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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

20 The Richmond Examiner says il is M
derstood that the board of commissioners, 10
determine claims for indemnity under the segues-
tNtion act, win be speedily organized, aud with
the special view Of The continuation of the ap-
pointecs as members Of the Confederate count OF
claims, to be organized under tie permanent
Constitution. Judge Scarborough, Of Virginia,
is spoken Of as having been selected as presi-
dent of the commission.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

The Circulation Of the DAILY
APPEAL il larger than that Of
the Daily City Press Combined.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

~ State elections will be- held in New York,
Ohio and Iowa this month. Peace candidates"
are running in each Of these Stateg.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

Frost N MIssIssrPPI-The Yicksburg Hing,
Of the %, says:
Jack Frost made his appearance in this viciui-
y on Saturday morning last. BetBeen this city
and Jackson we kam that bis tracks were dis
tinetly visible.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

LIEUT. J. p. PERKSs-Our gallant friend,
Lieut. J. 2. Perkins Of the "Beauregards has
been commissioned by Gen. Pillow to recruit for
the army in West Tennessee. His headquarters
vii fr at Memphis, where any communication
viii reach him. he has been assured by Gen.
Pillow that bis company. if raised in time, shah
have the first arms issued to the soldiers called
out under the late proclamation Of Gov. Harris
Lieut. Perkins has cur best wishes kr his early
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

~ The State election of Mississippi takes
place gu the 9TH of October.
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FOR SALE.

4 large lot Of Singers Nc. SEWING MACHINES
n suitable for the manufacture OF army eioshinr. efc.
an new and 10 good order. Apply 60 s.. DaV. ESQ
Memphis ioetsv1 &c wHELEss,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

NASlTNGTON, srpt. 2J-Iunng the list week
il was so frequently reported from day to day
that orr troops had taken possession Of Mtfnson's
IIill that when last night this long predicted
event took place II found few believers among
those least excited by sensation rumors. A per-
sonsl visit, however, places the fact beyond
doubt. The American flag now iioais there in
place If flst Of The rebels.
attachments from Gems. Richardson, Kcasan nd
Wordsworth bFigades, and also from Gen. Frank
Inns, now occupy Munson's Hill, being in COM
mand Of Col Perry, Of the 9Th Michigan regi-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-05

Nt7IiNNi Vt Mn ItIhN, TO W.T.:
SIR; have determined to emigrafe, and here
by resign the Office I have held OF iudge Of the
tinted States in and for the district Of KEN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18
THE SELF-PROPELLlNG FIRE ENGINE.

The new steam sclf-propeiling fire engine lately
sent out here from the Novelty Works, New York,
to the agent in this city, Mr. F. W. c. Cook and
whose appearance on streets has twice attract
ed so much attention, will probably be purchased
by tho Board of Underwriters, who are now CON
siderng the subject.
1t an admirable machine, and will be available
only at heavy or large fires on the paved streets.
The Underwriters, if they buy it, will hold it
specially in reserve for cotton fires at the presses
or on shpboard. 1t is compact and highly
finished machine, clasticay set on its wheels, and
weighing about six tons, the weight being equally
distributed on the wheels. fore and aft. 1t propels
itself over square block and round stone pave
ments with the greatest ease, its degree of speed
being perfectly and safely regulated, It's water
throwing capacity has been proved to be very
great 1t will throw six IL inch streams $50 or 2l0
feet, and one 24 inch stream 270 feet.
Seven or eight Of these engines are in successful
use in different parts of the country, and is be-
ing made to the order Of the Emperor of Russia.
The pateutees are Messrs. Lee & Larned.
Whilst it will be well for the South to patronize
and encourage as far as possible all mechanics
and manufactures within her own limits, it will yet
be worth while to remember, if the North has to
be visited for machinery Of any kind, that the
Novelty Works are entitled to the preference.
There is no taint of Black RcpublicansE upon this
gigantic and famous establishment. Its multitu-
dinous ofl13ers and employ Is appeared in a body
in the great Bell and Everett procession in New
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

ST. CHARLES HoTEL.--A Torbest, Mexico; D
S Woodward, Theo Kent, Texas; W A Ewing
ton, Louisiana; F SAMSON, II NJ Warren, Mrs
Grange, Mrs Flanner, Texas; D Coleman, La
Fl F Williams, Memphis; + R Beck, Ala; j D
Bragg, Ark; j G Bell and lady, Ray, Kentucky;
Geo Mallory and lady, Mobile; DR. W P MeLure,
Miss Lafayette NcLure, Dan Morrison, Ark; Wm
F Randolph, A B Carter. R NJ Carter, DIR W s Glib
sou, Thos Shelby. R Woodburn, L Hardin, d.
Herndon, Misses NJ J and G Torrey, Miss; VIM
Knahe, Md; Blackburn, Louisiana w R
O'Neal, Miss.
ST. LOUIS HoTEL.-G A Williams, Texas; ] r
Froger, j K Sheppard, Ark; R Jameson, Texas;
Jim Jameson, J G Wright, Mrs P G Newton, e
Caba, ] G Carroll, P V Wesson, A Mohr, P N
Brown, Arkansas; " Harris, Carrollton.
CITY HoTEL.-G A q Poole, G G Adkins, R W
Goodwin, Miss Goodwin, La L Culbertson, Ark;
j c HarreI, G S Traylor, R L Reede, Gordon,
VIM D Browning, Miss Browning, Mrs Wells La !;
I W Biliingsley, Miss; W Burke, Ala; ColJones,
" L bum, Memphis; II Faulk, La; J Dieken-
son. Ark; Taylor and lady, La; c E Orr, Ky: !:
| ] Fl McDermott Texas; W Billingsley, Miss; ]
| G Willis, Miss MCDerm0tt, Texas.
ST. JAMES HorEL-Thos NJ Jones, . S A; D McD
Barkley, l. Z Moody, A Grey, III Johnson and
lady, Miss Austin, Texas; j G SOter G Chultze,
| S NJ Bowles La; Wells, Tenn; Burnett, A
Barr, La; W S Hamilton, La; G H Morton, Ill; ;
| G NJ Clark, X Vinng, W Fl Houeks n o; a
| Glider, Texas.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18
GAY TRAVELLER IN TROUBLE.
IcaYenWOrth Kansasl Herald of the 9Th

The Lcavenworth (Kansas) Herald of the 9Th
inst. published the following:
PASS HIM ARoUND.-L. L. Mayer, so well known
to most Of our citizens for his proficiency IN the
20 swindle husiness,n left here some time since on
grand tour. At Weston he succeeded in OBJ.
taininr money on his own checks. In ST. Joseph
he also obtained Il considerable amount upon n
draft upon what proved to be " some creature of
his minds eye" He has recently been heard Of in
ST.. Louis where he imposed upon several respect
able houses, by representing himself as a member
of well-llnown law firm i'll this city, and sue
ceeded in borrowing some money under this as
sumed name.
To another firm he represented himself in still
another character that OF the other member OF the
law firm above mentioned, and also borrowed
considerable sum of this house, signing the name OF
the Tcavcnwo1th lawyer to Il note for the amount,
which is Of course forgery. As he changes his
| name with spch remarkable facility we give de-
sCription Of him: Mayer speaks English without
any foreign accent is about five feet seven inches
high thick set about % years OF age, black hair,
full Gorid face large nose, walks with strut, and
| has large lump on his head, caused by bullet
wound.
He was admitted to the bar in this city about q
| wear since, and has probably taken the names OF
cases from the court docket with the names OF inc
attorneys as q guide in his operations, and is now
| probably, representing the Lcavenworth bar gen
| eralIy A liberal reward is offered for his appre
| hensiOn. When last heard of, he was in Cincinnati
| Ohio, en- route for New Orleans Charleston
Southern papers, to project their own citizens vii
| please copy.
The above being published in a city paper ol
| Saturday. the police put themselves on the watG
for the-ndividual described. Lieut.. Boylan, of til
First District, and special officer Farrell, Satur
day evening, spotted him, and arrested him at tn
corner of Canal and Cnrondelct streets just as h
was handing into q carriage respectable lady
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18


The only one of the First District Schools We
had the opportunity Of visiting last week was the
Paulding School. We were very much gratiGed at
the display made by the young ladies and boys at
this school. In Mr. Geo, W. Harby's department,
where we were most Of the tae we could spare,
the pupils acquitted themselves in their various
recitations in an admirable manner answering the
questions proposed with perspicuty and correct
ness; not adhering exactly to the textbook, bat
using their own explanations. This was remark
able in history ard definition. In grammar they
were particularly correct. Their reading WAS
clear, loud and emphatic, and elected universal
appreciation from a crowded audience. We were
pleased to see the worthy Superintendent, Mr.
Rogers, and two or three members of the Board
paying attention to the proceedings. We have
not room to further particuarize.
What is said of Mr.. Harby's department might
also be applied to Miss Emmersona. We stepped
into the other rooms for O short time, where all
appeared to be going on in the best possible man
ncr. There are no better schools in the country
than the public schools Of the First District.
The Paulding School, we should state consists
of two departments, female and male, in each de-
partmcnt 232 pupils, making total of 464. Miss
EmmerRon is principal Of the female, and Mr. Geo.
W. Hardy of the male department.
The following are the names Of the boys who are
candidates for the High School: John Whidden,
Thomas Cooney, Henry Maddin, Gabriel Bryant
VIM. Maddin, D. McConnico John Soinger, John
Riley, Pat Drscoll, Stephen Howell, ]. DeMerritt,
and Il. Forbes.
The young ladies are Misses Mary A. Breeden,
Mary Berry, Margaret Gahern, Emma Martin,
Fredrica Patton, Louise Patten, and Fanny Ira
ri
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

After the presentation ceremony, the company
marched up town to the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, On Baronne street. where the flag was
duly consecrated according to the ceremonial Of
the Church for such occasions. The Church was
jammed with the fashion and wealth of the city !;
the spectacle was altogether splendid, and most
impressive to behold. Prayer for the flag and its
cause was offered up; the choir, strengthened for
this occasion by the addition of lady and gentle
men singers from other churches. gave some most
thrilling sacred music, and the flag was duly conse-
Grated, the Rev. Father Booker officiating. Around
the altar were ranged the following young ladies as
godmothers to the flag, and the following gentle
men as sponsors:
Godmohers.-Misses Emma Denegre, D. Rem
shaw, G. Richardson, P. LeSeur, Julia Rawe L..
Kennedy, F. Cammack, Armide Giquel, E. Hallen,
Alth6 White, and AlthG Bright.
Gedfathers.-Brig. Gen. E. L. Tracy, Adj. Gen.
N. Grivot, Hon. J. McCAeb Hon. W. r. Miles,
Hon. T. N. Marks, A. B. James, Esq, Col D. Ed
wards, Col. c. DeChoiseul Col. Reynolds, Col. Lay,
Lieut. Escheman of the Washington Artillery, and
Lieut. Metcalf of the Crescent Rifles.
After the ceremony at the church, the company
marched around with their proud and beautiful
flag, and finally returned to their armory on Camp
street, (Armory HalD where a collation. was in
waiting, to wind up appropriately the pleasing
ceremonies of the day. The good things and the
good wines were properly dispatched, and numer
Gus toasts were given and patriotic speeches made
by the members of the company and by the able
and eloquent gentlemen who were included among
the guests. We regret that our space forbids oul
giving the particulars of this pleasant reunion
All in all, Capt. Todd and his men had reason tc
be proud of the beautiful prize they received, and
of the interest and admiration which the event ex
cited throughout the CITY.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

VARIETIES THEATER.-An0tter Great Attraction.
There was no performance last night, the Varieties
company being engaged in final rehearsal and
exercise of the sceneres of the splendid new Scot
fish drama, adapted from Walter SCOTS famous
novel; and entitled Jeanie Deans, or the Heart of
Mid-Lothian.'
The entire resources Of the theater in the me-
chancal and scene painting way have been brought
into requistion, whilst the whole strength of the
company is included in the cast. 1t will be the
first production of the drama in New Orleans and
as the whole Varieties establishment has been pre-
pairing for it for weeks, the multitudinous patrons
of the theater may tonight expect treat of more
than ordinary interest and beauty.
Who that has read the " Heart of Aid-Lothan''-
(and who has Twill not wish to see It's scenes
portrayed and Its characters acted by the unrvaled
be preceded by the farce Of Sarah's Young Man."
Look over the advertised programme.
ST. CHARLES TnEATEE.- George Jd1nison.-Mr.
Eddy had full house and splendid farewell ben
eft on Saturday night. Mrs. Perrin also had a full
house and remuncrative benefit last night. 1t was
feature to see Jordan, the actual and still living
drummer of Chalmette, acting as drummer in the
play of j" The Battle of New Orleans "a play
whose portraiture of the great event was about as
similar to it as-as as an elephant is to steam
boat. [We'd like to have Old Jordans private
opinion about the difference between the real bat.
tle forysix years ago, and the play last night in
both of which he was prominent actor, as well
as some account of the difference in his emotions
on the two occasional
Tonight, Mr.. George Jamison, an excellent actor
and old New Orleans tavorite, begins short en-
gagement, appearing in his popular character of
Uncle Tom, in "Tho Old Plantation" which piece
he brought out so successfully when here several
years ago Jamson's ONc'e 1on' is the hue de
hneaton OF Inc ooutnern negro' an" Ills ont J0Snce
to him to state that he mas never IN any other part
OF the country Playeu any otfer sort OF o"ee 1on'
Alter The play to'hlSnt' ben Debar appears as
1ooMeS.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18
A SPLENDID TuRNpUT.

The Orleans Guards, a battalion of four compa-
MES, (whese organization we have heretofore par
ticularized) turned out yesterday and had a grand
parade around town, and drill at the Creole race
course. They were fully uniformed, armed and
equipped, and numbered some $40 men. They
were accompanied by the Chasseura,a Pied, or
Louisiana Foot Rifles They had fine day and
dry streets for tner exercises and were sufficiently
admired by the thousands of people who congre-
ted all along their line of march. The Orleans
Guards, well as the Chasseurs, (as We have here
tofore stately are composed of the flower of our
creole population, including many men of wealth
and OF distinction: For the short time the Guards
havcbeen in existence, they are the largest, most
elegantlooking and best disciplined corps yet
in New Orleans. They ore iu fact a surprise and an
astonishuaent to great many people.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18
NUMBER 299.

with whom he was seen to come ont Of tie resi-
dence of a lawyer of distinction in that vicinity
The lady was explained to, and left in deep rnoFt&
fcation. She said she had knoTn him for years IN
St. Louis, and mp to this time had believed him to
be perfectly respectable.
Mayer was put ander lock and Key, where he
now is, awaiting re Suisition-though it is not GER
tain whether the Governor will recognize requi-
aition from Kansas or assour under the existing
state of national affairs. 1t has been found that
Mayer, few days since, attempted to bamboozle
Alderman Whitney out of large lot of valuable
furniture at his store, Royal street, and that be
was turned away from the st. Charles Hotel, and
his baggage detained, for nos paying his bills. He
is young man of good appearance and address
is native Of Cincinnati and ia said to be respect
ably connected.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

FIRE IN MILLINERY STORE.-On Saturday morn
ing at about o'clock, the fashionable millinery
establishment of Mines Seeuws & Dumont at the
corner of Bienve and Royal streets, was dscov
cred to be on fire. The prompt arrival of the fire.
men saved the building from destruction, and con-
fined the damage entirely to the front store on the
ground floor.
The fire originated, evidently, at the center of a
long counter running on one side Of the store, part
of which was reduced to cindcrs. The shevings
against the wall nearest to this counter were par
TALLY burnt, with their rich contents. The wood
work around the store, the doors and the ceiling,
were merely seorched but not burnt. A small
quantity of goods, therefore, was consumed but
owing to the delicate nature of the articles, rich
Silks laces, embroidered dresses, parures, ribbons
and artificial flowers, the contents of the store
were entirely spoilt by the water and smoke.
The fire was evidently the result of incendarism,
the mystery Of which will probably never be eX-
planned. The damage done amounted to about
$40, 600 the building and contents being insured
to much larger amount in different city offices.
KITCHEN SCoRCHED.-Acting Lieut.. Lccere, of
the Second District (Leut. Creyon being acting
Chief of Police, in consequence of the illness of
Chief McCleani) reports that at g o'clock yes
terday morning, the kitchen attached to the premi-
ses of Mr.. NJ. Bezou, on Main street, between Bur-
gundy and Rampant. But little damage was done.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

The annual celebration and parade Of the Fire
Department will take place on the 4th proximo, and
promises to be extensive and brilliant as on for
mer anniversaries. We understand that the fol-
lowing will be the line of march: Forming on
Canal street, the procession will move up Camp to
Julia along Julia to Carondelet, up Carondelet to
First, along First to Magazine, down Magazine to
Felicity, along Felicity to Annunciation, down An
nunciation to Caope, out Caliope to Magazine,
down Magazine to st. Joseph, out St. Joseph to St.
Charles, down st. Charles and Royal to Esplanade,
ont EsplaDade to Casacalvo, down Casacaivo to
Vaudeville, along Mandeyille to the levee, up the
Ievee to Esplanade, out Esplanade to Chartres and
up Chartres to Canal, where the line will be dis
missed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18
HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION :

The Boys and Girls High Schools of the First
District, will undergo their annual examination
this week, beginning to-day and concluding on
Thursday, from to 3 O'Clock each day. The diff
ereut courses in each school will be brought Up in
different studies each day. At the Boys High
School, to day the first course will be examined in
the Universal History; the second course in Greek
ard Rhetorc; and the third course in Astronomy,
the Elements of Criticism, and the Principles Of
Book keeping. AT the Girls School the exercises
will be equally diversified and interesting. An
attendance at these examinations will richly repay
all who take any interest in the progress of public
education.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

Several years ago, d" calico ball " was given at
Union Hail. in the Fourth District; it was so sue
cessful and such sensation at the time, that, as
we learn another ball of the kind is in prepa-
ration. 1t will be understood that at these balls
no ladies are admitted in any other dress than that
of plain calico, or without having passed an ordeal
of necessary scrutiny to character, by the invi
tation committee. The ladies on this occasion will
have to leave their muslns and silks at home, and
appear perfect equality as to DRESS and the
cheapest kind of dress at that. 1t will be great
affair when it takes place. Due notice of it will
be given.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

The twelfth anniversary Of this estimable society
will be celebrated on Thursday evening next, at
Odd Fellows Hall. The exercises will consist of
annual address; an essay; recitation a
poem; criticism; Judgment by the Oracle ;
and debate by TIE members, upon the thesis
that The Stoical Philosophy is less injurious in
its tendencies than the Epcurean.n Some of the
very best of the cultivated minds and bright INTEL
lects of New Orleans are included in the Southern
Literary Society, whose anniversary proceedings
will be " a feast of reason and a flow of soul' to
all who attend. The society has our thanks for
invitations received.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

This company, composed Of some of the best
and m ost chyalrous young men, perfected their
organization on Friday night, and elected with
two exceptions, their officers as follows:
Captain John 4. Hall; First Lieutenant, not
elected; Second Lieutenant Charles N. Frost
First Sergeant, j. Stafford Second Sergeant, John
G. Angel First Corporal not elected; Second
Corporal, Geo. W. Frost Third Corporal, Hugh
McCallum Treasurer, L. Sawyer ; and Secretary,
VIM S. Austin.
The company's drill nights are Monday and Fri
day nights. The official notice of organization is
published in our particular notice" column.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

Fossils IN BELGIuM.-Recently, in cutting
canal near Lierre, the workmen came upon an I'M
mense deposit of fossil remains, consisting OF the
bones and teeth of the mammoth, rhinoceros, deer,
dog and horse The soil is 4 coarse sand, in which
are found fragments of opaque and viterous quartz
The bones were all found i'll one spot as It the ami
mails to which they belonged were all submerged
together in the same hollow. 4 careful eEamina-
ton of more than one thousand cubic yards of the
sand excavutei furnished No specimens Of pebbles
OF Of shells.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

The bali of Washington Fire Company No. 20,
at Odd Fellows Hall, on Saturday night, was
truly gay and delightful affair; one of the finest
fire company balls we have yet seen. The maskers
were on hand in the greatest variety; and the Ia
dies, especially, appeared to have exhausted the
whole range of fancy dress. We passed several
very pleasurable hours there. The ball passed off
like golden dream; and the firemen and their
lady and gentlemen guests tripped it to Gessners
capital music till nearly broad daylight.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18


New FoEK, Feb. 1.-THE Cunard Royal mail
steamship Africa, Capt Shannon, arrived here to-
day from Liverpool on the I'd, ard Queenstown on
the Sd instant.
The following is q commercial summary of her
intelligence:
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2.--The sales Of Cotton for the
week ending Friday Ist inst, amounted TO $1,000
bales, the market slpaing at slight decIae on all
qualities.
The Brokers' Circular quotes Far Orleans at
I'D. and Middng Orleans at 7Ed.
Saturday tto-day's) business summed up 1000
bales, the market closing at partial advance of
I-16@!d.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2.-The weeks business in
Breadstufs closed quiet Provisions still rule at
dull prices.
LONDON, Feb. . Quotations for eonsols closed
at Oh.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

The greatest preparations continue to be made
for the double celebration Of next Friday-the
military turnout during the day. and the grand illu-
mnaton st night. From all we can learn, the il
Illumination will be general, and especially grand.
The military turnout will be the greatest thing Of
its kind yet seen in New Orleans.