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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
ASSETS OF BANK OF TENNESSEE.
A Fight for Five Millions.

The Nashville Banner of yesterday
furnishes the following important items
Of news: ~
The cases of the depositors of the
Bank of Tennessee against that bank, it
is said, will, directly or indirectly, in
volve nearly S5,000,0O0, the creditors
claiming a right to all of what should
have been paid in as its capital stock.
In the deed of trust made by the bank,
the note-holders are the preferred cred
itors, and next to them the school fund.
In the cross bill flied in the chancery
court by Humphreys & Lindsey, solic-
itors for certain creditors, they attack
the deed of trust and insist that they
have a superior claim of the school fund,
because it was part of the capital stock
of the bank; that they placed their de-
posits in that institution in consequence
Of the faith inspired by that capital and
that the State, having used the school
fund, is liable to them for the amount of
their deposits. To secure these deposits
they attached, some time since, $4,000
of the school fund, which, by order Of the
legislature, was invested by Governor
Brownlow in 7-30 United States bonds,
now in the hands of the State treasurer.
The attorneys for the State, consisting
of Attorney General Heiskeil, and Ger.
James Quarles and Major John c.
Thompson, appointed by the bank to de-
fend il in all suits now pending against
il. contend that, as the note holders are
certainly the preferred creditors, both
under the charter and the deed of trust,
the State, having taken up the Judgment
on these notes in taxes and otherwise, is
entitled to be subrogated to the rights
Of the notehoiders, and is, in legal eff
feet, note holder to the amount Of the
notes taken up, and therefore entitled to
be reimbursed out of the assets Of the
bank.
The books of the bank exhibit the
fact that there are now not yet retired
about $500, 900 Of the old issue, and ST.
6s5, 7l2 of the Torbett issue out-stand-
ing.
that Torbett was elected president ofthe
bank after the 9Th of May, 1861, at which
date the State was in open rebellion
against the government of the United
States; that the State bank, which issued
the Torbett money, was the fiscal agent
of arebellious State, and that the money
was issued at the instance and by the
commands Of the authorities of State
then in rebellion against the govern
ment, and in aid of the rebellion; that,
under the fourteenth amendment 10 the
constitution of the United States, the
Torbett issue can no more be paid than
the Confederate war debt. They also
claim that it was issued, for the most
part, for the purchase Of the eight per
cent State bonds issued by the State 10
equip the military forces after the state
had attempted to secede, aud that the
State cannot be held liable for their
payment. I.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
sEEcHER ON AMNESTY.

Henry Ward Beecher, in an article on
amnesty, published in the Christian
Union this week, says: 1--WE commend
to the attention of gentlemen who are
afraid of amnesty the present condition
of Louisiana. Are the soldiers Of the
political power in that community such
q select aud virtuous class that the ad-
mission of exceptionists would lower the
average quality2 In fact, was there
ever set of more worthless Adventures
than those who are wrangling over the
Offices in New 0rleans2 Have we not
had Evidence enough of the wretched
misgovernment of half the SOUTH Since
we cannot directly cure 1t, let US at least
leave the people perfectly free to do the
best they can for themselves. Let US not
shut out all their old and trusted leaders
from the Offices which the veriest rih-raff
are free to enter. We are excluding the
class of the most intelligent and capable
men in the South for supporting a
cause which the whole white population
supported. Surely it is time for this in
Justice and folly to end" This pulpit
demagogue is no fool. He knows that
amnesty will at last be wrung from re-
luctant Congress, and wishes to put
himself right on the record.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
rvy man LANGUAGE DYING OUT.

The Irish is now the Oldest language
spoken in Europe. 1t is dying out
But though the forms pass away the
rich treasures Il contains will remain
for ages to come. Remarking on this
phase, the London Atheueum, a literary
organ of high pretenSiOns, observes
The extinction Of the Celtic languages,
which we believe TO be q great deal
farther off than is generally supposed,
will by no means put an end to the
Celtic studies. A considerable ltera-
tnre will remain. OF Cornish, only two
or three plays are extant, but Wales ana
Brittany have produced q good desl
since the invention Of printing, IN al
dition TO their Ms. stores IS IN tne
Gaelic language, however, and mostly IN
ireland, that the main riches Of Celtic
literature are accumulated, Law, .. ms,
tory. poetry, and romance are preserved
in abundance on closely covered vel
linn .fH..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
MOVING ON.

From a Democratic standpoint the
chances of defeating Grant look gloomy
enough. 1t is regarded as certain that
the Democratic party cannot do it. But
it so happens that men of the Republi-
can party detest his political character
and though they would not support a
Democrat against him would vote for a
conservative Republican. Under the
leadership of Governor Brown and Carl
Schurz, of Missouri, the anti-Grant
Republican movement is gathering
strength, In the recent Liberal con-
vention in Jefferson City, Mo-, Governor
Brown delivered a speech of great power
and holiness. A Missouri paper, IN
speaking of it, says: 1.-THE governors
boldness and earnestness, and profound
comprehenslon of all the circumstances
and issues of the ensuing canvass, will
peculiarly crafty those who supported
him in the last canvass. They antici-
pated something more than the defeat
of Grants retainers in Missouri; they
anticipated great national results in
the same direction; ana their reliance
was upon Mr.. Browns ability, expert
ence, sincerity, popularity, national re-
mutation and we'll attested devotion to
everything be deemed right. His speech
at this time, when a retreat or an adj
vance must be sounded, rallying and in
spiriting the Republican enemies of
Grant throughout the land, proves that
their anticipations were justly founded.
In short, more damning arraign-
ment of Grant was never made. The
fact that an original Republican makes
it, gives an added point and force, if
possible, to every specification. So Re-
publicans everywhere must regard 1t.
If they are not impervious to incisive
truths, we must expect great good
wholesale desertien from radicalism on
the one hand, and loud demonstrations
ofrage on the other" Is it not clear
that Grant can be beaten by dis
affected members of his party, if the
Democrats will ante with them?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
NEW YORK.

New YoRK, Feb. 3.-Major bucket,
of the second brigade staff, is organizing
a troop Of cavalry to be attached to the
first division. The troop will number
about one hundred and fifty, and be
composed wholly Of wealthy men. The
uniform is magnificent, resembling that
of the body-guard Of Austria's emperor.
Il is proposed to have black horses, and
the horse equipments are to have gold
and silver ornaments. The members
will buy their own horses, uniforms and
equipments. Over fifty names have
been enrolled.
The friends Of Jem Mace have staked
FIVE hundred dollars in the hands Of Ed
James as forfeit to make mat ch with
O'Baldwin for fifteen hundred dollars a
side aud the championship Of the world,
the 6ght to take place in Virginia,
Maryland, or any other suitable place
mutually agreed upon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
GENEVA CONFERENCE.

A Washington dispatch says Affairs
are progressing there asrapidly as could
he erpected. AS was announced some
time ago, it was discovered when the ar
hitrators met two of them couldn't
sneak nor write word of English. The
British and American counselors, there
fore. under the direction of their respec-
tive governments, entered on the work
of translating the documents and eyi-
deuce covering the claims into the
French language. This work will be
completed long before the arbitrators
will hold another meeting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
A NUISANCE.

Brick Pomeroy, once popular in the
South, has degenerated into nuisance.
he is now figuring in breach of prom
Use suit. On Saturday, the 29th ult., in
the United States court at New York,
Salie B. Wilkinson fled declaration
against Mark NJ. Pomeroy of alleged
breach of promise of marriage. The
bill sets forth that on the Both of May,
1866. the defendant, at New Haven,
Connecticut and at New York, solicited
plaintiff in marriage; that she is now
unmarried; and that in consideration of
the promise of the plaintiff that she
would marry the defendant when re-
ouested to do so within reasonable
time, the defendant promised and agreed
to marry her, but has failed to do so,
having, as the declaration alleges, and
in violation Of bis promise, married
another woman, whose name is not
known to the plaintiff. The plaintiff
claims s25, 900 damages. Mr.. Pomeroy
is allowed twenty days to 6lean answer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03

A clever sharper, calling himself Pro
fessor Fox, arrived in the city few
days since, and proposed to give a grand
concert at the Assembly hall. He gave
what he called a !" Young Folks con-
cert" last Thursday evening, The Pro-
fessor was sly fox, having pocketed all
the funds and swindled everybody who
trusted him. He had the face to swindle
the newspapers out of several dollars.
In order to show our magnanimity, we
give him this notice gratis, and when his
conscience reproaches him and induces
him TO settle his bills, we do not intend
to make any charge for the above bio
sketch of most adroit and
"dead-beat."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
Strong Lnnrnnre-

Cardinal Cullen, of Ireland, is a very
determined opponent Of intemperance.
In letter to one Of his priests, exhort-
ing him to renewed efforts against the
vice, be says: Half the actual evils Of
Ireland have their origin in intemper-
ate habits, and, if you examine the his
tory Of families reduced TO misery and
starvation, you will generally trace the
cause Of their ruin 70 the same disgrace
full source. But what are these temporal
evils when compared 10 the harvest Of
sin and iniquity to which drinking gives
risel Almost all the crimes-the dissen-
sions, the sighting, the swearing, the con-
spiracies, the rObberies, the murders, the
secret and illegal combinations, the gross
immorahties-occasionally committed in
Ireland can be traced back to this vice.
Were it not for this unfortunate habit
our country would be almost free from
guilt, and again merit the title Of Island
Of Saints.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
PLEASANT PICTURE.

Wendell Phillips, in one of his moral
lectures, said; shall not state para
dox wholly new when ] affirm that 50
far as we have tried the system Of uui-
versal suffrage in govspning great cities,
it has proved a failure. We dare not
weigh New York with London In The
face of the tOryism and the despotism
Of Europe, we dare not write New York
and New Orleans beside Paris and Der
lin. You may load your fingers with
diamonds, and I'll your pockets with
cold. and cover your neck with pearls,
and walk up and down the strand at
,nidpiFht. and be certain 70 eone home
IN the morning. but no man would ever
,r thsf experiment in Broadway without
msking bis viii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
Daily Drawings-A Prize for
Every Ticket.
Of New York.


a chance TO draw any Of the above prizes
10 &c. Tickets describing prizes are scaled
IN envelopes and well mixed. On receipt Of
sc. a seoied ticket Is drawn without choice and
sent b. mail 10 any address. The prize named
upon Il will be delivered 10 the ticket holder
on payment Of 81. Prizes arc Immediately
sent 70 any address By express OF return mail.
You will know what your prize is before you
pay for IL. Any prize erchdnoed for anofher Of
fhe sape valne. No blanks. Our patrons can
depend on fair dealing.
OPISIoSs OF THE PKEss.-" Pair dealing can
be relied upon."-N. y. Herald. AHo. q. "A
genuine distribution. = World, SGD, 3. . Net
one Of the humbugs Of the day. = Heslap
Tribune, July I. They give general satisfac-
ton. "-iSiaafs- Zeiftmg, Aug. S.
kEFKEEHcEs.-Byk kind permission We refer
70 the following: Franklin s.. Lane, Louis
vile, drew 1900; Miss Hattie Banker.
Charleston, 5000; Mrs. Louisa Il. Blake, 81.
Paul. piano. S700s Samuel v. Raymond, Bos-
ton. $500; Eugene p. Bracket. Pittsburg.
watch. sS00; Miss Annie 0sgood New Orleans,
$500; Emory l.. Pratt. Coluubus. o.. s70eQ.
OSE Casa GIT IN eVery package Of 30
tickets su1ra1focd. Six tickets for 81 Is for
8; > for s.; 50 for S 90 for sl5.
Agents wanted, 70 whom We offer liberal in
ducemenis and guarantee fsfitfacfi0a.
STEVENS, LEWIS a co..
1N-lG-wtQ lie Broadway, y. n.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03

TIE indianapolis Journal warns the
other administration papers against
reading too many men out ofthe Repub-
lican party, as it cannot afford TO lose
them at this time. But the Journal
warning is a little too late. Indepen-
nent Republicans have begun to read
themselves out of the party, and at a rate,
tso, which looks anything but encour-
aging to Grants prospects for re-elec-
finn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03

The Washington correspondent OF the
Cincinnati Commercial writes Phila-
delphians and Jerseymen are anxious
To have the United States buy lndepend-
ence Hall, SO they may have the money
to spend at the centennial celebration.
They know that the general govern
ment cannet move the building and the
ground, and by selling they escape the
care and expense of it, and still have
the pleasure of its company. 1t is not
nnnular."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
THE LONDON GRAPHIC.

That great weekly, the London
Graphic, for January 18th, has arrived
As we have frequently stated, there is
nothing in the whole range of weekly
papers equal to it. Its reading matter
Is of a high order, and its illustrations
6t to be framed. We should like to
see a club formed in Memphis to take
this admirable publication.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, February 3. = Alderman
Montgomery was yesterday sentenced
10 six months imprisonment and lined
$1,000 on the second Indictment showing
that be received $500 from James Nc
Collough, Of the Republican. for his IN
huence in getting the contracts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, February 3.-Secretary
Fish has written another letter TO Prince
Gortschakoif, reiterating the charges
made by him against Catecazy.
The senate committee on finance
have agreed to report favorable on the
nomination Of VIM. H. Hams, OF Pitts
burg, to be commissioner of customs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

Thos. R. Muslin ! Before N. B. Hale. JUS
Frank Dcnshuer. county. Tennessee mess, e.''
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN SUED
"A out in the above entitled cause upon AFT
davit. and the said attachment having been
returned by the proper officer. ''levied,
etc., it is therefore ordered by the
court that the said defendant. Frank
Donehuer, be and appear at the Office of
N; B.. Hale, J. P. in the Fourth civil dis
day. the 18th day Of March, 1872, at 10 o'clock
am, and defend said suit or the same will be
proceeded with ex-parte. 1t is further or
dered by the court that this notice be pub
lished once week for four consecutive weeks
in the Public Ledger. a newspaper published
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
Given under my hand this I'd day Of Feb
ruary, 1872. N. b. HALE, J. p.
l34-l3o-l45-15l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-03
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


,xrnlcas rKEss An COLLATION.. VIA .. ?. a A.
TrLuaRA vH COMPANY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

1r is related as singular circum
stance that the owner of the farm or
which Lee surrendered also owned
the farm on which the first battle OF
Bull Run, July IS, 1861, was fought
Fleeing from the might of the union
armies, he found in Appomatox as he
thought, a place to which they would
never penetrate, and there, by sin
gula chance, witnessed the downfall OF
the confederacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
PROSPE CTUS
OF TIE
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STATE PAPER
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

THE French exiles are seeking
homes in this country in large num-
bers. A special dispatch from W ash
ington says the advance guard of a
large body of emigrants from Alsace
and Lorraine, who are to settle in the
neighborhood of Alexander, Va, have
reached that city, and are now engaged
in prospecting for favorable sites
whereon to settle. They desire four
thousand acres in a body, though they
would prefer a much larger quantity.
The colony numbers two hundred fam
lilies posted in the arts, manufactures
and farming, and propose to form a
Joint stock company, locate a town,
lay out farms, etc. If they can be
suited, on good terms, they say they
can increase their colony to two thous-
and families.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
Life Isles, Carte de visites
Vignettes

and all other styles of pictures at his new Art Gal
lery. which is recently fitted up In the finest style Of
any suit Of rooms IN the Western States-having q
mammoth shyght, which Is Indispensable to taking
fine pictures. warrant my work to be equal to any
In east or west-come in and for yourselves one
and all, seeing is believing. have large stock OF
Frames. Albums and Gold Lockefs!
which | will sell cheap for cash. All are cordially
Invited to call and the Professor who plays with
the sunbeams painting with pencil OF fire bright
faces on the polished plate throwing light here
and casting shadow there; reproducing creatures
Of life, beauty aud joy.
II you want good pictures now is your time. Pic
lures as low 25 cents per dozen for the sixty
days, Come and secure the shadow the substance
fades-let Moiett copy what fair nature made.
Cali and stere oscopic views Of Chicago before
and since the fire. also the largest collection OF pic
lures OF old settlers Of Wisconsin, deceased and lv
Ing, to be found in the state
N. b. have four views OF the Ger.
man Picnic Party, for sale cheap
All should secure copies for reference.
G. II. MOFFETT.
June 90, 1874 25u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

THp telegraph wires are constantly
extending, and already reach over the
greater part of the world. The first
telegram from London direct to Aus.
tralia was received by the colonial
press on the morning of the I'd of
July, and within an hour was publish
ed in almost every town in the de-
partments. 1t announced a reduction
in American wool duties-an item OF
considerable importance to the Aus
tralian wool. growers and the dealers.
who are trying to establish direct
trade with the United States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
FARM FOR SALE !

WISHING to dispose of most of my farmn
w land, situated in the Southern part of tn
town OF Highland Iowa County, Wis, two mile
southeast of the village Of Wingvllle cGsr for sal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

In A ClRcLE.-It is curious fac,
that person never goes in q perfect.
ly straight line for any distance, but
always turn to one side or the other
and at last describes circle and re-
turns to the point from where he
started, The detection is generally
if not always, from right to left, and
is accounted for on the principle that
one side Of the body tends to outwalk
the other. 1t is received opinion
among American hunters and wood
men that persons who lose themselves
N the forests or extensive plains thus
travel in circle turning to the left.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

Nay %, 1SI2-21tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
PROFESSOR MOFFETT

Would respectfully inform the pespe of Minera
Point and vicinity that he is prepared to take
PHOTOGRAPHS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

CHARLES SUMNER, in a recent con.
versation with Gambetta, in Paris, is
reported to have said that the great
want Of France at the present time
was an earnest religion--an opinion
in which very many will concur.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

THE Colgates, Of New York, soap
manufacturers, have presented to the
Baptist society with which they wor-
ship at Yonkers, n. Y, fine church
costing 100000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

REPORTS of disastrous foundations
on each bank Of the river Pc have
reached Rome. Many persons have
been drowned, and vast amount Of
property destroyed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
Taken Up-Mare,

by the subscriber on land owned by him In sec
- 6. town :, range l east, Iowa county, Wis. on
or about the 18th day Of August ls72, light gray
Mare; white star in forehead and right hind foot
white, or years old The owner will please call,
prove property pay cost aud take said stray away
JOHN H. COX.
Mihlin, Sept. Esd, 1872. 44-wA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
JOSEPH {. MfTCHELLE,
Tonsor. and Hair.Work

faurfacturrr. ! keep constantly on hand fill
line u ladies' Switches Of all cniOr> and shades.
Bracelets, breast pins watch guards, necklaces,
sharius, ear rings, finger rings cnrIs, CITE, made
~ order
SptJIAL ATTENTION pI- TO HAlRDRESING
AL work warranted Give me call
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07

NEW YORK, it is said, has popula-
ton Of eighty thousand Jews.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
ONLY SOS PER ACRE!

and will give good time on part Of the price.
Most of the farming land is new-l60 acres brok IN
only and years-as good prairie as can be
found in the west.
For further particulars inquire on the premises
or address Montfort, Grant Co., Wis,
J. b. JOHNSON.
Nay %, 1SI2-21f
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-11-07
Taken Up-MuIe,

Df the undersigned, on land owned by him In sec
ID s, town 1, range 3. east. Iowa county Wis. or
or about the 18th Of Oct, 1879, Mare Mule, or
years old bay color, silver name and tail nose SAINT
color as mane, right split, Owner please prov,
property, pay charges and take the animal away.
ERIC OLES0N
Moscow, Oct. cad, 1872. 4i-w4