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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
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From Appleton's Journal

From Appleton JOurnal.I
Wordsworth favorite poet was Mil
ton, as Southeys was Spenser, and |
suppose that these poets to q certain de-
gree served as models to them. It's Gu
rious to observe how Milton genius tri-
umphed over political prejudices in a
mind so strongly imbued with them as
that Of Wordsworth His generation for
Milton was so great that, if he used
a particular word in a particular sense,
he would quote his authority to justify
himself when his wife or daughter OBJ
jected to its employment in his own
poems. The fact Of Milton preferring Eu-
ripides to the other Greek tragedians,
served TO raise that dramatist in his opin-
ion. Perhaps he was almost as much
attached to Milton as he was to his own
lakes and mountains, in which he could
never see a fault. With respect to the
latter, doubt whether he thought they
we're equalled by any scenery in the
world, and whether he would not have
given them the preference even to Swift
erland. In comparing them TO Killarney,
he admitted that there was one view
there-I think it was the view between
the upper and lower lake-yhich was
superior to any in Cumberland or West
moreland; but, as a whole, he thought
Killarney inferior to the English lakes.
Wordsworth was never, as far as |
know, addicted to field sports or other
manly exercises; doubt whether he
was ever on a horse in his life. For
/ recollect that Hartley Coleridge, in
criticising one Of his poems" Lucy,
/ think-said that a certain verse, in
which the poet described himself as
riding, was spoiled for him Oh. c.,
because the idea of Mr.. Wordsworth on
horseback was utterly incongruous. The
only feat / remember his performing in
the way of sport was endeavoring to
catch what he thought to be a trout, by
tickling it, but which, when he hauled it
on shore, to his horror, proved to be a
toad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
Wooden soIes.

Few will deny that a sole of water
proofed wood under the foot would be
more conducive TO health and comfort
than the ordinary one of leather, soaked
whenever moist ground is stepped upon,
and indirectly provocative Of colds in
the head and other ailments Of a more
serious character. In many other coun-
tries wooden shoes are very commonly
used, not so much for the reason above
indicated, perhaps, as for the cheapness;
but here their uncouth appearance and
somewhat excessive weight have caused
them to be thoroughly ignored. There
are, however, some exceptions TO this.
We notice a floating item in cur ex-
changes TO the effect that a German in
Iowa has started a mandatory OF
wooden shoes, which he sells-retail
price-for thirty-6ve to forty cents per
pair
Several patents on wooden soles for
shoes have been granted in this country
within the past few years, but none Of
them seem TO have met with any consid-
cradle degree Of favor. The chief objec-
ton seems to lie in their almost unavoid-
able stiffness, which prevents them from
yielding to the motion Of the foot in
walking. Yet this is not greater than IS
the case with the thick soies Of the boots
worn by substantial farmers in blowing,
teaming, etc, in wet and snowy weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
PEACE.

II may be regarded as tolei2Sly GER
tain that Prussia and France have con
cluded peace, and that the war is
ended. The German army VIII soon
take up its line of march for home and
France will be left to establish order and
reconstruct her government. Theirs is
the foremost man in the Provisional
Government and is the best man for the
occasion in all France. He is expe-
rienced, wise, bold and honest. But ms
term of Office will be brief. The Gov
eminent of which he is the head is only
provisional in its character and nnsnited
to the genius of France. 1t could have
been born only Of revolution or war.
When the Germans get home then VIII
come the struggle of dynasties for a
throne on the one hand and the people
for republic on the other. As the SIT
nation now appears, the monarchists
have the majority. 1t is useless to
speculate upon an issue that will be de-
termined in very short time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
NEW YORK.
Further Intelligence from San Do
mingo-Resumpti OF work In
the Coal Mines.

Further Intelligence from San Do
mingO-ResumptiO OF WORK In
the Coal Mines.
New York, February 24.-The United
States steamer Tyber, from San Domin-
go, arrived last evening. The officers
report the Commissioners and associates
and attendants in good health.s
Resumption Of work in the Peuna coal
mines is anxiously awaited here. 1t is
said that there are not more than 10000
tons Of anthracite coal in the city for
general consumption, and it is not likely
to be increased until the adjustment of
the troubles between the companies and
the operatives. The investigation oil af-
fairs, will, it is expected, be brought to
a closeto-day.
A number of witnesses were before the
Commission yesterday, including inspec-
tors, clerks, custom-house brokers and
several importers. The inquiries of the
Commission lately have been directed to
the examination of the general order
and carriage system, though the APP
praisers of the Government have re-
ceived share of attention. 1t is ascer-
tanned that the Commission has reached
a conclusion, such as will, no doubt, re-
suit in a material modification Of the
general order and carriage business, it
having been shown that the system is ia
adequate. 1t has become clear in the
course of investigation that there must
be reform. 1t is acknowledged by the
generally that they receive
heavy fees for official services for which
they are paid by the Government. This
points to growing evil which demands
attention from Congress.
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ing in reference to the death OF General
Magruder:
General John B. Magruder died on
Saturday. He had been unwell for a
week previous, but his illness was not
considered dangerous till within two
DAYS of his decease About eight
D clock Friday night he became delIrl-
Gus and his mutterings were unintelll-
gible. He lay with the hand of death
upon him until three o'clock in the
morning. At that hour a gentleman
from New York, stopping in the hotel,
was walking past Magruder room, and,
hearing a noise within, entered the apart
ment, and found Magruder in a sort OF
convulsion. A servant was Immediately
dispatched for a physician. Before
his return the proprietor assembled to
the chamber and found him breathing
heavily and in an unconscious condition.
Telling a boy to remain but not to dis
turb the patient, he descended the stairs;
On returning he found the General
without pulse. He listened for breath
ing. but there was none. He placed his
hand on his heart, but it was still for
ever. He was laid out in plain black
suit. The body having been laid in a
coffin, was followed by a string OF car
riages to the Episcopal Church, where
the usual funeral services were read by
the minister. The last conversation the
General was known to have had was on
last Friday, the day previous to his
death, with an employee of the hotel.
After sending a message to distant
relative, resident in the city, the Gene
raj said, in reply to a question:: L don t
think am long for this world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
WEST INDIES.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, February 24.-We
have st. Thomas dates to the 18th inst.
at hand. There was a rumor current that
a revolution had broken out in Hayti,
the object being to place Salamons in
the Presidential chair. Salamons is now
in Europe, but was expected at st.
Thomas at an early day. A proclama-
ton had appeared at St. Thomas calling
on all Dominicans to arm and drive
Baez from Dominica, and thus prevent
the country from being sold for mer-
chandize.
SAN DOMINGO, February 3.-The
United States Commissioners have been
here eleven days, and will probably re-
main week longer at the present rate
of doing business. 1t is not likely the
steamer Tennessee will reach home be-
fore the end of March or first of April.
Two parties left here Thursday morning
for the interior, one scientific party, to
90 across the island to Puerto Plate, by
way of the reported copper region, La
vego and Santiago. Professor Blake has
charge of this party. The other party,
which has gone to Azua, is composed of
newspaper correspondents and General
Sigel their object is to prepare way
for opening communication with Cabral,
and, if possible, see him. Cabral is said
to be in the mountains with few of his
followers, eighty miles from Aqua. Baez
sent a few troops, such as he had, with
the object of fighting Cabral. CabraPs
Goo 70 anal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
virginia and West virginia in Court

The Supreme Court has just heard an
important case between the Common
wealth of Virginia and West Virginia,
each claiming Jurisdiction over the rich
and populous counties of Jefferson and
Berkeley. The bill fled by Virginia sets
forth that the cession Of those counties
to West Virginia, in 1863, was invalid,
and claims to have them restored to vir-
ginia; denies that the people of the two
counties ever assented to the transfer,
and say that before Congress ratified the
cession subsequent Legislature OF the
State repealed the law making. the. ces-
sion. West Virginia denies that this
repeal was valid, and contends that the
two counties did express their assent
regularly to the transfer. 1t is, however,
certain that the vote was very small,
probably not one person in five voting.
Mr.. Charles J. Faulkan and Mr.. Reverdy
johnson appear for West Virginia. The
Old Dominion is represented by Andrew
Hunter and B. r. Curtis. Unusual in
terest attaches to the case. The people
have no way of expressing their choice.
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ARKANSAS.

The imbroglio at Little Rock con-
tinues, though we see by dispatches to
our morning contemporaries that the
Clayton party shows indications OF
backing down. There is dash about
Clayton that would be admired if de-
veloped in a just cause. But it only
proves that wickedness is not without
striking qualities, and outrage not with
out certain dash. That Clayton is in
the wrong is probably not questioned by
any except his particular adherents. He
refuses to vaeate the Governorship OF
the State, although Senator elect to
Congress. He refuses to indicate
whether he viii accept the position or
retain his present Office. In the event
Of his vacating it, Johnson, the Lieu
tenant Governor, would accede to
it. But Clayton does not want
johnson to succeed him. To pre-
vent him from doing so, the le-
gahty OF ms election IS called IN
question. 1t seems that If that can be
proved a President Of the Senate will
be elected, and then, upon ClaytOn's re-
signaiion he viii become Governor.
That is said to be the plot of the revolu-
4ionists. But johnson has established
by proof unrebutted that his election is
legal. This leaves Clayton without de-
tense for his course, and makes it neees-
sary for him to either abandon the Sena.
torship in Congress, OF allow johnson tC
become Governor. We have no doubr
that in the end Clayton will fail. HI
ought to fail. The people Of ArkansaI
should see to it that he do fail, and fai
disastroHsly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

TINS compliment is paid to a New
York judge by one of the papers: Judge
Barnard, Fisk's court" in New York
city, is described by correspondent as
usually dressed in velvet coat Of rich
ness, lavender-colored pantaloons, and a
large diamond pin, such as is worn by
all the fancy. II, sticking out of the top
of this brilliant gear, there appears in
form and features a sOnsuOus protuber-
ance, reminding one Of the head Of a
Suffolk pig, the resemblance to Fisk, his
master and buyer, is complete. His
favorite place of resort is Fisks Opera
House.
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Rem HILL.

Ben Hill, of Georgia, thus disposes Of
the charge that he has gone over to the
Radicals;
| never was Democrat per Sc. al
ways said so. / never expect to say
otherwise. Since the war the insults
and expressions of the Republicans have
driven me to act with the Democratic
party, and shall act with it while those
insults and expressions continue. The
charge that | am capable of acting with
a party that DISTINGUISHES me and en-
franchises my slave to govern me, is so
ridiculous that none but fools will be-
lieve it, and none but knaves will say it;
The real truth is, / am no partisan, and
have but little respect for any man who
is. The South has paid dearly enough
for this blind party worship. 1t is time
for the South to subordinate interest to
party. This is now her best platform;
and therefore it is mine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

Az exchange says: "The South Pa
cifc railroad developed extraordinary
strength in the House. 1t passed that
body by the handsome vote of ia to 20. >
The eternal haters probably expect by
voting for the measure to make a good
thing for themselves Of it. They should
be disappointed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

IT is said that the Governor Of
Georgia has appointed the Rev. James
Simms, the negro whose rescue from
slavery caused such exciting scenes in
Boston several years ago, Judge Of the
Chatham county district.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

The Cincinnati Chronicle says it is
related of Congressman Bowen that, in
Florida, formerly, he devoted his ser
vices to Faro. Not finding that remu-
nerative, che went to South Carolina
and played Merchandising himself,
indeed, as the champion and deliverer
of the oppressed Africans"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

Tbs Cleveland Plaindealer thinks
that Bowen, the marrying carpet-bag
Congressman from South Carolina, ought
to do something handsome for that juror
who stood out all night in favor of &C
quittal, against the other eleven, and
suggests that he transfer him one of his
wives
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

AN exchange states that the Register
in Bankruptcy at Atlanta, Georgia, has
decided that claim for negroes sold
prior to the war is valid, and that that
part of the Constitution of Georgia
which denies the courts of the State
jurisdiction Of contracts entered into for
negro slaves is null and void, and he
quotes this authority to sustain his posi-
ton: IF the contract when made was
valid by the Constitution and law Of the
State, no subsequent action of the State
can impair its obligation: LIST Wall, l75;
I'd Wall. 327."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

MINNESOTA has practically repudiated
its railroad bonded Indebtedness, and
proposes to consummate it fully. If
Minnesota was Democratic instead of
an intensely Radical State, what vir-
tuous howl would be set up by the Radi-
cal newspapers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

IT is said that under the present en-
forcement act eight thousand Deputy
Marshals we're appointed to superintend
the November election in the city OF
New York. Il the bill to amend this
law now before Congress shall pass, an
army of more than fifty thousand OF
these deputies will be appointed in the
Southern States, all armed and paid, to
regulate and control the elections.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

The Nashville Banner says: Of all
the appropriations in the River and Har-
Dor bill, the Tennessee river gets only
100000 As an internal improvement
question, considering its national com
mereial importance, it should have been
millions instead of thousands Where
was Horace Maynard when the bill giving
to our noble river only $4,000 passed.
Has he no influence with his brother
Radicals2 We suppose his time was too
much engrossed with reconstruction and
Southern outrages to allow him to de-
vote a little attention to the interests of
Tennessee. The interests of Tennessee
have not been represented in Congress
since 1861.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

AMosG .he incorporators of the South
Pacific railroad retained in the Senate
bill, as passed by the House, are John
C. Fremont, James L. Alcorn, George
Nancy, Marshall o. Roberts, II. McCul-
Tough, John Bell Brownlow, Sam Tate,
Michael Burns, ]. c. Stanton, j. j. Noah,
VIM. s. Rosecrans, Michael Hahn, II.
C. Yarmouth, and number of others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

IT is said that Elliott, the Representa-
tive-elect of the Columbia District South
Carolina, is an African Of unsophisti-
Gated origin. A stack Of black cats
would produce the effect Of comparative
lightness beside his intelligent face. He
was educated in England, and since the
reconstruction Of his State has been a
member Of the Legislature and Assistant
Adjutant General Of the militia. He is
reported the ablest orator Of his race in
the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

The Virginia Legislature has post
poned until March the choice Of sue
cessor to Judge Johnston. The proba-
bilities now are that he viii be reelected
to the Senate without opposition. He is
very popular among the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

VICE ADMIRAL RoBEsoN and General
Grant are both members of the church;
therefore, they are prepared for heaven.
They should have been aboard the Ten
nessee, and the Tennessee should have
followed in the wake of the City of Bos-
tom EXCHANGE.
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Tur chicago Republican thus goes f

The Chicago Republican thus goes for
an old sinner: An internal old Turk in
Mobile has just married his seventh wife,
a Mexican. He had previously been
united to German, French, English, Irish,
Dutch and American women, all OF
whom died. He expressed fixed de-
termination to go FOR heather Chinee
as soon as he gets his present partner
comfortably laid away
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

Bowen, member Of Congress from
South Carolina and disciple of Brigham
Young, at his trial for having plurality
of wives, at Washington, was saved by
negro. Eleven whites for conviction;
one niger for acquittal. One niger
xvon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

A Providence paper exclaims, with
characteristic grace, " A year ago to-day
was just such another day as yesterday
was-only more so" This reminds us
of the lady who directed the attention of
her husband to pair of twins, remark
ing, as she did so, How much those two
children do look alike, especially the one
this wav.n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24
SrR,ous apprehensions are entertained

SERIOUS apprehensions are entertained
in various quarters that the process OF
funding the national debt, which will
commence next month, will result in Sc
rious financial arrangements. This
should not necessarily be the case, but
as Mr.. Boutwell, persists in going it
blind upon all occasions, such result
need not surprise any one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

TIE Louisville Ledger says: The Out
rage Committee in Washington is not
making much progress. Indeed, it looks
as if the game would not be worth the
candle to the Radicals. One witness,
whose affidavit was used as evidence in
raising the committee, has gone back"
on the party, and now testiiies that he
swore to the affidavit under fear of being
tried and executed by Kirk. The fact is,
the vein business has been worked out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

The late message of Governor Alcorn
develops these facts in regard to the at
fairs of Mississippi: In twenty-three
counties black tenant farmers produced
49, SCI bales of cotton in 1869, the crop
of the whites in the same counties being
but 27,O76 bales; in 1870 the figures
were so, 1913 to 2O,s93. Sixty-nine black
landowners hold real estate valued at
800, $50; l7s colored people own $3.50, 700
in real and personal property. In 1865
they owned nothing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

Gov. SESTER was one Of the tyers Of
the Davenport Brothers at Knoxville.
He failed to expose their tricks. He
was more successful with one William
B Stokes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

1.-THE health Of Judge Chase" Wash
ington dispatch says, us greatly i'm
proved. he is able to walk two or three
miles day and to write long letters to
his friends. he will be here on the 9TH
of March in order to prepare for the
nuptials of his daughter, Miss Nettie
Chase, who will be married by Bishop
McIlvaine on the 10th of March. Grant 5
hopes of being able to appoint Chief
Justice have come to naught, and the ri
valry of Conkling, Miller, Swayne and
others is barren struggle for the shoes
of a man who obstinately refuses to die. p"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

THE carnival in Washington is said to
have been a failure Certainly Wash
ingtOn. as it now is, is failure in every
thing except political rascality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

TRocHU has resigned, and it is pre-
sumed there will be no serious oppOsi-
ton to the triumpha, entry Of the Prus-
SLAMS into Paris.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

NEWSPAPERS die young in San Fran
cisco. Thirteen daily papers have failed
there in the last ten years, after an ag-
gregate expenditure Of 81 900, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

BEEcHER says he always knew Grant
would turn out well. Thus far he has
developed more disposition to put in
than 70 turn out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-24

IT is stated that the San Domingo bus
mess has made Senator Sumner sick.
He is not the only man who will grow
sick Of that job.
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NOTICES.
stockholders' Neeting.

THERE WILL BIZ AN ADJOURNED
Il nesting Of the stockholders Of the Mem
phis Wood and Willow Ware Manufacturing
Company. on next Saturday. February 9th,
al 10 o'clock, al the Chamber Of Commerce.
Business Of importance will be brought before
the Company. and il is hoped there viii be a
full attendance.
By order Of the PRECEDENT:
c. W. HOFFMAN,,
l5l-152 Secretary pro ten.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, !
CONTROLLERS OFFIcR. 7

STATE OF TENNESSEE
CoNPTROLLER's OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, January l, ISL
I, Ed. r. Pennebaker. Comptroller of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Ktna
Fire Insurance Company, located at New York
City. in the State Of New York. has ploduced
70 me satisfactory evidence that said Company
has complied with all the requirements of the
laws Of the State Of Tennessee, imposed on
Insurance Companies and L further certify
that Messrs. II. 7. Tomlnson 4 Co.. Agents
Of said Company, have also complied with the
requirements Of the laws of the State, made
and provided in such cases.
Wherefore, said Insurance Company has
authority 10 take risks and transact the BUSH
q sss Of Insurance in this State, at Memphis,
Tenn. ED. X. PENNEBAKER.
Comptroller Of Tennessee.
II. T. TOMLINSON e. CO., Ag'ts,
152-l2-l4l Memphis, Tennessee.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA o, p. 4 A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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sS2,5Os Al
A. Miscellaneous.

1 ons s' Tist amount ,suro1 )" Any $4,000 90
The greatest amount allowed by the
rules to be insured in any one
city, town or village......... .........
The greatest amount allowed to be
insured in any one block.
The Charter, or act of Incorporation Of said
Company, 1924.
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Total assets of the Company.


The amount of liabilities, due or not
due, TO banks and other creditors sl2 900 90
Losses adjusted and due..................
Losses anadjusted. ....,.....,:-...-.. 9O.5Os Al
Losses in suspense, waiting for fur
ther prOOf...... ..-........ ...............
All other claims against the comply
-. - -, =.