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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-02-19
ACCIDENTS.
Destructive Fire at ShrevepOrt-HaIf a
Million Dollars LOst-RailrOad
Accidents.
The Steamer John A. Gilmore DemOl.
ishes a Railroad Bridge, and is
Disabled.

SHREVEPORT, VIA NEW ORLEANS,
February iS.-A fire was discovered in
I. & 3. Jacobs building, at four O'Clock
this morning, and the store and con-
tents were totally destroyed. The loss
is about four hundred thousand dollars
insurance unknown. Also, Bacon's
three-story building adjoining, and sew
eral framed stores, were totally destroy
ed. The total loss is about half a mil
| lion.
New YORK, February 1S.-A private
| dispatch from HOnkers says that the
engine of the Yonkers special train be-
came detached near Hastings this morn
ing. The engineer was unable to stop
it, and the engine ran into the express
train ahead, completely demol-
| ishing the rear ears. When the
collision occurred, the engine of the
special train was going north, from which
the engineer and fireman had jumped
off, and caught the Poughkeepsie way
train north, at Hastings, plunging half
way through the rear coach, which con-
tanned one passenger, a breaksman and
assistant conductor. The passenger was
uninjured, but the breaksman and as
sistant conductor were both, probably,
fatally injured No passengers were
seriously injured and no one was killed.
CINCINNATI, February 1S.-Advices
from Clarksville, Tennessee, report the
steamer John 4. Gilmore, with two
barges in tow, while passing through
the railroad bridge over the Tennessee
river last night, struck the upper rest of
the pier of the draw, capsizing the
draw into the river. The two bridge
tenders saved themselves by dropping
through the draw into the outer pier.
They remained on the draw for some
time, but were finally rescued by the
life-boat from the steamer Silver Thorn.
As the river is very high the rescue was
effected with great peril. The Gilmore
was considerably damaged, and re-
quired constant pumping to keep her
afoat. The telegraph wires Of the Pa
cific and Atlantic. and Western Union
companies crossed the Tennessee river
on this bridge, and were all thrown
down.
PHILADELPHIA, February 1S.-The two
rear cars of the Pacific Express on the
Pennsylvania Central railroad were
detached this morning near Gaines's
Corner, and the engineer returning ran
into the train, damaging the cars con-
siderably. The baggage-master had
both legs crushed. John S. Floyd, a
passenger, leaped from n window, and
received injuries from which he died.
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tary; the Governor of the State err
o6iciO President of Board of Trustees.
The election of Professors to the chairs
OF Chemistry, Obstetrics, Medicine, Sur
gerry, Materla Medica, Physiology, An
atOmy, and a Demonstration of Anato-
my, viii take place on Thursday the
twentieth day Of March. Medical meh
outside of the State will have the same
chance before the Board as residents.
Can't Memphis spare US a good teacher
for our Medical College. The first ses-
sion will be opened in Little Rock, Ar
kansas, the first Wednesday in October,
and end the first day Of March. The
session viii open with one hundred stu
dents at least. Parties desiring to fill
Professorships in the College should
notify Trustees at once.
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rHE manner in which the value Of
offices, sought TO be vacated, has been
exaggerated, is shown by a paragraph
from the Ledger, which says:
The County Tax-Collector, MeLean's.
Office was estimated by outsiders to tie
worth nearly twenty thousand dollars
when the 0d roiOrUm tax was sixty
cents on the hundred dollars, but il has
been reduced TO forty cents, and the Of
flee has been cut in two, so that il is not
possibly worth eight thousand dollars
after paying clerks and deputies.
Most of our county officials would only
be too glad 20 get six thousand dollars
net guaranteed 10 them in lieu OF all
other income, and would gain by the
change more than the county would
save
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A PROGRESSIVE COUNTY.
A Vote of $500, 600 to the Cumberland
and Ohio Road, and $4,000 to
the Duck River Valley
Road.

Special TO the Appeal.
COLUMBIA, Tenn, February lS.-The
proposition for a county subscription Of
two hundred thousand dollars to the
Cumberland and Ohio railroad, and
one hundred and fifteen thousand dol
lars to the Duck River Valley railroad,
was carried by something over three
hundred votes majority. We have had
a hard fight for it, and very bad wealth
er, but have succeeded even beyond our
expectations.
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Ionn oEeKroN,s ELL.

There is more interest felt in the en-
actment Of wise laws making real es-
tate convertible, and enabling Lenders
on mortgages to exact absolute and spe-
cific compliance with contracts, than in
any one measure considered at Nash
vile. The law should provide for long
loans on real estate, so secured that the
lender can neither lose time nor money
when his debt natures, and then the
lender can always use such paper and
it becomes doubly useful. Such a law
will convert real estate into cotton
mills, and utilize il in every way.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, February 1S.-The steamers
City of London, Cuba and Prussian
have arrived.
The Brazilian agents here have taken
steps to suspend emigration TO Brazil
until the investigation into the alleged
sufferings of the emigrants is concluded.
An explosion occurred to-day in the
coal-mine at "Talks the HILL" Stafford
shire, while the men were at work. Be
tween thirty and forty miners are re-
ported killed. The fire which broke out
after the explosion was with difficulty
extinguished tonight. No bodies have
been recovered.
MADRID, February lS.-0n Thursday
will be published a proclamation of
amnesty TO the CaTlists now in insur-
rection in the northern provinces, if
they will, within two weeks, submit to
the authority of the insurgents. Should
they decline they viii be energetieally
pursued.
A decisive question of sending Repre-
sentatives to the South American Re-
public is under consideration.
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ADDITIONAL MARKET.

GALVESTON, February 1s.-COtton
is steady; good ordinary, l649l7c; re-
eeipts, 3049 bales; exports to the eOnti-
nent, $50 bales; eoastwise, 1887 bales
sales 2100 bales; stock, 20, 1858 bales.
MOBILE, February 1S.-Cotton quiet
and in moderate demand; middling,
1870; net receipts, 296 bales; exports
coastwise, 3777 bales; sales, 500 bales;
stock, 40, 755 bales.
CHARLESTON, February 1S.-COt-
ton quiet; ordinary, 1Sse; middling,
1890: net receipts, 147 bales; exports
eoastwise. 57s bales; sales, 500 bales;
stock, 1910 bales.
SAVANNAH, February 1s.-Cotton
quiet; middlings, 19ae; net receipts,
3417 bales; exports to the continent, 1908
bales; sales, G7l bales; stock, 6, ,s6l
bales,
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There has been considerable excite
ment for few days past in the musical
circles of Chicago, over the reported Sc
rious quarrel between MaretZek, leader
of the italian opera troupe which has
just concluded two weeks engagement
there, and Janette, the agent of Lucca.
The Tribune yesterday morning con-
tanned a report of an interview with
Maretzek, in which he charges Janette
with fomenting discord in the company,
and working against its interests ever
since its organization. a reporter of
the Chicago EUening Post attempted to
interview Janette Saturday evening, but
he declined saying anything about the
matter until he reached New York.
Both Maretzek and Janette left for New
York Saturday evening.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-02-19

one thousand four hundred and twenty
three of the Code, passed.
To amend an act to establish a Bureau
of Agriculture, passed December II,
1871, appropriating ten thousand dol
lars annually for its uses. Passed.
A bill to abolish the law court at
Humboldt Lost.
Mr. Elder advocated the passage OF
this bill very warmly. Mr.. Mcfarland
opposed il.
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The Chamber Of Commerce will be
convened next Monday afternoon. A
very general feeling obtains that there
is an inclandescent fire-coal on the ter
rapin's back, and that Memphis must
move or Memphis is undone.
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ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERY.

ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERY.
WASHINGTON, February 1S.-A new
planet was discovered last night, Feb
ruayy 18th, by DR.. Charles Peters, of
Clinton, New York, at ten hours, no
minutes, right ascension, and north
thirteen degrees, forty minutes. Des-
tination, in a rapid motion, north and of
the eleventh magnitude.
SUPERVISING INSPECTOR-GENER OF
STEANB0ATS.
The President sent the following
nomination to the Senate to-day: David
D. Smith, Supervising InspectOr-Gene-
raj of Steamboats,.
BOUTWELL,.
1t is ascertained definitely that there
is no foundation for the report that Sec
retary Boutwell, has rendered his resig-
nation.
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Stockholders Meeting.

OFFrcEoF PHGNTx Insurance COMPANY
OF MEMPHIs IESF., l2 " ADIsOS ST.
Memphis, February I, 1873.
MEETING Of the stockholders OF fnis
"A Company viii be held at the Company 5
ONCE, between the hours OF Il am. and Z D m,
on TUESDAY, the 18th inst, for the purpose
OF electing seven Directors, to serve for The
ensuing year.
BY order Of the President.
fel B. Z. WHITE. JR.. Secret ITy.
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1ErE are pseuared TO furnish ear
w cOan from fat boats st any poiLt cn me
A1ississi opi river, between Memphis enG eaW
Orleans, at csE Orleans prices l7aen a-l-f
ere,i a. r. lfURTDN o. CO.
No. 10 Magnolia Block corner Union AtI-
Front streets, Memphis, Tenn ier'
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FRAUDS AND ooRRUPrIoNs.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on CREDIT
MOBIIIER FRAUDS.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on CREDIT
MoBILIER FRAUDS.
WASHINGTON, February IS.-In the
House to-day, at half-past one o'clock,
Mr.. Poland presented the report from
the Committee on the Credit MobilieT
frauds, which the clerk proceeded to
read. All the implicated members were
in their seats, Mr.. Cox temporarily oc-
eupying the Speakers chair. The gal
leries were crowded. Intense excite
meut was manifested.
The reading of the report occupied an
hour and q quarter, after which Mr.. Po-
land said no action was desired until
after the report was printed and each
member concerned had an opportunity
to examine it, neither was it desired
that any day be named for the consider
alton of the report.
Mr.. Brooks said the report was partial
and unjust. 1t made no mention of the
legal proceedings by MeComb against
the Credit MSbilieT.
THE STOCK EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
The Committee on Ways and Means
resumed the investigation of the Stock
Exchange matter to-day. John f.
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Snow is reported twenty feet deep M
Little Cottonwood Mines, IN Utah.
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Homes for All.

1 SOciatiOn have opened their books for
subscription at the ONCE Of the Secretary (Of-
fice of the Southern Life Insurance COmpa-
ny). Shares, two hundred dollars; payments.
one dollar per month. Obtain copies Of con-
stitutiOn OF
H. HAINER, President, 342 Second street.
L. IlAGRILL, President so Second street
&. T. PATERSON, Secretary, cor. Main and
Madison.
+. WOODBRIDGE Treasurer, GayOsO Planning
Mill, Adams street.
Regular meeting, first Tuesday in each
month. tel8
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Derry, of the Law Committee of Ex-
change, gave testimony only eonfrma.
tory to that already published. II. w.
White, his associate, testified to the au-
thority given 10 Lockwood to employ
counsel at an expense of ten thousand
dollars, the intention being to employ
Judge Sherman, but finding Sherman
could accomplish nothing, Colgate was
employed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
The Perfect Horse,

How to keep him-how to breed him
how 10 train him-how 10 shoe him
how to drive him.
Jas. X. Osgood X Co, Boston, who
publish only taking books, have just
issued Rev. Mr. Murray's celebrated
book, with the above Inle. 1t has an
introduction by Rev. Henry Ward Beech.
err, and a treatise on agriculture auj the
horse" by Hon. Geo. b. Loring. ltcon.
tains the pedigree. record and full des
cription of the best trutling stock horses
in the United States, and full page
pictures. from lie. OF the following celc
bra,ed horses; Fearnaught, Live OAK,
Taggarl's AbdalIah. Thomas jefferson,
Fearnaughr, Rysdyk, Daniel Lambert,
Harvard. Fearuaugbt. Jr., Robert Bon
net. Manchester. Morgan Abdallah. Lola
and Foal, DR.. Loring's White Mare.
The press speak highly OF it, and all
interested in good horse, will find II
invaluable Price $500. by mail. or Al
Bookstores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT,
Our IiIiHae.

Hereafter the post office in this place
will not be open on Sundays, the Post
master General having issued instructions
that all post Offices shall be closed on
Sundays, excepting those receiving mails
on that day.
We visited the Academy school again
last week, and were highly pleased with
the ~ stem OF Instruction and the judicious
government The pupils are made not
only to understand what they read or
commit TO memory. but also 10 think for
themselves, and to express their ideas in
language. The main object of education
i not TO cram the mind with book
knowledge, or with facts and figures; but,
as the derivation Of the word signifies,
(cduco or eipccre.) Ito draw 70, IN" the
thoughts, to lead out and train the mental
faculties. or. as it is commonly EXPIRE :sed,
TO discipline the mind. This is what the
teachers in this school are endeavoring
to accomplish. They are not confined to
the text. books. but impart much valuable
instruction, by illustration and comment.
the lesson, and then are excused from the
recitation, rs some are in the habit OF
doing.
Ii those parents, who think OF taking
their children from the school when the
halt term has expired, will go in and see
for themselves what the pupils are doing
and how much they will lose by such 4
course. we venture TO say they will change
their intention. aud conclude that they
cannot afford to deprive them of the
excellent advantages now afforded ;
especially when they consider that the
last half Of the term is worth more than
the first; for the scholars are then under
way, and can learn more easily and
advance more rapidly than they could the
first pant of the term.
The meeting of the Adelphia, last
Friday evening was we'll attended, and
an increasing interest in the discussions
was manifested by those in the house.
This public meeting every Friday evening
is not only source from which benefit
may be derived by the scholars. but by
furnishing an interesting, free entertain
ment to the citizens, and offering those
who desire it, an opportunity for improve
ment in speaking before an audience, they
should receive the hearty support OF every
person, and should be considered as
belonging to each individual personally
The question for the next discussion is,
Resolved, that the works of Nature are
more pleasing to man than the works OF
Art" Short, we'll directed remarks from
persons in the house will add much to the
interest. and will DO highly appreciated
by the members Of the society as an indi
cation that they to be assisted in their
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
South Paris Items.

The Oxford Normal Institute is pros.
pering finely unde, the charge of il:
efficient Principal. Mt Marston. and com.
petent assistants. The school is consid.
cradle larger than at first. many scholars
having come in from the corn shop since
ia has suspended operations.
The Philomathean Society will here
after hold its meetings on Tuesday
evenings. These meetings are supported
with a good degree OF interest.
A society called the Clio Reading Club
has been organized for the purpose OF
beneliIing students in elocutiou, rhetoric
and the like. The exercises OF these
meetings will copsi-, ol declamations,
Dialogues, and select ro,ulings. These
societies. with the rhetorical exercises OF
the school, afford grand opportunity
Ion the Improvement OF pOetical taste.
The Village Corporation has been the
recipient OF u costly HeGse. which came
by rail from the West, as gift from some
unknown person. The stipulations were
that IL should be used free TO bury all the
residents within the limits OF the COR
poralion, but for the use OF others small
lee should be oxacted. to keep the car.
riage in repair. Whether the gift will
tend to build zap the place. or reduce the
population. is not known.
A company Of six have been bringing
water into the village from hill half a
mile of. They use lead pipe less than
an inch in diameter. and have supplied
several houses. As help is scarce. the
stockholders. lawyers, merchants and all,
turn up their sleeves and 20 into the
trenches and DO fatigue work" as some
OF them did in the army.
ONCK MORE.-0ur South Paris friends
have determined not "to gee Il zap 50. -
but to have at least one more Concert
this season, next Sunday. the 18th inst q.
al the usual place in their village. at 4
O'Clock. T. NJ. Young and old from this
and The neighbUriug towns are cordially
invited. Let every one bring all the old
Books. Be punctuAl at the hour, and
grand concert may be anticipated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
Ucst Paris .Stenm WI.

Yves, Paris Steam Mill wiz be dedicAt.
ed with Interesting and pleasing ceremo
MES, on Friday evening, Oct, 10Th, 1873
Exercises 20 cUn1ence at O'Clock. Z
VI Governor Perham and Col F. L
Shaw will deliver addresses on the occa,
sion. Supper will be served at 9 O'Clock
Weeks Quadriile Band will be present
aud furnish music Tor the occasion. Al.
ter supper those tha, wish can retire to
the large and spacious hall. on the second
floor. there to enjoy themselves with the
Bani As they please.
supper 80 cents. All are cordially in
viJed. Admission free TO all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
PRATT'S ASTRAL OIL.

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odorless. Always
uniform Illuminating qualities superior 90 gas.
Buns IN any lamp without danger OF exploding OF
taking Dire. Manufactured expressly 10 displace
i-r Use of volatile sud dangerous oils. lss safety
under every possible test, and 10. perfect burning
Qualities. are proved by - continued use in over
81 700 families.
Millions OF gallons have been sold and no acci-
urnt-drecuy or indirrctly-has ever occurred
from burning, storing or handling it.
Inc immense YEARLY loss 70 lie and property,
resulting rom the Use Of cheap and dangerous
OIL ln me Oihiei States, Is appalling.
lhe insurance Companies and Fire Commission
- throughout The country, recommend The Us
hAl s. tts best safeguard hen lamps are used.
send Tor Circular.
For sale at retail by he trade generally. and NJ
Shoiesaie 3y the proprietors, CHAs. PRATT a
", lUs Fulton Street, New York
auEl--.n-.m
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Centaur Liniment

There d. no pain which Crnisur LiuimenJ viii
no, relieve. no swc...-- % b, 90 not subduc. and uo
.Aueues, which 10 will not sure. This is strong
language but % is true. Where tie parts are not
gone 10. effects are marvellous. Il has Prodncea
l.ors suro- Of rheumatism, neuralgia, lock jaw
palsy. -Praiss, dwellings, czkrd breasts, sealds
burns, cal, rhcum, ear. ache, &c, upon the human
frame. suJ OF strains spawn, gills, Sc, upon
animals ia 0ns year, than have all other remidies
sizce the world began Il Is a counterirriisnt, an
slIhesl.ug pain reIevsr. CrippIes throw away
thsr erutche,, the lame walk, poisonous bites are
rendered harmless and the wounded are healed
without scar. d j. no humbug The recipe .
ysJl.ssi arouaJ each bottle. It IL selling as no
article ever before solt and il sells because u does
ju,, wh4, /; prelcuds 20 do. Those who now suffer
iron rheumatism. pain or swelling, deserve 60
.uIe. JC they Vii not use Ceutaur Liniment.-
More thau I0o5 certificates OF remarkable cures,
uelgdius frozen limbs, chronic rheumatism, g0T t
running tumors, &C, have been received. wewIl
.eud q circular containing certificate, the recipe,
Sc .I.,i-, 10 an one Fequestiu. il. one bottle
OF the yellow wrapper Centaur Liuiment j. worth
Que hundred dollars f,r spawned or sveeuied
horses and mules, or for scgcw-wOrm IN sheep.
stoek-owners-,hi- linimeuy i worth your suen
rOa. y family should bs without Centaur Lini-
meut 3 RosE \ Co. New York
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07

To break up Colds, Feyers, Iuaamma.
tory and Bilious Attacks, take lull cath
arlic dose of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pur-
gatiye Pellets when the attack first comes
on, and follow with two or three Pellets
each day until a perfect cure is effected.
They cure these cases by arousing all
the secrctionS, relieving distractions.
thus reducing the action oil the heart, re-
lieving the congested blood vessels, soft
ening The pulse. producing gentle perS-
piralion, and subduing the heat and
fever Twenty five cents vial, by all
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
Special Notices.
Thirty Years Experience OF an
old Nurse.

Mrs. NinsiOw's Soothing syrup l. the
prescription OF one OF The bee; Female Physi
clns and Nurses IN the United states and has been
used for thirty years with never failing safety and
success bv millions Of mothers and children. fro a.
the feeble infant OF one week old 20 the adult I,
cOrrects acdity Of the stomach relieves ind collie
regulates the bowels, and gives rest health and
comfort 20 mother aud child. We believe Il i the
Bs,i and >ure-t rt mcdy in the World, IN all cases
OF IN >ENIEKl and DIAkRHEA IN CHILD.
KEN, whether DC arises n ON Iccthing or from an y
other cause Pull directions for using Will accom-
pauy each bottle. None genuine unless the fac
emile Of CURTIS 4 PERKINS is on the outside
Wrapper sold by AL Medicine Dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07

Wednesday last the members Of the
So Paris Corporation were the grateful
recipients Of an elegant hearsc. Whence
came it Who gave it ? are the ques-
satisfactorily Suffice il for the present
to say. that all hearts are full OF the
truest gratitude. and only wait to know
the Kind donor to give it suitable expires
Siuu PR ORDER
80 Paris. Oct (. 1873.
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All the Worlds n Stage,

And all The people merely players, and
surmise that large portion Of The play
ers thereon must be using that justly
popular preparation for the teeth, ETA
grant Sczodoni," from the immense de.
mand there is for that article. the most
delightful. convenient and efficacious
beautifier and preserver of the teeth the
world ever produced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-10-07
DIED..

In West sumner, May LIT, Freddie IL, only son
OF Clinton II and Marcena buck, aged years
aud mouths.
There il day OF sunny re,t
For eVefy dark and troubled night,
Aud GRIEF may hide an evening guest,
But JOY will come with morning Light
Aud thou who DER FTcldic's bier
DOst she'd the bitter drops like rain,
Know tld a brighter, happier sphere
VIII give him 10 thy arms sgAin.
Nor let the Christian, trusi depar.
Though life IT, common giits dcuy,
Though with pierced aud bleeding heart
You gave him up % die.
For cod hath marked each Borrowing day,
And numbered every secret tear,
And heavens long age at bliss shall pay
For al His children sufer here.
L.
In Portland, oct. :. suddenly, Hannah c, wife
or Ebenezer Strout. and mo,hcr oi :. L. Strout,
Esq, AEcd IS years.