Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-17
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NEW YORK, Feb. IA party OF burglars
robbed Hernsrnan e siIvermonts silk manu-
factory Of twenty-five thousand dollars worth
OF goods, after beating the watehmpn 50 badly
that his recovery is doubtful.
A Washington special says Treasurer spinner
has commenced payingi Ia cash all war and navy
warrants OF one thousand dollars and under,
and all quartermasters' and other discussing
officers checks under FIVE thousand dollars.
All claims amounting TO more will be paid half
cash and half certificates Of indebtedness, as
only about one-third as many certificates are
being issued as formerly. The Treasurer thln KS
they viii soon be at par.
Gen. Terry is expected in Washington to-day,
IN answer to the summons OF the Reconstruct
ton Committee.
The Commissioner ofthe Pension Bureau yes
terdsy decided that a penaoner Of the war OF
eighteen hundred and twelve forfeited his claim
to further pensions, by entering the Confederate
service.
The claims ofJohn Ross to the Chieftauship
ofthe Cherokees were ignored by the Agent re-
Gently sent out to form treaties with hostile
Indians. Tribes yesterday had a long interview
with President johnson. Ross mission TO
Washington Is said to be to secure his reeog-
milton as Chief Of the Cherokees, by our Gov
eminent.
A Washington special says that the Commit
tee on Banking win report in favor OF compel
ling the National Banks to surrender the IL
terest bearing legal tender notes, and substitute
legal tenders. This viii be the first move to-
ward the contraction OF the currency.
The Tribune publishes the tables prepared for
the report Of the Commissioners Of Internal
Revenue, for the year ending June. thirty.
eighteen hundred and sixty-nve. Receipts,
two hundred and eleven Inilhon; amount col
lected through Collectors and Assessors, one
hundred and eighty-three million dollars; ex-
pense for collecting, four million six hundred
and seventy-nins thousand dollars.
There is much dissatisfaction existing among
the officers Of the volunteer army, owing to
there being no provision made for the promo
ton Of any officers who served with volunteers.
in the late military bill reported to the Senate.
Hon. L. D. Campbell, recently appointed
Minister to Mexico, had an interview with the
President yesterday.
The foreign cattle disease israpidIy increasing
in England.
The Londsn Times says: It is not improbable
that the present year viii see both the Roman
and Mexican territories evacuated.
] The London Herald says that one effect Of the
a ma II III 1AbUnuEE OF UeAElN
all emigration from the disaGected portions OF
Ireland.
The Car of Russia has addressed q letter to
the Governor OF Warsaw, promulgating educa-
tional measures in Poland.
Snow Storm ia the North.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. l8.-There was a heavy
snow storm yesterday ali over the Northwest.
The coolest weather Of the winter throughout
the North.
New York MRrket.
NEW YoRY, Feb. 18-Government stocks are
better, under the European news. Gold is
easier, the Government having sold small
amounts during the past few days money is in
greater demand. Gold, S5H; Cotton, nominal
at 4f&945c.
Official advices say that the Mexican army is
about to take the initiative against the city Of
Chihuahua, it being occupied by the French.
published protest OF ortega is not consid-
cred authentic.