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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-07

Where the bluest, clesIest eyes
Looked their last upJn the skies;
where the rosiest, sweetest lips
Purpled in Deaths dark eclipse;
Where the sOftest dimpled hands
Stifened in white muslin bands
Where nv Josey died
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-07

Where the maple branches swing
While tn : robins ride and sing;
Where beside q cottage hearth
Crickets make their social mirthi
Where the cattle in the dell
Rest beside The cool deep well
Meath the hickory trees;
But Ills not for these,
Bird and tree aud lily blossom
Leaning O'er the rivers bosom
More than all the world bekide,
That love thee, Shzdy Side!
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FOURTH EDITION
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
Nebraska Does not Ratify the Fif-
teenth Amendment Ex-Assistant
Treasurer Butterfeld's Sue
cessor-No Appoint
ment Yet.
FROM WASHINGTON.

EN-Minisfcr McNRhOn Down ON the Rra zilia ms,
Special Despdtch to The Erening Telegroph.
WARRINGTON, oct. 2G-General McMahon, late
Minister to Paraguay, and H. G.. Worthington, late
Minister to the Argentine Republic, arrived to-day
and had an audience with the Secretary of State.
General Mcmahon is very bitter on the BraZaus
for the manner in which he was treated. lie SAYS
his not being in regular communication with his
Government the fault OF Brazil and not OF Lopez
Reception of Railroad Engineers BY the Pre-
sidcnt.
Despatch TO the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2G.-Thc delegates to the Rail
road Engineers Convention, in session at Baltimore
numbering about one hundred and twenty, headed
by Charles Wilson and MAJOR c. l.. Eeontz, called
on the President this morning. and were received In
the east room, The delegates present are from all
parts OF the country. The President expressed his
qualification at meeting the gentlemen representing
thls class Of industry, and expressed sincere wishes
Tor the prosperity and success OF their oTganiZa-
tions.
DecisIon by Deiano.
Despatch 10 the Associated Press.
Tile Commissioner of Internal Revenue has de-
cded that viptners not subject to the special nx
ON liquor dealers for selling their products ~
the place OF manufacture.
The Yerger Case.
In the Supreme Court Of the United States TODAY
MIR. Phillips said on account OF an arrangement in
progress between the Acknowledgement and the
counsel for E. nj. 1eTger, IL thought best that
no motion should be made this morning for fIlrl er
proceedings. IT. therefore, there was no objection
on the pal OF the court, he would postpone moving
until subsequent day of the term. The Chief Jus
tice replied that they would consider the matter,
and answer TO- morrow.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
from WASHINGTON.
ButterGeld and the Gold speculation,

buuerheld and the Gold SpeculntiOns.
Special Despatch to The EreHinJ telegraph.
WAsHINGToN, Oct. 26.--The resignation of
General Butterfeld as Assistant Treasurer at
New York was received to-day by Secretary
Boutwell,. The resignation will be accepted as
soon as a successor can be found. There are
various speculations here as to the cause of the
resignation. Some say that Butterfeld has mixed
in gold specuations. and was afraid to start an
investigation. ButterGeds successor has not
yet been settled upon and will not bc until
Grants return from Philadelphia.
Grant and His Lady.
The President and Mrs Grant and Miss Nellie
Grant, accompanied by General and Mrs. Dent
left on the noon train to-day Tor Philadelphia
to attend the wedding of Bishop Simpsons
daughter The President will be the guest of
Hon A. F. Borie during his stay in Philadelphia
He will return to Washington on Saturday.
Appointments by the President.
Despatch 10 the Associated Press
The President this morning appointed Samuel
A. Harlow United States Marshal for the South
ern District of New York. vice Francis Z. Bar
low, resigned. Michael II. Collins has been
appointed Appraiser of Merchandise at Charles
ton, S. c., and Joel c. Winch United States
Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.
Butterfcld's Resignation.
Secretary Boutwell, to-day received Assistant
Treasurer Butterteld's letter of resignation, and
very shortly afterwards went TO the Executive
Mansion, where he had consultation with the
President on the subject. Up to this time
nothing further has transpred relative to the
matter.
Secretary Boutwell,
was at the State Department and Attorney
Generals office during the forenoon. There was
no formal Cabinet meeting to-day, though all
the members were at the White House this
morning.
COlOrcd Bounty Frauds.
A circularirom the War Department announces
that G. G. Tucker, one of the parties against
whom charges were recently preferred in con-
necton with illegal cOlored bounty fraud actions
has disprOved his knowledge of the frauds or
proper responsibility for them.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM EUROPE.
Paris Trauu.,iI,


PARIS, oct 26-Noon.-This city is entirely trar-
quill. The Government has taken great precautions
to guard against disorder but no manifestation Is
likely to occur
SerrnnO Threatens TO Resign.
MADRID, Oct. 26.--It is reported that Scrrano
threatens to resign the regency in OF rupture
between the UniOnsts and Progressists.
BurlingRmc's Embassy.
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 26.-The Chinese Embassy, after
having visited the capitals OF Denmark, Norway and
Sweden, left to-day for the Netherlands.
This Evenings Quotations.
BU the AnglO-Anerican Cable.
LONDON, Oct 26-Evening. -COnsols, 93l, for
both money and account. United States 52Os of
1862 S17s; 1S65s Sl4 lsG7s, s2}; 1040s, 6L. Erie,
mn Illinois Central, 97s4 Atlantic and Great West
ern, 2411.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 26-Evening. closed steady
and unchanged; the sales reached 1900 bales, of
which 1900 for export and speculation. Western
Flour, 23s. Cd. Refined Petroleum, Is SID.
LONDON, oct. 26-Evenng.-Linseed oil, c29 12S.
Refined Petroleum. Is. Sd(d Is. s. ID
QUEENSTOWN, Oct 26.-rhe steamship City Of
Washington arrived at T.. NJ. to-day.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM NEW FORK.
The Presbyteriau ReunIou.

New YORK, Oct. 26-The editors of the New
York Observer have received returns from more
than two-thirds Of all the presbyteres, ratifying
the reunion of the Presbyterian Church by the
required majority. The two General Assemblies
will meet in Pittsburg November 10 to count the
votes and declare the result
Probable Murder.
About o'clock this morning Officer Donald,
of the Sixth precinct, was shot by a man named
Mahanken in a saloon, No. 203 Bowery. He was
taken to Bellevue Hospital in a dying condi-
ton. Mahanken subsequently surrendered him
self and is now in custody
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM NEW Y'ORK.
Rntterfel,l,s Sncecsnor.

Butterfeld's Successor.
Despatch TO The ErenasJ Telegraph.
NEW YORK, Oct. 26-Butterfeld will remain in
charge until relieved although his resignation is in
the hands OF Boutwell, Speculation is rife aS to his
successor. Jacob ID. Nermilye, President Of the
Merchants Bank, was Ofered the place last night,
and declined This is the third time he has rejected
it. Judge FOlger says he will not take it; so the
matter is as much in the dark as ever.
Severe Snow Storm at Buffalo.
BUFFALO, Oct. 26-Snow commenced falling here
last night, and to-day severe snow-storm prevails.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED - THE
i arrears OF Pensions must be applied for within
five years after the death or discharge of soldier,
sailor or marine. Those who fail TO apply lose 500
per year There are thousands in our midst, widows,
dependent fathers and mothersa and orphan children,
who are entitled but who have not yet applied for
a pension. All who think they entitled should at
once call on Messrs. ROBERT S. LEAGUE. .& CO.
No. 1856 South SEVENTH Street who will promptly
obtain their pensions, or cheerfuly give any infor
nation, free OF charge. Remember that the nve
years limit allowed by law is fast drawing to a
close. 10
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM CANADA.
Fall of Snow.

Fall of Snow.
TORONTO Oct 26.-About four inches Of snow fell
here this morning. At Walkertown. Port Elgn and
OF snow has fallen.
The local Parliament OF Quebec is convoked for
Nov. ls and the Dominion Parliament for Enh. Ii
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
Disastrous Fire In Wisconsin.


CHICAGO, Oct pa large fire last night nearly,
destroyed the little town OF Montana, forty milGS
from here, on the Illinois Central Railroad. Abqht
twenty buildings destroyed in the business por-
ton Of the town, including the passenger and fright
depots, post Office, and stores Of all Kinds Several
families were thrown out OF their homes. The loss
is S60, 900, and insurance small The night very
cold fire lasted only one hour.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

No PAY, No WORK.-The appropria ION from
which the dOg-catchers are paid having become eX-
hausted, the heet-fo0ted pursuers of unmuzzled
CANNES no longer traverse our streets
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

FIRE.-At o'clock last night fire broke out in the
barn on the farm OF Dennis Buckly at Belmont road
and the inclined plane The structure was totally
destroyed, hut the live stock in it the time the
flames We're discovered were all saved Loss, s2sOO.
Insurance. $1,000
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM EUROPE.
This Ryepipg,s ouotat,ops,

This Evenings Quotations.
By the ArJo-Americd Cable
HAvBE, Oct. 26.-Cotton closed quiet for both
ANTWERP, Oct. 26.--Petroleum closed Irm
FRANKFoRT Oct 2e.-Five-twenties closed firm at
67M@SSf. ~ ~ "
Tlf, 52c, ~ A'0"'OS
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

THERE ARE GREAT MANY PERSONS
Il having claims upon the United States or State
Governments, who have committed the same to the
care OF Messrs. George Cragg Bro, or r. II. Peters
Co. They will hear OF something greatly to their
advantage, on application, either in person or by
mal, 10 the General Collection Agency, No. l9s
South SEVENTH Street
T3O ROBERT s. LEAGUE A co
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FIFTH EDITION
TzzE LATE ST NEWS.
FROM NEW FORK.
Seizure erIIlIcit stills in BrookIyn

NBw YORK, Oct 26-The United States Internal
Revenue onlcers, with 100 armed men under their
command. seized seven stills and other property In
brooklyn today They were assaulted by crowd
of - -
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
THE COMMON PLEAS.
Appointment Of Edward NJ. Paxson .

Appointment Of Edward Nj. Paxson 10 the
Vacancy.
The following correspondence between Governor
Geary and Edward NJ. Paxson has Deen made
pubc:-
"EXECUrtvE CHAMBER, HARRISBURG, Pa. oct 20
lsG9.-EdwardN. PaNson, Esq, Philadelphia Pa
SIT: Reposing nigh confidence in yOu as gentleman
and lawyer, ! hereby tender you the position OF
Associate Justice of the Court OF Common Pleas OF
the city and County of Philadelphia, vice Hon, f
Carroll Brewster, resigned.
Requesting your acceptance, and an early reply
by telegraph and Ivy letter,
81 am yours etc,
"JOHN w. GEARY. Governor
PHtlADEIPliIA, Oct. 20, 1s89.-To His Exceuency
JOhn w. Geary Governor of the State of Pennsyl-
vania:-lour favor % the 25h instant rendering me
the position Of Associate:Justce of the court of
common Pleas of the City and County OF Philadel-
phla vice Hon. +. Carroll Brewster, resigned has
been received.
81 accept the position with pleasure, with NV
thanks for the courteous terms in which YOU have
rendered it, BE assured that will endeayor to dis
charge the responsible duties OF the onice with
fidelity EDWARD NJ PAXSoNn
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
TIL IRD EDITION


The President Receives Butterfeld's
Resignation as Assistant United
States Treasurer-Specula-
tions Thereon -Depar-
ture of General
Grant for Phi
lade]phia.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
FROM THE W.EST.
Not Ratified.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 26-An Omaha despatch says that
the extensively published statement that the Ne
braska Legislature ratified the fifteenth amendment
last March is Incorrect that body having adjourned
without taking action on it,, in February. Governor
Butler will probably call an extra session this
winter.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

ACCIDENT-This morning a colored man % %nanled
Charles Ross, 20 years ofage was 80 naaS an6
by the falling Of q grder upon him AT IWeuh aIu i8
Buttonwood streets that his life is in great peril
A pair OF shears by which the glrder was pe.ng n
hosted slipped, and the glrder fell me 91tVt.u
nate resides at No. 1915 Sergeant street, anu Ii'"c
lie was removed
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

CAUGHT,-Yesterday afternoon, while the auy VI
house at Tenth and Jefferson streets was tenPin11
rarily absent, James Jackson and James VI jJ9ia' i
entered, AMI gathering together lot OF cioSas
some 1eWelry, and small amount OF money, lssuSu
from the front door, They were observed coming
out. and the alarm being given, Policeman m~atneS ~
captured them. Alderman Myers comlhlVleu Vnoli
to
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

AT half past three O'Clock this afternoon there were
about 1000 persons present at the base ban ground
seventeenth street and Columbia avenue TO witness
the match between the Atlantics and the Keystones
The game commenced at 2I5, Cuthbert being um-
pire, and the Atantics going to the bait
First Inning-Atlantic, keystone. /.
Second lnning-Atlantic, 3; Keystone 2.
Third lnnng-Atlan ic, 3; Keystone, 0.
Fourth inning-Atlantic 4; Keystone, B.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26
The CITY AHuseuuents.

part in the pay-that of "ParOlles"-9arres Oh m ,st
Of the hOnors.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

pEcEAsE or PROMINENT MERCHANT Benjamin
). Burlng. well-known and respected merchant OF
this city, died at his residence on West Logan
Square, yesterday in his seventy eighth year. The
deceased FOR many years, was the senior partner in
the finn OF Burlng X Loughead, doing business at
No 129 n. Front street, his principal dealings being
as shipping merchant in the West Indian aud South
American trade, but for the past ten years he has
not been actively engaged IN its transactions.
Mr.. Burling was born at Newburg, New York. in
the year 1891. His parents were Friends and from
them he received good plain education. In after
life he improved all the opportunities al his COM
mand for obtaining useful knowledge, and was an
agreeable, intelligent gentleman. He came to this
city 70 push his fortunes when young man, and
first engaged himself as supercargo TO Batavia, East
Indies, for the well-known merchant, Israel Israel
and on his return he was despatched as supercargo
to the West indies by the house of Charles A. Har-
per Co. In 1886 he established himself in the ship
ping business, and had AT times a small feet OF
vessels under his control. lie was very benevolent
man in an unostcntatous way, and was accustomed
to give regular weekly stipends to number of poor
people who came to his office by appointment. He
continued during life an active member of the So
ciety OF Friends and was wont to attend the Hck-
site meetinghOusc on Race street. above Fifteenth
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

RoBBED.-Before daybreak this morning u!e
tavern at the corner OF L0id and FtzWater sIreeus
was entered by thief who came in through am uli-
fastened cellar window. He decamped undiscovered,
with t25 worth Of clothing and $40 In money
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

SUDDEN DEATH or A PROMINENT hERGHANT.-
Mr. Arthur 4 hatcher, of Messrs Rcedcr 4 Thatcher,
No. IA y. Fourth street. died at his Residence N
Fifth street, last evening, suddenly. Mr. lhatcher
has been actively engaged in the hardware business
in the neighbOrhOod of Fourth ana MdrketIor over
thirty years as member OF the irms OF James >.
Duncan a Co. and Reeder Thatcher. Mr. Ihalcher
was aged about sixty wears, ana yesterday was
actively engaged in theprOsecuton OF his business,
lie leaves large number OF friends 10 mourn il,'
loss 10 whom he had endeared himself by his cha
rity, Kindness of heart and self-sacrhclng Spin"
AN INFLUX or SuvER,--There has been more sii-
yer received and handled at the United States MINI,
in this city during the past month"; than mas Deen
forwarded to this depo for at least fifteen years
There is a great demand for tine bars lbullln4 ioo
shipment 70 foreign countries and Tor dohestc usc
among the plate makers.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

OvERBoARp-About O'Clock this morning Frank
Merrck (cOlored) fell overheard into the Delaware
river at Walnut street wharf. Officer J0hh hOhauei
Of the Third district, bshed him out.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-26

DEAR RmE.-Mr. ]. w. PaXson, resident OF
Green street. keeps his carriage. Yesterday he went
to Twenty-secOnd and Washington streets on busl-
ness, and while he transacted 1t tied his morse 10
telegraph pole. certain John Callahan, AT the
time rather under the influence OF liquor came
along, and desiring a ride, unhitched the animal,
Jumped into the wagon and drove OF. At Fifteenth
and Christian streets he into another wagon ana
smashed the one he had "bOTowed. Police Onicer
OBricn who stood by, noticing JOINS tgnt condl-
tiOn, took him into custody, and Afterwards, Mr..
PaXson appearing and Identifying his wagon, Alder
man Dallas committed the festive Callahan to an
sMCr for lis theft
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-30
NASHVILLE AND WEST
ERN RAILROAD.
Action of. the board OF Directors
and stock hO IderS.

Action of. the board OF Directors
and Stockholders.
The Board of Directors of the Nashville
and Northwestern Railroad met Thursday at
the Bank of the Union. After considerable
deliberation they referred the question Of
lease of the road to the Nashville and Chat
tanooga road, by vote of eight to seven
and referred the subject tc vote of the
stockholders. The stockholders met at
o'clock on the same day, at the Bank of the
Union. After deliberation they adjourned
to meet yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, at
the Courthouse. The stockholders met at
the hour appointed and gravely discussed
the question during the day without arrlv-
ing at determination. They adjourned
in the afternoon to meet at 9 o'clock this
morning at the Courthouse. The Chatta-
nooga road, it appears, is very anxious to
to consummate the lease, while MIR.
Burns, President of the Nashville
and Northwestern Road is as strenuously
opposed to the measure. The meeting Of
the stockholders to-day will be pregnant
with important results as ultimately de-
Gliding the matter. To the city of Nash
vile and to the State of Tennessee these
are important roads, the one connecting us
with the Gulf States and the Southern sea-
board, and the other with the Mississippi
river and the great network of southwest
ern as we'll as northwestern railroads, and
both running through countries rich, fertile
| and prolific in every resource.
Whatever action may finally be had in
the premises, it Is sincerely to be hoped
that nothing will transpire to initiate
against the interests of either of the roads
which are so essentially identified with the
| interests of the State of Ten nessee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-30
OF A NEGRO AT.
TORNEY,S PARTNER ~
Scene in Justice Brien's Court.


Rather a rich scene occurred in Justice
Briens court Tuesday which, though I'M
important in itself, possesses some interest
as illustrating the tribulatiOns of those who
some years since were so keen to affiliate on
terms of personal and professional equality
with the negro as a IMAM and brother.
There is in the city a negro attorney
named Morse, who has been for quite
length of time rendering his legal talents to
his sable brethren and his Sdbler SiStereR.
In the course of events there came to the
city a little Englishman named Adams,
who called himself ''BarTister," etc Not
withstanding the difference Of color, q warm
intimacy soon sprang up between Morse
and the "Barrister' aforesaid. They prac-
ticed together; they swung around the
circle together and partHered together
But this intimacy has been broken of The
sad result was effected in this way:
One Alex. Stevenson, another darkey,
had some property in Knox county which
was encountered with litigation. He must
need pay attention to yeast tennessy'
possessions. He therefore employed Morse
to do the business. Morse, not belonging
to the Scribes," got his bosom friend,
Adams, to draw the papers. These papers
Morse filed with the Chancellor at Knox
vile. paying out of his own purse s. 90
clerks fees and 9 cents postage. This
Morse proved. The other negro, Steven
son, at the instance of the Barrister
Adams, brought suit for the 81 90. Ad-
ans was Stevenson's lawyer. Morse, with
another darkey, named Covington, were
present The "Barrister' harrangued long
and loud. In his remarks he called Morse
q BROTHER" No, you amt nuther,
quickly replied that insulted individual
&c Yes, yer honor, he's my brother.
''Taint no SIGH ting; Use not your bruth-
er-Tse got a character, sab, again re-
piled the indignant Morse, rolling his eyes
around the court room.
Yes, continued the BaTister; hes my
brother, and Covington IS my brother,
and
''Tain't no such thing; Use not his brud-
der; Use above him or anybody ike as to
him who suits in this here court to swindle
a poor negro out Of b. 10 No, sab, Use
not his brudder, and Use glad l amt, too,
sab, said CovingtOn. With this COving-
ton squatted, showing his ivories in a self
satisfied grin.
By this time the room was cOnvulsed
with laughter The "Barrister' finding
himself repudiated by the darkies, subsidized
and the court mulcted Stevenson with the
costs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-30
Indian Fashion.

4 man of small stature, but who is often
seen on the streets in the vicinity of Cedar
and Deaderick, was seen in the station
house late Wednesday night, complacently
snoozing by the warm stove. He had been
on the war path and presented a very
marked appearance. He had been in the
style of Camanche Indian, and marked
with large black facial lines, with black
paint and brush. We cannot pretend to
imagine his l)hiliRkS when he looked in the
glass next morning and failed to recognize
himself
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-30

The perpetual lease of the St Cloud
Hotel property, which was offered for sale.
on the corner of Church and Summer
streets, Wednesday, was not sold The an
nual rental under the lease is s., 600 per
year, payable in semi-annual installments
Fifteen thousand dollars being the
minimum bid that could be ac-
cepted under the conditions of the
transaction, and no one bidding that
amount, the sale was Withdrawn, though
the property is still on the market for pri-
vate sale. Quite a number of our prom-
nent and solid citizens were present while
the offer of sale was going on.