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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-11-01
By Telegraph.
NEW YORK..

NEW YORK, October 31.-A meeting
Of the War Democrats at Tammany
Hall, last night, was addressed by Gen.
Blair and s. s. Cox. Letters we're re-
ceived from Gems. Mcclellan, w. F.
Smith ard NJ Qusid.
Over q hundred drunkards and other
conviets were released from the tOmbs,
yesterday, by Judge Downing, and ad
vised to register.
The registration in Brooklyn, up to last
night, was SO s9j.
Superintendent Kennedy has issued
instructions to the Metropolitan Police
| eujoining them especially as to their du
F.s-1- sJaITest avery n who
votes or attempts to vote illegally, and
In case Of the arrest being made or a
warrant OF q Board OF Election, the In
spectOrs to hold the accused party until
the votes are finally csnvsssed.
A London specislessys that France,
England Russia andA2ussie have not yet
ans Tered the application made for the
immediate recognition of the affairs in
Spain. The answer Of Lord S anley
70 the Minister to Spain was at is said
that the English Chsncell0ry was in the
habit OF recognising provincial govern
ments, and that this would be done only
when 3 permanent government would
have been established and sanctioned by
the voice Of the nation represented by
you"
The Cortez Constsutinople special
y The Turkish Government has
issued a circular to foreign diplomats
there that, although exception Il cases
Ike that Of Farrsgut had been made,
yet no war vessels WNuld be allowed TO
pass the Dardanelies. The American
Minister protested against the decision.
TRIBUEE's SPECIAL.
NEW ORLEANS, October 30.-After in
yes igation il is found that the negroes in
S.. Bernard parish killed 10 rome or
children, as reported, and but one nan
who had just killed tw0 negcoes. Abou
fl ty negroes were killed in that parish
A reign OF terror exists.
To dsy the Attnruey-Geners obtained
a writ enjnining Mayor Conway from Or
gsnizinG the rebel police.
Gen Rousseau has been instructed by
the Secretary OF War that he cannot
avoid the responsibility of preserving
peace. The city is now quiet. The
Democratic press is grOwling over the
result,
The Times and Bulletin demand the
Mayor ami Council toresign because they
failed 60 dispossess the Metropolitan p0-
lice.
Oaly two colored men were killed here.
S -versl houses we're sacked last night.
The arms falsely reported to haze been
destroyed from the steamer Hssper, near
memphis, are here IN possession of the
". O.
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WASHINGTON.

LOUISVILLE, October 3I.-Phs Jour
nails Washington special says that In a
conversation with a prominent gentle
man on Thursday last, the latter said the
President would not vote at the election,
and that In the present condition OF
affairs he considered it his duly to re-
main neutral, although 1t was OF the
highest Importance that the financial
policy should bs settled on a firm basis,
and this could not be done until affairs
in the South assumed another aspect.
Upon the question Of the tariff he be-
lieved that the Democratic theory was
the correct one, and in time would pre-
vail. He prophesied that Grants cleo
ton TO the Presidency would inevitably
result in the disruption and disOrgaDiza.
ton of the Republican party, a OF
which class would spring q party that
would meet the living Issues squarely,
befure Grant4has been President one
year. He expects to see one-half OF the
House of Representatives arrayed against
whatever Grants policy may be.
WASHINGTON, October 3I.-General
orders have been issued from the Head
quarters OF the Army, by command OF
Gen. Grant, publishing to the army By
direction Of the President, the provisions
OF the constitution and laws OF the United
States, in relztion to the election for
President and Vice-President Of the
United State, together with an act of
Congress prohibiting all persons engaged
IN military CT naval service, from inter.
feriDg in any general or special election
in any State. By direction of the Presi-
dent, the Army Retiring Board, now in
session in New York, will be dissolved as
soon as it completes the cases under ex-
animation, and a board to be composed
Of the following officers is ordered 10
nuvene In that city on the ninth Of
November, for examination nj disabled
officers: Bvt. Major Gems Irwin, Nc
DOwell ,Silas Casey, and M Mcintosh,
Bvt. big. Gems r. Wood and w. j.
Sloan.
The President has proclaimed 3 treaty
with the Sacs and Foxes OF Mississippi,
by which they cede TO IA United States
all their lands, in return for which ample
compensation, and q tract of land is SET
aside in the Indian country, south OF
Kansas, for their future home.
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curing deposits for the protection Of in-
surers should be repealed. 1t was also
resolved that efforts should be made to
induce Congress to repeal the exorbitant
tax of II per cent on gross premiums, the
results proving that the National Gov
eminent receives one-half OF the net
proceeds Of the business OF fire insurance
In the form OF taxes.
The other business OF the Board of I'm
derwriters was devoted to measures for
an equalization of insurance rates, to a
revision of rates and to a uniform tariff
A COMMITTEES was appointed to investi-
gate and report on the losses by incendi-
arism, aud the means to abste them.
Uniform and improved policies, free
from ambiguity, were also recommended.
There was some discussion on the ques-
ton OF cutting of the excessive COM
missions TO insurance brokers, but no
definite action was taken. It seemed to
be the impression that this subject should
be left to the action Of Individual compa-
MES. A statement was made of the
losses during the year on risks. The fact
was also stated that nearly One-hall of
the capital of American Insurance. Com
panies. to the amount Of $26 300 600 was
invested in United States securities.
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NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, October 3D. Last
evening before the injunction from the
Fifth District Court was served on the
Mayor be had appointed Robert Dea-
mond Chief of Police, with instructions
to demand the Office and: sue out a quo
wsrrauto in case of refusal. These in
structions be has complied with.
Gen. Steadman has to-day rendered
his unqualified resignation as Superin-
tendent OF the Metropolitan Police, which
was accepted. Geo. l. Cain is acting
Superintendent pro ten
The Police Commissioners stated this
evening that they intend to appoint a
Superintendent on the recommendation
of the merchants.
Gen. Rousseau, by request, last night
visited the club room Of the Democrats.
The club which Was most prominent in
the troubles with the negroes, and in
which considerable feeling still exists on
account Of the death and Wounding of
several of their members.
In q short speech Rousseau warned
them that the responsibility for all outra-
ges and disorders in New Orleans was
laid On his shoulders, and that he looked
to them to keep the peace. He said he
felt it his duty TO tell them the law must
be obeyed, and that every man who has
the right should vote UDmOlested on cleo
ton day. Gen. Rousseau was enthusi-
astically received. The Club pledged
themselves to obey bis wishes.
During the recent troubles the presence
of q few United S ates uniforms has al
ways ben sufficient to restore order.
Ruuss, aus force OF troops in the city at
no time exceeded a few hundred men.
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uv,u rRom COZ. BEAUMONT.


The attention Of the readers OF the
APPEAL is directed to special order from
Col. BEAUMONT, Superintendent Of Pc
lice, to be found In the local column.
Determined to maintain the peace OF
Tuesday next, he calls for three hundred
extra policemen, whom we believe vii.
be promptly forthcoming from the re-
spectacle classes Of the community, who
have q stake 10 defending the lives 0
property OF the people of Memphis, from
the threats Of disturbance made by
SMITH and his confrsTe, BARBOUR LEWIS;
whom We suppose to be the persons aliud-
ed toin the closing clauseO the admirable
and timely order of Commissioner
BEAUMONT. Ali good men should unite
with the Metropolitan police, and hold
themselves in readiness on election day
to obey promptly any summons they
may receive to assist il So
Of order. Any nan or men VINO altemp'
CO excite riot on that day WILL be put
dOtDn.u
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TEE MEETING eF FEzE HOARD OF
UNDERw ALTERS.

LIE - - W
UNDERw ALTERS.
representing a capital of 5000 900,
upon which there is predicatsd a business
Of not less than $50, OG0 600. the Nation
al Board Of Underwriters is q body whose
proceedings should be narrowly exam
ined By steamboat owners, property
holders, and merchants, since it is with
these classes, for the most part, that
Insurance Companies have business. At
the quarterly sessions Of this body, just
closed in Chicago, the subjects discussed
related to principles in which the entire
business community is specially con-
cerned.
l. The stability Of Insurance Compan-
les, the equalization of rates, and the
security of insurers ere of the first im-
portsnce.
3 The amount Of capital invested in
the business of underwriting and the
actual par value of the goods insured
cover 8 large proportion Of the property
valuation IN the United States.
8. IT is Of the first importaDcethat there
should be a due proportion between the
available capital OF Insurance Comps-
MES and the property insured, and the
tariff rates of insurance should be re-
duced to the lowest point consistent with
safety.
4. 1t is also a desideratum that the
working expenses OF Insurance C0mp&-
MES should be reduced to.a minimum and
also that they should be exempt as far
IS possible from the burden Of State and
Federal taxation. Realize the great
principle that taxation Of capital is like
eating up the seed corn and ultimately
produces an injurious effect by diminish
ing production.
The action Ofthe Convention upon these
various points was such as Is calculated
to produce favorable results.
A report adopted, says the New York
Bulletin urged the Importance OF a repeal
OF State laws for the relief of responsible
companies from excessive taxation. 1t
also recommended that every State shall
require from the respective companies,
whether incorporated in the Stats or not,
8 full yearly statement Of the Business
transacted in it; that these returns shall
be uniform in character, and that they
shall be accessible to underwriters for the
better Information OF all concerned. It
was also recommended that companies
Incorporated by other States shall appoint
one attorney, not necessarily an agent,
ia each county in which agencies are es-
tab!lsbed, to accept notices Of process In
place Of constituting each agent in Tie
State as such attorney.
In respect to taxation the report recon-
mends that real estate excepted, it shall
be limited to the excess Of premiums re-
ceived, over and above losses and ordi-
nary expenses; that such taxation shall
be the same that is levied upon the prop
eTty Of other citizens, and that no charges
shall be imposed except the ordinary
fees for alag papers. 1t was also the
Of the Convention that laws re-
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The Irish-born citizens Of Memphis
viii, we hope, every man Of them, prove
their devotion to principle on Tuesday
next, and vote the straight Democratic
ticket. They must refuts the charge
that hes been made upon the streets,
thst they are to be Influenced by any
one man OF their race, be he what o. who
he may. Beware Of these so-cGlled
" leaders Of the Irish" Act for your
selves, Irishmen; and act upon those con-
vIctions Of right which have ever distin-
guisaed your race. Avoid the Know
Nothing Radicals, and treat every man
as such who attempts to tsmper with
the allegiance you owe the Democratic
party. Remember this and vote for
SEYMOUR and BLAIR.
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STATE AID FOR ARK aNsAs RAIL.
RwA-S-

STATE i FOR r 4EsAS RAIL
RwA-S.
We have carefully read the act by the
late Legislature Of Arkansas granting
State aid to railroads, and cannot see
any reason why it Should not be con-
frmed by the votes of the people of that
State, without regard to party predilec
tons or desires. It is a liberal Law, but
not one whit more liberal than the gen.
eraI Law Of this State under which Ten
nessee has advanced to q high degree Of
efficiency in railroad enterprise. II Ar
kansas is Y to avail herself Of emigra-
tiop, if ever her vast resources are 70 be-
come fruitful sources Of wealth for the
people, she must encourage By generous
assistance every honest and practicable
railroad scheme projected within her
borders. Railroads have made the great
West, and within ten years carried that
mythical boundary to the base Of the
Rocky Mountains, to be erased next year,
when the Pacific Railroad will run its
freight and passenger cara into the city
OF San Francisco.
To the war we are indebted that our
neighbors north Of US have so far dis
tsnced Us in an enterprise projected in
Memphis twentyyesrs ago, and Of which
the Little Rock Railroad was to be the
initial movement. Had the lawmakers
of Arkansas, at the time OF the CONNER
ciaI Convention Of which CALHOUN was
President, passed such a law as that now
before her people for their approval, Mem
phis and Litdie Rock aod Fort Smith
might now be quadruple what they are
in proportions and population, and IS
cites of the grest highway to the Ess',
be advertised from one end Of the world
10 the other. Il is never too late to mend.
What could have been done twenty
years ego, can better be done to-day.
Is prevalent throughout the other
portions OF the Mississippi Valley, g rail-
road spirit that may be extended to Ar
kznsas # she but viii II bv the andnrge-
uzcug "a LELs scL or her Legislature. It's
liberal provisions will invite capitalists
from the East who will avail themselves
OF it TO inaugurate public works
on a scale commensurate with her future,
and hat will certainly induce an aug
mentaJion TO her population OF honest,
hard working mechanics, labOrers and
farmers, whose voices and votes VIII in
the future be the means Of her redemp-
ton hom the Radicslism of which che
has so much reason Co 5e afraid. We
in the true interests Of Arkansas. |
that her citizens, without regard to party
lines, vote for the "Act to aid in the
construction Of railroads." Il is the fist
and most necessary step towards 3 grand
progressive future for her.
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Markets..
Indigo Gaorga x. Foo.e.

The gentlemen whose name heads this
article, on Monday last at this place, an
nounced himself q candidate TO repre-
sent this district 10 the next Congress.
Mr.. FeOts has never until now, Co our
knowledge, ventured into the political
arena, and having been a citizen of this
State but . short time, comparatively
little, therefore, is known to US of his
aDtecedents. We have gathered from
one source and another, however, that
before the war he vaS . Douglas Demo-
crat took sides v j n the Government
on the declaration Of hostilities, and
like an honest man, fought four years In
v~indiestion of his convictiOns.-Raris
Hnteuigeacer, nth.
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NEW ADVERTIs
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE. MrusH1s. Nor.1.

MAYORS OFFICE, MEMPHIS, Nov !, 1858.
On the Sd instant, the dag for the election OF
our National Executive and other omeers, il is
earnestly recommended that citizens and vO-
tsTs generally exercise unusual TO b~earanes,
both IN manner AID speech. giving not the
shaoow Of appreciation for q violation of the
peace and good order Of the occssion.
The Police are requested 10 enforce rsgidly
the law 1orbiddiDg the sale of intoxicating
liquors on The day Of election. and to Natch
vigilantly for and repress all infraetions OF the
peace.
The military force OF the United States IS re-
quested to hold itself in readiness, and II the
occasion requires, its aid will be invoked for
the peace and dignity OF the city.
It II, however, confidently believed that no
force viii be required, but that the bearing OF
every citizen viii be dignined and discreet. as
II each were himself s duly ppointsd cflcer
for the preservation OF tie Peaes, to the end
that life and property may be preserved and
good order prevail throughout the day.
povl JOHN ". LEFTWICH, Mayor.
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DEMOCRATS, MARE PERSONAL EF-
FORT ON TUEaD ~.

DEMOCRATS. MARE PERSONAL r.
FORT ON TUEsD ~.
Democrats OF the Eighth Congress
sionaI District, dou't depend upon prom
ises to vote for LEFTwICH and for SEY-
M0UR and BLAIR. Whenever a man
promises whom you do not feel sure is a
Democrat, like yourself, TO be relied
upon-staunch and true-sec0mpany
h5-, tn the poIia -&ura tho 10y
pat it in his hands, aad see that he de
posits il in the hsllOt-box. Don't rely
upon promises. Like pie-crusts," says
the ED sdsge, "they are made to be
broken" II every true and trusty
Democrat viii act thus On Tuesday, we
will &c triumphant-not only in this
District and Stste-but throughout the
Union. Everything depends upon per-
sonal effort, on the 81.
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TO DEsFnASCHEszD CITIZENS.

II every DISTINGUISHED citizen will re-
solve upon it, he can, on Tuesday next,
be represented at the bsllot-box by q
legal, qualified voter. There are plenty
such who have net yet made up their
minds as to what ticket to vote, and who
can be controlled by proper arguments
addressed to their sense Of justice and
their intelligence IS TO the evils OF which
we justly complain. Go, we say to ev-
cry disfrsnchised citizen, to one such, or
two, or q half dozen, il you can spare the
time OF Tuesday, and labor with them
until you have convinced them and pro-
cured from them a proper expression Of
nnfrf01 ar L-lz-~ - bv o vOta fir
SEI MOUK and BLAIR. Every dlsfCan-
chised citizen a procure at least one
such vote by ordinary effort. We hope
ali such will make that effort in the in
terest Of our over-tsxed and Radical
State.
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HAVANA.

HAVANA. October 81 "A fight has taen
place in JalascU. Two hundred Pro-
nunciamentO- attacking seventeen Gov
eminent troops with cries Of viva Santa
Anna.
A letter from Hayti confirms former
reports of the bombardmeDt of Jeretuia,
the result OF the revolt Of the women
and the indignation of the people at the
assistance rendered Salnave by Ameri-
cans,
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TheprOclamatlon of Mayor LEFTwICH,
published in another column, will COM
mand the attention OF our readers. We
hope and urge thatthe discretion he coun-
sells will chaTacterizs cur oitizsuso on cleo
ton day. Quietly, but firmly, they should
perform their duty depositing their
votes and assisting 10 the furtherance of
their party purposes, by securing all the
votes they can, but without discussion or
angry debates calculated to lead to pub
lie disturbance. The Democracy should
illustrate on that day their ancient pres
tlge for law and order.
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LET no man falter. Never give up the
ship. truth is mighty and will pre-
vail.r Democratic principles are founded
in tru III and right, and they will pre-
vsil. The public mind may have be-
come diseased, but the day Of deliverance
will come. At every contest we gain,
and every struggle gives evidence Of re-
turning reason among the people. The
Democratic vote is larger to-day than
ever before, and will be larger In No
vember than 1t is to-day.
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ONE of the Radical election lodges has
turned up 10 the shape of a rumor that
DIR. LEFTwICH had resigned his candi-
dacy for Congress in this District in favor
of MUM. Such a statement has found
credenoe and currency In Upton county
and, we believe, at Brownsville. There
is nc the shadow of truth In it. Utterly
without foundation, it scarcely needed
the contradiction our worthy Mayor
gives it, in a circular published this
morning on our local page.
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To THE

Germans Of Memphis, you have ever
been distinguished FOR your thrift, indus
try and honesty. You have contributed
your quota to the wealth and enterprise
Of this young city. You are shrewd and
practical, and therefore have noted
the fluctuations in property valuation
and the falling of in trade that We have
experienced within the past three years.
You know that this state OF things is
owing to Over-taXation in the State and
in the United States. You know the
character of the cormorants who now
feed upon our public treasury, and rob US
continually. II you would have them
put out, the taxation reduced and pros
perity once more restored to Memphis
and Tennessee, you must vote on Tues
day next for SEYMOUR and BLAIR and
for JOIN ". LEFTwICH for Congress.
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q little ROCK AND FOATsssIFH

RAAEhLt AZ.
Col. WILLIAM P. DENKLA, represen-
tative OF the above road, is in Little
Rock on business for the enterprise, and
gives an encouraging account of the
prospects Of the Company. The Ga
zstte says:
This Company organized before the
war, and under the Congressional land
grant in aid Of the Cairo and Fulton
road and its branches received 9 Ike pro-
portion of lands with that Company.
During the war the grant expired, its
terEs not having been complied with,
but was again revived by tie Thirty
ninth Congress and a large addition was
made to the original grant. The lands
COW held by the Company representing
ibis route amount to about l 600 coo Of
acres,
ut is probable that the work on this
road will com snence early 10 the coming
year and be prosecuted vigorously"
II Our neighbOrs will endorse the Rail-
road aid Act this road will certainly be
commenced next year.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE OF SHELBY
COUNTY.

At the head Of our local column will
be found the nsme of the Finance Com
nittee for Shelby county, appointed yes
terdsy by the Democratic Committed.
The list embraces the names of nine of
the best business and most solid financial
men Of Memphis-names common to the
lips OF all Memphians, as those Of gentle
men whom ali delight to hOnOr-names
liuked indissolubly with the growth Of
our city and the cause Of the Conserve
tive and Democratic people Of Shelby
county. Appointed for the purpose Of
collecting e fund to defray the expenses
OF the election, their names are sufficient
guarantee that whatever U citizens can
give for that patriotic purpose will DE
unfailiDgly and wisely appropriated. We
hope our people will feel it q privilege to
subscribe Literally, and not only that,
but to give their whole time, under the
guidance Of our Committee, 20 carry the
county for our candidates. II is encour-
aging thus to see our old end honored
citizens coming to the front and leading
In the cause Of liberty.
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FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, October 81. "A letter
from the City Of Mexico Of the
10Th inst, states that a controversy
among the Treasury officials leads to the
statement on the part Of one Of them,
that there is q deficiency OF Elk million
dollars in the revenue during the last
fiscal year.
The Governor of Vera Cruz has signi-
fed his intention OF resigaiug, on
account of the pardon OF Gen. D0min-
iquez.
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AVID RIVERS

LOUISVILLE, October 31,-River sta
tionsry. Weather gloomy and dissa-
greesbie.
CAIRO, October 3I.-DoWD, Julia, 10
pm St0newall, 8 am. Up, Minneols, 4
an, Marble City, 2 pm, Olive Branch,
2 D M. River Stationary.
ST. LOUIS, October 3I-River station
arv