Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-23

representatives, oil the southern States on the
Atlantic coast were opposed to the approprl-
atoms for the Mississippi river.
THE Mississippi Republican, after a suspen-
sion of six months, has sgain made its appear
ance in Jackson. 1t is published by j. j.
Spelman, colored man of standing and
ability.
SECRETARY FoLGER, it is thought, contem-
plates making an important proposition In
connection with the outstanding skies. He
has authority to extend these bonds for
twenty-one years at three-per cent.
THE interest on the public debt of the
United States for the next fiscal year will
certainly not exceed S75,0O0,O0O. The pay
ment on account of pensions during the next
fiscal year will not be less than 500, 900.
robson. of New Jersey, has strong
opponent for the congressional nomination
in the person of the Hon. ames III. Nixon,
who has already secured respectable num-
Der of delegates and is making things hot
for the ex-secretary of the navy.
IT is now evident that Major Barksdale, of
the Carton is strong candidate for Con-
gress in the Seventh district. That district
has a powerful and active opposition, and
the i mination of such man as Hooker will
result in disaster to the Democracy.
THE Philadelphia Record is moving into
an elegant new building on Chestnut street,
adjoining the new postoffice, where it will
have fnely-appointed quarters. The build
ing, which has cost 10000, is OF granite,
seven stories high, surmounted by graceful
tower.
CONGRESSMAN GEORGE, of Oregon, is said
to be the first man ever reelected to Congress
| from that State. In connection with this
circumstance it is remarked that he did not
go home to look after his political fences,
| but remained at Washington attending to
his legislative duties.
THE Macon Telegraph and Messenger does
not like Alexander Stephens, but it seems to
worship Ben Hill as hero. Impressed with
| the fact that Senator Hill has come home to
die, it feelingly remarks: "The sun has never
| lighted up a grander way than that he trav-
eled, and the stars will never shine upon
nobler grave"
| EX-SENATOR JAMES HARLAN, of Iowa,
and Judge Wells, a member OF the former
| commission, have been selected as members
| of the new Alabama Claims Commission pro-
vided for in the Geneva award bill The
commission will probably be completed at
to morrow's cabinet meeting by the selection
| of the third member.
| GENERaL CHALMERS was interviewed in
| Washing IN Thursday by the correspondent
of the Nv Orleans Times Democrat. He
says that he is not on political mission, but
is on his way to Virginia to see his family.
He speaks confidently of his candidacy In
the Second Congressional district. He says
that there is only majority OF 800 votes IN
the district OF the white voters 500 are
Republicans and 2400 are Greenbackers. If
the Greenbackers, Republicans and indie
pendents support him he Is sure to be
elected. He says that if elected he will sup
| port the administration.
GENERAL NEAL Dow declares that the
temperance men are dissatisfied with the re-
suit of the Maine Republican Convention,
and they are to hold a meeting in a few days
to confer about the proper course to be taken
by them. II the objects OF the temperance
men cannot be effected through the Repub-
lican organization, then General Dow says
that steps will be taken which will end in
the overthrow of the Republicans OF Maine,
and probably throughout the country, or, as
he expressed himself further, the extreme
prohibitionists will let the Republican run
ners down on bare ground. These remarks
of Mr.. Dow are not surprising or soothing,
but they may exaggerate the feeling OF those
whom he is supposed to represent