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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-12
SEWING MACHINE.
THE BECKWITH $50
PORTABLE
Family Sewing Machine,
On 30 Days Trial.

With strength and capacity equal to any. re-
gardlesg Of cost. The Machine does away with
al oIaRlicaslo1s ana with sas moxemens q
ONLY Two Parasitic Needle Arm and Looperl,
both simple and strong, il makes the Stitch,
feeds the Goods, half guides the Cloth, fastens
the Seams. sews on Braid, Gathers and Tucks,
Hems aad Emhroiders. Remember. the move
ment Of only two parts docs all this, which
entirely does away with all the eomplicatioDs
so liable to get out Of order, and 50 often the
source of annoyance 70 the operator besides
the suineas expenditure Of force IN Propelling
them. Our Semi-Guiding Feed requires the
ssIs..nssis
assistance of only one hand or even ons finger,
thus leaving tho right hand entirely at liberty
to ply tAs wheel, which runs Easy and even as
well balanced wheel, with
NO TOILSOME TREAD OF
THE TREADLE.
orders promptly filled on receipt of $50.
BECKWITH SEWING MACHINE CO.,
S62 Broadway. New York.
l39-xviii- 27-e0d -2pkw
TRUNKS.
TRUNKS.
Wholesale and Retail, Lower than any
House here or elsewhere.
Trunk Factory, S52 Main.
T-is-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-12
AMUSEMENT.

r-s-t- = - ~ - = - d. =
MEMPHIS THEATER.
Lessee...............-........c. A. LEFfIN0wKLL
Manager. ,,,..,.''''''1oo uObAf
The young and talented actor.
MIR. FRANK EVANS,
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
NJ A IL IL l. IL II IL A IL II .
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
TICK n TO F. IA IL A " Il.
Family Matinee saturday, atap.m.
Box Office open frsm 10 am. 20 3 Pm.
Mrs. ID. y. bowers, Monday. November 18th.
NOTICES.
NO ITO H!
Ill THosEHAyINa CLAIMS AGAINST
"A the Congregation Beth Isl kmsth. ,oon-
tracted during the late epidemic, will please
present them TO Marx Oohn. at 100 Front st.,
before Sunday, the 10th instant.
l.. MARKS. Secretary pro tenn,
Memphis. November -, 1873. 6S-64
N O II Q f.
TIME DEATH OF MR.. T. W. JOHNSTON.
senior member Of the firm Of t. W. john
ston A Co, will make no change in the bust
ness as usual, under the old firm name Of I.
V" es ISn"'''" w. JOHN W. JOHNSTON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-12

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
NJ A X Is l. IL II H A II II .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
LARGE FIRE IN HOBOkEN.

A BOILER FACTORY DEsrRoYED-Loss, $4,000; IN
sURANCE, $4,000.
The most destructive fire which has occurred
IN Hoboken since tho burning Of the old shipyard in
1919 took place late Tuesday night property worth
s,oo 600 being destroyed. few moments before mid
night DANES were seen issuing from the windows tho
third floor Of brick building used by John McLaren
a boiler shop ct Grand and Thirdsts An alarm. which
was at once sounded promptly responded to by the
entire Fro Department The flames. however increased
with such rapidly that tho utmost exertons Of the Are
men failed to produce any visible effect on their progress
The building, which OF brick. 81 stories high, was
filled with combustibe goods, the work OF the fire.
men had eject except to arrest the spread Of tina
flames which ct time feared and occasioned un
yersa alarm. The walls Of the building fell about p
and shortly afterward the IRE under control. The
Department continued W work upon the rains until
nearly noon. "a, Sv~~
The lower portion OF the building was occupied by
John McIaren, the owner. - boiler mandatory Hx
loss on building machinery, aud stock was $4,000; in-
t2SoOo the Home Of NewYork Etna Of Hart
ford, and Firemen's Mutual OF Newark.
The second floor was occupied By the Decorative WOOD
Pressing Comany. Their oss Estimated to amount To
t3o0oG partially insured.
Richmond 4 Son. proprietor Of button factory on.
third noor had their enre and machinery vsue0
Coughau d Co, manufacturers Of surveyort usuu-1
ments the third noOr, lost 5000 worth Of .tocA
insured. About 40 men, wQWeps enc ceuo"A "~vN
thrown out Of eWp0ynsepA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
THE LOUISIANA AND WEST VIRGINIA ELEC
TON CONTESTS

DIsCRACEFUL ACTION BY THE RRPUBIICANs--AIL
PRECEDENTs ovERRIDDEN FOR PARTY PUR-
POsEs-MR. TNCHBAcK NOT ApMITTrp-THE
WEST VIRGINIA CASES SENT re- ELECTION
CoMNITTEE-THE SHREVEPORT CLAIMANT AID.
MITTED On FRAUDULENT CREDENTIALS
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsEJ
WASHINGTON, Dee. 3.--Tbe Republicans in the
House have succeeded in the past two DAYS in
making in certain election cases, record SO incon
,,sent and ndefensible that its equal hardly be
found in the annals Of Congress. First in order to
admit without delay two members OF their party
from Louisiana, they yesterday OVERRIDE all prece-
cents and decided. without investigation or adecent
amount of debate, question that could only have
been properly determined after full inquiry and
report by committee Having done this in the
cases Of Messrs. Sheldon and Sypher, they to-day
went back" upon the record just made and re-
fused admission TO Mr.. Pinchback, whose case was
'deutioal with the others.
little later in the West Virginia cases involving
sh@ sass sonditSoDs namely. two declarations each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

have gained glorious victory. Bonds declared consti-
tutonai repeating declared unconstitutional In
junction refused only because irreparable Injury has
been sustained by plaintiffs. Will undoubtedly DO
granted on hna hearing"
Two country capitalists bought and took ont OF the
street, day before yesterday. half million Of Western
Union stock.
At the opening OF the Gold Exchange yesterday morn
ing considerable indignation was expressed by some OF
the members at the election Of Henry NJ Benedict to
the Presidency OF the Gold Exchange Bank IL
reported that some threatened TO transact no
business with the bank IL he retained the position
At the close OF business hours the President
OF the Gold Exchange, Mr. Colgate, told the members
that John Underhi, Of the directors Of the Gold
Exchange Bank, had something to say TO them. Mr.
Underhi while protesting against the injustice OF the
feeling against Mr.. Benedict, said that the latter had
presented his resignation the Board and IL had been
accepted 1t is said that the opposition to Mr. Benedict
was due to his action Black Friday at which time he
President OF the Gold Exchange Bank.
The directors Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
yesterday afternoon and large amount of routine
business transacted All bills against the Company
up to Nov will be paid presentation on and after
to-day the checks being drawn and the money placed in
bank for the purpose They amount to $4,000. Mr.
Hatch said that coming into the office he found 400
unpaid bills accumulated, for sums ranging
from q TO 10000 Five OF the Company's
eight new iron ships are paid for-$2,50O,O00. and
81 2G5.0O0 have been paid the remaining three Four
are in commission, the Colon, Coma. Acapulco, and
Grenada; and the aftb which is not yet named, will go
into commission next week. The Colima sailed Oct
for San Francisco, to go into the China trade The
Colon lying Pier No. AZ, North River whence
she will sail for Aspiuwall at noon tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
4 BILL FOR THE AID OF INTERNAL IMPROVE
H,''SEt1y ,fpNrrs

4 GOVERNMENT LOAN OF Ss,coOO 10 tue STATE
OF NETWORK PROPOSED, FOR THE ENLARGE
MENT OF THE AQUEDUCTs AND ONE TIER OF THE
LOCKS OF THE ERIE AND oswEGo CANALs-MR.
rENToN INTRODUCES THE BILL But DECLINES
TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1T.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE gRIBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The first of the bills for the
aid of internal improvements introduced In the Sen
90 ,vas nresented to-day by Mr.. FentOn, who said
Tho, he was requested to introduce it by GENTLE
man of Buffalo and did not assume the RESPONSE
b;Iitv for it, The following is its full text
n. n >no,ted de- That the Secretary Of the Treasury
70 o,ehv authorized to issue TO the Controller OF the
CO... NJ New-York on the credit OF the United states.
or registered bonds of such denominations as ne
80 ,btnk nroper 10 the amount Of $S 100000 redeem
he IN coin ut the pleasure OF the Government at any
after 10 years. and payable III coin al the end Oh oo
wars from date and bearing interest at the rate OF ~
no, cent per annum. payable semiannualIy In con'
that before such bonds sball have been denV-
aroa m the Controller OF the State OF New'York inc
OF said State by enactment or by JOINT reso
lu,ion shall have given pledge for the state 10 COM
oence without delay the enlargement OF the aqueducs
and one tier OF the locks OF the Erie ana os"eSo
to sufficient capacity TO pass vessels Oh war io ~
width and 200 feet IN length also mercnah' VESSELS VI
600 tons burden. propelled by steam Wherever 'o
canals are ess than 81 feet wide upon the bottom the
STAFF n, Neayor 10 proyide as aforesaid for therten
largepent "a that width all the work herein conte-
plated 10 he done AZ soon as possible without any mate
| lia interrupton of the navigaton OF said cans'S'
SECTION That after the debt for which the revenues
| Of the Erie and Oswego Canals are cons'''u.ionA'
pledged shall have been paid. and the LOCKS 40" SUI.
ducts OF said canals 70 enlarged as 10 nt 'ne' i VI"
] navigation Of vessels Of 600 tons burden. ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

provided all the derived from the said canals
except such amounts may be necessary TO pay TOT
their superintendent and TO keep them in repair sha
be paid INTO the Treasury of the United States, until the
amount 30 paid into the Treasury shall equal the
amount OF the bonds issued by the Secretary OF INC
Treasury TO the Controller Of the State Of New-fork
SEC. That all vessels OF the United States an
munitions of stores supplies for the use OF the
General Government shall be allowed TO pass through
the said canals free Of tolls charges.
SEC. 4. That the President OF the United States Is
hereby authorized appoint with the consent OF the
Senate, three Commissioners OF the United States. whose
duties it shall be to supervise and inspect the work
done on the Erie and Oswego Canals in compliance with
the spuaons OF this act and upon whose report once
in every three months the Secretary Of the Treasury
shall deliver the bonds provided for in this act 10 the
Controller of the State of NewYork 10 amount eguiya
lent TO the cost of the work which shall have been prop
ery and satisfactorily done within three months, then
last past the said three Commissioners 20 receive their
compensation at the rate of 5000 per annum during ac
tua service with ten cents per mile for the expenses OF
actual travel IN the performance OF their duties
SEC. 8. That this act shan take effect immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
ENGLISH COMMENTS on PRESIDENTS MES
SAGE

DISCUSSION on THE vIEGNIUs AFFAIR AID CUR
RFNCY QUESTIONS.
LONDON, Thursday, Dec. 49, NJ.
The Times, in leader on President Grants
Message, says the excessive privileges in regard TO
freedom search claimed for vessels bearing the
American Tag would confer immunity an
open pirate. Such preensions indeed short-sighted
for mercantile nation. We cannot for moment be
eye Congress will adopt the suggestion to prohibit Ma
tonal Banks from paying interest on de-
posits. We do not agree with the Presidents
financial remarks generally, and think he Is wrong in
attrbuing recent troubles to the peculiar character OF
the currency The advice TO return 10 specie payment
would be satisfactory IL the President told the
country how to do IT, The article praises the Message
moderation of tone in general aud ,on the Cuban
question in particular. England will unreservedy
port policy which requires that Spain must really as
well as nOminaly control Cuba
The Daily Necs the Presidents language concern
ing the Virginus affair is moderate and dignined.
The Daily Telegraph in the demand tor the aholi
ton Of slavery in Cuba a which will greatly
crease the difficulties OF Caselar's situation.
The Standard thinks the only result the threats against
Spain will have will be to hinder an adjustment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
FINANCIAL BUOYANCY.
GREAT ACTIVITY IN wALL-ST.


COMMENTS UPON THE FINANCIAL VIEWS OF THE
PRESIDENT AND MR. RICHARDsoN-THE POLICY
OF INITIATION CHARACTERIZATION AND
wALL-sT. INTERESTS
Inc STOCK market was strong yesterday through
put. There were some fluctuations in the more
active stocks but the market closed with prices near
the highest point of the day he'greatest advance
was IN Pacific MAIL which reached 39s and closed at
-, after selling at So. There was also marked
advance in Western Union, New-York Central,
Lake shore Rock Island Union Pacific, and North
west Government bonds were strong at advanced
prices. good business was also done in railroad
bonds Gold, after reaching 1O9., closed at 1885, the
lowest price OF the day. There was paid ont at the
United States Sub-Treasury yesterday $4,000 in
redemption OF $50 bonds, and $4,000 on account of
interest. The bondholders of the Union Pacific
railroad under the first mortgage met yesterday
and elected Oliver Ames trustee in the place Of
his brother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
SPAIN AND GERMANY.

The CONTROVERSY ~ REGARD To THE VESSELS
SEIZED IN THE s0oLOo ARCHIPELAGO GROWING
sERIOUs-GERNiAN WAR VESSELS ORDERED FOR
ACTIVE SERVICE.
BERLIN. Wednesday, Dee. 3. 1873
Tie controversy between the German and Spanish
Governments, regarding the German vessels seized
by Spanish war vessels in the PHILIPPINE Islands,
continues to increase the SERIOUSNESS Of its aspect
The German frigate Kronprinz and the corvette
Augusta have been ordered to be prepared for active
serYice at moments notice,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE SPANISH SETTLEMENT.

FEELING IN CUBA-THE EXCITEMENT DIsAPPEARING-s
A MANIFESTO ADVISING OBEDIENCE TO THE
AUTHoRIT1Es--A PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION
AGAINST "A CERTAIN PARSONAGE ABANDONED"
HAVANA, Dec. 3.-The excitement among the cit-
is disappearing, and tranquility is returning.
The National Integrity Club. composed of a num-
Der of the principal members of the Volunteer force
has issued manifesto advising obedience TO the
thorities, and expressing confidence in the acts OF
Captain-G General Jovellar.
All the journals announce that the contemplated
attempt at demonstration against "a certain per-
sonage' Will not occur, not being likely TO be pro-
ductive of any good results.
Senior Zuneta has teegaphed to the Spanish
Casinos 10 the interior that recent events have
Obliged all good Spaniards to renew their oaths to
preserve the honor of Spain in the Island Of Cuba
The answers are in the usual patriotic style. The
Cardenas Casino calls the demands of the American
Government opprobrions, and says that every Span
lard hearing them calmly degrades himself.
Newspaper discussion of the situation is more
moderate and reasonable in tone. The people
advised to await events calmly The crisis is gen.
orally considered to be past.
PERFECT ACCORD BETWEEN THE SECRETARY OF
STATE AND THE SPANISH ENVOY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Admiral Polo and Secretary
Fish have, since they signed the protocol Satur-
day, been in perfect accord concerning the arrange
ment for the restoration of the Virginils and tho
survivors. The port to which the Vreisius shall
be brought may depend upon her sea-gong condi-
ton.
Official information does not excite apprehension
that this part of the protocol will be seriously, if at
all. embarrassed. Everything thus far has been
done with calmness the part of the representa-
tives of the two Governments.
THE PRISONERS AT sANTIACo-THE NUMBER OF SUR
THEM.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRDUNE.l
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec "a draft Of 81 men
has been received ON the Pawnee from New Orleans.
Admiral Scott has received advices from Santiago TIE
Wyoming and Juniata there the 18TH, and the
Kansas expected. The Commandant OF Volunteers
officially says only 50 have been shot. leaving lCI
survivors. he promises to further violence
toward the prisoners without Informing Commander
Brane OF the Junata.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
MORMON PROSPECTS.
SENATOR FRELINGHUYsEN's ELL TO REGULATE
AFFAIRS N UTAH-INCREAsING THE POWERS OF
FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSE.l


FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
lBY TEDEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.--Mr. Frelnghuysen, to carry
out the Recommendations in the Presidents message
relating to affairs in Utah. introduced in the Senate
to-day the bill of last session in aid of the execution
of the laws in that Territory, rs it was amended
after being reported from the judiciary Committee.
The bill provides for the appointment Of Deputies by
the United States Marshal in each Of the Judicial
Districts of the Territory and aboishes the offices OF
Acknowledgement and Territorial Marshal. The
Marshals and their Deputies are to perform all the
duties of the Territorial Sbeliils. The United States
Distiict-Attorney is also authorized to appoint
assistants and directed either III person or through
these assistants TO prosecute all criminal cases
arising in the United States Courts The bill further
provides for the drawing of all jurors by the United
States Judge Clerk of the Court and Marshal.
A direct attack upon poygamy is made In
section which sets forth that i'll all prosecutions for
bigamy. polygamy, or adulterly proof OF cohabita-
ton by the accused with more than one man or
woman as husband and wife, shall be sufficient and
that wives of polygamous Mormons may be dis
charged from such relations by divorce the as
though the men had been guilty of adultery, the
women retaining by decree of the court control of
their minor children and just share of their
husbands property. Section Is of the bill forbids
aDy alien while living in bigamy OF polygamy from
hereafter being naturalzcd. All cases decided by
inferior courts of the Territory to be appeaable
to the District Court In conclusion, the bill pro-
poses to repeal great number of territorial acts
and its whole tenor is TO place the Mormons entirely
in the power of the United States officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
PACIFIC MAIL.
JOHN PAUL ADDREssETH THE COMPANY on THE LATE
ELECTION, AND DROPS INTO POETRY IN FRIEND

Ohm PAUL ADDRESsETH THE COMPANY on THE LATE
ELECTION, AND DROPS INTO POETRY IN FRIEND
LY WAY.
Pacific Mail see once more
Your ragged ends you splice, now,
And Russell Sage is President,
And Rufus Hatch is Vice, now.
Your Presidents Of late have been
or rather ishy favor,
But this infusion OF ripe Sage
VIII II improve your sayorf
st. Paul was up in uso Of Scrip,
Aud inland navigation,
Yet came to wreck, il not TO grief,
In ocean navigation.
Not long ago you seemed to view
A steamship the ocean,
As but a sort OF sewing machne,--
With new treade- notion
That might be run by any hand
Barring some trivial bitches
And counted toss OF human lives
As but drop OF stitches.
Manning our fleets with brokers bold
And needle guns with tailors
Why not complete the paradox,
And in our banks put sailors
Better your ships were on the stocks
Than launched among stockjobDers;
Better have no Line on the Sea
Than one run BY landrObbers!
Sage ought to be spliced to the sea-
Or 70 " the gunner's daughter"
For owning roads upon the land
Aud running them by water.
Aud since your Line so long has been
A thing OF shreds and patches.
'ris well 10 smother II in Sage,
And clap it under Matches
JOHN PAUL,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
FOREIGN NOTES.

II ia announced that the Duke de Rocbefou-
eauld is to be appointed to the French mission at Lon
dom and that the Marquis de Noaes, now Minister at
Washington is to be transferred TO Rome
The Zorro Fri0io declares that the Repuoll-
can marty In Cuba is ss strong and united ever and
den,es that there is any truth the report Of dssen
sions among its leaders II complains that too many
army officers are living IDLY at Havana ana ADVISES
mat en- loyment be given them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
WALL-ST. NOTES.

A dispatch was received yesterday by
Thomar Denny, IT.. from Of the counsel employed
by the holders Of the specatax bonds OF North Caro-
lima conduct their suit against the state. by which
they have been rcpudiated "speeiattaX boJdboidorr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
THE BAZAINE TRIAL.
REGIMENT FOR THE PROSECUTION.

ARGUMENT FOR THE PROSECUTION
PARIS, Wednesday Nov. 3, 1879.
In the Bazaine court-martial to-day NJ. Pour
Get began the argument for the prosecution He spoke
at length the penalty of death, to which the defend
ant was liable for eapitulatlon In the open Held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
JuTPiNONTANE AGITATION IN PRUSSIA.

ARCHBISHOP LEDOCHowsN REFUSES TO RESIGN.
BERLIN, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1879
Archbishop Ledochowski replies to the de-
maud of the German Government for his resignation,
refusing to comply, declaring that he is responsible only
tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
WASHINGTON.
THE BACK.PAY QUESTION.

PROBABILITY THAT THE BILL REDUCING SALARIES
TO THE OLD FIGURE WILL BE BROUGHT BEFORE
THE HOUSE TODAY.
lBY TBLEiRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Dec.S.--H no more privileged ques-
lions up tomorrow, the bill of the Republican
Caucus Committee. TO reduce salaries 10 the old
figures will be brought before the House when the
States are called. Mr. Hale of Maine will introduce
it, and under the rule applicable to bills offered I'M
der the cali, debate will he in order. If the pre-
vious question is not seconded, the bill viii over
The intention is 10 pass ii ont of hand and thus dis
pose Of theQuestion before it can be made the sub
Ject of unpleasant discussion.
The bill reduces the salary of Congressman to the
old figure of s. 600 and goes back TO the 4th of
March last. So that if it passes members will be
called upon to refund the amounts they have drawn
since then in of that rate. Probably no
court would decide that they could be compelled to
return it, having drawn ii in compliance with law
but if the bill is passed, member would be likely
TO defy public opinion by retaining it. The bill
does not Of course, touch the question of the back
pay voted by the members of the last Congress to
themselves. The money has been paid and any
law TO recover it wOmld he post JdctO and there
fore unconstitutional. 1t should be clearly under
stood that the passage of this measure will in no
way mitigate or condone the offense of men who
voted for the back pay grab or pocketed the money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04
THE CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN.
WINTER QUARTERS OF DON CARLOS

BAYoSyE, Wednesday Dec g. 1873.
Don Carlos has taken up his Winter quar-
tiers at Durango town in the province OF Biseay, is
pies southeast Of Bilbao His brother, Don Alfonso
has gone to Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-04

Abel Owen Of South Carolina. convicted Of
Eu IA, nIftcpa,t'ib L' hs"s 'sliltp
tar. = psIionsa Yesterday.