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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-02-16


g. MIR. Anderson, on account of Illness
Leave OF absence was granted Messrs
Burson, Lammon, King and Ford for on
70 day.
n REPORTS.
by Mr.. Mayhugh-From the Confer
COMMITTEE, on the subject matter Of differ
ence between the tive Houses on the Senat,
n Blii-An Act TO amend the Act to provide
c Tor the formation of corporations for certain
purposes. Recommending the adoption OF
= an amendment, so as to allow farming cor
, poration> TO hold go acres Of land. other
a than timber lands, and 1850 acres Of swamp
lands.
he report was cOncurrei in.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Tennant-To change Rule |. 50 as
to change hour OF daily cpuvoning, from Il
o'clock A. NJ, to 10 o'clock A. N
Laid over one dav.
ly Mr.. Uillyef-That tie allowance fer
ass a. expenses Of members Of the Lacisla-
tut under Section s., Article Of the Cor
>tltuticn, be paid ont Of the Legislative
! tUDd, instead # on: Of the CoI,,iuaent
fun6. as directed by pre- iou1 resolution.
! Relates TO expenses for stationery, news
papers, postage. Ne
Mr.. Hillyer said that tha allowance for the
expenses Of each member fer stationery.
!
the ConStltuti"n be paid eat # the Lcci,la- I
tive Fund, and not u4t OF the Cou,ip5en, I
Eund
Adopted
Ev Mr.. Navhu.1-.o lie Clerk /
net to notify the Senate Of the passage of the
resolution, REG '2~j;a- h rct2ra Of the Can
Itut Appropriation Bill.
NJ. Nelch sid .:.at If the resolution
passed, there was twenty members who
would sign 1ru-"St against the bill becorn-
ing a law. The mo'rr had attcuip:,d an
other snap Judgment during the absence Of
some Of the ma ,ritv
Nh Brown raised the 7o;n. q order tia.
the resolution WIS III effect another form u :
IT RECONSIDERATION. and WAS not in order
me S?eaNer Tu.sd the point wei, taken, ,
and the resolution not in order s
FROM THE SENATE. /
Senate Eill-An Act prescribing the mode +
Of maintaining and defending rcSs, ssurv +
actions OIL the public lands Of t:.s STATE c
Senate RiE-An Act to amend the Ac; !
providing for the Incorporation u! the pro,es "
'~nt Episcopal ChurcAts c
Fled. e
Senate B:il-An Acf t,r he re,,.a: Il !. u. "
Weodworth, cX->heritf of HuIulo.!. County. q
Referred 70 lIGhhu!d, delegation a
Senate i..l-An At u transfer certain y
'unGs-in Eumb !. County, u
Referred 10 Hunt, d. tt. ,,l.-.;rr
Senate joint Re>,!n,:ou relative - til. !,
.hHeA%'inh OF TIE territory south 4 Snake u
= - W u.'9 0'al'' o'
fe'etEel 10 CtinM.;;c2 CT Ie!c:.s Ee.a- ca
-yt.'' IN
'tha'e h...--An Act % provide f)r TIE 81
'fuIu"'t@A ana l.s'i"+lt o.: -tc,...n cams Q!
sS.As inc CT! O. |''E.H!1 a.
heierfea I? IL" storey at.cCa..H-. Gu
senate h!.----,n Act Supplemental = an nc
c, at'"'lns thG dn'leS Of the State Treasurer n
i'e''FreG f2 Judiciary 'omn.!:,rc. lei
Assembly bl.l-Ar Aet = ;ncor, rate the
'"H o. ""'H It-1, WA amendments f-ym
Conr'~rr,l:. O.
Senate B.l.-An At 20 amend the Rev. cit
aGe Law. gel
Referred to Committee IN WAYS and mo-
cans. TO
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-02-16
l:EPORTS.

BY Mr.. Mayhugh-From the Conference
Committee, on the subject matter Of differ
ence between the tive Houses on the Senate
Bli-An Act TO amend the Act to provide
for the formation of corporations for certain
purposes. Recommending the adoption of
an amendment, so TO allow farming cor
poration> to hold go acres Of land. other
than timber lands, and 1850 acres Of swamp
lands.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-02-16
HEART CT TIE STAGE

la TH1SBE CHE As'ress) Miss WESTERN.
H0ao2ki (ssui'pp,ei ldiUiJ Nj. HEESg.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-02-16
FORTY-THIRD DAY--ASSEMBiY.


CARSON CRY, February Is, 1869.
Prayer by the Chaplain. The Journal
Of Saturday was read and approved
indefinite leave of absence was granted
Mr.. Anderson, on account of illness.
Leave OF absence was granted Messrs
Burson, Lammon, King and Ford for one
day.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

The MASSACHUSETTS BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
boston. Nav II. /

BUSTUN, My T, Fshl.
To-day was the third day OF the billiard tourna-
ment. The attendance was very large and rhe games
the most exciting yet played. In The afternoon the
frSt game was between W. \. Tobln und samuel
toby, Iobin winning 500 to $50, his highest runs
being 6l, No. ~ and ~, and bis average ''4.
CoIby's highest runs were "a, 80 M. The second
game was nctwccu a. Il. Williams aud W. A. Tom.
and was won by the iuriuer, 500 10 32V Wuia'ls
average was IL and hs highest ruils were ", ~,
A.. 20. Tobns highest runs were 80. ~, ~. ~. -,
The first game In the evening was between sanmei
Colby aud Il. Davis. Colby won 10y % points. lne
Winners average was 1ia4, and his highest runs
as Ge CO. a. 3 DAVIS highest runs were ~, "a, o.
ao G9 rbe last oame las between X. H. Wllmarth
anI a A. WiIains which was won by The former,
sno In aol me winners average was l5R; his high
est runs w. a. lOa pc. Williams highest runs we're
~, ~, ~. 80. , - -, - - -
p,tition game ~ 800 points between u. Daniels aud
a. 4 Cojcsworiby, which resulted IN iavor of Daniels
bv O ~ no. DaEels largest runs were los and 30.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

whole State was adverse TO the republican party
that no one thinks to prosecute.
The resolutions, as printed in the HERALD Of yes
terday were then read by Mr. Phillips and adopted
seTiGfunl with slight amendment The following,
offered by Rev. stephen q. Foster. LAID on the
table,
Whereas homestead is the right OF human
Whereas the great recently slaves
by the laws OF their respective states denied this sht
therefore, be
Resolved That call upon Congress Immediately 10 adopt
such OF legislation the landed rs
tocracy OF the South and place possession of homestead
within the easy reach OF all.
subsequently, Mr.. FOSTER having arrived, he
moved 10 take hls resolution from the table anu
made long speech In It's favor, especially upon the
proposition that II Is the natural right OF every man
TO have homestead. He claimed that the society
should oppose all mOnOpOlies--the land monopoly,
the railroad monopoly, the industrial monopoly,
which compels three-fOurths OF the voters 0f New
England to vote directed. He proposed TO IN
validate all title TO real estate In this country, aud
that no man should possess and use out not own
more land than IL actually necessary for his own
maintenance. Mr.. G. &. Burlci2h and Mrs. Grew
opposed the resolution, and after Its beng amended
1t was finally lost by a vote Ol six TO eght---evcn
Mr.. Foster voting against, as all life had been taken
out Of II by the amendment
Mr.. PHILLIPS made some remarks that the social
equality OF the black race Will have 10 be worked
out by their own eXertlons and fitness, and that the
country will yet pass through the same troubles In
regard TO the Chinese as with the negro. The so
clety then adjourned for the year, IL being under
stood that, with the adoption Of the fifteenth con-
stiiutioDal amendment, II VIII disband altogether.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
Fourth Annivcrsnry-Speccbcs by Rev. y. D
Fulton, Dr. Lees and senator Wilson.

Fourth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS bv NcN. Ne Ds
Fulton, Dr. Lees and senator Wilson.
Tie fourth anniversary o' this society was held
las, evening IN the Cooper Institute There WAS ~
large attendance. Mr.. Wa. r. Dodge, Prcsideni,
occupied; the CHAIR. The frcasurcr's report was as
follows:-
p,rrng the year ending Aprn 80 1869. The society
has Observation-Disclosures copies of tic National TeD,-
e,upY ,drocaie $50 2l2 copies Of the ro,dhs T.,a.
,.,.rme Bgr,eer, 42,too eight rage tracts. 7J,ooo
rour page tracts. iG new books anu pamphlets. 80
four and eight page tracts 10000 copcs temperance
chimes. 1000 copies new Temperance hymn hook.
$1,000 copies National Temperance Almanac; total
pumbcr OF pages printed lasl ycat 26sid $40; total
number OF pages printed since the organization Of
the society jtoelGl5. Receipts OF the pas, year
Publication department.. sJ4,?jJ: donations st2.0se
,o.al, sis2ss; expenses for the year. sl625s: total
fereipts for publications. since the society has beer
in operation three years and Eve months) sse..D:
total donations, $31,240; Inaku,e total receipts,
sIgbp5l.
The chairman opened the proceedings with Few
Introductory remarks and the Rev. wr. I.anse hav.
my said prayer the Tre,ualuc family sang nu inter-
csting selection.
ihc rev. i. u. Fulton thcn addressed the andIence
NJ considerable length the sGbicct OF temperance.
and citcd several Instances IN which the most deter
mined druuklrls nld rcnounred lietlur. Vie de-
bounced strong drinks ami hair eiiccis lie showed
the dircful results of runkcnncss and dnaipL anon
the evi influence which IT usually EXTENDED. The
incidents related 10y tnc reverend gentleman were
very affecting, liiu demonstrated tht evil cticots of
drink Ito si'nuousy advocated nrobibit0ry
measures. IN abiding TO his vls, To England he OH
served tliat hc Thought There was no enough
temperance ~ that quarter. When he wns there
every clcrgyinan thai met him ASKED MIN TO
mbihe: every merchant 10 whom he was intr u
ducch nskc, hinl 10 drink WINE. Under those 2r-
culDstances he thought the cergymcn here superior
10 these IA England. lie was oi optDon iBas tempe
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
AMERICAN FEMALE GUARDIAN SOCIETY.
ANIMAL MeetinG-EncouraRing Reporrs-Dis-
cussiOu.


cussiom.
The ladies' OF the American Female Guardian So
ciety held their thirty -th ANIMAL meeting yester-
day morning al Home chapel, East Twenty-ninih
street. There q large attendance of ladies'.
eight different districts of New York being repre-
senied. Balloting for officers was the first business
OF the meeting, the following by almost unanimous
vote being elected for the ensuing year,: sident,
Mrs. z. W. Hawkins: Corresponding Secretary. Mrs.
Harris wilson; Treasurer Mrs. :. A. stone, together
with large board OF vice presidents. The annual
report next read which showed that 22' admits
aud 452 children admitted during the year.
The Home ~ present has nine industrial
schools, with al average attendance Of Loo
children. The trcasurer'S report showed an
expenditure during the year OF si91t' " WITH a
balance on hand of S;A.0 II. During the afternoon
session. from which persons Of the male gender were
excluded the following themes were offered and
FiJ's,-ihe importance Of impaning principles OF
purity IN the hearts Of the young
>,rOao-A simple ana inexpensive style oi dress
~, ,,.J r,a ntv nj ernloycrs IN lnot after the
moral interests OF their servants.
FoUrth-The sin of ey speaking and harsh judg-
,afina-rhe importance of n spiri, of entire conse-
Grafton to the cause OF Christ.
l0rtl,-Nced OF Divine aid and Importance Of
prayer.
The second of these themes-tnat IN re.
latiou To dress-exclted lively debate
The staid and matrcnly portion OF the incnbers
denounced In unsparng terms the ridiculous ten
dency Of the present mode OF dress to give the female
form divine the appearance Of being on bend.
There was good deal OF argument "a 10 the pro-
priety OF ladies encumbering themselves, with 30
many unnecessary skirts and the erecJ produced oy
TINS erdressing OF the person was lcarnedy dis
clissed from hygenlc point OF view. The Sun of
evil speaking formed q fruitful topic OF discourse.
Tea table tatte was pronounced one great element
o. discOrt and unhappiness IN society aud majority
Of the speakers declared themselves einphaucaly IN
favor OF carrying out reform In that especial quarter
The other subjects were each In turn eoquenty
touched upon. after which the members retired to
the lower f0Or, ,,where the children sang FOR their
edifcafion various sacred hymns, and then adj
A.-..an n.l..l
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
The sptfslAHu BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION
LOUISVILLE, NAV "a. 1sS

LOUISVILLE, May H. 1869.
ON account OF the stormy weather to-day the at.
tendance at the Greenland course was only fair, and
the track heavy The race was for saoo mile meats,
best three IN hvc. The following Is n summary
Mr. kavnnaughsc c: T. ontario. by imp. Bonnie
Scot dam Lady Lancaster, 4 years. ......i
West AtchisOn's c. IN. Phunix Belle, bv
Austrian, dam DOllie Caster, 9 years ...... 3
Swigerles b. h. King Tom by Lexington
dam Tokay, bv Yorkshire, years. ....
Tine 2.0o--2:00is is--l:jd.
ontario was the favoritc, selling III the Doois AZ
two to one.
The mile dash race which announced 10 iol-
low did not take place. some mistake having occ'ir'
red IN making up tho entries.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
GENITAL PARK GARDEN.

Theodore Thomas summer concerts opened here
last night before an audience OF 5000 people. The
garden has been redecora,ed anl considerably ua-
proved Mr.. Thomas received an ovation on his az.
pcarance and was presented with q handsome
basket OF flowers. Mr.. j. Levy created Ja,orr by
his brilliant cornet playing. The programme was
very interesting one and encorcs were demanded
after every piece.
The New York herald., 1869-05-13

The FIRST shipment Of goods to san Francisco BY
the Pnclrc iailIoid from rnila1elnhid was niaue
yesterday Nv Mcssrs. McKc0nc, Van usagen CO.
cUnkIatilil OF line toilet soaps
The New York herald., 1869-05-13
TRoTTKG AT THE FASHION COURSE.

FASHION COURSE, May 12.-Purse No. 4, $500; $3.50
to the first 500 second and $50 TO the thlrd mile
heats best three in nve, In harness.
Dan Mace entered g. g. White
rdWn
Peter Nance entered q. e. Mercer. 4 3 / /
NJ. ROdn entered blk. Mike
Norton. ............... 3124 4sa
owner entered b. q. Sir JOlin..... 2 dis.
A. Peterson entered br. IN. Mystic
MAID. d........................... DIR.
J. II. Whitson entered ch. &. Cla-
renee. ,.........................7 Ills.
John Chambers entered b. IN. At
lanta dis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-15
NEW YORK.

New YoRK, October l5.-The Herald s
Richmond, Va, special says: The Dis
patch comes out this morning in briei
article urging General Williams cleo
ton, on the ground that he 10 the Presi-
dents choice, Is the friend of General
Sherman, and will be more acceptable to
Congress than any other Walker Repub-
licsn that could be selected, and conse-
quently would be likely to secure the
speedy reconstruction of the State. His
brother and young Douglas, the Presi-
dents private secretary, have arrived TO
work for his election.
Tits stated that General Candy has
prepared report on the alleged frauds
10 the Virginia election, which will show
it is an extremely fair election-much
fairer, indeed, than is usual at elections
in the Northern States.
10 recent case in the United States
District Court of Baltimore, which has
been appealed to the Supreme Court, il
was shown that three national banks oil
Baltimore have been lending as high as
eight per cent. of their capital for their
speculative purposes AlUH ~
Private letters from Havana report
that battle had been fought near Quay.
mara, between the Spanish forces under
Valmssods and two divisions Of the in
snrgents, under Jordan and Omesads,
which, after seven hours Of severe fight
iug, resulted ia the defeat Of the Span.
isrds Losses on both sides were very
heavy. The Spanish papers are silent il
regard 10 this. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-15
CALLING A COxsTITUTI0EAL CON.
vENTlON.

MIR. John Smith, well known wher-
ever the English language is spoken,
introduced bill day before yesterday
into the lower House of the Tennessee
/ General Assembly to convert the said
General Assembly into Constitutional
Convention. submitting The bill after its
passage to the people for ratification.
Now, if we mistake not, the present mem
bers of the Legislature we're elected for
the purpose of legislation only, and not
with view of their being made thereafter
delegates to a Constitutional Convsn-
ton. We would suggest to Mr.. John
Smith that in this State it is
not fashionable for members Of the
Legislature TO nominate themselves IS
candidates to Constitutional Conven.
ton. Perhaps the gentleman feels bully
since getting into the House of Repre-
sentatives, and imagiues that be and
his associates could play constitution
trainers as we'll as lawmakers for the
people. We have q profound regard for
our friend Smith, and would not for the
world overtask his wiling nature to wear
himself out in our service. The offer
TO serve us in both capacities as legisla-
tor and pstcher Of old eonstiiu-
tious is duly appreciated, and
will be entered up to John
Smiths credit But. John, we are
opposed to this mixing up of things, pre-
ferring rather that every hen should
hatch out her own brood Don't pre-
sume that the present Legislature has
such capacity for spreading itself. The
people designed to have the Legislature
to call only convention, and appoint a
place and time and how the members
should be elected to the said convention.
Then there will be some very important
questions arise before this convention,
which are bound to be discussed pending
the election Of delegates to represent the
people in that body. 30, We want new
deal all around. that we may select Just
sch men as will carry out the wishes Of
the msjority Of our citizens. Then, Mr..
Smith. the members of your body were
elected under restraining circumstances,
when the free-born men Of this State were
not permitted. owing 10 test ostbs. to
select from their number such represent
stives as entirely pleased them. Wewsre
compelled to select men as candidates for
official positions who could take the can
didate's oath, which class Of men are moi
altogether popular With our people al this
time.
II will be highly gratifying TO the dis-
frsncbised Of Tennessee If the present
Legislature viii perform the work Of un'
tying our hands. 80 that the true men oi
the State usy place things 10 their
proper position. That is ell that win be
required Of the members Of our Legis.
lsture at present. We would suggest Il
orr Obligipg friend. Smith, not to take ia
more land Ii an he viii be capable offend.
ing veil.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-15
A Gard.

THE UNDERSIGNED HFREBY RE-
L specifically notify their subscribers and the
merchants of Memphis. generally, that they
have appointed Mr.. ". O. Mathews manager
of their brar ch at this point. Mr. Matthews
experience and acquaintance with the business
In other localities will guarantee to subscribers
strict. thorough and prompt attention TO their
wants.
Especial atiep ton will be given to the collec-
ton of past due aims. or the address of care
fully selected Attorneys will be furnished
where parties prefer doing their own CORE
sponSence.
A References Book, containing the names and
CO Numerical rating of nearly every business
man in the Univ cd States and British Provinces
tower SOC. 900 names) is Issued semi. annually
January and July for the use Of subscribers !;
the ratings based upon the elaborate details
which their Office records furnish. are by far
the NEST reliable and carefully made Of any
work of the kind.
This agency was originally established In
1871. II has branches in every important city
in the United States and Canada, and also in
London. England. and its large and constantly
growing influence, notwithstanding many
efforts to initiate 1t Ivy others. is the best evi-
dence that can be given Of its equitable princi-
Piles and It's useful operations. II Is. emphat-
ically. designed for the promotion and pro-
lection Of trade"
Terms Of subscription will be made known
on application 10 the once. corner Main aad
Madison streets. II. q. DUN A CO.
Memphis. October z, 1869. 32-57
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-15
VIRGINIA..

RICHMOND, October Is "A telegram
IN the Dispatch says that Governor
Walker made an address today on the
fair grounds at Danville, in the political
portion of which he said he felt nothing
but pity for the opposition in the late
canvass, who we're led by set of cormo.
rants and csrpet-bsggers who bad
nothing at stake but their own selfish
interests. He rejoiced that the election
settled the fact that Virginia was here
after to be ruled on principles Of right
and justice and civil and political
equality. What she now needs is plenty
of honest, industrious and intelligent Ia
borers, no matter from what source they
come.
BE appealed to the young men Of Vir-
GINA not to forsake the State, and not TO
forsake the pillow and fly to the large cities
Of the North. where vice and demoraliz 4
ton awaited them. Judge Rice, the State
Treasurer. followed in the same spirit as
the Governor. q
STAUsroN, October 5.-Two thousand
dollars were awarded in premiums to-day
at the fair Among the premiums was
one awarded to Bepjsmi Smith, negro,
for the best specimen of barrels. |f'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-15

amount expended in the same time
$l47,70 ~
The assessed value Of property fo
taxation, Of Shelby county was, in 1868
/ $2s, s74. 93l; in 1869, about $37, 600
| in the city in 1869, about So, 900
residne Of the county, about $4,000, 600
The rate of taxation on property IL
| 1869. for Shelby county, for State ant
county tax, 10 81 80 on each 500 O.
value /; and for city tax, is 81 So, thu'
making an aggregate of taxation for the
year 1869. Of 81 per cent. on the value
Of the property of the city.
These figures are suggestive. They
show the enormiiy Of the tax burdens
They show, also. the extraordinary dis
proportion of taxation against Shelby
couuty and Memphis. Wrong exists
somewhere = either properties are
assessed at too low valuation else where
through the State or too high here; and
the privilege taxes are collected ex-
cessivsly in Memphis or toe low else
where through the State. 1t is impossi-
BILE that the sales Of merchandise in Mem
phis are more than one quarter OF the
sales of the whole State. 1t cannot be
doubted that the value of property in
Memphis is assessed at much higher rates
than generally through the State.
The burden of taxation upon property
in Mem phis is, without doubt, greater
than in any other city in the Union.
While the rate per cent. is high in other
cities, the valuation of properly is low.
Thus, 10 the city Of New York. the rate
is said to be three per cent. But infor-
nation considered authentic, ia, that the
assessment of values is at an average OF
about ope-half the actual value. So that
really, lots in New York pSy only about
one and half per cent; while here 10
Memphis the assessment generally is up
to or near the actual values.
Not only merchants in Memphis have
cause to complain. The owners of real
estate have equal or greater cause. Mer-
chants paid in the year 1868, total OF
privilege tax s257,764 while the owners
Of real estate were assessed on their prop
erty. $l,09s,l69. Upon a capital of
s25, 900 merchant will sell 100000 Of
merchandise. His net profit on this will
generally be as mach as seven aud half
per cens-ssy $500. The owner OF
real estate ia Memphis, taking the aver
age, does not realize upon rents, after
taxes, insurance aud other expenses,
three per cent, if thatsmach, for two or
three years past So the owner of req!
estate gets profit on value Of 5000
about $3.50 per annum; while the mer,
chant gets on the same amount of prop
erty. about $500.