Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-24
NORTHERN aNTKLLIGRNCE


The St. Louis Democrat, of the 18th, states
that Gen. Buell. now has under his command in
Kentucky, one hundred aud ten thousand Federal
troops.
The election for members to the Federal Con-
rress in the third and Eth Missouri Congress
ional districts has been ordered by the bogus
Governor, Gamble, to take place on the SOth inst.
The members to be elected propose to fiji the
places vacated by Messrs. Clark and Reid.
The information at Cairo, on the 10Th, was
! that New Orleans had been attacked, and rein
/ forcements had been ntdown from Columbus
That attack is a myth, 50 far. When it is made
reinforcements viii be found close at hand.
The Missouri Republicans appear determined
! to have both the seats in the q. S. Senate from
that State declared vacant, and have already got
to quarreling for the position among themselves.
Blair, it is understood, has the inside track for
the seat of Mr.. Polk, but his claims are being
warmly contested by Judge Breckenridge. The
abolition bogus legislature will of course allow
Blair to win. The seat-of Mr.. johnson IS being
looked after by Messrs. Henderson and Hall.
The New York Tribune says the rebels are
in sore need Of men. Iudiscriminate impress
ments have failed to fill their ranks, and they are
arming the blacks" How this world is given to
lying!
A fire occurred at Elyria, Ohio, a short time
since, which destroyed twenty-three buildings.
A dispatch to the northern associated press,
dated December 18th, SAYS: It is regarded as
settled that Congress viii adjourn on Thursday
next. for two weeks, to enable the members to
pass the holidays at home. No important legis-
ton viii be attempted this week, though the ultra
Republicans are very anxious to press through
a resolution expressive Of their views, before
Congress takes this recess"
The Federal steamer Constitution arrived at
Fortress Monroe on the 18th. a northern dis
patch says ste left Boston on the 2lst of Novem-
Der with the 10Th and 9Th Connectic u regiments,
arriving at Ship Island on the Sd of December.
The troops were landed the next day by some
steamers. The Constitution remained at Ship
Island four days and sailed for Key West
A dispatch from Washington, on the 18th, says
that the unanimity in both Houses OF the Federal
Congress, in favor o. the prOpriety of confseating
Confederate property and emancipating slaves,
is such that it is believed there will be little diff
fculty in obtaining even a two-thirds vote.
A loving arrangement has taken place be-
tween Cameron and Thad. Stevens, who, al
though citizens of the same State, had not spoken
for years. A northern paper under date of the
18th, mentions the particulars. Stevens, in al
luding to the secretary's report, spoke of him in
the highest terms. Cameron entered the House
during the session. walked up to Stevens seat
and extended his hand, which was grasped
warmly. The two afterward walked up the
avenue together. So it seems that after being
rickled himself, Cameron brought the titillsting
process to bear upon his former enemy, and
both were pleased.
Il is u lerslood at Washington, it is said, in
diplomatic circles, that Mexico is preparing to
make a vigorous resistance to the invasion of
France, England and Spain, more vigorous than
the allies al one time anticipated.
During q review Of bis troops a few days
since, Gen. Sumner, of the Federal army on the
Potomac, was thrown from his horse. A NIB was
broken and other injuries sustained, but there
was no doubt of his recovery.
The bark Agnes had arrived at Baltimore,
with information that she had spoken the Eng
lish brig Mary Morton, which reported that the
Sumter and Iroquois had a severe engagement
and one Of them, she did not know which, had
put into Martinique to repair.
At Dubuque, on the 10th, a woman named
Stokely shot a Capt. Conway, killing him in
stantly. The act was committed in selfdefense
at her house. Conway is wei known on the
river. He was mate of the steamer Milwaukee
loo. seaso,