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Fun stzed ReneIIinn.

Peru, at latest advices, had all the ma
terial necessary for a full sized revolu
ton. The President was arranging to
set aside the recent election, and is lord
ing it generally with rather high hand
for the executive of a republic. His
attempt to set the election aside will be
enough, of course. to produce all ;he
G9mmotion any one could desire in a
country so used to shakings, POLITICAL
and physical as Peru Is.
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Partieular attcntion giren /
ROOFING, GUTTERING
And ReDairimg.

Country Produce taken in exchange for
any article in our line.
The highest price, in cash or goods, paid
for Hides.
De3s~ Everything sold as cheap as the
cheapest.
jan IA "
S. N White has 25, 900 feet seasoned
lumber for sale.
S. n. White has 5000 cypress shin
giles for sale.
S. n. White keeps a well selected stock
of boots and shoes for sale.
S. n. White keeps hats and caps for
sale
S. n. White keeps good stock of
saddlery
S. n. White buys hides.
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READJUsrING THE TARIFF.

In readjusting the tariff, | suggest
that a careful estimate be made of the
amount of surplus revenue collected
under the present laws after providing
the current expenses of the Government,
the interest account and q sinking fund,
and that this as a surplus be reduced in
such a manner as to afford the greatest
relief to the greatest number. There are
many articles not produced at home, such
as medicine and compounded essences
from which very little revenue is derived
but which enter into general use. All
such articles I recommend be placed on
the free list. Should further reduction
prove advisable, | would then recon
mend that il be made on those articles
which can without disturbing home pro
duction or reducing the wages of Ameri-
can labor | have not entered into 6g
ures, because to do so would be to repeat
all that laid before you in the report of
the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The present laws for collecting the
revenue pay the collectors Of customs
small salaries, but provide for shares in
all seizures, which, at the principal ports
of entry, particularly raise the salaries
of these officials to large sums. 1t has
always seemed to me as if this system
must at times work perniciously. 1t
holds out an inducement to dishonest
men, should such get possession of these
offices, TO be lax in their scrutiny of goods
entered to enable them finally to make
large seizures. Your attention is Is
pecially called to this subject. *
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l recommend that all taxes from inter
nal sources be abolished, except those
on spirituous, vinous and malt liquors,
and tobacco IN its various forms from
stamps
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
what He Knows About Foreign
and Home Relations.
TarEE.The Eau Rlux Lasv-The
south, SC. Sc

To the Senate and House Of Representatives.;
In addressing my third annual mes
sage to the law making branch OF the
Government il is gratifying TO be able to
state that, during the past year success
has generally attended the efforts to exc,
cute all laws found upon the statute
books The policy has been, not to IN
qure into the wisdom of the laws al
ready enacted but to learn their special
interest aud enforce them accordingly.
x x x x x
The relations of the United States
with foreign powers continue to be friend
ly. The year has been an eventful one
in witnessing two great nations, speaking
one language aud having one lineage,
settling, by peaceful arbitration, disputes
of long standing, and liable at any time
to bring those nations into bloody and
hostile conflicts.
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A r d FIR 5 Fl O p
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Tie policy pursued towards the In
diaas has resulted favorably SO far as.
can be Judged from the limited time
duriug which it has been in operation
through the exertions of the various
societies of christians, to whom has been
entrusted the execution of the policy,
and the Board of Commissioners author
lied by the law Of April 10th, 1869
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Residence for Sale.

W. POWELL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
FRANCE.

!. PANS, June 2s.-The popular feeling
against Prussians is very strong here
and the citizens make no efforts to con
ceal it, but denounce them openly and
with much bitterness. Numerous sharI
caryololus, rejecting in severe andd
stringent terms upon the Prussians,
their leaders, and the German govern
ment, have appeared in many o.
the Partisan journals published, and
are bought and printed with ayidity by
the Parisians. The troops also seem to
share the same feeling, and display their
hatred of the Prussians on every occa-
sion. Evidently strong undercurrent
of popular determination is at work.
vERsArLIEs, June 23.-The prospects
of the Imperialist candidates for success
in the forthcoming election are unfavo-
rable, The present indications are that
the election will result in favor of the
Government by the choice Of ninety
three members to the Assembly out OF
one hundred and thirteen. Vi
=.
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9 WASHINGTON.
New Mail Route-The Committee on
Southern Outrages.

View Mail Koute-The Committee ON
Southern Outrages.
WAsHISGToY, June PA contract
for carrying the mails from this city to
the West was closed at the Postoiliee
Department to day with the Pittsburg
and Connellsville Railroad Company,
This is new route, which will be for
mally opened on Monday next as a
branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road and with the Point of Rocks road,
with considerable reduction in the time
between Washington and the West.
It's now regarded as certain that evil
dence concerning Ku-Klux will be
sought in the South after the hot weather
is over. The testimony already taken
seems to have determined that the origi-
nal plan Of the committee shall be car
ried out.
Mr.. Adams, formerly of Massachu-
sets, and now Of Mississippi, testified
to-day to the good order prevailing IN
that State.
Mr.. Siebels, Of South Carolina, was
before the committee, and showed-up
the government of that State, which he
made out TO be very bad.
Judge Reaves Of Alabama, and Mr..
Suber of South Carolina, will be exam
ined tomorrow.
Judge Busted is also here to appear
before the committee.
General Forrest arrived last night, and
Mosby errived to-day. Both will be ex-
amined.
1t is probable that plan of using the
military more effectually toprevent out
RACES viii be arranged at some time not
very far distant, though the details may
not be made public till the plan is car
ried into execution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
UNCERTAINTIES.

1t is long before the next election fol
President will occur, and it is probably
fortunate that the politicians have sug
gested issues at this early period. Won
derfully swift is the succession of events
in these times Of telegraphs, steam YES
sells and newspapers. Questions we
might suppose win rule the canvass
will be discussed to death before the
time for real work begins. And it is to
be hoped that to some extent, they wiil
be. Who can tell what is to take place
fifteen months from this timer Issues
now unthought of may arise and put
those that now divide people and parties
into the background. Of course there
are few fundamental ideas that renot
to be overlooked in any possible contin-
gency. These stand out as land marks
and enforce the attention Of men. But
such questions as the new departure,
and the Ku-Klux may be overshadowed
by others springing as if by enchantment
from new circumstances and unlocked
for combinations. There is no telling
what the unresting minds of men and
the genius of ambition may invent. 1t
is not impossible that we may have war,
or famine, or an inundation of branches,
creeks. rivers and women's rights. The
heather Chinee may enter into the next
national contest, as he has already en-
tered, queue and all, into the local
contest in California. Mrs. Woodruff
may take the stump, and carry herself
into the Presidency by storm. Who
knows what may take placer The
strongest has no assurance that his
strength is enduring, and the weak does
not know that he will not, by some shift
in the breeze of fortune, mount to the
nights of power. Without any intention
to agonize an amiable public, or plunge
the national heart into woe, we suggest
that drouth and cut-worms may destroy
the tobacco crop, and cut off the
Presidents supply of cigars, and
thus remove him from the Presi-
Dental race course next year. So,
you see, there is no use in butting
ourselves to death against issues that
may not be issues many months. What
is said and written to-day will not be re-
membered next year. Certainly we can
settle nothing now-do nothing, except
marshal the States and organize the
people for the final struggle. That is an
important work, and it should be done
noiselessly and cautiously, for the more
racket we of the South make the worse
it is for us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

Radical press ofthe Northis guilty OF this
practice. 1t says: They carefully print
the details Of every insignificant quarrel
in the Southern States, under startling
head lines, as : Ku-Klux outrages and a..
carefully exclude all newsthat looks Ike
peace and order. or even ridlcuie IT,
The Philadelphia Age says: THE man
ner in which they treat the letters and
speeches of Mr.. Greeley is a fair illus
tration of this idea. What he says in
reference to the Ku-Klux organization is
reported in the Radical press with the
usual embellishments. But his picture
of the csrpet-baggers, and the facts
bearing favorably upon the condition OF
the South, are totally ignored" This is
the policy they expect to win by u 1t
shall succeed, it win afford remarkable
example of the triumph of falsehood
over truth, and of wrong over right.
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WELL DONE.

The Toledo Blade (Radical) remarks'
Is Solomon, in his old age, hob-nobbing
with idolatry, and forming alliances with
the enemies of Israel, was not more hu'
inflated than IS Salmon P. Chase in the
company he now seeks to keep.
The Ohio Statesman thus comes back;
This all comes of the Chief Justice
not accompanying Grant to Long
Branch, avoiding cock fights, and not
going his bottom dollar on the bob
tailed ally" The Chief Justice, even
in failing health, attends TO his duties
with fidelity and courage. The Presi-
dent shirks his, and -oonsorts with sport
ing men and jockeys at the most prohti-
gate resort in the Union. Who sets the
example to "the youth of America =
Chase or Grant,
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Common Council.

Property formerly owned by the city,
but now claimed by private citizens, was
ordered to be taxed at the usual rates.
A resolution disehargiug the present
Elevator Committee, and creating a new
committee. with powers TO consummate
an agreement with parties to build ele-
vators, but said committee to report
their action in the premises TO the COun.
ell, was on motion laid on the table.
1t was resolved TO grade the bluffs be
tween Union and Washington streets,
the City Engineer to advertise for bids,
and the work 10 be completed by Novem-
Der /, 1871.
The Council adjourned over to the
next regular meeting. naE
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ENGLAND.

LoSDoS, June 23.-It is stated that
Mr.. Gladstone will shortly submit pro-
posal for. the consideration of Parlia-
ment for granting q provision to his royal
highness Prince Arthur. Mr.. Gladstone
will at the same time propose that
Prince Arthur take up his residence in
Ireland, as there is large majority in
Parliament who advocate the adoption
of a conciliatory policy by the govern
ment towards its Irish subjects, and
view itas o favorable indication.
A free trade league has been estab-
hshed 10 this city,. l
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BOARD OF RELIEF
The Grand Baby Show {!
FOUR ELEGANT PRIZES.

To the finest baby under six months old will
be awarded a handsome CARRIAGE, by
Wheeler, Pickens 4 Co., House Furnishing
Goods, No. $50 Main street.
To the finest baby. between six and twelve
months of age. will be awarded fine EN-
BROIDERED ROBE. by d. c. &H. NJ Loew-
enstine. Southern Palace. 1872 Main street.
To the finest baby, between one and two
years of age, will be awarded splendid EN-
BROIDERED SUIT, by G, o. Valentine.
Agent Grover * Baker Sewing Machine Conn
pany. 9ls Main street. .tl
To the finest Pair of Twins, under two years
of age, will be awarded pair of SILVER
G0BLETS. by w. C. Byrd. jeweler. 275 Main
street, ,2gtE 30oA-
The Prizes are now on exhibition at the
stores of the respective donors.
The Awarding Committee will be composed
of three ladies and three gentlemen. who are
parents. and who will not be permitted to
allow their Oh ,ldren to contest.
Parents presenting children for contest will
be required to pay 81 for each.
The Prizes will be awarded at O. clock p. M.
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rHE CnrrnN nL0ssoM.

A cotton blossom was brought to the
city yesterday. There is not much in a
cotton blossom taken by itself and d.
vested Of the ideas it suggests. 1t is
white and red, and not very beautiful or
fragrant. II does not find its way into
a lady's hair as an ornament. 1t is not
very popular with the bee or humming-
bird, as it contains little honey. 1t is
very short-lived. A few days wither it,
and the ambitious young pod stirs for
room beneath. 1t is pleasant to see the
fields covered with the cotton bios
SONS. But their lack Of fragrance
and beauty is compensated by the ideas
they suggest They are the avant cour-
iers OF staple that has wound its threads
into the body of commerce, and whose
fbres, gathered in the South, go all
over the world for utility and ornament.
II has built cities, enriched nations,
and made nabobs Of men. Like gold
it is good everywhere. Take it from
England, and her pomp and power
would fall. Take it from the North
and that arrogant, intolerant see
ton would wither and waste
All honor to the cotton blossom, coming
forth in its modesty to assure us that
nature has not forgotten the great con
Germs of man, of whose fabrics, con
structed in the very wantonness Of hiI
prosperity, cotton is the corner stone
Let il be praised, for it is flower that
means more than all the fragrant, dash
ing blossoms of the gardens. Let it be
praised, for it is a promise of prosperity,
as the rainbow is a promise Of peace,
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MEMPHISi
Friday Evening, June az, 1871.

PARTIES spending the summer months
from the city should leave their address
at our counting-room for the DAILY OF
WEEKLY LEDGER, which WILDE promptly
mailed to them during their absence.
The WEEKLY LEDGER contains all the
important city news of the week, under
the respective dates. For three months
DAILY, 50; WEEKLY, 10 cents.
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vILLAINous TACTICS.

With Radical politicians of the North
defamation has been elevated to a PROBES
sion. They make business Of defam-
inc the South, and live by It. What
would be thought Of a man who made
money BY defaming his neighbor, who
;v,ored all his good qualities and exag
asraied those that were not goodl He
,-orld be scorned by every honest man
- met and be treated as villain. The
R.d;cal New York Post cOnfesses thatthe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

Governor ALcoRS, of Mississippi, has
been amusing himself recently by cut
ting of the heads of certain Radicals.
He has just deposed Mayor Weber, oil
Vicksburg, and made DR.. c. A. Foster
his successor. He has also appointed
as Public Printers Robert j. Alcorn and
II. T. Fisher, as successors to Kimball,
Raymond 4 Co, the latter gentlemen
having retired at the invitation Of the
Govarnor .ss....a1aaar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

THE Banner thinks there is combi-
nation between parties in Memphis and
Nashville to run up the price'of Bank
of Tennessee money. It says; AS
there will be practically no demand for
Tennessee money to pay taxes for, per
haps, six months, we have not been able
to come to any other conclusion than
that the present price of the notes is
not the result Of demand, but most
probably of a ring" - a.
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NEW YORK.
statue of Washington IrVing-Tht
Arctic Expedition.

Arctic Expedition.
NEW YORK, June 23.-The bronze
statue of Washington Irving, presented
by Hon. Demas Barnes, will be unveiled
in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, this even
ing with interesting ceremonies, Mr..
Barnes will make the presentation
speech, and Henry Ward Beecher viii
deliveg the GRAFTON.
| 1t is expected that the Polarise will
leave her dock at the Brooklyn navy
yard on Tuesday next, en- route for the
Arctic regions. By Monday next all the
necessary alterations viii be completed,
and the vessel thrown open to visitors.
In the evening Capt. Hall and officers
will be rendered public reception at the
rooms Of the Geographical Society, in
Cooper Institute.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
MUNICIPAL.
Heard OF Aldermen.

This body met yesterday. in called
meeting. The invitation from Col Sam
Tate to pass excursionists free over the
Memphis and Little Rock road on the 4th
Of July was accepted, and a committee
appointed to confer with the Council
committee.
The resolution as to grading the bluffs
was adopted, and committee appointed
to confer with the Council committee.
The Board adjourned. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

ONE of the newspapers asks; If ex
Congressman Bowen gets two years il
the penitentiary for having two wives
how many years should Brigham Young
get2 He must be within the jurisdic
ton of the laws of the United States, as
one Of his sons, by one of his wives, is
now receiving an education at the ex
pense of the people at West Point
Equal and exact justice is an excellenl
sentiment. p -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

AT the anniversary supper Of the
OgIethorpe Light Infantry ofSavannah,
the following toast was offered: Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston-The Chevalier
Bayard of the Confederate army-the
General who, when he could not win,
knew how to save"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

Go to 9Ol Main street for floral designs
Of any description; bridal wreaths, bou-
queis, etc, on the shortest notice. The
latest papers and magazines Of every
description. Cigars, tobacco aud best
soda water with shaved ice. lO2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
Action for False imprisonment

ST.. PAUL, MINI, June 23,-The case
Of Charles L. Woods against s. C. Nor
rill, General Superintendent Milwaukee
and st. Paul railroad, is now on trial in
the United States Circuit Court. This
is an action for false imprisonment;
damages, $4,000. Woods was arrested
about two years ago, charged with EN-
bezzling 5000 in funds Of the railroad.
Woods claims TO have dropped the
money accidentally into the river while
going from the city to West Paul
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

The Meridian Miss. } Gazette of Tues
day says; Trains are running regu-
larry on the Alabama and Chattanooga
railroad, between Meridian and Alfalfa.
Before the close of the present week, it
is thought, they will go through to Chat
tanooga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

The omnibuses and street cars will run out
TO the picnic from Court Square for ten cents
each way, and the Omnibuses will take parties
cents each way.
The Memphis and Charleston railroad will
run special trains from their depot to the pic
mic grounds, and return, every half hour
from IL m. until midnight. Fare ten cents
each way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
from Texas surrenders
HIMSELF

CHICAGO, June 23.-A man calling
himself c. G. Jacobs surrendered him
self to the police yesterday, stating that
he was the murderer Of one Weathersby
in Texas some time in May last. The
quarrel between him and Weathersby
originated about Mexican woman, for
whom they both had an attachment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
Raby Carriages.

Furniture cars will convey baby carriages
free of charge from the west gate of Court
Square to the picnic grounds from two until
four D m, thus enabling the babies and their
nurses TO go out to the grounds and return in
the street cars or omnibuses.
The babies are expected TO be on the picnic
grounds at four o'clock sharp.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

Two manufacturing establishments in
Nashville have failed. One turned out
agricultural implements and the other
furniture. The Banner says these fail
ures have produced a monetary strin-
o,aucv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

WEST PoIST is tolhave another negro
cadet. His name is John NJ. Gee. He
is nominated by Turner, the negro Con-
gresham from the Selma (Alabama) dis
trict. Niger everywhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

THE Boston Post says: Whitelaw
Reid is perplexed to reconcile Greeley's
speeches with the Tribune editorials.
So are the readers of both"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
Insurance Company Closed out.

CINCINNATI, June pat a meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Miami Val
ley Insurance Company, this forenoon,
it was decided to close that company
out Their risks are to be reinsured in
other responsible companies. The
stockholders realized one hundred per
cent. on the dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
PICNIC.
Grand Masonic Picnic
JAMES PARK
SATURDAY, JUNE "A, 1871.


The Masonic Procession .il
Will move at nine o'clock. The line Of march
will be from the north side of Court Square
down Main street to Boal, where the Lodges
will take the street cars for the picnic grounds.
r. c. WILLIAMSON. Chief Marshal.
RIP. DUNCAN, Assistant Marshal.
]. M. PETTIGREW, Asst Marshal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

CHASE complimented Vallandigham
on his new departure. He is now in
utilization with the Democrats. His
minds eye is on the Presidency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

BLACK-KEITIi-0 tho 22d inst. at the
residence of Mrs, M. J. Craig, Oakland, by
Hattie u. Keith. They leave to-day for the
lakes. t
Sunshine. tempered with the breeze Of the
inland seas, fall upon them; and affection.
linking two genial natures. be their life guide
and direction through life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

Our Mississippi exchanges inform us
that the carpet-baggers are leaving the
State. Horace Greeley has settled their
hash.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

80 Greenhouse and hardy plants; cut Cow
srs, bouquets. deral decorations for Balls, par
ties weddings and funerals. Lawns gardens
and csmetery lots laid outi n the most artistic
style. WIN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23

THE World says Grants unpopularity
is growing. 1t is difficult to perceive
how it can grow much now without burst
Wing open.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-06-23
ELECTION.
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N o II i @ Il.

OFFICE PLANTKRs' Insurance. CoMP'Y,
MENPHIs, TExS., June 2. 1871. J
IHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Planters Insurance
Company will be held at the olfce Of the
company at ten am. on Monday. the Sd Of
July next. The election Of Directors for the
ensuing year will be held between the hours
Of ten a m and three pm.
q-l7 WA. GOODMAN. Secretary.