Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-07-24

DEArH or A GREAr AETfsT.-A eorrespon-
dent At Little Rock, writing under date Of the
1eth inst. conveys the sad intelligence Of the
death Of Dawn BRONSON, the artist The
death Of so great and so good a man would
seem to call for something mere than the mere
announcement. Mr.. Bronson left this city a
few months since for the Hot Springs in Ar
kansas, and there contracted the disease
which proved fatal to him. He was born in
Oneida county, New York. and was about If
ty-twO years Of age at the time Of his DEATH
His lie has been full Of remarkable events
At an early period Of his existence he was the
companion Of Stephens, the traveller, and ae-
s~Ompanied him to the HolyELand, and traced
the sketches which added 20 much to the popu-
larity Of the great travellers productions. The
deceased has spent the greater part Of the past
twelve years in the South and Southwest, in
the pursuit Of his oritsprofession-portrai
painting. He was intimately associated with
Henry Iumsn, the most successful head-paint-
er that this country ever produced, and was on
terms Of friendship with W. P. Brannan.
He has painted many memorable pictures
in Mississippi Tennessee and Kentucky.
Almost his last pictures were Paited in
this city, and included portraits Of Mr.
William Park aud lady, Mr.. }. S. Ken
nedy, snd Capt. Larry Harmstad. Is speei-
mems Of art they approximate almost TO perfee-
ton. The deceased had a brother iu Chicago,
H., another in Atlanta, Ca, and a sister in
Dubuque, Iowa. He was also a member Of
the Masonic order, OF which fraternity be was
a useful member. Mr.. Bronson was a man Of
genius and cultivation worshiper Of art
and was beloved BY an who knew him. The
announcement Of his death win excite a seel-
;ng Of profound sorrow wherever art is appre-
oiatsd or the nobility Of nature is admired.
EXTENSIVE RoBBEBY BEouGHr TO LIGHT.
A few days ago We announced that the resi-
denee a female named Maggie Ames, who
lived on Main street, beyond the bayou, had
been entered and robbed af 1--WE hundred dollars
worth Of clothing. Suspicion has since at
tsched to two negroes, named Charley and Ed
ward, who belong TO Mr.. Rawlings, and a
warrant was issued yesterday for their arrest
The negroes subsequently made confessions,
which induced the proper authorities to Issue
search warrants. After diligsnt search had
been made, various articles Of the stolen cloth
ing were found. Some Of the articles were
found in the old Mississippi House, and the oc-
eupant-a Mrs. Cornell, OF Mrs. O'DonneIl-l
was arrested for ooneesling them. Some Of
the goods, including two costly dresses, were
also found at the residence Of Charles Shores,
in North Memphis, and he, too, was taken
into custody The officers were in fair way
last evening to recover the balance Of the
stolen property. There can be but little doubt
the the goods were stolen by the negroes in ar
rest, who were aided BY a negro belonging toa
Mr.. Harris, who lives sixteen miles from the
city Harris negro had not been arrested
last evening. The negroes under arrest con
fess that they did the stealing, and concealed
the goods in Mr.. Greenlaw's stable, but over
that they were subsequently stolen from the
stable.