Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-03-16

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JACKSON, March ia policeman
named Freeman (colored) reports that
he was shot at by a soldier, in South
Jackson, at two O'Clock this morning,
and returned the fire. Neither was hit.
A ripple of a sensation was caused
by the report of the committee
on the lunatic asylum, which re-
fleets greatly on the report of
the board or standing committee
on asylums for approving a contract for
repairs, and endorsing the contractors
work. A suit will probably be
brought against one of the contractors
for the recovery Of several thousand dol
lars. The committee has been inquiring
about number of maps furnished the
State superintendent of education by the
State engineer, and the amount paid
for the same. Sufficient proof has al
ready been established to show a eoliu-
sion between officers and an unnecessary
expense to theState of ten thousand dol
lars. The evidence will probably be
printed, and if the facts are as reported
the present superintendent Of education
had better pack his bagand travel. The
early hour at which the ambition candi-
dates for State offices for next term COM
menced to skirmish here put all on
their guard, and each point is closely
watched. The candidates are surround
ed by clouds OF skirmishers and piekets.
sound and UnsOund Minds OF Criminals.
New YORK, March 15.-Dr. William
a. Hammond reports as a result of his in
vestigation that Bleakely, the accused
murderer of his niece, is sane. As to
George Francis Train he thinks he is in
sane. Leahy, the accused wife-murder-
er, is thought to be perfectly sane.
The Florida Trouble.
SAVANNAH, GA, March ia dis
patch says that the disturbance at Lake
City, Florida, reported from there by
Colonel Whitley, originated with the
Reed faction of Republicans who failed
to secure Office from the Hart govern
ment. The mob threatened to kuklux
the present appOintes, and fired several
volleys into their residences. The
United States marshal, aided by militia,
arrested the ringleadeTs, who We're taken
to Jacksonville.
Escapade of Prisoners
AUBURN, y. ", March 15.-FOur
prisoners escaped from the county jail
last evening by knocking down the
taller while about to lock them up for
the night. They were Albert E. Perry,
ex-conviet, horse thief and burglar;
Charles StanhOpe, ex-coDvict and sneak
thief; Sylvester Prime (colored), burg
lar; and Abraham Benson. They were
awaiting the action of the grand jury.
The jailer was seriously injured.
An Ingenious RObber.
New YORK, March ia few days
since a person representing himself as
the agent of. a dry goods firm in Con-
necticut, hired rooms in the MOffatt
building, corner of Broadway and Worth
streets. It was discovered shortly after
his moving in that his furniture consist
ed of q most perfect set of burglars i'm
plements, such as ladders, saws, etc.
Before any suspicion was aroused, how
ever, it was found that the adjoining
premises had been robbed of a large
quantity of silks.
All About Foster.
New YORK, March 15.-When the
governors decision was first intimated
to Foster yesterday he manifested no
agitation, but remained silent. He
said, however, he dill not credit the
reports, as he had not then heard from
Mr.. Tying, to whom the governor had
written, and that st the same time the
governors notice to the sheriff was
informal. The official papers will be
received in the course OF the day. In
MANY quarters the news caused great
surprise, as it was thought the sentence
would be cOmmuted. The statement
that money was used to influence Mrs.
Putnam in writing her letter to the
governor is now denied by the person
with whom it was reported to have
originated.
The British Difficulty.
New YORK, March ia special
dispatch from London says that the
facts in reference to DisraelPs position
simply are, that he respectfully indi-
Gated TO the queen the difficulties he
would have to confront if he assumed
the offices, even if able to secure the aid
of supporters; and considering the par
liamentary position OF his opponents, he
therefore asked delay to consult his
friends.
Lord Derby arrived last night from
Paris, and had long consultation with
Disraeli. No decision was arrived at,
however, nor viii be until tomorrow
1t is possible that Disraeli viii refuse to
accept Tic OtilCC1 Jul II u AOt PAOCe-SA~'
If he accepts, he will probably finish uE
the business of the session by the end o.
June and then dissolve the house o.
commons.
The conservatives all over the eOun'
try are very confident as to the result o
| the elections.
Miscellaneous.
General Sherman was in New GOrl
yesterday.
Charles G.. Clark murdered his wife at
Philadelphia yesterday.
Postmaster Jones, of New York, has
rendered his resignation.
Senator Brownlow has left Washing
| ton for his home in East Tennessee.
Another wife-slayer will be hung OF
the twenty-first instant at Boston.
Commodore w. X. Lattimer, of tn
United States navy, died at Baltimor
yesterday morning.
DIR. l.. A. Grimes, a well-knOwn col
ored Baptist minister of Boston, die
there yesterday.
The Missouri legislature yesterda.
was in consultation of the latest case 0
alleged bribery of its members.
i The latest dispatches from LondOI
| last night indicate that Gladstonei
ministry will resume Office and g
through the programme of the session
of parliament, without a speedy dissolu
ton.