Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-25
TELEGRAPHIC.
EVENING DISPATCHES
Circular from Gen. Howard.


MADISON, IND, Feb. 24-The steamer Hill
man collided with the steamer Mamie Byers
this morning, sinking the latter. II Is reported
that 80 lives were lost.
Circular from Gen. Howard
WAsHISoToS, Feb. 2l.-Gen. Howard has ad-
dressed the following Circular to the Freed
meas Bureau:
"To THE ASSISTANT CoNsussIoSER-Dedr Sir
Anticipating the excitement that win necessa-
rily follow the action Of the Government with
reference to the new Freedmen's bill, you may
feel Somewhat embarrassed in the duties de-
volvlng upon you under the law and Tegula-
tlons already existing; that you may act
steadily and firmly in any emergency, you
must be prepared for any increased hos
tiity on the part OF those who have per
slstently hindered and troubled you and your
agents, and there may be an increased restless
ness among the freedmen. The President has
assured the Commissioners that be regards the
present law as continuing the existence Of the
Bureau a. least a year from now
The remainder OF the circular asks what steps
have been taken to sustain the INDECENT, and
ind employment for the unemployed and
urges the Assistant Commissioner TO show the
Intentions Of the Government and the complete
practicabIlity OF the free labor system
Eass Meeting at Cincinnati
CINcTNNATI, Feb. "A large mass meeting
was held here last night, favoring the ten hour
reform labor movement.
Political Meeting.
ST. Louis. Feb. 2L-On the Zd the Democrats
and conservatives met and adopted resolutions
sustaining the Presidents veto, and pledging
themselves 10 labor for the overthrow Of the
present Constitution Of Missouri, it being in
| conflict with the essential principles OF liberty
and formed by g faction insugurated by fraud
and violence.
The Radicals Sustained by the Missouri
Legislature
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2L-Both Houses OF 1.-THE Mis-
souri, Legislature have passed resolutions that
/ the conflict of the past five years IS now pend
ing. and that the safety Of the nation requires
that the Government be retained in loyal
I hands; that in the thirty senators who voted 10
sustain the Freedmen's Bureau bill vetoed by
the President, we recognize true representatives
/ of the principles which saved the country in
the late rebellion. Passed In the House by z 10
| 3; in the Senate, q t05.
steamer Burned-Fourteen Lives lost.
WELLsv1LLE, OHIO, Feb. 24-The steamer
Manchester, with a heavy freight, including
hav and oil, was burned at the foot Of Baob
| Island. Capt. Shepard thinks fourteen peopl
were crowned. The Manehester's passenger
| and crew numbered one hundred.
southern Members Net TO be Admitted
WAsH1SsToN, Feb. 2A-The Senate, yester-
dav, was occupied in the introduction of bills
and resolutions forbidding the admission OF
| Southern members, until the States were enti-
tied to representation. 1t was argued that il
was the intention os Congress not to act on the
credentials Of Southern members until 1t had
passed a law for the admission OF the Southern
! States.
The House has decided Mr.. Wsshburn enti-
/ tied to the seat in the Indiana contested election
case against VoOrhies.
Mr.. Stevens introduced a bill TO secure the
speedy construction OF the Southern branch Of
the Pacific railroad and telegraph. Referred to
the Senate committee on that subject
san FRANCISCO, Feb. 24-Marltan has been
opened 10y imperial decree. Maximilian's pros
poets are stiu depreciating.
Juarez advises the Mexican consul here that
his affairs are very promising.
The Imperialists are fortifying Chihuahua
There is no prospect Of their goingto FL PasO.
Salute TO the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The President has re-
ceived the following, dated 81. Louis, February
-: THE Constitutional Union men of Missouri
greet YOU with one hundred guns, for the noble
stand you have taken in defense Of the liberty
Of the people" signed, E. B. Brown, President
State Central COMMITTEES OF Conservative Union
men.