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A Naaical Wow OF tho Situation
Fight in Prospect.

"Observer," the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Tribune,
who, Judging from the tone of his
article, may be Greeley himself, gives
the following inkling of good pros
pect of quarrel between the Presi-
dent and the Radicals:
The situation is essentially the
same as 1t was before the recess. The
question is whether it will long re-
main so. The President, in his con-
versations with members, is still
profuse In assurances that he is far
from desiring conflict between. the
Executive and Congress, but he does
not seem willing to say what he
would TO to avoid it. If it is true, as
is generally asserted end believed by
many, that the President intends to
use his official patronage for the
purpose of forcing the immediate
admission of Southern delegations, he
may produce the desired effect upon
few individuals, but he will thereby
rather precipitate than prevent an
open rupture.
''Observer" fears that the flunkeys
will fool the President, and make him
believe that the people are all with
him, and argues to prove that such is
not the case:
cit has frequently been said that,
OF all places in the United States,
Washington is. the last to feel the
pulsations of the popular heart, and
of all places in Washington, the
White House I fear this is truer now
than it was before If the President
drifts into conflict with Congress,
the Kings friends will have to bear
two-thirds the responsibility for it. -
Draw and defend yourselves, Mes
sieurs, the Kings friends" Why?
Because
''The conversations have had with
representatives from different States
since their return to this city lead me
to the following conclusions: The
people do not desire rupture be-
tween Congress and the President
but thev desire still less that Congress
should recede from any of the posi-
tons taken, and patch up the work
of reconstruction without exacting
from the rebel States sufficient bonds
for future good behavior. The con-
sequence is, that Congressman elected
by Republican constituencies are
coming back, as fully determined rs
ever, or even more SO, to insist upon
guarantees previous to re-admission-
and that even those who found in
their districts frightened post masters
and revenue collectors are fully i'm
pressed with the unwavering firmness
of the Republican masses, to whom
post offices and collcctorships are of
very little Importance.
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The New YORK TIMES. The organ
of Secretary Seward is becoming very
clear in its danunciations Of the
radicals. Here is specimen:
"SeHAsSe7tion. = There are two
New England Senators who have pro-
pounded, since the 4th of December
last, measures sufficient to keep
the wisest assembly the world has
ever known in deliberation for at
last ~ hundred years, with just as
1nlch chance of q solution at the
end OF the century rs at the begin
ming. So much for self-assertion.
Mr.. Sumner, apparently, has I'M
dertaken-judging from yesterdays
Senate report alone only to re-
present his own State, but such colo
nies as Colorado, Mississippi and
Alabama. The theory is this: Estab-
lish the colonial condition, perma-
nently, over half the territory of the
Union, and Boston and Boston states
men might, in time, cease to be
themselves provincial. This is an
object which, if its importance does
noC warrant us IN reducing half the
States to the condition of perpetual
dependencies, is at least Ineligible
enough to any one familiar with the
world: When your village politician
fails, it is not usually from the want
of self-assertion.' People learn, at
least, that he is to the fore, whether
the question is free negro school in
Alabama or the opening of corduroy
road over Pixies Peak"
In another article it declares that
if, during the recess, members of
Congress become more radical, "
they must have read the "signs of
the times backward And, in a
third article, denounces the gucrillas
in Missouri, who are shooting South
ern men, as criminals, who must be
brought to justice
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The Y.onsap rin.es.

1t is stated that this leading journal
Q. the world circulates about sixty
thousand copies daily, o number
largely exceeded, we believe, by at
least one American daily. 1t was
established January l, 1856, by
John Walter; in 1908 his son, John
Walter, Jr., succeeded to the manage
ment, and in 1887 he in turn was
followed by his son, John Walter,
the third, the present publisher. The
Times has secured its immense infiu-
ence by literary merit, accuracy and
enterprise, and now confines itself to
business, following, instead of lead
ing, public sentiment. It yields its
proprietors q net profit of about
1925, 600 n year. Its present editor
is John Delane, who has associated
with him Mowbray Morris, the bust
ness manager. Both of these gentle
men are interested in the proprietor
ship of the paper. Mr.. Delane, who
is really the chief of the concern,
goes much into society, where he is
generally received. It is said of him,
in the fashionable world, that these
drawing-room influences have their
effect upon him, and that the Times
deals more leniently now with the
sins and follies of upper-tendom than
in former days, when the editor could
lose nothing by IN honest indepen-
dencc. Mr.. Delane was always in the
habit, during the life of Lord Pal
merston, when matters of Importance
were before the Cabinet, of visiting
him every night when he was in
town, for the purpose of obtaining
from him confidential information as
to the probable course of the Govern
ment. This enabled the Times to
give to public sentiment, apparently,
the lead, while, in fact, it was but
following course already laid down.
1t has been, in truth, of late years,
the Government organ. Besides
host of reporters, there are numerous
departments, with sub-editor at the
head of each.
Mr.. James Gordon Bennett, of the
Herald, promises to give us rival, in
the latter sheet, to the Thunderer on
this side of the water. He will have
to enlarge his borders and increase
considerably his editorial corps, both
i'll quantity. and quality, before he
can be anything like competitor
with the Times.
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Coming to the Point.

The New York Tribune (Radical)
says editorially I:
''There are certain indications, says
q Washington special, that the Presi-
dents policy will be endorsed by
Congress by the 1st of February, and
that the Tennessee members will be
admitted"
In this connection, the New Haven
(Ct.) Register publishes the following
from a gentleman in Washington to a
friend in that city.
political matters here are i'm
proving, and I shall be greatly mis-
taken if the re-assembling of Con-
gress does not indicate a decided
reduction of radical violence. Letters
from conservative Republicans, at the
North and West, confirm the wisdom
of the Presidents policy of recon
struction, and many members who
voted for the Stevens resolution re-
gret their action, and will not fall an
readily s'into line" again at the crack
of the demagogue's whip. Even
Speaker Colfax, it is rumored, has
been considerably enlightened from
his Eastern trip, and will not consent
that the restoration of the Union
shall be longer delayed by the extreme
radical policy. Stevens, Sumner,
Wade, and men of that stamp, are
resolved on war with the President,
who will not swerve from the policy
indicated in his message He will
not permit negro suffrage to be forced
on the Southern States, if he can
prevent it. Senators Foster and
Dixon are thoroughly conservative
men, and will be sustained in their
course by the great mass of their con-
stltuents. Think Brandagee, Deming
and Warner, will also go against the
radicals; but time will show"
We believe that in very short
time the issue between the radicals
and the President will come to a
head, and that the whole country
will be called on to give their support
to the policy of the Executive. The
day Of extremists has passed-in the
South it set under the dark clouds of
war and victorious armies; in the
North, it must Be wiped out by the
stern good sense and patriotism of
the people. From the above extracts
and from others we find in our ex-
changes, we verify believe that by the
time mentioned by the T.i6mue,
should Texas and Florida have come
upto the reconstruction requirements,
that President johnson will issue his
proclamation declaring all the States
lately in rebellion, restored to their
rights, privileges and immunities as
full members of the Union. This
will bring the impending issue to a
focus, and may God defend the right
in the overthrow of radical purposes
and plots.
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''IIE CooE. The Acts passed by the
Legislature rclntiv" to tic freedmen, fur
sale ct this Office. Price 40 cents: l.y mail
2J cents.
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CAsu.-Our terms for subscription, all
vcrtisihS and job work arc casi, We l.oy,.
ali parties will bear this; in l.l:ne.
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Advertisements, to insure insertion.
should be handed in by o'clock p III.
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The TEETH OFTEN DiE-I.ong before the
system loses its youthful viSor. This
should not be so. TO prevent this species
Of necrosis, use Fragrant Sozodont. 1t
keeps the dental bone alive, the enamel
spotless, the gums rosy and elastic. the
breath pure and The mouth clean.
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IHE Er"S:SG OF CoLUMBIA-An inter
cst!hS account OF the Sack and Dcstruc
ton OF thc City OF Columbia, S. C.."l,as
ust bcca issued, ii pamphlet form, from
the P"T"ic steam power press. Orders
can be filled to any extent.
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We find the following order pub
lished in the Chattanooga Gazette:
HDQRs. Posi- CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.
December 80, 1866.
General Orders, No. 36.i
Owing to the accumulation -
great number. of freea
Post, living withaa1
SUP support; e.
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COMMENCE YOUR GARDENs.-Dr. Miot's
advertisement OF LanCrcth's standard gar
den seeds, oG Oil prices, viii sratify most
OF our readers. For four years, we have
been deprived OF this supply OF genuine
and good seeds, and hope to see every
vacant foot OF ground i'll and around the
city devoted to their growth, and prodnct
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06
THE MARCH ELECTFOS-LETTER
ERON GOV. RROMNLoN.

srArEoF TENNESSEE, EXECUTIVE DEPT
NASHVILLE Feb. ! 1885.
To the Editor ofthe Press and Times:
I wish Il answer through your paper
a large number Of letters, inquiring
whether the March elections will be
held, and whether I win issue any pro-
clamation ordering the election, and also
whether the election will be valid in
counties illegally registered under the
suffrage law of June last.
It is only in special elections to all va
cancies in Legislative or Judicial offices
that any Executive proclamation or
writs Of election are necessary. The
March election Is a general election, the
dsy OF holding it is fixed by the Consti-
tuition, and no proclamatiOns or writs OF
election are necessary. It is the business
of the County Courts and Sheriffs to see
that these elections are held according to
the Constitution and laws Of the State,
and to instau the officers elected. I have
nothing TO do with it except to issue
commissions to Justices Of the Peace, and
in that matter I shall decide for myself
after the election, and not before. All
other questions are judicial, and will be
decided by the Courts when they arise.
Of course il Is expected that these cleo
tions will be held in accordance with an
the laws, including the tact to limit the
elective franchise A gross and general
disregard Of the laws of the State NAV re-
quire my ~interpositioa as Governor bound
10 ste that the lava are executed. But I
sincerely hope that no such contingency
may occur, and shall not decide upOnm V
course in advance. Respectfully,
W. q. BROWNlOW
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

A poor little orphan girl, some sever
vesrso Of age, was, some days since, foun,
wandering, homeless about the streets
sud taken 70 the Station-house. She il
f~atheress, m~otherless, and so far as car
be learned, without any relations Of
friends. Herfather, she ssys, died in The
Federal Hospital. A prisoner at th'
Stston-house who has been an inmate
Of the jail six months, awaiting trial on
a very grave though not infamous charge
and who, on account Of his health, ha'
been allowed 10 occupy quarters where
his family can visit him, touched witt
compassion for this poor little wall.
rather than see her left 70 the rude $3.50
citation Of q prison, sent her home with
his own daughter, who Is now taking
care Of her. He is however, 8 poor
man. and has five other little dependent
unez whose bread and sustensnce depend
mon him. should the Trial which
he hiss continually desired, result in HE
a--s-gement. this little creature viii
have. even then, but 8 ~precsrious shell
Ear for his desth, At any tme-and who
las q sure Jesse Of life p would suz-
reld the support she now shares with
his ayHn. II does seem 10 Us that, in this
great city, where there are thousands OF
persons possessed Of ample means, there
must be among them az least n whose
besr-is imbued with tho like feelings OF
this Samaritan Of the City Prison, and
who will be willing to give a better as
s1rsuce for the future OF this fatheriess
morherIe,s little one, than it is possible
for him 10 provide, under present or any
p-ahable future circumstances.
should there be such an one, itwould be
q good days work TO resolve, and 10 put
chat resolution into action, TO take this
little orphan off his hands. Further in
formation may be obtained, if desired
with that view. al the editorial Office Of
this psper.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

No word expresses better than the old
=-7rticlsm gathering the numbers,
rbe character, and uhe spirit Of the as
=smb.age, says the National Lote4igen-
oer Of the thirry-drsr ultimof, which last
night Doured into the rooms of the Ez-
ecurive Mansion. From the hour APP
noinred FOR the evening reception until
eleven O'Clock the company continued
10 arrive. Although all the rooms were
omen. -ns crowd occupied every inch OF
available space. A larger and more dis
-inruisbed collection of men and women,
from different States Of the Union, and
from foreign countries, was seldom seen
Mrs.. PATERSON and Mrs. SLOWER,
continues U metropolitan contempt
-s-v, received this immense assem- blage
with the tranquil ease anu unsrudied cor
5ialitv which characterize them, and
which have concuiated for them the
znce-est respect and attachment Of the
nlBltc. and eudearsd them to their per
sl1al friends.
The President appeared in excellent
health and spirits, and heartily re-
eponded 10 the friendly words which ac-
11mpsnlei the respectful salutauions Of
his fellow citizens. He could lot but
feel that this was a popular outp0uring,
Indicative Of the sympathy Of the great
masses Of the American people, and Of
RE support which they are determined
90 render 10 him n The discharge Of his
great uuueg.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

WAsHGSoroS. Feb. j
A large crowd was present in the Sen
ate galleries to-day. An impression pre-
vailed that Sumner was going to speak
on the bill for the guaranty of civil rights
aud the amendment to it, declaring the
negroes to be citizens. The audience
was Of a mixed color, black entering very
largely into il. Sumner did not speak,
however.
Mr.. Howard, Of Michigan, tried to
push his resolution, demanding the trial
Of Mr.. Davis by a Military Commission,
to a vote, but Reverdy Johnston and
Salisbury rose. simultaneously each 10
announce his determination to discuss
the proposition, and e went over until
tomorrow, when IL will come up as the
unfinished business of the morning hour.
Messrs. CoWan and Van Wrinkle were
the only Republicans who voted against
the proposition, declaring the negroes to
be citizens.
Mr.. Garret Davis made a very lengthy
speech, occupying two hours, 10 being
his fourth set speech within the last two
weeks.
....--.... WAsHrNGToN, Feb. ].
The House was without anyspecial in
terest to-day. On a bill graduating the
tax "a railroads, Messrs. Harding and
-
Wasburne, Of Illinois, spoke for a few
minutes, most earnestly, against the in
huence Of the Western Railroads, in
keeping up the price Of freight, and in
their combination together TO obstruct.
be said, the navigation of the Mississippi
River. Both members declared that leg
islatiOn should be 50 directed as 20 relieve
the Western farmers from the railroad
influence.
II came ont during the few minutes
debate in the House to-day that the Ways
and Means Committee have done Moth
ing toward amending the Internal Reve-
nue. bill. Thad. Stevens said that the
Committee should do something imme-
diately about the tax on whisky. If the
Committee were going 70 adopt the re-
cOmmendatiOn of the last report Of the
Commission 20 reduce the tax from two
dollars to n dollar a gallon, the Gov
eminent would lose several million Of
dollars OF revenue. He suggested that a
resolution be passed right away by the
House on this subject, that the country
might be informed in time.
Mr.. Morrill,, Chairman Of the Com
mittee, said that the Ways and Means
Committee would come, with great re-
l~uctance, to any conclusion to reduce the
tax as proposed on whisky.
Mr.. Wentworth appealed TO the House
not to pass any hasty resolution, as sug-
gested by Mr.. Stevens, ferhe wanted the
members TO carefully examine the Inter-
nal Revenue Commissioner report, and
bills accompanying il, SO that each mem
Der might act for himself, and not be
driven TO a vote under the whip and
spur Of the previous question.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

BGr War against the hostile Apache
Indians Is about TO lie inaugurated by
General Mcdowell with great vig0r.
The General has left San Francisco to
assume the personal superintendency Of
the operations, and issued orders for the
movement Of troops to the scene Of hos
Utilities. Other Indian tribes are cooper
ating with the national forces against
the Apaches.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

SA We have had a long and interest
ing conversation, says the Nashville
Banner, with a gentleman who is re-
Gently come from Mexico. He passed
from the city to the Rio Grande, bv wav
Of Monterey, and thence through Texas
to New Orleans. His account Of the con
dltion Of things tallies with the various
reports brought by observant travellers
and letters. He says that Juarez is a
shrewd half breed, dlsliked by his own
people, and representing no popular
party or principle that the bona fde
Inhabitants desire the success. Of the
Government Of MAMMALIAN as the safest
and surest; that there is no disposition TO
throw of the imperial yoke, and that
outbreak means pillage and net patriot
ism. The acts Of ragamuf1ns about
Brownsville and Bagdad are purely pre-
Crawford is not even a respecta-
Die robber. His troops are about as
many and as contemplate as those of
Our informant states that
throughout Texas the promise of the
future ischeering. The people have gone
10 work in earnest, and are getting along
admirably with the military. Gen.
sheridan makes himself favorite among
al classes by bis attention to the needs
aud wants Of Tie country. Politics is
not much discussed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

~ A serious accident occurred on
the Toledo, Wabash and Western Rail-
road, near the Illinois river, by the
breaking Of a rail. The freight train,
going east was thrown down an en-
bankment "a hundred feet deep. and
the cars were broken into fragments
-Four men, occupying the cabooss car
were badly injured. Two have since
died, and the Others are In a very eri6-
cal condition. The anne Of the dead
are james O'Brien, Of Versailles, and
Jerry O'Connell, Jacksonville, attacks
Of the road. Mr.. Burralt, the conductor,
and a drover, named Kimby, are
wounded.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

STATE OF CONNECTICUTl
County OF Hartford,
Personally appeared before me, HESRY Fow.
LER q Justice of the Peace, duly quaIlded 10 ad-
minister oaths, THOMAS A. ALExANpER. PresL-
dent and LUCIus J. HESDEE. Secretary, and
made solemn oath that the foregoing sr7rau7enr
Of the assets and condition Of the E1ua Insur.
ance Company is true.
January, 1855. HENRY FOWLER
LsrAAP.l Justice OF the Peace.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

D9r a Murfreesboro, Tenn letter,
dated the third, says: The small pox has
recently made sad work among the col
ored patients at the hospitals near this
place the disease proving fatal in many
cases. All efforts have been made 70
prevent its further spread, and no pa
tients are allowed within the corporate
limits. ! have heard Of but three cases
resulting fatally among the whites, n
Of them within the past week.
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STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF TIE
.ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY
on II Isl A OF JANUARY, 1863,
Made TO the State Of Tennessee.

NAME AND LOCATION.
The name Of the Company is ETNA INsUR-
ANCE COMPANY, and is located at Hartford.
Conn.
CAPITAL.
moun OF It's Capital stock Is
Two Million Two Hundred and
Fifty Thousand Dollars, and Il paid
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

STATE o. T~ENNEssEE. !
C-OMPrR0LLERs OFFICE, :
NASHVILLE, Jan. 19, 1855.
!, s. ". HATcHETT, Comptroller ofthe Treas
ury, do hereby certify that the Etna Insurance
Company, located 40 Hartford il the state oi
Connecticut, has produced 10 me SATISFACTORY,
evidence that said Company has compiled
with all the requirenaents Of the laws OF The
state Of Tennessee imposed on Insurance.
Companies, and I further certify thar III
A. Littleton, Agent OF said Company, has also
complied with the requirements Of the laws OF
the State, made and provided In such cases +:
Wherefore, said Etna Insurance Company has
authority to take risks and transact the business
ofInsurance in this state, az Memphis.
This certificate of agency must be renewed On
the lst days OF July and January Of each wear.
l6EAL-l S. ". HATCHETT.
iea-sW Comptroller Tenn.
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MEnPHIs I'D ID. LoUIs.

We have been favored with q copy Of
the communication addressed by the
Committee Of the Memphis Chamber OF
Commerce, to the Chamber Of Commerce
Of st. Louis. The interest and import
ance Of the subject viii command for ii
a general perlsal.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

~ Correspondents must bear in mind
the rule Of writing on one side only of
the sheet In order 70 enable US to make
use Of their favor.
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BOsTICE. GRIFFITH & CO..

TOR SALE fue first class Barr
y room, centrally located. with cool .--a.
fixtures. et-- Apply az this OLCs or ll Ee. -
Madison street --ra rU
To CARPENTERS and BF-IED-
u eE8.-EeE sale
Fifteen thousand feet OF seasoned Fl15-.7z
and SIX thousand feet = pauu=Iis- for s-14ll-
boats or UcOrs. which VIII De- sold at lowest
rates 20 close consignment. - aprte ed 11r i'm
med.areiy L MEERTTT-
.e52 an No. e. BasIs 81. near cor. d $500.
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DIIsD.

siREET-In Tishomingo county, Miss, on
the morning OF the 80 instant, FAEEIK ANNIE,
only daughter Of Hugh NJ. and Lizzie x. Street,
aged six years, five months and eight days.
So Vest Tennessee VINO, and Montgomery,
lAla-) papers please copy. %
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-06

sJ- On Wednesday night, the seven
tenth uit., three negroes, in attempting
to cross the Yadkin river, at "scales'
Crossing n. C., upset the canoe, it is
supposed, and all three were drowned.
Two ofthe bodies were recovered.