Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-12-17
LOCAL MATTERS.
TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER II.

AOCAL mAlILhOs
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER H.
CRIMINAL CorRT-Tlis court was further
adjourned yesterday until Monday next.
MISUNDERSTANDING the arrivals at the Gayos,
House yesterday were Gov. Jackson, of1Iissouri
Col. Goodlott, of his staff, and Col Pursey, o.
Mississippi
TIE MEMPHIS HONE FoRcg.-Thc subject
Of raising a home force in this city IS, as it ough
TO do, exciting considerable attention we shall
have something to say on the subject tomorrow
Col. NJ c.. GALLAwAy-We were pleased ia
see our genial friend, Col. N C. Galloway, oil
the Arolaucts, out on the streets yesterday.
having recovered from a protracted case Of sick
ness Of several weeks duration.
SOUTHERN MoTHERs-The amount Of sly,
paid over last week by the Tennessee Minstrels,
was for the Southern Mothers. This excellent
band will give another concert for patriotic and
benevolent purposes in a few days.
REcoyERED-TLe body Of George White.
"ho was drowned two weeks ago IN Wolf river,
while endeavoring to escape being seized for the
militia, was discovered yesterday and an inquest
was held over the remains.
OyEBToS HOsPIrAL-N J.. Strawu, sergeant
in the 18th Tennessee regiment, company A,
died at this institution yesterday morning lie
was from Dyersburg, Tennessee. His wound
was in tue knee. Three or four patients will
leave ON furlough to day.
For THE YOUNG FoLEs-ProG Burton gives
an exhibition of his splen I'D panorama for the
young people Of the various schools this after
noon. The views Of the BospLorus are c~aIcuIa-
ted TO give them q lively idea Of oriental dress,
architecture and scenery, while Bull Run viii
awakens glow of patriotism in their young hearts.
TIE New SrNAGoGUE.-The IsraeEtes, mem
bers of the new synagogue now forming in this
city, met on Sunday and elected Rabbi Z. Mar
kerson as their minister. We learn that he is a
gentleman deeply versed in Talmudical and
other ancient Hebrew learning. The synagogue,
which win shortly be opened, will be called the
Congregation of the Beth FL Emeth-House Of
the True God.
k~ATZESBACH's CoNCERT-Auother concert.
The concert Of the season, will be given under
the able superintendent of Prof Katzenbach,
tomorrow evening. Talent Of a high order viii
be present, and the selection of pieces will com
prise some Of the finest music that can be sung.
Could not the assistance of the talented Miss
Dashiell and Mrs. Armour be obtained for this
occasion ? They are always ready at the call of
pat iotism.
ROBBERY AT THE AVALANCHE OFFICE
George II. EIweII, lately connected with the
Ficksburg Sun, was arrested last week,
charged with stealing 3I30 from the safe of the
hraianche Office on Thursday last. He was sit
ting near the open safe when one of the proprie-
tors present was called away for a few moments.
The loss Of the money was soon afterwards dis
covered. By some means after the man was in
the station house he was allowed to 90 free, and
he left the city on the steamboat Victoria.
Is JAN AGAIN.-Two months ago a young
man named Henry Gardener, stole a coat from
the store Of Mr.. Alexander, on Main street. On
account of his youth, the charge was not prose
cuted. Yesterday he was committed for trial. by
Recorder Moore on the charge ofsteaIing a horse
and buggy standing opposite the residence Of
Miles Owen, Esq ON Madison street, left there
by Rev. Dir. Owen. lie was arrested by officers
Thurman and Harver, as he was driving the
buggy on DcSoto street. He had q woman of
character as his companion at the
time.
CLEAvEs * VADEN.-At the time of the FIRE
on the corner Of Main and Court streets this
firm suffered to some extent and were compelled
to move their stock. They have taken one of
large stores on Main street below Guyoso, IN
the jackson block, and in addition to the vast
stock of books in law, medicine, science and ell
branches Of literature, and Of their stationery,
engraviugs, and fancy articles, they have made
extensive purchases and have now one of tLc
best assortmeuts to be found in the South. The
will find their stock well worthy o. ex-
animation and in making purchases for the hol-
idays they should not fail to pay the line es,ab-
lishment of Cleaves & Walden a visit.
BURGLiRY-Ou Sunday morning, at three
two thieves entered the boarding house
of Mrs. Sims, on Second street between Madi-
and Monroe, and stole some clothing, d val
liable watch ard chain, e set of diamond Jew
elry, and a pistol from a room occupied by Mr.
Raeffeld. That gentleman was awakened by
their operations, and sprung from his bed. They
lied, and after attempting to shoot him, in doing
the cap snapped, he followed them to
the door, calling loudly to the police, who did
not arrive, when one of the men fred at him,
the ball passing close by him and striking the
wall. There is certainly a want Of increased
night protection in the city, and an increase of
the night police up to the end of March is GER
desirable, and with the increase. some
system, if one can be found, to insure vigilance
aud fidelity on the part of the men employed.
= On Friday night, the 2Oth Of December,
the young ladies Of the Lagrange Female Col
lege, propose giving cnath5r entertainment lor
the benefit Of our brave soldiers. One Of SINH
lar kind was listened to with much pleasure and
satisfaction. some two months since, but owing
to the continued wet weather, was thinly at
tended. They have been requested to repeat it,
and we hope our friends viii turn out, old and
young, and gladden. them with their presence.
viii promise (by request the battle of
Manassas" SO beautifully recited by Miss G.,
at their last entertainment, which, a gentleman
remarked, was alone worth bis ifty cents. The
young ladies have contributed a boz for the sich
soldiers, ready when wanted, containing com
forts, pillows, sheets, shirts, towels, bandages,
dried ruit, pickles, wines, gelatine, daxseed,
sage, spices, cordial, etc.
A NEY bLooKADE-Col. Borland, com
Of the Confederate States forces in
upper Arkansas, has issued a proclamation from
his headquarters at Pocahontas, Arkansas, in
v hich he forbils -ay OF .Le noce4sariss OF life,
such as meat, brcadstuas, salt, potatoes, beans,
peas, sugar, coffee. tea, rice, etc, or arms, or mu-
nitions Of way, or medicines being exported from
the State, or mouopolized for the purposes of
speculation or extortion. Persons violating or
to violate this order are to be arrested
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