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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
PUBLIC LEDGER.
y1rNnpII PHILLIPs' LECTURE.

Wendell Phillips lectured in New York
ON the 9th inst. upon the ku-kiux bull,
before the Labor Reform League. He
nretends to believe that there is a real
state of rebellion in the South, and says
that the insurrection Of the assasslns
will require as much energy and deter
miuation to subdue it as did the insur-
rection of the slave owner. The whole
aim of this crazy fanatic seems to be to
array one section Of the country against
the other. and to excite the prejudiees
of the poor against the rich. The war
being over and the South having ae-
cepted the situation in good faith, Why
can she not be let alone, and in peace
endeavor 10 build up her shattered for
tunes? No man in the North, Butler
not excepted, has such bitter vindietive
feelings against our people as Wendell
Phillips. We are glad to believe that
the DAYS Of such men as Phillips are
being numbered. But it seems there
are few yet to be found at the North
who applaud such atrocious sentiments.
In the New York World of the 10th we
and full report of his lecture. We
have room for only n short extract and
publish this only to show our people the
deep maIignity of few men yet remain
ing in the country:
Now | want Grant to 60 down into
Georgia or South Carolina, and not ar
rest two men such as the telegraph told
ms were arrested the other day, of dis
reputable character; | want him to go
down TO arrest some ex-generai who
counts his acres by thousands, numbers
his wealth by millions, and who stands
enshrined in the loving admiration OF
half the South. want to track MIN to
his lair in this nest OF assassins, and
then arrest him at midnight, try him by
sunrise, and hang him before the sun is
an honr high applause land when
il is done Georgia and South Carolina
will learn enthusiastically that they have
a master. You never will hear OF ku-
Klux again except in the nursery le-
gends. IL is a state Of war-absolute,
perfect war-and what is wanted is the
same war power and if you have not got
il these ten States will cover under this
widespread association, and in 1872
Delaware, and Indiana, and all the !
wagering States will side with them, and
Democrats win enter the White House,
and you will have your war to fight over
again
1t does not need an army, it does not
need hundred men. You do not need
to deluge the South with blood. You
do not need five lives taken; but they |
must be lives Of the topmost line lives
that stand out like the peaks of the Alps
above society, not the grovelling rubbish
down in the valleys which men make
tools of to push forward to bear the re-
suits if harm comes. When the Presi-
dent of the United States confronts the
great rebellion Of the States, he is not to
waste his power on the miserable crea-
lures at the foot-he is to grapple with
the leaders, the head and heart and cen
ter of the whole conspiracy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND PABU-
Cab RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION.

The proposed consolidation between
the Mississippi River railroad and the
Paducah railroad is in substance about
this: The Paducah road is about sixty
three miles long and generally in good
running order, with locomotives, cars,
etc, necessary to run the same, and this
is to be consolidated with the Mississippi
River road, by combining them both in
one continuous line. The Padueah
road is to put in her road and receive
81 1850, 600 of stock in the company after
consolidation, and frst mortgage bonds
to issue upon the whole line at the rate
of ST. 900 per mile in favor oe the Pa
ducah road The Mississippi River road
is to yield up her franchises her sub
scriptions, and is also required to add
$500,000 more to its present capital
stock. When this is accomplished the
road from Troy Station to Memphis, a
distance of one hundred and two miles,
to be Immediately completed, and the
whole line from Memphis to Paducah,
one hundred and sixty-6ve miles, be
under the management Of one corpora
ton. We wish the road built, and while
these terms seem hard yet we see no
other sure prospect Of having the road
completed other than the manner above
indicated
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
European N ews'
FRANCE.

VERSAILLES, May l5.-The Govern
ment battery at Montretonti is now firing
heavily into Paris.
The VersailEst troops. who have been
in the Bots de Bonlogne for several days
past, are advancing upon the enc'en'e OF
Paris, and an immediate entry Is there
fore Imminent Six ganhoats. belonging
to the Versailles Government have ar
rived at Sevres, and viii cooperate with
the land forces in the operations against
the city,
Gsaeral Rossel is reported to have
escaped from Paris and arrived safely in
Bslgiem,
PARIs. May ls--An official declarar
ton, Published by the Commune, fixes
the destruction OF the Column Vendome
10 take place today. An ampitheater Of
immense dimensions has been erected
and six hundred tickets for reserved
seats issued. A guard of troops viii be
present to preserve order. The affair
viii be made the occasion of grand
Communist demonstration.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, May l5.-A petition signed
BY twenty-eight Catholic bishops of Aus
tria and Hungary, has been presented
to the Austrian Emperor, praying for
the intervention of the Government in
the Roman question, and that the EN-
peror and his Government lend their
aid and influence toward the establish
ment of the independence of the Papal
See and restoration of Rome to the Holy
Father. The Emperor in reply, am
nounees that the Austrian Government
positively declines to interfere in the
now existing between Italy and
Rome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
NEW YORK.
Evangelical AIIianee-RQyal Walt.
Ors-Au0ther Outrage.

Ors-Au0ther Outrage.
NEW YORK, May l5.-The Executive
Committee Of the Evangelical Alliance
has resolved to convene the general
Protestant conference, postponed last
year on account Of the war in Europe,
in the spring or fall Of 1873 in this city.
The committee appointed by the alli-
ance 10 intereede il behalf Of the reli-
gious body in Russia and Sweden will
meet in London June 9th, and in Der
lin July 4th
Don Pedro, Emperor of Brazil, ae-
oOmpanied by the Empress Theresa, is
expected TO visit this city late in Sep
TENDER with the intention of making an
extended tour through the United States.
Passenger trains commence running
over the Suspension Bridge and Niagara
Falls branch Of the Erie railway to-day
The Crispins Of this city had an i'm
posing parade to-day, and proceeded tC
Jones Woods to enjoy a picnic. The
Daily Star Office was saluted by the pro
cession on passing. Among the particl
pants were the lady delegates Of III,
Daughters Of st. Crispin, the only
national trades union of women in the
United States, which just closed its an
nual session to-day.
4 case almost similar 10 and having
almost the same tragic result as th'
Putnam-Foster case, took place las
night John Durand. Of Park Place
was closing his liquer store about nine
o'clock, when lady, frightened and ter
ribly excited, rushed up impioring hin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
Candidate for COngress-The Lin
coin Monument.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May l5.-Ex-Sen-
ator Yates is said to be prominent
candidate for Congressman at large, and
developing much strength.
The National Lincoln Monument now
being erected at White Oak Ridge Gem
etery, near this city, will be completed
by the 4th of July. The Monument
Association, of which ex-Gov. Oglesby
is president, had meeting on yesterday
and decided to celebrate the occasion
with appropriate services.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

CHICAGO, III, May l5.-Jasl Stewart,
arrested on suspicion Of killing Thomas
Baker, was hOnOrably discharged today.
Judge Booth has denied motion for a
new trial in the case OF Mrs. Walter
against the Chicago Times, for libel The
verdict Of $500 will not be collected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

THE Hon. Victoria c. Woodruff says
she makes a hundred thousand dollars a
year by her business in New York Such
an income ought to satisfy her, but she
sees that Grant is annually making two
or three times as much out of the Presi-
dency, and she will never be satisfied
until she takes his place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

NoRrHERg merchants generally bear
testimony to the probity and honor dis
played by our Southern countrymen in
cancelling obligations which were out
standing when the civil conflict burst
upon the country. We know Of one
New York house which since the return
of peace has collected debts Of this char
acter to the extent Of nearly million
dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

"SNcE he has been President" says
the New York Sun, " it has repeatedly
been said that Gen. Grant has gone be-
yond the bounds Of moderation in
whisky" And the worst Of it is nearly
every act of his administration goes TO
show that he has never returned from
beyond the bounds Of moderation in
whiaLu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

The girls in Cincinnati have associ-
ated themselves into a society having for
its object the investigation Of the ante
cedents of the wife hunters Any girl
having an "offer may apply to the So
ciety, and in less than week she will
receive history of her lover, from his
youth upward. Weddings are likely to
be scarce hereafter in Cincinnati.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

The bill enfranchising women has just
been defeated in England. Recently, in
the House of Commons, Mr.. John Bright
moved the second reading of the bill en-
franchising women, and made a speech
in support Of the bill Mr.. Gladstone
opposed it, and after some discussion
vote was taken, resulting in a majority
Of SO against the bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

THE Washington correspondent of the
Louisville Ledger says all the Senators
have not yet been furnished with copies
of the treaty negotiated by the Joint
High Commission, bpt enough have seen
it and expressed opinions upon It to make
it safe to assert that it will not be ratified
in its present form without severe fight,
and perhaps in the end close admins
tration vote.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
NOTICE.
OFrIcE OF BoARp o. EDUCATION. !
OFFICE HKRSASDo INSURANCE Co.. |
MEMPHIS, May Is, 1871.

OFFICE HRRSANDo INSURANCE Co..
MEMPHIS, May Is. 1871.
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COM
pany are hereby notified that the regular an
nuaI election for Directors of this Company
will be held at the office of the Company. No.
7 Madison street. on June 18th prox.. between
the hours of 10 I'm. and pm.
e4-s9 FIN. NELSON. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
German Peace Celebrations.

PHILADELPHIA, May lathe city is
in hlaae of bunting, and the grand
German peace parade is the feature Of
the day. The route over which the pro-
cession passed is highly decorated in
such a style of profusion as was never
before witnessed in this city. Hundreds
of thousands of people blocked the side
walks, who came from every direction
within hundred miles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
Destruetiye Fire.

MILWAUKEE, May l5.-Late last even
ing fire broke out in the car shop of
the city railroad, corner of Erie and East
Water streets, consuming twelve cars.
Loss on building and cars $4,000. The
only cars that we're saved were those
not yet returned from making trips, per
haps three or four. This fire suspends
the street cars for the present and will
seriously eitbarrass the company, as
all the cars had. been fitted up and
changed so as to run without conductors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

WHILE the English Lords are putting
hard questions to Gladstone about the
provisions of the Alabama claim treaty,
our Senators in Washington are worried
over its premature publication in the
New York Tribune, and have appointed
a committee Of investigation. Il seems
that no English paper. not even the
Times, has had the enterprise to have
the treaty telegraphed from New York.
Even Gladstone knows less about il
than a Wall street shoe-black, and is
content to wait til the end Of next week
for the official text
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

UP 10 the present date but two apph-
cations have been received at the Office
OF the Comptroller Of the Currency for
organizing national gold banks, in ae-
cordance with he act providing for their
establishment, and the notes issued for
this purpose thus far have not yet
reached a half million dollars. The
hanks are established in Boston and San
Francisco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
fire and Accident.

CINCINNATI, May ia fire at 1890
last evening, on 0ehler street, destroyed
Jno. Rothon's stair building shop; also,
the furniture and vanishing shop of F.
& S. Berkemeyer. Loss about $4,000.
Capt. Godfrey of the Fire Depart
ment, was struck on the head by a por-
ton of the burning roof, cutting and
bruising him seriously.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

to save and protect her from man who
pursued her The rutilan came up and
demanded the lady Of Durand, seying
he knew the lady, and without waiting
for any reply immediately struck him a
frightful blow with IA concealed instru-
ment, Telling him to the ground. The
screams of the lady brought Durands
brother to the spot, who Immediately
gave chase. He was soon Joined by the
police and the prisoner was captured
after a long chase. He proves to belong
to gang OF roughs who assemble night
ly in the vicinity Of Park Place, and who
have been frequently complained of as
insulting and annoying ladies. The
lady states that he followed and alarmed
her with threats and insults. Mr.. Du-
rand is in a critical condition, but may
,aonvAr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
The Mace and Coburn Humbug.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May 10. = Dick
Hollywood, referee in the Mace-Coburn
humbug, publishes card this morning
TO the effect that the championship
claims between these two men must be
settled in a square stand-up fight, and
that he will not be intimidated by either
party; also that he win stand by his
decision that the next meeting must be
had in Kansas City, on June I'd.
Judge Newcomb, ofthe Superior Court,
has decided that National Bank stock is
liable for township and school taxes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

The travel to Europe is greater this
year than last The application at the
State Department in Washington aver
ages q hundred q day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

Funeral OF Ex-Governor Greiner.
COLUMBUS, o., May l5.-The funeral
of Ex-Governor John Greiner takes place
here to-day. A large number of Odd
Fellows are arriving on the trains to be
present
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
DIVIDEND.
Notice of Dividend.

L HAVE THIS DAY DECLARED A DIVI-
| dend q Eve per ccntum on all debts owing
by j. J. Heinrich. lately doing business under
the style Of y. II. Heinrich 4 Bro. at the date
OF his assignment for the benefit Of creditors.
which will be paid on presentation OF properly
r. ACkERMAN.
Assignee Of J. J. Heinrich.
6f-65l No. Howard Row. Memphis, Tenn.
Appeal copy lNIce.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA .. r. a A..
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-15

The British members of the High
Commission will sail for England on the
oath inst. After signing the treaty
Lord Tenterden and Prof Bernard left
Washington to visit New York, Boston,
and other places. The American Com
missioners will remain at Washington
during the session of the Senate, to
make any explanations necessary. Mr..
Schenck will sail for London on the oath
inst
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23
Recovery of Sight After Twenty
one Years of Blindness.


The following is statement of Mr.. Ho-
mer Bell, of Sharon, Walworth County,
Wis.
Twenty one years ago he had severe
attack of fever his eyes became swollen
and very painful His left eye burst to-
tally destroying the eyeball. After his
recovery from the fever, the sight of the
right eye was found so much impaired
that he could only distinguish large OBJ
jects as they passed between him and the
light. His sight remained in this condi-
ton for twenty-one years, which had been
treated by the most eminent physicians in
the East and Northwest, without receiving
any benefit. He had given up all hopes of
ever recovering his sight. About three
months ago his attention being called to
the eminent success that DR.. Houghman,
of that city, was meeting with. he was in
duced to make one more effort to obtain
relief. Last January he was brought to
the Eye and Ear Clinic Of this city, where
he submitted to three operations with ia
vorable results, followed by two months
treatment He returned home with his
sight so far restored as to enable him to
perform any work on the farm, while his
sight is slowly, still surely improving.
This operation is pronounced one of the
most skillful ever performed in the State.
-MLWaukee SontjneJ.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23

sGn We acknowledge very pleasant
call from Mr.. Joseph Hobbins, special
agent for the Yonkers' and n Y. Fire In
surance Co., and Mr.. Geo. A. Hanaford,
State Agent for the Home Insurance Co.,
of Milwaukee, The former gentlemen is a
son of the well-known DR.. Hobbins oil
Madison, for whom we entertain strong
feelings of friendship, the result of form
err and peculiar acquaintance, formed many
years ago.
Mr.. Hobbins reports Madison doing well
and improving very fast many new ant
large buildings and business blocks hay
been erected the last year.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23

~ While in the village of Highland
the other day, business called us into DR..
Davids Drug store. On entering, the
most prominent feature is Soda fountain
which the Doctor has lately added to the
attractions of his store. We would say to
the people living in Highland, or else
where. that the drug store is the proper
place to quench thirst. He has also a
large stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Oil and Dye-stuf, Glass Putty &c.
IF the people are in need of any Of the
above articles, they will find it to their ad-
vantage to call on the Dr., for everything
is of the best quality and as cheap as the
cheapest. The DR.. is determined not to
be undersold by any Drug store in the
county. ......- 4lw2
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23
PEATTETILLE.

| Ed. CHRoNICLE:-I doubt not your
worthy readers have heard bctimes of this
goodly town Of Platteville, but perhaps a
| few words at this season may not be all
unpalatable dose if administered through
the medium of your pages.
Platteville is town thoroughly alive
to business and Improvement. Many new
residences are being put up. And if some
means could be devised to increase the
width of the streets in proportion to their
| length, one serious defect of the town
| would he removed. Certainly, real estate
must have been rapidly increasing in value
when the worthy official drew the plan of
Plattevile, making narrow streets and
small lots, the boundaries of one intruding
within the limits already assigned to the
adjoining lot The arrangement of any
town is open to criticism when the breadth
of the main street is such that the driver
of farm wagon prefers to make. the cir
| cult of square rather than attempt a
shorter method of reversing his chariot.
One of Platteville's best features is the
Circulating Library. This association now
owns between eight and nine hundred vol
umes, and are making frequent additions
The books are selected with care, and con-
sist of the standard works of history, BIZ
ography, poetry and fiction.
The main object here, which is of inter-
est to the people at large, is Platteville
Normal School, The Faculty consists OF
E. A. Charlton, President; D. McGregor,
Professor of Mathematics D. G. Purman,
Professor of Languages Geo. Beck, Pro-
lessor of Natural Sciences; Eva M. Mills,
Perceptress A. Hutton, Principal OF
Academic Department Mrs. E. A. Ora
ham, Principal of Model School. This in.
stitution has now been established five
wears, and ali honor to the good work it
has done. The principal object of the
school is 70 educate persons for the voca
ton of teachers in the public schools o.
our State. AS was said but few days
since by His Excellency, Gov. Fairchild
Wisconsin stands side by side with many
: an eastern State, in educational interests
tt is fact from which our people may
we'll be proud, and let the good work g
on. The Normal Department consists Q
about seventy pupils the attendance being
much smaller than that of previous terms
!, Of the year. The senior class numoef
twelve, eight ladies and four gentlemen
We learned recently that the ladies' na'
gained both of the class honors, notWitn
standing the popular belief in the superior
r ty of the sterner sex. E
e The Board of Regents of Normal Schools
e held business meeting here last week
It Mr.. Albee, of Raciue, was elected to tax
Y charge of the Oshkosh Normal Sehoo
S that is to be opened this fall. P. r. L.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23

NW~ Our sanctum this week is graced by
one of the most beautiful bouquets we
have ever seen. The flowers are grouped
together with exquisite taste, and their
delicate tints blend together most charm
ingly, but the browning beauty of the bou-
quet, is its roses. Blush roses, moss ro-
ses, the pure white rose, that emblem OF
innocence, and many others. The bou.
quet contains other flowers of every hue
and variety, and was presented to US by
Mrs. Col. Stephens, for which kindness
she will please accept our sincere thanks.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23

headed out and looks remarkable thick and
ealthy; oats never looked better corn is
regular, thick and promising; the potato
bug has about given up the contest, and
as consequence the potatoes look well !;
the hay crop is very heavy, and the farm
ers have commenced haying; the hop crop
also looks well, the vines nearly reaching
the top of the poles. After a pleasant and
fast drive, and after partaking of the boun
ties of a well spread table, we returned to
Dodgevlle feeling much improved, both in
tellectually and physically.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23
n~ The came of cricket is being reuir

ag The game of cricket is, being reviv
ed in this part of the country. A match
game took place between Union Club, O
the town of Arena, and Albion Club, o
the town of Albion, Dane Co, on the 23C
ult. Below we give the names Of the play
ers and result of the game:
UNION CLUB-Wm. Bartlett, Geo. Booth
Fl. Coldwell, J. Bennett, VIM. Coldwell
T. Coldwell VIM. Boardman, John Booth
Geo. Sutcliffe, D. Lucy, Chas. Trener
First innings 81, second innings rs: total
1877.
ALBION CLUB-J. Whitell, G. Vickers,
j. Vickers, Jas. Whitell, H. Slagg, H. De.
gaulter, j. Marsden, j. Slagg, w. Vickers,
W. Goldthorp, 7. Abbott. First innings
80, second innings 81 ; total l40.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-23

pa The sportsmen Of our village have
decided to celebrate the coming Fourth OF
July. The sports will consist of horse
racing, rag,muffin exercises, &C., to con-
clude with ball in the evening. Invita-.
tons have been sent out, and it is conf
IDENTIFY expected there will be many sports
men present We understand that John
Ross, of Mineral Point, is going to match
his last horse, Canada, against Prairie Lilly,
owned by Matt. O'Neill. This alone will
cause much excitement, as Prairie Lilly is
remarkable hard to beat.