Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-13
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, December FL is now
stated that a substantial negotiation has
been entered into between the Erie Rail-
rosd Company and the Atlantic and
Great Western Railroad, whereby 8
broad gauge line will be constructed
from here clear through to Chicago, and
1t ia slso said the same gauge will proba-
bly, be put through to the Mississippi.
Arrangements are reported to be In pro-
guess vita other Western roads, in SfdeF
20 make this communication complete.
New consolidated etOck will probably
soon be issued, embracing the respective
values CT the Erie, the Atlantic end
! Great Western, and such other roads Rs
may come into The combination.
Last night was the coolest OF the sea-
! son thus far.
The suit against Vanderbilt, to recover
| four and 8 half million dollars, has been
commenced.
Il is stated the report thst Washburne
is to be Grants War Secretary came
ircm the head waiter at q recent supper
here by Mr.. Roberts.
guperintendents of Indian Affairs MUIR
ply and Wynkoop state that Back Ket-
lie, who was defeated by Gen. Gustav,
was friendly 10 the United States, and
that he and his baud we're then on their
way to draw snnuities st Fcrt Kearney.
The Herald'S London special OF the
Ilth says No news has yet been re-
ceived OF the b-omoardment Of Cadig.
telegrsphlc communication with Madrid
being interrupted. A dispatch from Ma
drid, dated December 10Th, says a large
number OF Wcrkmen employed by the
municipality on public works, yesterday
armed themselves with carbines, and
with bayoGets fastened to sticks, end as
-umed a threatening altitude, which
they still maintain. The national MILL
tia were ordered to proceed against them,
and ST veTsl batialions are preparing to
march to the attack. Great efforts are
Oeing made TO raise q revolt here, and
the citizens are much alarmed. Piacsrds
Sre posted in Estrsmadur threatening
the assassination OF sill rich citizens
VINO take part In the elections for the
C0rtee.
A Herald special from London, dated
December nth, Gays that the armistice |
between the government troops and the
insurgents has been prolonged until to- |
night, both parties conserving TO await
the arrival OF the Republican Committee
OF Ssville, who will make an attempt at
mediation. Should these negotiations
fail, the government will commence Wig
OtOGo A4Dc$ShACb AOl iAC EdBEl cG6lOA Vi Tic l
instruction.
The case OF Belmont against The Erie
Company was argued before Judge Cor
doza, by Mr.. Stoughton, for the Conn
papy, who maintained they had shown
ali the charges 70 be untrue. The arou-
ment was then aCj burned until Mendsv.
when the counsel for the other eide will
In the csss ofthe United States against
Fullerton, Deputy Belknoss, Birdsell and
Winduse, to-day, Mr.. OiConno= moved
to quash the indictment, and that the
argument might be heard next Saturday,
Judge Benedict so ordered.
Deaths during the week, 324.
The removal OF the lower bridge spann-
ing Broadway at Fulton street was COM
rneEcsd to-day.
New jersey papers state that the next
Speaker Of the General Assembly In that
State will be Hon. Leon Abbott, OF Jer-
sey City. |,
The Sun says il has reason for beliey- !
Mr.. Washburne would not accept the
of the Treasury, even il it
Ihould be offered him. It adds, his
health is far from strong, and advocates
lis claim to the French mission.
The Anti-Stdvery Standard opposes
1arl SchuTz as q candidate for United
;sates Senator from Missouri. a
The Tribune urges Congress TO investl- :
ste the reports as TO the division OF q i
'ortion of the Alaska purchase among 5
newspapers. :,
Tne old feud existing for over two !
ears Ia the German Republican camp s.
as been settled. The German Grant I
nd Colfax Club and the German Repub- =
can Central Committee have resolved
!, unite their forces into one organiz2- e
o
The Tribune condemns the annoyance d
Grant with newspaper Suggestions =
Cabinet positions.
Ths Government Is anxious for the
Isurgenta to yield to reason and patri. n