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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01
ESTABLISHED 1910.

THE Athens (Tenn.) Post says that
Andrew johnson will be a candidate
for Congress in the First District. The
ex-President would restore the fame
of Tennessee congressman the sheen
1t lost SIZE "Jerusalem" and other
"travelersD Of the sort found their
way through lousy loyal leagues to
Washington.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01
RAILROAD Progress.

Poor's Railroad Manual for 1871 gives
the number of miles of railroad in opera
ton in the United States on the 1st of jan
uary last at co 382, whereof G, ,98S were
constructed in 1871. This Is 738 more than
were constructed in the yesr preceding,
and far exceeds the entire length of all the
railroads built by our people mp to the
close of 184S, when 5,S96 miles had been
constructed since the first one in 1S27-30
The additional miles Of railway construct
ed in 1871 Were located as folloWs:
New England ...... $50 Northern Central 992
Middle States ...... $50 Southern Central. l76
South'n n Atlantic ~ North western..... lI5
Pacific States s-.. l70 Territories............ 229
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LAW REPORT.

First Cfreust COurt-HetskeIl. IEdge.
On Friday last Orville Yerger, Esq /,
presented to the court with appropriate
remarks, its resolutions adopted at re-
cent meeting expressive Of the sentiments
OF the bar respecting the Hon. John Bull
lock, deceased, which were ordered to be
spread upon the minutes,
Mondays calendar contains the follow
ing cases: 1868 Donegsn vs. Jordan; 1798
Manhattan Bank VS. Larkin; 1916 Luoss
VS. Dsvis; 1856 QuiRley VS. Psres; 1857
Schmidt VS. Dooley; 1858 Turney We Quack-
enbush; 1862 White 81 Co vs. Toof, Phillips
q Co; 1858 Walker Bros & Co VS. Stephen
son; 1854 City of Memphis VS. Burns; 1868
City of Memphis vs. Smoot; 1869 City Of
Memphis We Curtin; 1872 Chspsky vs
Armstrong; 1875 Walker & Co VS. Ober-
mler; 1873 Hezly VS. Hicks; 1879 Dousssint
VS. Habersr; 1881 Moler vs. Slater; 1882 Of
fult VS. Taylor; 1888 Rash vs. Butts; 1884
Swami VS. Peterson; 1885 Sattalmsnchis
vs. Kaufman; 1892 Wellmsn vs Oliver Fin
ME q Co; 1883 Smith VS. Wright ct al; 1889
Pettis q Leath VS. Cohen d Co; 1891 Fell
lows VS. Cook q Norton,
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NEW oRLEANa.

City Flooded by breaking Of the ReEer-
yOIF--Observance of ERsteF.
NEW ORLEANS, March 31.-This
evening the whole of st. Thomas
street in front OF the city waterworks
reservoir. gave way suddenly releas-
ing a bulk Of water covering half a
square twelve feet deep, doing much
damage. Loss estimated at $50, 900.
The lower floors of many houses in
the vicinity were almost instantly
flooded, causing great alarm among
the occupants. The centre walls Of
the reservoir remained firm 80 that
only half the supply Of water escaped.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01
MEXICO.

Hattie Imminent at Camarg0-Roeha's
Capture not COnnrmed.
MATAMoRAs, VIA. NEW ORLEANS,
March 3l.-News from Camargo 10 the
29th, reports Geneal Trevino at that
place, preparing in conjunction with
General Qdiroga TO move on this city
with two thousand men and six
pieces Of artillery. General Oortina.
after his defeat at Barqueria, being
unable to reach Reynesa, attempted
to Join the government troops in the
Interior; with what success Is un-
known. The rumor OF the capture OF
Gen. Rocha by the revoiutionists,
near Zacatceas, Is still without eOnhr-
nation.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01
THE WEATHER.

ProEnOstcs for the Next THsnty-FsuE
Hours.
WARRINGTON, March 31.-The low
barometer over Lake Ontario will
move eastwardly down st. Lawrence
Valley. Rising barometer, northwes-
terly winds and clear weather will
prevail very generally, by Monday
morning, from the lakes to the gulf,
on the south and middle Atlantic
coasts, and extend over NeWEnglsnd.
Brick northwesterly winds VIII ex.
tend during the night fryn the lower
lakes 10 the middle and east Atlantic
coasfg.
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OUR NINE DISTRICTS.
The Political Complexion Of the Tennessee
Congressional Districts.

From the Nashville Union and American I
The following table will show the
political complexion Of the new con-
gressional districts by the bill which
has just passed both Houses of the
LeQislature:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01

HAVING been appointed and qualified as
IA Administrator on the estate OF William
L, Miller, deceased, by the Probate Court OF
shelby county. Tennessee, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against
ssid estate to rTesent them, properly authen.
tioRted, to me, at Mrs PattersoaB, RoEell
Ssstion, on the n. and u. r, R., or to Rees B.
sdmondecn, at his cfice, at Is Union street,
Memphis. All persons indebted to the estate
Will please call upon me and make settles
ment OF the sams. March 81, 1e7l
nh2I mo THOMAS o. MIt,I.ER. Admir-.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01

The Commissioners Of Immigration
for the Division Of the State Of Ten
nessee, held a meeting In the Reed
House, Chattanooga, on the 2lst.
Mr.. DOnohO, Oi Memphis, was made
chairman Of the bureau, and Mr. John
Moffatt, OF Nashville, secretary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01

Brokers Board. Ia there no influence
that can be exerted by the Chamber Of
Commerce which may assure the inser-
tion In the general appropriation bill OF
one hundred Thousand dollars for the
houna9
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01

ROME, March 3l.-The postal con-
vention between Russia and Italy
concluded negotiations with the Pc
nfnsuiar and Oriental Steamship Com
psny for the establishment OF line Of
steamers between Italy and Asia.
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THE xBIRD ANNUAL
SPRING RACE MEETING
OF THE
ChiCkasaw Jockey Club
wiz commence en-
MONDAY. APRIL 2s, 1872,
And Ooztfaue give Days.
Rrokrannnao.

= - - 1aaAA
FIRST :DAY--Monday, April 2a-sveep-
stakes Hurdle Race; two miles over 8 hurdles
3 fest 6 inches high; subscription $50, hf r.,
10 which the club viii add 800. The second
TO receive 500 out Of the stakes. MeiteI
weights. Seven subscribers.
SAME DAY-The Trial stakes, for three
year olds, mile heats; sub. $50, hG It the
THIRD RACE-HandicaD. daah OF q mile
and quarter, for all sges; subscription $40,
hL It, or only SlU II declared; the club 70 add
$500. Ten subscribers None declared.
SECOND DAY-Tussday, April s0.-Iockey
Club Purse, 5000, dash of = mile and hall, for
SANE DAY-Club Purse. s4OO; mile nests.
Tree for all.
Minor stake, mile and half. for three year
olds thst had not appeared In public prior to
the closing OF this stake; g sweepstakes OF
a25 each, p. .p., to which the club viii add 500.
SAME DAY-Jockey Club Purss, $500;
heats OF two miles. for all ages.
FOURTH DAY-Thursdsy, Nay 2-Free
Handicap, two miles and 1af. Weights Of
al horses on the grounds % be announced at
y m, and accepted or declared By pm. on
the Gay preceding the race. For club purse
SANE DAY-Jookey Club Purse, $500, mile
heats, best three in fVs; Tree for ali.
FIFTH DAY-FTiday, May S-Ths Ohicka.
saw Stake, q dash OF two miles, for three
year olds; sub. $50, P.p:i to which the club
Will add $500. Seven subscribers.
SAME DAY-Handicap 3seeplechaae, for
purse OF $500, Of which Sl00 to the second
horse. Entries to be made on tuesday, April
g.; weights to appear on Thursday, May 2.
Three or more TO start. About two miles and
q half over \ fair hunting course.
THIRD DRACE-Handicap for beaten horses,
mile heats. Horses bsaten Q allowed ID;
twice. "A ID; three timqs, 81 Entrance, $40;
money to go to secona horse, For purse Of
$3.50.
No entrance fee to purses. A walk over en-
titles horse to full amount Of purse.
". ID. JOHNSON, President.
c. EToNH, Secretary. mhs9
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The Dress Goods Department
AT B. LOWENSTEIN & BROS.

replete with the
offered the public of Memphis.
Fine Silk Grenadines all cOors Crepe Dene all coOri Silk
Popns all shad japanese Poplns all coO; Cloths;
exquisite designs Fine Ogand, White Piqu
Oored P Dap Bismarck suitngs variety
Of beautiful and attractive Goods.
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POISON.
Victim of an Overdose of Laudanum-A
Sad Story.

Sad BtOry.
BOSTON, March 81.-In a Boston
boarding house on Friday, the wife oi
Thomas Williams, mechanic, whom
she had labored to support and nurse
during long and incurable illness,
died in his presence from an overdose
of lsudanum, taken to quiet her nerves
and procure rest. The husband was
unable to render aid or call for assist
ance, and expired himself next day.
Mrs. Williams is said to have married
against the consent of her parents,
wealthy residente of Newport, who
cast her OF, but while both were dying
q letter came offering assistance too
long withheld. Both bodies were
taken to Newport for burial.
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FOREIGN.


BERLIN, March 31.-Prince Freder-
Ick William leaves Berlin tonight for
Baden, to visit Queen Victoria.
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second Chancerx COurt-seOtt, Chan

Court has adjourned until court In
course. April term begins tomorrow
morning. At the opening of court call
will be made of the entire hearing docket,
in order to determine Whist cases are ready
for hearing ct the present time. Such
causes as IL is not desired to be now heard
in order to enable attorneys to attend the
Supreme Court, and clerk and master to
make up his transcripts.
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Chamber Of Cammsrss and cotfsn
EVehanua

rENHE members OF the Chamber OF Ccm-
n merce are earnestly requested 70 atfnnd
MONDAY EVENING, April lgt, 70 reeeiVe
ard consider ths report on tho proposed
r A. PLNs0E, Frsaidsnt.
LnoE TRoUsnALzs seusiAEys mha
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App1st0n's New
AMERICAN CYCL0PEDIA.

The attention Of he eitiEsns Of Memphis Is
called to this inco11 parable Wcrk.
Direct orders 70 ". II. 1parkg, Eauera1
AGENT for the city OF Mem phls and tho states
Boyle Chapman. AempAsas nhI
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01

eensraI ". A. Quarles is spoken Of
:hy many Of hie friends as g strong
candidate ior Governor.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-04-01
The Suit Department
B. LOWENSTEIN s. BROTHERS

Includes all the Spring elegant totes
Real Psrismade costumes Lawn Baps Nansookre
tonne Paris MUSLIN Barge Organde
ported direct by thus enabling
lower prices than any other n trade.
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THE PARASOL DEPARTMENT
ATB. LOWENsTEIN BROS

Contains immense variety Ladies' Parasos
Parasoees and Sun Umbrellas stylehPlain Tourists
ufHed Tourists Rufaed and Fged Tourists Rud
Sash Trimmed Tourists besides endless variety
full designs In Silk, 6ain and Gros Grain
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KEw ADvERTIsEMEMTs.
MISSOURI STATE LOTTERY.


MORNING CHASING. 1853.
55, 10, 20, &c. 1, 20, 66, 81, Ss, ~, As, 2, 6a.
EVENING OLAss-No. lBG,
g. 50, 80, IA, 2, 81, "a, 1e. 6s, 28, 80, /, 4S.
Lotteries drawn twfcs daily. Prizes nom
tle1 TO s59.e01, paid In monsy by ]. e.
FSAEUf, ag'k. s5H North Court st, Box ~,
Memphis, Tenn, P. o. MURRAY, HILLEH
q co.. EfsnzEsTs, st. Louis. No.
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
VOU are hereby ordered to attend q
i special conclsTe OF Cyrens Com ~
mandeTy No. 4. at Asylum, 3c4 Front/N
street, this (AONDAY) evening, April LIST, at
"a O'CLOCK 1or comforting the orders Of
the r. q.
Visiting Knights courteousIy invited.
By command GEO. AELLiERSH, z. O.
4. ]. BARCHrs, Recorder. sp1
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MASnNIc MnTIcE

UNHE stated Communication OF An q
4 gerona Lodge, No. l6S, will be heavy
this tMONDAYl evening, April lst, at/NSN
An =. MS fraternally Invited.
by order O. 81. CARROLL, ". n.
JOHN BEA1nsR, Secretary. Rp1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03
u u Ia II.
Approved May 8, 1872.
LGENERAL. NArURE-No. So. ]

An act to change the time for holding the
circuit and district courts ot the United
States for the western district of WiscOn-
sin, IS La Crosse.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
time of holding the circuit and district
courts Of the United States for the western
district Of Wisconsin, at La Crosse, be on
the third Tuesday of September of each
year, instead of the first Monday of De
Cpmbcr, as now provided by law; and that
the December term at La Crosse he, and
the same is hereby, abolished, and that
all TecOgniZanCeE. indictments, writs,
process and other proceedings, civil
and criminal, now pending in either
Of RRid courts may be entered, heard, and
tired at the time herein fixed Ter holding
Raid courts: provided, how ever, that term
of said cout may be held III December.
eighteen hundred and seventv-two, for the
purpose Of taking torftiures of Tecogniz-
auces and dispCsing If any aud all mat
ters pending in said court. civil or criminal,
necessary to be disposed of mt said term I"
prevent dscOntiruances or any loss of any
rights that may have accrued 20 any party
or tn the government IF the United States.
SEC. .. This act shall not interfere with
the term Of said courts appointed to be-
holden ar Madison, in said district nor with
the power now possessed hy the indgcR of
said courts to order special terms of the
same, rs now provided 10y law,
Approved May 9. 1872
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03
l[GENERAL NAruRE-No. Gnl

An act for the relief of purchasers Of lands
sold for direct taxes in the insurrectionarv
States.
Re it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, That no
owner. his heirs or assigns, of any land snId
for taxes under the provisions Of the act en-
titled IAN act for the collection of direct
taxes in the insurrectionary districts within
the United States, and for other purpose. +"
approved June seventh, eighteen hundred
and sixty TWO, and of the acts amendatory
thereof, shall be permitted to recover the
same In any action or proceeding against
the purchaser at suoh sale, his heirs or as
signs, without showing, in addition TO other
necessary facts, that all taxes, costs and
penalties due upon the said land at the time
Of the sale have been paid ny him or them,
or bringing into court and depVsiting with
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03
THE HOLBROOK CIVIL SUIT.
RiRhth District Court.

The two rules, one to get aside the appeal,
Ike other for ai1mODy, came up yesterday
before Judge Emerson, and were disposed
of after the following fashion: The appeal
had been granted Jennie Bronson from
Judgment Of divorce obtained by Mr. Hol-
brook, sundering the tie between the latter
and Jennie Bronson. In answer to the rule
20 dismiss this appeal, Mr.. Howard filed an
answer, to which several afdavits were at
tached, urging that the court was without
Jurisdiction, as the transcript for appeal
had already been filed in the Supreme Court.
The affidavits, by the ruling If the court,
being ez-parte, were stricken from the rec
ord, when Mr. Howard threw up his hands,
saying he had no more proof 70 Offer as the
court, in response to an intmatlon from
Mr. Howard that he would move 10 have
the afidavits reinstated, said he would not
reinstate them, whereupOn Judge Morgan,
counsel for Mr. Holbrook, said he had no
more evidence to offer. 1t was then agreed
70 submit the rule to dismiss, counsel to file
briefs by Monday.
The rule for alimOny to Jennie Bronson
being called, Mr.. Howard urged be could
not 90 on until the court had passed upon
the rule to set aside the appeal, but this
objection being Overruled, and the court
ordering the care to move on, not consent
ing 10 q continuance, the witnesses were
called. when Mr.. Howard said he would 90
on with the case If the court would consent
10 grant a continuance to hear the witnesses
item absent when their names were called.
On this point the court was decidedly nom
eommittal Mr.. Howard then asked for "a
commission to take testimony" to which
his honor answered there were witnesses
enough on hand to begin, and that when
the missing names were reached the subject
of Issuing the commission would come up.
Mr.. Howard could not allow the case to go
On unless a commission would issue TO take
the testimony of Mr.. Hart, but his honor
said he would listen to no conditions, the
case must 20 on. Mr.. Howard then asked,
IF the court will discontinue the case at
my request ~ To this the court answered
by ordering the clerk to enter up discon-
tinuaHce Of the same.
This put the envelope on the whole az
4, "a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03

shall be, under the direction and authority
of said commissioners, to investigate claims
pending before them, TO procure evidence,
to secure the attendance of witnesses on
behalf of the government, and to examine
the same, and to crOss-examine the wit
neesses produced by claimants, and to per
form such other duties as may be required
of them by said commissioners, who may
discharge them at any time. The said
agents shall be allowed their actual
and necessary travelling expenses the
expenses paid out in investigating claims,
procuring witnesses, and taking testimony,
and six dollars per day while employed
in the discharge of their duties of all
which, at the end of each month, they shall
make statement in detail, specifying the
amounts by them paid out, to whom paid,
when and where and for what purpose,
and the number of days employed in their
duties, and shall transmit the same, duly
certified, to the commissioners. But no
claim whore the amount exceeds ten thou
sand dollars shall be examined, decided,
and reported by the commissioners to Con-
gress, except the testimony on behalf Of
the claimant in such case shall have been
taken orally before the commissioners or
some one of them personally, or shall have
been taken previous to the third day OF
March, eighteen hundred and seventy-One,
to be used in the Court of Claims or before
some department of the government
SEC. 4. That the commissioners may en-
ploy.thTee additional clerks at a salary of
one thousand two hundred dollars per
year; and may employ, at the usual rates,
such assistance for the shorthand reporter
as may be necessary, from time to time, in
reporting, copying, and preparing for Con
gress the oral testimony taken in cases be-
fore the said commissioners.
SEC. 5. That all the expenses incurred
under the provisions of this act shall be al
lowed and paid in the same manner and
out of the same appropriation provided. for
in the act organizing the said commission
ers of claims, being an act entitled AN act
making appropriations for the support of
the army for the year ending June thirtieth,
eighteen hundred and seventy two, and for
other purposes" approved March third,
eighteen hundred and seVenty-une.
SEC. e That it shall be the duty of the
said commissioners OF claims to receive, ex-
anime and consider the justice and validity
of such claims as shall be brought before
them of those citizens who remained loyal
adherents to the'caus and government of
the United States during the war, for stores
or supplies taken or furnished during the
rebellion for the use of the navy. of the
United States, IN the same manner and
with the like effect as they are now required
by law to do in the case of stores or sup
plies taken or furnished for the use of the
army.
Approved May IL, 1872.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03

An act to authorize the commissioners Of
claims to appoint special commissioners
to take testimony, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States OF
America in Congress assembled, That the
commissioners of CLAIMS shall have author
ity to appoint special commissioners to take
testimony, to be used in cases pending be
fore them, who shall have authority to ad-
minister Oaths and atfiTmations, and to take
the dispositions of witnesses; provided, the
claimants shall pay the fees Of such special
commissioners for taking the depdsitiOns
Of witnesses called by them; but such fees
shall in no case exceed ten cents per folio
if the claim is less than one thousand dol
lars
SEC. ,. That any person who shall know
ingly and wilIfully swear falsely before the
said commissioners of claims, or either of
them, or before any special commissioner
appointed by virtue Of this act, in any
matter or claim pending before said com
missioners, shall be deemed guilty of per
jury, and, on conviction thereof, shall be
punished in the same manner prescribed by
law in cases of willful and corrupt perjury.
SEC. g. That the commissioners Of claims
may appoint and employ agents, but not
more than three at any time, whose duty it
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03
Approved May 9, 1872.
GENERAL NATURE-EO. g..
An act to perpetuate testimony in the
counts of the United States.

An act to perpetuate testimony in the
courts of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That here
after all dispositions taken de bene esse, to
be used in any civil cause depending in any
count in any district of the United States,
for the causes and before the officers men
toned in section thirty Of the "act to
establish the judicial courts of the United
States" approved September twenty-fOurth.
seventeen hundred and eighty nine, shall
be taken upon reasonable notice to be given
in writing by the party or his attorney
proposing to take such deposition, to the OPP
pOsite party or his attorney of record, which
notice shall state name of the witness and
the time and place of the taking of his
deposition and in all cases in rem, the per
son having the agency or possession of the
property at the time Of seizure shall be
deemed the adverse party, until a claim
shall have been put in ; and whenever, by
reason of the absence from the district and
want of an attorney of record or other rea-
son, the giving of the notice herein required
shall be impracticable, it shall be lawful to
take such dispositions as there shall De ur-
gent necessity for taking, upon such notice
as any Judge authorized TO hold courts in
such circuit or district shall think reason
able and direct. But this act shall not be
construed to affect the power of any such
court to cause testimony to be taken under
commission, according TO the course Of the
common law, to be used therein.
Approved May 9, 1872