Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-08

PEAL, for advertising since January Slst,
unless they have written authority from
me. JOHN AINsLIE,
Cashier and Manager.
To the PatrOns of the Appear.
You are requested not to pay any car
riers without a certificate from me, and
to report at the counting desk any ir-
regularity in carriers. L. DAVIES,
CHANcRRY COURT, Hon. Thomas q.
Smith, Chancellor. presiding By inter
change. Cases set for hearing to-day:
I'D.
SO. q. H. Blood vs.. J. II. Hartley ct al.
sos Mary = aherty vs. Quaker ms co.
ENMoNs & Son, No. Jefferson street,
have a large assortment Of stationery
and blank books. Business men who
need those articles will do well to pat
ronize these gentlemen.
A Coop HoUsE-The card of Nevis
& Rose appears in u columns, and in
addition to a complete assortment OF
family supplies and produce, they keep
a quality of whisky, which recommends
itself. Try FOR yourselves.
BAD BRIDeE.-A few months since a
new bridge was erected over the bayou
on Jefferson street, which is in such dan
ger Of falling that a policeman was or
dered yesterday morning to put up sign
warning people 10 look out while cross
ing. The contractors should be made to
do their work over again.
BADLY HURT.-A man named Tkos.
Russell, in crossing Beal street yesterday
evening, was ran against by a dray
driven by a negro, and thrown violently
to the ground. His ankle was sprained
and his head severely bruised. He
threatens an action of damages against
the authorities Of the city, but his pros
pect Of recovery is small.
PERSoNAL.-We were pleased to meet
yesterday, at the Gayoso, our old-time
friend, Julius Hayden, Esq, the general
/ southern agent Of the southern mail
route between New Orleans and all
| points north and east. Julius looks as
| handsome as ever, and is always atten-
tive to the interests Of his route. Time
only seems to increase his energy and
perseverance.
To CoNsIGNEEs.-The steamer Marble
City, from st. Louis, will discharge her
freight to-day at the Titus warehouse,
foot Of Poplar street, and it will be de-
| livered TO e~onsignees on tomorrow Sat
urday.) This has been rendered neces-
sary on account of the condition of our
landing, which prevents the handling of
anything without damage, in the vicinity
Of the wharf boat of the company.
FROM EAsT.-The popular dry
goods man, J. G. Moffat, who has a hab-
itation at No. 347 Main street, has just
returned from the east with a fine stock
Of goods in his line, composing ladies
dress goods and all the novelties Of the
season. The inclement state of the
weather gives him a good opportunity to
open, and when the fine sarather begins
the ladies viii no doubt investigate.
SADDLERY.-The season is now ap-
preaching that a good ft-Out Of sad
dlery and hardware appertaining thereto
is absolutely necessary. ]. f. Scheifer
| & Co, No. 229 Second street, have an
excellent stock Of everything in their
line. Their business connections at st.
| Louis gives them unusual facilities.
| Among their corps of assistants may be
( found our genial friend Frank Austin,
who is ever ready to greet his friends in
hospitable style.
! WHITE, KERR & RooTRs-We call
attention to the advertisementin another
column of White, Kerr d Rootes, cotton
factors and general commission and
forwarding merchants, No. S9+ Main
street, Gayoso block. Col. White iswell
and favorably known as the president Of
the Memphis and Tennessee railroad,
while Col. Geo. T. Rootes is not less
| favcrably known as an affable gentle
/ mar and thorough business man, having
/ been for a long while q partner in the
firm Of Gordon & ROotes, st. Louis.
/ COMMERCIAL AGENCY.-We call the
! attention of our friends to the advertise
\ ment of Bradstreet commercial
agency" Mr.. DeSoto has labored faith
fully to acquire the necessary informa-
| ton to place his department oil an
| equality with any agency Of this long
and well known firm, and we c~heerfully
| recommend him to those who may have
| occasion to post themselves in regard to
! the commercial standing Of any business
houses in this section Of the country.
REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND MORTGAGES.
| Charles Jones to John J. Worsham, deed
Of release and quit claim, amounting to
| Sl57 90; William 3. Greenlaw and John
| O. Greenlaw to J. w. Boldridge and
I others, COPY Of final decree; Michael
Burke, bill Of sale to John Z. Burke,
| trustee. for John NJ. Murphy, bill Of sale,
amount $500, half of saloon and fixtures;
A. G. BIackmOre to Mrs. Mary NJ. Cook,
deed to A acres ground on Cane creek,
amount $1,000; T. R. Taffray & Sons and
other firms TO G.. G. Armistead, revOca-
tion and appointment Of new trustee.
ISQUEsT.-An inquest vas held, yes
| terday morning, on the body Of Thomas
Woods, by w. B. Cotton, Esq, the eff
cient coroner Of the county, found
drowned in the bayou, near the Raleigh
bridge. The last seen Of him alive vas
when he took his mule to water near
dark. Not returning - usual, he was
sought for and found drowned. The
jury returned a verdict Of accidental
drowning. Mr.. Woods was an old eiti-
zen, and known as an honest, sober and
industrious mau. His loss will be seri-
ously felt by a large circle Of his &C
~quaintances.
NEW MEMPHIS THEATER.-Last night
was the occasion of the second p~resenta-
ton of that extremely laughable drama,
Nike, the Miner. There was q fair
! house, Notwithstanding the very inaus-
picioUs state Of the weather and streets,
which are now almost equal to a prohi-
bition to amusement seekers. The Flor
ences acted with that spirit. and fidelity
which have made their names household
words in Memphis. To night these well
known favorites take their farewell ben
eft in TIE Serious Family, and MschieU
Gus Annie, and we anticipate s crowded
house.
GRAND OPERA TEOUPE-The event
ful night has at last arrived, and this
evening will witness the debat Of this
world-renowned troupe Of artists. 50
great was their success in Mobile, and so
urgent were the people that they were
obliged to give two extra nights, the
theater being crowded TO sutFocation each
night. The celebrated prima doua Sig
nora Cattarini, win make her first APP
pearanee, assisted by other first class ar
fists Tbosa who deafre ta secure seats