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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-11-20

How tie Boftenlne OF the Brain Affects
the WaterwOEks.

EDITORS APPEAL~-XOuT correspon-
dent "Futuria" has rather overdrawn
the sketch Of Memphis haekwardness.
It IS too true, as be urges, that Memphis
has failed to direct her energies accord
ing to the utmost wisdom. But it is never
theless true that she has, under the most
adverse circumstances, accomplished
much. While enumerating the draw
backs on our progress, 'tFuturia' has
totally misapprehendqd the status of the
'waterworks.n The only "Oasis" in
the vast desert Of municipal misrule and
mismanagement in all departments of
our city government during the last two
administrations, is the success Of the
city in at last subordiRating the "syndi-
cate" Of the wateTworks to popular and
municipal control. This was accom-
plished not so much through any wis
dom or craft Of the city officials in either
the administrative or legal departments
of our municipal government, as by rea-
son of the imbecility and incapaeity Of
the "syndicate1 that mOnOpoiized the
waterworks. At first the city authors
ties blundered horribly, and the "syndi-
cate,n under the guidance of some intel
ligence, that subsequently seemed to have
deserted them, had it all their own way,
smashing the city in each encounter as
easily as the fitting over a dollhouse.
But with a fatuity exceedingly benefi-
eial to the people, the "syndicaten un-
consciously parted with all their advan-
tages by taking in the city as an equal
partner therefor. This substantially
gives the waterworks to the city. Moth
ing but official corruption hereaf-
ter in the city government need make
the water rents any higher than sUffi-
cient TO pay the expenses Of running
the works, the interest on the bonds
for their construction, and to raise
a sinking fund for the ultimate
payment of the principal Of the bonds.
The city government Is under no obli-
cation to provide for the stockholders Of
the syndicate" The city has it now
in its power to get and use its water
works just as any other city, for the
benefit and convenience of the people
exclusively.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, November I9.-President
Thiers is much agitated over yesterday 5
proceedings in the Assembly, and passed
a sleepless night. He declares that he
viii resign unless the resolution Of con-
fidence receives a full vote and larger
majority. The deputies of the Left held
a meeting to-day and voted to send a
delegation to the President to dissuade
him from his purpose. The deputation
waited on the President this afternoon.
Thiers told them he was still inclined to
tender his resignation. His health had
been affected, and the course of the
Right rendered it impossible for him to
conduct the government. The army
was faithful and would insure an orderly
transmission of power 10 his successor.
The delegation assured the President
that the Left would introduce cOnstitu-
tional projects in harmony with his
views tomorrow or Thursday, the pas
age Of which would be fully equiva-
ent to a vote Of confidence.
The members of the right also held
caucus to-day, at which two hundred
and eighty votes were cast. They re-
solved to oppose any formal prOclama-
ton of the Republic, abstain from COM
bination for the restoration Of mOnar-
chy, and to adhere firmly to the CON-
pact Of Bordeaux. At the same time
they declared a willingness to grant NJ.
Thiers the Presidency for life if he viii
take conservative grounds, constitute
a responsible ministry, and give up his
right TO participate in parliamentary
debate. a cabinet council was held at
Versailles tonight, but nothing decided
upon. The cabinet meets again to-mor-
row morning. There are rumOrs that
the ministers viii resign, but the hope
is entertained that the crisis win pass
and leave affairs in statu quo. The re-
port is revived that the Right viii pro-
pose a triumvirate should the President
and ministers resign.
The Chaplain of the Church Of St.
Geneviere, Of Paris, has retired from his
office to join the ranks Of the old Catho-
ffug
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WASHINGTON.
Important Change in the Manner Of Re
deeming Muiilated Currency-Rail.
read Matters-6eReral.

WASHINGTON, November 19.-By d.
reetion Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
the practice Of tTansmitting transfer
checks in the redemption Of old, defaced
aud mutilated currency, IN sums Of five
dollars and upward, and legal tender
notes in sums Of fifty dollars and up
ward, forwarded by express to the Treas
ury Of the United States, viii be discon-
tiDued December /, 1872. Thereafter
the returns for such remittances must be
made in all cases by express, at the ex-
pense Of the department, in new legal
tender notes OF fractional currency, in
such denominations as the owners may
request, and when no request is made,
the returns must be made IN currency OF
the same kind as that received.
The Collector OF the First Georgia Dis
trict has been ordered to make an invest
igatiOn of the case against the Georgia
Railroad and Banking Company, of
Augusta. The case is q similar one TO
those recently settled against the Cen
tral and other railroads of Georgia.
A majority Of the Committee on APP
propriations held a meeting at the Capt.
tOl to-day, and remained in session two
hours. The business wes principally
confined TO questions preliminary TO en-
tering upon the duties before them.
The President to-day appointed Mrs.
Elizabeth Porter postmistress at RUSSELL
vile, Kentucky, rice Elias Porter, de-
ceased.
The Treasurer of the Relief Commit
tee, of Chicago, arrived here Saturday,
and made application TO Governor Cooke
for the remainder OF the contribution
from the District Of Columbia for the
relief of the sufferers by the Chicago fire
of last year, stating that the Relief
Committee intended sending il to Bos-
ton. The balance is twenty-five thou
sand dollars. Governor Cooke declined
payment on the ground that Chicago
had published an announcement that
no more pecuniary aid was needed, and
il the money was desired for Boston the
Mayor Of Chicago should so state, and
the amount would Immediately be
placed to his credit for that purpose.
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RAILROAD SLAUGHTER.
Passenger Train on the Ohio and MIssis-
sippi Railroad Run Into by a Freight
Traln-SeTeral Ladies Sc
Terely Injured.

LOUISVILLE, November 19.-This
morning at Deputy, Indiana, thirty
eight miles from this city, the morning
train from Cincinnati on the Ohio and
Mississippi railroad, consisting Of one
baggage and two passenger cars, stopped
to take water, when a freight train ran
into the rear of the train, telescOping the
two passenger coaches and almost de-
molishing them. Conductor Blackstone,
Of the passenger train, saw the freight
traia coming and warned the passengers,
mostof whomjumped out, butthe women
seemed paralyzed with fear. Mrs. 5. X.
Foote, wife of an insurance agent here,
and child were bruised and cut badly,
but not dangerously. Mrs. McQuade, Of
Nashville, had her skull fractured and
was badly bruised, and is not expected
to recover. Mrs. Edwards, of this city,
and child were badly injured. Physi-
clans were at the depot, and prompt
attention was paid to the wounded, who
were brought in on a baggage car. The
wrecked cars caught fire from the stove,
but the flames were extnguished by the
train hands. Late tonight Mrs. Nc
Quade's condition had not improved.
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TELEGRAPHIC SPARKLINGS.

A Weeling dispatch reports continued
cold weather.
Chicago complains Of being nearly
rid Of the horse complaint.
The Legislature Of West Virginia met
yesterday at CharlestOwn, and perfected
their organization.
Toledo, Ohio, reports the horse influ-
enza still spreading, and that the busi-
ness Of the city is greatly paralyzed by
its presence and effects.
At Wheeling, West Virginia, the horse
malady Is reported as somewhat checked
in its progress, and up 70 yesterday no
fatalities have been reported.
New York yesterday, was consider
ably alarmed at a sensational report that
vessel had arrived in the lower bay
with cholera on board. Up TO a late
hour last night, however, the report
needed confirmation.
A Cincinnati telegram states that the
epizOotic is extending into the country
back Of COvingtOn, Kentucky. Cincin-
natl horses are exhibiting signs Of re-
cOvery, and their owners are beginning
to work them moderately.
The total number Of immigrants ar
rived at New York for the year ending
last Saturday was two hundred and
seventy-two thousand two hundred and
nine, against two hundred and eight
thousand six hundred and tWenty-seVen
same time last year.
A suit for one hundred and fourteen
thousand four hundred and thirty-fiye
dollars was, yesterday, in New York,
decided against the Camden and Amboy
Railroad Company for cotton burned in
the cOmpany's warehouse, belonging to
Messrs. Lamb & Eastman.
EA Montgomery, Alabama, telegram
announces the arrival Of four other Dem
Ocrstic Legislators and one Republican, I
making fifty, which is one less than a I
quorum. In the Senate nineteen Sena- /
tors are present, being two less than 4
quorum. Both houses adjourned until I
tomorrow.
Supervising Architect Mullett has
been at st. Louis several days, examin- 1
ing the quarries in that vicinity with a
view Of determining what stone shall /
be used in the Construction Of the new
Custom House there. He left last night 4
for Washington, and will report the re- I
suit Of bis observations.
About one hundred French Cummu-
Dists held a meeting last night in New
York city, at which funds were sub
scribed for the widows and orphans Of
Communists who fell in the late struggle |
Tor France. 1t was stated that these |
widows aud orphans were suffering ter
noly al Paris and Bellville from hunger
and cold: The money subscribed, with /
the fund collected by similar orgEniza- /
lions, viii shortly be- forwarded 70 the
sufferers.
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ST. LOUIS, November l9.-The Illi-
nois Female College at Jacksonville.
Illinois, belonging TO the Illinois Con-
ference Methodist Church, was burned
last night. The loss on the building is
about fifty thousand dollars; insured for
thirty-five thousand dOllars-in the
North British, ten thousand; London,
Liverpool and Globe, five thousand
North American, Of Philadelphia, five
thousand; Etna, five thousand; Hart
ford, five thousand; Home, New York,
five thousand. Professor DeMoltee,
President of the college, lost about
three thousand dollars on furniture, etc,
which was insured. There were about
sixty young ladies in the college, all of
whom escaped and saved their ward
robes and books. The students were
provided with comfortable quarters by
the citizens. This is the third time the
college has burned in nine years. Sew
eral persons were injured while endeay-
oring TO save the building.
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TIE WONDERFUL CREEK.
The Most Astonishing Country in the
World fOr Producing PrimitiveIy
vigorous and Large GEOwths-

The gentleman that writes the follow
ing letter about the Big Creek country,
knows whereof he speaks. He lived
there from his youth upward, and is
himself one Of the most astonishing
physical and intellectual grOwths Of this
astonishing neighborhOod:
EDITORS APPEAL-All that portion of
Shelby county lying north Of LoOsa-
hatchie river is called Big Creek, and
is certainly an extraordinary region Of
country. The largest timber-from five
to ten feet in diameter, and over a
hundred feet in hight-to be found
this side or outside of California,
grows there to great perfection; and
the largest, stOutest, most healthy,
robust and good-looking men and
women have been reared there, as the
Harrells, theDunns, RalstOns, Remberts,
JOneses, DuBOses, Vaughns, Duncans,
BentOns, ete.-all the men over six feet,
and the women in admirable proportion.
Like the Caronkaway Indians, on
small creek of that name, that runs into
the Gulf Of Mexico, in Southern Texas,
a small extent of territory about the size
of Big Creek, ten by thirty miles, the in
habitants tower above all their neigh
bors. Nor are they deficient in mental
ity, as some of the leading chiefs of
Texas sprung from the Caronkaway;
and though Big Creek has reared but
one generation since its occupancy by
the Caucasian, it partially reared the
great Governor Jones, and an author
and inventor, with patents as plenty as
old newspapers; and a Congressman
representing Georgia, a State Senator
and a Representative elect were born
and bred there, besides others living,
who are noted for mental as well ply
steal development. Big Creek has
also had a celebrated Indian chief,
named Tuckanuby. 1t has the best wa
ter in this entire region, and is, without
doubt, a fine and desirable country in
every respect, and is within twelve
miles of Memphis. 1t is evident that it
was once the seat of a high civilization
as its numerous tumuH and other relics
attest. The water power on Big creek
was once used and utilized on the Rem
bert place as an artificial bayou or canal
for diverting the surplus water in fresh
cts and other works abundantly indi-
cate. We may also add that this one
generation of this small extent of terri
tory has furnished near twenty Mem
phians with wives.
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ADDITIONAL MARKETS.

CHARLESTON, November 19-Cot-
ton firmer; middling, 16e5@4ls; good
ordinary, 178c; ordinary, l7G17tc; net
receipts, 2506 bales; sales, 500 balesi
stock, IS, ,595 bales.
SAVANNAH, November 19.-COtton
firm, and in good demand; middling,
I7sc; net receipts, 41S2 bales; exports,
Great Britain, 1880 bales; continent,
1895 bales; sales, 3213 bales; stock, SASS
bales.
GALVESTON, November 19.-Cot-
ton firm; good ordinary, 16Ec; ordin-
ary, 154c; net receipts, 1855 bales;
sales, 1900 bales; stock, 49, 2oS bales.
MOBILE, November 19. - Cotton,
good ordinrry, 174c; low middlings $50
1S3 middlings, IS4@lS2c; net receipts,
$3.50 bales; exports, cOastwise, 1866
bales; sales 1900 bales; stock, IS, ,6I3
ba
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SPAIN.

MADRID, November 19.-During the
session Of the lower branch Of the Cortes
yesterday, SenOr Rios announced that
the system of trial by jury would be es-
tablished in SPAIN before the first of De
cember. In the same body a bill has
been passed providing for Government
loan TO the new mortgage bank. In the
Senate, Senior RiverO presented a num-
Der Of petitions, praying for the emanci-
patton of all slaves held in the Spanish
dominion. A cabinet meeting was held
yesterday, at which the present condi-
ton of Catalonia was under considera-
ton.
The Kings health is improving.
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The weather.

WASHINGTON, November 19.-Over
the northwest and upper lakes, and
thence to the Ohio valley, northerly to
westerly winds, and occasional snow.
Cold and partly cloudy and clearing
weather in the Gulf States, with falling
barometer; winds becoming westerly to
nOrtherly, and colder and cloudy, with
light rain in the South Atlantic States.
Southwest winds, veering tomorrow to
the northwest, with partly cloudy
weather on the lower lakes, and thence
over the Middle and Eastern States,
southeast to northwest winds, cloudy
weather, and occasional belts of snow
and rain.
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A LynehInr seneme pereIoplnr.

vices from Carnsby to the Republican
state that a Vigilance Committee has
been organized in Lafayette county, in
this State, for the purpose Of lynehing
Colonel Turner, who shot and killed
Mr.. Groves, a few days ago, for alleged
libelOus publications. The Sheriff called
on the citizens to assist him in preserv-
ing the peace, and a number responded
and protected Turner. Since then the
" "Nigilants have notified the citizens
who aided the Sheriff to leave the
county, and they have deemed it expe-
dent to do 50.
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The muddIe in Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, November 19.-The
United States District Court case of KEEL
logg rs. Yarmouth and others, was con-
tinued until Friday. Upon affidavit of
Kellogg, stating in effect that Governor
Yarmouth and his returning board dis
regarded the injunction Of the court in
this city, motion was granted requir-
ing him to show cause on Friday why
they should not be punished for con-
tempt. The case of Heron Us. Whar-
ton and others before the Eight District
Court is progressing, and affidavits in
this case are numerous and contra
dictory.
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hatcher IoeEer Clu, M..,rnr.

NATCHEz, November 19.-The in
augural meeting Of the Natchez Jockey
Club commenced to-day.
First RGce-Hurdle; two miles; eight
hurdles; won by Village Blacksmith,
beating Tom COrbett half head. Pei
ham threw his rider at the fifth hurdle.
Time-4:00
Second Rdce-Nile heats; Evaline
Mabry, ?, l, l; Tom Leathers, l, 2, 2;
Regulator, 4, 8, Withdrawn; Temple, 8,
distanced. Time-l:4Sl, 1:474, so.
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N0n.Resident Notice.

No. 6l7, r. DIN the Second Chancery Court
of Shelby county, Tennessee. B. WebbeT
and j. NJ. Williams, firm OF Webber Il VIII
Hams, VS.. ". G. James, II. B. Marshall, nrm
Of James & Marshall ct al
TT appearing from the bill which is sworn to
L IN this eause that the defendants, W. G..
James and II. B. Marshall, firm of James &
Marshall, are justly indebied to the complain
ants IN the sum OF Ssl4 u due by open ac-
count, and that said y. 3. Marshall is a nom
resident Of the State of Tennessee, and that
for these causes an attachment was sued out
of this court against the property OF defend
ants, James Il Marshall, and the same was is
sued, ana has been returned by the Sheriff.
duly levied on the property Of said Defendants:
lis therefore ordered BY the Clerk and Mas.
ter, That said II. B. Marshall make his ap-
pearaDce herein, at the courthouse Of the Sec
ond Chancery Court In the city OF Memphis,
Tennessee, on or before the first Monday in
January, 1873, and plead, answer or demur to
complainanu's bill or the same viii be taken
for confessed as 20 him and set for bearing ex-
parte; and that copy Of tht order be pub
iished once a week. for four successive weeks,
in the Memphis Appeal This Nov.lS, 1872,
A copy-attest:
Nj. D. L. STEWART, Clerk and Master.
By CRABTREE BELcH Ak, d. G.. and N.
Huuoe 3 Poston, soils for Complts fnOl9tu
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C.rr,are.nu,Issr.. conrentlon.

NEW YORK, November IA con-
vention Of carriage builders was held to-
day in this city. Representatives were
present rom nearly every State in the
Union. Hon. Charles 2. Kemball,
of Portland, Maine, was elected
President, Among the list Of Vice-Presi-
dents were JohR Curtis, Cincinnati, and
Kessly FallOn, st. Louis. Kimball in
his address stated that one hundred mil
lion dollars were embarked in the trade,
and about seventy-six thousand opera
tives employed. After a permanent or
ganizatiOn had been effected, resolutions
were adopted that the Executive Com
mittee take into consideration the best
means Of adjusting the interests COM
mon 70 employees and emploges.
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The POrk-Heuse ConhaSratioR I'm ST
Louis

ST. LOUIS, November 19.-The loss by
the burning Of the pork-packing house
OF John }. Roe & Co. last night is be-
tween one hundred and twenty-five and
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Insurance on stock one hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars; on build
fifty-five thousand dollars; divided as
follows: Liverpool, London and Globe,
forty thousand dollars; Lancashire, fif-
teen thousand dollars; North British, five
thousand dollars; Home New York,
ten thousand dollars; Lovillsrd, five
thousand dollars; United States, st.
Louis, twenty thousand dollars; Marine,
st. Louis, fifteen thousand dollars;
Home Mutual and Mound City, st. Louis
East, ten thousand dollars. A large
three story farmhouse, containing
twelve thousand hams on the south
side of Convent street, Nas saved by the
eXertiOns of the firemen. The firm ar
ranged and proceeded with their busi-
ness at once, and viii fill all contracts
made.
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CABLE WAIFS.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, November 19.-Many Of the
police having expressed Indignation at
tho suspension of eighty members for
insubordinatiOn, some two hundred were
suspended to-day. Insubordination is
spreading, and it is feared that further
suspensions will be necessary, and that
there will be much excitement in con e
quence OF the unguarded condition of
the streets, which were without police
at eleven o'clock this morning.
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About Indians. BunAIOes, and Tax Laws

TOPEKA, KAN, November 19.-Wm.
p. Ross has been elected Chief Of the
Cherokee Nation of Indians, in place of
Lewis Downing, deceased.
Dispatches from the end of the Atehi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, on
the Western line. of the Platte, say that
buffaloes are so thick that trains cannot
be run with safety. They roam along
the track in hundreds Of thousands,
making their way south.
The Kansas Bankers Association is
iu session here, and has memOrialized
the Legislature for several important
changes in the tax Laws.
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The Horse HaIady Spreading in MIL
wnuEeP

MILWAUKEE, November 19.-The epi-
zoOtic is still spreading here and through
out the State generally. About every
horse in this city is affected. The Mayor
published a card this evening, stating
that the fire departments horses were
attacked with the malady, and urging
the citizens to form volunteer companies
to render assistance in case of emergen-
cy. The streets are filed with ox-teams,
now used in all branches of business.
No omnibus or street-car lines have as
yet resumed business. There are very
few hacks on the streets.
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NONRESIDENT Notice.

No. 100, r. DIN Probate Court Of shelby
county, Erasmus Il. Rose vs.. ].
T. Elliott, Ellen c. Rose Francis n. Rose,
VIM. A. Rose and Mary r. Rose, guardian.
TT appearing nom bill which is sworn to
L ia this cause that :. T. Elliott Is a nom
resident Of the State Of Tennessee:
II Is therefore ordered, That he make his
appearance herein, at the courthouse o. the
Probate Court Of Shelby county, Tennessee,
on or before the first Monday in Decem Der,
1872, and plead. answer or demur 20 COM
plRinants' bill or the same VIII be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hearing ex-
parte; and that copy OF this order be pub
Hsbed once week. fOr four successive weeks,
in the Memphis Appeal. This 18th day Of Oc-
tober, 1872
A copy-atfest. JAMES REILLY, Clerk.
BY j. n. CULLEN d. G.
j. e. Temple, Sol. for eompln't oc2s Tn
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INDIANAPoLIs, November IA con-
vention of the friends of prison reform
was held here to-day. Representatives
were present from all parts of the State.
G. Coffin, Of Richmond, addressed the
convention, giving information he had
obtained in visiting European prisons,
and suggesting reforms in this State. A
committee was appointed to memorial
ize the Legislature on the subject of re-
form.
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together, and thus a car itself becomes
a locomotive. Then why may not the
weight of iron proposed to be used on
the Raleigh road be not greater than If
teen pounds per yard, and why may
not these cars be made instead Of costly
locomotives? Such a car complete costs
only three thousand dollars. Hereafter,
different equipments, if needed, may be
secured.