Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-05-23
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TIE WAR NEWS !


MoNrsoHKRY, May 22.-The Southern Con-
Eress adjourned late last night to meet at Rich
mopd OH July 20. The tariff bill WAS passed
with several unimportant amendments. The
act allowing district attorneys IN the field to
appoint substitutes during their absence IRON
their respective circuits and the patent ofies
bill bave been signed. Rhodes has been APP
pointed commissioner OF patents. No new
military appointment have been made. Messra.
Rives, Hunter and Memminger have been sp-
pointed a committee to make arrangements 70
transfer the departments4o Richmond.
W-AsHTEaToE, May % Correspondents say
that strenuous efforts are making to keep the
New York Til regiment here three months
longer. }. Morrison Harris, In congressional
convention in Baltimore district, refuses to
pledge an unconditional support to Linc0ih.
This course loses Harris the nomination for
Congress IN the 80 district.
Tie correspondent OF the New York Express
saws That thirty-two regiments (ssrong) are
here ineladiug two FTegulars. General Scott
wants 60, 900 men along the banks Of the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers. The Federal Govern
ment does not seem to care much about Har-
kpsr's Ferry.
The regulars on the border service have
been ordered to Washington, including the
forces in Utah and New Mexico. The sut-
posts viii be guarded by volunteers.
BALTIMORE, May 22.-Oeessional shots are
heard here. The Monticello, It is said, re-
eeiyed two shots in her hull fron the batteries
at Sc Eelis Point.
the Navy has adopted a new system Of sig
nails. Passports will not be furnished to eiu-
gems Of seeded States without proof OF 10y
atty.
CHICAGO, May 22.-The currency difficulties
are unsdiusted. Farmers refuse to sell their
produce, etc, except for specie.
LOUISVILLE, May 22-The subnissionis.s
are required to take an oath to support the
Constitution Of the United States, and that Of
Kentucky 50 long az she is loyal. But few
are taking the oath, and very secretly.
WHEELING, May 22.-The southern troops
are positively at Grafton. 1100 federal, troops
are camped at the fair grounds here.
Seven boxes Of sundries belonging 10 Gen.
Lee, OF Virginia have been seized as a prize.
Conmissioners will be appointed to dispose
Of all'eaptures.
LOUISVILLE, May 22-The Army Bill was
defeated by = vote Of 4S to AZ, the Constitution
requiring 81.
ST. LOUIS, MAY 22.-Gsn. Harvey makes
proclamation that be and Gen. Price have ar
ranged matters, and be commands the people
Of Missouri to behave themselves, otherwise
both State and Federal Governments will par
ticipste in making them submissionists Gen.
Price, hoRsver, having first to show bis loyal
ty.
The July interest viii be paid when dus.
ALBANY, Nay 22.-The Bank of the Intsri-
or has suspended.
WARRINGTON, May 22.-Surgeon Findlay
has beea appointed surgsOn-Gensral, vice
Dawson.
General SCOTS health is good.
The London Tines urges absolute neutrality
in regard to the American difficulties the low
moral feeling in England fOrbids a contrary
course.
The correspondents at Washington say that
the seizure Of the old teIegrsphic dispatches
has been confirmed.
BosToN, MAY Pan amendment to the
Constitution OF the State, admitting foreigners
to vote after ere years. residence, has passed
both Houses OF toe legislature.
CHAMBERsBUEG, Pa, May 22.-It is be-
lieved that the movements Of troops to Will
Transport, Maryland, are a feint.
After the commencement Of hostilities at
Hsrper's Ferry the souiherners will probably
advance along the country road via Pleasant
Valley ard WaynesboTO, avoiding any initia-
tory movements on the soil Of Maryland. The
route Indicated, is the shortest to Pennsylva-
mia.
The Tribuns's correspondent says that the
reported movement Of federal troops % control
the Virginia election on Thursday, is without
foundation. General WalIbridze, who is
familiar with the toPogrthy Of Kentucky and
Tennessee, has been called to Washington.
This meditates Southwestern movement.
Mexico has been assured BY the Govern
ment that he Monroe doctrine will be enforced.
Should European powers interfere with her
she will be supported.
Spain is warned that she proceeds in
Dominica affair at Der peril.
ST. LOUIS, Msy 22.-Msjor-Gsner Price
and General Harvey hsve held a consultation.
They mutually prefer peace. Msjor-General
Price pledges the power Of the State to pre-
serve order, and General Harvey makes no
further movement.