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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
The Tennessee Railway ConsoIida-
tiOn Bill.

The following bill has passed both
Houses of our Legislature
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Gene
raj Assembly of the State of Tennessee,
That any railroad company heretofore
incorporated, or hereafter to be incor-
porated by the laws Of this State, shall
have the right and power to purchase the
road-bed, right of way, depots, rolling
stock, franchise and other property be-
longing to any other railroad company
or railroad companies heretofore incor-
porated by the laws Of this State, the
said railroad company thus making the
purchase being invested with authority
over the road or roads, whether wholly or
partially finished and equipped, their pro-
perty and franchise bought as aforesaid,
in as full and ample manner as if the
roads thus purchased had constituted
part Of the original property Of the pur-
chasing company under its corporate or
ganization and the legal amendments
thereto, the name and style Of which
purchasing company is thereafter TO be
used in all suits, contracts and other
business growing out Of the purchase
and consolidation as aforesaid, but no
purchase, sale or consolidation, under
this act, shall interfere with, or diyest
any rights or liens held by any person or
corporations on or against any road so
purchased, sold or consolidated as afore-
said.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That in
case the railroad company whose cor
porate powers have been transferred by
a sale, as aforesaid, has drought suits in
law or equity, or holds any claims or
rights Of action, excepted and reserved
by the terms Of said sale, the corpora
ton may have a continuance sufficiently
long for the purpose Of collecting said
claims and paying TO, or dividing the
same among the stockholders, or the
parties entitled thereto.
See. 3 Be it further enacted, That
the company making the purchase OF
purchases as aforesaid, shall have the
power and authority TO issue bonds fer
the purpose of finishing, equipping,
paying for or repairing said road, pur-
chased as aforesaid, and for the pay
ment Of principal and interest Of said
bonds; the said road-bed, rolling-stock,
depots and other property thus pur-
chased, all or a part, as may be agreed
on by the contracting parties, may be
mortgaged therefor, and in addition to
the security afforded by said mortgage,
the other property Of said company is
Of course to be generally liable for the
payment Of the same; Provided, that
this act shall in no way impair any lien
or mortgage or priorities Of lien that the
State Of Tennessee has upon any Of the
said railroad companies, or upon the
property Of said companies.
Sec. !. Be il further enacted, That
the public welfare requires that this act
shall take effect Immediately on It's pas
sage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
LOUISVILLE.
sieambont Convention.

LOUISVILLE, November 9-Fifteen
States were represented in the Conven-
ton Of steamboat owners to-day. The
delegates from New York, Baltimore
and Milwaukee arrived and presented
their credentials. The special commit
tee on revision of license and transpor-
tation were granted further time in
which to conclude their reports.
The resolution in respect to holding
an adjourned meeting in December next
in Washington was laid on the table.
A committee of one from each State
was appointed to classify the reports of
standing committees.
The visit to the Louisville and Port
land canal was postponed on account Of
the weather.
A committee was appointed on gene
raj business.
Letters were read from several mem
bers of Congress indorsing the objects
Of the Convention.
The Committee on General Business
reported bill to enforce the tenth sec
ton of the Constitution, which prohibits
the levying of wharfage on tonnage and
tax on steamboats,.
A resolution to consider the inspee-
ton Of steamboat bulls, etc., was referred
to the Business Committee.
Mr.. Bryson offered resolution that
all inspections Of steamboat bulls made
by the Government inspectors shall be
classified by the same, and such inspec-
ton shall be sufficient for all insurance
purposes upon steamboat hulls and car
goes. Resolution lies over.
A committee was appointed to inves-
tigate the obstruction Of navigation by
bridges, and to regulate the span and
hight. In order to secure proper legis-
lation to prevent such distractions, a
resolution was adopted appointing a
committee to consider the whole subject
of the steamboat law so as to present to
Congress such a law as is practicable,
the committee to report tomorrow.
The Convention then adjourned until
to morrow, and will attend a banquet to-
niglt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
A CurIous Idea.

At a recent meeting Of the CiBcin-
matt Horticultural Society, the following
letter from Mr.. W. II. Mckinney, Of
Morrow, Ohio, was read. and excited
much remark A friend Of mine in
jacksonville, Fla, writes me that he has
made a discovery which be regards as
very important. By the use Of ooncus-
sion he has destroyed all the insects in
and GROUND his orchard and nursery
grounds. A railroad train rams through
his grounds, and two trains pass daily
one in the fore part Of the night aud the
other in the latter part His attention
became drawn TO the fact that his peaches,
plans, grapes. etc. along on both sides
Of the railroad, we're very slightly in
jured, 40 insects scarcely seemed 70 dep
rebate upon them, but in other parts Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
OUR MASTER.

A Washington special to the Louis
vile Courier of yesterday says; The
Administration is very jubilant over the
result of yesterdays elections. The
President and Secretary Boutwell, re-
manned up till midnight waiting for the
returns, and seemed to be greatly over
joyed over the news from New York.
The Administration papers here boast
that it settles the campaign next year
in favor OF the reelection of Grant.
One of the results of the New York
election will probably be the retention
of Collector Murphy" o, yes, as things
now look, Grant is safe for one more
term, and probably life estate in the
Office of President. Backed up by his
majorities in all the great Northern
States he is safe He cannot be inn
peached and though he play the role Of
tyrant there is little doubt that his
party will stand by him. The result
of the recent elections develops two
facts. One is, the Democratic organiza-
ton in the North, East and West is
nearly powerless, and is constantly
growing more feeble. Another is, such
disafectsd Republicans as Schurz,
Trumbull and Greeley have no influence
as against Grant, and will, in the ex-
pressive slang of the day, dry up,
hunt their holes" and cave in"
They are as sick as the Democracy, but
will take chambers in the political
hospital OF the party. Such thing as
a conservative Republican candidate
against Grant next year need not be ex-
pected. IAnd 50 the new departure of the
st. Louis Republican is doomed with
that of Vallandigham. The Tom Scott
movement will follow suit. Meantime
Grant, with clear field, viii carry on
his Ku-Klux war, run down the Nor
mons, ignore Cuba and annex San Do
mingo. The people of the United States
have, at last, master
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
WORE.

Since the Democracy Of the North are
undone, and the people of the South
cannot change the situation, is it not
clear that their duty is to get possession
of their State governments, devote their
attention to the development Of their
country by building railroads and manu-
featuring establishments, inducing emf
grafton, and let questions relating to ma
tional politics take care of themselves
We have, from time to time, for six years,
suggested that whenever the South can
command money, it will be in eondi-
ton to command its rights in the Gov
eminent. No rich people in our time
can be oppressed, for the reason that the
Oppressor can be bought if necessary.
Who doubts that il the South possessed
It's hundreds Of millions OF surplus
money, there would be any discrimina-
ton against it, or that the present Ku-
Klux war would be raging2 It is be-
cause the South is poor, that it is op-
pressed. 1t is the nature OF eowardice
10 Cypress the weak. But money is
strength, and the coward is always par
chasable. Our only hope Of the future
is in work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

HAMILTON, o., November 3, ll;4O pm.
The Cincinnati and Indiana Juntion
train No, 4, fast line, bound east, struck
two COWS near College Corner, on forty
foot grade tonight. The train, running
thirty-five miles per hour, went over the
bank, and was completely wrecked.
Fifteen passengers are injured, as fol-
lows: Conductor Chas. Fender, fatally
William Mack of Terre Haute, slightly;
Mr.. Armstrong, wife and child, Chilli
cothe, slightly; Mr.. Weller, of the straub
House, Hamilton, head badly cut; Frank
Rhodes, sleeping-car conductor, badly
cut; Egbert, mail agent slightly. f.
Doster, engineer, remained on the en-
CINE till she struck the bottom. The
wounded were brought to Hamilton, and
are being attended by the physicians.
There are several injured whose names
could not be learned tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

The particular Washbarne who once
commanded in Memphis, and won i'm
mortal renown by his escape from For
rests troops, has been elected Governor
of Wisconsin. Everyone knew that he
was a hero, but few knew that he was an
orator. In recent speech, referring to
Chicago, he said: "For they shall rise
above their misfortunes, and the waters
of the magnificent lake that laves the
shores of their burning city shall never
sing its requiem, for it shall rise, Phoenix
like, from its ashes, and challenge the
wonder and admiration of the world"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

A WASHINGTON special says Sec
rotary Boutwell, is determined that the
income tax shall not he repealed if he
can help it. He made his fight with
Pleasanton on this point in Congress
last winter, and triumphed, and he is
now prepared to transfer his opposition,
even in the teeth of Congress itself. He
has suggested that the income tax law
will expire by limitation in 1872, and
that but one more collection be made
under it. The Senate Finance Commit
tee had better make no recommendations
on this point, but simply allow the tax to
die natural death"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, November 9.-Judge viii
liams, Of the Circuit Court this morning
refused 70 appoint receivers for the
Continental, Commercial, and Garden
City Insurance Companies, as they have
manifested a desire 10 settle their La
bilities.
A. B. Mullet supervising architect Of
the United States Treasury buildings, is
nov in the city. The location Of the
Government buildings will not be
changed, and be proposes to purchase an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

THE merchants of the leading cities of
our State have sent to the Legislature a
memorial on the subject of the mer-
chants tax. They make one point
which should be conclusive to every
sensible man. They say;
We wish before closing to show you
the absurdity of your privilege tax. A
farmer raises and slaughters twenty
hogs. He brings their carcasses, to-
gether with his wheat, corn and other
produce, and sells the whole to mer-
chant. For the privilege" of selling
he pays no tax But before the mer-
chant can sell one pound of that pork,
or one bushel of that wheat to the con-
sumner, he must pay for the privilege.
Can anything be more absurd2 Why
should one be made to pay for doing
that which the other is allowed to do
without charger
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

A BILL is pending in the Legislature
to repeal the seventeenth section Of the
charter of the city of Memphis. Among
other things it provides that the mayor
shall be thirty years of age. What i.
the matter?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

entire block, and the estimated value OF
the land is 100000, and of buildings
s3,OOOOOO. These buildings will be as
fine and spacious as any ON the conti-
nanf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

HOLDEN, of North Carolina, has left
the State. Bullock, of Georgia, has
sloped. Scott, of South Carolina, may
follow suit. THE fight of the Cover
nors," would not be bad title for a ro-
nance founded on fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

Two good-natured Irishmen, on a GER
tain occasion, occupied the same bed
In the morning one of them inquired of
the other Dennis, did you hear thun-
der last noight?" No, Pat; did it rally
thunder?" Yes, it Numbered as i
hiven and airth would come together.
a" Why in the divil thin didn't We wake
me, for We know can't Shape when it
thunders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

The people in the country have always
voted for the interests of Memphis. They
have voted immense sums to carry out
its measures. They are ready to stand
by it at all times. A large portion Of
them wish the country to indorse the
Raleigh railroad bonds, not to subscribe
money. VIII the people Of the city re-
fuse to vote them so small favorP We
think not. We know not.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

France has always been the land Of
suicide, and according 70 the Liberte.
the crime has greatly increased Of late
years. A young man was found the
other day dead in his bed, stabbed by a
pair Of scissors left behind by the young
lady who did not requite his love. The
scissors remained plnnged into his body,
and attached to them was a paper in
scribed Marguerite This is quite a
Dumas fls situation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

THE working people of the city want
an outlet; they want to breathe the
pure country air and drink the health
giving waters. Thousands visited Raj
eigh the past summer, but at considera-
BILE expense. They will vote for in
dorsing the railroad bonds tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

LEADING Democrats of the city Of
New York are talking of Charles o. Con-
nor for the Presidency. He isa great
and pure man, but such a man cannot
be elected President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

While recently engaged in splitting
wood, Jones struck false blow, caus-
ing the stick to fly up 1t struck him
on the jaw, and knocked ont front
tooth. "Ay," said Bill. meeting him
soon after, you've had dental opera
ton performed, l see" " Yes" replied
the sufferer. ax.i.dental."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
NEWSPAPER AGENTS.

ME,sSRS. GhtfEih HUFFMAN
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING AGENTS.
~ No. South street. Baltimore. Nd, arc
duly authorized to contract for advertisements
at our lowest rates. Advertisers In that city
are requested 10 leave their iavors with this
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

REMEMBER that in voting tomorrow,
you will not vote for or against a sub
scription to the Raleigh railroad, but for
a county Endorsement OF the bonds of
the Company. Remember this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

The Legislature is discussing the
printing question. According to the
statements of some members, it has be-
come a bore. We have no doubt of it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.


We are authorized TO announce TOBIAS
WOLFE a. a candidate for Wharfmaster al
the ensuing Municipal oleciion-Jauuary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
CEMENT.
CEMENT, PLASTER AND LIME.
Prices ReducedI

FOR CASH ON DELIVERY.
Hav. Corn. Oats and Bran at the lowest
rates' JOHN A. DENIE.
tl-l,Qis No. n South CoHrt street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

WARMERS PREPARATIONS for sale at
the Little Drug Store Round the Corner,
50 Adams street. 1901
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
FORTUNE TELLER.

MAD AMI L ANN
ViHE FORTUNE TELLER. CAN BIZ con-
Il snlted At
1919 Main webster BIoekl. I'd door.
IF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

What would dog do who wished TO
build himself habiiation2 Tie a knot
in his tail and call il 8 pig s-tiel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
LEGAL.
RECEIVERS SALE OF LAND.
DY AUTHORITY OF TIE CHANCERY
ID Court Of Memphis. Tennessee. will sell,
On Thursday, December Z, 1871,

commencing at ten o'clock a. m. at the Real
Estate Exchange Of Royster, TreEevant 4 Co.
northeast corner of Jefferson and Main streets.
Memphis. about 1000 acres Of land. lying in
the counties of P0insett. CraiEhead. Ran
dolph, Green and Monroe, in the State Of Ar
kansas. Some portion Of this land Il said 10
be OF superior fertility, and lying contiguous
10 projected lines Of railroads in said tate I;
valuable for both is timber and soil. | am
authorized By the decree Of said court 20 &C
cept in payment for said lands any valid debts
against the GayosO SAVINGS Institution; and
said lands will accordingly be offered for sale
filed or allowed By the court, OF valid demands
aRaiust said institution Sale will be con
tinued from day TO day till al e sold.
57-sl s.. MOSBl. Receiver.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10

ErERY man who has a sick wife or
child will 90 for the Raleigh railroad to-
morrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
AUCTION.
WANTED.
TO COTTON PICKERS.

I CAN GIVE EMPLOYMENT TO TWENTY
i cotton pickers on the Bedford farms. eight
miles west Of Horn Lake depot, Mississippi
bottom. Wages. one dollar per hundred
pounds. Report TO the managers on said
farms. lf0-65l b. w. BEDFORD.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-10
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


ANHRIoAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA 9. ?. A.
TELEGRAPH ooNPANY'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-17
A CONTESTED LAND CONVEYANCE.

In the Supreme Court, Special Term, of Kings
County before Judge Barnard, Peter A. Young brought
an action against John j. Sackmen, TO compel the
yeyance to him OF real estate In the Ninth Ward Of
Brooklyn The plaintiff alleges that on Dec g. 1870 lie
and the defendant entered into contract with Jamos
Carson BreyoOrt by which they agreed 10 buy from him
land In the Ninth Ward near East NewIOrk, for 10000
10 be paid as follows: 1900 at the time OF signing
note showing the terms Of cOntract 1900 during De-
cember 1870 S. 900 during January, 1871, and $4,000
bond aud for five years. the taxes for 1910 TO lie
paid by the purchaser He says that he has since that
lime always been ready TO pay his half OF the money
but he has never requested by either Mr. Brevoort
or the defendant to make any further payment.
ON Ian G. he rendered 10 Mr.. BreyoOrt 5000 which the
latter refused receive and then Informed the plaintiff
that he and his wife had that day conveyed The premises
10 the defendant individually The plainth says fur
Their that the defendant bought the property Tor i
and that It Ia worth $4,000 at least
The defendant acknowledged the execution OF the
agreement and said that he made the FIRST payment OF
5000 with the express understanding that tine palnn
should furnish tine money and make 20 Mr. Brevoort the
next payment OF o. 900. The plann neglected 10 pay
this sum- and therefore the contract was cancelled by
Mr. Breyoort on Jan g. 1871 Defendant atterward put
chased the land OF Mr. Brevoor In good fa Tor iin'
self He denied that the planh ever made any onef 10
buy One-half OF the land Decision reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-17

The Mayor, etc. Of four suits brought against the
City recover the materials OF buildings torn down in
the opening OF Churcht Judge Cardozo dismissed the
complaint the ground that there 10 sufficient
cause OF action. Judge Ingaham now renders con
trary decision, holding that in the present case the
avcrmcnt IL that the Commissioners only awarded dam
ages, ~ Tor INJURY TO the building ard for removing ~
ana That the materials awarded b the paintln as
part OF the compensation for the damages sustained ny
nm Inc act OF 1913 provides that the report when con
hrmed by The court shall be final and conclusive n well
upon the Mayor upon the owners essee and persons
interested IN the property The report confirmed on
the application OF the defendants and it's confirmation
j. made conclusive them. The demurrer R Their fOre
wei taken. Judge Barnard dssents from this decision,
and the case Is therefore ordered to the Second Depart
ment.
In the Marine Court, before Judge Shea,
yesterday, Mr.. Bischofr brought action against Mr.
Kuhlmann to 900, alleging that the lst OF
January last Kuhlmann went to his cigar In the
Bowery and carried away $40 worth Of cigars and at
the same spread report that he abscondng
debtor Kuhlmann said that BschoR owing him,
and he called several times 10 get his pay, but
bic TO find him either at his residence place or bust
ness and the clerk him the cigars TO be credited
on account hut finding that the cigars had not been
stamped and that he could not hold them without yoat
ing the revenue laws he returned them the next day.
THE plan In rebuttal introduced evidence TO prove
that he had not absent from the CITY, but having
NJ ON agent He also claimed that defendant was In
debed to him at the time The Judge sald that IL the
defendant carried the cigars without the consent
OF the plaintiff even though the person In charge con-
be 0oods could only taken in mitigation OF damages
and In he reported that the plaintiff was an sDseond
inc debtor TO his Judging the jury might award damages
for that. Verdict for the plaintiff for s545.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-17
CRIMINAL COURTS.

The Narragansett Steamship Company has re-
Gently OF parcels from their pier at the 1907 o.
ber... Mcs Parker charged With stealing rom 'he Pe'
terday, and committed
During the examination IN the Blossom McGod-
rick seduction Gaze yesterday Of the witnesses who a gwen tun
name Of John Hughes Of No 2 Avenue b. admitted that
had brbed him that he had been emlna intimate va. lam
ed that the witness ra name "A' 'oD"
Mason and he committed to answer tie charge Of perjury
In the case of the United States agt Alfred A. bel
Lnap ince conpng 10 impede justice during me whsy
~ lisa nOlL proseq entered yesterday in the Unte nus
emit Cont Bel lying the Of death IN iofesn
convinced that be could not Dc eone
even be should live to reach this city,
I'm the Court of Special Sessions, before juice
ssney yesterday Henry Dngn sent to The 70, ,e
alace who sad she bad supporter o
Ia two euh Pratt stealing silver apAln hgs I0 ~
a. Reyncu gionsye and Foryhh house =! no
Mary Campbell stealing from Edward SeSad NO. ' Ou
test, Peniteniary four months :.
At the Tombs Police Court Justice Hogan coninit
Ted John TagRart udspn YESTERDAY Tor Dfu
VIC Brdrrt Edward Wilson Of No. III MOlst Tor na'nH
deni Ohm James Flynn Of NO. -
ganue laws ahopier for stealing four dozen Pafd
m Cb,rle, Parkers store Beekmanst homs fn m
Woh,t for stealing gold watch and chain from tIe IpcA
Tboma, Nor OF 322 South Second jersey C WI
TInsve the Astor lonse James Moson o '' pi
Fraenck Harenburg TIE in front OF 1870
Lee Tor stealing from John Muller in the low den NO II