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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

WHAT MEMPHIS NEEDS CHEAP
TRANsPOETATIOE-HOW II MAY
re OBTAINED.
II we expect to see Melnphis take the
position TO which her natural advantages
entitle her, we must so arrange affairs
that such determinations shall not be
made as 70 deprive her Of these advan-
tages. It Is true that, in spite Of all OBJ
s~tacles, she has grown with great rapid
ity during the last twenty years. A
small town Of about i've thousand in
habitants, and in 1855, Of limited BUSH
ness, she has become the first CONNER
cial city In Tennessee; and ranks among
the largest on the Mississippi river. But
Memphis has been compelled to struggle
against many adverse influences, which
have been actively AT work. The No
bile and Ohio railroad, running eighty or
ninety miles east Of Us, and the Missis-
sippi Central also within fifty miles
both Of then extending to the Gulf Of
Mexico nom States north of us-have,
by discriminating charges in favor OF
New Orleans and Mobile, done much
detriment to the commercial interests OF
Memphis. Not only has this been the
case, but even the railroads which have
Memphis as their terminus, have dis
eliminated in their freight and passen-
ger charges against Memphis. The local
rates upon the Memphis and Charleston,
the Memphis and Ohio, and the Missis-
sippi and Tennessee roads have all
tended to drive trade from Memphis.
II is not our purpose to inveigh against
the companies that own these roads be-
cause they have acted in this manner.
They, perhaps, had reasons, which, to
them, were satisfactory, for the course
they pursued. We merely state the
facts, or propose to suggest what we be-
lieve will be an effective remedy.
Through freight charges, OF through
passenger rates, are reasonable enough
on ali our roads We can ship cotton to
New York, Boston, on any Of the North
ern cities, and bring merchandise from
any Of them, at fair rates. I'll the high
local rates that are 50 ruinous to Mem
Phis. The tax paid annually BY West
Tennessee and North Mississippi, for the
transfer of the products of industry to
the Memphis market, is immense. We
understand it costs one dollar and TWEEN
ty-iYe cents a bale 70 bringeotton TWEEN
y-fve miles TO Memphis and every
thing else in the same proportions A
merchant at Jackson or Bolivar, who
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15
THE TOUR OF THE AMERICAN
FLAG.
Manchester Guardian

Manchester Guardian.l
Sergeant Bates left Preston shortly af
ter nine O'Clock or Wednesday norm
ing, and halted at Choley at noon. AT
Garstang, asmall town midway between
Lancaster snd Preston, the "Mayor and
C~eTporatiOnn treated him to q dinner at
the principal hotel, and during the repast
the Church school children were drawn
up in front Of the place, and they gave
cheers for Sergeant Bates and the Amer
lean flag, The question was put to
Bates in Preston how he had been treat
ed during the journey, and he replied
that he had been fayOrably received,
and had met with nothing more hostile
on the rosd than one or two barking
dogs. When asked as to what would be
looked upon as an @~insnlt," he said it
would have to be in the nature of a pub
lie demonstration Of disapprebation, or
an open indication OF dissatisfaction at
his appearance on the par. of some per
son or persons acting as representatives
Ofthe towns passed through. Sergeant
Bates arrived in Bolton at four O'Clock
on Wednesday afternoon, having ac-
eomplished the journey of twenty miles
and upward from Preston in about seven
hours. Our correspondent states that 1t
Is the Sergeant's Intention to take back
with him to America N Of our Union
jacks and to carry it through the princi-
pal cities of the United States. His re-
ception at Bolton was most cordial.
Senator Goldthwate, of Alabama,
who was elected in 1870 and permitted
to take his seat lat winter, has returned
from Europe. He is a native of Boston
but has resided in Alabama. for fifty
years. He was an Adjutant-G General ia
the Confederate service.
The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial
Association have resolved to proceed at
once with The erection Of two memoir
ais, one on NJ Knights Hll, indicating
the position OF the Union army's right
Ofthe First division ofthe First corps; the
other on great fat rock, or Cups Hill,
Indicating The position OF the Union left
and Second division Of the Twelfth
corps. The material VII be native
granite, from the battlefield.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

In another place will be found a COM
plete list of the awards made by the
Southern Claims Commission, as re-
ported to Congress a few days since, for
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Arkansas. The reading may net be very
interesting to the general reader, but it
will have a special interest to many in
the States designated. We do not give
the list of claims rejected.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15
THE NEW GERMAN RIFLE.

The Cologne Gazette gives an account
of the rife which istO be placed in the
hands of the German soldiers:
"The model, it appears, was adOpted
last winter, and is upon the system OF
Mauser, but with considerable mOdifica-
tions. The charge is fired by a short
needle, and the cartridge is metallic.
The new gun is said to be superior to the
ehassepot and the Werder as regards
lightness and facility of manipulation,
whileon other points it is said that moth
ing can be better. Its greatest rapidity
is twenty-six shots per minute, while in
unframed hands, or in volley-hring, the
number would be about ten per minute,
OF forrapid firing twelve to fifteen. Its
range is one thousand six hundred me-
tres. 1t is not yet known whether the
vetagan or bayonet will be decided upon
by the authorities. In order TO hasten
the manufacture Of the new guns large
orders for parts Of the locks, etc., have
been given to different engineering es-
adjustments, among others to Lowe, OF
Berlin, a manufacturer Of sewing ma
chimes. 1t is expected that the whole
German army win be supplied with the
new guns In from two to three years.
France, it is said, has supplied herself
with chassepots in two years, but only
with the aid OF English and Belgian fac
tories, which are at present overwhelm-
ed with foreign orders, and are not now
available to the German Government"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

GENERAL BANKs proposes TO increase
the Presidents salary to fifty thou
sand dollars Ito stop the breed OF
b~ull-pups and present-takingl, and
that the President shall be ineligible
for a second term, and shall serve for six
years. If Banks crowns his public ca
reer with success in these measures, his
dubious fame Won in the valley of Red
River, will have a reflected sheen, and
the sunset of his life will be gilded with
splendid glory.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

GOVERNOR PALMER has been asked
10y the American Geographical Society
to send them, for exhibition at the
Vienna Exposition, maps, documents,
photographs, surveys, geological and
other reports, and any other papers
which viii Illustrate the resources.
growth and prosperity Of Illinois. The
Governor has put the matter in the
hands Of the Superintendent Of Public
Instruction. 1t is not stated that such
information, affecting Tennessee, il
wanted. -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

IT is proposed in Fsyette county, that
Baker JONES' Of LAGrsnge, be nomi-
natsd for Fioater, and here, Major Ed
ridge is talked about in connection
with this of1ee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

THERE are only twenty-five eandi-
dates for the Presidency of the Tennes-
see Senate, and sixty-five for the Speak
ership Of the House.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15


English statesmen have -,a-r-
been good penmsn. Cann5nSSs 500
VS. exquisite; the Duke Of WaIIin~-
ions, clear and noble, Sir Rotsrt PAL
was very legible, but teo meresntfla To-
beauty Lord Derby wrote q beentif11
hand; Lord Palmerston's hand vas !
moaei OF penmanship, William Pitt
Erotea very Sowing hand.
ProA@r Fyndsll has ooeued his
course Of lectures az Washineton IN
hineoin Hall. Many Senators and Re-
presentatives were present. numero6a
members Of the Diplomatic eorus. ar
some memberB Of the Presidents family.
fro1esscr henry Introduced the lecturer
Hnot IA DIS opeuing remarks, alluded -
the Presidents message. nd exn-sses5
the hops that cordial relations miCbf6e
'sust4insd between the United STATE
and Great Britain.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-15

Now the bolts OF yollied thunder,
Rend that little band asunder,
steed and rider wildly screaming,
Screaming wildly, sink away.
Late 50 proudly, proudly cleaning,
Now but hfeless clOds Of clay
Now but bleeding clOds of clayi
Never. since the days Of Jesus,
saw such q sight the C-hersonesusi
Yet your remnant, brave six Hundred
Presses onward, onward, onward!
Till they storm the bloody pass
TIL, like brave LeOnidas,
They storm the deadly pass!
Sabring COssack, kalmuck, Kali,
In that wild, shOt-rended valley
Drenched with fire and blood, like lava!
Awful pass OF Balaklava!
Oh, that rash and fatal charge,
on the battles bloody margei
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20

some people objected TO your suggestion, moved
that the challenger should pay SO much into the
funds OF the club, but they rather kicked against
that"
-, iiow long do yon think they win take to make
"Wen, that, OF course, depends entirely on the
south or west we ought to be up at Brenton's Reef
by daylight on Friday, ana back TO Sandy Hook
before noon on Saturday."
How has the Madeleine been going this season ~
''She has been doing very Well but have not got
quite heavy enough canvas on her. Ny canvas IL
No. 2, and have now been charging the boat, so
ordered new foresai of No. !, which will he here
by Saturday morning, that can get 1t stretched
before Thursday
''What do you think OF the cruise this yearYu
well, 1t Is hard to say how many boats there will
Ign Club will have their cruise about the 9Th Of
"IIas the Brooklyn Club adopted the cubical con-
tent system OF time al0wancef'
81 hardly know what VIC shall do yet; but fancy
we shall stick to the old system OF length and beam,
as alter all. those appear to be the main points by
which 10 measure. The present cubical content
system Is rather hard on boats that have been bullt
nigh out OF water to give them cabin room. II is
also hardly fair between keel boats and centre
Soarn boats s as the former have to pay rather
What do you think win be the result OF Thurs
days race Y"
well, OF course, yachting is lottery to certain
extent IKE June regattas, and n the wind IL light
there ~ nothing TO prevent one or the sOops COM
ing In ahead should have liked, however, to
nave seen some OF the other yachts such as the
entriesn
"YOu are OF the opinion, then, that June ia not a
good month for yacht racing2"
certainly We are going to have fall regatta
only drifting in June"
Just then the clock struck ten, so we lit n cigar
and, bidding the Commodore good night, returned
to our hotel to enjoy the luxury OLA cool night IS
sleep.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20

Immediately IN front Of the tide-water line, where
s0s are ee woS Se 70 @
winged birds OF commerce." as they sail on
their voyages TO and FRO between this and other
mighty nations Of the EARTH" or noting the gam
on their journey. Facing inland nom this favorite
the run eSe @ into
town, and which abounds in perch and pickeral.
The perch caught are very monstrous anu several
each. Fishing parties OF ladies and gentlemen are
constantly on the pond in rowboats engaged In
this sport Then In the afternoon the time may be
A DRIVE TO sHINNEoocK, I
settlement composed OF the remnant or the once
powerful tribe OF Shinnecock Indians from which
the bay OF that name derives Its appelaton. These
people have intermarried with negroes for so many
contend that there is none Of the red mans
blood y the settlement, but that they are
al se ths and
boast proudly that they are the true reds.
It is two miles to this settlement, and mile and
half further on Is North Sea, which ia also favor
prettly, the wheat is failing beneath the reaper's
stroke, the hay is being gathered In and the fresh
atmosphere is tempered, as 1t sweeps across to
the Sound, with the sweet odor OF the harvest
breathing Of health and enjoyment to the senses OF
the city mortal who travels TINS sectlon OF Long
Island.
TO THE LOVER OF LEGENDARY LORE,
tOO this place presents strong Inducements. It
was settled by the New England colony from the
Connecticut shore in the spring of le4o and derives
were natives OF England and, as majority, hailed
from southampton, In the land OF their birth, they
thereof by christening this, the settlement Of the
land Of their adoption, southampton The place
was at that PERIOD and for many years after, over
run by wolves and deer. 80 numerous and annoy
ing were the wolves that thirty shings was at one
period paid by the "towne" for the head OF o wolf
Long Island. There are two old burying grounds
here, which contain the ashes OF the intrepid
Englisbmen who founded southampton and solid
days entertainment Is afforded such would feed
the mind with speculations on the dim past In de-
ciphering the quaint Inscriptions, many OF which
are illegible on the tompstoncs OF these rustic
resting places, where the fathers of Southampton
have for 200 years slumbered TO the requiem Of the
'sad sea WQyog.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
. REAL ESTATE NOTES.

Another successful suburban sale Is reported, this
time az Bayslde Long Island. Four hundred and
Gteen lots are stated TO have been disposed of for
an aggregate Of S4i576, being triie over S107 per
ot
The sale Of the property OF the staten Island
Railroad Company, including it's franchise real es
tate rolling stock aud erryboats, is announced to
come or next month
The absence OF so many OF The leading operators
IN the country during the heated term makes the
real estate market extremely duh Just now, but
anticipation IL lively among brokers of an active
market this fall.
The visit OF william II. Vanderbilt, son OF the
Commodore, to Europe, Is discussed In real estate
circles tour OF inspection OF the various methods
OF rapid transit In existence in the cities OF the
Old World, with view TO their adaptation 70 the
needs of this city, while the recent resignation OF
the superintendent of the Hlrlem Railroad and his
acceptance Of the post Of engineer and supernten-
dent OF the Vanderbilt rapid transit road IS re-
Carded M evidence that the latter enterprise IL to
be pushed rapidly forward to completion.
Speculation in real estate next full likely to be
largely directed to Boulevard property and the
lower part oI westchester county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20

The New Headquarters OF the Republican
National notwithstanding Promise
OF tho Pittsburg Soldiers Convention
ssOld Abe'' to Attend the Gathering OF
tho Clans.
Within the past few days the Republican Ma
tional Executive Committee have established
suit OF rooms at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and the
gentlemen on duty will doubtless soon be
Hooded with applications in person, az well
as by letter, for engagements to stump
the country for General Grant, There are three
rooms, Nos. l, Q and 8, all Of which are OF very
modest dimensions, and as yet offer nothing
unusually characteristic in their furniture. Per-
haps In week or so, however, all the avail
able corners will be crowded with heaps OF
campaign documents while the floor will be Uttered
with abundant cigar butts and torn kilograms, the
two most common distinguishing features oipolitica
committee rooms The rooms have pleasant out
look into the garden that fronts the hotel on its
Twenty-third street side and this will probably
commend 1t to the grand army OF bummers, who
find in such haunts the most cOngenial of loafng
grounds.
The principal business now going forward is that
connected with the Pittsburg Soldiers and Sailors
Convention, aud this has taken chiefly literary
shape. The Secretary, Mr.: L. E. Dudley each morn
his table, and for the remainder Of the day has his
hands full in sending the same courteous replies In
different verbal shapes to these promises
be TO thus cudgel ones brains to
cast the same ideas and sentiments In necessarily
changing moulds. But, no doubt, he finds on
abundant reward in the growing promise OF the
project There remains no doubt but that the Con
ycntlon will be an immense success and will at
tract the largest gathering OF 'war-worn veto
rans that we have had since the close
Of aSo, the Ssve that ether les
expected to attend is that world-renowned eagle,
"cld Abe" which accompanied Michigan reg
ment all through the war and occupied an honorcd
and conspicuous place upon the platform of the
PitCsburg Soldiers and Sailors Convention OF
1850. Every one who was present at that
he screamed and tapped his wings when the
boys in blue, stirred by the eloquence ofthe orators
broke out into loud hurrahs, and with what frantic
gee, to speak more particularly. he greeted the de-
mand Of General Butler that JEFF Davis should be
executed. 1t has not also been forgotten either
that the platform was none the cleaner for the pre-
sence OF the noble bird. With all his faults,
however, he will certainly be hailed with extraya.
giant applause when he appears at this latest
gathering of the clans II may interest his friends
to know further that he is now In extremely COM
Portable circumstances, and that the State OF which
he is an honored citizen has appropriated funds for
his support and appointed special keeper to at
tend to him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
SINGULAR PROCEEDINGS IN A UNITED
STATES COURT.


From the Cincinnati Enquirer July III
Some time In September, 1870, suits were brought
In the United States Court by Distinct Attorney
Bateman against the following named parties
living in the Third collection district OF Ohio for
alleged frauds committed In regard to the manu-
facture Of distilled spirits The United states vs.
David " Brown, for SgTS, 600; The Same ve. william
L. Dodsworth, for $4G0, 600; Same vs. Marmacuke
Dodsworth, for 100000; Same w. Alfred A.
Phillips for $663,0C0; Same vs. Albert G. Wright
for $4,000; Same va. Horace M. Wright and
Albert q. Wright, for $4,000. The aggregate
amount OF these claims is 1920, 600. At tie time
these suits were brought, the circumstance OBJ
tanned great publicity and attracted the attention
of the community; first, because OF the large
amounts involved, and again and chiefly because
OF the arrest Of General Ferdinand VaDGevser, an
cstlmabIe gentleman, competent officer, ard
patriotic CITIZEN who had served with distinction
during the war. However, as soon as the crcum.
stances OF his arrest came &c be known 81 Wash.
lngton the case against him was ordered 10 be dis
missed The Information upon which thege quits
were brought was furnished TO the government by
one Lamar, who suddenly abandoned the cases ana
disappeared after being s0updIy caDed by General
yandeveer, and since that time he has not been
beard Of These suits attracted O good deal OF In
terest at Washington at the time they were en-
tered upon the docket. Since that time, however,
no pr0gress seems to have been made. Recently
these suits have all been quietly dismissed, not one
OF them having been brought TO trial. The pJ0-
ceedinR IL an extraordinary one, to say the least.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
FATAL RESULT OF sKYLARKINa.


On Wednesday last Edward Dougherty, man
forty years OF age, and born in Ireland, died at SO
Crosby street, and DR.. Cook, one of the attending
physicians, gave q certificate, which, however, was
not accepted by the Board OF Health, and Coroner
Keenan, was notified to hold an inquest wooster
Beach NJ. d., made u post-mortem examination on
the body and found that Dr. Cooks certificate was
wrong, death having resulted from rupture OF one
OF the intestines, caused by violence.
Captain Clinchy, or the Fourteenth precinct, made
inquiries and learned that deceased, while sky
arkng In lager beer saloon, had fallen or been
thrown on chair. With whom deceased had been
wrestling dd not appear, but Captain Clinchy will
make an cndcayor TO find him and secure The at
tendance Of tie witnesses. 1t is believed that there
was intention the part OF Doughcrty's assail-
ant TO do him serious injury. The case will DO
further investigated some day next week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
THE COMPTROLLER AND THE PIPE MEN,

At the Comptr oilers Office yesterday there was
large body of "pipe men" outside the door. They
were accompanied by their foreman, Mr.. J. Nc
Cuskey, who applied to the Comptroller for the
immediate payment Of the six weeks pay due
to the men. The Comptroller In reply
stated that he was strongly under the
impression that the Department OF Public Works
was not authorized to employ the men by the day,
and that the work should be let on contract. This,
however, was no concern OF the men, and they
should not be compelled to suffer. He gave instruc-
tiOns therefore, to Mr.. Moor Falls the paymaster,
to pay the men, and up to late hour In the after
noon the men were being paid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
NEW YORK coLoRED MEN NOT FOR GREELEY


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD -
DEAR SIR-Havng seen letter In the HERALD
OF the 18th, from Edward B. Wright in which he
speaks in glowing tones OF Horace Greeley the can
ddae Of his choice and Of the debt OF gratitude the
colored people owe him, including himself, will
here state that Horace Greeley has done great
deal for the colored people, but like the COW that
gave good pail OF milk, he has kicked il over, and
is now the choice Of the party that would ensave
him and every c00red man in America If 1t was in
their power.
In the next place. Edward b. Wright s no repre-
sentative OF the coored people OF this city, much
less OF the country; and for the sake Of slight re-
Enumeration he denounces his own party and friend
Give the party he is trying to represent authority
and the nearest approach TO q scat In the Senate
for colOred man would be the position OF an over
seer on Southern plantation.
The idea OF q democratic banner suspended from
Tammany Hall with Horace Greeley's name upon IL
for President, by party which sought his life iD
July, 1888
For O colored man TO advocate him as his choice
for President shows plainly that his brain s as soft
as the man OF his choice, who would allow himself
to be led by his enemies for the sake of defea ting
the present administration Shame on him and ali
others OF the same stamp, whose names shall be en-
tered on the black list never TO be erased until they
shall see their error and humbly repent the wrong
step they have taken &c. =.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
ORGANIC DISEASE AND VIOLENCE.

DR.. Thompson. or Fast Twelfth street, sent q note
TO the Coroncrs' oce, in which he said that George
Weiggel, OF 40 avenue b. had been confined to
his bed since the 4th inst, with very little hope
OF Ills recovery. He has, says the Doctor, organic
disease OF the Kidneys and spinal anection; u IL
PAL lily brought by a blow he received on tie 4th
inst. on the back part Of the neck; he fcl' very
hard on the ground, and has never recovered rom
the effects OF the blow and fall Coroner Young
win take the aute-mortem statement OF Weiggei
should he deem IL necessary TO do so