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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-21
Sufferers i'm War, Friends I'm Peace.


A large number of Michigan veterans of the
war, who suffered in rebel prisons, held meet
ing at Grand Rapids, recently, and organized
q society.
In the evening the ex-prisoners, together
with members of Custer and Champlin posts,
grand army republic, banqueted at the armory
of Co. b. The hall was handsomely decorated
with evergreens and the walls covered with
notices, the inscriptions being appropriate to
the occasion.
The exercises Of the evening were opened
with prayer by the Rev. j. s. Preston, chaplain
OF the state association. The address of wei
come was delivered by Col. A. T. McReynolds
OF Grand Rapids, and the response by Capt Z.
g.. Hamilton. The latter said: Michigan
soldiers in the rebellion were numbered by the
thousands and were always I'm the van. The
luster of their valor has never lost its briiancy
and their renown Is as wide as the nation'i
boundaries. Berry's third infantry, the iron
brigade and LOOMS battery are among those
that are remembered by all In the service.
Grand Rapids was not lacking In military zeal
and this county furnished 2,0l4 soldiers for the
Union army. But IL is not of Michigan's
soldiers that we have TO deal with tonight but
II is OF the Union prisoners of war. Only those
suffering the agonies Of Andersonville and Lib
BY can understand the torturcs endured.
Nothing but desoation, hours OF weary wait
ing. Time passes and direct suffering
comes In the awful prison. Death rather
than dishonor was endured by many a brave
boy. Thousands dragged their skeleton bodies
10 the dead line, desiring death rather than life.
Some have survived, but with shattered consti-
buttons. The sufferings in southern prisons
have been the cause OF congressional nvestiga-
ton. II has been ascertained that of 10000
prisoners at AndersOnville, $1,000 died At the
close of the war 100000 ex-prisoners of war
were living. Seventeen years later but 100,O0
remain. At this rapid rate OF decrease, I'm 1880
but handful Of these southern sufferers will
remain. The object OF this association Is IL
form brotherhood for social unions, and Ia
obtain, II possible, suitable monetary recon.
pense for those physically disabled from con.
tnement The present prosperity Of the united
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-21
An Ancient Building Burned.

Dispatches announce the destruction of the
old capitol building at Lansing. AT the time Of
the fire, it was occupied by Piatt & Bros,
handle manufacturers, and by the grand army
of the republic. The loss on the building and
material will be fully covered by insurance, but
Piatt Bros. will lose largely In consequence OF
stoppage of business and failure TO fulfill large
contracts already made.
This ancient structure was commenced soon
after the decision was made by the legislature
70 remove the capital from Detroit to Lansing,
the act for its construction being approved
March 16, 1S47. 1t was first occupied 10y the
legislature in lS4S. In 1865 the legislature pro-
vided for an enlargement of the building by the
addition of 10 feet at the south end. The cost
of the structure was the follows:
Original building. .Slo,01l %
Addition in 1860. ................... 3,9l ~
lOtdl' .''''''''' ''''' $3.50 @-~'"A" W.
The old structure was vacated by the last OF
the state officers in December, 1878, and under
authority of an act passed in 1879, the building
was sold with two lots, 10 +. y Smith, George
E. Ramsey and Myron Green for $500. They
rented it to various private parties and subse-
quently sold Il TO A. A. Piatt. 1t has been sew
eral times on fire but hitherto without serious
loss or damage.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-21

There cannot be greater treachery
than to raise confidence and then de-
ceive It.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1882-12-21

Tie Tlkut VI way W Tic SOluIuuus huu Ed6tcTu
railway company through the Columbus bar
racks grounds At the adjournment the post
Office appropriation bill was still being con-
sidered.
SENATE. 15.-The tobacco
trade Vt Cincinnati presented petition for a re-
peal of the tax on tobacco. Mr.. Ferry of Mich
igan, reported favorably the bill making 1t an
offense punishable by fine and imprisonment to
personate q postoffice inspector. The bill was
placed on the calendar. Mr.. Anthony OF Rhode
Island, reported an amendment on the resolu-
tion calling for the report OF the tariff COM
mission, providing for the printing OF $1,000
copies OF the report In full, for the use Of con-
gress and the commission, and 2l,OOO copies
without testimony for the use Of the two houses.
The French spoilation bill was taken up and ad-
vocated by Messrs. Hoar, Sherman and Bayard.
After short debate the bill was amended. The
Senate resumed consideration OF the Pendleton
civil service bill. Mr.. Miller of New York open
cd the discussion He believed that the passage
Of this bill would place the tenure of appointive
.ffices where 1t was during the first 80 years of
cur national life and that the talk Of life tenure
az advocated by the Senator from Georgia
would do to brighten children, but was Of no
avail TO deter thinking men from supporting
the bill. Senator George Of Missouri, thought
Its passage would inaugurate most important
and necessary reform against evils of the most
momentous character. Mr. Pendleton favored an
amendment requiring the civil service commits
sioners to be confirmed by the Senate. Mr.. Bay
ard spoke of the Importance of reforming the civil
service and pledged himself to support the pend
ing bill. Two amendments were offered by Mr..
Morgan OF Alabama, one providing that no adj
vice or recommendation OF an applicant, given
by a senator, shall be received OF considered by
the examiners, unless II shall have been asked
In writing by one or more OF them, and the 9TH
er authorizing the appointment In each state Of
five examiners not In the service Of the United
States, and only three Of them belonging TO the
same party, TO examine applicants In their re-
spective states. Mr.. Voorhees, called for his res
furnish the Senate all information In his pos
session relating 10 any dispute between the
Cherokee Indians and the United States. The
resolution was adopted Mr.. Blair of New
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
TerrIae storm IN Henry County. Ia.

BURLINeToN, IA, June 19.-On Saturday
night at IL o'clock terrific storm passed in a
southwesteriy direction of DesMoines and
Henry counties. In Burlington only rain and
hail fell, bal one mile south OF the city the
hurricane bew down barns, houses, orchards,
and destroy d a vast amount of property, but
none are re. orted killed. The electrical dis
constantly for two hours. At Mt. Pleasant,
twenty eight miles west, the the hurricane
was very destructive. Two storms met over
the town at IL 80, and, accompanied by rain
and hail, brok' fearful fury, demolishing
entirely the ptist church, which cost
$25 900; II .1g the spire from the Presby-
terrain chr res high in the air, and inverting
it, the pom. lI7ck the sidewalk in front of the
church sDd va driven into the ground many
feet - owe and roofs of all the churches
in the 30. .orn off and otherwise dam
aged. very business house in the
city " -oofed and damaged, and the
park = hlic Square filled with ito
r-sfs ~ % punches like wads OF paper.
The ram 49, 1ch damage to merchandise,
and las'-, ~ forty minutes. Three hun
dred fTt 1ss are unroofed, not a single
chimney t standing, and thousands of
trees WIS., isted off. Three large brick
schooiho &c in ruins, but the college
build led, being protected by 2 fine
grove Of n the campus, which are all
down Cd 20 persons are reported killed,
a mother e son, named Scott, who live
meas Re sly Nine persons were seriously
injured IN lie town. The Insane Aospital,
with CO stes, in the track, is not dam
aged. lie .1ss in Mt. Pleasant is above
$3.50 o'9. .ity freight-cars standing on
side irack e mile east of Mt. Pleasant,
were ,ree. i upon the main line and a
Chic : rlington and Quincy freight
lraii . ieied there, wrecking them COM
plete,y. kogneer A. NJ. Parneter was slight
" injured.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
Secand DIsna ch.

Special to the Appeal.
NASHVILLE, June 19.-The indications
seem to point TO one OF the largest, if not the
largest, conventions ever seen in Nashville
All is excitement and hubSub. The rotunda
of the Maxwell House is crowded with dele
gates discussing the situation. A caucus,
attended by several hundred delegates, was
held at the Masonic Theater tonight, at
which speeches were made by Senator'S
Harris and Jackson, Colonels Savage and
Colyar, and Ex-G,vernsr Marks. They
all advocated harmony and nomination to-
morrow. The general impression prevails
that Colonel Colysr will be nominated. Col
onel Patterson, of Memphis, will be tempo
rary chairman, and either Elk Chancellor
Morgan, james D. Richardson or H. P.
Fowlkes will be permanent chairman. An
effort will be made to conclude the business
of the convention tomorrow. At the Shelby
county delegation caucus the Hon. Casey
Young was chairman, and S. L. Barinds sec
rotary. Colonel Josiah Patterson was recon-
mended as the choice of the delegation for
permanent chairman. Colonel r. F. Looney
was selected to represent the county on the
Committee on Permanent Organic alton.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

The Washington correspondent Of The
New York World says that thorough cam
vass has been made by two prominent menu
bcrs If the House of Representatives, and
the result of their canvass has been sent to
the State Executive Committee in several of
the Southern States. It figures out a DINO
cratic majority of at least fifteen over all in
the Forty eighth Congress, and bases this
maj )rity on gains 10 fifteen or twenty States,
principally in Texas, Missouri, Connecticut,
South Carolina, Illinois, Indians, Ohio,
West Virginis, Pennsy lvania, California,
Mississippi and New York. While there are
prospects OF gains in such States as Massa-
chus5tts, Maine, New Hampshire and Wis
consin, the gentlemen who made this Can
vsss preferred footing up the gains without
taking these States into consideration, as
they we're DESTROYS OF counting gains only
where they were assured. This ia encour-
aging; but Democrats must be united 10
make it possible.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

OUR latest dispatches fr m Nashville, as a
result Of friendly consultation and a rally
ing meeting at the operahouse-at which
Senator'S Harris and Jackson, and Elk Gov
ernor Marks and Colonel Colyar were the
principal reakers-convey the reassuring
news that the State D, mocratic Convention
is likely to accomplish its work to-
day, and in harmonious spirit. Mem
phis may possibly be houored with the
temporary and perhaps the permanent chair
manship. The contest FOR the gubarnatorial
Office, since Ex-Governor Marks has positive
ly retired from the field, seems TO have mar
rowed to Bate AMI Colyar, with the chances
in favor of the latter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

DETROIT, June l9.-Yesterday about noon
a cyclone struck southeast of Bay City, Ding
much damage. A barn belonging TO
Frank Fitzhugh was torn down and a colt
carried twenty rods and killed. The house
Of Thomas Joyce was also completely demol-
ished. Mrs Delas Caster was badly cut by
falling timbers, and a little girl named Simp-
son was carried twenty feet from where she
stood, striking against fence and injuring
her SO that she will probably die. A small
boy, named John Carroll, had his skull frac-
tursd and will probably die; while Mrs.
Joyce, her daughter and another of the Car
roll boys, were badly bruised. They were
all in Joyce's house when it was de-
molIshed. The track Of the storm was about
eighty rode wide, and in Its path fences,
trees, etc, were swept away clear. There was
also severe STERN at Essexville, down the
river from Bay City, but no injury is reported
save from the accompanying hail and rain.
TIE same storm evidently Swept through
portions OF Tuscola and Huron counties,
q log great damage, especially four miles
nor'h Of Gagetown, where il tore down
Nathan Lundy's house and barn, and NAL
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The issue OF
standard silver dollars from the minis for
the week ending June 18th, was III ,49S,
against 22S, 49S the corresponding period
last year.
The Senate Judiciary Committee recon-
mends the confirmation of the nominations
for the Utah Commission.
Secretary Folger will soon issue a circular
to the collectors of customs fixing a specific
duty of fifty cents per pound on knit shirts
and drawers.
Leave of absence was granted to all the
members Of the Grand Army of the Republic
and members of the District militia in the
treasury department who desire to partici-
pate in the Baltimore encampments.
Ex-senator james Harlan, of Iowa, and
Judge Wells, a member of the former COM
mission, 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.
The investigation of the character OF the
sureties for the payment of the tax on whisky
in bond has developed the fact that several
bondsmen are under very heavy obligations,
and that certain number of men are on
many bonds; but so far nothing has been ad-
duced against the suficiency of the bonds.
The next step to be taken in the investiga-
ton is with reference to the solvencY Of the
sureties
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

THE awful loss If life and destruction Of
property in the Northwest, and as near to us
as Illinois, result Of the storm of Sunday
night, is the saddest news we have been
called upon to print in the APPEAL in some
weeks. The cyclone, part of which expended
itself here in a very violent electric, wind
and rain-storm, lasting for some
hours, extended the whole way
across The country from Iowa to New
England, where it expended itself with al
most freshened fury. A; Manhattan Beach
the usual Sunday concerts were suspended
as consequence OF it, and we shall not be
surprised if from the whole north Atlantic
coast the next few days brings US the par
ticulars OF unparalleled disasters.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

TIE Montgomery Adrertiser says that the
verdict Of the press of Alabama upon the
late Democratic Convention of that State Is
a favorable enc. No signs Of discomfort are
visible. The tone of the press is commenda-
tory in an unususl degree. The general
opinion is that no ADLER or more representa-
tive body Of men ever sat in State conven-
ton. The nominees, one and all, meet with
unqualified endorsement. General O'NeaPs
nomination has provoked no little enthusi-
asm. Nc doubts are expressed rs to the
election of the ticket by overwhelming ma
jorities Some of the journals pause in their
comments to warn the people against the
dangers of apathy and careleseness induced
by sense of security. All realize the bless
iugs wrought by Democratic rule, and the
NJ css-ity for it's continuance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
BEFORETHE BATTLE
Nashville Filled with Delegates to the
State Democratic COnventfOn-The
State Debt the Paramount
Question OF Interest.
Candidates as Thick as Blackberries-
Indications Point to the Nomination
OF COIyar-Caucus OF Shelby
County Delegation.

Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, June 19.-Nashville is filled
with Democrats from all quarters and OF
every conceivable opinion. On all sides can
be heard the syrobolical words: Fifty
and-four, siIty-and-six, 6fty-and-three;
Submit the question back to the people and
let them settle it by elscting legislators
whose views shall be discussed on the stump"
These mystical sepfencea- greet The delegates
everywhere; in the rotunda OF the Maxwell
House, on the street corners, in the saloons
and at private residences. Indeed, Nash
vile tonight contains more scholars who
are trying to solve the arithmetical problem
that threatens to divide the Democracy of
the State than was ever congregated in any
one schoolhouse. The only thing that can
be stated as a certainty is, that majority of
the delegates present are in favor of inserting
in the platform plank TO settle the debt at
ffty-and-four. The late settlement will be
denounced and lite repeal demanded.
CANDIDATES
are as thick as blackberries in July. 1t is
stated tonight that Marks has positively de-
clined to permit his name to go before the
convention. General Bate and Colonel Col
var are perhaps the two most prominent
men who will have the largest following,
although the platform adopted tomorrow
may change the aspect of affairs as they pre-
sent themselves tonight.
THE SHELBY COUNTY DELEGATES HELD
CAUCUS
this evening at the Maxwell House. Hop, |
Casey Young was made chairman. In view
of the fact that West Tennessee will not pre-
sent the name of any candidate for guberna-
torial honors, it is generally conceded that |
the permanent chairman of the convention |
will go to West Tennessee. Colonel Josiah |
Patterson was selected as the unanimous
choice of the Shelby county delegates for th at
position. Colonel NJ. c. Galloway was Sc
lected TO represent the county on the Com
mittee on Resolutions, and Colonel r. F.
Looney on the Committee on Permanent
Organic ition.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
WIRE WAITS.

Tyrone, Penn, June 19.-Morrison's large
paper mill burned yesterday. Loss, $3.50
900; insurance. $4,000.
Cincinnati, June 19.-Richard Dyer, assist
ant United States district attorney, died
yesterday OF consumption.
Fargo, D. T., June ia special saws
Stephens & Seers' livery stables burned.
Loss, SIS, 700; small insurance.
Chicago, June 19.-The National Couven-
ton of Music Teachers, heretofore announced
for next week, has been postponed, and will
be held here from July 5ih to 9TH.
New York, June 19.-Political pressure Is
being brought to bear on Governor Cornell
to induce him to refrain from signing the
elevated railroad tax bill. 1t is thought,
however, that it will become law.
Detroit, June 19.-Sheferly & Bakers
sash and blind factory in this city, with a
considerable amount Of manufactured stock,
burned this morning. The firms loss is
$1,000; insured for $4,000. w. H Stevens,
who owned the bnilGing, a four-story brick,
lost $4,000; no insurance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
BISHOP GILMOUR
Denounced As Slanderer by Editor
COWIes, of the Cleveland Leader.

CLEVELAND, June 19.-Editor Cowles, of
the Leader, was tried before a magistrate to-
day on the charge OF assault upon Father
Houck, private secretary of Bishop Gilmour,
whom Mr.. Cowles elected from his Office last
Thursday. The testimony clearly showed
that the letter coolly sent by Bishop Gilmour
for publication, Father Houck being the
messenger, accused Mr.. Cowles, in effect, of
brutallY tTeatiog his youngest daughter, who
had been an invalid for twenty months, and
is lying very low at her fathers house, where
ii is we'll known that she has received the
tenderest care. Mr.. Cowles, on the witness
stand, denounced Bishop Gilmour, who was
present, as 4 slanderer, and denied that there
was any truth in his charge. The bishop
offered no evidence 10 prove his charge.
Nearly the entire community, including M any
of the bishops people, condemned his action
in the matter. After hearing all the testi
mony the magistrate decided that Mr.. Cowles
was guilty OF a technical assault on Father
Houck, and fined him simply costa.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20
FIRST DAYS SHOOT
OF the Louisville Sporfsmen's AssOeia.
tion-A Memphis Man Among
the winners.

LOUISVILLE, June 19.-The first days
shoot of the Louisville Sportsmsn Associa-
ton commenced to-day with very large at
tendance of noted shots from all over the
county. The shooting was very good and the
prizes large. Over 1900 birds we're killed.
The frat match was for purse of 5000. The
class shooting, 5 single birds, 2lbards rise,
was won as follows: First money, S95, was
divided between Messrs. Meadows, Gillette
and Vsssi second money, SIS, was divided
between Messrs. Orv, Watson and Whitstrul;
third money, S3s, was won by Shaw. The
second match was for purse OF 800; class
shooting, 10 single birds, Is yards rise, was
divided as follows: First money, 1882 40,
was divided between Messrs. Meadows, Tuck
er and Beaman; second money, SI09 AZ, was
won by Wicks; third money, S73 43, was di-
vided between Messrs. Cousin, Barlow and
Wagner. The third match was for purse
of $500; class shooting, 8 single birds, %
yards rise, was divided follows: First
money, 1894 70, was divided between MesErs.
Tunstall, Leland and Hazard second money,
SIG IS, was divided between Messrs. Tur-
rell and Nelson. The third tie was not shot
of. The shoot will continue Eve days.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

The Republicans in Washington are
threatening the South with Stalwart meas
ures, bloody-shirt reprisals under the
fifteenth amendment, in case they have ma
jority in the next House, as they every day
reassure themselves. To defeat this infa-
nous scheme for perpeiua,ing power which
has already cost the country 20 much in rob-
berry and wrong. the Democrats of the South
must unite and again present solid front.
l. is only by divisions in the party an by
the encouragement of Independents that the
Republicans can hope for success. On an
isius OF princi pies and of party history they
cannot successfully maintain themselves be-
fore the people.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-20

lently smuggled into the act by certain we'll
known senators, who had an interest in the
claim. A committee appointed y'the House
OF Representatives to investigate the trans
action found the charges to be true, and
recommended repeal of the act Of copfrma-
ton. Congress accordingly repealed the act
Of confirmation Of 1858. Judge Billings has
now decided that the act OF 1853 was not a
complete grant, and that Congress had the
power to recall the grant by a repeal of the
act Of confirmation. This decision gives to
the State of Louisiana $4,000 acres OF
swamp land, which has been claimed by the
SlidelI heirs and others for the last twenty
years. 1t also puts at rest the rights of some
200 settlers, who have gone on the lands dur
ing the last twenty-five years and made val
II q Die improvements