfield down to johnson
and League. Nothing but death can
make it otherwise. This wharfmaster
business is all wrong. What do all the
candidates for that place mean2 They
are many so many that they might,
if they desired to do so, hold
mass meeting. If the present status
continue, the election of a colored
Radical candidate is certain. Meas
ures should be taken at once to get
over this difficulty. We can elect a
Wharfmaster as easily as we can May
or. Why not do so? A convention in
the case of the Mayoralty was unneces-
sary. With unexampled unanimity, the
people called on johnson. 1t was an
outburst that no convention could have
controlled. But there has been no such
demonstration for a person for Wharf
master. A convention called Tor that
purpose only might be the best solution
Of the difficulty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.


DuBuouE, Iowa. December Pa pas
senger train on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Minnesota railroad broke
through Shell creek bridge on Saturday
night at Rockford station. The engine,
baggage and one passenger car went
down twenty-five feet. Robert White,
fireman, J. Barkly, .breaksman, and Jos.
Rudd, engineer, were instantly killed,
and the baggageman and express mes
senger seriously injured.
KSIGHrsTowS, IND, Dec. 26.-The
Soldiers Home was destroyed by fire
yesterday. No lives we're lost. The in
mates we're taken to the National Sol
diers' Home at Dayton, Ohio, last night,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

The World says that society's lawful
end is bene6censs to the poor. By
means unlawful it has sought ends IN
lswfh. Hereafter II should make haste
and take care to astrict all its energies
to benevolence. Besides the Society
Of Tammany or Columbian order
which is one thing, there is a political
ASSOCIATION called Tammany, housed at
rsmmaDy Hall, and having some reia-
tom 70 the beneFolent society aforemen-
,;o,s5 Itistbe political Tammany 20
vsicb the Democracy Of the State Of
W. York in convention at Rochester
and in union At - balloi-boH have said
D,l,nda esL TanmsaT must 90. The
name ,tinks Of corruption' gil not be
washed clean; is not worth serubes2s a.
wbatever property Interests are eoe'
oerued can be saved By stple 70 Ehon
they belong. Bat the ediet Of the
Democracy has gone forth; i is irresoc-
able; disjoiniur from rs forsver-Iam-
many nane and thinE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
FOREIGN.

Madrid, December 26.-Further large
reinforcements have been dispatched to
Cuba and immense quantities of stores
are being forwarded,
LONDON, December Pa serious rup-
ture is considered pending between Eng
land and the Urqguayan government, in
consequence of the refusal of the latter
to compensate British merchants and
traders in Montevideo and elsewhere for
losses sustained by the existing war in
Ecuador.
The Empress Eugenie's jewelry, ex-
posed for sale in this city, is expected to
realize sixty thousand pounds.
Lord Largon's celebrated hound, Mas
ter Magrath, is dead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Joseph Jefferson
commenced IN engagement yesterday in
his great specially, Rip Van Wrinkle. II
is needless to comment at this late day
upon Mr. Jefferson greatimpersonation.
1t is perfect in every particular-true to
life, to the history Of the times when the
legend Of Sleepy Hollow and the Katts-
kill Mountains had its existence in re-
atty. Tonight Mr.. Jefferson will APP
pear again in his great specially, TO a
crowded and fashionable house.
CoScERr,-The grand concert on Fri
day next promises to be grand success;
in fact, we will vouch for it. The noble
remarks spoken by the reverend Father
Of ST. Peters on Sunday last, reminding
his congregation how often their now
deceased organist inspired them with his
grand and secret music, is a vouchsafe
for full attendance. The entire pro-
fession and amateurs have volunteered
their services gratis to do the last honor
to their now departed friend Sabatzky,
the musician; and all will exert them
selves to give concert worthy Of the
occasion, which, were he alive, would
ill his heart with JOY.
The MESDELssoHN QUARTETTE CLUB.
Within few days, we are informed by
the directors of the above society, there
will be an official announcement made
of the seventh grand concert, to be
given on or about the middle of jan
uary. 1t is whispered that some great
opera singer from the Crescent City will
be the guest of the Mondelssohn Club at
the next concert, and no little hutter is
going on among the musical portion of
our people.
FAIR AND FEsTIyAL.-The ladies of
St. Bridget's Church will inaugurate a
grand fair and festival at Rocco Hall,
corner of Madison and Second streets,
this evening. The objecti is to aid Father
Walsh in paying off the Indebtedness in
Cured by the erection of his beautiful
church, which is such an ornament to
North Memphis.
TABLEAUx. The pupils Of st. Pat
ricks church schools will give series
Of tableaux vivants on next Thursday
evening, at the Assembly Hall on Main
street.
On New Years evening "0ur Favor.
ties will give their annual ball at the
Memphis Club Hail.
Broom s.-Manager Broom has intro
duced attractive Christmas amusements
at his Jefferson street Opera House.
Tonight there will be presented grand
and attractive programme New star
performers will appear this evening
Everybody is invited to attend the grand
Christmas performance.
OLYMPIC VARIErIEs.-The Olympic,
on Washington street, continues to be
crowded every evening by the lovers of
variety performances. This evening
Manager Lusk will present novel attrac-
tons. The ballet troupe has been in
creased and will present rare Terpsico-
rean feats this evening. The Can-Can,
revised and improved, will wind up the
performance each evening.
TIyoI.-Every night, concert by the
Bohemian Band lO3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

THE Knoxville Press and Herald says;
Now that Democratic Legislature has
determined to let the Agricultural Col
lege Fund. 10 its entirety, remain in
East Tennessee, we trust that all apprs'
tensions Of oppression and linus
tice to East Tennessee, on the part Of
the Goths and Vandals of Middle and
West Tennessee" will be forever allayed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
me usa,hen chinee.

The Virginia, New Enterprise is re-
sponsible for the following
A day or two since a couple Of ladies,
who were out collecting money for church
pnrposes, stopped At the Piute House,
Lower Gold Hill. After calling upon a
number Of persons for contributions,
they asked John, the Chinese cook, to
give a dollar.
What for you wanteeme give dollar
asked John,
We want you to give US dollar to
help the church"
"Dolla helpa churcha" cried John,
opening wide his eyes; what matter
churchaf
as poor; it needs money. Can't
you give US a dollar3
q e no sabe churchal me poor too.
What you call ohurcha-vhat him
nsmee3
"Christs Church, was the reply.
No, me no give dolla, answered
John, decidedly. DE no hkee kisti
Klist wantee too muchs money-money,
money, all time money for klistf'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26


At breakfast one morning, in that
quiet and comfortable old inn, the White
Swan, in York, England, a foreigner
made quick dispatch with the eggs.
Thrusting his spoon in the middle, he
drew out the yolk, devoured it, and
passed on to the next. When he had got
to his seventh egg, an old farmer, who
mad already heen prejudiced against
Monsieur by his moustachios, could
brook the extravaganza no longer. and
speaking up, said, Why, sir, you leave
all the white How is Mrs. Lockwood
to afford to provide breakfast at that
rate W., replied the barbarian,
you wouldn't have me to eat the vite2
In yolk is de shicken; de vite de fed
ders. Am to make Won bolster Of my
bellyf" The farmer was dumbiounded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

They imprison witnesses arrested to
testify in the United States Court, in the
old Court House at Oxford, Miss It
may be the very best law and the most
sublime gospel. but as martial law has
not been extended over Mississippi, we
plead guilty to a degree Of ignorance
that shuts out from our vision an ortho-
dox view Of the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

4 WAsHrEegoE dispatch of the 2ist
inst. says: Representative Jacob B.
Blair, of Missouri, elected as an in
dependent Republican, created a deci-
ded hutter in the House by speech on
amnesty, in which he justified slavery
and virtually the war on the ground
that the latter Was merely revolution,
and that the rebels were no more rebels
than our forefathers. All the Re-
publican members from Missouri, Messrs
Parker and Burdett especially, assailed
Blair for his speech, and did not be-
lieys there was another man in Missouri
who would have made such a speech.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

A DEMOCRATIC paper remarks that as
the mass of the Republicans are made
up of old-line Wings or their descend
ants, who respect Wing precedents, Mr..
Greeley shows that General Harrison in
1910, in bis letter Of acceptance of the
Presidential nomination, expressly oom-
mitted himself TO one term. Henry
Clay was in favor of an amendment to
the Constitution limiting President to
single term. Daniel Webster was also
in favor Of such limitation. The ex-
perience we have had since that time has
confirmed the necessity of it..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

THE gallant old Carrot Davis, of Ken
lucky, 20 the Louisville Ledger informs
Us, does not intend to let up on bis resp
luton Of inquiry into the corrupt prac-
tees of Grant and his crew, but will, on
the reassembling Of Congress, press it to
passage. The game Of the administra-
ton Senators and their packed commit
tee is to occupy as much time as posi-
bic with trifing matters Of investigation
into the acts OF the little fish, aud let
the big fish 60.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

An attempt is making in the South
Carolina Legislature to impeach Gov
ernor Scott Of high crimes and misde-
meanors. A committee has reported an
over-issue Of six million dollars. The
guilty Radicals are struggling to stave Of
investigation. Scott must follow Holden
and Bullock. They must all follow one
another.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
AN OPEN SEA.

A Northern paper says we are at last
in possession of more detailed informa-
ton about the German Polar Expedi-
ton, under the command Of Lieutenants
Payer and Weyprecht, and the discovery
Of portion of the Polar Sea in the
north Of Nova zembla, during the sum-
mer Of the current year. The main re-
suit Of this journey Is the proof Of the
existence of an open body Of water in
that region. The explorers attained in
forty-three degrees east longitude their
highest altitude-seventy-eight degrees
fifty minutes-which is the latitude of
Central Spitsbergen. This high latitude,
Lieutenant Payer stated, was reached
without difficulty. No other obstacle
Che adds than want Of supplies stop
ped our advance further North.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

We find the following in the Raleigh
Carolinian Old hens can nov have
their eggs hatohed b. steam in this city.
DR.. Britton, who lives a mile from the
city, got a plan for il out Of book and
brought il 10 julius Lewis, our excellent
timer, to copy. Lewis has done il, and
the thing is made. II costs about twenty
Eve dollars 10 make IT, Il is a double
square. with the inside twenty inches
SQUARE, and four shelves for the eggs
The shelves are an inch and half deep,
and that gives a space Of three inches
between each shelsfor the hot air. Il is
heaiei With kerosene lamp at the side,
The square is a box made double,
space Of two inches between the inside
box and outside box for the bot wafer.
All you have 70 DO Is 10 pat eggs INSIDE
aud the little chickens vail soon pip the
shell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

The killed aud wounded in The battle
Of Christmas are not yet eoueted. As
the smoke clears away from the field no
especial damage is revealed. After q
few headaches, which saltwater will
cure, no great casualties are percepdble
Nov to work, every man. We have
great things TO do.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

TIE Chicago Times says: The in
gratitude Of Republics is nothing in
comparison to the ingratitude Of Repub-
lipans in Ohio, Tho papers and politi-
clans are literally hunting for man to
take Sherman's seat in the Senate, and
are capYassing such statesmen as Birg-
ham, Garfield and schenck; while no
one has been heard to suggest Ben
Wade.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

THus far the telegraph has failed to
infe.m US Of the namber and character
of the Christmas presents made to the
President. As yet it is not known
where the lots of ground lie and where
the houses are situated. We shall hear
in due time, and also Of some fresh APP
pointments. We attach no credit to a
report that he has decided to receive no
more gifts-that he has got al he wants.
No man ever yet went that high in the
pictures Of stern virtue. .1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

ANoxs the calamitiss Of Christmas
vas the arrival Of Dan Sickles, our Min
lister to Spain. n We Eers 70 shoot the
greatest, viiest aud meaHest humbgg in
the country, We would put the Whole
load into Dan Siekles. We should re-
serve Ulysses for q State occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

HoS [. {. MoCEEEET has been elect
ed United States ssAAsq7 by the Ken
tucky Legislsture, to succeed 6arrsi;
Davis he is a true chip Of the old
EeutuckF bleck.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

IT is said that Thomas Mast, the great
satirical artist, intends oyerhauling the
civil service, the lobby, the ecclesiastical
place-getter, and the nepotist. Good,
good OF course his pictures on these
most fruitful subjects will be published
in Harpers Weekly. That journal has
hitherto been one-sided in its efforts for
reform. but with these new cartoons Of
Mr.. Mast, the defect will be remedied "
From the character of the subject, it is
certain that they will be Nasty pictures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

Grant wishes to abolish slavery in
Spanish territory, White slavery in
South Carolina is all right.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26
AUcTIoH.
A Bargain for Somebody.

TuBwrLL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
w % the hifhelt bidder. without any re-
serve. q desirable tkrsc-ttory
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-26

It is complained that people 90 TO the
opera in fun dress in New Ofieens, and
thsra eat peanuts.