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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

The engineers of the Central rsi'roAo OF
Georgia say, Though exposed 10 me worst
miasmatic influences. going In nd coming
out OF Savannah at differept bo1rs Oh me
night. and also in spending enliIs. nights IN
the city during the prevalence Of the yeIoT-
fever epidemic OF 1874, with Bat the single
exception OF one Of us (who vss taksn slck,
but speedily recovered) we copiinneo 10 our
usual good health-a Circumstance we can
account Tor in no other way bul BY tne snec.'
under Providence, of the habiuai ana con.
tinued use OF Simmons Lifer Hg1,a'of
while We were exposed 10 this malarla.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

THE Montgomery Advertiser says that since
November, 1880, including the space Of about
two years-thers have been decided by the u-
or q sufficient number 10 fill about seven
volumes of the Alabama reports. This is
said 10 be more work than all the judges
Of the United States Supreme Court have
done, and perhaps more than any other
court in America consisting of only three
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

,HE st. Louis Post Dispateh says that the
ises given 10 Star-route thief Dorsey at
D.lmonico banquet, for election services,
Re all too modest. There is high author.
for saying that it "was Dorsey who car
d Indiana and won the campaign"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
PR1NoE KRArorKrkE,s ARRrsr.

LYONS, December 21.-Prince Krapotkine
was arrested for complicity in various an
archist movements in French territory. The
prince is charged, first, with belonging to an
association of Frenchmen and foreigners the
object of which lie TO overthrow social order
by means of pillsge and assassination; and
second, with being the chief mover OF the
Anarchist Association in France, and with
visiting Lyons 10 osganizs conspiracy.
Prince Krapotkiue and forty five other an
archists will be tried early in January.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
Miss Higbee,s school.

A very pleasant Christmas entertainment
took place at Miss Higbee's school yesterday.
The exercises consisted of instrumental
music, Christmas carols and elecution. The
work was excellent every way. the pupils,
even to the very youngest, exhibiting re-
6nement OF culture seldom found in schools
The "Shakespearean Eurlesque" was admir-
able. The four young ladies show excellent
training. Miss Kate Estes was = sweet,
spicy, coquettish and a little yixenish
Juliet" Miss Mary Lou Boiling a graceful,
stately "Portia," Miss Matte McQAyitt 3
Bonnie LADY Macbeth and Miss Mary
Mallory the observed of all observers al
"Ophelia." The Shakespeareans present
were highly delighted with the hits made
The play should be repeated.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
IT is throwing away space to say that tn,

IT is throwing away space to say that the
-...ements OF Howard Carroll in the New
lzork Times touching the treatment of con-
vict laborers in North Carolina, Georgis,
Alabama and Mississippi, are as "false as
false can be-" but even that much must be
said in answer TO the onslaught upon these
States by the late candidate for congressman
at-large in New York, whose best speech
during the canvass wss, SIS there man by
the name of Slocum here?"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

AN Irish paper. generally we'll informed,
believes that Lord Rosebery will succeed
Lord Spencer as viceroy of Ireland. Lord
RosebeTy il a stsnch Liberal and one OF the
most promising Of the public men OF En-
gland But is he the man for Ireland at
this iuuclure? Would not Lord DuferIn do
better? Certainly he would be more accept
able to the Irish people, with whom be is
popular as a man who loves his country ard
whose statesmanship reflects credit upon il.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
CoNeRyssMAS SHELLEY, of AIabama, VIII

CONGRESSMAN SHELLEY, OF AIabama, who
made claim for double pay for the time
from May 18th TO June 10th. will not get the
cash. Smith, who contested Shelley's seat,
died on the 18th Of May, and on July 10th
Shelley was declared not entitled 10 the seat.
He was elected last fall TO succeed Smith, and
claimed pay from the date of Smith's death.
Under the law he would have been entitled
TO pay from Smiths death, if he had not al
resdy been paid up TO July goth, when he
anssSsed. Judge Lawrence, the hrst
'Sompu oller, decided the case against Shelley.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

The soldiers who served in the Iudian and
Mexican ware, all except ex- President Jeffer-
son Davis, are 10 receive pension of So per
month. Such are the terms of the bill
agreed upon by the House Committee on
Pensions. This exclusion OF Mr.. Davis is
about as small and contemplate piece of
business as we have heard of in many a day.
1t psrtakes OF sectional prejudice, partisan
meanness and political cowardice.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
Kfo, I'm NORTH Carolina.

RALEIGH, December 21.-A riot at Lin
colnton, originating in an attack by train
hands upon a paymaster, caused great ex.
citement. The town commissioners called
out the local military company, which ar
rested thirty of the leading rioters. Repeated
threats have been made by negroes TO burn
the town, and the citizens have kept patrol
day and night. This afternoon the governor
received telegram stating that the troubles
had broken out afresh. Troops have been
ordered to the scene.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

vertiseT, the Masonic temple and other build
ings- The total loss Is estimated at $780,
600. The hospitalifies OF the Courier were
rendered Mr.. Warren, and the Commercial
Advertiser will be Issued to morrow from the
presses of the Courier. 1t is stated that Mr..
Warren intends to rebuild. An order has
been given Lyman & Sons, type founders, for
a new supply Of type.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
THE CONTRAST!

While other Baking Powders are
largely odUIterGted with Hum and other
bUrffUf d-Uos
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

{ ROCHESTER,, December 2l.-WTllisn Z.
Moore's private banking house at Victor, n.
Y, has closed its doors. The suspenslon
was caused by the failure Of the City BABE 40
OF Rochester. Liabilities estin, afed q : loO,-
600. Moore made assignment 70 josiah
Upton. The bank will hardly be sele 10 pay
more than ten cents on the dollar.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

The publication Of the Garfield letters
Fill not do Dorsey any good, it will not stay
|he hand OF justice nor lessen the crime of
which everybody believes him to be guilty.
indeed it will rather increase the publics
want of confidence in him. The people
have only contempt for a man who betrays
The confidence of dead friend.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

We cannot believe the charges brought
against Gov. Blackburn, of Kentucky. That
he pardoned great many criminals is true,
but that he did so from any other but the
worthiest motives we do not think can be
proven. OF course he will meet these charges
promptly. Until he does the public should
suspend its opinion upon them.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

TENNYsoN, according to Mr.. Labouchere,
the London Truth, has had little expert
bee behind the scenes of theaiers. He was
hown dressing-rOom, and he said: "Here,
hen, the ladies put on their aeshlings"
When Promise was being rehearsed he was
nssDi,s that the ruslics should be "more
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
SheriR's Tax Notice to Delinquerts.

The unpaid State and county tax bills for
the year 1882 of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth
Seventh and Tenth wards and the Sixth,
Twelfth, Fourteenth, Sixteenth and Eigh-
teenth Civil Districts have been placed in
my hands for collection. Parties who have
not paid their taxes in said wards and dis
tricts will please call at once TO the sheriff q
office and pay same without any further cost
and trouble, as no personal property il ex'
empt from seizure Tor taxes. p. R. ATHY,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

HE Rev. c. 2. Galloway, editor of the
Orleans Christias Advocate, has not only
retained in that position by the Meth
bt Conference of Mississippi, 10 which he
pngS, but ha' slsl been continued as pas-
|ef the church al Jackson.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
OBITUARY.
Ex.Gov. Be.J. g. Humphreys

Special to the Appeal
WINoNA, MISS, December 21.-EK-Gov.
Benz. G. Humphreys died very suddenly on
Wednesday morning, December 10th, at his
residence in Lsfore county. His remains
will be taken to Port Gibson Immediately.
He was distinguished general in the late
war, and was expelled from the governors
Office in 1866 at the point of Federal bayo-
nets. The soldiers of Humphreys brigade
and every other Confederate will regret to
hear this sad news.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
A word 90 Motherr

You will End Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup an invaluable friend. 1t cures dyscntey sna
wind collie, sOftens the gums, reduces iniisnma-
nation and gives tone and energy TO the unGi o..
system In almost every instance where ne ~,
pain and exhaustion relief will be found in hiteen
or twenty minutes after the Soothing syrup pa
been Administered. Do not fan to pr6care IT,
Price = cents bottle. For sale eYerHIhezs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
The CentinentaI Cattle Co1,n..,

DALLAS, TEX, December 2l.-The officers
and several members OF the Continental Car
tie Company, big stock concern of Texas,
is in session here considering the line Of
policy to be pursued regarding Legislation in
connection with State lands and the Interests
OF stockmen. 1t is understood the stockmsn
will have strong force at Austin during the
session of the Legislature.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

a GEELr sensation in England just now is
Ghe going over to the Church CT Rome oil Sir
Tation Sykes and his family. Lady Sykes
ss a daughter of Mr.. George CaVendish- Ben
timex. Sir Tatton is enormI1Isiy rich, haV-
ing rent roll in the East Lifting OF York
shire alone amounting 10 some $lSO,OOO
year. The three properties of Lord Herriea,
Sir Tatton Sykes aud Lord Ripon-all three
of whom are now Roman Cstholics-eonsti-
tute a continuous stretch Of land sixty-eight
miles long, reschinS nearly across the finest
portion Of Yorkshire. Another notable con.
version TO the Catholic faith is also wills
pered of in London. 1t is said to be quite
as important, and indeed sensational, as any
of those above named.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
THE assistant secretary of state is just il

The assistant secretary of state is just IN
receipt, from the United States consulate at
Hamburg, of full information in regard to
an international exhibition of domestic ami
mails, fish, etc, TO be held at Hamburg
in July, 1888. The committee OF this
exhibition are exceedingly desirous oil
calling the attention of the people OF the
United States to this matter and solicit their
participation in the exhibition. The COM
mittee having charge of the exhibition Is
composed of the leading and most distin-
guished citizens of Hamburg, together with
representative men from other countries.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

Buy pound package OF goyas canuiS Is
Il Will have in it all kipls oil cAI E mes
English walnutH, cream snonus' rrenc1
noug5t, real sugar plums, m'rsn u a,lows , sno
hne chocolates. No GLUCOSE an pure Soaor'
and no adulterations in stytnlng. Ese.y-
thing sold strictly pure, wlOlesoms s1o nu
279 Main Street,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
ME EXPEDITION no roEouIN

The Cabinet to-day considered the expedi-
ton to Tonquu. President Grevy assented
to che proposal of the Minister OF Marine,
and it is regarded as adopted. The govern.
ment will demand credit Of IL ,O0O, 0OOf. for
the expedition
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

HE electric light has made US independ-
of the moon and promises 10 enable Us
pine things to dispense with the sun. A
tographer has patented = device by
ch the light can be successfully used in
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
scANDALOus.
SENATOR EDMUNDs As ATTORNEY FOR THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROAD.

SENATOR EDMUHDs As ATTORNEY FOR THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROAD.
WAsHISGToN, December 2l.-There is
much unfavorable comment upon the sp-
pesrance of senator of The United States as
attorney for the Southern Pacific road, in the
case appealed from California, and argued
before the Supreme Court. Senator Ed
munds is the leader of his side OF the Senate,
as he has been for years, and as there is a
bill now pending before Congress requiring
the forfeiture of lands granted 10 the Pacific
roads that have not complied with their OBJ
legations under the rant, Senator Edmurds'e
appearance for one OF the Pacific rosds in a
suit involving its property rights, under the
nineteenth amendment to the constitution is
deemed by many as highly improper, not 10
say scandalous
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
MAIL CAR BURNED.
SEVERAL POUCHES OF LETTER AND PAPEE

SEVERAL POUCHES OF LETTER AND PAPER
MAIL DESTROYED.
WAsHIEeIoN, December GA telegram
was received by the superintendent of the
Mail Service saying that a storage car on
train No. 19, on the New York and Chi
cago railroad, with its contents, burned
about O'Clock this morning, six miles west
of Schenectady. The car contained mostly
newspaper mail for the Toledo and Wabash
connection, but part of the paper mail was
from New York for Iowa, Wisconsin and
Nebraska. Three pouches of letters for
Chicago from New York City, two pouches
of letters for San Francisco, and prob
ably much of the European mail for
Chicago and San Francisco which arrived
By the Bothnia, City of Chester and St.
Laurent
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
mee,inx or western sotne-Makers

CINCINNATI, December 21.-At a meeting
OF the Western flint bottle manufacturers
here to-day, the official national price-list Of
green bottles was adopted for flint bottles,
with no charge for boxes. This action was
taken in response to a resolution of the Ma
tional Wholesale Druggists Association at
Cleveland 10 November last.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

bEsz is a great demand from all parts
he country for final and satisfactory
Ia for the relief of the Supreme Court
Re the adjournment of Congress next
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
The earaeIa Monument Fund.

CLEVELAND, December 21.-The Garfield
monument fund was increased to-day by
Sl460, Montana Territory's contribution, and
sos from ST. Joseph. Mo.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

A. BoswoRTH, Independent candidate
Enayor of New Orlesns, has Instituted
PediDgs to recover the Office on the
nd that he was fraudulently counted
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
CONGRESSIONAL.
TOBACCO TAX RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED IN
THE HoUsE-IN THE SENATE.


TOBACCO TAX RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED IN
THE HoUsE-IN THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, December 21.-House -Mr.
Kelley, lPs.] chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee, reported a resolution, de-
elaring it the sense of the House that, Ia case
the internal revenue laws be so amended as
TO abolish the tax on tobacco, snuff and
cigars, provision should be made for allow
ing rebate of the tax psid on the stock on
hand at the time such law goes into effect;
provided, such stock is stamped in unbroken
packages.
Mr.. Kassou lIa.1 on behalf of the minority
of the committee, reported a substitute reso-
luton declaring that, in the judgment OF the
House, no further reduction of the taxes on
manufactured tobacco be made than that
provided for in the House bill to reduce iu-
ternal taxation now pending in the Senate.
After debate, the resolutions were referred
to Committee Of the Whole, and Mr.. Kelley
| gave notice that be would ask for their con-
sideration to-day or tomorrow.
Alter the introduction of = number of
| bills for reference the Speaker laid before the
House the report of the collector Of customs
at Sitka, Alaska, justifying the Smelling of
the Indian village by the revenue steamer
Corwiu, and the House shortly aitsrward
went into Committee of the Whole on the
army appropriation bill, which appropriates
2Zt Ooi, 1UU.
General debate followed, but without tax
| ing any action the committee rose, and the
House, after granting twenty-five leaves OF
absence, adjourned.
Stnate.-Senator Pendleton presented a
| petition for the allowance of rebate equal
| to any reduction that may be made in the
| tax on tobacco, and Senator Davis one pray
| ing for the repeal of all taxes on tobacco.
Senator Pendleton said be had received
kilograms from prominent dealers in whisky
| asking that immediate action be taken on
| the bonded whisky bill.
| Senator Bayard, from the Finance Com
mittee, reported a substitute for the McPher-
son resolution in relation to the reduction OF
the tobacco tax. It provides that whenever
the tax on tobacco, snuff and cigars shall be
| reduced, q proporlionate rebate of the tax
paid on stocks on hand be allowed.
Senator Morgan gave notice that he would
| offer an amendment TO the resolution of the
| Finsnce Committee in relation TO the tax on
| tobacco, providing that any rebate allowed
be in certificate to cover future taxation on
manufactured spirits or tobacco.
Several resolutions and bills were intro
duced and referred.
The resolution providing for an adiourn
ment over the holidays was taken up, dis
cussed at length, and finally rejected-nays
| So; yeas, %.
| Consideration of the civil service bill wal
| then resumed and debated up to o'clock
| when it was laid aside and the agricultural
| appropriation bill taken up.
l. Senator Davis stated that the bill appro
priated SIS, 900 less than the last one. Tit
amendments to the bill reported by the com
mittee were then agreed to, and the bill
| passed. Adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
SENATOR EDMUNDS
Causing Much UnfaTOrabIe Comment By
Acting as Attorney fer the South
ern Pacific Railroad.
Capt. COWden Before the River Commit
tee-Mail Car Burned-Pr0eesd-
iBgs in Congress.

WAsHIEGToE, December 21.-The Missis-
sippi River Committee began the hearing of
Capt. Cowdon. To-day's session was de-
voted to the display of chsrts, explanatory
Of his outlet system,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
Trustee,s Sale

HEDER and by virtue Of q trust deed made TO
county, Tenn, Book No 5, page sic. TO secure an
indebtedness therein set forth, VIII. on
FRIDAY, December ~. 1Ss2.
sell on the premises, As hereinafter described. be-
tween the hours Of II O'Clock m. and O'Clock
cash, the following real property, to-w1t: GER
tain tTaet or parcel of Land IN Fayette county,
Tenn, District No. Z. containing two bundled and
ninety (26) acres, more or less, and bounded
on the north BY the lands OF william Brown and
Joseph Barden; on the east BY the lands of Mn.
lands of B. r. Hurrell, and on the wet BY the
lands Of B. +. Hurreli ard L. V. ahelton. being
part of the lands formerly owned by B. p Mnrrsll.
deceaoeds and the part that fell 70 said r z Muir
rel in the division with 3. F. Aurnen BY rartitic
deed, and for more particular description of said
land reference IL made 10 the deed from B. +. MUIR
rel 70 z Z. Aurren. recorded in the Register
once OF Fayette county Tenn. AL night OF equity
Of redemption waived. Title believed 10 be pei
feet, but sell and convey as trustee only.
JOHN I. CASTLES, Trustee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
THE WOMEN DID III.
Miss ParneII's Reply to Mr.. aeaIy Re.
garding the Withdrawal q the
s.No Rent'' Manifesto
The Late Bishop Tait's Suecesssr-Death
Of Cardinal Donnet-Gernany's
Military Preparations.

NAPLES, December 2l.-A Passenger train
was stopped and robbed by an armed hand
The government has offered rssard for The
appreheusion of the robbers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
FRANCE.

PARIS, December 2l.--It is reported that
Cardinal Donnet, Archbishop of Bordeaux,
is dead.
Lqir.-The archbishop is not dead, only
seriously i'll.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

GEAR brings disgrace, bravery brings
honor cotrdrdics saves no man from has fate, /"
says the Caliph Omar; but DR.. BULBS Cough
Syrup has saved millions from an awful fate.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

For Tennessee and the Ohio valley, light
rain, toLotOed in the oestern portion BY colder,
clearing heather, pariobie Vinds, shifting to north
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

BUFFALO, December 2l.-One Of the most
destructive 6res that has visited Buffalo for
a long time occurred this afternoon, destroy
ing the new building Of the CORmereiql- I'D
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

Z Democratic aspirants 10 the speaker
of the House of Representatives SO far
unced are Carlisle, Randall, Springer,
erse, Black burn, Holman and Morrison.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
Congressman DibrelI Gets HIS Certif.

NASHVILLE, December 21.-The governor
has issued certificate OF election to q. g.
Dibrell, of the Third Congressional District
of Tennessee. This is the district of which
three counties were omitted by the legisla-
tive apportionment of act, which caused
discussion as to the validity of the act.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
z cane crop of South Mississippi is
y in excess of any heretofore produced,
yielding a handsome profit.

|ALMERs has become vindietiVe. He has
bis temper. and is about to jeopardize
ever of good will the people of Missis-
entertained for him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

FIVE THOUSAND turkeys, both live and
dressed, will arrive in time for Christmas at
Clements. Send in your orders early, before
the coming rush,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

H@-M MAKE your old things look like new
by using the Diamond Dyes, and you will be
happy. Any OF the fashionable colors for
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22

ReaF.Admiral Schenck.
DAYTON, o, December 2i.-Rsar-Admirsl
james F. Schenck died to-day of neuralgia
of the heart, aged seventy five years.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-22
THE NEW ARCHBISHOP.

DR.. Benson, selected ss Archbishop of Cam
terbury, lately became somewhat unpopular
with the Cornwall Non. Conformists, who
FIRST considered him couciliatory. The
cause Of his ofense was a sentence in his
address at q diocesan conference, in which
he accused II federation Society of issuin g
crafty forgeries and printed falsities.