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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-06
FOREIGN.

PARIS, February On. eastman
Periere, recently appointed minister Of
the interior, has presented his resigna-
ton to President Theirs. His successor
has not yet been named.
madrid, February 5.-The govern
ment is in receipt Of q telegram from
the captain general Of Cuba stating that
the insurgents have been brought well
nigh under subsection, and that the in
surrection viii most probably be at an
end about March or April next. BE
asks the government for further rein
foreement Of 1000 troops to assist the
Spanish forces at present operating on
the island.
LONDON, February 6.-On reopening
parliament to-day, the speech Of her
majesty, the queen, was presented and
read BY the lord chancellor in presence
Of full attendance Of members Of both
houses. She congratulaies the govern
ment and country upon the satisfactory
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NEW YORK.


New YORK. February d.-The deposit
nrs of the National bank met last night
and received the report of the committee
appointed to look after their interests.
The receiver expressed the opinion that
they will pay dividend of twenty-five
to thirty per cent. in March. Steps will
shortly be taken to punish the officers Of
the bank who robbed the dsnositors.
Sheppard Knapp, receiver of the Bowl
ing Green savings bank, is now prepar-
ing report of its condition. 1t is be-
lieved his exhibit viii show a large de-
felt.
The receiver of the Union Square Ma
tional bank estimates that a dividend of
fifty per cent. will be paid on Saturday.
The second dividend offfty per cent will
be paid early in March,
The run on the Third Avenue savings
bank continues, and its officials still
maintain their ability to meet all de-
mands.
The morning press continue to discuss
the situation with England. The Times
believes the next meeting of parliament
will furnish opportunity for intelligent
discussion of the subject, and is more
than ever of opinion that a complete set
Element will be the result Of the present
difference.
The Herald's special from London
says: 1.-THE Times editorial yesterday
says that the treaty Of Washington has
become imperative, for the reason that
it is not based on perfect under
standing between signatory parties. 1t
is with the utmost reluctance that we
contemplate the possibility that refer
ence of this question to arbitration
court should come to nothing"
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During the trial OF a recent homicide
case learned and eloquent attorney
had occasion to comment in rather Sc
we're terms on the testimony of an old
citizen between whose head and heaven
there was not a single hair. Indeed, be
had no back hair, being a well defined
specimen Of the outrageously bald
brotherhood. Gentlemen" said the
eloquent orator, " in whatever aspect
you look at this witness or his testimony
he uniformally presents the same front.
A roar of laughter resounded through
out the courtroom, in which the bar and
bench Joined. The speaker was thun-
derstruck, but taking second look at
the bald head Of the witness. be saw the
point and Joined in the laughter. It
was some minutes before the learned
counsel could proceed with his Grafton
after his uninteniional piece Of witticism.
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Further Particulars of the Ohio
Powder MIL Explosion.

SPRINGFIELD, ONO, February 6.-The
loss by the explosion of the Mana pow
der mills to-day is little over 500, 600.
At Goes station, short distance from
the mills, six houses we're upset by the
force of the explosion. A number Of
chimneys were knocked down at Yellow
Springs, several miles distant. In this
city, fourteen miles distant, buildings
we're shaken as by an earthquake. 4
lady going down the opera house steps
was thrown twenty feet to the bottom
and severely injured. Timbers of the
mills we're scattered in all directions to
the distance of half mile. The shock
was distinctly felt at Tippecauoe, thirty
FIVE miles away.
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oup rpouRrrs WITH RUSSIA.

The threatened rupture on paper be-
tween the United States and Russia, or
rather between ex-Minister Catacazy and
Secretary Fish, or more correctly stated
as between Madame Catacazy and Mad
anne Fish, is about to clear away, leaving
the entente cotdidle between the two
despotic governments in state OF Sc
renity and repose. The latest telegram
from st. Petersburg informs us that the
emperor Of Russia has appointed Baron
Won Gutenberg as minister to the United
States. This diplomat has, heretofore
been consul general to Bucharest. In
order to remove all cause OF war 1t is
understood that the Baroness Won onen-
berg is to be an exceeding plain looking
woman. This will be throwing tub to
the Enthusiastically Fish-as there will
be no further rivalry between the
wife Of the Russian representative
and. the ladies Of the cabinet off
GERS so far as Washington society
Is concerned. Should Baroness Won
Gutenberg be, unfortunately, positively
uely. SO much the better for the
entente cordiale which was SO ridicu-
lously disturbed by the grace and beauty
of Madame Catacazy, the accomplished
and elegant wife Of the Russian minis
ter. Madame CatacaGy spread dismay
among the households of the cabinet
officers, and the wife of Secretary Fish,
through her lord, was ready to play the
part of Helen in firing another Troy.
Baron Won Gutenberg must avoid Ca
tacazy's mistakes-he must be able to
observe and admire the greatness of
Secretary Fish and the executive ability
of the President He must bow down,
and in diplomatic way worship at the
shrine of these two great men, and
admit the pre-eminent beauty of the
recretary's spouse. For not doing this,
Minister Cataoasy became an exile.
Cataoazy had his Fish, and Won offen-
berg must profit by his example. If he
does not, the semi.barbaric city Of Bucha-
rest may again behold him-should Sibe-
ria not intervene as place OF repose
from diplomatic lRbors.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
81. ,oiaIs 90 the Ledger.
urnIuAN p iKBB ASSOCIATION. VIA o. P. 4 A..
vpLnaRAPH oonfAHT.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, February 6.-The de-
bate on the amnesty bill in the senate
was quite animated yesterday. Nor
wood, Of Georgia, made his first speech,
and was listened to with attention by
the senate. He opposed Summers civil
rights amendmcn ts, as well as those Of
fered by Carpenter, and declared both
to be unconstitutional.
AS soon as the amnesty bill is dis
posed Of, Senator Ramsey will endeavor
to have the house bill codifying the pos
tai laws considered. Tho delay in pass
ing the bill causes much trouble at tho
postofice department.
1t is not believed that the accounts of
Pension Agent Collins, of this city, will
show him to be a defaulter, but that
there has been great irregularity in his
manner of paying pensions Collins
and his friends say be has not been able
for six mopths to attend to the duties of
his office, but has trusted implicitly to
clerks.
Ex-senator Warner will be here in
few days to see Secretary Boutwell, re-
lative to his removal from the Collector
ship Of Mobile. 1t is understood that
Warner will bring charges against the
official integrity of Senator Spencer of
such q serious nature as will necessarily
require an investigation by the Senate.
The House to-day, by unanimous con-
sent, argued to postpone the considera-
ton Of the resolution to enforce the
fishery clause in the treaty of Washing
ton to the Sd Tuesday in March. This
is accepted as indicating that the Sem
ate resolution liking the time of ad-
journment will not be agreed to imme-
diately by the house.
The situation here, Notwithstanding
the excitement of the public mind re-
garding the intelligence from England,
is one Of profound quiet and uncoucernu
So far as tue president 10 concerned, he
has not yet conferred with any of the
cabinet on the matter. He entertains
the opinion that the present furry in
England is chiefly for political purposes,
and is very confident that whatever re-
quest that government makes will not
be presented with the ultimatum of q
war In consequence of refusal to CON-
ply on our part. 1t can be said with al
most absolute positiveness that whatever
the demand of the British government
is it must be declined.
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DIED.

CHERRY-1his morning at seven o'clock.
DANIEL CHERRY.
His remains will be carried 10 the family
burying ground at Ripley, Tenn. where the
funeral services will be held.
MALL0N-0n February 9Th, at ten o'clock,
Mrs. RoEE MALLoS, aged 70 years, / month
and days.
Funeral will take place from the residence
Of her son. Phil ]. Mallon. So Poplar street.
tomorrow "WEDNESDAY morning, 7th
inst, at So o'clock, Win proceed to ST..
Peters Church; from there to the Memphis
and Louisville depot. Remains to be sent for
interment to Philadelphia.
Carriages in attendance.
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and friendly continuance of their rela-
tons with foreign powers With refer
ence to the arbitration difficulty Her
Majesty informs parliament that a
communication has been made instruct
ing the conference to act for the govern
ment respecting extensive claims of an
indirect nature which have been sub
mitted with the American case, and
which are not understood by the
British government as coming properly
within the province Of arbitration. Her
majesty expresses the hope that the
present obstacles toward proceeding
with the arbitration may, however, be
disposed Of in a manner acceptable to
both nations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-06
MARRIED..

STONE - KOERPER. Monday evening
February 5. 1872, by Rev. Father 0'Brien
Mr.. @. D. STONE and Mrs. LOUISE KoERPER
all Of this city.
wishes to the happy couple on their with
drawal from single blessedness. May theii
voyage through life be undistuTbed by aught
that would mar that happiness SO we'll de
served by the lovely bride and gallant groom
May they live Ions and prosper land b.
happy,
while life is dear and love is best,
And young moons drop adown the west"
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Double TWflsa.

DR.. S. j. Parker has at the CONNER
cial Hotel four little specimens Of hu-
mainly of the same age, three brothers
and one sister. They are the offspring
of Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke, of st. Charles,
Ark. The babes were all perfectly
formed, two weighing four pounds each
and tho other two four and half pounds
EACH The resemblance is very striking.
the physician who ushered them into the
world being unable to distinguish one
from the other The first died within
six hours after its birth, the other three
following at intervals until within twenty
five hours they were all dead. DR.. Par
ker has them preserved in alcohol, and
will probably give our people Of Curl
osity an opportunity of seeing them,
though not after the manner Of show.
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CHICAGO REDEEMED.

Since the great fire there have been
many indications in Chicago that cor
ruption in municipal affairs will be ex-
posed and its agents punished. Chicago
now wages a war of determination on
the board of aldermen. Recently Al
derman Slade was convicted of receiv-
ing bride of two hundred and fifty dol:
lars. He was sentenced to six months
Imprisonment and to pay fine of one
hundred and fifty dollars. Alderman
Baily escaped like punishment by prov
ing that the sroposal to bride was made
in St. Louis, outside the jurisdiction of
the courts of Cook county. Alderman
Montgomery has been fonnd guilty, and
like sentence imposed Alderman
Busse is now progressing on several in
dictments for bribery. The Chicago
people have walked up after their Rip
Van Wrinkle sleep, and are moving in
the right direction. Notwithstanding
the conAagration, there is some hope for
Chicago yet. She may come out of the
fire purified and regenerated, If she
Crews not weary of well doing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-06

A CORRESPONDENT, writing from Salt
Lake to the New York World on the
Both ult., states that Grant has been in
triguing with Brigham Young for the
electoral vote Of the new proposed State
of Utah. In return for that support the
President viii secure the quashing Of
the indictments, and the removal Of the
present officials. SO our model President
not only barriers his Offices for gold, but
actually trades off monogamy for an
other term in the White Housel
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srrAM-rrrrrso at sl5 Second st.
The Best is the Cheapest

Just received, Yarmouth bloaters,
smoked halibut and salmon, Roe her.
rings, new Canadian oatmeal, and other
articles too numerous to mention, at j.
Devoto's, cor. Third and Adams. [l2l-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-06

The King of Burmah has just degrad-
ed one Of the ablest and most powerful
men in his dominions, Yon Atween
Woon, for drinking wine and taking
brides. If this plan was carried out
among the government officials of the
United States, what removal from Of
fee would take place. Even Grant
would have to vacate the position he
disgraees
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THE great but unfortunate Christie
pher Columbus no doubt believed dur
ing life that after death his bones would
rest in peace. The great navigator was
Rrst buried at the convent of St. Francis
in Spain; then his body was removed to
the monastery of Las Cuevas in 1895
it was removed across the Atlantic to
San Domingo in 1896 it was moved to
the Havana Cathedral, and now the
news comes that his body is again to be
removed and used to start new ceme-
terry in Havana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-06

A FEW weeks since it was telegraphed
ell over the country that Jesse, the sire
of Ulysses. end postmaster at Coyington,
KY, was stricken with parelysis, and, it
was thought, would have 10 shuttle of
this mortal coil. The most eminent
physicians were called in and failed to
relieve the paralyzed old man. but as
soon as successor was talked of in his
presence, Jesse arose and in language
most profane, declared he would hold
over He recovered, and is now draw
ing the salary. Grants appointees sell
dom die, and never resign, and to this
rule the ancient jesse vas no exception,
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FINEST French gilt, jet and she'll jew
elry cheap. ELLIOTT & RIDGELY,
1879 PIG Main street.
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MARDI-GRAs suits to order.
1879 ELLIOTT g. RIDGELY, 2l9 Main ST.
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EDUCATIONAL
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FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Memphis, Tenn.

THE SPRING SESSION COMMENCES
i the Iat Of February.
Terms per session, payable In advance. tla,
SO, so and 500. according 70 the age or class
For further information, apply qr address
The MOTHER SUPERIOR.
l2i-lt9 S.. Agnes Academy.
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-04-12
ANECDOTE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Col. Forney tells the following in
the Washington Sunday Chronicle,
in his "Anecdotes of Public men :"
While Twas Secretary of the Sen.
ate, there was scarcely an hour of
any day that l was not called upon
to help somebody who had friends
Or kindred in the army, or was
anxious to get some poor fellow out
of the Old Capitol Prison. These
constant appeals were incessant up-
on the time of every busy man, but
the labor was the labor of love, and
l am glad TO remember that never
undertook it reluctantly. One day
a very energetic lady called en- me
TO take her to the President and aid
her to get a private soldier pardoned
who had been sentenced to death
for desertion, and was to be shot
the heXt morning. We were much
pressed in the Senate, and she had
TO wait long time before l could
accompany her to the White House.
1t was late in the afternoon when
we got there, and yet the Cabinet
was still in session. / sent my name
in for Mr.. Lincoln, and he came out
evidently in profound thought and
full of some great subject. / stated
the object of our call, and leaving
the lady in one of the ante-chambers
returned to the Senate, which had
not yet adjourned. The case made
adeep impression on me, but for
got il in the excitement of the de-
bate and the work of my Office, un-
til, perhaps, near 10 o'clock that
night, when my female friend came
rushing into my room radiant with
delight, with the pardon in her hand.
81 have been there ever SINCE" she
said. "The Cabinet adjourned, and
1 sat waiting for the President to
come out and tell me the fate of my
poor soldier, whose case placed in
his hands after you left; but wait
ed in yain--there was no Mr.. Linz
coin. So thought / would go up
to the door of his Cabinet chamber
and knock. / did so and there was
no answer. / opened it and passed
in, and there was the wern Presi-
dent asleep with his head on the
table resting on his arms, and my
boys pardon signed at his side. 1
quietly walked him and blessed him
for his good deed, and came here
to tell you the glorious news. You
have helped me save q human life. :"
This is the material, if not for
solemn history, AT least for those
better lessons which speak to US from
the lives of the Just and pure.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-04-12

\ STRONG PAPER.-The Missouri
Democrat, one of the best and most
influential Republican papers west
Of the Alleghanies, has recently
been enlarged and improved. 1t is
now a mammoth forty-column dali
ly, and owes its increasing prosper
ity. we believe, to its staunch Re-
publicanism. In its last issue, re-
ferring to its size and makeup, it
says:
Believing that the nearest ap-
proach to political perfection which
men as organized beings can make,
is attainable thorough the success of
the Republican party, we shall adj
here to and support the principles,
policies and properly nominated
candidates of that party. Believing
General Grant to be the wisest
choice of the Republican party ;
having Endorsement for his past and
confidence in his future career as a
civil rider, we shall continue the
advocacy of his nomination until
after the Philadelphia Convention
shall have crystalized the party will
in an accredited nominee, Whole
he General Grant or some other
worthy man-will receive our earn
est support in the struggle between
disguised Democracy and avowed
Republicanism, which is certain to
be the complexion of the Presiden-
tial contest. Believing that first
class newspaper is, above all things
else, required at our hands, we shall
aim to fill the full measure of popu-
lar expectation in this respect.
1t retains as editor-in-chief Mr..
Mccullough, of the Chicago Re-
publican, one of the best editors it
ever had.
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DINING NEXT DAY.-The WASH
ington Capital tells the following
story at the expense of q Con-
gressmen from oneof the West
ern States. He decided to
give a dinner to the new delega-
ton from his State, aud gave in
struetions to his wife to that effect.
She entered into the project with
animation, but in issuing the cards
of invitation happened unluckily to
mention an earlier date than intend
ed. The delegation arrived at the
appointed time specified, expectant
and hungry, but the lost and hostess
had gone away to spend the eve
ming. The polite servant supposed
they were on political business, and
ushered them into the library, with
the remark that Mr.. had gone
out and would return soon. The
hours wore away, however, and the
| hungry guests were well nigh fam
ishing when the worthy couple re-
turned. Taking in the situation at
q glance, they said nothing, but
| sent to Wormley's and Welker's
who improyised magnificent din
ner, to which they all sat down al
midnight, precisely. When the
Hon. Mr.. - dismissed his guests
at the door, day was Just dawing in
the east, and the older guest told
him q long story of how Davy
Crockett once went home and said
that fashionable people in Washing.
ton always dined next day. 81 al.
ways thought (hic) this-ere wa
/ er-joke (hic), but damme if II ain
er.fact
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EMPORIA NEW s.
FRIDAY. APRIL Il. 1872.
FROM HUTCHINSON.
IIrrcHISsoS. KAN. April ,.

IIUrcHISsoS, KAN, April ,.
EDIroR News :-w it'll your accus.
TONED generosity and willingness to
impart 10 your readers the facts re-
Iatlng TO all portions of The State, il
is not improbable that a few items
lcoucerning this valley will be ac-
Iceptable.
tits bni a few months since the
first settler come into Reno county,
but now It contains not less than
one thousand Inhabitants, and is
progressing as rapidly as any coun-
ty in the State. The herd law saves
this country TO the farmer and
fruit grower, instead OF ITS being
condemned TO the perpetual benefit
of Texas cattle and buffalo. Animat-.
ed by desire TO possess portion of
this valuable land, settlers are very
rapidly taking up even numbered
sections az homesteads or pre-emp-
ton claims, aud at the present rate
of settlement there viii not bs an
acre of good government land len
in this county in twelve months
time. The railroad lands (eTen.num-
hered seetions) are many of them
filed upon. Houses are being erect
cd in every direction. many or them
quite comfortable farm houses,
built of pine. Settlers are now To-
Gated at least five miles south of
town ON the opposite side of the |
river, but there are yet as good lands
to be taken as homestead or pre-
claims, as there ara in the
State.
The county is now in such shape,
resulting from the wise legislation
of last winter, that all questions as
to county seat changes are forever
put TO rest, and Hutchinson is now,
and will remain the permanent
county seat of Reno Nsounty. The
county is thirty miles wide and for
ty two miles long, and in quality of
soil and abundance of streams and
springs, is not surpassed by any
county in the State. Grading on
the A. 7. & S. +. railroad is now
from Newton, thirty-two
miles east of US, to this point, and
The cars will reach MS in May next.
The town is 10 be the end of the
second division of the road, and eN- ;
tensive and permanent improve
nents will be made here by the
company.
If the reader wants the best sport
ne ever had, let him come out and
shoot wild geese, ducks, brants and
and hill cranes. The air is literally
Full of them. They swarm in count
ess numbers everywhere, and afford
he rarest fun for those who are
'ond of cunning. The buffalo have
,ome up as far as the Minnesota,
bout twenty-five miles north of
own, and hunting parties fit out
every day for the pursuit of this
noble game.
The town is growing rapidly, and
$ laying the foundation for one of
he most prosperous places in the
State. Full particulars of this coun-
Y will be furnished by addressing
NEosHo.