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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-03-10
SPECIAL notice.!

WE ARE CLOSING UP OUR BUSINESS
w for Dissolution Of partneehip, and shall
Z i've no credit after this date.
All parties Undecided 10 us viii pleaae make
immediate settlement, and thereby save costs.
MASON 1 HUFF.
casssa City, February .. lsGa fs&u
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
THE MAMMOTH BOOKSTORE OF The
SOUTHWEST.

We visited the mammoth bookstore Of
our old friends II. Wade q Co., two doors
north of the Peabody Hotel, yesterday,
and were really surprised to witness their
immense stock. Without doubt it is the
largest in the Southwest. The store Is $50
feet long by % broad, and is filed from
one extreme to the other. Their blank
book stock is very large, and Of every
quality, Their stock of writing papers,
TOO, is truly extensive, and Envelopes
are piled up nearly to the ceiling. What
impressed US specially was their Christ
mas goods. They are placed on counters
and cases occupying aC least three humid
red feet in length, and many more are
found on their shelves. We earnestly So
Iicit a visit to this enterprising house.
Very few, indeed, are aware Ofthe amount
of stock, and valuable stock, this house
contains. Don't purchase your Christ
mas goods, nor any other in the line of
books and stationery, without calling up
on this house. It would be impossible
for US to name in detail their Christmas
goods; suffice it to say their stock consists
OF beautiful ChromOs, Gift Books of An
tiqUe Morocco Binuing, Juvenile Books,
Picture Books, Writing Desks, Portfolios,
Work Boxes, Games, Puzzles, ZOetrOpeS,
ETC., etc. We are informed that their
wholesale trade is much the largest in
their line in the city, and that their prices
are SO low that many country merchants
purchase of them while their principal
stocks are bought in Newly Ork.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
PISTOL PRACTICE.


It has been so long since Memphis was
blessed with a genuine sensation, in the
shape of an old-fashioned shooting or cut
ting scrape, that anything approaching to
an item Of that kind is hailed with avidity
by the reporters of the daily press.
An affair of the sort occurred in the
taiIor's shop of Isaac NJ. Peyser, on Sec
ond street, between Court n Madison,
about h~alf-past eight o'clock yesterday
morning, resulting in the wounding of
two men and spelling of much ready
made clothing. The affair has been re-
lated to US "thusly":
While a Mr.. John Redfore was in Mr..
Peyser's shop on business, at or near the
hour above mentioned, a Mr.. Geo. S..
Smith entered-also bent on business, it
seems. AS soon as he came in, Mr.. Red
fore said to him, "YOu were hunting for
me Yesterday, I hear?" Smith answered
that he was. what did you want?"
asks Redfore. "This!" said Smith, and
without more ado he pulled out a Smith
& Wesson, or some other kind of revolver,
and commenced blazing away "permis-
cusly;" but, though the shop was a narrow
little cuddy, hardly large enough to swing
a cat in, he missed Mr.. Redfore COM
pIetely. That gentleman lost no time in
getting ont his shooting iron, and went for
Mr.. Smith, but owing to defective loading
or other causes, the pistol did not explode,
AlLlDuEh Lie AA1l ANAAAHNo-Ba
ting his pistol against the body of his an
t~agOnist, we understand, once or twice.
AT last one barrel exploded and hot
Smith through the wrist, and placing
him Hors de combat
Meanwhile Mr.. Peyser, when the Skin
mishing began, made for the rear, but
lust as he was about safely accomplishing
his strategic move, a stray ball from
Smiths pistol took him absft, in a portion
of the body where a Wound is apt to be
painful, but rarely or never fatal. II may,
however, hinder him from pursuing his
avocatiOn for ONE time to come-at least
in the posture usually occupied by tailors
while at work.
The noise of the fusilade, and the cries
of the wounded, called the police to the
spot, and the two belligerants were imme-
diately arrested and carried to the First
District stationhouse, where, as soon as
it was definitely ascertained that Mr.. Pey-
ser was not seriously wounded, they were
allowed to put up a forfeit of S25, and go
on their way rejoicing.
We learn that the gentlemen had been
good friends previous to the occurrence,
and that after their blood cooled yester-
day, on sober second thought, they saw
their folly, and made up matters, dining
together as amicably as il they had never
gone for each other. Mr.. Peyser is, on the
whole, the sufferer in the matter-nOt so
much on account of his wound, for that
will heal: but there was a lot of ready
made clothing hanging around the shop,
and it is said they look like they had been
dragged through a bOis a. arc hedge-be-
ing riddled with random bullets.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
CHEAP DRY GOODS.

Always ahead in everything that per-
tains to their line of business, Messrs. B.
LOwENsTEIN 81 BRO. have determined,
during the holidays, to put on sale a line
of goods, which for cheapness, have never
been equallsd, by goods OF their quality,
in this city. IN order that everybody
may nave the chance to make a present of
a new dress, a shawl, or something Ofthat
sort, Messrs. Lowenstein viii, during the
coming fortnight, set out on the center
table, in the main floor Of their establish
ment, on the southeast corner OF Main
and Jefferson streets, a complete assOrt-
ment of dry goods, suitable for Christmas
presents, consisting of clOaks in every
fashionable style and material, shawls OF
all kinds Gnd descriptions, silks of the
most approved patterns and colors, and
an infinite variety Of dress goods, includ-
ing poplins from two dollars the pattern
up. This table viii be called the 'Cheap
Table" and heads of families intending to
make presents to servants, will lind 1t
greatly TO their advantage to call on
Messrs. b. Lowenstein & Bro, before go
ing elsewhere. In addition to the articles
already recited, Messrs. Lowenstein in
tend setting out a full line of CHEAP FURs,
at prices which have never before been
reached in this city. The public are in
vited to call and examine the stock dur
ing the holidays.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
A SAFE AND BRILLIANT Light.

We were shown last night the safest and
best gas lamp hat we haYe ever seen. It
Is called Wards latest improved gas
generator and is on a principle entirely
new, greatly superior to his former inven-
ton in this line, and. so far as we are able
10 judge, to all portable lights. Each lamp
Is complete in itself, and is a perfect min
Iature gas factory. The lamp brought to
this office, last night, was thoroughly test
ed by US, and gives a light equal to any
gas jet in the city Of Memphis. 1t is non
explosive, as is easily demonstrated, and
Is, therefore, safe; and the fluid used is so
low in price that the light is one of the
cheapest known. The Southern States,
on this splendid invention, are owned by
the st. Louis Portable Gas Light Com
pany. Their Secretary, Mr.. d. Z. Ryan,
Is o on a tour through the South to dis
pose Of the patent, and offers to men of
or large means u~nequalled chances
make a fortune by a small investment.
Gail and see at So Jefferson street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
NEW PUBLICATIONS

THE GALAXY for Januaryis one of the
best numbers, of one of the best maya
zines, that reaches US. The contents are
very entertaining, and are printed in a
style that has secured for the Galaxy the
credit of being one Of the best printed
magazines in the English language. The
programme of this gavOrite Of the month
lies" for $50, includes a new story from
Mrs. Edwards, the author of Susan
Fielding. ""Archie Lowell" etc. a series
of "EditOr's Tales, " By Anthony Trouope;
a series Of noteworthy articles IN histori-
cal subjects, by Parke Goodwin; critical
aud social essays by Richard Grant White;
critical analyses of prominent individu-
ais in politics. science and letters. by JUS
tin Mccarthy; a series Of articles, by a
late Ecclesiastic of the Roman Catholic
Church, in which he will give personal
recollections of the interior life of Rome:
q unique series of papers dealing trench
antly with the society Of to-day; scientific
articles by Drs. J. c. Dalton n J. c.
Draper, and Others. A new feature VIII
be a comprehensive monthly review of the
literature of the world.
STRUGGLES AND TRIUMPHS. isthe
title of a work from the pen Of P. T. Bar
mum, the welI-knOwn Snowman. 1t en-
braces the recolleetiOns of forty years Of
a busy life, as a merchant, manager,
banker. lecturer and Snowman on two
continents, and of course is interesting.
1t is the matured and leisurely review Of
almost half a century of work and strug-
gle, and final success, in spite of fraud
and fire-the story of which is blended
with amusing anecdotes, funny passages,
felleitOus jokes, captivating narratives,
novel experiences, and remarkable inter
views-the sunny and sOmbre so inter
mingled as not only to entertain, but con-
vey useful lessons for all classes of read
ers.
With the alterations of success and de-
feat, extensive travel in this and foreign
lands, a large acquaintance with the hum
BILE and hOnored; having held the pre-
eminent place among all who have
sought to furnish healthful entertainment
to the American people, and therefore,
having had opportunities for garnering AZ
ample s~torehouse of incident and anec-
dote, while at the same time, needing a
sagacity, energy, foresight and fortitude
rarely required or exhibited in financial
affairs, Mr.. Barnum's struggles and expe-
riences cannot be without interest to his
fellow-countrymen. In addition to this,
the work contains his celebrated lecture
on the cart of Money Getting, with the
"Rules for Success in Business" This
work is tor sale by subscription only. The
agent viii call upon citizens.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
THE
An Extraordinarily Quiet Day---Very Light
Vote.
The Convention Carries in the City.
Total Vote of the City---ElectIOn for Consta-
bic l4th and 18th Civil Districts.

The question as to whether there shall
or shall not be a Constitutional Conven-
ton to amend the organic law of the State
of Tennessee, was yesterday put to a vote
Of the people of the State. We know not
how it was elsewhere, but here in Mem
phis, except Immediately at the polls,
there seemed to be no interest taken in
the matter whatever. The vote Of the
city is unprecedentedly light, on a ques-
ton of such grave importance, and if the
same apathy has existed elsewhere, we
fear that the convention is defeated.
The following table shows the vote for
and against the convention, by wards:
WT--H t. G,r-0-tF A. D-u--z-4r.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
LIGHT FOR The SOUTH

The Southern States have now more
natural Injuries from the cline and soil
than the North, and what they now need
IS TO manufacture the luxury that is in
~dispensable in every family and place OF
business, which they are now deficient in.
Therefore, l respectfully invite all enter
prising men of large or small capital Ia
call at the Ovcrton Hotel to examine one
Of the most remarkable discoveries of the
age, either for public or private use.
n. b. The proprietor will only remain
a few days for the public to investigate
and become interested, should they think
it advisable, HOWARD TILDEN,
Proprietor.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

NOTHING is so becoming to a lady as q
fine head Of hair, and since art has been
SC successful in making braids and CHG
mons that the most experienced eye can
not detect whether the hair is natural or
false, it-of course becomes our duty to in
form the ladies where they can buy the
best false hair in the city. The place is F.
Lavigne's, on Main street, opposite Cou
Square.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
TO ADVERTISERS IN THE APPEAL.

After this date, advertisements will not
be received from any but regular custom
ers and well-established houses, unless
accompanied by the cash. The enforce
ment OF thisrule is rendered necessary by
the difficulties of collection and the de-
hands of a business that requires a cash
outlay IN all It's departments, for its proper
and profitable conduct. Business men
will understand and appreciate the neces-
sity for this basis for our future.
HEATING, ENGLISH It co.
November 80. 1863.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

No Christmas dinner is complete with
out some OF Victor d.. Fuchs fine tur-
KEYS or oysters, celery and all kinds of
wild game. Do not believe us, but ask
any of the first-class housekeepers of this
city, and they viii tell you, yes. Remem-
Der his old establishment, Al Jefferson
street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

To THE PUBLIC.-We understand that
the impression has been widely dissent
mated that our firm is no longer per-
united to practice in the Departments at
Washington. And further, that the Claim
business in this part of the country has
been substantially abolished. We would
state TO our clients and the public gem
orally, that all allegations growing out Of
the numerous and protracted investiga-
lions with claim matters at this point,
ave been, so far as we are concerned.
successfully met by us, and our business
IS going on the same as usual; and fur
Their, that u claims are now being set
tied with great promptness. So far as
b claim business being abolished is con-
cerned, we would state that it is hardly
yet commenced in the South, and will not
cease until the great number of obliga-
tons growing out of the war to peaceable
and loyal citizens have been satisfactorily
adjusted. MOVERS & DEDRIcK.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

JOE LOCKE, 236H Main street, has all
the late Pictorials, Fashion, Literary,
Scientific, Police, Sporting, Irish, Ger
man, French, and a host of others, New
York Herald, World, Tribune, Times, st.
Louis Republican, Times and Democrat,
Chicago Times and Tribune, Louisville
Courier-Journal, Cooley, Peterson and
Demorest for January, and a large assort-
merit of other monthlies, late Novels, Sta
tionery, etc, etc. Mr.. D. B. Wharton can
be found there, and viii take pleasure in
waiting on their friends.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
THE REVOLUTION.
"a Few More Words for the Benefit Of Son.
ny of the Sum-"
REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE,
MEMpuN Dacemhar 18th

Editors Appeal: This will prove to you
that we still live, which considering" is
a living miracle. Amt you astonished
that there is a grease spot left of as? Did
you see it? Don't you really think it cru
ell of the savage little fellow to treat us 50 ?
More than three thousand people have
been to u establishment to-day Just to
see if we were not demoralized, demol-
ished and totally gone up. Most of them
finding US still there, invested a few dol
| lars in little ~keepsakes, as mementoes of
US, for fear that we would yet have to sue
cumb to the doughty little fellow.
Now, Messrs. Editors, in all seriousness,
could you, l00uid you think that such a
rosy, chubby, pretty little fellow, could
get his back up so simultaneously? We
never would have thought it in the world.
1t is amazing. And the way he slings in
capitals and italics on usi 1t is venom
ous-regular old pizen-mighty nice.
Mr.. Editor, did you notice how, in his
local the other morning, he said there
''was another dollar store started in town,
and he kneaU thai it was no humbug-the
goods were imported direct from Eu-
roper" Well now, considering that he
had only the day before denounced the
whole system of dollar stores, and writ
ten a brilliant article to prove that every
''dollar store" concern was a swindle from
the word go, We thought this rather curl
U.S.. The milk IN h cOcOanut was soon
gotten at, however. On the other side,
under the head of new advertisements,
was the card of the ReW dollar store.
CHATS what's the NATTER The Revolu-
ton didn't advertise with then-there-
fore is a swindle. It is as plain as day to
: man up a tree, and proves what we said:
that if we had chosen to advertise in the
Sun, we could have had all its good will,
sickly puns, and all al HGUseHHG.
But we don't want to quarrel with a
child. If the little fellow Will come down
to our establishment we will give him a
rattle, and toy horse, and a doll with a
head that he can't suck the paint off, and
won't charge hin a cent.
But, Mr.. Editor, we won't intrude any
longer at present, and assuring Sonny Of
our highest esteem, we subscribe ourselves
His'n v~irtuOusly,
THE REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

The supply Of venIsOn and smaller game
IS excellent, and large quantities may be
expected during the coming week. The
prices, however. will not be affected bv
The influx, the demand being 50 much
greater during the holidays. Bear meat
has been very scarce for the last three or
four days, and prairie chickens have been
non estfor nearly a week.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

CLEARING SALE OF PLATED TABLE
WARE AND ORNAMENTS on "WEDNESDAY.
We are requested to state that what re-
mains OF the stock of splendid plated
goods, on Wednesday next, at the sales
DOL of Messrs. Register, Trezevant Il
Co., auctioneers, will then be closed out
by public sale to the highest bidder, at
fOrding to cur citizens an oppOr-
tunity Of purchasing some of the most
beautiful plated goods to be found in the
market, such as ine tea sets, fruit stands,
toilet sets, cake stands, pitchers, urns,
gOblets and wine stands, all warranted
to be as represented. HOusekeepers, and
ladies' and gentlemen, wishing to supply
themselves, or their friends, with some
thing useful and beautiful for Christmas
and New Year gifts should attend.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

As WE design doing an exclusive whole
sale business. we are anxious to sell OFF
our entire retail stock, therefore, call early
and often, if You wish TO secure bargains.
WALKER BROS IL CO.,
22Q Main street,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

A MERRY CHRIsrNAs!-G Gentlemen.
surprise your wife, mother or sweetheart
with something useful as well as orna-
mental. The Home Washer embodies all
that is useful economical, etc. It will be
a weII-spring 0 fjoy" to your household.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

c. c. WARD & Bros, wholesale drug
gists, have received a large supply of the
great medical wonder, DR.. Spalding's
Electric Oil-the remedy for all Pains,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Piles, Liver and
Kidney disease, Bolts and Collie in horses,
Hog Cholera, and all chronic diseases.
1t cures sore and weak eyes and sores, is
without sensation in application, and cool
and soothing when applied to the eye or
10 sore and raw places. Do not fail to try
it. Buy none but DIR. Spaldingis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

HOSIERY AND UNDERwEAR.-In order
to close out this line, we offer large in
ducements to buyers.
J.. II. LOEW ENSTINE d BROS,
231 Main street, Clay building.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-Geo. w. Bax-
ter begs leave to inform the public that
he is a candidate for the Office of WOOd
Merchant to the Mayor that is to be. And
his constituents are notified that he will
this day receive a large lot of hard wood,
to be distributed at the lowest market
rates. Office, 27S Main street, with Bigley,
Mellerish & Co.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19
r OF
When TruthfulHess Is lHdispensshIs---Ths
Furniture AaFket---haW TO Secure
the Best-and Cheapest.

There is no class Of merchants perma-
nentIy established, and intending to main
tain a spOtless reputation, who make
smaller steady profits than dealers in
carpets and furniture. All sorts of goods
in their line are skilfuIly and cheaply
counterfeited. Therefore, 10 happens that
the merest adventures, in great numbers,
go into the carpet and furniture business,
and auction houses are filed with vii
famous moekeries of art, excellence and
durability. There is plated s%ilverware
and plnchbeck jeweIry everywhere for
sale. Even so with furniture. plated
with fraud, its i~oiner's work done with
paste. It's exterior has all the polish of
genuine, durable workmanship, while
there is ~rottenness and worthless material
within. In purchasing. the degree Of
skill required is hardly less than that ex-
ercised by a gray-beard cotton broker;
and in most instances, each farmer or
h~ousekeeper who enters the furniture
markets. wholly at the mercy of theseller
or manufacturer. 1t is therefore apparent
that buyers should resort to dealers who
have everything to gain by fair dealing.
In other words, the purchaser has no Sc
curity that he obtains what he pays for
save in the credit and reputation Of the
house from which he buys. Ames, Beat
tie q Co., even if they could be induced
to sell a worthless or fraudulent article,
with their immense establishment perma-
nently fixed in this city, and endless va
riety Of household furniture, could not
afford TO vend inferior commodities. If
one of their bureaus, sold to a merchant
or planter of the interior, melted and fell
to pieces, as often happens with auction
goods, the very fact would do them inf
nitely more detriment than any gain won
In h single impossible transaction would
profit them. They are thorough, perfect
masters Of their business. They buy for
the least possible sum the best possible
furniture in the greatest quantities, and
every tradesman Of the interior can be
supplied by them o. better terms, and Sc
cure better articles, than by buying else
where in the West. Inspect their ware
rooms. Half the ProYine Block, on Main
street, is filed. They mean what they
say in every transaction and in their adj
vertiseInens. They arc selling for c time.
that their stock may be reduced, AT COST.
HANDSOME ChromOs, In black walnut
and gilt frames. ut the
REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE.
2l3 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

Nol0r1ty Tor the CONVENTION -
The Commissioner of Registration, tax
ing advantage of this election, caused an
election to be held at the same time to fill
vacancies inthe Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Civil Districts. The following is the re-
Sult.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

AFINE assortment of looking glasses
frames and pictures, at low figures,
NJ. HENOCHSBERG,
3S7 Main street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

How are you of for soap? Fifty per
cent. better value at the
REVOLUTION DOLLAR STORE,
2I3 Main street,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-12-19

WE ask but a call to convince you that
every sale is a bargain. Come and ex-
anime our stock.
J. H. LOEWENSTINE & BROS,
23l Main. Clay building.