Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-03-01
TELEGRApHrC.
Meeting Of FenIans.


LOUISVILLE, Feb. IA large ana eptbusias.
Tie meeting Of Feniaps was held last night al
the CoustH ouse. There was also q torch Light
procession. About five thousand dollars were
collected. Several distinguished speakers nd
dressed the meeting.
More about the Fenians.
NEw YORK, Feb. "a Washington snecial
says, that at a meeting Of Feuians last night.
limitations were given Of a plan 10 seize British
Colonies, and TO establish harbors orapiratleaI
wsF on the Pacific coast, which win sweepawa
British commerce.
The English Minister forwarded A communal
cation on this suIect 70 the state Departmept
wiieh formed a subject for Cabinet discussion.
A proclamation VIII probably be issued against
any violation OF the neutrality laws.
Iron Works burned.
81. AoU1s, Fob. &-rhe Insurance on the
Decatur amounts 20 sll2,O0O; the other boats
were not insured. The insurance on friegbt n
any, has not been ascertained.
Fox & Cos, mailesble iron-yyorl-s verc.
burned on Monday anernoon. Obcrmcyer <
Co.'S houring mill was burned on TUESDAY
morning.
The Test Oath too severe.
NV YORK, Feb. 2s-A Washington special
says the President was called upon last uiyht ~
a New York Congressman ana state senator
und that while conyensing with the President
heremarked that the test oath was "a lftile TOO
severe that many particlpatorS In the rebellion
were good men % represent the southern
states and that the test oath oaght not 70 be
applied 10 them that a mere oath to support
the Constitution was an that was necessary. for
"A man who could take that oath was a loyal
man.
Tha PRESIDENT aana No I.nasfe.ss-
ment ought 20 BE- passed until the public mind
is quite free from rcsentmeutand ne soutbsrn
States are represented in C~ongrees.
Rumors says "a serious difference OF opinion ex-
lists between the Secretary Of the Treasury ana
the Comptroller ofthe Currency respecting fbe
financial policy and new political phases.
The 81. Louis postmaster was not refused con-
hrmation because Of uufriendly heling toward
the President, as was asserted. but because he
was personally hostile TO the two Missouri Sen
ators.
The Naval Committee have agreed TO raport
TO the House a bin prepared in accordance win
the suggestions OF the Secretary Of the Navy 70
regulate the appointment OF certain VOLUNTEER
navy officers.
Any officer who has served two years can be
examined for appointment IN the regular navy
after the disposal OF the Constitutional amend
ment.
The House VIII take mp the loan bin and IA
vorably pass Stevens substitute, which re-
stricls The discretion OF the Secretary Of the I
Treasury, and onTts the foreign claims.
The indications are that about three-fobrtbs
Of the Senators viii vote 10 admit the Tennes-
see members when the motion comes no.
Washington special says the streets are mll
Of rumors Of Cabinet changes.
New York Market.
NEw YORK Feb * z N-Cotton quiet and
u~ncbangedi Cola 81.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l-A bill has passed for
the grant Of public lands. and also one 10 CON
struet a railway from Humboldt Bay 10 san
Francisco. The neurreD resolution was then
taken up and Nye made an elaborate speech
advocating universal suffrage and o~pposing /
the admission Of Southern Congressmen unless |
they were loyal The House resumed the con
sideratlon Of the Constitutional amendment.
Rendezvous for national vessels.
New YORK, Feb. IA special from Washing
ton says that Secretary Seward during his ex-
curslon, selected one OF the Islands OF ST.
Thomas, for the use OF our National vessels
The Bank Committee have returned from
washington. 10 Is understood that the
average deposits IRE % be taxed.
Cincinnati Market.
C-INCTSSATI, Feb. 2S-FI0ur quiet: Wheat
unchanged Corn DE; oats 85c.; Pork SIS 30;
Lard lsZc.; Grsceries dun; Whisky 81 q.
From Washington.
WASmNGToN, Feb. 3-The Committee on
Ways and Means have reported "a bill taxing
cotton five per cent. and allowing a drawback
On American manufactures goods. Also. ex-
emptlng all incomes under one thousand dol
lars, and taxing all above that sum five per
cent.
The Constitutional Amendments.
NEW YORK, Feb. ga city paper says that if
Bingham presses the Constitutional Amend
Inent TO a vote il will be defeated.
4 H.. stephens is expected in Washington
next week.
The Rio Grande Courier states that Moutery
has no French and only 5000 Imperial troops,
and the city is nearly deserted by the best in
habitants.
The Presidents Policy Endorsed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. &.-There was every
large meeting last evening, here, and AZ Sacra-
mento, TO endorse the President
The Nevada Senate endorsed Congress.
The Sisrru Nevada. from Portland, with SI32.GOO
treasure, has arrived.
New York Markets.
NEW York, Feb. @.-CottoH, 4lc. Flour has
advanced &C.; wheat, advances &c. Coffee, dull.
sugar, he. Molasses, duh. Pork, s2s 0215.
Money is rather easier; sterling, SIS; gold, 3G4;
Government stocks are a shade frmer