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Personal.

Mr.. WIN. FRANK left last evening for the
eastern markets, where he will select choice
stock of dry goods, notions, etc, for the
coming season. We notice that extensive
alterations and Improvements are being made
at his store.
Mr.. CHARLES B. FORD, brother of our
well-known fellow townsman, Mr.. John b.
Ford, of Poplar street, died at Laveta, Colo
RADIO, last Saturday morning, the third IN
slant, of consumption. He left cur city last
June. on a trip to the Rocky mountains, in
mented deceased arrived here yesterday from
Pueblo. The funeral will take place at three
o'clock this afternoon from the residence of
his brother. John B. Ford, 123 Poplar street.
Mr.. M. w. BEARDsLEY, gentleman who
has made many warm friends, during his two
years residence in Memphis, by his modest
and unassuming department and integrity of
character, was yesterday united In marriage
to Mrs. NJ. E, Treadwel, a mosl estimable
lady, well known in Memphis society. The
happy couple lett by the Louisville road last
evening for a short sojourn in the north.
They have the sincere wishes of many friends
for their happiness.
REV. J. G. VENNEMAN, S. j., is at the
Peabody hotel, where he viii remain few
days. Father Venneman Is one of the pro-
fessors of the st. Louis university, and he
will be pleased to receive visitors. The st.
Louis university is recognized as one of the
leading educational institutions of the country,
many Of our most brilliant scholars and lead
ing statesmen having been educated thereat.
The faculty Is composed of gentlemen of
learning who have devoted their lives to the
education of youth. The university Is a
splendid school, largely patronized, and de-
servedly so. Parents having boys to educate
could select no better school on this continent.
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ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
Resolutions OF Respect for the Late
President, John h Campbell, Adopt
ed at Meeting Held on Mon
day Last.

The following resolutions were passed at a
called meeting of this society, held at their
rooms Monday evening, August 5th:
ReSOlUed, That the members of the st. An
drews society of Memphis do herein express
their sorrow at the death of their most wor-
thy and beloved brother, John B. Campbell,
president of the society.
RESOLVED, That we hereby testify our pro-
found respect for the memory of our deceased
brother, whose many estmable qualities had
endeared HIM to US all, not only as a member
of our society, but also as a charitable, warm
hearted friend, who put In practice the motto
of our society, "Relieve the Distressed;" that
IN his death the society has lost one of its
brightest ornaments-one who was ever fore
most in all that pertained to the interests of
his countrymen, and whose many charitable
deeds will be long remembered by us, and
others who have been associated with him.
ReSol0ed, That as a faithful and active
member and co-worker in the Shoulder to
Shoulder" club, his brave, humble and self
sacrificing deeds have engraved his name
upon the memories of large number of that
dark and memorable year of 1873, and was
characteristic of his kind and generous heart
ReS0lred, That his bereaved widow and
relatives have our heartfelt sympathy and
coincidence in their bereavement
ResOlUed, That the foregoing resolutions be
inscribed on the minutes Of the society, and
that the secretary be instructed to forward
copies to his widow and relatives, and that
these resolutions be published In the Mem
phis daily APPEAL and Scottish american
Journal
MD. L. STEWART,
wv. YOUNG,
VIM. FINNIE,
e. L. TOPP,
JOHN c. FORBES,
Committee
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OLIVER, FINNIE & CO
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The general council will meet again to-
morrow afternoon.
The Humes Rifles will meet and drill at
their armory tonight.
The way to disinfect is to disinfect.
Don't think about it, but go and do 1t imme-
diately.
William Fisher, a colored shop litter,
was arrested and locked up by the detectives
yesterday.
Work is progressing on the Masonic
temple building, and soon it will present q
finished and imposing appearance.
The general council was mandamused to
the amount OF about one hundred and thirty
thousand dollars yesterday afternoon.
The board of health meets every fore
noon at the Office of the secretary, DR.. Brown,
corner Of Second and East Court streets.
No case of yellow fever in the city up to
late last night, thanks to the energetic
measures adopted by the board of health.
The men who know how to run news
papers better than professional newspaper
men have several representatives In our city.
The quarantine regulations are growing
tighter daily. When the board of health
discovers an inlet or outlet, 1t is stopped at
once.
Yesterday was oppressively hot, and
scores of citizens complained OF severe pain
in the head, the premonitory symptom Of
coup dc soieiI
Every person should read and cut out
the Notice to Householders" issued by the
board of health and published daily by the
press of the city.
-Hopefeld and the mouth of Wolf river
are watched closely for passengers by river
who may attempt to break through quaran-
tine and reach Memphis.
The announcement made last night of
the sudden death OF Sheriff c. l.. Anderson,
at Germantown, created surprise and the
deepest regret throughout the city.
The coolest place in the city is near the
Court-sQuare fountain, and many there are
who take advantage thereof by occupying TIE
best and shadiest seats all the day long.
"A list of numbers winning prizes in the
Commonwealth distribution company can be
seen at the popular news stand of r. NJ.
Mansford, corner Second and Monroe streets.
Fifteen free scholarships in the Kentucky
military institute are open Tor residents of the
southern States. An advertisement In refer
ence to them will be found on our first page.
The members of the FIRE department, I'M
der the direction Of the board Of health, were
engaged yesterday in washing out the alleys
running east and west, and which they found
In quite filthy condition.
The police and fremen will receive one
months pay from the city to-day. To the
majority Of the men pay for four and FIVE
months IL due, while t. others but little pay
Is dae, and to few not cent is due
Jim, alias Farris Thorne, the colored
burglar, thief and escaVed convict. who vv,ls
shot by Officer rogers on Tuesday night.
was alive late last evening at the hospital
There is, however, no hope of his recovery.
Judge Hammond, United States district
Judge for this district, returned to the city
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Death or sheriff Ander.on-

About eight o clock last evening it was ru-
mored throughout the city that Sheriff C. l..
Anderson was dead. The rumor was not be-
heved, however, but after a while the rumor
was confirmed. Sheriff Anderson left the CITY
last Monday evening for Germantown, where
his family resides. He had been unwell, and
yesterday afternoon he was given a dose of
chloral by his attending physician. Unfavora-
BILE symptoms appearing rapidly, DIR. Rog-
ers, of our city, was sent for. He went to
Germantown and administered the usual
remedies, and returning to the city called In
another physician and both went TO German
town. telegram was received here about
nine O'Clock last evening to the effect that
Sheriff Anderson had died at half-past sew
en- O'Clock. The news spread rapidly, and
general regret was expressed by all classes of
citizens. Sheriff Anderson was most favora-
bly, known in this community, in which he
had lived for years. Years ago he was con-
nected with the Charleston railroad and made
himself exceedingly popular with the people
he had been twice elected to the important
and responsible Office of sheriff of Shelby
county, and made one of the most efficient
and reliable sheritfs the county has ever had.
HIS death is not only loss to the community,
but an irreparable loss to his family, to
whom the sympathies of our best citizens
are extended. DR.. VIM. Z. Rogers, states
that Sheriff Anderson s death was not caused
by the dose of choral given by DIR. Thorn
son some five hours before, but that his death
was caused from congestion.
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DYERSBURG, TENN.
Speech of Captain n. w. Haywood on
Greenbacks for the People and
Mike Burns. of Nashville, for
GOvernOr-ResOlutiOn
Adopted.

From an Occasional Correspondent Of the Appeal ]
DYERsBURG, August 6.-Captain r. w.
Haywood, of Brownsville, made a capital
speech here yesterday in behalf of Mike Burns
for governor and more greenbacks for the
people In this meek of the woods" we all
want more gTeenbacks, and are willing to
work for them; and we feel that Mike Burns
who has, by honest industry and native tai
ent, worked his way from the saddler's bench
to the highest business positions IN the State
would make splendid compromise candi-
date upon which all the conflicting elements
of Tennessee would unite and harmonlze. To
show you how we stand on the State debt,
incose you the last of a series of resolutions
adopted 10y the county convention held here
yesterday for the purpose of sending dele
gates to the State convention:
ResoIved, That in view Of the above-stated facts
and the utter inability of the people at present to
meet their private Liabilities, deem 1t unwse and
inexpedient to burden our people with any Increase
of taxation, except for the payment or current
expenses
Crops are good, the people are happy, and
barbecues are the order of the day. We
will meet you at the river. sKYLARK.
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New Grocery, Cotton and Com
mission House.

In another column will be found the new
advertisement of J. H. Sannoner & Co.,
wholesale grocers, cotton factors and general
commission merchants, No. Is Union street.
A few days since Mr.. James a. Sannoner
sent in his resignation as mayor of Salisbury,
Tennessee, to the board of aldermen, stating
that he did so owing TO business calling him
t. Memphis, but he was happy to add that
D. left the finances of Salisbury in rood con-
d ton, the corporation out of debt and with
money IN the treasury. The board of alder
men met, and rendered Ex-Mayor Sannoner
its thanks for his faithful and impartial ad-
ministratiOn Of his office, and cheerfully rec
commended him to the business world as q
gentleman and a business man in every re-
spect and of the highest order The new
firm intends keeping the very best quality Of
goods in the way of general groceries and
plantation supplies. The stock viii comprise
everything known to the trade. and will be
sold at low rates. The cotton department
viii be in competent hands, and planters may
rely on the fact that full satisfaction will be
guaIan eed.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

ELEGANT sherbets, pure cream, soda and
mead, ice cold. at Floyd's.
QUERY.-"Why will men smoke common
tobacco when they can buy Marburg B. os.
Seal of North Carolina at the same prl2e?"
INvALIDs requiring stlmulant made from
pure grain and free from fusil-oil should pur-
chase Green Brier.
ONLY one in the world-the genuine DIR.
M'Cabe medicated blackberry brandy; the
standard cure for all bowel diseases. Bears
the written signature of DIR. M 'Cabe on each
label. G. W. JONES & CO,
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The housekeeper or cook who studies econ.
ony in the kitchen, can do 30 In one direction
by always using Dooley's yeast powder. 1t
will be found truly economical and valuable
assistant in baking biscuits, rolls, bread, cake
of all kinds, waffles, mullins, and most all
articles prepared from -four; and why? Be-
cause, in using the Dooley powder, you save
in eggs, In shortening, in patience, In every
thing; and when the baking is done, it is
turned out light, palatable, and wholesome.
so that every morsel Is eaten up, and no
Uasta
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resolution, which was referred to the finance,
compromise, improvement and ways and
means committees:
ResoIred, That in consideration of the con-
tinued increase of the mayors family, we do
increase his salary $500 per annum, to be set
tied on the boys as they arrive.
The joint session adjourned, and the board
of councilmen adjourned over to three o'clock
next Friday afternoon.
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Notice TO Physicians,

DuTY PHYSICIANS have their attention again
- called TO Section 40 City Ordinance, which
reads follows: .. That every physician shall re-
port 10 the Board OF Health I'm writing every person
having contagious disease. giving his or her name
and place Of residence fOTth@ith, after seeing the
same; and every attending or practicing physician
thereat must at his peril, that such report IS
has been made, by some attending physician"
Much neglect attends the compliance with this
which, in future will not be excused OF overlooked
BY order OF the Board.
]. II. ERSKINE, Md, Health ONCE
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certificates which are only fundable in compromise

certificates, which only fundable in compromise
EiGhth-The total past-due debt July, 1877. was
S2,152;sI5 iSi II Is now S1,7SO-S54 10, or re-
Ninth-Our debt, since July 1877, has been re-
duced S974.620 80 Our total nominal assets on
S2,265, 245 Oh, or Sl5l,554 50 more now than
then. From this II will be that while our debt
has been reduced nearly million assets are
larger now to meet reduced debt than they were
before its reduction We yet have larger debt than
the city carry in its Impoverished condition, and
unless considerable amount Is funded within the
next six months, or otherwise disposed or new legs
lauOn mnst be invoked in behalf OF our oppressed
people. Our values are less than S2O,0O0,0OO
The sanitary condition OF our city Is now OF par
amount interest Everything Is now speedily being
done to better this. Our city Is now cleaner than II
has been for years, but pains will be spared to
keep So But to do this, must insist upon every
citizen seeing and looking after the condition OF
his own premises. This should be done frequently
visitation OF epidemcS IL the laws OF health are duly
observed. Each citizen owes this to every other ci
zen, for no one has a right to make nuisance OF
himself of his premises to the annoyance or his
neighborS. The health board VIII use Its utmost
exertions improve the sanitary condition of the
city, and asks the cooperation OF every CITIZEN
Since YOUR Last meeting the city has been Quaran-
tined against all baggage. freight and passengers
coming from New Orleans and Vicksburg. While IL
is exceedingly difcu matter to completely lock
the city against the ingress of those from nfectiye
locations, yet great good may be accomplished by
the strict enforcement OF quarantine thus cutting
minimum point. The board of health will keep our
citizens fully advised OF the cond ton of the city
and the appearance OF the fever II 1t should come,
and Its progress afterward. This board believes
honesty is the best policy, and will make no con-
cealments so cur people shall not be msIed by
its action In this matter we have thought this de-
allay apprehenSionS in the public mind and dissi-
pate all unnecessary fears Very respectfully,
]. r. FLIPPIN, mayor.
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Relief at Last!

From cholera infantum and summer com
plants. DR.. Moffett's TEETHINA (teethinq-
DotCders) regulates the bowels and makes
teething easy, heals eruptions and sores, re-
moves and prevents the formation of worms
in children. No mother should be without it.
w. \. Wilkerson & Co. and all druggists
keen IT.
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BARTLETT.

At Meeting of the Bar Resolutions Of
Regret at Parting with Judge j. L.
R. Ray and General Gordon are
Passed, and by Request are
Entered on the Minutes
of the Circuit
Court
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For Upward OF Thirty Years
Mrs. Winsiow's soothing syrup has been used
for children. 1t corrects acidity of the stom-
ach, relieves toind collie, regulates the bowels.
cures dySentery and diarrheG, whether arising
from teething or other causes. An old and
well-tried remedy. Ttcenty fire cents a bottle
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1t is fourteen months since l cured myself
of neuralgia with 'neuril, " and | hare not
had the slightest return Of pain. John w.
Scott, st. Louis. George w. Jones & Co.,
Memphis, agents.
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ZELLNER & GO.
3 Mann
::SSss)
::SSsl

FOR THIRTY DAYS ONLY!
Selling out their large stock of custom
made boots and shoes regardless Of cost On
the first of September they will open their
new store, corner Main and Madison, with
an entirely new stock. Call and get good
goods at low prices.
3S9 Mann street. $50
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New seriesI New seriesI New serIesl
FsUhhiNoWEN =
Building and Loan Association.

ISSUES new series OF stock ev6Ty quarter; COM
! menced business in 1873, and has beer and IS
a SUCCESS. Stated meetings held on fIEs3T TU Rs
DAY EVENING OF each month at their ONCE. 20
Madison street upstairs 20 make loans Eighth Sc
lies commences July 1, 1873. Subscribe now.
Money to Loani Stock for Salei No Back DuesI
L. LAGRILL, President
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GENTLEMEN who desire fine whisky for
home use would do well to call for Green
Brier. 1t can be obtained from any of the
principal jobbers and dealers.
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Recommended by All Physi-
clans
Household ECONOMY,

AS a beverage; soda or mead have no
equals. Saratoga waters on draught at
Elovd's
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For a Present

There is nothing nicer than a box of Floyd's
candies. His caramels are the finest in the
country.
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:3S9
Mann street.

The Memphis wooden mills want coat,
vest lnd pants makers. See notice in want
column.
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THE most popular resort at present is
Floyd's ladies' restaurant and ice cream par
lors.
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FOX SALE.

CyTEINWAY PIANO Nearly new; very low, for
= cash. & WITZMANN & CO., 223 Second st.
MEAT SToRE-WIth fixtures. In good order.
lNl and good run of custom; will sell cheap for
cash or good paper. Call at 30 Poplar street.
/. SCHUSTER.
a BARGAIN-S7OO will purchase good house
~ and five acres OF ground. three miles from Court
Square. IRRELEVANT & CONAWAY,
No Madison street.
HOUSE AND LOT-I7OIs Poplar street. Apply
IL SHAW. DAVIS CO.. II Madison st
IIOUSE AND Lotion Raytun avenue; house
IL has rooms, fine yard stable large extra built
cistern, plenty shade. Apply to LEWIS Il. GIL
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DIsinfecfanfs
''NeuriI" Instantly Cures Neu-
FaEgia.

At GriswOId q AnthOny's. corner OF
Main and BenIe streets.
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

| The board met at half-past three O'Clock
| yesterday, Mr.. Moores in the chair.
/ The sheriff presented mandamuses to the
amount Of ST. ,384 45.
The United States marshal followed with
| So, $40 95 worth. Service acknowledged on
| all.
The officers reports for the month were
read and approved.
Account of J. Freshman, the city scaven-
| ger, for $40 month $50 above contract),
| was referred to the mayor.
The account of Marcus Jones passed on
first reading.
Petition Of William Fame was referred to
the engineer.
Proposition of J. F. Frank to settle his
claim for property taken to open streets was
accepted.
Petition of City oil-works to have the city
lay down curbing on Wellington street, at
old Madison, rejected.
The bid of NJ. Larkin to furnish stone at
81 80 for cash per perch was accepted.
The petition of Williams & Co., for remov-
ing distractions to property recently bought
(ot 449), was referred to the city engineer,
with instructions to comply with the petition.
Concurred in the report of the jury of view
touching the amount allowed Benjamin Babb
for property taken to open Pontotoc street.
The petition of Augusta T. Smith was re-
ferred to the mayor.
Petition of B. Lowenstein for return of tax
paid Brown mandamus when he had paid by
the front foot, was allowed on first reading.
Petition of the Mississippi and Tennessee
railroad to extend their track to Central land
ing to connect with other roads there. The
road asserted its efforts to establish union
depot, but lack of cooperation on the part of
other roads terminating IN the city prevented.
Referred to railroad committee.
Petition of T. ]. Bachus was referred to the
fire committee, with power to act.
the recent law. and return the rate of wharf
boat tax to $50 per month, was read. The
committee reported the wharf crowded by
these wharf boats, and a willingness to reduce
the tax as asked, or TO smaller amount, it
wharf boats would take the upper part of the
wharf. Referred back.
The petition of steamboats, to have either
the personal tax or the wharfage tax released
on them was referred to the finance commit
tee.
Concurred with the council in all actions
taken by that board.
Adjourned to Friday evening at three
O'Clock.
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.
The board of councilmen met at the usual
hour, at the city hall, yesterday afternoon.
DIR. Goodyear occupied the chair. The min
utes of the previous meeting were read and
the following business was then transacted:
A deputy sheriff from the Shelby circuit
court appeared and served lot of man
damuses, amounting to the sum OF SAT, 600.
on alternative writs, and the sum of $lS,-
$50 Sc, on four alternative writs, served by
copy on each member of the general council,
at a cost of four dollars for each member so
served.
The reports of the comptroller and other
officers were read and received.
ComptroIler's Report-Receipts, disburse-
ments and appropriations for the month of
July, and for the current year of 1878:
Month Of Cur. Fiscal
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FLoYD's candies are often initiated, but
never eQualed.
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STOLEN.

ATULE--SI5R REWARD deep-sorrel mare mule,
wi OF medium size; branded L on the right Jaw
and shoulder; fax name and tail. A reward OF Sl5
IL offered for her. CLIFFORD LOCKE,
Bartlett Tenn
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GENERAL COUNCIL.

Mayors Message on the Financial Con-
dillon OF the city, BASED the
COmptrOiler's Financial Re-
port - New Legislation
Necessary TO Assist
Funding.
The Sanitary Condition OF the City Re-
Viewed-The Enforcement OF Quar-
antiDe Regulations Insisted
Upon Citizens should
Disinfect their Prem
tses-General
Business.
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LOST.

nOG-A black-and-tan bitch from the corner of
IL MIL and Sixth streets. Chelsea Liberal re
ward for her return. word left II the Appeal office
where the owner can get her FRANK BEAMI5H.
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sTRAYED Or STOLEN.

ARE-On August 4th. one dun-cOlored mare;
WI black name and tdl; about years old; IA OF
1 hands high; star IN forehead. A libs raj reward
Will be paid FOR her return 10 J. V. GLASS,
Union avenue, near Hospital.
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For Pdynlel
Sundry m'nd'm's tax
1875 on merchants
capital. ....--...-..S
Sundry m'nd'm's tax
1875 on resi- estate
and personals. 49,.
Sundry m'Dd'm's tax
1875 on real estate
and personals. 80.
Sundry Indebtedness
tax 1876 on real es-
tate and personals.
Sundry m'nd'm's tax
1877 on real estate
and personals. $50.
Sundry m'nd'm's tax
1877 on merchants
capital. e. .........
Judgment tax due
prior to 1878.