Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-14

noon if he had prepared anything for public
delivery with regard to the Garfeld-C Chase
letter. He replied that he had considered
the matter carefully, and had concluded not
| to say or speak a word about it.
Mississippi River Improvement
The House Committee on Commerce heard
Lieutenant-C Colonel Comstocb, of the epgin-
eer corps of the United States army, and
Major Haired, one of the Louisiana MEM
bers of the Mississippi River Commission, in
regard to the proposed Improvements on that
river. The committee was directed to report
to the House with favorable recomme ndatiop.
sateIdo Indicted for Murder.
August c. Sateldo, indicted for the murder
of his brother, and also for assault with in
tent to kill Barton, of the National Repubii-
can, was arraigned in court this morning. To
both charges Sateldo pleaded mot guilty"
Robert Christy appeared as Sateldo's coun-
sci, and stated that the defense contemplated
a motion to quash the indictment for murder
The case will be heard Monday.
Pardon Asked for Mason.
The friends of Sergeant Mason, who shot
at Guiteau, having stated that there was
fatal defect in the trial, that the judge advo-
cate was sworn before Mason was brought
into court, the officers present at the trial say
the error was Immediately remedied by the
president of the court, who stopped the pro-
ceedings until the prisoner was brought in.
IeLftlODS ClTCuIdllOn EOI Tic
unconstitutional pardon OF Mason.
Supreme Court Dccfsfos.
The Supreme Court to-day decided the case
of Charles I. Root executor, Us. the Lake Shore
Railroad Company. This suit was brought by
Root against the railway company for in
fringement of patent upon what is known
as the Tanner car-brake. The Court holds
that the complainant has adequate remedy
for the wrongs of which he complains in an
action at law for the recovery of damages,
and that no ground for equitable relief is
presented.
Copyright Cosvention.
The following has been furnished by the
department of state: 1.-THE statements in
the London AhenPun that negotiations for
a copyright convention between Great
Britain and the United States have been sus-
pended by President Arthur and Mr.. Ere
linghuysen are incorrect. The state of the
negotiations is this: A project for the con-
vention, which has been approved by the
leading publishers and authors, was submit
ted to Great Britain, and a counter-project
has been submitted by Great Britain to the
United States. Both projects are now in the
hands of the public printer, and as soon as
copies can be obtained they will be submit
ted, with view to continuing the negotia-
tions."
Want the True inw"rdness of the
The resolution of Belmont, in the House
to-day, inquiring as to the authority by
which Prescott was appointed envoy to Peru
and Chill, and out of what appropriation he
is to be paid, is said to be the beginning of
an effort to discover the precise relations
which have for a long time existed between
the state department and Prescott. Some of
the members, in discussing the resolution of
Belmont suggested that it was very likely
the envoy;would become a scapegoat 10 those
who appointed him. The friends of Prescott
say that as the President appointed and the
Senate confirmed the envoy the authority is
evident, and that he will be paid from the
contingent fund of the state department,
unless special appropriation is made for
the expenses of the mission.
How the Assassin Is Getting Along.
A visit to the Jail to-day shows that Gui-
teau has lost much of his loquaciousness
and has become almost taciturn. He takes
very little interest in visitors except TO sell
them photos and autographs. He is not tax
ing subscriptions to his book. He has gained
flesh since the trial, and his color has greatly
improved. The warden says he spends no
time in religious exercises, rarely reading
the Bible, and he has never been seen pray
ing. At the same time he does not appear
to be depressed, and, if questioned, asserts
he was ard is inspired. He has shown
no eIultaiion over the severe sentence
in the Mason case. He spends the
greater part of the day and night read
ing the proofs of his new edition of Truth
Warden Croker says his prisoner exhibits
no signs of insanity. All the officers of the
Jail watch Guiteau carefully, and none OF
them see any signs of increasing mental dis
order. In conversation he never alludes to
his death, but says Ego" instead; 81 suppose
I've got to go" being frequent phrase with |
him. Warden Crocker does not think he
will commit suicide, and is sure the prisoners
health and insolence will remain unimpaired |
to the last.
Interesting Correspondence.
The following letters in reference to the |
vacant associate justiceship of the United |
States Supreme Court were made public |
to-day:
No 20 NASSAU ST. N. Y. March 5. 1882
Mr.. PREsIDENT-Absence prevented an &C.
acknowledgement of your two esteemed letters, |
which were found here awaiting my return |
from Utica. The high and une xpected honor |
you proffer by selecting me as an associate |
justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States is greatly valued 1t will ever be a |
matter of pride and satisfaction that you and |
the Senate deemed me fit for 30 grave and |
exalted trust; but, for reasons which you
would to appreciate, am strained to de-
cline. Although urgent demands on my |
time just now prevent my accepting your cor
dial invitation TO PISS few days with you
in Washington, let me hold this as pleasure
deferred bat not lost l have the honor to
be, sincerely, your obedient servant,
ROSCOE CONKLING.
SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, March 6, 1892.
To His Excellency the President:
Mr.. PREsIDENT-I have received, through
the secretary of state, your very fattering
offer OF the appointment Of associate justice
of the Supreme Court. l thank you sincerely
for this highIy-valued proof Of your good
opinion, but feel, for reasoDs, that ought
not to accept it. l shall cherish this mark
OF your kindness and good opinion-though
l did not need this proof of it-ss one of the
most pleasant OF my life. l am, sir, very
respectfully yours, GEORGE F. EDMUSDs.
III MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE,
To the President:
Mr. PREsIDENT-I am deeply touched at
the manifest consideration you have shown
me in connection with the associate Judge
ship, but further ref zction has not enabled
me to change the views / expressed to Mr.
Frelinghuysen. With the sincere hope that
you have experienced no embarrassment
from the delay your kindness has caused, l
am, faithfully yours, GEO. F. EDMUNDs.
HARDER Heard Prom
Lieutenant Harder has sent the secretary
of the navy a short statement of bis journey
toward Irkoutsk, as follows: ave left Paris
at am and came direct to St. Petersburg,
arriving Monday evening, the 23d. 1 saw
Hoffman that evening, but learned nothing
of further importance. l telegraphed Dan
asking his plans, and received the
following:
"'Wi1 proceed west slowly with nine men, if
my eyes permit, next Monday, the 9th. Have
gathered all data and will meet you at ToInsk.
Lena 5 owner wants 3O000r for the entire spring
and summer. Ny plan to man her with our
men and search for chipp: Bennett telesraphs
Jackson he will have her Jackson will arrive in
three days What are your relations with him. II
you take the Lena l strongly advise keeping our
men. Bring small navigation outfit Send mail
IN care of governor al TomAk. Answer.
DANENHOwER'
Yesterday, with Hoffman, / called upon
General Ignstieff and the governor general
Of Siberia, also the minister OF marine All