Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-12-10
TyTBE C0MMIrTEE ROOMS.

WAsHrsGrox, December 9.-Representative
Potter Was before the committee on ways and
means advocating g bin he introduced yes
terday 70 establish a bonded warehouse for
storing and cleansing rice intended for ex-
pOrtation. Rice IS nov cleansed IN England
ME senate committee on finance and the
lhouse committee ON banking and currency
each had a meeting this morning, but their
sessions were devoted 10 preliminary inter
.change OF general views on fhe part OF the
various mem oenS-
AT THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
The Republican senators held a caucus after
ne adjourned OF the senate, continuing an
hear aud halL After general interchange
Of views, senator Carpenter was designated
FOR president pro tenlp0re Of the senate, but no
ballot was taken. senator Carpenter did not
attend the caucus. but Iemained at his seat
in the senate. After his selection, two Of his
friends severaily came TO him, aud informed
him OF the result, whereupOn he put on his
NAT and coal. and left the chamber.
.VHE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
on THE LOUISVILLE AND PORTLAND
CANAL.
WAsHrEGroS. December g.-Tbe secretary
Of the treasury sent 70 the senate his reply 10
a former resolution OF that body cOncerni ng
the Louisville and Portland canal. As the
case now stands the board OF directors are
authorized by the legislature OF Kentucky
and stand ready 20 uansfer The work and a J
- rights titles, franchises, etc 70 the United
-iates upon the payment by the latter Of about
ORE million and a quarter OF dollars iOr the
boh1s. stocks and current debts. The Secre-
tary o. the treasury, under the legislation Oi
congress, Is authorized 10 receive The transfer
md make the payments, but that officer
having certain discretion allowed him
On respect 70 both time and
mani er OF carrying out the provisions Of the
layv hesitates 10 act, in view of the large sum
~ money Necessary and while 50 hesi tating,
receives Information of certain suits al law,
Instituted b. clalmant heirs Of the devisOrs
,-hlcb involve the title 20 any lands through
yghich the canal runs.
CAUCUS OF DEMOCRATIC SENATORS.
EAsHrxGroS, December a.-The Democrat.
&c senators held caucus this afternoon, aid
resolved 10 support Allen q. Thurman loI
president OF the senate pro tenn
MISCELLANEOUS.
te1e~rau, from san Francisco informs the
=. s.-refafv of ne navy that the Kearsage went
frf.S commission at Mare Island, yes .ertlay
01Itstanding legal tenders, s5lOi 4Si4la.
1-h.a laud-Oili ee al Litchfieid, Minnesota, Ia,
been removed 20 Lac Qul fafle, 70 " ma sti.es
ua atlonal convention OF colored ellizen'
.,sserls al ed in the hall OF the house OF oele-
lsgafeS to-day. Between two and tnlee nun
,57sl Delegates were present. The cali tOi tut
Convention asks Of congress q eiVil-rlghi'
Secretary Bellllnsp viii be married 70 Mrs
N Bowen. Of Cincinnati, a. harrodsoufsi 3
EentuclCy, on Thursday, the eleventh instant
No GARNET MEETING.
The cabinet to-day was not IN session more
ilaT an hour. All the members were prese9l
except the secretary OF war No new features
,,-er.i presented concerning The relations with
srain To-night il l. said on authority that
eVervfhing l. believed 20 be ia ialf way oi a1e
.,ou9f1siShIIient. IL is said Governor Burbank
bsfs cent in his resignation - eNecuuNe o. ua'
kotah The friends OF General Sickies say
maj he Will on his return % Washington for
smgIly tender his resignation as minister 4
Madrid.