Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-08
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
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sales to-day, L,S00 bales OF Middling
at 46947c; Sugar, IfA9l5hc for fair to fully fair
Flour, IS Ss9sS 81 sterling, ~; New YorR
Checks, par.
The steaner Norwich, loaded with cotton,
was burned this morning. Most of the cotton
was thrown overheard and saved.
Galveston Market
GALVESTON, TEXAS, Feb. 7.-The steamer Port
au Prince arrived at the bar IN the nth, from
New York.
Cotton-Middlng, sc. Gold Freights to New
York, / cent by sail; ~ cents by steamer. To
Liverpool, Hs75 pence.
There are large quantities OF empted tonnage
in port.
The Indians have not been troublesome Of
late, on the Northern frontier.
The State Convention meets on the eighth.
Mexican m
LONDON, Jan. 22-The Paris correspondent OF
ths London Netgs says it has transpired in
Court circles that Napoleon is greatly displeased
with Macmillan on money grounds, especially
on account Of the bad reception given TO the
French Counsellor OF State sent to Mexico to
take finances. This, it is surmised, is the rea-
son for the withdrawal Of the French troops.
River ut Pittsburg.
PITrsBURG, Feb. River three feet two
inches by the pier marks. Weather clear and
pleasant.
Cincinnati Market.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Flour unchanged
Wheat steady AT 81 90 Corn, SIC Oats, SOC
Dressed Hogs, holders ask Sl2 d Lard, 1910
Cotton dull at &c.
New York Market.
NEW YORK, Feb. Z.-Cetton 4Sc whisky dull,
at 81 D; wheat declined2 Dc; sales at 81 s.; Sugar
- . Lit No.
Rico 50 to Zoe; bacon dull dressed hogs, 1916 .
lard hrmer, at Is4c; money steady; sterling
dull and dropping at Sc; gold $3.50; Govern
ment stocks are without decided change stocks
stronger.
Enforcement OF n President
Concord. y. H, Feb THE Democratic Con-
vention adopted resolutions indonsing Presi-
dent johnson in his endeavors to have the
Southern States represented in Congress, and
di-scountenances any amendment 10 the Con-
stitutiOn.
Arrest OF the Gillian Consul.
NEW YORK, Feb. stephen Rogers, the Chill
ian Consul, was arrested to-day on an indict-
ment for violating the neutrality laws.
Dennis O'SuIlivan was also arrested for drip-
ing a team containing six boxes Of arms. He
confessed that they were fort the enians. They
were claimed by O'Mahony, mt the prisoner
was discharged.
A shipment Of pistols 20 Vera Cruz for private
use has been prevented by the Washington au-
tAorities. II Is presumed tina the trade in arms
is to be considered free, unless it appears that
the arms are Intended for beligerent use.
Hartford Convention.
HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. THE Democratic
State Convention adopted a resolution indors-
ing the restoration policy Of President John:
son to-day.
Fire al Joliet. III.
CHICAGO, Feb. IA fire al Joliet, Ill, to-day,
destroyed the Masonic Block and the adjoining
buildings, including the Republican Office.
Specific Contract Law Repealed.
SAN Francisco, FEB. THE Union Legisla-
i've caucus voted In favor of repeating the
Specific Contract Law bya large majority; also
favoring the poxtponement Of the Congress
sional election.
Portland, Oregon, advices say there is no COM
munication with Upper California, owing TO
the ice blockade.
Legal Tender nominal, at 71zo.
The Mexican Consulate has received an ON
cial communication that Juarez and the Minis
ter OF Foreign Relations were at E Paso on the
twenty-eighth.
An the Generals OF The Liberal forces gave in
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ing Juarez' Presidential term.
Some French troops started In the direction
Of FL Paso, but returned after marching some
forty-two miles.
The Republican troops at e Paso were fully
prepared to meet the French.
Gen. Mejis was installed as Minister Of War
on the twenty-sixth.
The report that Juarez had reached San An
tonic, Texas. is u~nfounded.
Proceedings Of the Idaho EeexisIature.
SALT LAKE, Feb. 4.-The Legislature OF Idaho
has endorsed President Johnson's reconstruc-
ton policy, and also granted a charter to the
branch Of the TIE Railroad, from Salt Lake
TO Columbia, through Snake river valley.
Congressional.
WAsHINGToS, Feb. THE Committee on
Ways and Means failed to conclude the argu-
ment with Chandler, relating to the reciprocity
proposition.
The Gillian minister telegraphed to L.. S. Dis
trict Attorney Dickinson, that R. V. McKenna
may not be considered As belonging TO the Chill
ian legation. MoKenna and Rogers both gave
bail FOR their appearance from day to day. The
torpedo boats, two in number, are lying in
North river.
The delegation consisting OF negroes from
various States had an interview with the Presi.
dent. G.S. Downing and Fred. Douglas made
speeches, after which a c~ollo~rv took place, In
which the President said donal guaranty
should be given for the abolition Of slavery, but
said that evil would be the result Of forcing the
principle Of universal suffrage upon either the
people Of this District or a State, in opposition
10 the expressed will Of the majority.
Mr.. Brooks presented the credentials Of the
members representing Alabama, which were
referred, without debate, 70 the Reconstruction
Committee. He also presented the petition
Of a large number OF women claiming the
right TO vote, which caused considerable merrt.
ment during the debate concerning the proper
committee to which 1t should be referred. II
was finally referred TO the Reconstruction Com.
mittee.
Concord Convention.
CONCORD, n, H., FEB. The Convention
passed a resolution ~pledging President johnson
Its support in securing to all States immediate
representation in Congress and their fun right
under the Constitution as States in the Union.
Montana Delegation.
WAsHISeroN, Feb. IA delegation from
Montana Territory had an interview with the
President to-day, expressing their approval OF
his message, and his policy with regard to tbs
condition Of the country.
In the diplomatic bill reported to-day. is an
] appropriation OF nineteen rhoasand dollar n,