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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-04

Two Of Martins patent tubular boilers each
having CRATE surface of lightweight ard
dve-sixth square feet, and 200 square feet Of
heating surface. An auxiliary engine and
boiler will be attached to each for pumping
purposes, and to propel Dunphel blower to
furnish draft to the furnace
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rgnIarH. n. s,hier.

This distinguished officer arrived here on
Saturday last from Fort Union, New Mexico
having resigned bic commission in the U. s
army. Major Sblsy served throughout the
war with Mexico, as captain Of the ID dra-
gOons, and was severely wounded at Medelip.
near Vera Cruz, for which be was brevetted
major.
The 2d dragons has long been celebrated as
the most effective regiment of cavalry in the
old service. 1t was formerly commanded bv
Gen. Twggs, and has made its mark on every
battle field.
We learn from MAJOR Sibley that a number
Of officers of the three regiments now serving
in New Mexico have already left with their
families, and others are only awaiting an on
portunity to leave, and make their way through
Texas, the only route new left open to them,
the United States government having shut down
upon them in the way of transportation, aud
tbev are wholly dependent upon the assistance
of Texas. The United States forces are being
utterly disorganized from the lack of officers.
and must eventually disbaLd, as it is doubtfsl
whether the Lincoln government can withdraw
them succe essfully.
Mr.. Otero, late delegate to the U. S. con-
gress, was canvassing the territory as a seces
sion candidate to represent the people in the
COnfe crate Congress.
Major sblev, since his arrival here, has al
ready been offered the command OF one Of our
volunteer regiments, which we hope he will be
induced to accept, az a more gallant and expe
Tenced and chivalTaus officer could not now
be obtained. The regiment which succeeG ir
obtaining the malcr's services may well II ioict
in hav ng for its commander SO capable and
efficient an oficer.-N. o. PieGyuHe, JuJy ID.
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PRIVATE LETTER MAIL
tn and frnm The EehnraI States.

A Ii LETTERS for the Northern States enclosed In
II outside envelope (boh envelopes being prepaid)
and addressed to me at Nashville, Tennessee with ten
cents enclosed in outside envelope, viii be carried
across 70 Franklin, Ky and there mailed for their
proper destination in the Old states
In like ali letters from the old States may be
directed to al Franklin, Ky, and will carry them
across Nashville Tenn and mail them for the prep
er destination South. II found iuoouvenient to prepay
inside envelopes for want OF he proper stamps fifteen
cents may be enclosed in postage stamps either Con-
tedersCy or cash. and I will prepay and forward as
Ibove, This arrangement TO continue during the
REFERENCE Any ot the citizens Of Memphis or
Nashville
jRz6-Ims h. WHITESI GES.
N. o. True Delta, Mobile Mercury, Charleston Couri-
Savannah Republican vicksburg VI ig and Augusta
Cbronie copy for month SEND DILL to this office
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The following are the dimensions Of the
RIGGING, BOATS, ETC.

The rigging will be OF the best water, rotted
American or Russian hemp. Each wi carry
four boats, one to be fitted as a launch. A
launch can carry twelve pound howitzer and
about thirty men
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m baskets Piper Heidsick Champagne pints;
lOU IOj casks YsuDger's Scotch Ale;
It0 casks Bysss' London Porter;
100 cases Rhine Wine;
100 cases Ciaret and White Wine
Also Sugar, Moasses, COfree Tea, Tobacco, Cigars,
Rsisins, Lemons, AlmoF3S, etc. For sale by
J. T. FRANK,
myls-dsW No. IS Front row,
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INFORMATI0N WANTED
.IFLST EREHEFEsRm

ar JOS ELLIS, timer who was former = in the
~ employ of Mr. N. Carleton Information left
th N. Carleton, s45 Main street. will be thank
fu.ey received. MRS. L. ?. ELLIS.
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Memphis and St Louis Packet
COMPANY

Ii persons having claims against this company
n requested 70 present them for settlement 70 J. ~
GREGORY, at mis- office. the solth side Of Monroe
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CgESTABIE'S saVEi

DT virtue Of an execution 10 me directed issued h.,
- q. Hill, Esq against " 3. Cook in favor oF a
@. Jones, win offer for sale on SATURDAY JuIy 81
1851 at Delap's Negro mart On Adams street in the
city Of Memphis, TO the highest bidder
One sSegrO Woman and Child,
70 satisfy said ez'N ion. Sale in lawful hours.
Je21 81 TH0s. Y. HYDE, G. s, C,
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CHANCERX SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY.

DURsUANT to a decree rendered by the suprv.-e
Court of Tennessee at its April term, 1851 ond on
the 24ih day Of April 1851 in certain cause wherein
Martha A. Coleman and others complainants, and
John Pitman and Arthur <. Taylor are defendants,
Will, on
Saturday, the 27th day Of July, 1864,
Proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction,
in front OF the Office Of John G. LanieT, CLERK and
Master South side Of Court Square in the city Of hem
phis Tennessee the following Real Estate, to-wlt:
Lots Nos one a. two (2) and thT ee ~, in Bsck No
81 in the city OF Memphis Tennessee, and being in
that portion Of said city q Memphis formerly known
South Meaphis, and particularly described By
metes aud bounds follows t0-wit Beginning at the
south east corner Of Shelby ani Trezevant streets in
said city Memphis and running thence eastwardiy
with the northern line Of said TrezevEnt street one
hundred eighty feet to alley twenty feet wid
thence southwardy and parallel with shelby street
about hundred ard fifty feet TO Butler streets
thence wesiwardy with the north lire OF Butler street
about two hundred feet 10 the northeast corner Of
Shelby and Butler streets thence norhwardy with The
east line Of Shelby about two hundred and sixty
feet to the beginning.
Said property VIII be SOIL on a credit Of six and
twelve months from the 24,n day OF April, 1861, the
purchaser executing notes with good security, and
! en- being retained upon the property until the pur
ehass money is wholly paid.
s9'e - O'Clock, A. n. N. D. WEIGH,
CLERK and Master,
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.ALLEGHANY SPRINGS.

Montgomery County, P'iTgiTtG.
TTIaIs celebrated WATERING PLACE viii be opened
for the reception Of visitors the lst DAY OF June
Located three and nzf miles from the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad they easy OF access and afford
the best security for families.
Each department is supervised by the propretOrs,
who viii attend personally 70 ihe wants their guests
The prOprietors alter themselves they never
well prepared as the present seasOn
A u supply OF Ice has been secured.
Passengers leave the railroad at Shawsvile, and viii
be carried in four horse Omnibusses ne road TO
the Springs.
These waters stand unrivaed for III cure OF Dyspep
sia BOOTH, C0LHOUN h 90
water for sale by S. Mansfield & Co., Chandler
O. Wigs Bros. Co., Druggists, Memphis, Tenn.
je21-d&wIm
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Fe3s R9eIF.

OTeRz HOTsEs 80 3i7 and sis Main Street. <-ys.r
- oorner o. Union, formerly occupied by US as -
Drug store VIII rent them separate il de- alIi,t
sired Apply to WIGG5 BROS. & CO. slLLilil
Js2S2W No 293 MAN sfrapt
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE LB LBGIsLATURE.-The
Legislature adjourned sine die Yesterday. after
brief session Of two we, Ks. A considerable
amount Of very important business was trans
acted during The session., and we reiterate the
gensrsl sentiment when we say that the mem
bers we're faithful and assiduous in their atten-
ton to the public NcshvnIs U.ior.
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GROUND TACKLE.

The screw will be fixed, not hoisting out OF
the water like those Of our steam frigates,
and viii be four -baded, of the most approved
Dattern
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s ENGINES.

They win be propelled BY two horizontal
back action engines, with 30-ibch cylinders
and eighteen inches stroke. Liwalps surface
condensers will be used. Each engine will be
complete in it,elf and can be worked indie
pendently Of the oher. The engines and
boilers must sustain a continuous pressure of
thirty pounds per square inch above the at
nosphere.
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OFFICERS AND CREW.

When these vessels are completed and ready
fOf sea about two hundred men, including Off
GERS, will be required to man them; and armed
with twelve long 32-Pounders and a I0-inch
gun, and possibly an improved rifed cannon,
they will be a most formidable war vessel II
is presumed that they will draw, when fully
manned and equipped for a cruise, less than
ten feet of water, which would enable them to
run into sbOal water; and the bars, banks and
shoals which prevent the passage of larger
vessels weIld not be needed by these
boas. Their speed should not fall short
OF from fourteen to fifteen knots under steam
alone, and with canvas set at least one and :
half knots should be added to its momentum
It will require about four months TO compIet
these boas and have them ready for sea ser
Yice.-Pita5urg Post
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Three anchors OF 800 pounds, one stream
anchor 600 pounds, one kedse Of 400 pounds,
and one Of 200 pounds, with three cables, each
100 fathoms in length, of 10 wire studded
links, with hawssrs Of various sizes and
lengths, viii constitute their ground tsckling.
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FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS

which he has received from Gentlemen of the HIGH
EsT REsPBGrABILIrY in this city and elsewhere.
They are ia his possession and open the inspection
OF all, but the References below are Of nature that
will abundantly satisfy al who pcruse them.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-09-07

BALrMoRE, Sap. "A copy Of the Richmond
Despatch, Of Tuesday, received by a flag Of truce
at Old Point, contains the following items of
news; A despatch FROM Charleston, dated Sum
day night, says brig laden with coffee, rim the
blockade on Sunday morning. Also, vessel,
with fruit, the ship Condor, from Liverpool, ar
rived at Beaufort last week.
The ship Alliance, which arrived at Beaufort
last week, is spoken Of BY the examiners, a. IL.
den with arms, ammunition, thread, quicksilver,
&C.. The despatch says, We may in fow days
expect Beauregard and Johnson's report of the
battle OF Manassas tesa
The Petersburg Express of Monday gives an
account of the taking of Fort Hatteras, and says
portion Of the wounded escaped on steam
boat. 1t gives the number Of killed and wound.
ed at about 80, and says those who escaped
from tue Fort commended that the magazine ex-
ploded, but the Express doubts the story, and
adds our letest advices from North Carolina are
up to o'clock last night. At that hour il was
knswn IN Goldsboro' that . formidable Yankee
feet was in sight of Fort Macon, which com.
mands the enhance to Beaufort harbor, and 10
spoken Of ss the most formidable fertilization
on the coast of North Carolina
b An attack was expected on Monday morning.
The garrison is we'll prepared for an attack, and
will resist t6 the last
The excitement throughout North Carolina
and Eastern Virginia is intense.
1t was rumored that Washington, N. G., had
been destroyed by the Yankees.
No mention is made in the dispatch Of the i'll.
ness of JeG Davis but it contains procama.
ton of the President calling Congress together
again on the I'd inst, on account of its failure
to deliver to the President for his signature, the
bill containing the military appointments.
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SYRACUSE, ?. n, Sept. The Democratic
Convention was permanently organized bv the
election Of Herman J. Red6eld, OF New York. as
President, and = number Of Vice Presidents
A resolution was offered that II representa-
tives of each organization, viz: Tammant and
Mozart, Of New York city, be entitled to seats
on this floor, the object being to re unite the
Democracy against the Republican party.
VIM. Ludington said he recognized a true
Democrat in every man who was in favor Of
prosecuting the war within the limits of the con-
stitution, End Of offering the most liberal terms
of peace.
Mr. Ludington offered an amendment to the
resolution admitting tho entire Tammany and
Mozart delegation, and allowing them to cast
full votes.
NJ. Lord moved an amendment, which was
passed, allowing the two delegations 10 cast "a
votes.
The President announced that both delegs.
tons are admitted to the floor, with leave TO
cast II votes each
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Illinois state Fair.

CHICAGO, Sept. IA large additional forcs
has beer employed on the buildings for the
State Fair, and everything will be in readiness
by Saturday night. The weather is cool and
pleasant and gives promise Of all that could be
desired. The forty horse power engine to drive
the machinery on tria! came on the grounds to
day. 500 covered stalls are now ready for oc
cupation. The supurb herd of Durhams of j
n. Brown, of Sangamon County, are on the way
With several others from central counties Of the
State.
The immense collections of the Museum OF
State, Natural Historical Society at Blooming
ton, consisting Of geological specimens of coal
formations, 1910 varieties of native plants, epe.
cimens OF wood from the various trees Of the
State, an extensive collection not only of birds
native and Of passage common to our State,
but many from other States, minerals, &C., will
oil be on exhibition. THIS Of itself IL we'll wor.
thy Of attending the Fair. This is the first time
that this vast collection has been open to the
public, and probably the last time that it will
leave Bloomington.
The eating housss are all rented 10 responsi.
Bile parties. and q they will be under charge Of
John A. Drake, of the fremont House, no In.
toxicatinE liquors will be allowed on the
grounds, and from the large number of police
engaged. the best Of order may be safely relied
cedented in the history of the Society, and sew.
eral entry clerks are slresdy busy
In consequence of the non holding of the a.
Louis Fair large accession will be made to
this, and from present indications we NAV safe.
y rscdict the lsrgest gathering Of the kind ever
held In the Northwest The Fair opens on
Monday, the 8th, and the Railroads commences
selling half.fars tickets after - o'clock On SGT.
urday, good for days.
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Fror, Cairo.

CA1so, Sept. 5.-1his morning Gen. Grant
sent the following Dispatch TO the President of
the Senate and speaker of the House of the
Kentucky Legislature: ,.a5.
regret to inform you that the Confederate
forces, in considerable numbers, have invaded
the territory of Kentucky and are occupying
and fortifying strong positions at Hickman and
Chalk Bluff.
He received the following reply:
Your despatch, AMI th. following from Gov
Harris to Gov. Magofin, were to-day, referred
to : special committee o the Senate:
NAsHvILLE, Tenn, Sept 8, 1861.
To HE Excellency, B Mgofan, Frankfort, KY:
The Confederate troo,s that landed at Kick.
nan last night, did 30 without my knowledge or
consent, and I am satisfied without the knowl.
edge or consent of the PRESIDENT. have tele.
graphed President Davisrging their immediate
withdrawal. (Signed) J. G. Harris.
Accounts from the Rbels in south western
Missour are conflicting, teir numbers being va.
riously estimated at from3 to $4,000.
1t is rumored that Pilow is leaving Madrid,
with his entire forces.
II is believed that the roops who fred on our
gun. boats yesterday, wer from Tennessee.
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From Caara.

CAIRo, Sep. The gun boats Taylor, under
command Of Capt. Rogers, and Lexington, un.
der command Of Com, Stembel, had an engage.
ment OF Hickman, KY, with the rebel ganboat
Ya.kce, this afternoon. FRI -
Two batteries on shore at Hickman, support
ed by about 1900 soldiers, also Ared upon the
boats None Of their shots took effect.
Our boats fred about 20 shots, with what ef-
feet not yet knoAn. - s
The boats we're fred at With small arms from
Columbus and Chalk Blud, Ky. No injury sus-
tanned.
The Taylor and Lexington returned to Cairo
this evening.
Col. Hicks, of the Auth Illinois regiment, who
was sent to exchange prisoners, returned last
night from Charleston. The rebels had but 8
federal prisoners They we're sxchanged.
It isreported that the rebels are falling back
from Sikes,own on New Madrid.
Gen. Fremont took command Of this post to.
dav III sss5ffr 4AsfFit m -
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WAmneFos, Sept. THE Eyscuttvs De.
parssnent hes no infosmation couirnasory 81
the report of the death Of JED. Davis. Inss,li.
sgenes nceived in army circles render such an
event % merely probable. "a n
Com. 6ringhAm has made an ollcial report
Of the Hsttsras affair. L contains nothing Cd.
dltionsl Of interest.
:. The Naval Retiring Beard nssss q Brooklyn
Navy Yard the l1th. 3 -
The Navy nspartmsnt has issssd proposal.
Tor the constructaon sf ~ sssam sesev rsvense
veoeela. in sfsa s Z,
Cor Gamble a Nissossl had - iaassyiex
with the Prssidsnt 20 day.
i 10 bslisvsd that passes 70 eross ~ ro1enao
VIII hereafter y visAhsld ffeA as~spapse =
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From Fortrese Monroc,

F0RTREss AoSRos, Sept 8-The Confederate
slaves at Old Point now number 1900, including
women and children.
A flag Of truce has just come in from Nor
folk With the crews OF the barks Rowena and
Glen, schooner Mary Alice. and brig Joseph, all
captured by the privAteer Dixie with the excep.
ton Of the Josephs which was taken by the
Savannah. The Captain and Mates of the Glen
are retained a. prisoners At Richmond. The
Capt. of the Mary Alice 10 almost direct from
Charleston. He reports that the force there
does not exceed 1000 men, and that they appre-
bend an attack from the recent Naval expedi.
ton.
Col Corcoran was lately put in irons several
hours for refusing to answer his name at roll
call
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From Missouri.

HANNIBAL, Sept 4.-Corporal Dix, of the Sd
Regiment, while out on scout with five men
near Kirksvile, last week, was surrounded in q
farmhouse while at dinper, by Is Secessionists
who demanded the surrender Of his party. This
was refused and the Secssionists made an at.
tack upon them. The ight was severe, but the
Federal troops MAINTAINED their position in the
house, driving of the asailants from the ground
with loss of Z killed and wounded. Cor.
poral Dix, on the Federal side, was killed, but
none of the others vera hurt
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seixure OF Yes.eI..

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 4.-One bark and four
schooners we're seised By tho U. g. Marshal 10.
day under che condscatiou act 800
Nxw YoRx, Sept THE schooner n. Md
dleton, With cargo Of naval stores from Charles.
ton for Liverpool, was seized By the frirate
Roanoke, while trying to run the blockade. 4
prise crew was put aboard. and che arrived here
this .. n. She was CRITICALLY intended for
rebel priyateer. u go -,sss''3 =
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MARRIED.

In Fort Madison, by Rev. G J. johnson, Aulo1
yosnPn x. Honniss, Eco Of Keokuk, 70 klseu
3. ALDRiesf, Of the former place.
In Burlington, BY Rev. ". ealter, Angus -
AYs0H yAeesR, OF 1st Regiment Volunteers, ,
bsccA McCaAcKsN, Of Danvile.
"Nons but the brave deserve the fab.
Sept. I'd, By Justice Overtou, at his ofice, ~
LAUoRLIH to Miss Hsi ETA ScHvAlfx, both ofbH
In this city on the 4sh Inst, as the residenesfl
Grove, BY Rev. Wn. sslter. Mr.. DAVID u. kniM|
this city. and Mis- LOUISA n. BsRaY, Of NofAss
Henderson County, ILLS.
On the 9Th instant, n The residence Of Ma -
Flint River fp., ty Jadss O. wiehtusn, VI " y
AI0rf, Jr. and Miss BlBpoHA NsvsLL, ofths 60
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Congressman Convep,,on.


At the Republican Convention which Assem-.
bed at Oskaloosa on the 4th inst, s. r. Cooper,
Of Poweshiek County, was elected Chairman
and G. W. Edwards. of Henry, appointed Sec.
retary. The attendance was large, most of the
Counties in the District being represented
Upon the informal ballot the vote was as fol.
lows:
J. F. Wilson 1853 votes.
3. L. B. Clarke 80
N. L. MCPHERSON l3 e"
John Edwards III
Upon the first formal ballot Nj. Wilson had
s22 votes, all but one, and was declared unani
mously nominated.
The Committee on Platform reported The fol.
lowing resolutions
l. Resolved, That the first great and leading
issue that is now pressing upon Us il the per.
petuation Of the Government, the preseI walton
of the Constitution and the maintenance Of tie
Laws. ,..sss m
g. Resolped, That every man and every dollar
necessary to suppress the present wicked and
unholy rebellion, and for the vindication Of the
Government, should be furnished without hest.
tation and that all traitors must Internationally
submit to the Constitution and Laws.
8. That the Administration has done nothing
more in attempting n suppress the rebellion,
than its imperative duty.
4. That VIC cndMse the action of the late
Extra Session Of the Genera Assembly In pro.
viding the Snesn4 for the defense of the State
and the aid Of she General Government.
6.sThat tho highnt honor is due TO the first
Regiment Of lows Volunteers for their gallant
and heroic condact - evinced on the battle
Zelda Of NoDOsui hsl
g. That the loyal spirit evinced by the natu.
rallied citizens Of our country in this her great.
est hour Of peril commands She admiration Of
all true patriots.
:. We invite men Of III parties to join With
~ 10 the support Of the toeegoipg REGULATIONS
and In support Of the candidate Of this Conven.
don Who stands pledged % the Constitstioual
maintenance Of our G0veFnnenk
The resolutions were unanimously Adopted.
n. Wilson being loudly called for, came for.
ward, announced his acceptsncs Of IL nomina.
uco. thanked the Convsntion for ~ honor, and
esisay deAnsd bis position on IL issus Of ne
e only compromiss hs had . propoos
eAZsssk ~ . s-s-'-i'-'
4. - osnvsaslon aajoarnsd, viss shsss ehsses
--.----.e, Il a a. 81 ..sa
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sAaAfoaA, Sept A.-Jsmss Oh pin Of vieks.
bafg. reported 70 b. . Captain Il the Rebel
army, va arrested q the residsucs OF hs father.
in.lsw, 10 this village TO day. By q. 8. Marshall
Baede, Of Albany, By virtue Of 8, warrant from
- SECRETARY II esata Hs = 70 90 y Fort
II gAvsttA