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s,ltutlonaI conventions says; That,
however hedgod about by legal TO
trainta, they obviously exhibit more Tea
lures that are menacing 70 republican
liberty than any other IN our whole po'
litical structure
The minority do not insist that there
should be under no circumstances an
other Constitutional Convention, but
that il is not now demanded by the WI
nor the necessities of the people. II
amendments be required, let them DC
made in accordance with the provisions
of the present Constitution, Art Al
Sec 2. 1T
Other quotations are made from The
same eminent writer, who apprehsnd'
two dangers from frequent changes oil
the organic law: One that the perma
nent and therefore paramount and sa'
cred character Of that law would be i'm
paired-for what the government could
at any time procure TO be changed or re-
pealed, would in effect be but an ordi'
nary statute; the other, that our Conven'
tons would become the arenas aud ou'
Constitutions the objects as well as the
instruments of party conflict.
The report concludes by urging that
If the bill pass it should be amended as
follows:
l. That in the vote for convention OF
no convention, a majority Of all the
votes cast in the State at the election
for sherifis OF the various counties should
be required TO determine in favor OF the
call OF the Convention. Otherwise by
reason of n failure 10 vote upon this par
ticular issue, the call for convention
NAV be carried by less than third oil
the votes cast at that election.
2. The election for members OF the
Convention should not be held until al
ter il is determined that convention
should be held. For it IS evident that
the most capable men will not enter u
canvass and thoroughly discuss before
the people the questions which will prob
ably arise in the Convention until 1t is
definitely determined that the Conven-
ton will be held.
3 Members Of the present General
Assembly should be declared Ineligible
as members of the Convention, and thus
relieve themselves from the possible
charge Of selfish legislation in this mat
ter. and at the same time comply with
The spirit Of that provision Of the Con-
stitution against the holding OF more
than one lucrative office at the same
time
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Inducements. The queallon will be sel,
tied shortly. Knoxville bids soo,ooO
and a site for the university.
John N. Glass, local editor OF the
Trenton Gazette, aud son OF John II,
GLASS. the senior editor, has received Of
Hon. Robert T. Caldwell tho appoint,
mont OF cadet at West Point and will
report there in May for duty.
Hon. Henry Q. Houston and his
brother, John II. Houston, OF spring
field, Ohio, have purchased about ten
acres OF land at the junction OF the ~
4. aud Va, aud w. aud Ga. railroads
and intend erecting thereon At once
grain elevator aud establishing an ex'
tensive coal yard.
The Brownsville Bee says: Charles +
Taliaferro, Esq, has accepted the ap
pointment Of Deputy County Cour'
Clerk OF Haywood county, along viii
our friend Colonel j. l.. Poston. W.
have always had the best County Court
In the State. aud now il is the best II
the limited States. With Robert s.
Thomas ut the helm aud John I. fostor
and Charles p. TAliaierro in the othce
Haywood county can rest secure
The following order Of business has
been fixed by the Supreme Court Of
Tennessee for the April term, 1873, At
Jackson. One section Of the court will
take up the Shelby county docket, com
mencing with the law docket, the other
section will take up the other circuits,
as follows; llth circuit, 18th circuit
18th circuit, and 18th circuit Tran
scripts must be filed before the first day
of the term, or the cause will be con-
tinued over to the next term.
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IMPORTANT SUPREME COURT
OPINION.
prtma Faeie Evidence Deaned-The
COmptrOlIer's Statement ana
S,ode sections 1928 In Relation
10 DeIinq uents Ruled on.

PrIma Faeie Evidence Denned-Ths
ComDtrOlIer's Statement ana
code sections 1928 In Relation
10 DcIinquents Ruled on.
In the Supreme Court the following
oninion was rendered in the case of
Gideon Anderson ct els. VS.. the State:
The provisions OF section 1872 Of the
Code. that the Comptroller ) statement
of the amount due the State from any
delinquent, shall be prima facie evidence
of such amount" means only that on
suit or motion against any collector OF
revenue, such statement unrebutte1 by
proof on the part Of the alleged delin-
aueut shall be sufficient to authorize a
Judgment against him for the amount,
and not that it shall be absolutely con-
elusive.
Prima facie evidence is that evidence
which is sufficient to establish fact, un-
less rebutted. By the use of the term
the Legislature means to say, that when
such evidence as the statement of the
Comptroller is produced, it shall be SUI
ficient to establish the liability to the
amount stated, unless rebutted, which
the defendant may do by competent
proof.
Section 1873 is pari materia, and must
be construed with reference to- section
1872, and take its meaning from it, so far
as the latter provides for the rendition Of
a Judgment on the Comptrollers state
ment.
If we hold the law to be otherwise, We
declare the Legislature to have constr
tuted the Comptroller a court OF very
extraordinary powers, depriving those
of whom be takes jurisdiction of remedy
by due course OF law and right and jus
tice without denial
Under such construction the Comp
troller becomes dictator to the courts
inferior and superior.
If these things had beer intended, the
Legislature would certainly have EN-
powered the Comptroller TO render the
Judgment and enforce.its collection, and
have not stopped him short with the
power to declare irrevocably its amount
and leave it to another tribunal to rem
der the judgment.
The provision of section 742. that
"when a judgment has been obtained
against delinquent officer, all bona tide
claims due him, properly authenticated,
shall be allowed by the Comptroller upon
settlement of the judgment" has refer
ence to such claims as have arisen since
the rendition Of the judgment, and not
TO claims that existed before, as to the
latter the Judgment is conclusive.
The Legislature never intended to
make the Comptroller revising court Of
original jurisdiction.
Reverse the judgment.
TuRyEY. j.
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synopsis OF .hs SA'aEA'i'@'i'n

The following synopsls Of the naiu.
ralixation laws will be found OF interest
10 those who arc about 10 take out natu'
ralization papers, in view OF the coming
Aliens who arrive in the United States
before they we're eighteen years OF age
and who have continued 10 reside here,
are not required 10 take out any hra1
naners" or certificates OF declaration,
bui may receive tho full papers alter
having resided five years IN the United
States aud became iweniy'one years oil
age. -
ular or volunteer army OF the United
States aud been honorably discharged
do not require any certificate oil declarA'
ton.
All other persons must procure GER
tiiicate Of declaration at least two years
prior 10 getting their fall papers or GER
tifeate OF naturalization, and no lengths
of time or residence will obviate the ne
cessity Of procuring the first papers.
First papers may be obtained at any
time by an alien OF the age OF twenty
one years OF ulNhIui hhN -"
other than that Of the applicant Is re-
quired.
To obyiaie full papers the applicant
must have resided at least two years IN
The United States after receiving his
first papers, aud the whole term Of his
residence in the United States must have
been not less than five years, and one IN
the State where the first application Is
made. -
Upon making application for full
papers, the applicant must bring into
court his first papers and have with him
a witness who has been acquainted with
him FIVE years, whs can testify TO his
good character, and that he is attached
10 the principles OF the Constitution OF
the United States, aud well disposed TO
the good order and happiness OF the
same.
II first papers have been lost, copies
may be obtained by writing to the clerk
Of the court from which they were Is
sued.
When father receives his foil papers.
his children who are under the age oil
twenty.ono years, and whose residence
is then in the United States, are consid'
cred citizens.
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OF COURSE.

Mr.. Watson declines the challenge OF
Mr.. Harrison TO produce some of the
simple manifestations said to be often
produced in private seances--yery pri-
yate of course. How unfortunate that
the half believing, half skeptical out
siders are denied the opportunity OF a
fair investigation. But Mr., Watson says
he is building a house and going to Eu'
rope, therefore prays TO be excused.
He, however, challenges Mr.. Harrison
10 lift table and play the violin without
touching it after the manner of a
phenomena in the parlor of an un-
named gentleman and witnessed by
an unnamed Methodist minister in
Nashville. But since Mr. Watson would
not have time to attend such an exhibit
ton for his benefit, il will probably never
take place. We are sorry that this ques-
ton cannot be submitted to fair test
while its agitation is fresh in the minds
of the people and may effect the opinions
of hundreds of young people, who readily
accept the dogmas of older persons
without doubt or hesitation. II the
spirits Of jim Fisk and Dante, Vir-
Oil Captain Cook, Abraham Lincoln
and General Jackson can be summoned
atany tireby genuine mediums, Improves
either that they reside very close about
us or that they travel very fast when
called. All published tests tend to lead
us to the latter conclusion. If the spir-
its are ubiquitous why do they not fur
nish some European news occasionally
ahead of the cable, or report shipwrecks
on distant coasts that could aiterward
be verified? N.thing Of the sort has
been done or will be, because the spirits
when wanted for such a practical and
material purpose as convincing the hui
man intellect, always happen, like the
cod of Baal to be asleep or on long
iourney-perhaps to tip chairs in some
remote part of the globe. Scientific
tests are conscientiously evaded. The
spirits have a positive aversion to sci
enee or daylight.
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FOREIGN.

PARIS, March 1.-THE Assembly yes
terday, by vote of All against 234,
adopted the bill reported by the Com
mittee of Thirty.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 1.-THE
government has just received intelll-
gence of numerous outrages committed
on Russian subjects in the Russian pos
sessions of Kirghez, in Central Asia.
The information received states that
repeated incursions were made during
January by lawless bands, who cruised
the border from Khiva, and attacked
defenseless Russian subjects, plundering
dwellings and committing great cruel
ties. The Russians were unable to make
any effectual resistance, and the Knives,
after predatory assaults, returned to
Khiva. The inhabitants of the Kirg-
hez territory have complained to the
Government of their isolated position
and liability to the depredations of the
neighboring tribes. The Government
will probably take action for the better
security of life and property of the Rus
sian subjects in that country.
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LATEST TELE6RAMS.
,x.u,o.x rRnss IssoorLrIoH. VIA 0. ,. . a,
TnLnaRAPH COMPANY.
specials 90 the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRK, March IA special dis
patch to the Herald from Paris says
On Sunday last Theirs dispatched note
TO Berlin, through Minister Won Arnim'
in which the French Government pro-
poses to Emperor William and the Ger
man Cabinet to complete the payment
of the first half Of the fourth milliard OF
the war indemnity bond at the end Of
April, and to discharge the second hall
at the end of July. Theirs offers fur
Their to pay two hundred and fifty mil
lions of money and to give financial
guarantees for the remainder. The final
evacuation of the territory of France
by the Prussians is to begin on the hrsi
of September next.
The Tribune's special from Albany
SAYS that John Foley, Of this city, ar
rived there yesterday and had an inter
view with the Governor in relation to
Foster. BE says the Governor will give
his decision to-day, and he feels very
certain that it will be a Communication Of
Fosters sentence to Imprisonment fol-
life
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A angular circumstances occurred Al
The Hartford Insane Retreat. A 70.
Gently admitted patient, firmly believed
10 be of the male persuasion aud pass.
Ing as Patrick Holden, was discovered
No he A Bridget. She had worked a. a
farm laborer for throo years, hoeieg'
moving, and lAbofing with others 70 the
field. exhibiting strength, boldnesss,
aud 6rmness, aud not exhibiting soft
ness senshiliiy, aud modesly, She
was given 10 airtation, aud had won
many female hearts. when abe Was
Ia ICED insane aud taken 70 the retreat,
where her sex was discovered. ~ 70 no'
recorded that while in the male state
she ever attempted TO voie-whieh u
certainly an extenuating circumstance
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Amelia Belle Helene was finely
rendered by the Aimee Opera BouHe
Troupe at the Memphis Theater last
night. The opera is parody on the
events which preceded the Trojan war.
Mile Bonelli enacted the role OF
Helene" in a most spirited and must
cal manner. She is endowed with a
good soprano voice, and possesses great
experience as coincidence. The opera
last night was full of sparkling duets,
trios, quartettes and chorusses, all OF
which were sung in most effective man
ner by the company. Mons. Juteau, as
Paris, was vociferously applauded du-
ring the performance.
To night NJ lie Marie Aimee takes ben
eft in La Perichole. This is almost an
opera comique. Its libretto embodies
an excellent story, and its score is elab-
crate to degree not often reached by
Offenbach's compositions. The Letter
Song" the song in which the exhilarated
street singer describes the sumptuous
repast she has just partaken OF, and the
couplets Les Femmes," in the second
act, are few of the many numbers which
can in no part of the country fall strange
upon the ear. This being not only
benefit but fashionable night, fall and
fashionable house may be expected.
At the matinee tomorrow La Grande
Duchesse will be the attraction, and in
the evening Mile Aimee will conclude
her engagement in Orphee Aux Enters,
an amusing parody of doings in the
Grecian Olympus.
THE MCCLURE BENErIT.-The compli-
mentary benefit rendered to Treasurer
Mcclure, of the Grand Opera House,
comes of tonight. The bill selected for
the occasion is most attractive-Arrah-
ma Pogue and the Golden Bubble, with
Dominick Murray in the roles Shaun
the Post" and "Pere." Mr.. Murray
will be supported by the leading members
of the dramatic company, including Miss
Laura Alexander and Miss Fannie Pier
son. In addition, Mr.. Curtis will appear
between the pieces in his great Daven-
port wardrobe trick, when he will be tied
securely with ropes and extricate him
self in the twinkling of an eye. Profess
sor Harrison has arranged a splendid
pot pouryi of Scottish airs out of com
pliment to the gallant Major, which will
be played in the finest style by the grand
orchestra.
grand Opera HOUSE. = Arrah-na'
Pogue, with Dominick Murray in the
leading role, was finely presented last
uight, and was warmly received by the
audience. Tonight Treasurer Nc
Clune's benefit comes of, for which 9
inc bill has been prepared, and will
close the engagement Of Mr.. Murray
There will be a Robert Emmett matinee
to-morrOw, and at night the same piece
will be repeated.
OLYMPIC VAmErIEs.-Manager Buch
anan has the only variety entertainment
in the city, at his Olympic on Washing
ton street, near the corner Of Main. a
fne corps Of artists-consisting OF Vo
ealists, dancers and minstrels-appeai
nightly. Tonight hBe programme hal
been prepared and will be presented
with the full strength Of the mammoth
company. Stage Manager Charley
White & preparing new attractio rs
which will be brought out during the
I week
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The fact that Frederick Doug lass was
refused entrance to a Trenton hotel the
other day, on account Of his color has
made an impression in the New Jersey
Legislature, and bill has been intre'
duced which, by severe penalties, pro-
hibits any discrimination between whites
and blacks by common carriers, theater-
managers and in schools and cemeteries
whose support is derived from public
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the Uppsr missl.sippi.

DAVENPORT, a., March l4.-The river
between Leclair and Rapides City is re-
ported perfectly clear of ice. On Syca-
more chain the ice is broken up and
heavily gorged above the island opposite
Gilbertown. There was also a very
heavy gorge which is bringing water up
on the banks very fast. The ice at this
point has not yet moved, and it will no
doubt take an immense force to push it
past the bridge and islands.
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MAJOR W. r. McCLUSE's benefit takes
place at the Opera House this evening,
and is certain to be a splendid success.
A more favorable time could not have
been selected, and full and brilliant
house is as certain as the beautiful,
moonlit evening. The worthy recipient
has our congratulations in advance.
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New Treatments for Rheumatism.

The British Medical Record says that
the treatment of Rheumatism by propy-
lamine has been under discussion at the
Societe Medicale des Hopitaux ofParis.
Apropos OF NJ. Dujardin Besumetz's re-
suits, NJ. Besnier related six cases in
which the rapid effects of propylamine
seemed to him very striking. NJ.
Brouard related two cases favorable to
propylamine. The FIRST was that of q
man who had two previous attacks Of
rheumatism, which had lasted six
weeks; seized with third attack, and
treated by propylamine, he was well in
twelve days. The second was a servant
seized with a sharp attack Of rheuma-
tism, and freed from it by two or three
days of treatment Propylamine will
shortly be procurable at eighty francs
the kilogramme tits present price is two
hundred francs) NJ. DujardiR- Beaumetz
added particulars Of a case Of acute rheu-
matism, ia which the patient, seized for
the second time with the disease, was
cured in eight days, after five days OF
treatment. Mr.. Comcault had succeeded
in two OF three cases in q surprising
manner. N. Desnois and NJ. Cham
poullion had seen too many forms OF
medication Wanted in the treatment OF
rheumatism not 10 remain skeptical at
present with propylamine. The society
agreed TO adjourn the discussion till ex-
periments on a large scale, in the hos
pitfalls, shall have furnished oomplete el-
ements for the appreciation Of the true
therapeutioal value Of the substance.
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JoE Locks has everything in the news
line Al his establishment, at No. 2s6
Main street, near the corner Of Jefferson.
Joe sells papers and periodicals. At New
York prices, and keeps fall supply Of
the lstes, dsiliss. vssklies, Pictorials,
magazines, foreign journals, fashion
books, and 9 select stock Of stationery
foods.
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Notice is Hereby Given,

in accordance witla ordinance approved May
9. 1872, to all perso ms in anyways interestea, "
appear before the, Fire Committee the Ohlei
Of the Fire Depart ment and the CITY 81
az TgF PRENIsEs At o'clock pm. FRIDAY,
Mech ian ISIS At which time and place q
final examination 81 the building viii ~ m ~
and such action OF dered as may DC heeuiu anu
AZ said ordinance authorizes.
a. 7 snlu O'ui"~"' soHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
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OFFICIAL,
Build ng Reported Dangerous.
MAYoR's OFFICE, Cry HALL
Nr..-...,,g TpnN March Sth, 1873,

MAYOR s VFFIILJ vi IiA.L.- :
MEMPHIS, TENN, March sth, lefS.J
TINE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARINkNsI
he wing off cially reported TO me tn at he
has famined :" the two-stoIy brick building
iocat cd on the sOGth side Of Vance street tive
doors east of Causey street. numbered lOl ana
l03" and that he finds II dangeTeHs ~ vsn ~
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OFFICIAL.
To Brick-Layers and Stone asOns,
CRY Ese,sEEH,s o., oETrs c.,

AAMfnAas ANANsa AAANaA AAAat 49,
csRALFD PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived al this once until ~ o'clock M
THURSDAY, the 9Th instant, for the BRICK and
stons work Necessary for the cengtruction o. .
$500 over Bayou Gayoso % Jefferson street
ne civ reserves the Tirht % reiect any 81 Al
a The proposals. Plans and specineAtioht
nay % '''1 - w J'H. HUMPHREYS.
M CITY kuginetrs
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The English newspapers mention =
most reprehensible joke played upon the
Rev. DR.. Canning. That gentleman was
10 lecture AZ Folkstsne on The Pope and
his work in England" but just IS be was
about 70 begin, q telegram vas placed in
bis hand, informing him that the Pope
had died that morning. The reverend
doctor vas too learned not 70 remember
the Nj nisi boHUm." He had in
tended TO pitch into the Pope after his
accustomed manner, bat how could be,
nov that the poor Pope bad stepped
OUT So be sofieued down his intended
diatribe into . mild comment on the sol
smn syeut Dis feelings, on discoTfgy
Of the hoaH, srs net described,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-14

Wait a Lewis have reopened their
Office al go Second street. and are pre-
pared to deliver coal promptly at %
cents per barrel. Is
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Prig,nv. march Ifth. 1874,

At which time and place hnal examination
Of the bailding and premises VII Be waoe,
mas ke deemed Necessary. The ire Con nit
tee, etc, are desired % meet az Ci.y Hall, %
- 70 cave there together By 3p - on the day
~ y JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
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Noiica is nerehr GlTen.

in accordance with ordinance approved May
9, ls72, 20 all persons anyways concerned 70
appear before, the Fire Committee, the Chief
oil The Fire u epartme Mt and the City Engineer.
OK THF FREYrsFs, al ~ o'clock pm,
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rr1NEnAL NOTICE.

The funeral services Of Mrs. NKLLm BurLKh
will take place tomorrow at the First Baptist
Church. by Rev. George A. Lotion. pastor Al
precisely l0x o'clock am. The friends.
brethren and aoqualntances Of the deceased
will please promptly attend.
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DIED.

BROwN-At the residence Of. her husband.
ON the Hernando road, At o'clock An On
Friday. the llth instant. Mrs.. MARY \. +;
BnOwN, wife Of u. .. Brown ana daughter VI
the late Joseph Booker.
Due notice will be given Of the time OF inc
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Building Reported Dangerous.
MAYoR5, orTiGE, CIT II RAI Il,

MrMPHIs. TRNN., March bth, IoI3. }
UNHE CHEF OF tt IL FIRE DEPARTMENT
having officially reported 70 me that ne
i.,1osdiateiv in rear Of Bradley Block, and
fronting on Adams 81 rect. and finds Il " ex-
tremeiv dangerous. portion Of the wall hav-
ing fallen and the ba lance liable 70 90 50 m a
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MEDICAL,
DIR. II. l.. LASKI,
Surgeon
AND ACCOUCHER.

lORF ICE. 50 UNION ST. /; RESIDENCE. 80
" Min street l6ayolo block. Qhee hourt
from % 10 an, and from % 6 pm. bpe-
ciaities: children and female diseases. Grad
uated 81 he Unirerlity Of Berlin l0ermanyli
with ulore than thirty YEAR practical enpe-
renee Naccination daily ~ bis once. BE
tween Z and o'ciock Pm. ArTi-s,
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AND GRAND
FREE MENAGERIE.
500 Living Wild Animals
EXHIBITED FREE

The largest travelling collection Of Beasts
Birds, Reptiles and Marine Monsters in tn
world.