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WASHINGTON.
RemovnI of Land Commissioners
Wilson Startling DfsclOsures- =
The President i'm the Mfre- The
Lincoln statue.

Removal of Land Commissioner
Wilson - Startling Disclosures -
THE President i'm the Mfre - The
Lincoln statue.
WAsHIYGToy, January l2.-James s.
Wilson has been removed from his posi-
ton as Commissioner of the Land Office.
Whether he is to carry out his threat to
take refuge under the wings of the ten
ure-of-ofiee act remains to be seem but
the removal having been made, 1t is now
proper TO call attention TO some facts
which have caused more comment here
today than even the San Domingo de-
bate in Congress. 1t will be remembered
that in the Presidents letter to Secretary
Cox in which he forbid the signing Of a
patent for the Panache grounds rancho
to the New Idria company, pending the
investigation by Congress, he said he
had grown suspicious of Mr.. Wilson.
When the letter was published, it was
suggested 10 the President that the ex-
preston might be omitted, but he de-
elined TO mutilate the letter, and IT was
printed Just as written. Wilson cireu-
lated a r1mor that the Presidents sus-
picions we're the result Of Wilson's omis-
sion Of some qualifying words in a
patent TO the father-in-law Of the
President for some land In Missouri.
The testimony given before the House
Judiciary Committee yesterday by Mr..
Stoddard, formerly private secretary to
President Lincoln for signing land
patents, and Judge Granger, who has been
recorder in the land Office for seventeen
years. makes some startling disclosures
which promise TO reveal some precious
schemes Of villainy, in which Secretary
Cox was used as an unconscious tool
and which, but for the Presidents action
in stopping theprOceedings when he did
might have long been successfully con
eealed. The facts were briefly given las
night, and are shortly 70 be reported u
full 70 the House. The Substance Of tn
testimony is that Stoddard signed
patent for the land in question in 1861
and Granger cancelled the record Of tn
signature under imperative orders from
Wilson, and that other documents sub
stantiating the signature have been ah
stracted from the land Office hence IN
Presidents growing suspicious Of WI
son. 49,
The subject Of cruelty to animals
likely TO receive an applications in ne'
direction. A bin is reported from tn
House Committee on Agrieulture, pro
hibiting cruelty 10 animals while a
transit through the United States b,
railroad. The bill viii probably pas
tomorrow morning.
The Vice President put before u
Senate a communication from the sec
Rotary Of the Interior, stating that Var
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BOmbardment OF Paris Prose
cuted with Great Activity.
rhe Coming Conference.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, January II. - Dispatches
from Versailles state that the lombard
ment of Paris continues to be prosecuted
with great activity. Shells are continu-
ally falling within the city, although
their effect cannot be ascertained. The
magnificent dome of the Hotel des lnva-
lids has been shattered to fragments by
Prussian bombs, which crushed through,
carrying havoc and destruction to the
interior of the building.
1t is stated in official diplomatic cir
cles that difficulty has arisen with ref
erence to the matter sc the Eastern
question proposed to be discussed at the
coming conference. The new obstacle
is believed to originate with Russia, who
now announces her intention of desiring
the united assurance of the assembled
powers in order to secure her complete
freedom Of entry into the Euxine, 1t is,
however, deemed highly probable that
Russia will withdraw this demand, and
that it viii never be proposed as a mat
ter of discussion for the coming con-
gress
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE BAYoNEr SCHEME.

CORRESPONDENT writing from wash
;nyton under recent date, says that
1.-The condition of the South has been
pnder consideration by the President
and a number of Senators during the re-
cess. and that it is not unlikely mes
sage will be sent to Congress on the sub
ieet" The President, it is added, is
disposed to use the military wherever he
has the power to do 50" If there IS
anything in the condition of the South
more than there is in the condition oil
the North to justify an interference on
the part of the Government, it is not
perceptible to any eyes except those that
are as green as a frog pond in August,
and as malicious as those of baffied
tyrant. As the Cincinnati Enquirer re-
marks, the whole scheme is this: Grant
knows, as sure as the election of 1877 Is
held. that he will be beaten for re-elec
ton, unless he can by military violence
seize upon and carry some of the South
ern States. The South, aided by New
York and New Jersey and the Paclhc
coast will beat him, and hence despe
rate move must be made. We have ex
pected this game to be played, and
are not therefore, surprised at the CIV
ings out above quoted. 1t is pretty early
to operate for 1872, out Grant is not as
certain that the next Congress will be as
easy to manage as this, or as disposed to
adopt all the bad and reckless measures
that may be suggested, to maintain BY
brute force an Administration that the
people desire to terminate. Hence we
may look, before the 4th of March, for a
great increase Of military tyranny in the
South.
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DISTRESSING.

Several Loyal League barn-burning
negroes are now being tried for arson at
Raleigh, N. C. These negroes were led
by negro preacher, and declare that
they acted under orders from Raleigh
The Sentinel says More than a hum
dred members of the leagues, in good
standing, have recently fed the State, or
have been put in Jail, and several more
must do the one or submit to the other.
Radical officers Of the law, backed by a
sufficient moral and physical force, are
still pursuing the midnight incendiaries.
The leaguers have disclosed the names
of negroes in Harnett who, year ago,
did so much mischief by burning barns
and other property in that community.
1t would be an act of cruelty to com
ment on the state Of morals into which
the Loyal Leagues have fallen. The tear
we shed erystalizes and falls from our
eye and bounces over the floor like a
boy s'toy.
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Prof. FowIer,s Lectures.

Prof o. S. Fowler's three free lee
lures in Greenlaw's 5, Opera House, Sat
urday evening, January 18th, at 1880
on Life, Health and Self Culture"
Sabbath evening, on " Mans moral ma
ture as proving the Divine existence, at
tributes and Immortality" etc, and
Monday, at 2:3O, to ladies on Female
health, maternity" etc.
Monday evening, on Love, selection
courtship and married life. Seats,
fifty cents.
chronological Constitution and ad
vice as to your own and children :
health, best business, improvement
marriage" every day and evening, tc
10 pm. at the Qverton Hotel, till satur
day, 2lst, only. Last visit. Now OF
nqVpr
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ouR RULERS

In the. House, Tuesday, this little cpl
sode occurred in the debate on the San
Domingo resolution;
Mr.. Garfield proposed that fifteen min
utes further time be allowed for discus
SIGN to listen TO gentleman who cracks
his whip objecting to debate. Excite
ment
Mr. Butler-Listen to a man whose
back smarts? Laughter.
Mr.. Morgan-Is the House under the
dominion Of whip-crackersf
We point to this passage as proof that
Congress is wide awake, and that the
country may repose when its vast con
Germs are in the hands of men who
crack whips over each others backs and
seourge them forth to measures. Butlei
tells Garfield that his back smarts. But
ler's whip was laid there. Why did no
Garfield vindicaie his back by defendinI
it9 What ehevaIers our Radical Con
gressmen arel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

Mr.. GREELEY, upon his election as
Chairman of the Republican General
Committee of New York, said: While
asserting the right of every Republican
to his untrammeled choice of candi-
date for next President until nomina-
ton is made, venture to suggest that
General Grant viii be far better qualified
for that momentous trust in 1872 than he
was in 1863" 1t is impossible to imagine
more damaging compliment. Grant
had no qualifications in 1868, and will
SC arcely have more in 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

SENATOR MORRILL,, of Vermont, pro-
poses to raise the revenue in a novel
way. He proposes to pass law levy
ing tax of one dollar upon every ap-
pHcation for an office worth $1,000 a
year, and fifty cents extra where the
salary exceeds that sum. If such law
should be passed and carried out, the
Radical party would be, individually
and collectively, bankrupt in less than
six months.
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IYrELL1aENcE from Washington is to
the effect that the repeal at the present
session Of the law requiring the assem-
bling and organization of the new Con-
gress on the 4th- of March may be re-
rarded as settled. The feeling among
members is so general in favor of the
law, as safeguard against contingent
cies, that probably no effort will be made
to repeal it. The Judiciary Committee
will certainly not report in favor of the
bill, and it will probably be allowed to
rest without action. The Forty-seeond
Congress will, therefore, be organized
on the 4th of March.
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OSR curiosity of the census is that it
exhibits the fact that the increase of pop
ulation in the last decade has been largely
in the towns. As for instance, in Ohio
il is shown that the increase in popula-
ton Of the rural districts for ten years
was only 70, 900, while in the cities and
towns it was 24s,O 900. The same fact is
noticeable in New England and else
where
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nc Rss had completed her commits
sion for the Lincoln statute to the en-
tire satisfaction Of all concerned, and
recommending the payment of $4,000
still due to her by the Government.
The fair for the French wounded, fol
which great preparations have been max
ing, opens this evening in Masonic Hall
A grand display is expected.
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BOSTON,.
short supply OF water.

BosroN, January l2.-This city is
placed upon a short allowance Of water
to-day, Lake Cochituete being four feet
lower than last year at this period, and
the consumption having greatly in
creased The manufacturing establish
ments will be shut up next Wednesday
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ILLINOIS.
First Through Train.

OTTAWA, January l2.-Yesterday af-
ternoon the first through train from Chi
cago to St. Rector, via Aurora, on the
Fox River division of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy road, passed through
this city. 1t was special, and on board
were number of the officers Of the road,
who are inspecting it. The time table
and freight and tariff rates are not an
nounced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

The message of Gov. Geary, Of Penn
sylyania, taking strong ground against
the employment Of baYonets for the Pur-
pose of carrying elections, has cost the
bayonet party not a little uneasiness.
The head of the party gets new thorn
stuck into his pillow every day or two by
his friends More thorns, gentlemen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

The pure Butler, the unstained states
man Of Lowell, is grieved that Senator
Sumner should receive from The Demo
cratic Legislature Of Indiana a message
that it had instructed its Congressmen
to vote against the San Domingo job.
The whole country will wonder and de-
plore the contamination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

GENERAL WAsHBuRNE, who once did
some Generating on small scale in this
city, and who is now member of Con-
gress from Wisconsin, drew yesterday
from Mr.. Garfield in debate a statement
that the value Of commerce on the Ohio
river in 1870 was $75O,OOO,OOO, while the
whole foreign commerce Of the country
was only $sOO,OOO,OOO. Mr.. Washburne
wanted ss4l 900 appropriated to the inn
provement Of the Des Moines rapids
This thing Of singing out particular
works for the favor Of the Government
has always worked injustice, and we are
glad to see the opposition it is meeting
with "
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The Press and Herald thinks it does
not matter if the palaces Of France are
destroyed, since she is to be a republic,
and will have no use for them. We lean
somewhat toward that conclusion, but
are not certain that a structure inhab-
tied by an Emperor is too good or too
fine for a republican to live in. g. sl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

How men and things do changeg One
Of Ben Buffers letters august rs, 1861
has beer unearthed, in which he says
that Grants election wall be misfor-
tune, because it will put in man with
out head or heart, Indifferent to human
suffering, and impotent 10 govern"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

One Of the German clothing dealers in
Belfast Maine, recently sold man a
pair Of boots. A few days afterward the
man returned with them, and said he
went out into the barnyard TO work
where il was a little wet, and the soles
came of. Mine Got, mine friend you
didn't ought TO walk round NIT dem
Dey ish cavalry boots, made 70 ride
rnfffn 1880 ...H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

THE highest praise Radical paper
reserves for the Craftsmanship Of the
President is, that he hasrendered >nepo-
tism ridiculous. All his relations, from
his venerable father and father-in-law
down to the last trace of kindred blood,
at once swarmed around the spoils q
Office like ravenous birds around car
cass. These relations have attempted
TO run both the Government and the
President, and they have very nearly
run him out of the public esteem. Elk
Secretary Cox, in an article in the Quar-
terly Review, alludes to the corruption
that flows from bringing the whole fam
ily into Office when Presidents elected,
and insists that to thoroughly reform the
civil service it is necessary to sweep
down al nepotism and party motives in
making appointments to Office
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

TALES of the Ku-Klux" is capital
title for a stirring romance. Grant has
perceived it, and now has an edition
ready for the printer. 1t will be submit
ted to Congress for its criticism. This
is downright robbery of Forney. He is
entitled to the copyright But Grant is
absorbing everything.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

IT is one of the notable events of our
day that an American Republican Ad'
ADMINISTRATION has no word Of sympathy
for the struggles of the Cubans to throw
of Spanish rule, and no sympathy for
France IN her death struggle to drive
tack her enemies and to establish repub-
lean institutions.
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THE South of Paris is covered with
dense smoke, and the Prussian lines are
tightening and contracting around the
doomed city. Events are Fastening the
end of this monstrous war.
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w believe that no less than eight men
are claiming to be Senators Of Georgia
But Georgia has not gotin yet, and prob
ably she will not get in until she shall
swap, under duress, her principles fol
peace. STAND and deliyeri" as the
highwayman said to theunarmed traveller
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PROPOSALS.
PosToFFIoB, !
MKNPHIs. TENE., January II. ISL.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, January III, lsIl.
CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE TRANS
- portation Of the mails between this Office
and the steamboat landing, three times
week, will be received al this office until the
All bids thus received win be forwarded,
unopened, TO Contract Office Of Postofice De-
No contract is required TO be executed, bat
persons bidding must be honest and capable,
and NOT less than sixteen years old.
All persons engaged In the mail service are
required to take the oath prescribed by acts
Of Congress of July 2, 1852, and March 3, 1858,
and commonly called the test oath, /"
All bids must be sealed and indorsed Bids
for transporting mail between postOifice and
gfeamboat landing"
BY order Of Postmaster General.
I14-12 j. DELOACH. P. NJ.
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THE Nashville Banner wishes to know
what has got into the editor of the Mobile
Register. The truth is, that great deal
Of sense got into him several years since,
and has remained there to this day.
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ST. LOUIS.

The Ice blockade Raised-Naviga-
tion Opened.
ST. LOUIS, Januaryl2.-T heice block
ade was raised last night, the ice moving
ont during the night, and leaving the
river clear. Very little damage was
done to the steamers by the ice. Boats
will resume business Immediately to
Cairo and New Orleans. If the present
good weather continues the river will be
open to Dubuque within aweek.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

WE have heard of courts organized to
convict We shall soon hear that Grant
has organized the San Domingo Com
mission to make a favorable report as a
basis for annexation.
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REMOVAL.
IL H MO VA L

U,HR OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI VAL
II ley Insurance Company has this day been
German National Bank. until completion ofits
apartments In Porter A RObins0n's building.
on Madison street. between Main and Second.
JOHN r. SfEBBINs. Vice Pres
December so. $50. luo-iO
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SheriR's Sale.
BOOK RINpERY.
BOOK BINDERY.
Franklin Book Bindery,
AND -
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
sc. TOOF, Proprietor.

DLANK BOOKS, PAPER RULING. AND
ID binding Of every description. executed IN
a very superior manner. and warranted 70
give entire satisfaction.
sB- Ny Blank Book paper embraces the first
mills in America; my stock consists OF the
finest In the entire market, and prices 70 COM
pete with any house In Memphis. Parties viii
find i to their interest 70 give me call before
ordering elsewhere. list
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

IT Is said that in New England water
is becoming alarmingly scarce. Wells
are drying up everywhere; factories are
stopping for want of.power; streams are
shrunk to the very lowest water mark
and general apprehension prevails
that the worst is not yet come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

A RESOLUTION has passed our State
Senate, and will probably pass the
House, authorizing the government to
employ counsel to defend the officials
who have been indicted under the Four
teenth Amendment. III N4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

A dispute having long existed among
the learned as to the meaning Of the
statement Jezebel tired " her head;
We venture to submit that il is to be IN.
derstood that her hair was done up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

- TnE Cincinnati Commercial thiaail::ss
Hendricks, of Indiana, is the coming
man for 1872, and that, if he fails,
Judge Thurman, of Ohio, viii come to
the front. The Rome Georgia. Courier
has pretty strong article in favor of
Judge THURMAN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

0REILLE GRANT. brother to the Presi-
dent, has put his foot in it by writing a
letter. Letters are very dangerous
things, and weak people should indulge
in the luxury Of them most economi-
cally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

The Tennessee Legislature is after
Chancellor Smith of the first district.
There has been for some time pretty
hard talk about him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

SExhroR YArEs, Of Illinois, is said re
Gently to have actually mentioned tbs
name Of the Deity. The circumstance il
duly reported in thepspers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

Natural but Reprehensible Wish.--A
little girl was heard to wish, the other
day, that she was boy, so she could
swear when she dropped her books IN
the mud.
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Nancy comes in once more for her
share Of the va. Bourbaki is said to be
marching in that direction.
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NOTICES.
N o TIC

DARTIEs HOLDING CLAIMS AGAINST
il the undersigned will hand them in 10
Lawyer Black, at ESQ. Miller's Office.
1i2-ll7 JAMES SCHOOLES.
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-Four thousand servant girls are out Of
employment in Chicago.
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L. o. b. B.

TTHE MEMBERS OF THIS ORDER WILL
Il attend n special meeting at their Lodge
room Thursday evening. January y, ~
O'Clock, on business Of importance.
SAM. HIRSH 10. DOERNBERC.
SEYMOUR L. LEE. NJ, ULMAN. MS
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TRIBUTE TO THE LADIES.

The Birthday of Robert Burns.
Duncan Maclean, the generous owner
of the Bay Horse who is ever in the
front rank when generous deed has to
be accomplished, presented a magnif-
cent two hundred dollar cake to the st.
Andrews Society, few days since.
The cake will be cut On Burns Day.
January 25th, and presented to the
ladies who will be present at the celebra-
ton. The correspondence tells the
tale:
MEMPHIS. TENN, January 8, ISL.
Col. G. w. Alexander, Chairman Executive
Committee. ST. Andrews Society, for
Burns Days"
SIR-I am the happy possessor of that
elegant cake, presented to the Masonic
Fair by the R. P. Walt beg you will
accept it from me, and cut it for the
ladies at your coming celebration on
Burns Day"
am, respectfully, your obedient SER
vapt, DUNCAN MACLEAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-12

Norwich, Connecticut, claims a three
pound-aRd-a-hsIf oyster.
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MEMPHIS, TENN. January 9. Is

MEMPHIS, TENN, January 3, IsII.
Duncan MacIean, ESQ.,:
SIR-I have received your elegant
present, and to tDdr noble, generous
self, on behalf of st. Andrews Society,
/ say thank you.
Praying that time may deal kindly
with a body encasing so generous a
heart,
am, respectfully, your obedient ser
want, G.. w. ALEXANDER,
Chairman Executive Committee
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
speeiaIs 20 the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA s. P.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
NJ PER,1UE, PROPRIETOR.
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue.
OLof JJHEssoN. Florist and Landscape Gar
aeher, late Of Royal Gardens, Stockholm.

B9- Greenhouse and hardy plants. cut how
ers, bouquets. hsral decorations for balls, par
ties. weddings and funerals. Lawns, gardens
and cemetery lots laid out in the most artistic
style. 7s-tin
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-17
HUMAN FLESH

ever known. 1t gives universal satisfaction, and
we can testify TO It's efficacy from our own expe.
rience.
Extract OF letter from Bethel Farley, dated
NARROW, N. H.. August ], 1855:
Your medicine gives satisfaction TO all VINO
have used 1t, and takes the lead OF any article OF
the Liniment kind In use In this vicinity.
wheeling, Va. says under date Of July q, 1865:
That they Can safely recommend the GARGL!NG
OIL for more diseases than 1t Is recommended for.
Extract OF letter from hon. Nathan Lindsey,
rouDty Judge Of Shelby County, Iowa, dated Har-
Ian, April l3, 1857:
It is decidedly preferred to any other Liniment
sold In this section.
Extract OF letter from Thomas Sturterant,
dated Hillsooro', Ill. May i3, 1857:
Your GARGl ING OIL is spoken Of by those who
have used 1t as nrst.rate article, aud should
Ike to have you send me some more Of 1t to sell.