Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-11-02
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| England seems to be unfavorably criticised by
and high standing are conceded, but grave
doubts are felt as to his capability of filling
the position creditably. Many friends of Pres
ident Hayes condemn the appointment, not
only as weak one, but as highly inexpedient
in the present condition of Pennsylvania
political affairs. They say it will heal no sores
and add no strength to the Republican party
in the present canvass, but will prove to be
| an additional cause of dissatisfaction, dissen-
sion and distrust as we'll
The Presidential party have been doing
Richmond and making speeches at the State
Fair. Hon. B. J. Barbour on the part of the
agricultural society made a few felicitous
remarks, in which he thanked the President
and others for their kind expressions for the
welfare of Virginia, and spoke in high terms
of praise of Mrs. Hayes He said this lady
deserved, he thought, as much praise for the
Presidents Southern policy as the President
HIMSELF that she in a great measure was
instrumental in it's inauguration. At this
this there was tremendous applause. The
speaker then presented Mrs. Hayes to the peo-
pie, and she was greeted with the most ire
mendous cheering, waving of hats, ETC., the
demonstration lasting until the President and
Mrs Hayes retired from sight
The funeral of General Forrest took place
at noon from the Cumberland Presbyterian
IL,
private soldier under Forrest, officiating. The
streets and squares were crowded with people.
Among the pail bearers were ex-President
Jefferson Davis, Governor Porter, Hon.
Jacob Thompson, and Colonel Galloway, Dr.
Cowan and Major Rambrant of General For
rests staff The funeral cortege was composed
of ex- Confederate, Odd Fellows and Chickasaw
Guards, Bluff City Grays, Memphis Light
Guards, Memphis Artillery, ex-Confederate
soldiers, ex-Union soldiers and civil organ
izations. Business was suspended during the
funeral ceremonies, and thousands of people
lined the sidewalk to witness the honors paid
the deceased. The remains were inferred
with the Odd Fellows rites and military
honOrs.
A conference of prominent Democratic SEN
ators and representatives from both East and
West was held yesterday in anticipation of
Senator Morton death. Governor Williams
of Indiana, being present, indicated his
to be guided by the sentiment ex-
pressed at this conference relative to Morton's |
successor in the Senate, and it was determined |
that the vacancy, when it occurs, shall be ten |
ded to Thomas A. Hendricks, who it is said |
will accept.
Ben Butler doubtless knows what he is
about, says Times special: 1t has been
Buffers hobby since he arrived in Washington
to rebuild the entire hall of the house to
secure better ventilation, light and sun. He
seems to have forgotten that S40,0 900 have
been expended in the past year in ventilating
The hall and making it almost perfect in that
regard. The speaker will be obliged to ap-
point the committee called for by his success
ul resolution, and Ben will soon have full
lodged 81 100000 appropriation in order.
Emile Melville, a California songstress, has
made hit in New York On Wednesday
hight she received perfect ovation in :" The
Girl. Brignoli, prominent in a
tage box, was among her enthusiastic ad-
nirers
An Arctic expedition will be started early
ext year, from New York, for the purpose of
the relics of the Franklin expedi-
ion and obtaining'the reward offered by the
British government.
1t is reported that the Russians have cap
ured Orchanie, with Chefket Pasha and sew
raj thousand troops.
1t is now thought that from five to ten
thousand models can be saved from the ruins
f the north hall of the burned Patent Office
l Washington, by identifying them with the
rawlings.
Mr. Harms hiss started for China, where the
government has employed him to prospect
II oil. He is to have a salary So, 900 and ex-
enses for the first year.
The Pacific Bench Show has been formally
oened in San Francisco. No address was
elivered owing to the animated conversation
hich was kept up between the dogs. Many
sitors were present and considerable interest
anifested. About 700 dogs are entered, in