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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-22

The company have no losses or claims unpaid.
 SETH P. BEERS, President. JASON WHITING, Secretary. July l, 1861. tf13
 Directors of the Company. lion. Seth P. Beers, Shelden Osborne, Jason Whiting, Philip S. Beebe. Abijah Catlin, Henry R. Colt, Charles Adams, George w. Thompson. A. s. Lewis
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
An AboIrlionist Repudiated.

The Union Democrat, published at Dayton,
Ohio, a paper whichwarmly advocated the Union
movement at the last election, flying the Todd
ticket at the head of its columns, says, in discuss
ing the Union State Senator question:
The Cincinnati Enquirer is right in its re-
marks. The Union Democrats made no bargain
with Ben. Wade. They don't owe Ben. Wade
anything. They regard Wade as a pestiterous
politician. IL Congress he was against cOmpro-
mise, aud has always been a bitter opponent of
Democratic men and measures. We take il
too, that the old Wings are not under any obi
cations to Wade. He once declared that the
Wing party is not only dead, but stinketh He
helped to break up the Wing party. Conserya-
tive men Of all parties are not apt to look on
Wade with favor.
Il ought not to astonish any man, therefore, if
the Union conservative men Of Ohio should de-
sire the election of some one representing then
views. They certainly are not in favor Of one
who, IN part, is responsible, by reason of his ex.
IRENE views and course as a politician, for the
trouble now affecting the country. They are not
in favor OF one who thinks the Chicago platform
worth a civil war. They are not in favor Of one
who puts party before country. The country
can get along without Ben. Wade. Who ough.
to complain Of a change, when we have such mel
as VIM. 5. Groesbeck, Peter Odlin, Thos. Ewing
and others Of great ability to choose from ? Tn,
Union Democrats ask for a change. Let SOM
man from Southwestern Ohio be chosen, and al
the valleys of the Miami will cry out for Joy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

One of the most extraordinary salt wells on
record, perhaps, is that now being operated at
Wellsviile, Columbiana county, Ohio. The well
was sunk in anticipation offndiug oil, but when
at a depth of four hundred and eighty feet, the
borers struck a vein of gas, which burst forth
with such violence as to eject all the tools used
in boring. together with two hundred feet of pipe
which had been previously introd ICED. The
boring had developed a very strong vein OF salt
water. and the gas continued to spout the whole
column of salt and fresh water furnished by the
well. to the height of one hundred and fifty feet
for six months. The idea of manufacturing salt
was then conceived, and after the necessary
mans, tanks, etc, were put up, the work was
commenced. The gas was brought in pipes
from the gasometer and introduced into the tur-
mace in various jets, which, being ignited, per
form the whole office of eva"Orati0n without any
other fuel. The furnace CLOVIS with an intense
heat. and the flames issue from the top OF lt
chimney. The salt water flows at the rate o.
about six gallons per minute, and there IS more
than sufficient gas to evaporate the whole II
Yields about a barrel Of salt per hour. Inc gas
furnishes a pressure of one hundred and eighty
six hounds to the square inch, which is eighty OF
ninety pounds per inch more than IS usually al q,
lowed in running a locomotive engine Inc wei
il a most extraordinary one, and the owners
though they failed to find oil, viii, 1t Is believed
make A handsome thing out oft.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
Proper Endsr.cn,en,.

The legislature of Alabama passed the follow
ing, indo1sinE the action Of Ex-Governor Moore
No legislative compliment was ever more worth
lily bestowed
Joint Resolutions in Testimony Of the Ability, Patriot
ism and Fidelity Of Andrew 3. Moore.
WHEREAS. His ex~cellency Andrew B. Moore
Governor of the State of Alabama, during hi.
term Of service now about to expire, has beeI
surrounded by circumstances producing UntOre
seen exigencies and unusual responsibilities; anC
" hereas, he has provided! for those exigencie:
and those responsibilities with Ia determination
sagacity and patriotism highly commendab!e
and deserving the thanks Of the people Of thi,
State; and whereas, the cause Of southern liberty
and independence has bean greatly promoted anC
advanced by his bold and daring acti3p in seiz
ing the forts, arsenals and arms within the State
and also by his j~udiciOus and energetic efforts Il
feed, clothe and arm the soldiers engaged in the
defense of our rights; and whereas, he has beer
untiring in his efforts to sustain the State in the
extraordinary circumstances which followed hel
secession from the government of the United
States; therefore,
Be 1t TcscIced, soiA the concurrence Of the Sen
ale, That the present Governor of the State O.
Alabama, under the trying circumstances which
have befalleu his administration, has 50 acted as
to demonstrate his devotion 10 MS country anC
TIE cause of southern independence, and has ex
hibited a courage and capacity adequate TO the
emergencies surrounding him, and deserving the
thanks of the State he has served with suci
marked fidelity.
[Signedl ". IL CRENSIAw,
Speaker Of the house of Reps.
Il. NJ. PATTON,
President Of the Senate.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

A letter from gen. Benham TO Gen. Floyd
ReIatiug 60 Ihe Death Of the Rebel Col
CrOzhan.
The following letter appears in the correspon-
dence Of the New York HOTld, written at Gen.
Benham's headquarters:
| HEADQUARTERS Isl PRov'L BRIGADE, L. S. Forrest
AtHawkins' Farm, ) miles Southeast OF Fayetteyi l'
November -, 1861, ,
rigadier-Genera J. B. Floyd, c. S A:
SIR: In the skirmish which occurred yesterday
/ between the L. S. forces under my ommand
and your brigade, l regrett to be obliged to INFORM
YOU that Col. st. George Croghan, commanding
your cavalry regiment, as he stated 10 me was
mortaIlv wounded. He was shot through the
rigbt wrist and side, and the upper portion OF the
abdomen. the ball passing entirely I rough the
BODY. and lived from 9I A. NJ, when he was
wounded, till % +. N.
/ saw him in passing, a few minutes after he
was wounded, and he recognized me, cOnversing
freely but with pain, and shaking my hand on
leaving him, he requested me to state that he
4" died the death of a brave soldier AS he did,
in every way worthy Of his gallant and noble
father.
left him in charge of my brigade ana one
other surgeon, with hospital attendants and a
guard. and on nv return this morning from my
camp ground, the hospital steward handed me a
small blank memorandum book, IN whleh was a
history made by his request. OF winch 1 lnclose
Won a copv. He left his address, etc, with the
chaplain of the Tenth CCOl. Lytle's) Ohio regl-
ment. Rev. II. Z. o. Higgins, and told me that
his family were residing in Newburg New York
| will endeavor to communicate with them as
early as possible, and send each little memorial
fom him as | shall be able to collect them, for
vet cannot ascertain where most Of his property
has gone. as the people Of the house where he
pied would not attend TO il. have sent his re-
mains toward Fayetteville, where they WILDE IN
tered. if we are not able to take them to Gauley,
though | will. if possible, place the body there in
q box with salt, TO preserve II for his friends. 1t
will be subject to the order OF Gen. w. ,. Rosen-
cranz.
Aud now, having for the third time the oppor-
unity of extending courtesies somewhat OF this
character TO your Oficers-at nrst, IN returning
the baorrape, uniform, etc, of Colonel P0rteTteld,
at Phi!lippi, and afteTward, of preserving the
sword, effects, and body of General Garnet at
Carrick's ford-I trust your officers will appre-
ciate the desire thus exhibited of mitigating IN
every way the horrors Of this iratricldal strife, as
| think YOU yourself viii do me the Justice to be-
Eeve that | most earnestly wish it.
send this by a private citizen, as l thought
YOU would prefer it to a flag Of truce, and on &C
count of the uncertainty Of the means do not
send forward any of the little memorials pre-
served.
Very respectfully, your obd,t seTy't,
II. w. BENHAM,
Brigadier-General L. s. A.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20


The New York Heralds Boston correspondent
writes
The quarters selected for the use Of the rebel
commissioners are precisely the same as those
occupied by the other political prisoners. This
room is a few doors from Col. Dlmmick's head
quarters, in the same Tow, or rather under the
same root. The building is OF beautiful New
Hampshire granite, the roof forming the treplaln
Of the work. II has but one story above ground,
which is divided into several hne and airy apart
ments. The basement contains all the neces-
saries for culinary operations, with quarters Tor
servants, etc. The largest rooms are about SIX
teen feet square, with high ceilings, and lighted
by two large windows. 4 marble mantel adorns
the room, and a large CRATE furnishes the con
v~enience for a good fire. The furniture OF the
room consists Of a plain pine table, a few camp
stools. the baggage of the occupants and a low
wooden bedstead. A good straw mattress, with
piilows Of the same material, and heavy army
blankets. make up the furniture of the room.
To say the least, the quarters are much better
than they desc We. As to living, they eau mess
with their friends at the rate OF one dollar per
diem, having al the staple comforts OF the mar
ket on The table.
Ifthey are given to the use of the weed, they
can indulge that taste, for smoking is allowed,
but liquors are prohibited. In fact, almost every
thing but liberty is granted to them.
Owing to the decision of the government IN
relation TO the usage of political prisoners, L think
that some of these enjOyments will be curtailed
until we can learn that the gallant Corcoran and
others are treated better than they have been.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
The Pirate smith and Col. COrcOran.
The Philadelphia Ledger says;

a. 4 AAAeA@NAF-~ ~~Is' -
William Smith, who was convicted of piracy,
at the last term Of the United States Circuit
Court, occupies a cell along with his companion
Rockford. on the second corridor in the untried
department, and is in all respects treated as the
other prisoners in the same department. His
cell, ike the others, is furnished wit a bed aud
bedstesd, table and stools, and is well lighted
and ventilated. Heis allowed to see any Of his
friends, and can receive any articles from them
but such as the rules Of the prison prohibit and
as to his fare, the government provides ample for
that, the amounts allowed for the subsistence Of
each United States prisoner being f~orty-three
cents per day. If Col. Coreoran, who, accor-
ding to the acting Secretary Of War of the Con-
federate States, is to be confined in a cell appro-
propriated TO convict felons, and to be treated in
all respects as if such convict, and TO be held for
| execution in the same manner as Smith, the pi-
rate, now IN MOyamensing, under conviction,
only receives halfas good treatment as Smith is
now receiving, he will have no cause to COM
plain. Until sentence is passed, prisoners are
never treated as felOns here. They remain on
the untried side Of the prison until the judgment
of the court is pronounced. Smith has not been
sentenced nor is it probable that he viii soon be.
The trials Of the other prisoners have been post
poned until the next term of the circuit court,
and it is not likely that he will be sentenced be
fore that time.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
E-,aIns,ee,s Es.a,scd.

A~CARD-Havirg received authority from Columbus
to org mizs "a company Of volunteers to join a regiment
already in service a. that post, and whose term Of szr-
vice viii expire in June next, l will be pleased to enlist
al abIe-Jodiel men, between the ages Of Is and IS, who
desire TO serve their country faithfully and uamurmur-
ingly. To al such, 1 win furnish an improved musket,
uniform and subsist them till mustered into service.
Squads Of five or more me1 from the country viii, upon
making application TO ma at this Office, receive imme-
diate transportation to this city. Apply to Capt. E. NJ
Reading, box I2J, p~ostoHce, or At the recruiting office,
No. Is Adams street, near Front Row. dl4-2w
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
ARMS FOR THE VoLUNTEERs.-we call

ARMS FOR II YOLUNTEERs.-We call at
t"ntion to the general order Of Brighten Carnes, calling
for the surrender, according to the provisions OF the act
of the Legislature, of al the arms in his brigade for the
purpose of arming the thousands Of volunteers who have
already rendered their services for twelve months. A
compliance with this order is not only "a dlty enioiued by
patriotism. but also one imposed 10y law and every true
southron viii respond without delay. by reference to
the provisions Of section eighteen Of The militia law, en-.
braced in Gen. Carnes order, it viii be seen that the
colonies Of the different regiments are required 10 appoint
three dsiuterested fnrchOlders, competent men, 10 assess
the value Of the arms that may be surrendered, for the
payment Of which the faith OF the State is pledged There
should be no delay in this matter. Those willing to fight
for the cause must Be armed
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

CAMP BEAUREGARD-We are advised by a
friend that Camp Beauregard, in Graves county,
has been strengthened by endorsements from
Tennessee, and can be successfully held against
10000 of the enemy. There is no prospect Of a
fight in that section, however, this winter. The
L~incolnites are committing all sorts of depreda-
tions on the citizens and their property about
Mayield, compelling men TO take the oath,
etc.-BoUltng Green C0Rrier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

LOOK OUT FOR A FRAUD-We have lying
before us a one dollar note Of the Farmers aud Mer-
chants Bank of Memphis a concern which exploded
seven or eight years ago; it has a date, and is numbered.
but has no names of cashier or president attached to it.
These notes, and also notes Of two dollars, and perhaps
Of higher denominations, are being paid out by s~windlers,
and the public win do well TO be on the look out for
them. The engraving is genuine, but the note, of course,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

Tue PLAY TO-NIGHT-There was a good
house last night to witness the debut Of The new dramatic
troupe. The performance was good and was received
with many expressions Of delight by the audience. Al
excellent bill is offered for this evening and all who
would wish to pass an agreeable evening and enjoy a
little ster ing amusement win find Odd Fellows Han the
place to 90 to.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

The SONGSTRESs-We heard very many
Communications passed yesterday upon the singing Of Miss
Bang at the concert on Wednesday evening. With a lit
tie variation this lady can use the words of Julius Cesar
on her return TO Nashville and say Il came, Sung, l
o~vereame.' Her charming voice aud brilliant execution
have won for her many hearts. We have also heard the
very excellent manner in which Prof Eatzenbach has
conducted a succession Of concerts for the benefit Of pat
riotic and benevolent institutions, spoken Of in w&m
terms. His efforts deserve all the praise they receive
both for their object and for the skill and talent cvinceI
both a. manager and musician.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
sALE OF oTTY LOTS FOB TAxEs.
VENDITIONI EXPONAS.
To John 3. Bowen, Tax Collector for the CITY of Mempbis

NOU having reported to the Law Sdsd the Common Law and CHoTyC 1I the City dMmphs AS
city crp%2h,9 Tax hr sadly ThmWr been paid also supplemental lit for hs SD and d e4m-n.
eOchbr1 Fern 1851 Of adGutB in words Wd fgWsHh follows bwH:
l. JOHN bowen CHedDm heC OTBtT Fax hetvF Memphis for uHh corporate yW com
unmg on the LIST day Of July Il and ending on tn Hh dwm M. .NI do hereby rurru the Lw
the Common Lava dChanoHyC Court dhe City Of Memphis TemSee tn following Town CITY Ir
parts Lots situate lying and being whhnh he present corporate msofu the Cyo Memphis aforesaid ~
Fmd hea Jr Gfhr
TaxO the following described bHm pHtsdbHA
also report r euhmau0naH list of PROPERTY hereto atanI mIm marked" Supplemental List" won which
orPHatT Tax trhe3d eEpoahw year bgnnngm hel dy6 July, 1850 and ending mheJGh bay
Of June ID;a md also for the I'D 0pUuhe year beginning on the ldhyd July. 1853 antelhng ON
Uh day of June 1883 remains R and unpaid and hat there are mo- rmd @Gb belonging to uSRuvr
rghHul ovnsOf adp property upon which, lean dHan sufficient satisfy the Taxo on same 70 tn ad3d
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
a Gard.

My house was last night in imminent danger
Of being burned and was only saved by the untifing
efforts Of the H0bieJrsusH Of Memphis. To them l return
my most heartfelt, grateful thanks, especially to Fire Com
pany Not To the many citizens who also devoted their
entire energies to the preservation Of my property, I
would also tender the thanks of myself and family, for
without their efforts would have been to-day homeless.
To Nj. Shepard, of the Planters Bank Mr.. Hutton, Mr.
R b. Hawley, 3r. Henry Maddox, and many others, 1
feel especially grateful, and can only hope in some way
hereafter TO be of some benefit to them. To one and all
l can only return my sincerest, most profound thanks.
NJ. HEALY.
ALEunHIs n.coruhnr 10 IsEI .
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
Texas Items.

We have Galveston papers to the 9th instant.
The CiUiiaR of that date has the following:
We are left alone in our glory. Our cOtem-
porary of the Netrs has sought the delightful
shades of Houston, where his paper is to be pub
Iished. Yielding to the apprehension Of the peo-
nile generally, and believing it a duty, under the
circumstances, to place that portion Of our ma
terisl which we do not need, beyond the reach
of danger. we shall send a considerable quaint
ty to the u~p-c0untry, retaining only enough to
keen our business in operation on a war basis.
notwithstanding all the street talk about eyac-
uation, etc, TO be heard in outside circles, and
which is gravely published, on the alleged au-
tbority of a council of war, by the Houston
| TIeGrqph. we believe that should the enemy
come. Gen. Hebert will afford fighting enough
10 accommodate the anxious gentlemen who
have been sDiin' for a fight for the last ten
wears. and who have retired to the up-countTy in
disgust, because they think he is disposed to dis
turb their ~favorite pastime OF demolshing Lin
colnites. We believe fighting ground will be
| pIeuty and if Galveston should be attacked,
| and It's fate should be to fall before superior
strength and numbers, we expect to Haunt the
last issue of the CiUilian in the face Of the foe
and if we can't move our type, sack a printing
Office and JOIN our old neighbor and the balance
of the rear guard.
OF the Matamoras fight the CiUaiaH quantity
observes
The result of this terrible weeks work is forty
or ffty killed. If the destruction of life goes OF
at this rate. there is no doubt the allied power
now in the Gulf will interfere on the score o
| humanity
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
MEMPHIS TOBACCO QUOTATIONS.

FLOUR-The market is ext emely dull We did not
hear Of a sale Of moment.
WHEAT-The demand is active and prices firm and
unchanged. Sales 300 bushels lair to prime at SL65G
SL7J; 515 prime at Sl75; $50 a, same "A at samei IS
fair at 81 80, and I5 mixed at SI.5O0SL60
CORN-B scarce and in active demand, with small
sales at 75GS5c. for common to prime white.
OATS-l2O bushels sold at SL.00.
RYE-GO bushels prime sold at $40.
BRAN AND HAY-Nothing reported.
P~EAS-About 600 bushels changed hands at 81, SLlo,
and SI2J, according to guilty.
CORN MEAL-I2j bushels sold at zoe.
SUGAR-Markct quiet aId prices a shade easier.
Sales 50 hhds. at a. 04l2c 8 at &c 20 at 32Ie. 9 at
4sc. :; 10 at 4lsc. u at 2I.c, and 5 at 44c.
NOLASSES-Denand less active but prices unchangd
Sa'es 500 brls. at 25c, and 50 at 24025e.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-At four o'clock last
evening a dispute occurred opposite obi Fellows hall
on Main street between Mr.. Rogers and Alexander Mar
shall. 1t i said that Rogers drcw a pistol when Mar
shall Immediately did the same and fred, but the ball for
tunately missed the person aimed at. Officer Morgan ar
rested Marshall
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20
Approved, Dec. 3, le6l.
JOHN GILL SHORTER.
How seward Modified rhe President
Message and the President Modified
CaErerOn's Report.

CannerOn's Report.
Last Thursday Gen. Cameron completed hi.
report and sent it to the printers without submit
ting it to any one. On Sunday last il was com.
pleted. and proofs fell into the hands of GovernOl
Seward. He became very much alarmed, and
On Monday morning a cabinet council was called
and the Presidents message, which had been
completed Sunday night, was also brought up.
After a lengthy discussion it was concluded to
keep the message back until Tuesday, and fur
ther consider the question. At another meeting
on Monday night, Mr.. Seward secured an inter
~polation Of his ideas in the Presidents message
~1erJatim, and the Presidents matter was cHt out
Arranged in this way it was sent into Congress
on Tuesday
In the meantime Gen. Cameron was asked t.
change or moderate his report. He refused, anC
I'D to eleven o'clock P. NJ, Tuesday, it was
thought to be inevitable that either Gen Came
ron or Gov. Seward must leave the cabinet, auc
an entire Tecast be made.
The President finally settled it by going tC
Gen. Cameron and insisting upon his confirming
his report to a statement of the past, and not die
tate to Congress what they should do.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

A CRUEL WOMAN.-A woman, it is said, for
mere 'deVilment' yesterday ON South street, near De
soto knocked down a little girl Of three years old by
throwing at her a brickbat which inflicted a severe
wound Oh the child's head The woman viii be arrested.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

RETURNED-Ten of the prisoners of war in
this place were returned a few days ago. The ten were
selected by lot One Of them who was drawn, being a
single man, gave up his position to another who had not
been SO fortunate in the lot a. he, and who had left a
wife and family behind him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

FiRE-At one o'clock yesterday morning a
hre broke out on Winchester street near the bayou, in
the house Of Mr.. Thomas Lambert. Two frame houses
belonging to him were burned down, aud a SO another
dwelling house and three stables. The lire is attributed
Do incanlinr-sm-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

SALE or WoRSHAM House FURNITURE
We viii m the sale of the Worsham
House furniture on the 26th instead of the 3lst
Of December, and continue from day to day
until it Is all disposed Of
deI5.t1 RANrnAUT & COY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

FOREIGN MAIL.-The third special messenger
carrying sthe Southwest Express COmpauys mail, for
ali parts Of the world, viii leave New Orleans on Janu-
AIRY first. Letters can be handed in at the Southern Tx
press office in this city uu.l the eth of December.
j. J. President.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-20

ALARM-The alarm OF FIRE yesterday NOM
ing was in consequence Of a fire in Pinch, which was got
out without the assistance Of the engines.