Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-11-10
PauIseu's BIindfoId Chess Play im Eng
land.

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land.
The arrival of lIr. Paulsan, the American chess
player in London, has already been noticed.
M. Paulsen, it viii Dee remembered, played
sgainst PauI MorPhy IA the chess tournament
held Il i New York some time since. lie now ap-
pears in London as a blindfold player, beating
no less than ten opponents simultaneously. The
London Star has this account OF his wonderful
performances :
Mr.. Paulseu offered TO play, blindfolled, ten
Of the best players Ofthis country, and carry on
the games simultaneously, Mr.. PaUlseH had
previously been victorious in a contest on the
same terms with fifteen players; but they were
not all first class, and after his triumph be eN-
pressed a wish to be pitted against ten Of the
abl-st players that could be produced.
The match yesterday mas excited great inter
est in chess circles since the prrliminaries
were arranged, and when it commenced there
was q uumerous company in the room, which, it
is needless 90 say, consisted chiefly Of chess
players. The following are the names OF the
ten gentlemen who We're Mr.. Paulseu's opponents
viz: :. Mr. Mackenzie, amateur ,. Mr.. SabOu-
rolf, Russian Embassy; 3. Mr. Maude, London
Chess Club; 4. Mr.. Howard, s.. James's Club;
r. Nj. Barnes. st. Georges Club; 6. Ar. Bur
den, amateur Z, Mr.. Campbell z. Mr.. Robey;
2. Mr.. Lamb, amateur; 10. Mr. Wormsld, Hon.
Secretary 81. James's Cub.
At two O'Clock in the afternoon, Mr.. Paul
sen assembled a platform in the center Of the
room and seated himself in a chair. For the
instruction of those who are uninitiated in chess
matters il may be stated that literally he was
not biindfOlded-that is 10 say, there was no
bandage round his eyes; but as his beck was
toward the players, and his face directly to-
wards the window, it was physically impossible
that he could see anything on the boards OF ms
opponents. He was quite cool and collected,
and appeared 20 contemplate the result without
any misgiving. He had the first move ~ all
the games, aud he announced kings pawn :
and all round. The game proceeded slowly,
and Il soon became apparent that, although Mr..
Paulsen had undertaken TO combat ten oppo-
neuis, he was really playing against the most
Of the gentlemen in the room, who were con
sultiug with his opponents as 10 the tactics by
which be could be defeated.
The match was entirely for honor. MT.
Pauleen, indeed, had a small bet m hs own
favor with Mr.. Mackenzie, but otherwise there
was no betting. Now as TO the result. At hye
o'clock Air. Campbell was declared he victor III
hiaaams az ten o'clock Nj. sab0uT, was
equsllv fortunate, and at half past ten Nj.
Mackenzie confessed himself beaten aud re-
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offered to draw, " hich Mr.. Paulsen agreed TO-,
although he bad tLe best Of the game, and
about five minutes after the game with Nj.
Barnes was also drawn. Shortly after one
O'Clock Mr.. Lambs game was also drawn. Inc
remaining games Nere drawn.
During the contest, which lasted nearly
twelve hours, Mr.. Paulsen was out Of his chair
for about two minutes, aud the only refresh
mont BIZ partOok Of was a glass OF WatI.
GEN. BRECKNRIDGE.-HOn. John c. Breck-
inridge arrived in this city yesterday afternoon
by the train from Virginia, which bad been de-
lsyed by a freight train running OIL the track
In consequence Of the miscOnuectiOn he was
compelled to remain here until to-day. He has
been appointed by the President a brigadier
general, and Is on his way TO Kentucky, the
field OF service TO which he is assigned. The
snpoinunei { viii be hailed with satisfaction by
The country, and especially the patriots OF hen
lucky.
Last night Gen. Breckenridge, in response tc
the calls of a large number Of citizens, whom
fine ruruor of his arrival drew TO the Lamar
House, appeared upon the balcony aud made q
bricf, but eloquent and patriotic speech.-hHof nor
ujis RfgistfG Noe. :.
Col. r. Il. r. CoBB-This gentleman has
written o latter 10 q friend in Athens, IN which
be says:
DO not suffer my name to be run for Con
press. / would not serve if elected. l shall g
10 Richmond for a short time in November, u
fght for the army, then reirrH7o Fgt "'h It.
e TIL. Is the spirit of The true soldier. II T.
should prove to be contagious, il VIII do good.
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The Philadelphia Bulletin says the United state.
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Cd in 1858, aud ought 10 be almost as good al
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II SIDE had beou twenty years at sea. Scarcely
"a timber IN her is sound, and her engine an
boilers are IN q terrible condition. aud before SD
, can be nut IN serviceable order, forty OF hft,