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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
10000 PRISONERS TAKEN
Prussia Will Only Treat for
Peace ON the Surren-
der of Paris.
Large Prussian Force Preparing
to Attack Cambria.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, January l6.-The CORE
spondent of the London Times at Yer
sailles telegraphs that further dipatches
have been received in that city from
Prince Frederick Charles, stating that
the army Of Chausey had been broken
up and disorganized, and is now retreat
ing in three directions. Up to the
present time 10000 prisoners in all have
been captured. No further seizures of
rolling stock have been made.
The Times correspondent also adds
that considerable fighting was done in
the streets Of Lemans. During the re-
cent hattie around that city, the streets
and lanes were in many places strewn
with dead, in long, CHASTITY lines, evil
IDENTIFY the work of the mitralleuse. The
victory was most decisive one for
the Prussians, as it was a crushing de-
feat to the French, and was doubtless
achieved by the well-timed and active
concentration Of the various Prussian
corps on the town of Lemans
In replying to the representations re-
Gently made by neutral powers for the
conclusion of treaty and the establish
ment of peace between Prussia and
France, the Prussian Government au-
thoritatively states that Prussia will
only treat for peace ON the surrender of
Paris, and at the formal request of the
French Government alone, and none
other.
A dispatch received in this city states
that a large Prassian force has appeared
before Cambria, in the Department of
DuNord, on the river Scheldt, and an
attack on the town is considered immi-
nent. NHH
A telegram from Brussels announces
that large Belgian force is coneentrat
ing near that city for the purpose of
protecting the neutrality of Belgium.
This act has been rendered necessary on
the part of the Government of Belgium
in consequence Of the intention which
report attributes to the Prussian Govern
ment of driving the French troops, COM
manded byGeneral Faidherbe, across the
boundary into the territory of Belgium.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
THE STATE FINANCES.

The finances of the State of Tennes-
see are not in hopeful condition. The
Union and American says; The abso-
lutte necessity for prompt action upon
the revenue laws by our General Assem-
bly, is daily becoming more and more
apparent. Exclusive of bonds and the
interest due, and which viii fall due in
July next there is heavy outstanding
Indebtedness which must be paid or the
wheels of government will be practically
locked. There are 81 100000 of the old
issue of the Bank of Tennessee still I'M
paid, which by the decision ofthe Supreme
Court Of the United States, the State is
compelled to receive in payment of all
dues TO it. This the Treasurer is not
permitted to pay out again, Hence,
that money, being below par, will have
to be absorbed by taxation before any
considerable amount Of currency can
reasonably be expected to be collected
from taxation. Without currency the
executive, judicial and legislative ex-
penses of the State cannot be paid; the
insane, the blind and the deaf and dumb
asylums cannot be maintained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
THy CoMKTssIoF.

The San Domingo Commission is com
posed of Ben. Wade, of Ohio, Professor
Andrew White, of Cornell University,
and DR.. Samuel G. Howe, of Boston.
Allan G. Burton, of Kentucky, goes as
Secretary to the Commission. Wade is
a prominent Ohio politician, has high
position as Radical leader, and is re-
garded as the most accomplished swearer,
except Horace Greeley, in the United
States. He is a sturdy old fellow, and
is, no doubt, an honest man. Howe is a
notorious philanthropist, a fine Spanish
scholar, an ultra AbOlitionist, and a
friend and admirer of John Brown. OF
White little is said. Wade is the only
member Of the Commission that Grant
has ever met. A short life on the ocean
wave, and then report, and then great
battle in Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
Amusements.

The DAVENPORT BRoTHERs. The won.
derful Davenports will give their initial
performance this evening at the Mem
phis Theater. Their wonderful exhibit
tons have astonished the scientific world.
Spiritual manifestations have for many
years attracted public attention, and the
seances of the Davenports have puzzled
the scientific world for many years.
Their exhibition tonight will be largely
attended, and will be worthy ofpatronage.
VARIETIES. = Manager Schooles will
present an attractive programme tonight
at the Washington street theater. In
addition to his large troupe, he has Sc
cured the services of the well known
Wheeler combination troupe, consisting
of Ben Wheeler, Miss De Courcy and
Master Bonnie The great contortionist,
Gibbonoise, and the Arabian tumblor,
Hash Hamo, will appear tonight. Miss
Emma Clifton, the operate singer, will
sing several of her sweetest operate
gems. Stage Manager German, veteran
in the business, places everything on the
stage in the best possible manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
THE oUTRAGEs.

Grant in his recent message, speaks
of the outrages in North Carolina. The
mind that is not informed Of the extent
to which partisan hate has hurried the
ruling party, would conclude that the re-
ference was to the outrages perpetrated
by Holden and his ruffians on the de-
fenseIess people of that State. Some OF
the best citizens were hung up by the
neck to extort confessions from them.
Some were imprisoned and denied the
habeas corpus. Men we're abused in
many ways, and there was terror every
where. tits difficult to imagine a more
atrocious crime against society than
that committed by Holden. Is that the
outrage Grant alludes to? No. He
does not view it as such. He endorses
it, because he permitted it. 1t is ex-
actly to his taste Suppose a rebel
Governor had done the precise things
that Holden did. What then2 The
Federal drums would all have fallen to
beating. and there would have been
a rush of troops to the scene of
the outrage. As It is, the out
rage in North Carolina, evidenced by
tons of reports and affidavits, relates to
the political status. 1t is Democratic.
Some few negroes were kept from voting
by some imaginary danger. Thepeople,
long wronged, have repossessed power,
and are intent on bringing Holden and
his rufiians to justice This is all. The
attempt at impeachment is regarded at
Washington as a monstrous exhibition
of disloyalty. The Holden government
was not setup by the reconstructionists,
and they do not think that rebels should
overthrow it. And so the North Carolina
condition is sought to be overhauled by
Congress, with a view to stave her vote
off from the next Presidential election.
Fortunately for the country this very
business defeats itself. The present ses-
sion of Congress is too short for the
work, and the next Congress will hardly
take it up. Punishment for Grants
"outrages must be deferred
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The San Domingo Commission De-
parts TO-day-Passnge of the Five
per cent. Funding withdrawing
of the Lincoln statue.
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE San
Domingo commissioners, accompanied
by representatives Of several leading
newspapers throughout the country, left
here Saturday night, and expect to sail
to-day in the steamship Tennessee from
New York. The fortunate selections
which the President has made for the
commission seems to have put an end to
the general discussion Of the subject
ever since the meeting Of Congress, and
representatives of all parties express
themselves willing to be guided largely
in their future action by the report which
the commissioners shall make. II the
Tennessee sails to-day, as expected
news msy be expected from the com
mission over the Cuban cable by the
2sth instant At the urgent request Of
the commissioners, Prot Blake has been
appointed geologist and mineralogist Of
the commission. fr
The passage ofthe Eve per cent. Fund
ing bill without debate shows how small
faith is placed in its practieability. The
only importance Of the measure is that
il win prevent the introduction and agi-
tation Of other funding schemes. II the
European war ends soon, it is thought
one hundred millions Of the new loan
can be placed in London during the
coming summer. The law has therefore
a prospective value. and viii enable the
Secretary Of the Treasury 10 take advan-
tage Of any opportunity during the Con
gressionL recess to diminish the interest
on the public debt f1aa
/. Although the Womans' Suffrage Con-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
NEW YORK.
German Relief subscrlp.ions.

NEW YORK, January l6.-During the
past week 81, 942 q we're received.at the
North German General Consulate for
the aid of the victimsin Germany of the
Franco-P russian war, making with pre-
yious subscriptions total of 1907 ,975 50.
The contributions of last week include
$500 from the German Aid Society in
Cincinnati; 1852 from the Germans of
Belleville, Illinois, their third subscrip-
tom; and $1,000 from the Germans Of
LAG range, Missouri, mu.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

DISCUSSING the difference between
oaths and simple afhrmations, the Phila-
delphia Ledger concludes an article in
the following words, which should be
needed and acted on by young and old
alike: when the principles of integrity
and veracity reign in the hearts Of our
people, when our children are educated
to regard all afirmations as sacred, all
deceit as guilty, then artificial means of
securing truthfulness viii be dropped as
useless, and every mans word will be
literally aud everywhere as good as his
oath"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

Gov. YARMOUTH, Of Louisiana, has We
toed not less than twenty-one bills, in
volving appropriations amounting TO
more than six millions. The largest
amount saved to the tax payers is three
millions per annum. Yarmouth has
been much abused, and probably de-
served 1t, but his Wholesale vetoes should
redeem him to some extent. If the ex-
ample of Yarmouth were followed at
Washington, the tax payers Of the coun-
try would have cause of thankfuness-
In that great center of speculation
and robbery the harrow of reform is
needed. 1t is there that the impulse for
plumber originates, and there it is that
it assumes form and power.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
NEW JERSEY.


End OF the Water Famine. ~
JERSEY CRY, January l5.-The end
of the water famine in this city is draw
ing TO close Yesterday the new stand
pipe was raised and placed in position,
and by tomorrow full supply Of water
win be introduced into the pipe, which
is l25 feet high and stands on a pedestal
40 feet high. 1t cost $4,000. tn
Io Destructive Fire.
NEWARK, January l6.-At lam. yes
terday Gre was discovered in Cald-
wells drug store, on Broad street. which
entirely destroyed the building. The
stock was valued at $4,000. The follow
ing persons were also losers: Messrs.
Decamp 4 Crane, $4,000; N. Gratta,
$4,000; f. S. Phail, $1,000; = Peck and
VIM. Porter-the two latter very small.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The telegraph has the following alb
stract of treaty proposed between
Prussia, Russia and France:
First-A modification of the CONNER
mercial treaty of 1860
Second-The Oriental question is to
be henceforth regarded as secondary
matter by France.
Third-That portion Of Belgium known
as French Flanders to be annexed to
France, in lieu Of Alsace and Luxem-
burg, which are to be annexed to Ger
many.
1t is supposed the latter proposition
will satisfy the demands of Prussia and
reconcile the people Of France to the
restoration of Napoleon. n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

ONE of the best mediums for advertis-
ing in the city, is the Western Methodist
Nearly seven thousand copies are pub
lished weekly, and circulated through
out Arkansas, North Mississippi, West
Tennessee and Kentucky. Those wish
ing their business character broadcast
over those sections, will send in their
advertisements. The Office is % Jeffer-
son street. fah llS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
LECTURES.
Prof. o. s. Fowler's
THREE FREE LECTURES
At Greenlaw Opera House.
LECTURES.

0ATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY IA. AT
. 1880. on Life, Health and Self Culture
Sabbath evening, at o'clock. on Mans
ence. and Attributes. Immortality, etc.
Monday. at $3.50, to Ladies, on Female
Health and Maternity.
Monday -evening-Loye. Selection. Court
ship and Married Life. Seats. so cents.
chronological examinations and advice as
10 your own and children's best BUSINESS,
Health. improvement, Marriage. etc., every
day and evening to 10 pm, at the 0verton
Hotel. till Saturday only. Last visit. Now
or never. 116-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

FIRST Circuit Court Of shelby County.

CLEKK's 0TFIcE, January l6. ISL.
Clark. Ely 4 Co.. plaintiffs.
p. NJ. a J. J. Nabors. Defts)
A FRIDAVTT FOR ATTACHMENT HAV-
~ ing been made in this case In pursuance
Of Section 3f55 Of the Code Of Tennessee that
the defendants are non-residents OF THIS state
turned b. the proper oficor levied, etc.,
on the property Of the defendant; Il Il there
fore ordered. that said defendant appear
the fir.t Circuit Court room. In the slg, q
n Nay next, and defend hiseuit. or the same
win be taken for confessed as 70 them, and ne
case Get for hearing en- partei and that copy
Of this order be published once Eeek ior toeE
FRANK TAFT. Clerk
By y. 3. BOSWELL, Deputy Clerk.
A Copy; Vance A Andersen, Atterney, ior
Plaintiff. lls-l2i-lD-lo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The Cincinnati Commercial says Of
two prominent men: Frank p Blair and
John A. Logan served together in the
army early in the war, and both were
distinguished for their personal bravery,
and for the excellence of their poker
hands and faces. They will have a good
time when they get together in the SEN
ate Chamber
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

THE Pittsburg Post says the Motley
dirty linen is now being washed, and we
hope will be SO thoroughly rinsed as to
clear it and make it fit for the blue and
starch of the Radicalwash-room. Poor
Motley was selected fSr the first mission
in Europe because Of his great fidelity to
extreme Radical measures, and turned
out for the same. Grant treats him as
"a huntsman his pack, for he knows
when he wants him he can whistle him
back"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

A. ScHErFERs, at Exchange Building,
in Memphis, has for sale between five
and six thousand imported grape plants,
which he sells at 81 80 apiece. The
color of the grapes will be red, white or
blue, and are guaranteed by him to be
the best in the world. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
BOOK BIHDERV.
Franklin Book Bindery,
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
sc. TOOF, Proprietor.

DLAHK BOOKS. PAPER RULING. AND
ID binding Of every description. executed IN
very superior manner. and warranted 70
give entire satisfaction.
: or Ny Blank Book paperembrace1 Itbe hrst
mills in America; my stock consists Of me
finest IN the entire market, and prices g com
pete with any house In Memphis. Parties VII
ind Il 10 their interest TO give ne a call before
ordering elsewhere. ll5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The New York Mercury declares that
the Pacific railroad has failed, and that
$3.50, 600, 900 has been stolen by Radicals
We do not suppose this information will
surprise any one. 1t is very small af-
fair, and besides, it was expected.
Give us something out of the ordinary
course of events-something about a
rebel winking at niger and frightening
him to death, so that his vote was lost to
the party. me
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

WASHINGTON advices state that the
Reconstruction Committee has not met
since the recess, and has taken no fur
Their action on the question of amnesty.
The conviction that nothing can be &C
complished in the direction of amnesty
this session, owing to the great diversity
of views prevailing among the Republi-
cans in Congress, has destroyed all in
terest in the bill
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
CHICAGO.
Fire-Loss A7n.OOO.

CHICAGO, January l6.-The cutlery
establishment of Liminoul & Ruble
No. $50 Ewing street, was burned Satur
day night. Loss $4,000; insurance
ss0OO-nearly one-half in Eastern com.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

Ar LAST the San Domingo Commits
sion is full. 1t is difficult to perceive why
they should 60 to that country at ALL OF
course they will make a favorable re
port, and had just as well collect a lot Of
biographies and histories and make it
out at home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

TnR Nashville Banner in allusion to
some expressions d want Of confidence
in cur Legislature, very uildg says
We have not participated ir this ex-
pressed want Of confidence, but never
theless, despite all The unfayorable
criticisms, if the Legislature should
resolve itself into business committee
at once, and call into its counsel the
best ananciel talent from the three
divisions Of the State, and determine
upon the speediest means of relief OF
the State debt and consequent burden
Of taxstion, and legislate accordingly,
and adjourn as soon thereafter as posi-
bic, IA might yet immortalize itself, The
damaged credit of the State is paralyzing
the interests of every community within
its limits"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
FUNERAL NOTICE

= y I1IN<AA@ w II ANJNI'
The friends and acquaintances OF the late
Harry @. Patterson are invited TO attend his
funeral from his late residence, No. lSi Dun
lap street, between Poplar and Hawley. Tues
day 18th instant. at pm. Services By Rev.
Mr.. Hines. Carriages at j. C. Hoist Co.'s.
go Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

THERE is dreadful destitutiOn among
the people of France. Petitions are cir
cuIating in England and in this country
for assistance. A letter written from
Bitehe may serve to illustrate the situa-
ton. The writer says:
l beseech those who are enjoying
peace and prosperity at home 10 come
to the assistance Of innocent victims Of
the war, who, for no fault Of their own,
are BY the course Of events forced to en-
dure cold, disease and privation, often
resulting in death, and who without the
assistance which our society is daily dis
tributing to upward Of fifteen hundred
souls, would inevitably perish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The Supreme Court Of California has
decided that the testimony Of Chinese is
not admissible in court. How is that
for the Fourteenth Amendment7 rg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

TEE probability that the Pope may
transfer his ecclesiastical authority to
the United States, is discussed. There
may be as much truth as speculation
in IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

THERE is hint in Radical circles that
Nallandigham is going over TO radical
ism. II there is anything in the report
10 believe, there is more to disbelieve.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

PouTIcs, It's said, make strange bed
fellows. But there are other curiosities
of politics The time was when Frank
Blair was a rampant Republican, and
Drake bitter Democrat. Missouri
affords another singularity. The St
Louis Republican is Democratic, and
the st. Louis Democrat is Republican.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

IT is the law of God that men shall
enjoy only what they edrn.--Phiiadel-
phid Press
To this the Pittsburg Post replies:
Then we call upon the Grand Jury of
the Universe 10 return indictments
against the leaders Of the Radical party
for constant and wilfully contumaeious
violation Of law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

SENATOR WTLsoN has introduced an
other amnesty bill. It is no great i'm
provement on Buffers There viii be
no amnesty at this session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

THEmost original praise ever bestowed
on an orator is perpeirated by the Gin
einuaii Commercial when II says Of
Senator Oglesby, Of Illinois that his
eloouent Iooseness is very terrible in
deed. That is yoFsh lighting about
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

81 Greenhouse and hardy plants. cut how-
rrs. bouquets. SERIAL decorations for balls. par
ties. wcddiuEl and funerals. Lawns, gardens
Eiyle. s-fin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
ATTORNEYS.
NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
N. PERDUE, PROPRIErOR,
Poplar Street near Dunlap Avenue.

O sss: ssis az: q d sSS s'ss:SsE: S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

vention adjourned on Friday last, they
left an executive committee to watch
Congress and see that its members do
their duty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16

The unwilling Of the Lincoln statue
takes place this week, and win be made
the occasion for public demonstration.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA 8. P. A..
TKLKoRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-16
WASHINGTON.

parts TO-day-PassRge of the Five
per cent. Funding withdrawing
Of the Lincoln statue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-16
GROWING GOBBLERS.
Clnr,oring for Railroad Facilities In West
chester County.

Clnr,oring for Railroad Facilities In West
chester County.
Much dissatisfaction at present exists among the
inhabitants Of that romantic section OF Westchester
county bordering on the East river and Long Island
Sound, owing to the manner in which they have
been excluded from the advantages OF railroad CON-
municatlon with New York, and which q few short
months ago seemed so repete with pro-
mise. The populous strip OF country al
luded to extends for many miles between
the New Haven Railroad ana the waters above
named, and Its residents are clamoring III vain to
be relieved from their Isolated and in many respects,
almost inaccessible condition. The Harlem River
and Portchester Railway was projected in 1886, to
run south and parallel with the New York and New
Haven road; but, through the unfortunate failure
OF some OF the promoters OF the enterprise, the
charter OF that company fell into the hands Of
the last named corporation, whose interests are
Numerically opposed to a project which would be
In direct competition with theirs The charter OF
the Portchester Railroad has lately been extended
to the year 1873, at the expiration Of winch time 1t
Is hoped that an Independent company will be
formed whose interests Will ensure the construction
OF railroad along the eastern shore OF the county.
This consummaon is earnestly looked for by large
and influential portion OF the business community of
New York.