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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17
THE LOUISIANA TROUBLE.
The Negro Marauders Fire upon the
Sherih7s Posse, who Return IL and
XIII about TWe&ty-FiVe.
Special TO thu Appeal

Special to the Appeal
VIcRsBURG, Miss, May 16.-A spe-
cisI to the Tribune from reliable citi-
zen Of Woodville, near the Louisiana
line, says that yesterday, about twelve
o'clock, number Of armed negroes as
sembled in the western part of Wilkin-
son county and robbed a store. The
sheriff (Rspublican), at the head of 8
posse, commanded the negroes to dis
perse. The negroes fred on the posse,
and the fire was returned. A sharp fight
ensued, when the negroes fed, and it is
thought were so completely be faten as 10
stop further trouble. About one hum
dred and fifty blacks were engaged, and
about twenty-five were killed.
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Fire ChiIdren Drowned.

CINCINNATI, May 16.-Lsst Sunday,
about ten O'Clock, eight children, whose
ages range from fifteen years down to
eight, got into an old leaky skif st
Vevay, Indiana, and started out for
ride. When they got into the middle Of
the river they discovered the skif rap
idly filling with water, and they imme-
diately attempted to reach the shore,
shrieking for help, but the skif soon
went down. A gentleman on the Ken
lucky shore jumped into a small boat,
and attempted TO rescue the children,
out before he reached them five Of them,
all children of Charles Irwin, were
drowned. One Of the rescued was so
badly frightened that fears are enter
tanned that he will not recover.
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Fearful Loss OF Life.

SAN FRANCISCO, May l6.-A passeD.
ger steamboat was upset by squsll
near Hong Kong on April I'd, ana up
ward Of two hundred Chinese were
drowned. The United States ship AS
buelot, sailing from Shanghai to Hong
Kong, struck q rock during fog in Hs-
tisn straits, but got off without serious
damage. The steamship Pelican, be-
longing TO Chinese merchants, was seizsd
by pirates, who were among the passen-
gera, on March 24.h, while sailing from
Saigon to Csmbodis. The captain and
fourteen others were murdered, and ter
escaped wounded. The ship was plum
darad and abandoned
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

THE Knoxville Tribune rays that "ss
Che choice of the Democratic party, N.
D. Swami is the candidate for sheriff OF
Knox county, and ss such we shall give
him the full measure Of our support. We
must win in the approaching canvass,
and t) succeed we must cordially and
cheeTfuDy rally 10 the support Of the
nominee Of the pertY.u
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

WE publish in full this morning the
sd diress issued yesterday by the inde-
pendent conference, which for two days
rad been in session at New York. II
the names OF the gentlemen who partici.
psted in its deliberations are a criterion
Of its strength and Influence, tnis con-
ference cannot be disregsrded by either
party. The address, it will be seen, is
mainly an Arraignment Of the Repub'
lean party, and for concissness aud
strength hiss only been equAled in these
latter days by the indictment OF Grant
by Sumner in 1872. The corruptions Of
Rsdicsllsm are dealt with unsparingiy,
and the people srs counselled not to
vote for any man who has been promi-
nent, either as 8 defender or partici'
pant in these corruptions, or who hs'
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Few Insurance Items for those In
IRrPaIeh.


The following extract from the Lnsur-
dnce World Of March 31st, ultimo, pub
lished at PittsbuTg, Pennsylvania, is
of interest to those who need pTOtsc-
ton against destruction of property by
fire:
"In the last two years not one board
company has failed, and only two or
three have become impaired. Is not
this q fine record? How is 1t with nom
board companies during the same time?
More than sixty Of those which attempt
ed to sell indemnity below cost have
ia led or become impaired. Would
life insurance company insure class
of lives among whom death was as prev
alent? Illustrations on this point can
be given to any extent. Cheap insurance
companies have gained very little with
the thinking business portion of the peo-
Pile. The very fact that company Is in
the board the public feel is strong rea'
son for believing it to be safe and sound.
Business men will not buy notes offered
by reckless speculators unless the mar
gin is very great; and banks, if carefully
managed, never dabble in this cheap
kind OF paper. The same principles
should be applied to buying cheap in
| surancen
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Nine Hornea Rnrned.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 15,-A large
fire occurred here this morning, which
destroyed A. KsrneI's stable and gro
cery, the property Of T. DAILY; six houses
three. quarters OF mile distant were set
on fire by burning shingles carried by
the wind. An old man named Manlius
Brickey and ak horses were burned.
Loss about fifteen thousand dollars; in.
surance about eight thousand.
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CLEVELAND, May 13.-The Dsmo-
cratic convention Of the twentieth con-
gressionaI district, to-day elected Hon.
Rufus P. Rsnney and W. w. Arm
strong, editor of the PLdjndeGteT, dele
gates to the st. Louis convention. Hon.
r. P. SpaIdiDg was chosen presidential
el lsctor Dy scelsmstiOn. The represen-
tstives OF the press Of this city held q
meeting to-day to testify their respect for
the memory OF the late Geo. A. Bene-
dict, OF the Herald. The board OF trade
also adopted resolutions OF respect to his
memory, and will attend the funeral to-
morrow, in body.
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VIZ agree with the Chattanooga Times,
snd ''it is cur deliberate judgment, that
" II the 81. Louis convention shall listen
" 10 those who make the prospect Of
" carrying Ohio and Indiana q sins qua
81 Honp and nominate accordingly and
platform to suit, their ticket will be
" besten.D
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A HOrEe-Thief Shot.

NASHVILLE, May ia special to
the american from Franklin says that
a notorious hOTse-thief named Willard
Trask, from Vermont, was mortslly
wounded there this morning by ]. n.
Gray, OF Corinth, Mississippi. Trask
had stolen a horse from Mrs. Gray st
Corinth, Thursday night, but.wss over
taken by Gray, and refusing to surren-
der the horse was shot by the latter,
Trask was attempting to draw a pistol
when shot
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CTenn.) Journal.l

Columbus CTenn) Journal
The Roane iron company, Chattanoo.
ga, has about hslf completed contract
to furnish 4,500 tons of rails to the Little
Rock and Fort Smith railroad. In order
to fill this and Other orders, five hun
dred men are employed day and night.
They are also doing good deal Of work
for the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia, Memphis and Charleston, Mo.
bile and Montgomery, Montgomery and
Eufaula, Western and Georgia Central
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ministerial Changes in Turkey Favor
able

BERLIN, May Notwithstanding
the pessimist language of the news
papers OF this city, the recent ministe'
rial changes in Turkey are regarded in
diplomatic circles as favorable to paciti.
cation and reform. The new grand
vizier decidedly fsvors reform, and from
the well. known energy OF Hussein Avni
Pashe, the new war minister, it is eX-
pected that official protection will be
afforded christians against the fanati-
cism of the old Turks.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

AT cabinet meeting yesterday 1t was
ordered that General Augur be instructed
ty telegraph, on the requisition Of the
governor, and it sPpearing that the local
authorities are not able to preserve order,
10 give such sid as in bis discretion may
be nscesss,y to prevent bloodshed and
violence in Louisiana.
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Yhanks from Germany.

NEW YORK, May 15.-A Herald spe.
cial from London says that on Thursday
a grand reception was held st the Prus-
sian embassy, the entire diplomatic
corps being present. On the presenta'
ton of Wickham Hoffman, the Ameri-
can charge d. affairs, to the empress,
her majesty expressed qualification in
being able, for the first time, to person.
ally express her thanks TO member of
the legation which, durir g the Franco
German struggle, under those sad aud
distressing circumstances, was so good
and so paiustaking. Her msjesty also
requested Mr.. Hoffman to convey her
thanks to Minister Washburne, and
spoke kindly of Bancroft Davis, the
American minister at Berlin.
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g0ITT9EaE BONE SCHOOL,

1o- An lqg n. CHARLES ST. BALTIMORE, ND.
40 49, Established lsi2.
,,..-at-,s, mud ray school for Young
Ladies'.
m. ..,-,,,,, baorfusS "a " edaesda7 in Septembr
+ al &c Nr. aud VI rs. Wilson NJ. Carey.
Principals Mr. General John Pegram.
French, the language spoken, 49,. r.,
To sccornmCdate parties ylslung tne ZEN
me beginning Of school term myLz eoo
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The Alabama RepubIIcans.

MONTGOMERY, May l6-Tne anti
Spencer Republican State convention
met and organized to-day. Fifty coun-
ties were represented, including the Re-
publican stronghold. The delegates
were equally divided between white and
black. After long debate, a resolution
10 nominate State ticket prevailed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

ggAn pErr- QFTIcE CT. SrG. OFFICER,l
~ azzLSSrOs, May u, ! an. {
Fer Tennessee and the Ohio VALLEY,
rising or stationary barometer, sOtstEerly
20 trssteyly minds, and slightly cooler
and clear tceatker.
The I0IceT Missouri river continues
FqVf1U
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

The time Cf the Baltimore Northern
Methodist conference wss yesterday
tSken up with memorial services for the
late Bishop Morris ard Bishop Roberts,
late missionary bishop 10 Siberia.
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cHANcERV SALE
Saturday, June 10, 1875,

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated Ia shelby county, Tennes-
street in the city OF Memphis, fronting on
aid street IS feet, with depth, between par
aleI lines of l4S5 feet, being lot No. s. of sub
division of lot lying Just north OF John Cub
bins.
Terms OF Sale On credit Of six and twelve
months; purchaser TO give notes with good
security bearing per Ger {. interest from date;
lien retained, and equity Of redemption
barred. May II, 1873.
EDMUED A. COLE, Clerk and MAster'
By +. ]. Black, Deputy Q. and n.
u, W. Miller, Attorney. myH
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CLOSING RATES

Tes,sTd1y r cotton and god: Nsl0
York, Gotten, L s-l6s; 4enphis, 1lic.
Nei0 FORK, g5fd ol0GeI at 1924; Mem.
lHis. IIli.
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Kentucky Republican and Democratic
Conventions.

LOUISVILLE, May l6.-The Republic
can convention to nominate delegates to
Cincinnati will assemble in this city this
coming Thursday, that Of the Demo
Gratis one week later.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

TIE whisky tTisls are progressing In
Chicago. A conclusion will probably DO
reached this week.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

WM. II. BARSUM was yesterday elect
ed United States senator to I'LL the un.
expired term Of the late Senator Ferry.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17
N0gIOE IN nANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court OF the United States, for
the District OF West TeDnesSee.-ln the mat
ter OF Richard I. BrOaduEx, Jr.-ln Bank
ruptcy.
TTIHE undersigned hereby gives notice OF hls
appointment as assignee Of Richard
BToadnax, Jr., OF Upton county, Tennessee.
o. WOOLDRIDGE, Assignee.
Merpphis Nav IB, 1876. myl7 wed
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Wednesday, 5 pm. Important Re

TJ7HE irTepressible LOUIE COOK, Of Central
i Point, was on hand, as usual, Win ms
very interesting game OF DUCK NlChLN0,s
healthy and moral amusement for young gen.
tlsmen, and contributed a considerable tund
of pleasure for those who patrOntEed him.
Louie viii be on hand at eyery popular ana
TespectabIs picnic thie season. myI
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

.CARD-Havfng seen II greatly 70 nv ad-
n n -. -, ever my conn sction with the Ale
e5 aTy springs, where have resided for the
7asf ten YEAR, and TO accept the position OF
T1asfdEnf JbvsIcian at the Montgomery WHITE
=. LII afF,r-i me pleasure to see Ll old friends
here, where hope 10 be able N many ways 70
1Jd 10 rheir happiness and comfort.
uyl4 Ao<AAC " 1919.
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,

this afternoon, remained in session about
an hour, and decided to communicate
with all the States not represented at
the conference in reference to the selec-
ton of the gentlemen who shall com-
pose the mansging committee. They
made no sele etiOn of members, and will
not probably do so for several days. One
prominent gentleman fromseach State
will be added to the committee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-17

FE,HE Montgomery white Sulphur
5IrIuRs are located in the county OF
Montgomery, Virginia, in beauuiul Nellsy
ISf1 feet above the level OF the sea, amidst the
grand scenery Of the Blue Ridge ana Alie-
ghanY Mount aims, and Will on the
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being made by the friends Of reform
within party lines will be crowned with
success, and that the just expectations
Of the people may not be doomed to dis.
appointment. Indeed, we are confident
that if all those Of our fellOw-citizens
who in their hearts agree with what we
have said will only take the courage
openly to proclaim their convictions and
purposes, such a manifestation alone
would produce an effect sufficient to Sc
cure nominations, and in the election
insugurating a better order of things.
We therefore appeal to all good citizens
who find their own sentiments eG-
pressed In this address, be they
inside or outside Of party lines, to
organize in their respective districts, and
communicate with the executive COM
mittee appointed at this meeting, go
that efficient cooperation may become
possible. Let no effort be spared in
bringing the influence Of patriotic pub
lie opinion to bear upon those who, In
the customary way, are soon to nomi-
nate the party candidates, and when 80,
in any event let US be ready to do what
the best interests OF the republic de-
mand. Our generation has to open the
second century OF our national life, as
the fathers opened the first. Theirs was
the work Of independence; ours is the
work Of reformation. The one is as
vital as the other was then. Every true
American must have the courage to do
his duty.
CARL SCHURZ. Missouri, Chairman.
MARLIN BRIMMER, Massachusetts.
L. +. ID. FOSTER, Connecticut,
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sound of whose name even the most dis
heaTtened will take new courage, and
all mankind will say that the AmeTi-
cans are indeed in earnest to restore the
ancient purity Of their government.
Fellow. citizens, the undersigned i'll adj
dressing you sre not animated by the
ambition to form or lead new political
party. Most OF Us have long been, and
still are, warmly attached to their party
associations; and it would be most gratl-
flying to US to see, by party action, candi-
dates put forward whose character and
record answer these requirements which
the present circumstances render imper-
stive. We earnestly hope and trust it
will be go, and we shSll gladly follow
such 8 lead aud make every effort in
our power TO render it successful.
But while we are ready to sccep! auy
and every gOOC result o. party action,
we affirm that the moral reform Of our
public concern is infinitely superior in
Importance to the interests Of sDy po-
litical party. Glad to promote that re-
form through party action, we shall in
sist upon it at all events should party
action fail. Experience teaches US that
the habitual submission Of good citizens
to a choice OF evils presented to them
Dy party OISabiHAhOLoi - OhC Vi thC
most prolific causes Of corruption in our
politics. the acceptance by the people
Of the argument that one party may be
bad and still entitled to the support Of
| good men because the other party Is still
worse, will induce each to consider hoT
bad it may safely be. 1t will strengthen
in each the power Of the most un'
scrupulous clement, and subject
the will Of the people to the subtle
| tyranny Of the organization welded
| by those who live by politics
To break that tyranny by stern refusa
to submit to such choice of evils is the
fret beginning in the reform Of cur po
litical tie. Without this all other step
will prove unavailing. We shall sin
cersly rejoice to see the necessity Of in
dependent action avoided. We earn
sstIy hope that the efforts to this en'
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nyl6 Ex.Oficio treasurer and Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-29
GEORGETOWN.

BUGGY SMASHED AND MAN HURT.
Last night, about O'Clock, the horse at
tached TO buggy belonging TO Mr.. Frank
Barker, took fright while standing at the
residence OF Mr.. B., corner OF jefferson and
Bridge streets, and started rapidly for Wash
ington. Having gone about a square, the
horse ran upon the pavement and overturned
pant, a colored man named Alfred Marcy.
he was Immediately carried 20 DIR. Braces
drug store, where his injuries, which were OF
q slight character, received medical aid
With the horse 10 was Washington cor bust
he reached Washington, and "busted" the
buggy. A man attempting to stop him at
20th street was thrown down and narrowly
escaped serious injury. He was finaIly
broueht 70 q stand at the corner Of 18th and I
streets.
GRAIN TRADE- Arrived, S bushels Of
wheat, at the station house, by a stoppage
"a trdnsttu. Two colored men were arrested
on suspicion this morning, having In their
possession three bags OF grain. The men
protest that II was sent them from the coun-
try, but the officers think they are mistaken;
mat IL was taken from some mill OF the
town. They await further developments at
the station-house. By rail, 40 bushels of
corn, consigned 10 II. NJ. Talbot.
DEATH UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUM-
sTANCkS.-Tw1ns about four weeks old, chill
oren OF colored woman who lives on Beall
street, near Monroe street, died suddenly
one last night, and the ather Thursday
without any previous illness. The circum-
stance is thought suspicious, and the coroner
Will hold an inquest to-day.
SCNK.-A dredging machine, the property
OF MT h. r Gilbert, recently sprung aIeak
and is now lying at the bottom of the rive
at Inc foot OF Hsrsley's wh4fE
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was released because of the terrible destitu-
fion OF his family of nine persons, the court
giving him some good advice as to Keeping
his money, keeping sober, &C. Frank Linds-
ley, loud and boisterous; $40. Ellen Greaves,
Irish Ellen" plead guilty to being loud;
Harry jackson, cursing; S5. Frank Blair,
opening sewer without permit. Defendant
plead that he had applied for a permit and
was refued. The court held that the remedy
was by mandamus, and while the require
ment of deposit of $50 may be illegal, he
was compelled TO carry out the law and he
imposed fine of $40. An appeal was noted /.
James III. Mudd, assault on VIM. Douglas, a
very small white boy, by striking him on
the eye and knocking him down; fined $40 or
30 days in Jail.
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ALEXANDRIA.

FATAL ACCIDENT.-While the laborers
were engaged in unloading some piles from
q car at the railroad pier, foot of Wilkes
street, about eleven O'Clock this morning. a
piece OF wood which was being used as a
skid, on which TO roll the logs of, was struck
Violently on one end causing il TO fly over
and hit a young man named Samuel Nash
who was standing on the car. The stick
struck him in the breast. and he imme-
diately jumoed from the car to the ground
where he fell and expired In few moments
lie was employed as assistant to his father
Mr.. Robert Nash. who is engineer on the ting
convoy, OF the east Alexandria transfer. The
deceased was an unmarried man, about
twenty-three years of age, and was well
known in this city. having been employed
on some OF the river boats. He was brother
OF Mr.. James Nash, who is engineer on the
steamer city of Washington. His remains
will be taken to Washington, where he for
merly resided.
HURT BY A FALLING ScAFFoLD-A man
named stephen Charlton, who belongs in
Washington, was badly hurt at the ship
yard this morning, by the falling of stage
on which he was working, alongside the
steamer Keyport. In his fall he was struck
conclusion of the brain, besides badly dislo-
eating his shoulder. DR.. Johnson rendered
the necessary surgical attendance. after
winch he was removed TO his home in Wash
ingtOn.
ROBERT SMITH, who killed Warren nj
Greenway, on Tuesday. has been released on
bail, and is with his relatives in this city.
The condition of Chip. Thompson took a
change for the worse, last evening, and he
was dellriOns most of the night.
WEDDING A large number of persons as
sembled at the Union Presbyterian church
last evening TO witness the marriage of s.
;. HowisOn, esq, president OF the Potomac
Ferry company, and Miss Louisa Claugh-
ton. "A reception was afterwards held al the
residence of Mr.. Howison, on Duke street
Gdzette, 2Sth.