Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-08
RICsEJIOND ITEMS.

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Property to the value Of
$4,000. belonging to Mrs General Scott and
situated chiefly ia this city, Is said 70 have been
ooHiscated und,r the rreent act Of the Confed-
eT,ste States Congress.
WSFER QUARFERS-For several weeks
past to large iorra Of woTl1men have been en-
p.ayod. under the direction Of Mr Joseph Pow
ell, in constructing upon Hospital Hill, rock
cts, comfortable quarters for the protection Of
our soldiers during the winter. The buildings
re-all Of wood strongly and substantially built,
with well-shngled roofs, glazed windows, and
other eonvaniencrs. There are in all eighty
five buildings for the accommodation Of TIM
men: twelve officers quarters, three hospitals,
and one large bakehOHse, with two eapaeioas
brick ovens Each Of the huildings are FORTY
feet bong, and are divided into two l,y a parti-
ton extending THEN entire length Each divis-
ion win accommodate one fun company The
buildings will be warmed by stoves-oae in
each comnanv's quarters-which will be az
ranged for cooking purposes also. The camp is
designed for tho accommodation of quite l0-
000 men, should II ever b. found necessary TO
concentrate so large a number in this civ The
hin upon which the camp is located, is admira-
bly, adapted for that purpose. Ii already pre-
sents a very picturesque appearance. The camp
viii be supplied with water from Grifin's Spring
and Bloody Run.
DISTINGUISHED Administrators the aTri-
vals at the Exchange last night, was Sir James
Ferguson, member Of the British Parliament,
who brought with him important official commu-
nicaiions-so at least it was announeed-from
our commissioners in Europe tc President Davis
Ex-Presidtnt John Tyler, Gen. Wise and others
The arrival of this distinguished nobleman is
regarded as full Of significance and creates quite
a stir in official and outside circles. His Lord
ship and suite reached here ria Memphis.
HEALTH OF OR SOLDIERs.-Army surgeons
declare with confidence that the crisis Of the
sickness among our soldiers has been passed, and
that already noticeable change has taken place
in the character Of our camp diseases. The
prevalent typhoid fever is far less yirulent than
formerly, and yields with comparative readiness
70 careful medical treatment and good nursing
Aleasels and ordinary feFers are also rapidly
abating. With these favorable Indications of an
improved state Of camp hygiene, the hope of the
general healthfulness Of our gallant home-delrn-
deTs during the approaching winter, does not
appear an improbable one.
THE ARAIoRY-This useful institution is now
in fun blast in making, repairing, and altering
muskets for the use Of the army The machinery
used IN these useful operations are chiefly that
which we so providentially recovered at Harper's
Ferry. and which by practical poetic Justice is
dalv made to contribute 10 the destruction of the
Vandals. whose terror alone prevented them
from completing the demolition which they hoped
70 effect About seyeRtv-hve Of the old flint
lock nuskets are being daily altered into services
able percussion guns at these works. About
5000 Of these weapons yet remain on hand, and
ten thousand or ulore--belonging 10 the Com
nlonwealth-arc, probably, scattered throughout
the Stale. Col. Dinlmock, who has the work of
alteration under his supervision, is, however,
making strenuous efforts to secure the possession
of every available gun belonging to the State
ARRIVAL OF SICK SoLDIERs.-Two hundred
and fifty sick and disabled soldiers reached Ricll-
mond by the Central train yesterday from our
army of the Potomac, and were conveyed to the
several hospitals, where quarters had been pre-
yiousiy prepared for their reception.