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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

THE Missouri Democrat says there
are not half a dozen congressman, ex'
cept Garfield, Sam Cox and Jane:
Brooks in the house, and Sumner,
Patterson, Edmunds, Casserly and
Thurman In the senate, who could
write a decent editorial article;
whereas an editor who couldn't make
an average ongressiOnalspeec would
.bo hard to lind outside Of Arkansas q
Texas" We await in silence and
anxious expectation a speech from
from those two States,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

On examining the tables prepared
by Us OF the imports Of watches, it viii
be noticed that for the month Of De-
Ieember, 1870, the item Ofwatohes re-
eeived in New York amounted to
S4I6,5SS, and for the same month Of
last year (1s71), 1926, 697, showing a
decrease Of S119,S9f. OF course, il Is
too early 70 form nom this any rosi-
tive data, but 1t seems to point to the
taet that the productions OF our own
workshops I commencing to tell,
and we should not be surprised 70 see
the time when watches Of European
make will be entirely driven cur by
the skill and enterprise Of our Amefi-
can watch manufacturers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

THE speakers in the caucus Of
Democratic members of the Illinois
legislature concurred in the assertion
that all elements Of opposition to
Grant should be made available and
combined to insure his defeat. Ifthis
movement extends much further the
Missouri Democrat will find that the
word "possum," as applied to it,
has a Latin rather than American sig
nifcanee, and refers rather to t'abili-
ty" than to a-belly, and is rather real
than sham.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

FEDERAL JUDGE HILL, OF Missis'
sippi, has sentenced the marshal Of
his court, one E. A. Peyton, to the
penitentiary for six months Tor EN-
bezzlement. Peyton had been indict'
ed for perjury, but induced the United
States attorney to enter a mol. pros,
He was a rebel, and when he took the
oath Of a Federal marshal, perjured
himself. In fact, any Southern man
who serves the Radical party, as ii
exists in the South, is morally per-
Iured, and Northern gentlemen here
have not the slightest respect for the
knayes who sell honor and truth for
Office,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

THE pOstmaster-general requests
the people to s~uperscribe upon letters
the name Of the county as well as OF
the State and postofice to which let
tiers are directed. Write first the
name of the State, then Of the county,
then the postofice, and last, the name
of the person addressed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18
VALUE OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE;

The immense value Of the United
States Signal Service as a means OF
protection to life and property AZ sea,
Is everywhere conceded, but the re.
suits set fOrthin the report Of thechiei
Of that department for the past year
are so direct and convincing as to be
worth q moments study. It viii be
remembered that 1871 was a year
noted for storms and gales Of eXeep-
tionable suddenness and severity.
Notwithstanding this, the marine dis
asters-Owing to the efficiency Of the
signal service-were much rarer than
In 1870. The comparison for the
months Of November and December
OF the two years is ss iOllOWss
1910 - Nnv. and Ne Nnv-ann Dec.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18
TIE tariff adds fifty per cent. to

The tariff adds fifty per cent. to the
cost OF type in this country as com.
pared with that demanded for more
durable materials furnished by Scotch
and Canadian type founders. The
APPEAL has now to pay 5000 for 6
new dress and $1,000 for a double.
cylinder press, and One-third of the
whole sum goes into hands Of gov
eminent plunderers, or into the
pockets, 50 far as the type is involved,
OF these type-founders, who give us
not the slightest Quid pro quo.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

Horses in England have become an
scarce that the cavalry cannot find f6e
proper animals readily as in laws ~
old. Horse racing, says the mans0er
of the royal agricultural show. ss :
means of improving the breed. Is ouife
played out, while the late European
wal. the growing luxury of the
artificial manners and drill sowing are
ali antagonistic to the supply OF horses,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

1t Will be noticed that the difference
of results is confined almost entirely
to the classes ~ofdisasters against which
the Signal Bureau offers protection.
For instance, the number OF cspsiZsd
vessels, which are generally due to
detective construction or bad seaman
ship, was the same each year. The
losses By leakage, by FIRE, ard BY co..
HsiOns, were almost as many in 1871
az in 1870. The great gain Wss in the
number Of ships driven ashore and
wrecked: casualties which occur only
during storms, which the signal Off
GERS 7 able to foretel and give warn
ing OF. If these were the results during
the first year Of the signal service, 10 is
natural and safe 10 predicts stih more
satisfactory showing for the coming
season, when the system viii Be in
complete and thorough working or-
der along the great lakes aud the sra.
board, during the entire year.-QsJg-
land Leader. .f-t
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

Weread IN the Paris correspondence
OF the London Daily News; "A. Place,
the French consul at New York, and
brother of the bishop OF Marseilies,
has been sentenced by the eOuEt Of
correctional appeals to two years. i'm.
prisOnment and a fine of two thousand
francs for peeulstiOn In the matter Of
contracts for arms c0nhded to him
during the war. It VIII be remem-
bered that he was acquitted by the
tribunal Of first Instance. The obser.
vations Of the court OF appeal uDon
his conduct are very severe.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

The Hartford Post tells this story:
As the 4:S0 train from New York
reached Stamford, Saturday, an an
tinque locking dame thrust her head
out o fthe window opposite the refresh
me1t room door, and briefly shouted
"SOnnyr0 A bright looking boy came
up to the window. "Little boy" she
said, "have yOu a mOthsr?" ayes,
ma'am.o "D0 you love hsr?' ayes,
ma'am. "DO y0u 90 10 seh88l27'
"Yes, ma'amp sand are you faith
.ful to your studiesT' "Yes, ms'sm.D
"Do you say your prayers every
nightY' "Yes, ma'am." HCan 1
trust you 70 do an erraHd for me?''
sYes, ma'am." "I think lean, too
said the LADY, looking steadily down
on his manly face. "Here IS i've
cents to get me an apple. Rsmem-
Der, God ices you
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

A lady school teacher in Omabs,
having an inordinate dread Of the
smallpox, sent home a little girl be-
cause she said her mother was sick
and had marks on her face. The next
day the girl presented herself at the
5ehoolhOuse, with her finger IA her
mouth and her little bonnet swfusing
by the strings, and said to the teacher:
miss - we've got a leetle baby at
our house, but mother told me 20 tell
you that u isn't cdtebHi.n The teach
or said she was very glad, and told
her pupil to take her ssst.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

There IS an account in q san Fran
cisco exchange Of safe which al In
geniOus mechanic constructed, and
declared to be absolutely burglar
proof To convince the iaeredaiOus
OF this fact ne placed a one thousand
dollar bill in his pocket, had himself
locked in the safe with en- ampIesup-
ply Of provisions, and declared he
would give the money to the man
who unfasteDed the door. All the
black5miths and burglars and car
pentefs In the State have been busy
FOR a week boring and blasting and
beating the safe, and the man is there
yet. He has whispered through the
keyhole- that he will make tie re-
ward ten thousand dollars II some
body will only let him out. Fears are
entertained that the whole concern
viii have to be melted down il q
blast furnace before he is released, and
is proposed to pass in through the
keyhOle a hre-proOf jacket to protect
the inventor while the iron is melting.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

A correspondent writing from Salt
Lake to the New York World of the
30th ultimo, states that Grant has been
intriguing with Brigham Young for
the electoral vote of the proposed new
State OF Utah. Inreturn for that sup.
port the President will secure the
quashing Of the indictments, and IL q
removal Of the present officials,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

Lady Don's theatrical wardrobe was
sold at auction at Nottingham, st the
instance OF a yigilant creditor, on the
I'd OF December. It fetched $3.50.
Among its contents were upward Of
two hundred silk and satin dresses, Of
all eolors. A trunk full of wigs was
sold for IS. One Of the articles was
the skin oil goat, made to fit on the
human body, which was considered
to be worth g. The sale lasted seven
hours. Lady Don herself bought
several lots.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

A rather funny Taa9 pas occurred st
a wedding In Springfield q few nights
since, The minister was unacquaint-
cd with the parties about to commit
matrimony, and commenced to marry
the groomsman and the bridesmaid.
As the ceremony progressed the for
mer began to be apprehensiye "a to
the consequence, and finally mastered
IN courage enough to inform the eler.
gvman Of his error before he had
taken the fatal step. The couple who
had come to be married accordingly
received his atteRtionsin proper form,
greatly to the relief OF the couple who
hadn't The enhancement Of all
parties gradually gave way to q full
enjoyment Of the ludicrOusness Of the
MISUNDERSTANDING RpEaB
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

AcorEMPoRARY remarks that "the
Democratic party has outlived It's
usefulness" Then Grant is President
for lie.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

Colonel Poe, of Warsaw, Indiana,
has ID his possession the butt-ead Of
the gun with which his father, Adam
Poe. expedited the passage OF tbs In
dian chief Big Foot to the n. H. 6,
q bis Atbers,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18
The CELTIC LANGUAGE.

KEYS OIL.
The Irish is now the oldest Ian.
guage spoken in Europe. 1t is dying
out. But though the forms pass away,
the rich treasures it contains will re-
main for ages to come. RemarkiDg
on this phase the London Atheneum,
a literary organ of high p~retensiOns,
observes: 'tThe extinction of the
Celtic language, which, we believe, is
q good deal further OF than is general
ly supposed, will by no means put an
end to the Celtic studies. A consid-
cradle literature will remain. OfOOr-
nish, only two plays are extant, but
Wales and Brittany have produced a
good deal since the invention of print
ing, in addition to their MSS. stories.
1t is in the Gaelic language, however,
and mostly in Ireland that the main
riches of Celtic lit nature are accumu-
lated. Law, history, poetry and ro-
nance are preserved IN abundance on
closely covered vellHm. sa
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

Ristorf acted, not long since, in
Berlin, as Afedea, Nary GsGf5 and
PtG d5 1oIOHei, and ELECTED warm
commentator from the press OF that
city,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

One of the st. Louis rolling-mills
has given to Alexis the neatest pres
emit he has received, and, more to the
point, q valuable evidence OF what
protection is doing for America. It
Is a beautiful box of rosewood, lined
with velvet, and containing thirteen
specimens OF highly polished iron,
manufactured from Iron mountain
ore. One specimen is a book magnif-
ieentIy bound in Turkey morocco.
only one inch in thickness, yet hold,
four hundred sheets Of iron, thin
as tissue and smooth as writing paper.
but exceedingly tough and strong.
Can Europe beat it? -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18

The New York Commercial Adver-
tisea asks: "Is there another woman
in the world so faithful to the memo.
~ of her departed spouse as Lady
Franklin? She has spent thousands
of pounds in vain efforts to recover
the bones of the illustrious navigator;
she has been as true as the needle to
the pole, although that pole was her
husbands worst enemy, and now she
wants somebody to accept ten thou.
sand dollars and bring her in return
the records OF the expedition in which
Sir John lost his life. Verify, II dis
embodied spirits Al be conscious of
what transpires on this 'shosl and
bank of time must not Sir Johns
contemplation Of the devotion Of such
a wife adda new charm to the plea.
sures Of Paradise?"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-02-18
For the Sunday Appeal
ny FIRST LOVE.

Twas on an early day o fJune,
The hedges were In flower, ~
The redbud by the bonnie brook
Grew redder every hour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04

The radical republicans seem quite
uneasy at the formidable array of the
iberaiists They imagined in the be-
ginning that it was only tempest in a
tea pot, but they are beginning to real
ize that liberal republicanism is power
in the land, and that in the coming con-
test Ulysses will need more Mentors
than he can reckon, to insure him sue
cess.
The weather is not yet warm enough
for his removal to Long Branch, assev-
eral weeks will elapSe ere he vacates the
White House and deserts Washington
for half a year. Well, the cares of
State weigh heavily on him. He is be
ing constantly haraSsed and interrupted
in the enjoyment of a quiet smoke by
office seekers, Office holders and politi-
cal sycophantS, and only last week on
the darkeyS emancipation day he was
wearied by standing fifteen minutes on
the portico of his mansion with his head
uncovered while his colored brethren,
friends and fellow citizens, passed in
review before him, and footed the very
inappropriate air, "Hail to the Chief.
Surely the great have many response
bilitieS Thine,
BRICKS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04
How We Used to be ph,stcked.

Who docs not remember the time when
spring purgatIon was considered indispensable
TO summer health: No matter WY faces, the
inevitable salts aud SIENNA, ThUhaTb, or Gallo
mel and ialap, must be administered. These
".prng medicines the youngsterc wer told,
were 10 keep them had aud hearty during the
summer. We all know nO% that TINS was
CGlacy; that new Nigor. not depletion, IS what
i required at the commencement OF The sum
mer sul>tice. As a preparation iot the ener-
writing objects of oppressive summer weather,
course Of UostelteriS Stomach BIuers IS high
" expedient. This famous vegetrbIa Prcpara-
ton has three prominent aropcItlc>: IT rem
oyaies, purifcs, and regulates exclusively OF
pure vegetable productions VIZ: the essential
principle Of Monongahela Rye, aud the most
efIicncious tonic aud Alternative roots, baIk',
and gums known to medical bOtanlst'. Hence,
il is an absolutely safe medicine, aud no tine
ture Of the PharmacOrGa can compare win
it either in purity, or IN the variety of It's OBJ
iects, ard its comprehensive results. Happily
Tor mankind the theory that II was necessary
TO poostratc a patient in order to cure him,
i. forever exp oded, and the auue philosoPa-
zeal doctrine that v,gor is one great antago-
mist Of disease, has taken its place. Hostel
ter's Bitters is an iuyigorant, and henc II IS the
proper medicine for the feeble at this most
trying season of the year.
Be sure that you obtain the genuine article,
as there are innumerab vile limitations IN the
mraket Look to the ornamental stamp, the
engraved label and the name blown INTO the
glass. IIosteter's Stomach BllterS Is sold IN
bottles only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04

Of George and Liberty streets, ust in
rear of the Court House. These gentle
men advertise in the Register and are
subscribers to your excellent paper.
They have quadruple the space they
had on Main Street, and tell me their
business does not abate in the least by
their removal. Their rooms are large
and commoding and well stored with
every article in their line of trade. They
also carry on the timing business with
experienced workmen. The enterprise
these gentlemen exhibited and their ac-
comnodating spirit commend them to
the patronage of a generous public. 1t
will be a convenient place this summer
to stop and get cool draught of ma
lures refreshing beverage untainted by
the fire water. Mr.. Duke informed
me that he had water cooler on large
scale nothing less than 4 mammoth
cisterr, into which during the winter
he had several loads Of pure ice and
snow cmptied, which gives the water
an arctic temperature, which will con
tinue so during the heated term. y
capital idea and Mr. ID. invites all of his
friends to patronize his cold water toun
tain. 1t will cool and refresh and not
unduly excite So says
TIMOTHY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04
To COlSumptiVeS.

rNHE ADVERTISE, having teen permanently Gu
L red of that dread disease, Consumption, 10y
a Simple remedy. is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means Of cure. To all
who desire II, he will send copy Of the pre-
sc;ipton u.ed. free of charge, with The dlrec
tons for preparing and using The same, which
they Will find sure Cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing tie prescription will p'e'se
address. REV. EDWARD a WILSON,
254 South Thirl Street,
Ocl7ly WllIiamsburgh, y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04

ENGLISH NIsIroRs.-We were pleased
to see, few days ago, number of in
telligent English gentlemen, in our city,
who had crossed the waters, to make
their homes in Virginia. They came
here, in company with, and at the in
stance. of Mr.. w. Easton, of GordonS
Vile, and who is also superintendent of
the Stanton Live Stock market. In
company with Col. VI. g. Harman, the
party went down the Valley as far as
Harisonburg, and expreesedthemselves
as highly delighted with the picturesque
and inviting appearance of the country
through which they passed. These gen
tlemen propose to purchase $4,000 acres
Of land in Virginia, if they can find 1t
in body to suit them. They are edu-
Gated, and have means, and by the in
PRODUCTION of the English system of
farming, would be valuable accesSions to
any community where they may locate,
Mr.. EaSton has been very active in
his efforts to communicate with his peo-
pie in the old country, through the
journals of that country. The result
has been exceedingly fattering, as over
fifty families have purchased and settled
in vicinity of Gordonsville, and large
number more expected to land in this
State shortly. We hope his friends and
himself, will be so well pleased in the
Valley, as to be induced to make their
future homes among U.s. Haunton Tat
iey Inginian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04
For The Register.
LEErowN, JEFF. Co., w. Va,
April %. 1872.

The Court recently in session at kear-
neysville, Judge Thomas II. largest,
presiding, closed its session on Satur-
day last. Evidence was taken in some
thirty cases, of war claims against the
United States, involving $4,000 to
$4,000. 1t is likely that another ses
sion Of the Court will be held at Kear-
neysv;lle, during the month of June,
The gentlemen composing the Court
made many friends during their brief
stay, and their manner Of conducting
their business is very generally COM
mended, by all who have had business
before the Court Col CT. w. L. Black,
of Frederick, Md.,prosecuted the claims
before the Court.
The busy season, the warm days, and
short nights, does not appear to have
dampened the ardor of the members OF
the Leetown Lyceum. They have dis
cussed three questions since the date OF
my last letter, and | suppose have de-
cided all three in satisfactory manner.
April 18th, ''Resolved, That the whites
acted iustifaby in driving the Indians
from their lands, came mp for discus
sion, and the affirmative wasmaintalncd
by Jas. II. Nicely, Lewis G. Lucas, Is
aac Thompson and G. ID. Johnson.
The negative was defended by ii. ).
Nicely, DR.. Thos II. Buck, VI. Melon
aid, and b. f. Johnson. Decided In
favor of the negative.
The next question discussed came up
on the 10Th instant, viz "Was Queen
Elizabeth of England, justified in be
heading Mary, Queen of Scots 2 and
was debated in the affirmative by L. {.
Lucas and II. S. Nicely, negative by
Thos. II. Buck and James r. Nicely
Decided in the negative.
Last Friday evening the Lyceum
took up the question 'Resolved, That
a Republican is more stable than a
Monarchial form Of government. De
bated aflirmatively by Isaac Thompson
and II. 5. Nicely. Negatively by DR.
Thos. II. Buck and Marsh Mcdonald
In general debate DR. Rodgers spoke in
the affirmative. The question was deci,
ded in the negative.
Two or three accidents have occurred
since my last. George w. Feltner, OF
"Wageleyville, in company with two
or three others, were engaged in fishing
in the Opcquon, few evenings since,
and Mr.. F. made a misstep, which pre-,
cipitated him into deep water lie was
drawn out BY Mr. John Blue. We un,
derstand that the escape was very
narrow one.
Mr.. John Lock, in the employ Of Mr..
Thos. Hite, was very badly injured a
few days ago, by being kicked by a
horse. He was engaged in some duties
about the stable, when the horse admin
istered an application Of his foot to Mr..
LIS face, extracting four teeth, and 9th
erwise damaging his features. AT last
accounts he was improving.
Most of the farmers in this vicinity
are busily engaged in planting corn. a
full average breadth of this important
staple will beplanted thisspring. Wheat
with few exceptions, looks well in this
part of the country Rain is very much
needed streams are low, and a good
MANY wells have failed. We were IA
vored with a light shower on Saturday
night, which enlivcned vegetation lit
tie. Yours truly,
TEMPT AR
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04
ERRORSOF YOUTH.

4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
n from Nervous Debility, Prpmatur Decay,
and NIL the effects of youthful indi>cre!lon will
for the sake Of suffering human iIy, send free to
a who need it, the recipe aud direction ior ma
king the simple remedy by which he was cur
cd. Sufferers wishing 10 proftby the adyerII-
sers experience can 10 SO by al ressng in
perfect confidence, JOHN Is. OGDkN,
No. az Cedar Street, New York.
Mach Q, 1872. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-05-04

THE LEEsBrKG PoSoNING CASE
The Prisoner in her CcH-From the
Leesburg Mirror of last week we copy
the foliowing
The prisoner is comfortably quarter
ed in her cell on the first floor Of the
jaiI--and appears to be perfectly resign
ed to her imprisonment. Her apart
ment is we'll furnished with her own
furniture, while few pictures hung
upon the rough walls, and two or three
flowers growing in the window, serve
to relieve the room ofmuch Gifts gloom,
and lend to it an air OF comparative
comfort The prisonerseemS cheerful
converSes with calmness and apparent
composure-speaks warmly of the treat
ment she receives at the hands of those
who have her in charge, and says, now
that she is in jail, she has NO DESIRE TO
BE BAILED. That ifreleased upon bail,
and in her own house, she would have
no disposition to go out, and does not
therefore, feel that she is any more a
prisoner where she is; besides in her
present quarters, she is quiet, and reliev-
ed from hearing much that would prob
ably be disagreeablc, were she else
where.