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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

A RAILROAD COMPANY. The Cleveland
and Toledo Railroad during the recent snow
storm set good example. Travel was suspen-
ded tor twenty-four hours. The order of sus-
pension found some of the passengers provided
with scanty means for bearing the increased
expense of delay, and all felt that it was a
hardship but what was their surprise and
pleasure on being advised that the company
would assume the payment of the bills of all
those who had sought shelter of hotel; that
refreshments would be passed through the cars
to all who chose to remain there; and that
such as desired to use the telegraph to notify
their families and friends of their whereabouts
would be at liberty to do SO free Of charge.
The cars were kept comfortably warm, and
quilts and blankets were furnished to those
who decided to remain ip them during the
delay. :. - 49, = (
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

Nj. Bierstadt, the, American artist, has ex-
ahibited to Queen Victoria and her family, at
Osborne, his paintings of scenery among the
Rocky Mountains. .s.s "a ee'sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

The critics are taking up Mr.. Dickens read
ings Some Of them are not disposed to think
that the readings are entitled to the popularity
they enjoy. But@theD, they do enjoy that pop
ularity, and Mr. Dickensis making great deal
Of money. The public do not seem to agree
with; the adverse critics as G1 seq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

1t is reported that question has been raised
in the Executive session Of the Senate as to the
effect Of the tenure. ofrofice law upon the status
of .ehiceholders whose commissions are about
to expire /. It Is, whether they 90 out at the
Gloss Of their commission, or whether they
remain in Till their successors are confirmed by
the Senate. & q ~ !S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

A resolution has been introduced into the
Kentucky Legislature with reference to com
pensation for slaves taken by the u. s. Gov
eminent for military service. The position is
taken that the refusal to pay such claims is di-
rect reputation; especially as an act long since
passed Congress based upon a recognition Of
theirjustioe, and an appropriation was made
for their liquidation. The resolution may pass
and that will be the end of it'll 49,. .-~s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

IN the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Sherman pre-
scented memorial from; Chas. N. Golding, of
Ohio, who held a commission as Captain and
Assistant Quartermaster in The y. s. Army,
under Gen. Pope, during the war, asking to be
credited with STA, o0o,1, which amount, in
money goods belonging to the Government,
was captured by Gen. Stuart, of the c. S.tA.,:
from the quartermaster's train while on the
retreat across the Rappshannock. The me-
mortal was referred to the Committee on
Claims. ..szfa .tr4sE Il s.ll = s.3tfas{sr ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

Senator Sherman, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, said in debate, yesterday, that his.
committee had informally considered the ques-
ton, and were almost, if not quite, unanimous
10 opposition. to any further initiation Of the
legal tender currency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

Gen. Butler is said to have expressed him
self as much pleased with his reception in
Richmond = Amiable man! How easily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

Alaska produces, it will be seen tons of fish
that can be used instead of candles, and crabs
six feet in length! By and by, we shall find
out something else. .1f.s s .s.... -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

The Washington correspondent of the New.
York World says that, in an interview with.
the President, the latter told him that he (the
President) did not recognize Mr.. Stanton as
Secretary Of War, and that Sat the proper
time a new nomination would be sent in to the.
Senate. ',l's,@st, E 49, 5;s5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-17

The New York Times says s'Bad as are the
measures now in motion for aggravating South
ern disorganizatioD, they are especially alarm.
ing as signs Of the recklessness which distin-
cuisines the course Of the Congressional major
ity. What may be, has even greater terrors
than what Is. There can be no confidence felt
10 the honesty. of a policy which is changed as
often as. partisan leaders consider. change ex-
pedient." IN; -.1...s-s~.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

JOSE TADEG MONAGAs, late provision
81 President Of Venezuela, whose death
was recently announced by the Cuba cs-
bic, was born in Venezuela, about 1855.
In the revolution IN that country, he
joined the Patriot army, and distin-
gulshed himself by hI5 bravery and mill
tsry tslents. Disappointed in securing
political preierment, he headed military
Instructions against the Government OF
Ventzueis, during the administrations
Of PAEz. the first, and VARGAS, the sec
ond President OF fhst country. In 1915,
MoNAGAs was 81 last elected President,
but 10 two years time exiled PAFz, who
had been aiding him in pscifying the re-
public, and assumed dictatorial powers
In 1858, he was o~verthrown by a success
fnl revolution, and compelled TO retire TO
private life. During the late civil war
IN Fenezueis, be assumed the leadership
of the coalition formed against President
FALCoE, srd taking command Of the
army, obliged FALCON to resigu and
leave the country. MONAGAs then as
sumed the office OF Provisional Presi.
dent and became 8 candidate for the Of
fee Ct President. His death will revive
the civil contests IN Venezueia. II is
supposed that his nephew, JOSE Do.
MINGO MONAGAs, viii succeed his uncle
IN both positions.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
NEW YORK.

NEW York, December 15.-The Her.
AIDS special Of the 18th from Vienna
says: In compliance with the demands
OF the Turkish ultimatum, the Greek
Government is requested to disband Its
volunteer corps, and forbid Grecian or
cials from participation Ia the Cretan in
s~urrection, and also to permit the fsmi'
lies OF insurgents to return to Crete
Greece refuses these demands, and looks
upon them SIS offensive. The Turkish
Minister is preparing to depart from
Athens.
A dispatch to the Herald, Of the 18Th,
from Havana, via Key West, says that
the Government troops suffered fearfully
in the recent encounters, and that Anne
zsds is in Nievatres, demanding rein
forcements. Risings are reported in sew
eral large towns, and the insurFection j;
nov within one hundred miles Of Ha'
yans,
The British Consul has notified EGG
Ijsh subjects TO Immediately register
Tho authorities require two million dol
lars for immediate use, and have author
lied the Spanish Court to make an add
tional issue of paper to that amount.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
hEEMPEEIS APPEAL
WEDNESDAY, mORSINe, DEC. Is, 1865
THE ALDERmANGC HLECrIoN.

The Radicals have made their nomina.
tons, and present sn array of names fol
Aldermsnic honors that will require ef-
forts on the part Of the Democracy to
defeat. They are 4 unit upon these nsm-
nations, too, and are resolved to press
them upon the attention OF the people,
TO the exclusion Of independent an
nouucements" by members of their
party. They will not tolerate anything
within their own limits that viii weaken
their strength or tend TO the epcour-
agement OF the Democracy. Thsre is,
then, nothing LEFT but a square contest.
And 10 this fact we invite the attention
OF our party.
Except in the osse Of the Third ward,
where Mr.. DURFF, on Monday night, re-
ceived the nomination OF its citizens, the
DsmOerac have not yetmsde any efforts
in preparation for the struggle. True,
we have announcements plenty, but no.
one, ave Mr.. DURFF's, that has re-
ceived the Endorsement Of the Dsmcc-
racy or any respectable number OF citi-
Eens- We have but three weeks to go
upon, and this is the status OF the belllg-
eTeBts.
The Radicals, flushed with the hopes
inspired by the figures they were
sbls to make In the Congressional race,
fully organized, enthusiastic and san
guine. The Democracy laying back,
hopeful, but without organization, plan
or purpose, the brilliant success OF LEFT
wICH in '67 slons enllvening the dull
ness. The press has urged, the APPEAL
on several occasions within the past
week. organization and nomination,
the disbursement and condemna-
ton OF independent nominations,
but, 80 IA, without any re-
spouse worthy the party that has
50 many reasons for graduation. Unless
we set promptly We may count upon de-
feat. We have a willy and ~uncOnseion-
able eLemy to confront. Full Of re-
sOurcs, trick and impudeRce, they will
stoop TO anything, and troop negro voters
by the hundred, to seizs the city purse
and stretch It prOportionsteIy as wide IS
they have that of the State and the
county. There is no time to lose. The
Interests OF Memphis, commercially as
well az socially, depend upon what we
may do. II we would sustain her com
mercial prosperity, release her from debt
and develop her resOuT oes, she must re.
main under the control OF the Demo-
cratic party, which alone is equal to the
task OF furnishing the ability necessary
to her guidance. We beg then tina! our
friends in the several Wards will at once
put tbelr shoulders to the wheel. We
must move, and promptly. Everything
depends upon q alertness and celebrity.
The Democracy should al once prepare
for the contest.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

move the disabilities, he thought there
should be o reciprocity on the part OF
those to he benefited.
Wilson'S bill TO repeal the prohibition oil
the organization OF the militia in the
Rebel Ststes, was then taken up, and
gave rise to a debate, Wilson, FesssndeD
and Conkiing speaking il favor Of it and
Hendricks against it. Edwards moved
to amend by continuing the prohibition
as regards Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas.
HOUSE.
Pile offered o resolution instructing the
Committee on Commerce TO inquire
what further legislation i5 necessary foT
the security OF life and property and the
promotion Of commerce on rivers.
loving to the lines working 80 badly
no other reports were received last night.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
ST. LOUIS.

ET. LOUIS, December 15.-An Els
worth, Kansas letter Of the l0ih inst,
ssys Gen. Sully arrived at Fort HSrkeT
from Gen. Sheridan's camp, below Fort
Dodge, 8 few days ago. The General
thinks that with the exception Of s)me
roaming bands Of young braves, who
still continue 10 infest the roads and at.
tack email parties, the hostile indians
have taken refuge in the ComaBchs
country, on and near the Staked Plains,
and there the campaign viii be con
Quoted this winter, but Gen. SulIsy
thinks It will be impossible to end the
war this winter on account Of the char
scter ADD extentO OF the country In which
the ssvages have taken refuge, and
that it will be transferred in the
Spring Into the country North Of the
Arkansas river and along the line Of the
Kansas Pacific Railroad. Gen. Sulley
does bot know precisely what are Gen.
S~neridan's plans, bat thinks he is re-
turning n0rihward by way Of Forts Ar
buckle and GibsOn.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL
SENATE.

W~AsHIEGTON, December Is Sum,
ner, from the Committee on Forign Re,
iaiions, reported, with an amendment, t
FesdMko on offered by him, rendering thC
sympathy OF the United States to the
people of SpsiG.S
Csttell, from the Committee on FL
nance, reported e resolution offered by
Wiley yesterday, as follows:
ResOlUsd, That the Senate, properly
! cheTishing and uphclding the good
faith and honor of the nation, do
hereby utterly dlsapprove OF, and
condemn, the sentiment and proposition
contained in as much Of the late annual
message Of the President a. reads as fol-
lows: Here follows the paragraph In
reference to The liquidation of the ma.
tionsl debt.
Mr.. Sumner moved its immediate con-
slderstioD, cut Mr. MeCreery objected
and Il was laid over.
Mr. Eimunds introduced q bill to pre-
vent the holding OF civil offices by "a IL
taTy officers, aud TO prevent the hol ding
Of more thar one Office at q time. he.
ierred to the judiciary COMMITTEES.
On motion OF Nh. Terry, the Senate
took up from the table the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Stewart yesterday, to pua-
ish the crime OF holding Office in viola
ton OF the 14sh amendment. Mr.. Terry
spoke at length, advocating the removal
OF sil political disabilities In the South.
eTD States.
Stewart argued In favor Of the bill,
that while be was anxious to re-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
BgSTON.

BosToN, December I5.-BJth branches
Of the City Council are largely Republic
can.
James n. Bnfisn, the citizens candI-
date for Mayor Of Lynn, was elected yes
terday.
Jonathan Folsom, Republican, was
elected Mayor Of Lowell, and (. l.. Nor
ton, also Republican, was elected Mayor
Of ChsrlestOwn.
James B. Blake, Republican, was re-
elected Mayor OF Worcester.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, December l5.-The city is
alive with soldiers to-day, and what is
peculiar, all Of them are officers ranging
from General of the army to Second
Lisuteuan;s, and bearing names that
have become historic and viii be handed
down to future generations, as insePara-
big connected with the life Of the Re-
public. The hotels where tue beaGquar-
taTs Of the different armies are located
are alive with excitement and enthusi-
assn, and OF the Hotels are great
crowds OF citizens DESTROYS Of paying
theic respects to the distinguished SOL
diers. and 20 catch a glimpse OF the great
leaders, Grant, sherman and Sehohsld.
At an early hour ia the day the various
armies gathered at the different places
named, for the purpose OF ~transacting
the business connected with their Organi-
cation, and innumersb!e speeches were
made.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

MENARD, the darby Congressman
elect, froFo the Second District OF LOUIS
lana, has not yet received his certificate
Of election, mol is il yet certain, accord
ing to the New Orleans .Picoy1Re, that
he will. That psper ia lI edition Of S It.
uFday, says: "The Governor vas about
to give /, to him st OBJ time, but on
" being introduced 10 Hon. G. 5. Hunt,
" some time ago, the latter asking TO have
"a full statement q the return
cot votes received by the Sec
" Rotary of Stale, alike those regarded
T" as regularly returned and those not,
" and on its being pointed out to the
4" Governor that II the votes Of the parish
4" Of Orleans were throw out, the per-
"son who would be declared TO be elected
4" would not receive 2 sir gle vote from
=" the district which Col. MANY repre-
-" sented, but from parish Is which were
4" rot ia it, and which did not vote etlher
"fOr MANN or JONES, he gnok ths-matter.
Z" again under advisementD
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

A MOVEMENT is about to be Initiated IL
Chicago for direct commegeial connection
with Mobile. The papers IN both cities
are discussing the enterprise tavOrably,
and the chances are that the Chicago
people will take hold Of it, and, with
characteristic spirit, push it through.
The Chicago Times, IN some well con-
sidered remarks upon the subject, says:
As every one knows, Chicago has di-
rect railroad connection with Mobile, eZ-
eept the dozen or 50 miles between Cairo
and Columbus. This hiRtus csn essily be
dtied and then We should have unOro-
ken connection by rail with 8 Southern
port which is precisely on "a line running
from Chic5go to Cuba, or from Chicago
to the isthmus, and the shi) canal which
must soon connect the Atlantic and Pa.
ciic ocesns. the citizens 9f Mobile, APP
pTecisting the Importance Of their water
and railway connections, propose, on the
first of January, OF thereatOuts, oput on
2 line Of semt-weekiy STEAMERS which
shall ply between Mobile and Havana.
We think our Chicago merchants Who
have dealings ia West Indian products
will not be SLOW to perceive that, By this
proposed line Of steamers, Chicago viii
be brought one-thirG nearer Caba Than it
is to-day via New York. The Differences
In distance will necessarily &c accosnps-
MED. by = p~ropOrtioDate decrease in the
cost and time OF transportation. There
is no reason to doubt that Chicago Rnd
Mobile, so coon ss this gulf line shall be
established, will at o8c5 assume Intimate
snd mutually profitable business rela-
lions. Independently Of shOrding us IN
duCements to go directly south iOr L
West Indian products, Mn5ile has COM
msnd u many articles which We need,
and for which, in return, &c will take u
grain and other prOductio9s.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON, December l5.-Tht
COMMITTEES on r reconstruction this morn.
log examined the Mississippi Republican
Committee, who presented various argu'
ments, with the data, to show why the
votes of seven counties should he thrown
out OF The count, principally on the
ground OF fraud, irregularities and intim.
idstioas, and that with this exclusion,
the Constitution Of that State has been
ratified by about 800 votes.
The Committee on Ways and Means
hsd before them, this morning, q num-
Der OF dealers ia tobscc0 from New
York, who want to effect 3 change IN tbs
Law on that subject.
Legislation will partly be suspended
on Wednesday afternoon, u0til after the
recess, as Thursday and perhaps Friday
will be exclusively devoted 10 the an.
nOuueemeDt of the deaths of Messrs,
stevens, Finlsy, Kinds and Mann,
Many members will leave FOR theiI
homes previous to Monday.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

TIE New York Herald says that Pres.-
dent JoHNsoN's pToposit on TO pay the
national debt by q sort Of ilssolying pro-
cess Of a novel and ingsn Gus character,
excitcs the Indignation AID fury OF the
bOndholders, and especially Of the wor-
thies at Washington. Tney should,
however, moderate their hostility to the
proposition, as well as heir anger against
it's author. II the world goes on for
many years longer at is present rate OF
speed, and under the SYSTEM Of govern
ment now prevailing on both sides Of the
Atlantic, the whole debt Of Europe,
amounting In the aggregate to over thir-
teen thousand million dollars In gold, as
well as our own national debt, will be
liquidated by q more sudden snd su1l-
mary process than that originating with
the White House and Treasury Building
hnsnciers. The maintenance OF iargs
standing armies on Z war footing 81 Time
Of peace the general pensioDing Of poll
tlcians upon public treas lries; the sys-
tematic plumber of Cover ments by their
own officials, and the prevailing extrav-
sgance and corruption Of the age willpil
up taxation higher and higher until the
restless people kick over the load. The
reckless career the worll Is now pursu-
ing can have no other end Than the repu-
distion OF the national debt, ead g gem
ersl wlping out OF bondholGeFs, office
holders and all other pens oners upon the
DaoDla,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
FOREIGN.

LONDON, December l5.-It is stated
that there has been 4 peaceful termina-
ton 81 the insurreetion in Cadiz, owing
TO the good offices of the American
consul.
MADRID, December l5.-POlitical az
fairs are still unsettled throughout the
country. There is great distress among
the poor here. Trace i5 at a stand still.
Several journals here will be prosecuted
by the GoveFnm snt for favOripg the Ca
diz resurrection.
Gen. Dulcs has gone to Cadiz to en-
bark for Havana.
The Duke Of Montpensier mas returned
to Lisbon, he fading that the Cadiz in
surrection wss not in bis favor, but in
favor of tie Democrats.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
TIE Wasbincton oorresnonden, -

THE Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Times thinks tn negro suffrage
amendment Of the Constitution Is not
likely to pass the HOUSE OF Representa-.
tives. a canvass Of that body by some
OF the supporters Of the measure shows
that 1t will not get q majority vote-to
say nothing OF the required two.tbirds.
The proposed amendment is pending be-
fore the Judiciary Committee OF both
Houses, and that OF the S snate is expect
ed to report adverse to 1t, at az early day.
Among those who oppose the amend.
ment are some Of GRANTS strongest sup
Dorters.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

A CORRESPONDENT Of the Cincinnati
Commercial writing from the scene Of
the late steamboat disaster on the Ohio
river, (which, by the way, hiss not been
investigated as promptly as We expect.
ed, says that q total Of eighty,6ve per.
sons have been known TO be lost on the
two steamers and that, taking into &C
count the unknown persons who must
have persisted, the deaths by the awful
calamity cannot fall far short OF one
hundred.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
WEATHER AND RIVERS.

LOUISVILLE, December 15.-The river
Is falling fast, with six feet nine inches
10 the canal. The weather Is cloudy and
cold.
ST. LOUIS, December I5.-Ths river IL
opening gradually.
CAIRO, December 15.-Dowu-Swai'
low, 3 am; Bermuda, 8 am; Sam J,
Hale, 6 an; Richmond, 5 pm. Up
Ru6icon.
Toe river fell four inches. A light
rain commenced falling after dark,
Heavy ice continues to come out Of the
Mississippi. The City OF Alton viii, IN
less the weather turns cold, start for st
Louis in the morning.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

GREAT Interest is felt among the mem
oers OF both Houses regarding the decis.
ion Of the Supreme Cour. on the legal
tender esee now before that body. Court
has not met yet in coneui tstion, and the
case will not be decided for several
weeks II requiring a hug time 70 pre-
pare opinions sitter division is made. II
Is limited that Chief JUS ice CHASE and
Associate Justices SwA'FNE. MILLER,
DAVIS aud FIELD will vote 10 sustain
the e9nstltutionslity OF the act. snd
that CHASE will write the majority
opinion.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, December Is -Sallie On
derron, sentenced to death for arson, but
discharged last Saturday by Judge un-
derwood, on the ground Of the illegality
of the court trying her, under the l4ih
amendment. has been rearrested by or
der of the Mayor.
Judge Thomas S. C0lsdn, formerly OF
Petersburg, died suddenly at Savannah
Yesterday.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

THE Chilicothe Ohio Advertiser e
out for Hon. GEORGE a. PENDLEroN for
Governor Of tia. Stale. 1t says I'm
doubtedly the strongest man in the Dem.
ocrstic party Ia the State Of Ohio, should
be its candidate in the approaching Gu
bernetoTisi contest. There Is no ques-
ton ss to who that strongest man is.
Every sch0oleoy In the State would an
sWer, the Young Eagle Of the West
GEORGE II. PENDLEToN. The position
collf not add lsurels to PENDLEToN, but
PESDLEroE would reflect honor upon
the position. And hs should accept.
He owes much 70 the Democracy Of the
State, and when they cali him TO carry
their banner, he should accept it with
slacrity and cbeerfulness. Let us have
PENDLErON, and the Radical majority
will dissolve like the fabric OF a dream"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-12-16

IT IS worthy Of remembrance by
our Southern country people tina;
Memphis affords the best mar
ket for the sale Of their cotton, tbs
rstes ruling here being one cent higher
than those Of any other city in the
Union. Many persons who have shiPped
to New Orleans and Mobile are, we mr.
derstsnd, contemplating the return Of
their cotton to Memphis, in order to avail
themselves Of the higher prices. This is
q simple fact that speaks volumes for our
fnttra