Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-05-14

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r {. GisT. Postmaster Memphis.
EMERSON ETHERIDGE, constitutional
conservative candidate for governor, will
address the people at the following times
Browpsville, Wednesday, May Is.
Memphis, Friday, May IL.
Notice of other appointments will be
given in due time.
The FIRST BLoCK.-The first block OF
the Nicholson pavement, on Second
street, was laid yesterday afternoon. A
lar1e number Of spectators were present,
and the event was hailed as an evidence
of better streets in the future.
MUNICIPAL CoURT-This court met
Yesterday at the criminal court room.
They were engaged ali morning hearing
motions. Seven cases were set for trial
to-day, as follows: 5, s, So, 81, 40, So 81.
The court meets at the usual hour.
THANKs.-We are again under obli-
cations to Capt. Mccormack, and the
attentive officers of the old reliable
steamer Commercial, for late papers in
advance of the tardy msils. Keep on,
brave boys, you are doing well.
SENT UP.-Martha Brown, the negro
servant who was charged with stealing
some three hundred dollars worth OF
property from her mistress, wss yester-
day, in default of bail, sent to the crimi-
nal court for trial by Justice Creighton.
YOUTHFUL DEPRAvITY. boy
named Samuel Skip4ell, and a man
who calls himself Manuel Junior, are
in Jail here awaiting a requisition from
the governor of Alabama. Ihey are
charged with robbing the elder Skipweli
I OIL SIX huluAEu hOAAAA5 AZ SAAhNIN-
TIE WEATHER The weather for the
past two days has been hot, sultryr dry
and dusty. Sprinkling carts, Ice water
and all that sort of thing are in much
reguisition. Until we get the pavement
we will rejoice either in a sea Of mud or
clouds of dust.
HAND OvRR.-At a late hour on Satur-
day night, as Mr.. William Sweeny, an
employee of the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad, wss gsing to his lodgings,
he was stopped near the Madison street
bridge and compelled to hand over a
valuable gold watch and all the auto
graphs of Mr.. Spinner that he was pos
sessed Of.
LOG THIEF.-Upon information re
eejved Yesterday, Mr.. Justice Creighton
issued his warrant against John Oliver
and his son George, charging them with
stealing two saw logs, the property OF
Mark r. Cheek, captain Of the Mound
CITY packet Peosta. The old man was
discharged, but George ONE Up for 6
further hearing to-day.
TIE CITY BoARp.-The board Of
mayor and aldermen will meet tonight
at half-past seven O'Clock, pursuant to
adjournment. Several important mat
tiers will undoubtedly come up, in con-
uection with the hospital and he sani-
tary condition of the city. 1t behooves
the citizens TO take note of the actions OF
tasir representatives at this crisis.
LECTURE To-NIGHT.-The lecture to-
night, for the benefit Of the widows aud
orphans of Confederate soldiers, will be
delivered by Gen. Albert Pike. The
Ariops will be on hand TO eHliven the
exercises. Purchase tickets at the book,
stores to avoid confession at the door, and
let the Tabernacle be crowded for the
benefit of the Fanny TnurstOn Fund. p
Mr. ScrsntoG viii, by request, sing Bin
gen on the Rhine.
CLOSING OUr.-The closing out sale OF
Messrs. NJ. kraus d Co, at their retail
store No. 2lS Main street, corner OF
Adams, Is attracting much attention
from the lovers of resl bargains. Their
wholesale business, on the corner OF
Second, has increased so largely that
they have determined to close cut their
retail stock at a sacrifice. The selection
i LARGE and varied, and well worthy the
consideration OF buyers. Gall and exam
iae Il at 2lS Main street.
AT Cosr.-n any Of u readers are
doubtful Of their ability TO obtain gas
fixtures at New York cost, chandeliers
and al the appurtenanees thereto be-
! longing, let them 90 to 344 Second street,
opsesiSs Greenlaw opera house, and be
satisfied OF the fast that such is the case,
Msssrs. KOrte d McDonough advertise
Their articles at a tremendous reduction,
and wiu sell as set forth in their card.
They keep everything used in their line,
and are prepared to attend to all orders
with the utmost promptitude,
Bound OvER.-Two men named Mil
| Ter and Woods met neaF the fair GROUNDS
on the old Raleigh road, on Saturday
night, when dispute arose, during which
Mnier made some remarks not eompll-
mentary TO the fair Jane OF the Woods
family. This so much enraged Woods
that he drew a pistol and cred on Mil
| Ter, wOauding him In the thigh, intict-
ing a flesh wound only. The accused
was arrested and brought before Ar.
Justice Creighton, when be gave bonds
to appear on Thursday morning 70
answer to the charge.
FIRE SUNDAY NIaHT.-Between six
and seven o'clock on Sunday night, IS
one Of the servants was lighting a kero-
sene lamp In the eOokhOuse st he state
hospital, the fluid ignited, the flames
quickly spread, and the building was In
a very short time n mass Of fire. For
tuLately the night was still, scarcely a
breath of air stirring, else the pest house
and the main building would have been
DESTROYED. The servants and neighbour
labored hard aud succeeded in staying
the progress Of the devouTing element.
The loss viii not probably exceed seven
hundred dollars.
FOUND DEAD.-From the Vicksburg
Herald Of the Sth we learn that q young
man named ]. W. Winters had beer
found dead rear Brownsville, Kinds
county, Mississippi. From the surround
ipgs, there is no doubt that he had
been murdered. Winters was q native
of Baton Rouge, La, where he claimed
TO have relations living. He viii nc
doubt be remembered SIS having been IL
Memphis last year engaged in the light
ming rod business with w. H. Riley. An
inquest was held by ID. 5. Burch, Esq.
magistrate at Brownsville, and the re-
mains deeently inferred Should any Of
his relations or friends desire further in.
formation, they can procure it by address
ing d, S. Burch, J. p. Brownsville, Miss.
TEMPERANCE PIC NIC.-The different
divisions Of the order of the Sons Of Tenn
peranee in this city hold their annual
pie mic on Thursday next, at the grounds
on Orleans street, south Of Vance.
The different divisions OF the order vii
/ form Il procession at Temperance hall
on the corner Of Court and Main streets
at 8 o'clock, and proceed up Main 4
Poplar, out Poplar to Third, down ThirC
10 Madison, up Madison 70 Main, down
Main to Vance, out Vance to the grounds
Col. Moses White is designated as mar
shall. An Grafton will be delivered by
Rev. S. H. Ford. The floor manager
are Msssrs. T. H. Cooke, Division No
60; j. Graham, Division No 45; A J
dalton, Division No. Ii w. j. b. Ions
dale, Division No. as. This viii no doub
be o pleasant affair.
NEy MEMPHIS THEArER.-The New
Memphis was very well filed last nigh
70 witness Edwin Forrest in Richard tn
Thfrd. TO say thst be was all that th'
immortal Shakespeare pictured in thu
, character OF The cool, calculating bunch.
hack lover, duke, despot, murderer anC
LING Is sufieient. He is Richard thi
800 sbrough. The liking Henryr O