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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
NOW CONES ROYALTY.

The little Russian Prince, called
Alexis, has arrived on the Northern
shores. We say Northern shores, be-
cause we cannot well say our shores.
And now comes the usual amount OF
toadyism, Aunkeyism, and all other isms
that have for years Disguised the civil
lied world. Respectable old fellows,
with gold-headed canes and more silk
stove-pipes than brains, and more assu-
rance than manners, will come the
Turyydrop over the little heir of the
Russian crown. Mothers, if not in Israel,
at least in fashion, will lead their
daughters forth to fascinate and cap
ture him. These daughters do not see
how their charms can be resisted. And
so they go forth, with diamonds for
small arms and smiles for artillery, to
conquer. When they flash those bril-
lants in the face of astonished royalty,
and touch those swift keys that lie con-
cealed beneath sunrise of smiles and
bushes, the enemy will cry out for
peace. Our Southern bellies will
have no part to play in this comedy.
The big bugs of the other side
Of the water do not come
South. They are left out, for we have
been so traduced, robbed and desolated
as to make an impression on the minds
of distinguished strangers that there is
nothing in the South to see except igno-
rant negroes and white barbarians.
After turning New York into lunatic
asylum, the sprout of royalty will visit
the White House to see what manner of
man the head Of the great republic is.
Then the two will embrace, for our
little ruler is royal, all but in name.
Grant will show Alexis all the
attention his uncouth manners can sug-
gest. He will feast him and caress him
ct the same instant that he is hunting
down the people of the South. Splendid
chambers for one, and every delicacy
that the market affords, but dungeons
for the others. The result of the whole
will be, as it should, that while the bellies
are overwhelming him with their charms,
and the President is stufiing him, he will
be laughing in his sleeve at them. But
the infection must be endured. 1t is the
fate of royalty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
SOMETHING NEW.

The Courier-Journal Of Saturday has
this, double loaded; "A correspondent,
whom we have reason to believe a per-
son of responsibility, writes to inform us
that society is forming in some of
the Southern States, such as Mississippi,
Arkansas and Louisiana, for the purpose
of getting rid Of those negro despera-
does who may be induced by money to
quit the country. He states that this
society is strong in numbers and in
means; that its operations are not clan
destine; that, in the absence Of a just
administration Of the laws, it is consid-
cred a necessity to the peace Of the
Southern country. 1t is claimed by the
members of the organization that their
method of Kidding their communities of
lawless characters by the quiet use of
greenbacks is substantial protest
against Ku-Klux violence. But our cor
respondent says that one Of the condi-
tons fixed to every disbursement re-
quires that the recipient shall 60 north
Of the Ohio river, and he suggests that
the increase of negro outlawry in the
Northern States the last two or three
months is directly the result Of the pro-
cess"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
WASHINGTON.

WAsHTSGToS, November ia. A.
Alpers, Deputy Collector Of Internal
Revenue at Charleston, S. C., has mys-
teriously disappeared. An examination
Of his accounts show them to be correct
His friends claim that he was a victim
of foul play.
The Senate Finance Committee will
soon conclude the revision Of the tariff
and tax laws. Prominent members OF
this committee express the belief that
taxation may be reduced $4,000, 900 to
800, 900, 900 annually without detriment
10 the public service. This conclusion
has been reached after a careful co-ope-
ration with Secretary Boutwell,, Commits
sioner Douglas and prominent internal
revenue officers; also, to distillers and
tobacco manufacturers.
Il is asserted among those intimate
With the Republican tactics in South
Carolina that a programme has been
arranged to clear the skirts Of the party
from the odium which attaches 70 the
financial svindle recently exposed. The
6rst act in this programme vas the
caucus Of the negro members Of the
Legislature, recently held. wherein they
pledged themselves to repudiaiiOn-
Recent adviees from the Apache 10.
dian reservation, Camp Grant, Arizona,
represent the indians there as greatly
excited BY the presence Of bailifs from
Tueseu, supported BY soldiers, hunting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
THE PASSION POLICY.

A Washington telegram says: The
report that the Democratic leaders are
in correspondence with regard to the
propriety of abandoning a nomination
for President, with view Of supporting
a conservative Republican candidate in
opposition to Grant, has not, on inquiry
at New York and Of members Of the
Democratic Committee in Washington,
assumed positive shape. That quite a
number Of Democrats here favor such q
course is openly admitted, while Senator
Schurz and other Republicans who are
opposed to a continuance Of the present
administration declare that the only
hope Of success is found in the pro
gramme. How such convention is. to
be called, and who is to call it, are ques-
tions, it is stated, that must be left to
the future TO decide, if there is time 10
which the Democrats Of all sections can
discuss il. ="
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CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, o., November l9.-ln
view of the large number of robberies
committed here lately, including the
robbery of the houses of one or two JUS
tees Of the peace, and the few criminals
that have been arrested, it is charged
that the detectives and thieves are in
collision, as many of the victims are
getting their property, or a portion of it,
back by paying literally for the same.
Mayor Davis has called meeting of in
vestigation for Tuesday afternoon, in
viting all those who have lost property
or been victimized in regsining it, to be
present. Some very damaging state
ments are made against the present po-
lice and detective management which
the Mayor intends to thoroughly inves-
tigate.
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NEW YORK..

New YORK, November l9.-Shortly
before midnight last night the Russian
.frigate SHETLAND, with the long-expected
Grand Duke Alexis on board, arrived
of the light ship, in the lower bay, where
she anchored for the night. The news
of her arrival was not known until early
this morning. The officers of the Syet-
land state that all are well on board,
and express much satisfaction that the
other vessels Of the feet had arrived
safely in the harbor. The SHETLAND sailed
from Madeira October 10th, and expe-
rienced strong head winds and rough
weather nearly the whole passage. She
is steam frigate, 5000 tons, mounts 100
guns and is of 36O-horse power She is
commanded by Captain Keremer. Vice
Admiral Passiuet is in chief command
Of the squadron.
The authorities at the quarantine are
much more cheerful and hopeful as to
the condition of those afflicted with
cholera, and also as to the safety of those
passengers who have been quarantined
through fear Of the disease being carried
into the city. The cases on board Of the
Franklin and those on the transfer boat
Delaware are progressing satisfactorily.
The quarantine medical authorities en-
terrain no apprehension that the disease
will extend beyond those on board the
ship.
The loss by the burning of the Epis-
copal church, on One Hundred and
Twenty-seyenth street, last night, will
reach $40, 900; insured for $l2, 900 in the
Continental and Hope companies. The
fire is supposed to have originated from
the furnace for heating the building.
The arrival of the Grand Duke at the
unseemly hour Of one o'clock this
morning was very unfortunate for the re-
porters, and the committee Of reception
and the Russian Minister knew nothing
of the arrival of the Prince until eight
o'clock this morning, when the news
created great excitement at the Claren-
don Hotel. The Russian Minister i'm
mediately hired a tug and proceeded
down the bay, and has taken up his
quarters since in Russian frigate.
The committee of reception is some
what disorganized by the suddenness of
the arrival, and il the reception takes
place tomorrow will not be so satisfac-
tory as if less hurriedly arranged. The
Prince will come up from the bay at day
light tomorrow, but will not land till
about two in the evening. The original
programme for his reception, which has
been already published, will be carried
out. The Commander in Chief Of the
National Guards has issued notice or
dering the troops previously selected for
the occasion to be ready and formed
into line at 1870 pm. tomorrow for the
reception. The Prince will, it is be-
lieved, remain only one night in this
city, and depart for Washington early
Tuesday morning.
1t is generally believed that the assets
Of the Guardian and Bowling Green
Savings Bank, which suspended last
week, will prevent any loss to depositors.
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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. COLLEGE.

Dedication Ceremonies Yesterday.
The Christian Brothers College on
Adams street was dedicated yesterday
with imposing ceremonies. A process
sion was formed in front of St. Peters
Church at 3 O. clock in the afternoon in
the following order:
Sodality Band.
Emmett Guards.
Members of Sodality of B. V. b.
Italian Society.
Hibernian Association.
Irish Literary Society
Knights of st. Patrick.
Citizens on foot.
Arriving at the college building the
procession halted, and the benediction
ceremonies were performed by Reverend
Father Byrnes, who proceeded to bless
the building and dedicate it to God and
learning.
Short addresses were delivered by
Father Byrnes, Mr.. John j. Duffy, of the
Sodality Band, and others, after which
an inspection of the building was made
by the press gang and other invited
guests.
The new college contains twenty-four
spacious rooms, besides out-buildings,
kitchen, refectory, ETC., and is now in a
condition to accommodate great num-
Der of boarding scholars and day pupils.
Brother Edward, of St. Louis, provincial
of the order, is here for few days to see
that the institution goes into effective
working order under the management of
the principal, Brother Maurelian, who
will be assisted in his labors by Brothers
Luperius, Anthony and Clement, from
Chicago. This brotherhood was insti-
tuted at Rheims, in France, about two
hundred years ago for the express pur-
pose of teaching. 1t is a lay brother
hood, and is now spread out over the
earth. They have three fourishing in
stitutions in Chicago; three also in st.
Louis, where Brother Edward resides,
who is provincial for the South and West
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through the reservation in search OF In
dams charged with murder, etc, the
grand jury of Tucsen having found bills
Of indictment against some of the chiefs
The members of the Indian Commission
here regard this as an effort to break up
that Indian reservation, as the effect
has already been to drive nearly half the
Apaches recently gathered there out to
the mountains.
The President was this evening offici-
ally notified of the safe arrival of the
Grand Duke Alexis at New York, and
telegraphed congratulations.
Grants inconsistencies are remarka-
BILE for one who has figured so briefly in
politics. In 1865, when he was General
of the army. he made tour Of inspec-
ton in the South to ascertain the condi-
ton of affairs for the sole purpose, as
he at the time stated, to learn as far as
possible the feelings and intentions of
the citizens toward the General
Government. In December of that
year he submitted report to
President Johnson wherein he set
forth that he was entirely satisfied with
the disposition of the Southern people
and was confident that they were sin
cerely in earnest in their acquiesence in
the authority of the general government
at this time. Grant went SO far in his
eulogy of the condition of affairs in the
South that Sumner felt constrained to
denounce it as a white-washing report.
Grant was not then corrupted by power
nor bidding for the Radical nomination
for the Presidency.
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FrYE-rwEKTIEs IN EUROPE.

A letter from Assistant Secretary
Richardson has been received from Lon
don, saying that $1,000, 900 of the FIVE
twenties Of 90 have come in from Euro
pean holders for redemption, and that
he expects that the total amount to be
redeemed in Europe will be presented
BY December first, when interest under
the treasury notice ceases on the same.
Treasurer Boutwell, will be ready to re-
deem all that will be presented on De-
cember first, although it is thought the
amounts will be large. The news from
the syndicate continues to be favorable,
however, for the exchange Of the new
bonds.
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FOREIGN.

RoNE, November 20.--His Holiness
the Pope has had several conferences
with his Cardinal on the subject Of his
leaving Rome. He is now decided to
quit the city if the Italian Government
passes bill interfering with the rights
Of religious bodies in Rome. The bill is
now under consideration by the Italian
Parliament. The Holy Father will
most probably seek an asylum in France
in the event of his leaving this city.
MADRID, November 2O.-New and se-
rious complications having arisen in the
spanish Cabinet; majority Of the mem
bers have rendered their resignation TO
King Amedeus. 1t is considered prob
able that the King will take immediate
steps for the formation Of a new Cabinet.
LoxDox, November pa recent ref
utation by DIR. Norman Mcleod, chap
lain 10 the Queen. of certain statements
understood TO have originated with Right
Hon. Benjamin Dlsraeli, in which It is
alleged Her Majesty had become inca
pable, both mentally and physically, Of
long exercising the functions Of govern
ment, has attracted much attention and
excited considerable discussion and com
ment from the press. Mr.. D'Israeli has
published a statement denying the ale
cation Of DR.. Mcleod with reference to
his utieranee on the occasion in question,
and maintains that the doctor did use
the expression attributed to him. that
Her Majesty the Queen had become
incapable for the duties Of her high po-
sition."
MADRID, November z5.-The motion
TO relieve from censure Senior Sorilla and
his adherenis in Parliament has been
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rejected by the Cortes, the debate being
declared inopportune. At the conclu-
sion of the debate the sessions of Cortes
were prorogued.
PARIS, November 20.-Eight of the
Communist prisoners, arrested and tried
by court-martial for being implicated in
the assassination Of Generals Thomas
and lie Comte, have been sentenced to
death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
MARKETS.

CINCINNATI, November 2O,-Markets
generally quiet; cotton quiet; middling,
l7ac. Flour held at Saturdays prices.
No sales. Grain--wheat dull; red win
ter held at 81 AZ to | IS. Corn dull.
Oats steady at 3S to 40c. Hogs shade
lower and market heavy; receipts 1860
head. Provisions quiet-mess pork held
at Sl2 624 to II 10; cut meats quiet
no sales. Whisky strong at 88c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
Attempt 90 Lynch Mcdonald Cheek
in Indiana.

BRooKvILLE, ND, November ia
mob broke into the Jail last night, evil
dentIy with the intention of lynching
Mcdonald Cheek, who murdered his
father-in-law a year ago and who had
been granted new trial Cheek knock
ed the first man down that entered his
cell, and snatching a revolver from him
fought like a demon and wounded sew
eral. In the meantime the jailor es-
capped, and ringing the FIRE bells, alarmed
the town. A large number Of citizens
coming to his assistance, the mob has
tily dispersed, taking the injured with
them. Several Of the mob we're recog-
nized and will probably be arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

TIE New York Sun says Of the
bill now pending in the New York Leg
islature, providing that all civil cases
shall be decided by The Judge without
the Intervention Of jary, unless the
parties or one Of them. demand : jsry
trial By fling an application with the
CLERK Of the court before the first day Of
the term al which the action is brought
I'VE don't believe in this neg system,
bus remain OF the opinion often ex-
pressed by the late James 7. Brady.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

Laurence Sterne, in his " Sentimental
Journey Through France" disposes of
his hypercritical reviewers in the follow
ing witty and satirical manner: As we
passed up the valley we saw number
Of iackasses browsing on the hill; how
they viewed and reviewed us
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

THE New York Sun says that the move
meht for political reform is steadily gain
ing strength throughout the country, and
that the reign of swindlers, forgers,
bribe-receiyers, presenttakers and pub
lie plunderers of all descriptions is near
its end.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

BE used to say that the jury formed the
most just tribunal ever instituted, and
that no body of Judges could be relied
on to do justice as well as a jury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20
RRCEIVER's SALE OF LAND.
On THURSDAY. December Z, 1871,
FORTUNE TELLER.

MAD AME ANNE.
THR FORTUNE TELLER. CAN BE CON-
IL suited AZ
Iss HaIn webster RIoshl. ID noor.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

THE strongest point in favor of Grants
reelection is the point of the bayonet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

ANNOUNCEMENT,
FOR Wharfmaster.

We are authorised 70 announce Mr.. J. N.
MCKNIGHT a. q candidate for Nharfmaster
a. the ensuing election. ~
We are authorized 70 announce TOBIAS
WOLFE a. a candidate for Wharimaster At
the ensuing Municipal electiOn-January
1k12
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

The Columbia Is. CO. Phoenix states
that Hon. Reverdy johnson, of Balti-
more, and Hon. Henry Stanbury Of
Ohio, formerly attorney general of the
United States, have been engaged to de-
fend the men to be tried under the ku-
Klux act of Congress at the approaching
session of the U. S. Court to be held in
Columbia. The object is to see that JUS
tice may be secured for the prisoners in
arrest, and that the constitutionality OF
the Ku-Klux proceedings may be called
into question, and to see whether the
President is clothed with the power to
deny to the humblest individual in that
State the great writ of personal liberty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-20

A WASHINGTON dispatch to the Gin
cinnati Commercial of Thursday says;
Senator Schurz arrived here this morn
ing, to look after his residence for the
winter. He will return to New York to-
morrow. In regard to the statement in
the New York Herald of to-day, that
General Butler, Speaker Blaine, Senator
Conkling and himself had held secret
consultation at the Fifth Avenue Hotel,
the Senator says he did not even see Mr..
Conkling in New York; that his consulta-
ton with General Butler consisted OF
half dozen words, having reference to
the storm of yesterday, and that no con-
sultation was held by himself with any
one on any public subject il that city.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.


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ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION,
To be drawn Monday, Jan. l, '7s.
100000 VALUABLE GIFTS
2 GRAND CAPITAL PRIZES
$4,000 In American Gold.
$4,000 American silver.

1--WE PRIZES OF $1,000; TEN PRIZES
n Of 65OO-each In 0reenbacks. One span
OF match horses, with family carriage end
silver-mOunted harness. worth sl500i ave
horses aud buggies. with silysr-mOunied har-
ness worth $50 each I've hne-tOned rose
wood pianos. worth $500 each; twenty-hye
family sewing machines. worth $500 each ;
20 cold and silver lever hunting watches un
an worth from so 70 $50 each.
Ladies' gold leontine and Gents gold vest
chains, solid and double-plated silver table
and teaspoons. photograph albums. jeWelry'
etc. etc.
whole number GIFTS. 20. 0oOs Tickets
limited 20 100000.
Agents wanted 70 sell tickets TO whom lib
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g six tickets. $40; twelve tickets. 80; tWen-
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Circulars containing q full lisi Of prizes. q
description Of the mauner Of drawing and
other Information In reference 70 the Diftri-
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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-31
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the Schools of the Independent District
of Upton will be opened, for the term
of nine (O months, commencing on the
l,h Of September, A. D. 1871.
All persons residing outside of the
School District making application to
send to the School, will be required to
pay the tuition fee in advance, quar-
terly, to the Treasurer of the Board,
and take his receipt, which must be
presented to the Superintendent of the
Schools before entering.
Proposals will be received for Jantor
Of the South School Housc-making
fires and sweeping out all the depart.
mcnts, &c, by the month.
Proposals will also be received by
the undersigned, on or before Monday
evening, the 18th inst, for saving and
splitting wood and putting same in the
wood house-so much per cord.
On Monday evening, the 2Sth inst, a
meeting of the Board will be held at
the Office Of Piatt & Carr.
BY order of the Directors.
HENRY REIGART, Sec'y.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-31

FINE WoRK.-On exhibition at the
Fair are some specimens of cabinet work
that certainly deserve mention. We
refer to the soda fountain counter, pre-
scription case and counting desk de-
signed and manufactured by Ben Null,
at Muscatine, Iowa, for the new store
room of the City Drug Store folks.
These articles are all finished in wal
nut moulding over white pedestals and
bases, so rs to be uniform with the 9TH
err furnishings OF the room, and are de-
cidedly handsome, both in design and
execution. Mr.. Null finishes the en-
tire interior of the room referred to, and
will make it the finest furnished and
finished sales room in Cedar county.
He makes all his designs himself, fit
ting everything, both as to style and fin.
ish, for the place it is to occupy.
This is his business, and in it he has
won a reputation which brings him
work from larger cities than Muscatine
both up and down the river; and we
predict that after this exhibition of his
skill, he will have frequent calls from
Upton, as che puts on railroad style.