Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-25

ed yesterday, and omssrs OF the police from
Louisville arrived here to take him to that city.
HuITAET. We learn from ex-Mayor
Baash tasts having been rendered an appoint
ment in Col. Martins regiment Of Hardse
Grays, which be accepted, be declined the cap
tainshiD Of the company be has just raised.
On his recommendation, Mr.. Ben. O'HavTe
was cleo ed captain of the company.
We publish. this morning, a letter from
or special correspondent, dated the 18th
Tais should have reached rs in time for our
issue Of Tuesday morning, and the delay is
provoking as well as u~usccountsble. We,
however, give it, as it contains many particU-
lar Tot h.retofore laid before our readers.
G. By reference 10 our Midnight dispatches
from Washington, it will be seen, On federal
sutho -ity, that the Confederate lines we're be-
ing advanced gradually also, that an attempt
to exeeu5e that portion Of the federal pro-
gramue assigned to Gen. Butler, was post
p0ned, on account Of the defeat sustained on
Sunday.
Shooting AFFRAE.-An ARRAY took place
yesterday morning on Monroe street., between
Main and Second streets, between Joseph
Musso and G. Csssaretti. The latter made
an assault on Musso, who drew a pistol aud
fired. The weapon was 'oaded with two balls,
one Of which struck the door Of Cassarettfs
store, the other lodged in q box standing by.
Musso was arrested by officer Sullivan.
T. &C., - n - -
ssPscimea Of the tent cloth manufactured 1.-THE
0emulgee milis-of which mandatory Mr.. c.
A. NuttiRg is agent il this eity-whica is sold
at their store. They pronounce it the heavi-
est goods they have seen, and calculated 10
mske tie b'st Of tents. 1t is an excellent
material.
L~EATHEzMAS GUARDs.-At a meeting Of
tn LeatheTman GusIds-namsd in honor Of
Our distinguished fellow citizen. Colonel D. NJ.
L~ea-hcrmsn-tle following officers were elect
ed Captain, F. 3. Rsgsdale: Is Lieutenant,
VIM. g. Alexander; ID Lieutenant, ". C..
Msus-sl; 81 Lisutsaant, Hugh c. Dunbar;
orierIy seargsnt, 7. A. Hammer. A few
more recruits are wanted for active service.
aExPLosIoS.-zt the registers ofca, il the
CITY buildings, new gas fixtures were put up on
Tuesday yesterday morning it was found
tdst gas bad escaped from a burner placed in
the SAFE vault. The negro employed on the
place lighted a match IA tbe vault to fad where
tie leak haj occurred, when instantly an sX-
Plosion occurred BY which the negro was much
Burned and e,rs OF the papers in the vaults
seorchei aAd partially burned. The building
was uniniaFsd. Tue cause Of the escape Of gas
was probably a defect in the burner.
MlLIrARY PARADE.-The Memphis Legion,
N5ol. Dickaton, passed sA5 day yesterday in
regimensal drill OF the common east Of the
city and nssr tue Memphis and CD a~rlestoD
railroad. Toe day was pleasantly diversified
with the TegimsHtal drill, aud the society Of
the ladies, Of whom a large number pitched
thsifteatsn with the oorpl on the occasion. A.
though The day was everything tia. could be
wished, a very small attendance was present,
to remedy Ehich derstction in a manifest and
patriotic duty, strict measures will be i~nstitu-
ted. The Legion win have another parade
two weeks frUn to-day.
HE EGLAA-a-l EG6 WIN p4rdaNfE we YES
t5rdsy remarked that our newly organized
police indicated great Improvement. The
vigilance committee and officers are determin-
ed to AXE such steps IS saall render them
efficient il the performance Of their duties.
The "a ,intenaDce Of lie puzzle peace, he pre-
ventien and detection Of crime, and the pro-
lection OF persons and property, are among
tie responsible duties with which the police
are entrusted. IN dischaTging duties 60 i'm
portsnt d morc than usual s.aidness Of de-
msanor aaa control Of temper are required.
TbeIequisits OF a policemaa's active duties is
Ike that az 2 so,dier's-Pronpt ard implicit
ohedieEce to law1aI orders from hose in au-
thority. S~osris;Y, including an entire absence
from drinking places, except when called By
duty. 20 essential. From an address delivered
somstime ago by a chief Of police to bis men,
we copy the following, which is well worthy
of.observance "Undcr all circumstances and
on all occasions you must observe a prudent,
geutlemanly and obligiug behavior. 10 deal
ing with persons Of every rank snd condition
in life, yoa must at ali times be firm Of pur-
pose tut KIND ard conciliatoTy in temper and
disposition. Even to those charged with
criminal ofsnses, you must Be guilty Of no in
cyiiry, redeDess or unnecessary harshness.
Remember always that a hsppy mix
turs Of resolution, courage and civility
eoLstitate a high degree Of excellence
in every sphere Of duty, AID are mark
ed characteristics Of a good police officer.
The habit Of smoking while on duty cannot be
permitted, ncr will you be a%iloITd, while on
duty, 10 bold conversation With any one eE-
ospt in relation to matters appeTtalning to
yoar cficial duties and, even in such cases,
your conversation should not be protTscted be-
yond the tins proper for the accomplishment
Of the matter il hand. While on duty on your
beat, you must not enter any house, either
public or private, unless required to DO so for
the performance # some official cuty. in
your intercourse with persons with whom your
iEeial duty may bring you in contact, you
must refrain from using p~rofsne, vulgar or in
lecens language. Whenever called on to ex-
Gclss cfic al power, do it boldly, de-
ddedly, yet with becoming c~oolness
and moderation, preserving always per-
fet s~-lf-comnand and control over your
euper, and taking no heed Of remarks
Asds b. excl ed bystanders, IRRITATING though
6ey be. Cultivate 2 habit Of close observa-
tnl. Persons especially who are known 10
beef bad repate, OF whose behavior may be
srh as TO awaken suspicion, should be OBJ
jecs Of constant watchfulness, that they may
nav and feel that they are observed by you,
andlhat it will be difficult to efend with i'm
puaty, or trsusgrsss the law and escape de-
tncthn md conssarent p~unishment. Loiter-