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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
Collectors Of Customs Casey, Of New Or
leans, Requested TO Hand fn HIS
Cheeks

The Congressional committee recently
appointed to investigate the affairs of
New Orleans have just handed their
printed report to the President, and he
has had an opportunity for the first time
Ofexamining it critically.In consequence
of this examinationh he has requested the
designations Of Casey, Collector of Gus
toms at New Orleans, aud his deputy,
Mr.. Herwig. There is nothing in this
report to show that these gentlemen
were not honest and efficient in the DIS
charge of their duties as Custom House
officials, but owing to the character of
certain portions of the testimony, it was
thought that change in these offices
might promote the general interests of
the service.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
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DIED,

MOORE-In this city, on the morning OF the
18th, HARVEY c. MOORE, in the thiFtieth year
of his age. The remains were sent to New
Albany, Indiana, fer inteIment,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
Rarrack. at For. washington ON Fire.

Barracks at Fort Washington ON Fire.
The steamer Key West, which ar
rived here this evening, reports that
while passing Fort Washington, twelve
miles from this city, the barracks were
on fire, and the men were endeavOring
to prevent the extension of the flames to
the fort.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13

A recent decision Of the United States
Supreme Court, giving twenty per cent.
additional compensation to certain em-
ployes of the government, affects at least
eighteen hundred cases on the docket of
the Court of Claims.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13

cosfaITTEE OK REPRESENTATIONS OF oRDFP

The grounds will be put In the very best or
der, no fear of dust and will be brilliantly
lighted. A splendid Brass and String Band
has been engaged. The most perfect order
viii be maintained and no labor or pains will
be spared to make the Picnic perfect and
complete success. Ample arrangements have
been made for conveying visitors to and from
the grounds. The funds arising from this en-
tertainment are faithfully and sacrRdly ap-
piled to the relief of worthy Confederate sol
diers end to assist the families Of deceased
comrades, and the Committee, in their behalf
confidently appeal to the citizens of Mem
phis and yicity to aid by their presence this
good work.
Gentlemen appointed upon the several COM
mittees, declining to serve viii please notify
the Entertainment Committee 80 their places
may be filed, as IL is a requisite to success
that the Committees should be full and effee-
tive.
The members of the several Committees
will report to their respective Chairman who,
in turn, will report TO the Grand Marshall
The Assistant Marshals viii report 10 the
Grand Marshal for assignment to duty.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
Appropriation for Utah.

The SecretaryO of Warhas recommends
ed an appropriation of one hundred and
twenty thousand dollars for the erection
of a fine company military post near
Beaver City, Southern Utah.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
WASHINTON IN DETAIL.
WASHINGTON, May II.
Comparing Notes

Ten or twelve Republican Senators
had a consultation with the President
last night at the Executive mansion.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
FOREIGN TELEGRAMS.
BELGIUM.

BRUSSELS, May 12.-The Bank of Bel
gium has raised the rate of discount to
five per cent.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
REMOVAL.

WE HAVE REMOVED TO THR
OLD STAND, No. IL MONROE ST.
OUR STOCK CONSISTS OF
Lime. Cement, Plaster,
Plastering-Hair, Brieks,
Sacks, Grain, Hay. Shores, ETC.,
AL Of which We offer as low as any house in
mylS PAGE a JOINER.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MASONIC NOTICE.

THE stated convocation OF Penn Royal q
Il Arch Chapter No. 2, Will be held ny
this (MONDAfl evening, May 18th, at/WN
~ o'clock, for dispatch Of business.
All Companions are fraternally invited.
By order G. NJ. CARROLL, ". J.. II. 2.
b. NJ. LEVY, Secretary. myl3
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-13
GALVANIZED IRON CAR-RooFING COM
PANY

One of the most high-spirited and
energetic firms I'm Middle Tennes-
see is the Tennessee Car-RoOfng
Company, whose establishment is
on College street, between Church
and broad. The repute of this
company Is known all over the State
and throughout the entire Southwest.
Their success has been marvellous and
unprecedented. Once or twice during
the last few yearsthey have been burned
out, but have each time risen Phoenix
like from the ashes more powerful and
vigorous than before. Their excellent
and superior work is seen In all the
cities, ON all the depots and along all
the railways of the country. The COM
pany is largely represented in the expo
sition in some of the most superior
work we have ever seen. They have
combined the manufacture ON an eX-
tensive scale Of galvanized iron with
their other work, and are turning out
immense quantities. Their extensive
foundry and furnace are kept aglOY and
running day and night, and, nOtwlth-
standing its heavy capacities they are
unable TO supply the demands that pour
in upon them. They are the only eX-
tensive galvanized iron manufacturers
In the Southwest, and the material they
turn out cannot be exeelled, an is clearly
shown by their liberal contributions to
the Exposition. Galvanized iron is rap
idly taking the place of tin in general
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
The New Red River Route.

We copy this from the Louisville Ledyer:
Louisville viii soon have two all-rail
routes to the Red river country and Central
Texas-One by way of Memphis and Little
Rock. and the other by way of Mount Car
mel, Cairo, Little Rock, and Fulton. The lat
ter route is reached overthe Louisville, New
Albany and st. Louis Air Line railway at
Mount Carmel. At that town the Air Line
road crosses the tincennes and Cairo road,
and this latter road connects at Cairo with
the Cairo, Little Rock and Fulton road.
The Cairo and Fulton road connects at Full
ton with the Southern Pacific, the Vicks-
burg and Shreveport, and the Austin and
Fulton UnternatiOnal roads, thus opening
up the Red river country in all directions,
as well as Northern, Central, and Southern
Arkansas, and Northern, Central and
Red river at Fulton. Work upon the
Arkansas division of the Cairo and Fulton
road is now being vigorously prosecuted.
The contract for building the Cairo and
Nincennes road has been awarded to Cen
eral Winslow, one of the most energetic
and enterprising railroad contractors in the
West. On the twentieth of the present
month he will commence the work Of con-
structing the line between Niencennes and
Mount Carmel, the point of junction with
the Air Line road, and just as rapidly as
the line can be located large force of
laborers and mechanics will be placed upon
it and the work of construction pushed for
ward with all possible speed. General
Winslow promises to have the road com
pleted to Cairo and the cars running upon
it by the first day of November next. and
we have no doubt he will verify his
promise.
The completion of this new route to the
Red river country will, in commercial
point Of view. be of incalculable advan-
tage to Louisville for it will place this city
on perfect equality in that rich section of
the Union with ST. Louis, and give her
decided advantage over New Orleans The
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad will add
immensely to these advantages, inasmuch
as it gives Louisville two direct roads not
only to Red river, but to all of Texas, and
two connecting and direct lines to the
Southern Pacific Railroad. This would
give to Louisville the sugar, cotton, cattle
and other valuable trade of that section.
which, in return. would draw its supplies
from this city. Twelve months will proba-
bly, be required to complete these important
lines, and in the meantime the business
men Of Louisville will watch the progress
of the work upon them with the greatest
interest,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

A celebrated stag, known as The Doc
tor" belonging to Queen Victoria. was shot
the other day by order of the Earl of Cork,
Master of the Royal Buckhounds. The
Doctor is spoken of as the best stag that
was ever followed across the country.
During the last ten years. however, he be-
came extremely artful. He saw through
the business, and shirked his duty by all
manner of expedients. He knew the whole
region thoroughly, and when the hounds
were after him he would 90 calmly into the
nearest farmhouse, where he always got
hospitable treatment. Once he CHARTERED
himself in a bakers shop, and another time
IN butchers. On two occasions he made
his way into Windsor Castle and got into
the State apartments. 1.-The Doctors" last
run was on Boxing Day. He ran for just
fifteen minutes, until he saw house with
an open door, and then walked leisurely
into the drawingroom, where a lady was
sitting. The animal was extremely docile
and intelligent, and his death, which was
rendered necessary by an accident, is
mourned by many old friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
Circus Stock under the Hammer.

In New York quantity of circus stock,
embracing horses, trick-mules and ponies,
dresses, seats. chandeliers, uniforms. ETC..
belonging to Mr.. L. B. Lent, was sold at
auction. The first lot, consisting of pie
bald trained horse, very good traveller,
was knocked down to Mr.. J. NJ. French at
$3.50. Lots two, three and four, consisting
of trick-mule, trick-horse and bareback
act horse, could find no bidders and were
therefore sent back. Lots five and six, two
double-act horses, were sold for $3.50 the
pair, to Mr.. French. The other lots of
horses. comprising bar-act pony and a
double team of trained ponies, also received
no bids. A lot of dresses were knocked
down at S. per lot; original cosrnearly $50.
The remainder of the catalogue brought
very poor prices.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
New WaF Vessels.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February 6.-The
Naval Committee of the House at their
meeting to-day agreed to. report an impor-
tant bill, authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to construct ten or more steam YES
sells of war, carrying ten or more guns of
larges calibre, the hulls Of the same to be
built OF wood or iron, as the Secretary may
decide, and an appropriation Of 100000
for them, in addition to any sum of money
that may be realized from the sale of yes
sells, machinery, ordnance, or other mate
rial now at the navy yards or naval sta
tons. The bill further directs the Secretary
to appoint board OF survey to recommend
the sale of such material at public auction,
the proceeds thereof to be also applied to
the construction and equipment Of vessels
of war of the most approved modern de-
scriptiOn, ombining strength, speed and
effectiveness. the plans and specifications to
be furnished by the Naval Department.
There is prevailing belief among meln
bers that this bill will become a law.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
Connecticut Democrats.

New HAVEN, February 6.-The following
is the substance of the resolutions adopted
by the Democratic State Convention: The
first recognizes the late amendments to the
constitution as deserving the support of all
good citizens. The second demands with
equal suffrage for all, complete amnesty for
all. The third demands genuine reform of
the tariff and no discrimination in favor of
mOnOpOlists. The fourth denounces the
abuse OF government patronage for the
control OF conventions and elections, and
thanks those Senators who have COM
PEELED the disclosure of those nisdeeds.
The fifth denounces the Capitalization
and growing encroachments of the exec
utive power, the use of coercion or bribery
to ratify a treaty, packing the Supreme
Court to relieve rich corporations and the
seating Of members Of Congress not elected
by the people. The sixth declares that
there should be an uprising of the people to
keep from power men who prostitute their
official power to selfish interests. The sew
enth denounces any reputation of the
national debt. The eighth sympathizes with
the Cubans and denounces their oppressors.
The ninth favors a liberal system of free
schools and denounces any interference of
the government with the system. The last
resolution indorses Governor English's adj
minstration and pledge. support to Mr..
Hubbard.
The following is the full ticket nominated
to-day in the Democratic State Convention:
For Governor, Richard L. Hubbard, of
Hartford; Lieutenant Governor. Charles
Atwater, of New Haven; Secretary of
State, John w. Stedman. OF Norwich;
Treasurer, Milo B. Richardson. of Sails
bury; Controller, Thomas Sanford, of Red
Wing
Mrs. Hooker was advised. not to appear,
and she did not
The delegates to the National Conven-
ton at large, E. A. Burr OF Hartford;
Charles r. iDgersoll, OF New Haven;
Daniel A. Daniels, of Kittingly; William
Ii, Barnun1, of Salisbury.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

In one of the Western States there re-
sided family consisting of an old man by
the name of Beaver, and his three sons, all
of whom were very wicked. They had
often laughed to scorn the advice and en-,
treaties Of pious, though very eccentric
minister, who resided in the same town. 1t
happened that one Of the boys was bitten
by rattlesnake, and was expected to die,
when the minister was sent for in great
haste. On his arrival, he found the young
man very penitent, and anxious to be
prayed. with. The minister kneeied down
and prayed in this wise: 40 Lord, we thank
thee for rattlesnakes; we thank thee because
rattlesnake has bitten him. We pray
thee send rattlesnake to bite John; send
one to bite Bill; and 0 Lord. send the big
gest kind OF gattlesnake to bite the old
NAN, tor nothing but rattlesnakes Will ever
bring the Beaver family to repentance"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
A Romance in Real Life.

The Milwaukee Wisconsin tells the follow
ing romantic story of marriage at first sight
between wealthy gentleman and hotel
waitress:
The Newhall House was the scene, yester-
day, OF a matrimonial occurrence, which,
for neatness and dispatch in execution,
challenges comparison. On the noon train
yesterday, there came to this city two gem
tlemen from Kenosha, the Right Rev.
Father DOherty, and young man bearing
the aristocratic name of Desmond. They
Immediately betook themselves to the New
hall House, and as soon as they had regis
tered their names the reverend gentleman
asked to see Miss Fanny Cary, one Of the
mattresses of the hotel. Although she was
at the time engaged in waiting on the table,
his business appeared to be so urgent that
she was summoned from the diningroom,
and met Rev. Doherty in the hall After
exchanging the usual compliments and
benedictions of the season, the clergyman,
who, it seems, had long been acquainted
with Miss Cary, told her, without
further explanations, that young gentle
men friend of his, who accompanied him.
was about to settle down for life, had made
his fortune, and having determined to take
a partner for better or for worse, had con-
suited him as to an eligible person. That
he had Immediately suggested that Fanny
Cary was just the person for the place, and
that Desmond, on the strength of his recon-
mendation, had decided to offer himself to
her and bring about, if possible, an imme-
date contamination of the matter. After
stating these facts, the Reverend Father
made formal proposal to the young girl in
behalf of Desmond. The proposal was ac-
cepted, Desmond summoned, the couple,
who had never seen each other before, in
troduced, and it was decided that as soon as
possible they should be made "two souls
with but single thought, two hearts that
beat as one" According ly, at four o'clock,
the ceremonies were performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Doherty, and without waiting for con-
CALCULATIONS, the newly married couple set
out for Fox Lake, the residence Of Des-
mOnd. Desmond is said to be man OF con-
siderable means, owning property about
Fox Lake to the amount of $4,000.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

/
New YORK, February IA Rio Janeiro
| letter gives the following details of the loss
| of the steamship America on her passage
| from Buenos Ayres to Montevido, on the
| twenty-third Of December:
| The America sailed from BuenOs Ayres
on the twenty-third Of December, taking
I34 passengers. The company consisted of
over thirty persons. including the captain,
officers, crew and servants.
On the morning of the twenty third when
Cerrco, well known point OF the river was
discovered twelve or fifteen miles ahead,
one of the tube boilers exploded. The
steam rushed out into the tire-room, in
stantly scalding to death two firemen and
one coal HEAVIER who were oiling portions Of
the machinery, at the same time extinguish-
ing all the lights and scattering the live
Goals all about the room between the boil
ers and the steamers sides.
The heaJwas SO intense that it was i'm
possible to remain longer below. The chief
engineer informed the captain (Bassie) of
the fact, and recommended that the pumps
should be rugged Immediately, and set 60
ing. The pumps had not been used Tor
some time, and were in bad order.
In the meantime it was deemed advisable
to go to work by the company Tor saving the
passengers. The fire spread rapidly, con-
Stunning everything before it. The fire, being
and the passengers into two portions OF the
vessel, naturally causing panic, and prom
ising deplorable confusion and scene
which it is impossible to describe.
OF al. the boats of the steamer only one
could be lowered The others, not having
been used in some time, were secured so
firmly in the boat stocksthat it was next TO
impossible to remove them. Two, which
were launched, were Immediately swamped
by the hal: crazed passengers Some of the
more energetic passengers tried to launch
the other two boats, but it was impossible
At this time the officers had lost all con-
troll over the crew, who. with revOlvers,
were disputing and fighting with the pas
sengers for the means of saving life. No
signals We're made to the PASSING steamer
Villa de Salto,, which would indicate any
unusual danger aboard the America. Not
until the flames burst out into sight was
the officer in charge of the Villa de Salto
aware of any trouble or danger, when he
immediately put back to the assistance of
the America.
The captain Of the America, Bassie was
the first to abandon his steamer. taking
refuge on board the Italian vessel of war,
where he has since remained. His course
has excited universal Indignation in Mon
tevidO and Buenos Ayers. He is threatened
with being lyncned if he appears ashore.
The loss OF life it is not possible to learn
with certainty, but it seems that more than
sixty persons persisted. No citizens of the
United States were among the lost.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

\ correspondent Of London Society says:
81 know a remarkably able and fertile re-
viewer who told me that, though over his
midnight Oil he can lucubrate articles with
a certain sharpness and force, yet for
quietly looking at subject all round and
doing justice to all its belongings, he
wanted the quiet morning hours. Lancelot
Andrews says he is no true scholar who
goes out Of his house before twelve o'clock.
Similarly an editor once told me that
though his town contributors sent him the
brightest papers, he always detected a
peculiar mellOwness and finish about the
men who wrote in the country"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
A Washington correspondent of the

"A washington correspondent OF the
Louisville Journal writes: IA rich French
man, named Loubat, is staying at the Ar
lington Hotel, and he issued invitations for
German at Wormley's. Wormley himself
is a colored man, and has been the caterer
OF Washington since Mr.. Clay's day. He
will not have any one in his house who is
not high-toned. Mr.. Loubat engaged par
lors, supperroom and dressingrooms. When
the invitations were issued, it was under
stood that Mrs. Montgomery Blair and
some of our leading ladies would be the
patronesses; therefore, it was en- regle to at
tend, even though the gentleman was an
unknown stranger to many who were IN
vited. The flowers for decorations and
fayors for the German cost $780, For edi-
fication, it may be mentioned that Loubat
is bachelor. He may be tired of that con-
dition of life, and, perhaps, the object of
his visit to Washington is to see ladies from
all parts of the country, that he may have
a wider range for selection than he had in
New York"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
The Iberville Ne,cs saws:

The untavorable weather Of the past two
weeks has seriously interfered with planta-
ton work, but a number OF planters have
set their plowmen to work, and Whence yer
the sun shines they take the first steps to-
ward making hay" by turning up our rich
alluvial soil in deep burrows. The area OF
land devoted to the cultivation Of the sugar
cane will be considerably increased in this
parish this year, although cur planters gen
orally have little cause 10 congratulate
themselves with the result Of their Iabors
during the past season.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
NOTICE,
VI X A VI o N.
Dealer in All Kinds Of Furniture.

NOS sc. l0l ard 1903 CHARITIES STREET, New Or.
leans.
Has constantly on hand an assortment of
Cottage Bedsteads textra make. with fOurinch
postsi. with teasters, $l2.
Solid Walnut one-fOurth Marble Bureaus 500.
Solid Walnut Portable ArmOirs, with two draw
ers in bottom, $50.
Victoria Bedroom Sets in Walnut, Mahogany and
Imitation Rosewood, ten pieces. Sl20.
Spring Mattresses made to order, $25 and $50.
ParlOr Sets in Walnut, Mahogany and Imitation
Rosewood, ten pieces. at very moderate prices
Also, an assortment of Looking Glasses at moder.
te prices fel0 "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
FERTILIZER.

THE NKW ORLEANS SANITARY AND FERTILE.
ING COMPANY,
No. IL Union street. Up Stairs,
Have now ready for delivery their superior FER
TILIZING COMPOUND, in quantities to suit pur
chasers. Certificates from well-known citizens
characterize it superior to Peruvian Guano
while il is sold at less than half the price, and
has dsagreeable odor. Send for Circular
Price of our Pelican No. l............950 per ton
Terms-Cash, or approved city acceptance, pay
able December !, 1871.
Alss, EARTH CLOSETS and COMMODES for sale
Samples to be seen and orders taken at the Office
fel6 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11

A New York special to the St. Louis
Democrat says:
The testimony which led to the indict
ment Of Thomas c. Fields amounts to very
serious array of facts, which 1t will give
him some trouble to disprove. Itwas shown
that Fields was largely instrumental in get
ting a bill through the Legislature, on
March 6, 1865, appropriating $4,000 to the
members of eight volunteer fire companies
OF Fields district, and that Fields entered
into a corrupt agreement with the fremer,
whereby he was to receive thirty three per
cent of the amount which he should obtain
for each under the provision Of the act; that
he did receive such per centage from them,
and that he presented fraudulent claims to
the controller, and Yas paid accordingly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-11
MISCELLANEOUS,
TNAIRBANKS, SOUTHERN
SCALE DEPOT,
J3.............. Camp Street. .j3

FAIRBANKS SCALES
fTROEMNER'S STEEL CORN MILLS
OF all descriptions and sizes. For sale at New
York prices. -
". B. BOWMAN, Agent,
No. SO Camp street.
These mills viii grind with either horse, steam
or hand power. de3l