Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-06-08
DAILY APPEAL.
TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE 5, 1865.
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SMALL pox AT CAMDEN-The Washington
Democrat mentions rumor Of the prevalence,
of small pOx at Camden. The rumor is based
upon private letter received at Washington
CONVENTION or TEAcHERs.-TheTe viii b
q convention of the teachers Of the South in
Arkansas, at the Columbia Male and Femsl,
Institute, near Leske's store, on the "a Of july
next Prof. JACK, Of Columbia county, will
deliver an address on Education, and Pref.
BoADER, Of the Male Academy at Washington,
will read an essay.
TAIL Rvs Mr. James Rutherford laid
upon our table, the other day, several stalks o.
rye, grown upon bis farm, which beat anything
for hight we have ever seen, to the best Of our
recollection. The longest measures within a
few inches Of eight feet in hight, and the others
are very nearly up 10 it. Can anybody best
it?- BdissvilIs Bdiases
Coz. THos. B. CRAIsHEAD.-We have al
ready announced that this gentleman has re-
eeived the nomination for State Senator from
the counties Of Crittsnden and Mississippi.
As yet he has no opponent. Col. CRATeHEAD
is one Of the soundsst thinkers in Arkansas,
and a man whose ability and respectsbiIty
would reflect honor upon any station.
LEvEE CUT.-It was reported in this city. a
day or two since, that small levee, which pro.
teeted about 100 acres in cotton, belonging to
Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, three miles below town.
was cut on Monday night last. Tit was not
the State lsvee, as has been reported. I No
serious damage was done, as the heak was
speedily repaired.
The villain who perpetrated the dastardIv
act nas Dot been discovered, and 1t would pro-
baby be best for him to leave the country. as
the people on the Mississippi are rather sensi-
tive on questions Of this sort inst now
they might be tempted to punish, sammariiy
and severely, regardless Of the Glow process Of
law.
A night police has bssn placed on the State
ieVee above town, which protects both the CITY
and large extent of country below. IN which
are located some sf the finest Cotton planta-
tloas IN the whole South Heeaa Shlslf, JEas 5.
The same paper has the following:
PHILLIFs CIscuIT CoURr.-The trial Of the
negro Bently, belonging 10 ". S. Turasy, Esq.,
for the murder Of Jas Burns, which was pro-
crossing when our paper was pat TO press, re-
suited IN bis aceuittsL
The trial Of Carter McGrew, upon charge
or lar reeny-stealing two horses belonging TO
W. D. Burnett, Esq.,-Tesulted in his eonvic-
lion and sentence to the STATE Prison for eight
years.
The trial of Larry Kane, for the murder Of
Evan Morris, commenced yesterday morning,
which had not terminated this morning.
The prosecution is conducted by ]. Black
burn, Esq, and the defense By Messrs, Gle
burne, Badham and Monteiro.
Court will adjourn to-day.
RUMoEED REsIGNATEoN.-The Helena Shield
learns that the Hon. THOs. B. HAKLY has ten
dered his resignation IS Judge Of the Supreme
Court Of Ar kansas. The Shield remarks:
" This will be a source Of regret to many
who know Judge Hsnly, but really it is no
more than could be expected, when we consider
the niggsrdly salary that is allowed by law,
and the ability required. lf the people Of Ar
kansas expect toTetain talented men in judicial
stations, they must be willing TO allow them
something in the neighboThOod Of a liberal sal
ary. 10 matters Of this sort, as in all others,
the laborer is worthy Of bis hire
FoRT SMITH IMPRovNG.-The Times saws
that never since the earliest history Of Fort
Smith has it had such bright and glowing
prospect before it. Never has it presented
that appearance Of thrift and prosperity that 1
it now does.