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SAD AcCIDENT.-We learn, by a pri.
vate letter, that Randall Stiles, Esq, for
merly with Brown, billiard & Co, Of this
city, fell from q cliff, recently, at ALE
gheny Springs, Va, and was dashed to
pieces. Mr.. Stiles was q son of the Rev,
DR.. Stiles, Of Richmond, Va. He was
connected with the navy when a boy
and spent many years at sea. He is de-
scribed as having been a most excellent
young man, q universal genius, and much
beloved by his companions. His sad fate
will cast q gloom over a wide circle Of
friends and aequaintances.
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TO OUR PATRONS.

Subscribers to the APPEAL, living on
Cnurt. Madison, Jefferson, Adams ana
Washington streets, are requested 10 no
tjfv this Office in esse they fsl 70 receive
their paper regularly. The carrier VINO
takes that route is III, and . new hand IL
on-hence any failures in delivery Il the
DaDar.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

GET TIE BEsF-The Wheeler q VIII
son machine hss secured, and justly
maintains the pre-eminsaee for sewing
every kind OF material. It works equally
well upon silk, linen, wooden and cotton
goods; scanning, quilting, gathering,
hemming, etc. with a strength apo
beauty superior m any haudwork. Call
and see them, 256 Second street, Asm-
phfs,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

TxtUMAN.-Csldwell, the negrodeputy
constable, yesterday having a distress
warrant 10 serve Cd q poor negro woman,
seized everything on earth that she had
furniture. clothing snd cooking utensils,
and then turned beF and her poor little
children into the street. A few days ago
he went 20 her and told her that he had
a warrant against Der, but If a would
1--WE him some money, be would not
serve 1t. She gave him all she bad, and
the heartless v~agsbODd then turned her
out Of house and home, leaving her moth
Inc He MSS arrested yesterday for his
BEHAVIOR and carried before Squire Black,
Who viii examIpe into the ease to day.
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WANTED.-TwsIve Hebrew boys, be-
tween the ages of nine and fifteen, to
represent the twelve tribes of Israel, rs
an escort to a transparency dedicated TO
the Children Of Israel, for the grand pro-
eession to come OF on the 18th instant.
Those wishing to serve will leave their
names at this Office, or with Louis Moore,
442 Shelby street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

G S stesrns, Ezq., Of MessFs. CeGrcn
4 Co, returned to the city yesterday,
f-om an extended trip North and East.
he looks exceedingly well and quite
fresh for the work Of the fail business.
= n. HandlaB, Esq, returned yestec-
dsv from q tour North and East. he
brinus the fashions with him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

The RAFFLE To-NIGHT.-Al the
CHANCES have been taken for the elegant
service OF silver, made to order In the
city Of Boston. The rsfhe will take
place st the popular saloon Of Mr.. Harry
Weatherbee, 81 Jefferson street, st s
O'Clock this evening. All who have
chsnces are requested to be on hand
sharp.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

LADIES and gentlemen who desire to
attend the Grand Ball, of the Relief As
ISOLATION OF the 154th Tennessee Regi-
ment, willhave choice of conveyance as
follows: A train will leave tina N. and O.
r. r. depot at 7 O'Clock and return at q
seasonsble hour. Omnihuses will leave
Court Square fwest gate at 81 O'Clock
pm, and connect with train at Wells
Station ~ r-e II sep1 st
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o. MOUND CITY.

CTE AME ssv r e M5ana d EAS :. -
y evs M 3 p.m. and 5 pm Leaves m0a and
CITY sveY day At 8 1 s;m q s% ss&inxton street.
Rp.m. iAnains Al 'p SARK r. cHEEK
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

SELECT SCHOOL.-Mrs. DR.. Cobb will
open a select school for girls and small
boys = q the 1st of September, at her res
idence, 204 Second street. Pupils in mu-
sic also received. Terms moderate.
au26 2W ... .--r. -s...
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

MISS BRADFoRD's CONCERr.-CaIl at
Katzenbach's early for reserved seats at
Miss Nora Bradford's concert, which will
positively take place on Tuesday evening
next,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

THE NARIETIEs.-We attended last
night, for the first time this season, this
popular place of resort. We found won
dsrful changes in every department. from
last season, and we al assure our read
ers the changes were all for the better.
The scenery Is quite new, and gold Leaf
and fresh paint have certainly metamor-
phosed the appearance of the stage. The
ladies are mostly new faces, but the old
favorites are still there-Grsy, De We're,
Whitney, aud last, but not least, Mrs.
Broome, the mansgeress. Those who
wish tOeBioy a pleasant evening cannot
DO better than go thither, and pay the
Varieties 6 call.
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Or. CDoPTON will remain In the city
until Wednesday, the 9Th inst, at the
Commercial Hotel. He may be con
suited Ia Brownsville, Tenn, on the 10th,
llth and 18th inst. Refers to many OF
the first physicians in the city, and
throughout the entire South. He treats
with perfect success, piles, assures, stTic-
lures, pO}ypus, diseases of the bladder.
etc. Special attention given 10 diseases
of females. DR.. Clopton never lost 8
patient, nor had an accident to happen.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

PAsCHALL HOUSE DRAwING.0ertln-
estes in this grand drawing can be q
in Memphis at Geo. Psttison q Co's
bookstore, S17A Main street, and OF MI
E. s. Piummer. Circulars containing
full particulars furnished on spplicauoo
70 either of the above parties. jy2S Stawtf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

NoTIcE.-W. Fl. Passmore & Co. have
turned over to US their certificates in the
Paschsll house drawing. This, thegFaDd-
est scheme Of the age, viii positively
take plsce on the Sth cf October, and 1t
offers ~unexsmpled Inducements TO the
public. Certificates can be had st our
bookstore, 327A Main street.
sep.Jdw2w GEO. PATTTsON, d co.
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REMovAL-We would call the stten-
ton OF their many frieDds, to the fseI
that Messrs. Atwood Anderson, cot
ton factors and commission merchants,
have removed to $50 Main street. Mr.
Atwood has been In business In this
city fer twenty years.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

PEACHES! PEACHES Ten thousand
bushels peaches wanted, by the Mem
phis Preserving Company, under the
GHyosO House. lW
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

FRUIT.-We viii buy all the fresh
peaches, ounces, dried pesches and dried
apples 10 the surrounding country, and
pay the growers 8 fair price for the anne
MEMPHIS PRESERVING COMPANY,
lw Under the Sayoso House.
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4th-We will continually have our
buyers In the East watching the market
and attending the Trade Auction Sales,
buying Bargains, which We will again
Sell as Bargains.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

sd-fhrough eur large capital We are
enabled to BUY FOR CASE, thereby
can buy closer than those buying on
credit.
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To MY FRIENDS. 4 would respectful
IL invite my friends TO call and see me
this evening, as I intend closing the
Atlantic with 8 lunch
Z. W. OIONNELL, 352 Shelby street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

THE markets are now well supplied
With meats and fish. Vegetables are
stiII plentiful, though some, such as green
corr and tomatoes, are growing scarce.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

: NEW Fall Styles silk, Cashmere and
Eoft Felt Hats, at Wheaton d Co.'s,
Hatters and Furriera, lse Main street. :
hs4lwp
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

600 less than the sum necessary to pay
gay the interest on the public debt and
the necessary expenses OF the State Gov
erment. The debt has increased more
than twenty millions since the close OF
the war. In 1861 the per centage of tax
alton was seven cents on the hundred
dollars, while at this time it is sixty
cents.
RAILROADS.
In relation to our railroads and steam
boat lines it is shown that but two of the
latter did q profitable business last
season. The condition of each railroad is
mentioned, s4sO the contemplated lines
together with q complete statement OF
the different lines of steamers hat IL ex-
peetsd to run to and from Memphis
during the coming season.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
A synopsis of the proceedings of the
Chamber OF Commerce. is given, as also
a graphic history Of that body from the
time of its first organization, with an
aceountofthe influence IL exercises in the
interest of cur commercial affairs. The
statement has been prepared with much
care, by W. L. Leask, Esq, Of our city,
and is as complete as could have been
compiled under the circumstances. 1t
contains information of much value to
every merchant, and will be . good
record for future reference.
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THE Latest Fall Styles Of Hats. at
Francisco & Virgins, HstteTs, SV7 Main
street, Briukley House. SEQ 81
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

WIFE BEATING.-Bob Vaughn, for
This CfFspsa. was bound over yesterday
by Squire Black, to sppesr ct the next
term Of the Criminal Court, in the sum
mrIn
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

Won't WoRK.-SittiDg In a barber
shop yesterday, we overheard q CONVEX
sation between 5 gentleman being shaved
and a rsgmufin negro who was hanging
around the door, and who had for
merly belonged to him "Bill,"
said the gentleman, you are Just the
boy 1 wanted TO see. l want to hire
you" WhR' for ?'i asked Bill. "To
pick cotton 1 will pay you good wages"
replied the gentleman. xxi! l can't
pick cottOn-dunno muffin bout itI''
well, l have a large lot of potatoes to
dig will you go and dig potatoes ?"
{" Dun no." was all the answer the gen.
tleman could obtain. why, what
have you got to keep you in town pr at
last asked be. "Um, erer-I got to stay
yGh an cote" The gentleman saw the
necessity and ceased questioning.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

The Lucsss HIST, " something elegant
ST Francisco & Virgins, 3O7 Main street.
Brfnkley House. seoot
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

Son&LITY BAND-The recipient Of
the IestIer medal is happy TO announce
thzt the donors now know how 20 plsy
several tunes. The first teacher that
they had died-that Is the reason they
bsveb been so long about getting arOsnd
or that serenRde.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

TIE WEATHER Wss clear and 6eauti-
faI Yesterday, snd most delightfully."- cool
-a1its like fall s portion OF the day.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
card

zesH NEW Augnst y, 1ees M
u vi MARSdUErZ Ut
M MemPhis. are the o5sy q s0r thai market,
i nsEea aIn.So 81 II 3 G sell my cigars to dealers
az fsct DRY prices. GEORGE ALCES.
--co I'm
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"THE E1inburg Hatp at FrsDcisco 4
Virgins, BriDkley House, 3O7 Main
street. SEQ 81
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

THANKS 10 Felix Cross Of the south
ern Express, for late Southern and East
ern papers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

TEN THOUSAND Jocunda Strawberry
plants for sale Inquire Of J. 8. Gallo
way, Madame Yincsnt's ssp4lH
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

HFrFTH AVENUE Dress HAT, a.
Francisco & Virgins, SO7 Main street.
Briukley House. SEQ ot
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

sd-Ke shall continue to SELL ONLY
FOR CASH, which enables us to sell at q
closer prOat than those selling on Time,
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cold Reliable" Memphis anG White
River US. Mail Packet Company,
Fri. Weekly Line.
- - -

- - -
THE splendid side-wheels steamers CONNER
GIAL, LIBERTY, No. Z. ana MAHfLOWEhl
viii form a Trf- Weekly line between Memphis
and White River leaving Memphis every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, AZ O'CLOCK pm,
connecting at Devalls Bluff with trains OF the
Little Rock Railroad for Little hOcK, hot
springs. and all points in Arkansas. Return
ing, will leave DevRl's Bluff every Monday
Wednesday and Saturday, on arrival OF ths
train from Little Rock,
Commercial, capt. o Edison, leaves Mem
phis THURSDAY, at o'clock pm; Liberty NO.2,
Capt. James Rice. Tuesday, at ; o'clock PM;
Mayhower, Capt. VIM. J. Ashford. Saturday o
O'Clock p m. c. D. D.. bills VIII be taken Tor re-
sDousible parties by the line as HERETOFORE
without any charge being made for collection.
Tse steamer F. W. Brooks viii run in con-
uection with his line frOR J~acksOnpOrt 70 70
cahontas on Black River making Semi-We eek
Thankfu for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon us during the past three years, We hUpe
BY strict attention to business, 20 merit a con-
tinuance OF the same in the future.
JOHN B. DAVIS.
Sup't NJ. and W. r. Pckt. Co.
LEVY & SHARPE. Agents.
auDtf NO-2 0 Front Row.
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Arkaasas Reports for SAFE.

oornDlete sets Of the Reports
EoR a. rre-na Court Of Arkansas, nom
Z OF tng oie3 ineiusIve. One set almost en-.
vol. 1 70 HoDlv ~ 3vn 49,
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LOUISVILLE, May 50, 1855.
W. d. Passmore. Esq, Memphis, Tenn:
Dear Sjr-In answer 10 your telegram
Of this date, [ say most positively that
you never received from me either
bonds or money, for any interest you
took in the paving contract OF Forrest,
Mitchell q Co., and that NJ assessment
was made in my iual settlement with
my partners, provided for any such pur-
pose. 1 will make the above statement
Of facts in any form tina tmsy be required
Of NE.
Yours truly,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

HATS! HATS HATS =" Fail style
Eats now ready, at Francisco 4 Wig
gins. Hatters and Furriers, Brinkley
House, 807 Main street. se5 st
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

GENTS Silk Dress Hats, Fall styles,
Just received at Wheaton & Co.'s, 1879
Main street. wiser se43t.
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RESIGNATION OF ALDERMAN
PASSM

We announced to our readers yester-
day morning the resignation Of Alder
ma Passmore and his withdrawal from
the Board of +" City Fathers" We took
occasion to express, In making the an
nOuncement, the high regard that wa
entertained for Mr.. Passmore, and ex-
pressed u hope that be might be induced
to reconsider his action.
The cause which induced such q course
on the part OF Alderman Passmore, was
the charge brought against him in the
Council on Wednesday evening, by Al
derman McDavitt, of corruption in the
Nicholson pavement business. The fol-
lowing correspondence, which exhone-
rates Mr.. PassmOref from any such charge,
is submitted to the public at Mr.. Pass
mOre's request.
telegraph
MEMPHIS, TENN, May 30, 1865.
Joseph Mitchell, Boiler Maker, Main street.,
Louisville:
Answer by first mail whether I ever
received any money or bonds for the in
terest I took In your paving contract; or
whether, ia settlement with your part.
ners, any assessment was made for that
purpose. W. H PAss@ORE.
I certify that ihe above is a correct
copy OF dispatch sent by myself for W.
a. PassmOre, to Joseph Mitchell, Esq
this day, May so. 1868.
j. n. KELLER.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

The products of our home nanufac-
lures is shown tn have been less than
half a million of dollars during the past
year. In 1861 they Wersmore han three
millions. NA 80
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STATE DEBT.

In relstion to the public debt of the
State, ss shown ~ the reports of Cons
troher Blackburn, they foot no q total of
nearly SS9, 000, 900, and the entire v
nue. Of the year will be but little more,
than 81, 0o0 ,o0o-more than 81 ,OOO,.
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ANY HARKET ON THIS CONTINENT.

- People should net listen 70 the base fabr..
cations Of Cincinnati, LouiEville and St Louis
drummsrs, that Memphis caanOt compete with
their markets.
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.oHN 3. suRKE.

oxxrur-No. 81 Union street. between nam
a9 sSL ssSSPaai1 sa, Deputy constable. aus In
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

FOURTH WARD CoLoRED DEMOCRACY.
The Fourth Ward COlored Democratic
Club had a large sDa enthusiasric meet
ing last night at Stillman Hall, about four
hundred persons being present. After
the minutes of the proceeding meeting
were read, MareDgo Johnson, the cOlored
orator, came forward and addressed the
meeting, and detailed to them the sue
GEES that had crowned his efforts In his
late electioneefing tour.
Col Galloway read q document, show
ing the number Of clubs that had been
fnrmed throughout the rural districts,
and the number of colored voters that
had Joined them, amounting In all to 8
very large number, and showing a very
gratifying condition Of affairs.
Gen. Forrest was loudly called for and
in response excused himself, promising
to address them st some other time.
Col. Douglas Wa then called fer, AND
when we left was addressing the meet.
ing, who was paying him marked at
teutiOD,
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sTEAMBoATs.
FOR 81. LOUIS.

Memphis and 81. Louis Packet Company.
For Cairo and s. Louis.
OF ALT9N--m-.Wm. Thompssn master
This new and splendid passenger IT,
steamer VIII leave as above on -
SATURDAY, 5th inst. at s pm.
sep4 It FLEM. CALVERT. sup't.
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BUYERS TO PURCHASE HERE

1st-Ln Imported Goods We will I'm
port Direct, or buy from the Importers
Agents.
All Domestic Goods We will buy direct
from the Manufacturer.
Shoes We viii have made to order ; in
fact, We will procure all our Goods FROM
FIRST HANDS, thereby saving the job
ber's profits.
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BANKING CAPITAL.

The total capital Of u banking iDsti-
tutions, as taken from the o. 5. Asses
soris books, Dc only S1,024, 300, and com
bined, Is less than the capital employed
bv 4 Single bank before the war. At
that time one bank controlled q conn
blned capital Of more than SIS, 000,00e.
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FOR WHITE RIVER.

Memphis and White River q. =. Mail Packet
Company.
For Helena, peValPs Blum, Little Rock. An
gusta, JacksonportEnd all way Landings.
MAYFLOWER-...--.--Wm VIM ]. Ashford master
This excellent steamer leaves
Memphis as absve, ~
SATURDAY, 9Th inst, at 5 Pun.
For freight or passage apply to
LEVY d SHARPE. Agents,
No. go Front Row.
IA. Sayers, Passenger Agent ssps 81
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

In the article OF coal we notice that
about 1000 900 bushels are consumed
here, 100000 OF which is used on the
river and the remainder in the city. The
highest prices were 81 40 per barrel dur
ing the suspension OF navigation last
winter. The lowest figure was at the
end Of August, being soc.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

CRIMINAL COURT Vim. Hunter,
JEdge.-OE yesterday, In the oase Of the
State VS.. D0nnOily and Cross, who were
recently found guilty Of house breaking,
the counsel OF defendants filed q bill of
exceptions, thereby taking the case up to
the Supreme Court.
The prisoners found guilty during the
present term of court, will have TO do
the State service for one hundred and
sixty-one years and six months, that be-
ing the aggregate number of years OF i'm
prisonment imposed by the juries serving
the present term.
To-day the final call of the docket will
take place, and forfeitures taken, etc.
MUNICIPAL COURT-Geo. ". WdLdrGn,
JuGge.-MOtioEs we're heard on yester-
day, and court adjourned over TO Monday
next. The cases set for trial on Monday
are 81 follows:
81 Fitz patrick VS. Bauman Ell al.
32 Samevs same.
sgl smith CT al. vs. Stratma1.
5UZ William FL al. vs. Guest.
90 Montgomery VS. unprecedented.
o. Bias VS. WJdbergeT & Co.
200 u &C VS. HOOe.
II Rocco vs. NaccarO ct al.
Sa COrby, use, etc, vs. bate.
$40 Reefe VS. FIuert ct al.
SO FenneIl vs. FilberL ct al.
sd Levy VS. same.
81 Mcktnneyt bfySen x 20. FE Aulefs
$40 Maitby ct al. VS. Waggensr s. Co.
$50 Lawrence vs Unison.
$50 Dixon Us Fuberg ct al.
So ii. savings ms. Us salae,
s58 Barker vs. ROsenbech.
$50 MLkss q CO. VS. Hilbert ct al.
SB5 Weller vs. Galloway ct al.
267 Ackerman VS. WiegRnd et a..
sos Hill vs. McGrath, executor.
81 Mayor and Aldermen OF Memphis Ys
Roberta
$40 Same " Hart.
$50 Same VS. Willis,
$50 Harris VS. Miller ct al.
81 Sens VS. ETaime.
800 Briggs et al VS. Bankhead.
Sg2 same VS. Groves.
Sg4 Houstan ct al VS. O'Donneu.
go Fox VS. ShGw.
/ gOt Murphy q Cash vs. Cordes ct al.
g02 Herman et al VS. FOgei ct al.
915 SherrDan, Taylor & Co. VS. Gaynor.
100 Shaw * Co. vs. Mi1ters-
Bis burdetJ "a Taylor, AIcBRin ct II,
g7 BeardOley Il Bro. VS. ray q Bro.
{ go Alien VS. Taylor.
s23 HVmes, adlh'r. VS. Commercial Bank OF Al.
"a Schulein SubzOacheT VS. Lyons, Flies 4 Co
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

The cattle market has Shown wide
Su~ctuations, and has been affected by
the receipts Of droves from Texas. Prices
last winter were as high ss Ia cents
gross, and recently have peer as low as
two cents. Texas cattle are now 3 drug
al SIS and $40 per head. About 100 head
of Deeyes per week are consumed within
the city. '
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

In relation 10 the dry goods, boot and
shoe, hat and cap, furniture and other
trades, the report shows that an unproi-
table business has been done. The stocks
have recently been r~eplenished in expec-
tatiOn of an active fall trade, and mer-
chants are now ready to do ali the busi-
ness that may offer at prices competing
With neighboring cities.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

Importatlons OF sugar were little more
than a third of the receipts OF 1881. The
market shows slight fluctuations and is
now two or three cents under the prices
Of Inc came time last season. Receipts
were zslz hogsheads, 1853 barrels, and
323 boxes.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

OF pork and ali classes Of meats, the
Imports are largely in excess of shy on
record. The number of barrels of pork
were l19,0s4, against 24,329 in 1867.
There were also reeeiyed 10000 casks,
$3.50 tisrces and 54S6 bulk pieces of bacon.
This large increase Is accounted for by
the ravagss Of the hog cholera and the
d~epredstions Of freedmen, who at the
close of 1887, were idle for several weeks
and roamed through the country destroy
ing hogs at VIII, The lowest prices were
in January last, when clear sides were
worth 13c. per pound. The receipts OF
lard show a small difference compared
with the previous year..
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-05

OF -four, 141, 57I bbls. were received
during the year, against l47 $50 the year
before, and $50, 900 in 1851. This is eX-
elusive Of home manufactures, which
have been considerable. Prices have
been ~fiuctuating, the lowest rate, in Feb
ruary last being several dollars lower
than at the opening OF the year.