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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

FOREIGN MAM-The third special messenger
carrying the Southwest Express Company's mail, for
all parts Of the world, VIII leave New Orleans on Janu-
airy first Letters ear be handed in at the Southern Elk
press Office in this city until the 18th of December
J. J. MCKEEVER, President
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

FAST RIDNG.-FOr being slack on the rein
and hard on tho whip with their "two-forty +"
animals, William Hughes, James Sullivan,
VIM. Hartlett, and Jas. Hannah were yesterday
fined St each by the Recorder.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

To OUR LADY FRIENDs-Aher a few days
intermission, we will recommenee this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, our sale of ladies'
goods, with a large and varied stock of silks,
delaines, domestics and cloaks. Remember, at
A. L. Andrews & Co., $50 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

LosT-A p~oeket-bOOk, containing sundry pr
yate letters and papers-among them a certi6-
cate of discharge from Latham $ battery-or
which the finder viii rsceiye The heartfelt
thanks Of the undersigned, If handed to the
foreman Of the Appeal. J B. VARNUM.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

CEIMISAL COURT.-On Tuesday morning the
case of the State vs.. Davis was not tried, the
witnesses being absent. The morning was cou-
sumed in various matters Of business. The
grand jury reported to the court, that they had
concluded their labors fc7 the term, and no
further business was before them, when the
court, after commencing their fidelity in the dis
charge of Their duties, discharged them for the
term. The court then adjourned till Saturday
morning, at the clerks office, at Il o'clock, when
the record viii be written up, and the business
Of the term finally concluded.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
MARRFER.

On the 18th Inst, in this city, BY Rev. J. o. Stednan
both Of this city.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

y The brave little steamer Theodcca, which
has won for her name so prominent a place in
tue history of the Confederate States, is sill
$ bobbing around on the high seas. A dispatch
from Capt ThOs. J. Lockwood announces thai
he has arrived safe, " as usual in the flourish
ing Confederate seaport Of -, after paying a
Tying visit to several foreign lands, and run
ming halt a dozen times under the very noses Of
the Yankee erUissTs.-CharieSi0R Mercury, 2ist.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

A NURSE WANTED-An experienced negro
nurse to wait ON a sick lady will find employment and
liberal wages by immediate application at the counting
room Of the APPEAL office.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER q.

NoTICE.-Al persons having claims against
the Southern Mothers Hospital, will please pre-
sent them to-day at their old rooms.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

R~EcoRDER's CoURT-Thirty-fv cases were
before the Recorder yesterday morning, and
eighteen of them paid S143 in fines. Vicious
indulgence is not a cheaD commoditv.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
COMMERCIAL REPORTS.
DAILY REPOBF OF TIE mARkET

FURNISHED IRON The MERCHANTS E1czAsez
THURSDAY Evening, December %.
COTTON-Nothiug reported today. Received bales,
IN transit Shipped none.
T~OBACCO-There was a fair demand. with consider
able hrmness among holders, at previous quotations
MEMPHIS TOBACCO QUOTATIONS.
nisr7or Pa 81
Good Lug0 % "a
Inferior 90
4 ar ----------------- oRE ~
3 ~
uaoscs nu1 sleca3ns 0l0
WHEAT-The market was wen supplied but the
demand very light. Sales Of only 1O bushels fair at
$3.50; I7j prns, sacks included at sL75 and 60 e.
FLOUR-There was no change in the market Sales
80 sacks Zip Top Nl,s extra al so; 40 sacks super
fine at $3.50, and 30 brs choice extra at 81.
CORN-Sales 200 bushels mixed al Soc H0idsss gen
orally asking sc.
RYE-Narket droOpins- Sales 60 bushels in two
lots, at Sl.50
BAY, OATS AND BRAN-Ws did not hear % "a
transaction worth reporting
POTATOES-Sales OF 2l5 bushels fair al $40.
DRIED APPLES-i0 bushels sold at zE.
~SUGAR-The demand was toa fair extent. with sales
Of rs hhds, in several. lots. al 4615c.
MOLAssES-Tbe market is poorly supplied. and the
demand active. few small lots Oaly changed hands a.
BE for prime.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

RIVER PANIc.-A short time ago a number of
men, wanted for a temporarypurpose were taken
for a short time from the steamboat II. r. W.
Hill, at Columbus. Since that time a panic has
prevailed among the river men, and it has be-
come extremely difficult to obtain men to serve
on boats going to that place. We learn that no
fears need be entertained on this subject, it having
been determined that for the future no such pro
ceedings will take place.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

= The Charleston Mereury says the burnt
district in that city covers a space of 1900 yards
IN length, with an average width Of 30 yards.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
STARTLING FMpgzzLrMeSr--Mr Harry t

STARTLING EMBEZZLEMENT--Mr. Harry I.
Hunter, the confidential clerk of Messrs. Cole
man g. Withers, of Carondelet street, who held
their power of attorney aud had their entire con-
idence, drew seventeen hundred dollars last
Saturday and abseonded from the city, going
through Texas via the Opelousss railroad. It is
supposed he is en- route for Mexico. SO far, it is
impossible to tell how much money he has EN-
bezzled from bis employers, though it is sup
posed to be about fifty thousand dollars. He
left their accounts in such confusion it win take
them some time TO ascertain how they stand.
The affair is the more remarkable, as they would
not have exposed or discharged him had he con-
fessed his fault to them and asked forgiveness.
He left a young wife here, worse than widowed
by this reckless step.-N. o. True Delta, 18th.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

CONFEDERATE STATES A~LMANAc.-This sthe
title Of an excellent work, price 5I.50, published
by H. C. Clarke, OF Yicksburg, Mississippi
Beside the calendar, there is a vast amount Of
information respecting the history, geography.
commerce, army, postage, government, events
produce, and population of the Confederate
States. 1t is handsomely printed and of con-
venient form.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27


The river is stfl falling. The weather was
extremely warm yesterday morning; at nooa a
rain storm came on, wbiek was succeeded By
colder weather. Business at the landing was
pretty brisk....The Gen. Quitnan from New
Orleans, had 475 hhds sugar, 800 bbls mOlasses,
6 bales cotton, 165 hides, and whisky, Dr anges,
dry goods, etc, and a large way trip. She broke
her rudder below Presidents Island by backing
into a bank, and came up the remaining distance
by aid Of her engines alone. She leaves to-day
her commander, Capt. Smith, IS courteous and
attentive to his guests The Cambridge from
Columbus had 40 hogs, pa SKIS corn, and "a SKIS
wheat The Morrison, Capt. Newell, viii leave
for New Orleans tomorrow 80. The Cotton Plant
from Columbus had Al hogs, 5000 feet lnmber,
l04 SKIS wheat, IS SKIS corn, III SKIS bran,
and an assortment of produce. She returns
tO-day....The Grand Duke from New Or
leans had 1854 bbls m~Olasses. 364 hhds sugar,
723 SKIS cotton seed, etc. She returns to-
dsy....The Peytona left at noon for New Or
leans, and the Republic in the evening".
The DeSoto went out for Columbus The
YazoO leaves for Columbus this evening the
popular Capt. Marshall in command She is a
fine and eommOdious bOat----The Mary Patter-
son left for White river. Hereafter the H. d.
Means win be a semi-weeky packet to Napoleon,
leaving this city every Monday and Friday even
ing. She leaves on her first trip on Monday
next----The Louisville was detained by the
unfayOrsble weather, and viii leave at noon
today. She is a frst-class, undermining and
safe boat, and her excellent clerk, Mr.. Yznaga,
with her commander, Capt. Combs, may be
relied upon to attend well to their passengers.
The New Orleans Crescent Of Wednesday re-
ports:
Owing to the scarcity Of labor at present, and
considering that Christmas IS at hand, we noticed
last evening at the lower Ievee some two or
three boats unable to procure crews 10 depart
with, and the prospect Of getting any at so late
en hour was rather dubious. There is at present
a class Of men who stroll about the levee await
ing the opportunity of a days work, ani when
offered employment, will work one day, receive
the amount due them, and afterwards repair to
some den OF grogshOP, and there dispose Of what
little they have earned for "rot-gut." Be the
rate Of remuneration what it msy-S20o or 800
they viii work only so long as is necessary to
obtain the means Of gratifying their a~ppetites for
dissipation. This is the chief cause Of a large
number Of packets not obtaining crews when
required. The Magenta and AlonzO Child left
for Memphis yesterday with full loads.
BO.ra TvavTua
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

THE WoRSHAM HOUsE.-We have already
stated that Messrs. Rambaut & Cox, who have
50 well sustained the popularity ofthe Worsham
during the past year, have released the house.
The same assistants that have already given
such great satisfaction to the patrons of the
establishment, MessTs. J.. NJ. Mason and j. r.
Hills, viii still continue to attend to the guests,
who cannot be in better hands.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

WANTED-flty coat makers wanted imms-
diatoly at Ms divers On Beal sucet, second hog-s ers.
Of Second Presbyterian church aea4s,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

T- Amember of Col Moore's Iowa regiment,
now in Missouri, in writing to the Keokuk Gu
-ette, says that Col, Moore has added a new
! clause to the cath to be administered to support
the government, which is You will take the
New York Tribune, and go and sin nc more, SO
] help you God"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
BOATS LAYING.

Foe NEW ORLEANs-Ths fine steamer Louisville,
Combs, master, leavcs as above this evening az i've
O'Clock. Bourne Il Co and Elliott x Vinson, agents
FOR COLUNBUs-The packet Cotton Piaat, James
IRWIN, master, leaves as above this evening at 5 O'Clock.
Larry Harmstad, agent.
For C0LUNBUs-The fine packet Kentucky. Lod.
wick, master, leaves As above this evening at 5 O'Clock
j. O. McManus, agent.
FOR NEW ORLEASs-The packet Gen. Ouitman.
Cannon, MASTER, leaves "a above this evening u ia
O'Clock. Larry Harlnstad, agent.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
OFFICE SOUTHERN EMPRESS COMPANY, I
MEMPHIS, December IS, 1860.
H. Borden, ESQ., Agent :

DEAR SIR The clerks in your employ desir
ing to demonstrate practically their high regard
for you, both in an official aud in a social char
acter, have selected the accompanying medium
for that purpose. Its intrinsic value is but s
meager Illustration of the individual feeling en-
tertained, yet we trust that the ource from
which it emanates will render the gift q me
mentow worthy of recurrence in your association
and connection as agent of the Memphis Office.
In rendering me the organ Of this pleasant duty
l can only add from knowledge that It is an Of
fering of sincerity that carries with it our best
wishes for your continued success and prosper
ity. In behalf of the clerks, am,
Very respectfully, etc,
M. j. OrBRIEN.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

PREsENTATIoN.-0n Christmas day the
clerks in the office of the Southern Express pre-
scented the respected agent, Hamilton Borden,
Esq, with a heavy gold pencil having a suitable
inscription, accompanied by me communication
below. The many and striking good qualities
of Mr.. Borden well entitle him to the compli,
ment:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

tsr Akan-s4 Rivsr-Fias haa aad 1.-the REX
II - spleaa6 passeasr packed TABLE
j QUAIL W 3 NoVln4. rsRfeE vi .IrEa
ieasr IS dhovsoa SATUR DAY. ss,h -ssf- ~
s2r& LARRY HARsisrAD, Asens.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27
The same paper stat,

There was nothing transpired in exchange to-
day, Sterling IS held at from 1l59I20 AID l22
outside or on the street, while the banks hold al,
100 and up. Gold and silver are dull. supeYla-
lively flat at the current rates of last week.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

~ NNN ktltNtA
TFfHE passenger packet QUrrNAN
Il tannon, lEastcr, vii leave a. shove Cd IrGraA
FRIDAY, Decs-abvE -1ih. a. s o'cl0ek p N 8
For freight " passagu apply 10
drs62t Larry HARASraR A..
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AsmPAis and yieksbuFg c s. aah-Lins.
fHG nae packet VICTORIA, Rowland,
MISTER. viii leave - above on SAT -usL.A
lkbAfr soth instant, AZ T. n, ~
orTeignr or passage apply 10 ;. g McNsNUS. Or
We. JEhkN BANKS 4~sn-s
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

season A-Frdca2eHaen TOR .
semEWeesly raekeI Tor NAPOLEON
III EREAFIER hi ,temrsr h. n
IA MEAS VIII leave fcmrLs Cor 1850
Asi'nieou and q I nitrrcatafc Ponfs- 600
Aondav aud Friday, eagSyias ne maL Laav-s 6s her
hrst tcp, Noniav. uere ueer alsh. 1851
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FURNISHED IRON rHE E1czAsoz
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

N"VNNDaI NFANINVI D0N7llL0I %
COTTON-Nothiug reported to-day. Reeeiyed6 bales
IN transit Shipped none.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-27

T>Hs Passenger packet KENTUCKY
Capt Pres. Lodwek, iesses as above -IzL,sN
THIS A 9Th inst. 81 TSP A
For Freight or passage aopiv a. hoard ~
CeSl " J. e. MCMsGTrg
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21
Personal Liberty Laws.

We publish in this nsue the very
able report of the majority of the Ju-
dietary Committee sustaining the Con
stitutionality of the Personal Liberty
Laws of this State. The majority re-
port, it will be seen, not only insists
that the laws are entirely constitution,
al, but also that they are highly neces
sary and should not be repealed OF
modified. The minority of the com
mittee, Messrs. Lockwood of Wayne
and Atwood, of Ingham, take opposite
ground, and argue that certain sections
of the law are in conflict with the fed.
eral laws. They support their argu.
ment by extracts from private letters
touching the subject, written by Judge,
Martin, Campbell and Christiancy
They report in favor of the passage o.
bill to repeal sections two, three and
four of the laws of 1855, and also in
favor of the passage of bill to amend
the law of 1859. @
We shall publish the minority repor
next week.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21
Counting the Electoral Votes.

The great event, that of counting
the electoral votes, looked forward to
with so much interest, took place on
the 18th inst, in the presence of both
houses of Congress, and one of the
largest audiences which ever thronged
the Capitol. After organization by
Mr.. Breckenridge, the tellers took their
places and read aloud their votes, which
were again announced by the Secreta-
ry of the Senate. This proceeding oc-
cupied some time and was rather mon
otonous, being relieved only by a gen.
eral buzzard laugh at the reading of
South Cardinals vote. The Demo
cratic teller-Phelps-generally read
the votes of the Republican States, and
Trumbull, the Senate teller; read those
of the Southern States. At the con-
clusion the latter took the vote as
recorded and presenting himself in
front of the Speakers desk, announced
the result. Mr.. Breckenridge then
arose and in a firm loud voice de-
clared Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal
Hamlin as President and Vice Presi.
dent of the United States for four
years from the fourth of March.
There was no demonstration on the
dissolution of the joint session. The
immense crowd quietly dispersed
and the Senate and House proceeded
to business.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

-concealment of official delinquency by
the destruction of all the means for its
subsequent exposure, may be judged
from the fact that, even so far back as
last September. ths 4M day Of neat
March was agreed upon as the time for
the re-delivery by Russell to Bailey of
the purloined securities and, again,
Mr.. Wagner, to whom Bailey had en-
trusted confession designed to clear
ex-Secretary Thompson, of the Interi-
or, from any blame,-recefved orders
not to deliver the document until
five days before the 4th Of March
Here we have clear indications of pre-
conceived resolve, on the part of Floyd
and his conspirators, 70 break up the
National Government at the close Of
Mr.. Buchanan's term, and to prevent
the discovery ofstheir various acts and
implements of pillage by the prevention
of Mr.. Lincoln's Inauguration"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

THE PALMETTO FLAG.-The first at
tempt of a veassel to enter foreign
port under the flag of the sIndependent
Republic of South Carolina" was
made at Havana by brigantine from
Charleston. She sailed in past the
Moro Castle with her palmetto flying
aloft. But Immediately, by order of
the officer in command. of the fortress,
she was brought to anchor under its
guns, and kept there until the flag of
the United States was displayed at her
masthead, when she was permitted to
proceed up the harbor. We wonder
what they are going to do in Palmetto
dom about this outrage upon their flag
in a foreign port. This insult ought to
be avenged forthwith. A newborn ma.
tionality cannot afford to permit its EN-
bIematie ensign to be thus dishonord
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

e The United States Treasury is
shown to be in bad state: The
Secretary of the Treasury says, in a
letter to Mr.. Sherman, the liabilities
due and to fall due before the 4th OF
March next are $10,0OO,O0O. The
acoruing revenue will it is estimated.
net about 1000, 900, leaving sS,Ooo.-
900, to be borrowed. There is in the
Treasury, subject to draft, little more
than $50, 900, while drafts to the amount
of 100000 are unanswered. The
short time to elapse before the close OF
the present session, renders in indispen-
sible for the Secretary to advertise for
loan on the 18th or 14th instant
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

DECLINED TO SERVE Thurlow
Weed, who was appointed by the New
York Legislature one of the Com
missioners to Washington, in place OF
Addison Gardner, who refused to act,
also declines the appointment. In his
letter to Gov. Morgan, however, be
expresses himself as sympathizing
warmly in the movement. The Albany
Statesman suggests that " it would
not be pleasant for him to have the
patient die on his hands,"
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

WEBsTER's APosTRopHE TO THE
UNIoN.-The sublime and eloquent
words of Daniel Webster, in his IA
nous reply to Hayne, are familiar to-
most American readers, yet they are
worthy of being reprinted thousand
times, and are especially appropriate
at the present juncture. Said he:
"When my eyes shall turn to behold
for the last time the sun in heaven
may not see him shining ON the
broken and dishonored fragments of a
once glorious Union; on States dissev-
cred, diseordant, beligerent, rent with
civil feuds or drenched it may be, in
fraternal blood Let that last feeble
and lingering glance rather behold the
glorious ensign of the Republic, now
known and honored throughout the,
earth, still full high advanced, its arms
and trophies streaming in their origin
al luster, not a single stripe erased or
polluted, not single star obscured..
bearing for its motto no such miserable
as 2" What is all this
worth ?" nor those other words of
delusion. and folly, I" Liberty first and,
Union afterward!" but everywhere
spread all over in characters Of living
light, blazing ON all its ample folds a.
they float over the sea and over the
land, and in every wind under the
whole heavens, that other sentiment, ,
dear TO every American heart "Liberty
and Union, now and forever, one and
inseparable." nan osaut yr1k
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21
Ar TT AaA1N.-South Carolina il

AT IT AaAIN.-South Carolina is
reported as being much dissatisfied
with the action of the Montgomery
Congress. She threatens, indeed, that
if Congress does not authorize and
assist in an attack upon Fort Sumter,
she will withdraw. 1t is believed that
this threat will not be needed, and that
the quarrelsome little State will have
a chance to secede again. Great
is South Carolina!
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21

A COMPROMISE SPoILED.-H has
already been stated that Georgia has
given up the Eve New York vessels
seized under color of its authority last
week. We are not sorry to see our
national complications reduced, but
this surrender spoils a chance for a
glorious compromise. How easy il
would have been to settle the matter
by letting Georgia keep four of the
vessels, and returning the other to its
ewner--oB the Crittenden plaHlAdv
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-02-21
~ The Peace Confere

az The Peace Conference, which
has been enlarged by delegates from
Massachusetts and Maine, is said to
have in consideration plan to restore
the compromise line, and that south OF
that line slavery shall be under the
Jurisdiction of the u. S. Court anti
new States are formed. No new terri
tory is to be acquired without the con.
sent of two thirds ofthe State forming
the Union.