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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-06-11

n Ons Of the most extensive stos dealers
80 New Orleans has given notice that be is
taxing measures 60 manufacture mis- own stock
50 that articles can be sold upon terms as fav-
orsbls a. those usually obtained. This Is g
step in the right direction, and IL TIE nechan-
fcsl resources Of tbs South are generally de-
vel0ped, we can soon demonstrate our inde-
pendsucs in every particular.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-06-11

VAn unfortu9k iaf.sident occurred to the
1st East Tennessee Ess 4nent, shortly after the
which ten men OF one conpsny, including
the captain, were seriously injured. One Of
the car trucks gave way, which caused the car
to run of the track and turn over The limbs
Of several were broken, others wers badly
bruised AID smashed, but no one killed. They
all belong to the company raised by Col
-VGrkn, nov under command OF Gel. More
iocsl Hsis ths least injured among them, and
thinks that in q few days BE VIII be well agaln,
when be viii proceed to jQin the regiment.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-06-11

FTIl the state * New Yoz'- ~
Efty papsrs opposed to Laucoln's army ihvad-
ing the South. Ia Ohio there are fourteen pa
pers which, in spite q neb law, and threats
Of violence, havs conc out in opposition to
Lineoln's war policy.
a. The Lebanon Klaiaesiaa says that
Hon. John Young Brown made a speech at
Hodgen Vile, Kentucky last week. 10 which
be took strong ground in favor Of The Southern
fr-f-ga-arv
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FEBrRAL FoRces Is The FfELD.-Itis esti-
mated that the forcs Of federal troops now IN
service at the different points, which may be
considered seats Of war, amount to about 95,-
0o0. and this does lot inelade the men 20 the
various camps, whose location is no. yet deci-
dsd upon. This force is stationed and con-
Ensnded az foilows:
south side Of the pctomas, BriE.-General
srenorell. q. .O10 Washington, etc, Brig
- fel5, 1900. Fortress Monroe,
k oP'N'O" 8rtler, 1000. Pennsylvania,
wet. re Passlersl Ksiu. Is coo; Cincinnati
ana western 'aTeinia, Maj.-tanerA AcCle %
lsnd. 1s COO; Cairo gnd vicinity, Brig General
Prentice, 900; Baltimore, etc, Brig General
CsdraIlader, 5.005; P1iiadelphia, etc, NAL
General Patterson, 5000 Total 95, 900.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-06-11

Bicarb, Soda Cream Tartar, Preseu MeYriil's Yeast
Powders, Indigo e,iive Oil, AseAes, fRichardsun 5
Dunhkm's) Krout. Blseking Fire Crackert. CigETs,
Chewing and smoking Tobacco, etc. GId2-2m
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-04-26
Proclamation by jefferson Davis
Letters Of Mayqus to be issued By the
Confederate States.

MONTGOMERY, April II. Whereas,
Abraham Lincoln, president of the Uni
ted States, has announced his intention of
invading the Confederacy with an armed
force, for the purpose of capturing its
fortresses, and thereby subverting its in
dependence, and subjecting its free peo-
pie to the dominion of foreign power
and whereas it has thus become the duty
Of this government to repel the threat
ened invasion, and defend the rights and
liberties of the people by all the means
which the laws of nations and the usages
Of civilised warfare place at its disposal
Now, therefore, ], Jefferson Davis,
President of the Confederate States Of
America, do issue this, my proclamation,
inviting all those who may desire by arm
ed service in private armed vessels on
the high seas to aid this government in
resisting so wanton and wicked an ag-
gression, to make application for commits
sions or letters Of marque and reprisal,
to be issued under the seal Of these Con-
federate States. And do further notify
all persons applying for letters Of marque
to make statement in writing, giving
the name and suitable description Of the
character, tonnage aud force of the YES
sci, the name of the place Of residence
of each owner concerned therein, and the
intended number of the crew, and to sign
each statement aud deliver the same to
the Secretary of State or Collector of the
port of entry of these Confederated
States, to be by him transmitted to the
Secretary Of State.
And l do further notify all applicants
aforesaid before any commission or letter
of marquee is granted to any vessel, or
the owner or owners thereof, and the
commander for the time being, that they
will be required to give a bond to the
Confederate States, with at least two re-
sponsible sursties, not interested in such
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WHOLE NUMBER 27S.

HARRISBURG, Pa. April IL. The
Governor has appointed Major General
| Biddle, of Carlisle, Adjutant-G General
Gen. Reuben G. Hale, of Philadelphia
/ Quartermaster- General, and Gen. John
w. McClain, of Erie, Commissary- Gen
CHICAGO, Ill.,, April II. Seventy
five United States troops from Minnesota
have arrived, under Major Pemberton.
The balance are expected tomorrow.
The Burlington Branch State Bank
of Iowa has offered to advance all the
money the Government requires to equip
the troops
DETROIT, Mich, April II. General
Cass, in speech to-day on the occasion
of the Board Of Trade unfurling the ma
tional flag, strongly favored supporting
the National Government.
Oakland county alone offers to raise
the regiment required from Michigan.
TRENTON, N. j., April II. The Gov
ernor has issued proclamation, in ac-
eordance with the requisition of the
President, for four regiments, all to re-
port within 20 days. The city is quiet
all demonstrations having ceased. The
True american, by request of its party,
will hoist the American flag tomorrow.
MADISON, April II. The Wisconsin
Legislature has adjourned sine de. The
Governors Guard have rendered their
services. Volunteer companies are form
ing in all parts of the State.
INDIANAPOLIS, April II. The Bank
of the State Of Indiana has rendered the
Governor all the money required to fur
nish the troops to sustain the government.
The First Regiment of Indiana volun-
teers leave tomorrow for Washington.
CINCINNATI, April II. The City
Council has rendered the Governor a
quarter Of a million in cash.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, April II. 1t is
rumored that the President is about to
order a fresh levy of militia, and that
Governor Curtin will reconvene the Leg
islature tomorrow, which was then to
adjourn.
ST. PAUL, MIN, April II. Gov.
Ramsey has issued a proclamation for
one regiment of volunteers, in response
to the call of the War Department.
HARTFORD, Conn, April II. The
largest and most enthusiastic meeting
ever held in this city is now in session.
II is called to sustain the Government. |
With the exception of few leading !
democrats the mass Of the people are
rue to the stars and stripes.
The banks of this city to-day rendered
ialf million to the Governor for arm
ng troops. The Connecticut regiment
will be organized in day or two and
repaired to respond to the call of the i
government. i
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aREAT UNION MEETINa IN NEW YORK.

Outbreak Of Popular L'dignatiO''-Dem-
Ocratic Newspapers Compelled to Dis
play the american Flag.
NEW YORK, April II. The meeting
Of the merchants was most imposing and
enthusiastic, representing the most veal
thy portion of the community. Twelve
hundred dollars headed subscription
list for the seventh regiment on the spot,
only twelve persons subscribing. Prob
ably $4,000 will be raised for them.
3-I5-Afternoon A mob has just
gone down Wall street TO the office Of the
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vessel, in the penal sum of five thousand
dollars, with the condition that the own
ers, officers and crew, who shall be en-
ployed on board, shall observe the laws
of these Confederate States, and the in
structions, given them for the regulation
Of their conduct, that shall satisfy all
damages done contrary to the tenor there
Of by such vessel during her commission,
and deliver up the same when revoked
by the Pre- ident cf the Confederate
States.
And | do further specially enjoin upon
all persons holding offices civil and mill
tary under the authority of the Confed-
crate States, that they be yigilant and
jealous in the discharge of the duties in
cident thereto. And do moreover SOL
emnly exhort the good people of the
Confederate States, as they love their
country, as they prize the blessing of
free government, as they feel the wrongs
of the past, and those now threatened in
aggravated form by those whose enmi;y
is more implacable because unprovoked,
that they exert themselves in preserving
order, in promoting concord, in maintain
ing the authority and efficiency of the
laws, and in supporting and invigorating
all the measures which may be adopted
for the common defence, ard by which,
under the blessing of Divine Providence,
we may hope for speedy, just and hon
orable peace.
In testimony whereof have set my
hand and seal this 18th day of April.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President.
ROBERT TooMBs, Sec,y Of State.
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MILITARY STRENGTH OF THE NORTH
AND SoUTH.-By the returns made and
published in the army register of 1859,
it appeared that the total number of all
the enrolled militia in the several States
was 2,727 ,486, of which number ], ,629,-
900 are enrolled in the free States, and
1,098,000 in all the slave States. The
number enrolled in the seven seeded
States was $4,000.
We have 100000 of inhabitants in
the free States. The seeding States
have about 1900, 900 whites, and 1885,
900 slaves. The slave States combined
have little more than 100000 whites,
and about 100000 slaves the latter be-
ing an element of weakness.
The seeding States have no navy and
can have none. They are not a maritime
people and can neither build nor sail ships.
The few vessels they have stolen are en-
tirely useless to them.
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THE FORCE OF VOLCANOES.

Cotopaxi, in 1888, threw its fiery rock
cts 5000 feet above its crater, while in
IVA the blazing mass, struggling for an
outlet, roared so that its awful voice was
heard distance of more than 600 miles.
In 1897, the crater of Tunguragua, one
Of the great peaks Of the Andes, flung
out torrents of mud which damned up
rivers, opened new lakes, aad in yallies
of thousand feet wide made deposits
six hundred feet deep. The stream
from Yesuvius which in 1897 passed thro'
Tore del Greco contained 33,600,000
feet of solid matter, and in 1904, when
Terro del Graco was destroyed a second
time, the mass of lava amounted to
46,000,000 cubic feet. In 1879, Etna
poured forth food which covered eigh-
ty-four square miles of surface, and meas
ured nearly 100000, 900 cubic feet. On
this occasion the sand and scorim formed
the Monte Rossi Nicolosi, cone two
miles in circumference and 1000 feet
high. The stream thrown out by Etna
in 1910 was in motion at the rate of a
yard per day, for nine months after the
eruption and it is on record that the
lavas of the same mountain were not
thoroughly cooled and consolidated ten
years after the event. In the eruption
of Vessvius, A. D. 79, the scorin and
ashes vomited forth far exceeded the en-
tire bulk of the mountain; while in 1860
Etna disgOrged more than twenty times
its own mass. Vesuvius has thrown its
ashes as far as ConstanGnople, Syria and
Egypt; it hurled stones eight tons in
weight, to Pompeii, a distance of six
miles, while similar masses wese tossed |
up 2000 feet above its summit. Coto-
paxi has projected block of 109 cubic
yards in volume distance Of nine miles.
in 1915, during the most ter
rible eruption on record, sent its ashes as
FAR as Java, distance of three hundred
niles of surface, and out of a population
If twelve thousand souls only swenty-six
escaped.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-04-26

FROM WAsHNGTON.-The CORES
pondent of the New York Evening Post
says -
The feeling against traitors in this
capital has grown intense within forty
eight hours. The man who dares openly
express his delight at the fall of Sumter
is watched, followed, and in some instan-
ces exposed to rough usage. Yesterday
a gentleman inquired eagerly at one Of
our places of public resort if it was GER
tain that Anderson's return FIRE killed no
one of the confederates The reply was
that no one was killed. His countenance
instantly became joyful.
A bystander came up fiercely with the
question, Sir, are you a secessIonist ?
Oh no ? was the answer, am only
glad thai no blood was she'd But how
came you to ask SO anxiously about the
rebels You did not seem to care whe-
ther Anderson's little band were destroy
ed or not The man was taken aback
by this aspect of affairs, and edged him
self away. 1t was afterwards discovered
that he is a secret secessionist The way
in which be was questioned will give an
idea Of the high state of excitement here.
Gen. Scott bears up well under the ar
iuous duties which now crowd upon him.
lie is cheerful, and ii is reported was not
At all surprised at the surrender of Sum-
Ter. In fact he anticipated the lombard
ment before the feet could do anything
affectual for the gallant Anderson's relief.
The President remains calm under the
excitement of the hour, and his friends
are agreeably surprised 20 find that his
health is gradually improving in the
midst Of the weighty causes which press
upon him. 1t is hardly probable that he
win go out to the Soldiers Home to re-
side, as was contemplated short time
ago. Under the present circumstances
it will probably he absolutely necessary
that he should be within instant reach of
his cabinet officers"
From the correspondent of the Phila-
lelphia Press;
Hon. G. NJ. Clay called upon the
President early to-day and urged the ne
'essity of public intimation by proclama-
ion that protection would be guaranteed
0 life and property in all the loyal states
# the Union. This protection is, OF
.onrse, implied and guaranteed by the
Constitution ; but reports have been put
n circulation in the Border Slave States
hat no protection will be given against
nobs and slave instructions. The ne
essity for an explicit intimation from the
Executive win allay apprehension, and
ecure the active cooperation of all
Union and conservative men in those
States. The subject was brought before
he cabinet counsel"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-04-26

CAPITAL CRnIEs.-Judge Nesmith,
of New Hampshire, made an opening
address to the Grand Jury in Dover, on
the 10th. that contained much informa-
ton. England, during the reign of Hen
ry VIII, which continued about 32 years,
publicly executed for crimes $4,000 of
her citizens--being about 1900 execu-
tons !or each year of this kings reign.
Within thirty years past her bloody code,
through the exertionts Of Sir Samuel
Romily, Brougham, Jeffrey aud others,
has been much amelioTated, and but nine
ty-fve capital offenses remain open to
punishment by statute law or construc-
ton. Still more recently, and during the
reign of Queen Victoria, material reforms
have been introduced into her penal code
Early in the history of this country
the crimes punishable with death were
reduced TO a small number, and gradually
that number has been diminished. AT
an early day blasphemy, witchcraft and
burglary were capitally punished but
of late years it is seldom that a person
has been executed in this section of the
country for any crime but murder, nor
has crime been increased by the change.
The whole number executed in New
for hundred years is Is
while in Massachusetts, from 1880 to
Jan. l, 1916, (sixty-six years there were
81 persons executed, and 20 who had
been sentenced to death, whose sentences
were commuted, also 4S sentenced who
we're pardoned- while two others SEN
.enced died in Jail.
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SYMPATHY OF THE Nova SCOTIA
PARLIAMENT.-HALIFAx, April I3.-
Intelligence of the bombardment Of Fort
Sumter reached this city by telegraph
this forenoon. The Legislature amid in
tense emotion, passed the following reso-
luton unanimously;
Resolved, That the House has heard
with deep sorrow and regret of the out
break of civil war among their friends
and neighbors in the United States that
this House, without expressing any opin-
ion upon the points in controversy be-
tween the contending parties, sincerely
lament that those who speak their Ian
guage and share their civilization should
be shedding each others blood, and de-
sire to offer up their fervent prayers to
the Father OF the universe for the restora-
ton Of peace.
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GsT To deal justly, love mercy, and
walk humbly with God; to be dilligent
m business, fervent in spirit, serving the
Lord to be afraid of a little sin, thank
ful for little duty, are nine excellent
properties of true piety.
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"No, my lord" she replied sobbing,
" 1 am poor and friendless,'
At that moment a noble looking man,
Sergeant Godson-bless him rose up.
"My lord" said he, l will undertake
the prisoners Defence"
/ confess | was at loss to conceive how
he could succeed in defending a cause 50
clearly proven, coupled with the confes-
sion. But the shrewd sagacity of the
talented lawyer enabled him to penetrate
deeper.
"Let the first witness be called" he
said with calm dignity.
The rustic soon appeared on the stand.
"Now inform US on your oath, said
the counsel, "were there not other milk
COWS the property of other farmers, in
fields adjoining that belonging to your
master?"
There were, SIR
"Can you swear that the prisoner
MIXED your masters COWS ?"
i think she did
Can you swear she did ?"
II cannot, because | didn't see her do
it."
THAT will do said the lawyer, with
a smile. Then turning to the Jury, he
delivered one the finest impromptu To-
rensic efforts l ever heard. What elo-
quence What pathos How he dilat-
ed On the suferings Of the prisoner
her long, gloomy incarceration-her sep
aration from her children-the anguish
she must have felt-the temptations in .
poverty and the need of charity. His
patbos touched the hearts of all present
even the Judge was moved to tears
Then followed scathing denuRciation
Of the heartless farmer, who quailed and
blanched beneath the burning words
| could not exclaimed the orator,
repress my indignation-and believe
that every Christian man in the court
feels indignant at one OF the most heart
less cases of inhumanity which has ever
come under my notices and l thank God
Tor this opportunity of pleading in behalf
IF this poor widow, and vindieatiug 'he
credit of humanity, and the honor of
my country. To ssrde the legal bearing
If this case sat little need be said. The
evidsace is a failure, and you cannot
onvict the prisoner-I defy you 10 do it.
Ter confession amounted to nothing
he did not say that she MIXED the plain
ifs cows, nor can he prove that she did.
you for your patience, gentle +
nen, ! leave the case in your hands, be-
ieving you will perform your duty by /
the prisoner" t
The counsel sat down with look of
riumph, while the court resounded with +
applause. The Judge in
is charge, endorsed the eounseps argu- /
lent, and the Jury, without hesitation
Pronounced their verdict, " Not Guilty" I
Never shall forget the joy portrayed 7
n that care worn face, at the sound of t
hose cheering words. a
You are acquitted, my poor woman, /
ut be careful whose cows you milk in q
lture." said the Judge playfully, being
pleased with the result. On C
saving the dock, she turned her eyes to- B
,ard the noble hearted man who had so z
defended her I
God bless you, sir" she exclaimed.
"Ay, God bless him." responded seve- !
al voices among the spectators, who c
loved to greet the poor widow with h
and congratulations.
A subscription was forthwith made, u
nd a handsome sum was put into the :,
ands of the poor woman, who hurried
long with a glad, grateful and yearning
cart to find and embrace her little ones. ,
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esT Some young men in Bennington
amused themselves the other night by
breaking down a dozen young shade
trees, doing mischief that several years
time alone can repair.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-04-26

Ca If you would be wise learn Justly
to estimate heaven and earth, the soul
and the body, time and eternity.
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"a A piece of land was recently sold
in London at the rate of 81 100000 per
acre.
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esr Sorrows are the shadows of past
Joys.
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G. Be very deliberate ia the choice
oi friend,
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CO Life is shortened by Irregularities
Of the liver.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-14

HI-Bonds -Dpe1oasas RailrOad-Notice Is
hereby 81 That the the Bonds New Dfeaus
Dpe0s and Great Western Railroad Company dine 1s
Der will be paid presentation oil the coupons the Louo
State Bank
eco In BENIN. r FLANDERS, Sec,y.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-10-14
aI,EGATssMOT TGEa "

T s5Rtl.. s. = - tOTfCE On FsEECTS0S
f. srs ICE an w e 4 4 a ssss.
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% the stats q Louisas pc qualified ysr. q ths u
isn. II as aas or III
A. aadsser z P ppi asss @
Superintendent Of Public Education. each for ts tenn
senators the General Assembly Of tho sa,eoe
Ssaf y sfq s ts a.ipS IT he PAh Of on ne LEFT
Representative General Assembly ofthe as fol-
The Pasis Of Orleans g; bank ,sal elect ons Rspresea
Te Fs RepTesesa,ye District of the Parish OF Orleans
The second Rep District Of tie Parish Of Orleans
'S " s 4;r az .srsea, ss u
shall elect fonr ReDresent stives :, - a
shah Rsprefshfs.ie 'A' 'Ah OF orleans
sittt District Of tie Parish Of Orleans
ne s:ta aspfsentaTs Distri:s Of The Parish Of 1rrsa
The Seventh District Of the Par IL rlsa,
The Eghih District the Parish Of Orleans
snT Ths e, sST, Shs {, kspr es.ntasiye
Tenth District of The Parish Of orleaes
NaS al there's further prsyaed by at on the first
III. qHalisea voters hrouebous The Parisi Of orissns "
z o siaa q s S fsr ,s rs
One Coroner for the Parish Of Orleans for the term If
One Assesor fer 'hat portion the Parish of Orleans on
-Four Assessors or the CITY Of Nc# Orleans to hold Their Of
Collector shall be elected for That port;os ri, ~.
the qualified voters thereof. "'''''p' f'Ssf eS
Tax Collectors each Of the Districts comprising tbs
One Tax Collector the rrss District of The New Or
leans. ..-- E y. 49, a?~'.E 7~>.'sN - "
One Tax Collector for the secord District the City of New
Tax Collector for the District Of she City Of New
Orleans. ~
ossni FAX Collector Tor tie Fourth District of the City Of New
And whereas: is further by at on the first
he
Of The Peace and the Orleans by the duly
One JUSTICE of The Peace by the Fist and Second
One Jasties BY the Third Representative Die
trict. r~ : ~
One Justice Of the Peace by the Fourth Representative Dis
One Js,iee Of the Peace by the Fifth Representa-
One Justice Of The Peace by the Seventh Eg Ninth
One Justice Peace by ths,Tentl Representative Dis
Ss ne fHs Ris s G Ssg 9sfa Il
leans the right bank HE Mississippi River "
Ard where's i is fgrther provided that on the first
Constsbetor each Justices Court Orleans 10 be
asffe s q ths Psaes f ne ssS o
hG one nc cs ossat et he First Justice Of the p, in m r
Second Represena,ive Dcts III Tue 'FS'
One Constable for die Second Justice the the Third
One Constable or Third of the Peace Fourth
One Fourth Justice of The Peace in the Fifth
an One H 1T he P p Justice Of the p,, in
se nghe saa he s . At % s.
sat y9te rs Of @ portion Of the Parish Of Orleans right
ons Constable Justice of the Peace in the
sHh e d St s y % Ss the G ssn.
I III NJ e e, ssFss
pose o receiving the votes of the qualified
By he DE By isw
reHrnn oee anu made to the
oi2'd Vt ''sA, b. ' + PA RI i2f Sheriff.