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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-09
ABOUT FUTURES.
Victory for the Tennessee Brokerage
Association at Helena

A decision Of some importance has been
made at Heens, Ark, by Judge Caldwell, OF
the United States Court for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Arkansas, involving "future" con-
tracts. The style of the suit was the Ten
nessee Brokerage Association, OF Memphis,
E. F. Golsan, manager, Us. Moore & Co. The
amount sued for was $1,000 only, but the case
was test one, and in all there is about $40, 900
involved, besides an important legal question.
Moore & Co. purchased $50 bales OF cotton
some months ago, for delivery in March, and
asked to have their contract protected, after
ward putting up Margins sufficient to cover
the decline in prices. Later on, when the
margins were about 10 run out, Moore & Co.
were asked for more funds, which they re-
fused 10 supply, and the association closed
them ont, suing for the balance OF the un-
paid account.
Judge Csldwell's decision settles a vexed
point as TO the genuineness of the future
contracts. He decides that these contracts
made in good faith, cannot be violated, and
that Moore & Co. must settle the unpaid bal
ance. A clause in the contract alluded TO
was that it should become imperative and
void without notice, should the margin be-
come entirely exhausted, and that seven days
notice was to be given Moore & Co. that
names of persons might be given TO whom
the cotton was to BE- delivered should the lat
ter desire the cotton. This case was a square
suit on an open account. Mr.. Golsan, mana
ger of the Tennessee Brokerage Association,
was in attend ance on the trial.
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TRASk's VICTORY.
The Memphis avalanche" 10 -. sold
Possibly. 10 Nee. HIS Claim.

For some time The suit Of Capt. w. l..
Trask, city editor OF the Ledger, agsinst Col.
F. s. Nichols, editor Of the AtdL1nche and
others, has been before the Chancery Court.
Very few persons have been acquainted with
The merits Of the case, or knew exactly what
claim Capt. Trask had upon the ArdiGnche.
The paper has of late been run by a stock
company, of Shich Col. Nichols oWnr, or at
least controls, a majority of shares. Capt.
Trask, who owns about a third OF the 160
shares, has been practically excluded from
all voice in the paper or from the enjoyment
of any OF its profits. He considered from
this that 1t would be more TO his advantage
to have the paper sold out and his interest
Withdrawn. Accordingly he set up part
uersbip interest OF nearly one-third in the
properties, circulation, business and good
will Of the paper. the defendants would
not agree TO give him this, and excluded
him from "all dominion, control or partici-
patton" in the paper or its business. Trask's
bill asked that the partnership be wound up,
receiver appointed, and the Avalanche with
all its properties cold, and for an account
against the defendants for receipts.
Chancellor Mcdowell delivered q very
long and exhaustive opinion, which was
pocketed by one of the attorneys shortly
ailerward, and the APPEAL reporter could
not obtain it. 1t was a clear victory for
that the case should be referred to Clerk and
Master Black 10 ascertain Trask's exact in
terest, and the financial condition of the pa.
per and other similar matters; and If neces-
ssry to sell the paper. The case will, Of
course, be taken 10 the Supreme Court by
Col. Nichols. Should the judgment OF the
Chancery Court be sustained, the paper will
be sold in all probability. Rumor has it
that the present editor of the Avalanche will
buy the paper in, if sale is made. 1t is
said he has the backing. On the other hand,
it is whispered possible, that if the paper
briggs good round sum he will be willing
to part with his interest. OF course all sorts
of speculations were rife yesterday as to the
effect the decision would have on the paper,
and as TO the possible editorial changes that
would be occasioned by sale. Trask was
represented by Maj. w. D. Beard and Judge
I. w. Brown, while Nichols had Judge a.
L. Elicit and Col. B. NJ Estes az hes attorneys.
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RARE OPPORTUNITY
OF Purchasing Elegant Custom Made
Carriages at Reduced Rates.

Preparatory to taking charge of the Lilly
Carrisge Company Factory, 1 offer for sale,
from now TO the 1st of January, my entire
stock of carriages, comprising barouches,
rockaways, doctors phaetons, top and open
buggies of the latest styles, all my own
make, and irst-class in every particular, at
greatly reduced rates. l will also sell and
convey my une1pired lease OF present place
of business, together with improvements,
consisting of brick building, seventy-6ve by
twenty-five feet, used as a blacksmith and
wood shop, together with other fixtures and
improvements. The main building is thirty
eight feet front by eighty-six feet deep. For
further information spply TO
OWEN LILLY, A. and Il Adams street.
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OXFORD, m ISs.
The Cotton n arket-Money Plenty-Ihe
United States Court.

Regular Correspondence of the Appeal
OXFORD, December THE transit of
Venus. which took place yesterday, is fol-
lowed by a very cold wave from the North
the coolest day OF the season here.
The Hon. P. B. Murray, mayor of Oxford
and edi'or of the Falcon, is confined TO his
room with cold and fever to-day.
Cotton continues to come 10 market and
trade seems TO be much improved in all of
its channels, from wholesale to penny retail.
Our merchants are busy and the farmers are
hurrying to get through with their crops be-
fore the end of the year. Many OF them will
pay out of their indebtedness this season.
The diffusion of the big dollar through the
country among the people has already
caused them to feel confident and hopeful
for their future welfare. The coming Christ
u as promises TO be the gayest. for many
years. Preparations are being made by al
most every family for an unusually merry
time.
Judge r. A. Hill convened the United
States Court here last Monday, with pros
poets of its being rather protracted SEES
sion, as there are a number of important
criminal cases, besides much civil business
on the docket.
Clair Scott, the English actress, will APP
pear at our City Hall on the 9Th and 9Th
instant.
A daughter of the Rev. K. ii. Hewlett, OF
Clear Creek, was accidentally shot in The hip
by her little brother with an old shotgun.
Dr. Isom does not consider the wound fatal;
he says she is doing very we'll to-day.
Mrs. Senator Lamar has very much i'm
proved in health during the last two or three
months.
Martin Adams, colcred, who stole horse
from w. E. Bell near Taylors, and tied him
out in the woods for safe keeping, is now in
Jail in default of bond for his appearance at
court.
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LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Check the counter letters.
The FIRE season is upon US.
1t moderated slightly yesterday.
Pop at the matinee this afternoon.
Hotels are doing an excellent business.
Recorder Hadden's pot yesterday was
-Ric='s Surprise Party had large house
last night.
A aron Jacobs ~ been arrested because
HE dog bit small boy.
&c ,me is plenty in the market, even il
the amateur Nimrods DO get left.
The boys and girl, and the old folk- as
well, are happy over the approach of Christ
mas.
We are requested 10 announce that
children will not be admitted TO the Mozart
concert.
The Chancery sale OF the postoffice
building and the Court street couon-shed
has been postponed.
WIN. Black obtained judgment against
the Taxing District for S2SS6 80 in the
United States Court Yesterday.
superintendent Carnes, of the telephone
line, has an important notice 10 to-day's
paper, which should be read by all.
Nancy Zachry yesterday brought a suit
IOI IA uct nuSDtuu
IsrAel Zachry, on the ground OF abandon
nent.
Ed Walker, the oolored man who was
shot al the nsvy-ysrd day before yesterday,
died Yesterday. johnson has not yer been
caught.
Joanna Hill yesterday brought divorce
suit IN Chancery sgaInst her husband Israel
Hill, on the ground of abuse and failure to
support.
Justice c. f. Smith went down TO Ens-
ley's plantation yesterday afternoon te hold
an inquest the body OF man szid to
have been killed.
&c. r. Boles, who was arrested dsy be-
fore Yesterday for getting $50 under false
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LOCAL NOTICES.

Try Deans best Rio and J ava mixed coffee
If you want the best.
TELEPHONE your orders for plumbing 10
J. A. Bal ey's 2e5 Second street.
TELEPHONE Memphis Floral Co. for flowers
bouquets, etc. City Office at MeCarthy's.
The w. c. T. q. will hold their regular
monthly meeting this afternoon, at the intel
ligence office, Jefferson street.
IF anything is wrong with your watch or
jewelry, have 1t promptly and correctly re-
paired by ]. N. Mulford & Co., SSS Main.
CHAMBERLIN & SMITH receive fresh shell
oysters every day by express at their Crystal
Palace Oyster Parlors. Give them call.
If you are annoyed by yeur rubber, steel
or shell eyeglasses breaking, you can put
yourself out of misery and save expense by
purchasing pair OF Celluloid Eye. Glasses.
For sale by all leading jewellers and opti-
clans.
A, NJ. SToDDARD will sell at auction, this
evening and every evening until further
notice, at No. 228 Main street, the largest
collection of valuable books ever offered in
this city. The public sre cordially invited
to call and examine them.
LADIES and gents are respectfully invited
this afternoon, from 3 10 O'Clock, 10 Nine.
pile, twenty .five cents admission. Dancing
by gsslight. German. Hall, corner OF JET.
ferson and Second streets.
CHOICE dressed turkeys, celery. venison
hams, saddles and steaks, msllsri ducks,
quails, fresh Kentucky spare ribs and pork
also all kinds of fresh meats can
he had at Victor d. Fuchs's, 80 and II JEFF.
ferson street. for Sunday dinner. All orders
hiled promptly. Free delivery.
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A READY REVOLVER.
The Second Mate OF the Ida Darrag Ii
AfGer a Lazy Negro.

Joe Garfield, the second mate of the Ida
Dsrragh, was arrested yesterday afternoon
for shooting a negro rouster ON the boat.
The DArragh had stopped near Scanlan's
Landing 10 take on some wood. The negro
did not bestir himself enough to suit the
fsstidious taste Of Mr.. Garfield, and that
gentleman is said 10 have stirred him up
with a stick-a mate having a perfect right
10 chastise any of his employees who do no,
work fast enough. This right is guaranteed
to mates by the constitution. The negro
took different view of the matter from
Garfield, and picked up some Jumps of coal.
Garfield asked HIM what he intended doing
with the coal, and the negro replied that it
was his business. This, to the sensitive ears
of the mate, was an intimation that the
darby intended cutting his throat with a
lump of coal. Forthwith the nimble steam
boatman secured his pistol and opened fire
on the negro, shooting him in the eide. 1t
was reported that the mate had fired at him
Eve times. He admitted himself having
fired twice. The country has come to q
pretty psss, when a mate connot "whale'
darby who is lszy, and cannot shoot at him
several times without being arrested.
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COLORED CONFERENCE
Attended with q Great Deal of Interest
The Proceedings.

The African Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence, in It's fourteenth ANIMAL session, assem-
bled in this city December 9th, at o'clock
am, in Manson's chapel, the Ri. Rev. J. P.
Thompson, in the chair.
The conference was opened with the usual
ceremony; all necessary committees were
appointed. The Rev. L. ]. Scurlock, of Cof-
feevilie, Miss, was reelected secretary, and
the Revs. c. o. III. Thomas and w. L. Carr as
sistanis. Afferward the bishop delivered bis
episcopal address, which was listened to with
attention. Points under Department OF
Ministers" relative TO a cultivation Of min
isterial sympathy for each and all fellow
laborers, were at The most suspicious time
given. Ministers present were the Rt. Rev
j. 2. Thomas, of Newbern, n. Y; L. J.
Scurloek, A. A. Williams, G. Sims, w. Jones,
J. Halliday, of Pennsylvania, and A. L.
Scott.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Conference convened pursuant to adjourn
ment, the Ri. Rev. J. P. Thompson, in the
chair.
Devotional services were conducted by the
bishop, who read the twenty-third psalm and
seventeenth chapter of s.. John, occasionally
commenting on the more suggestive passages.
The seventeenth hymn was announced by Ell
der Wallace Jones. Tue roll of the conference
was called, and absentees noted. The 6uan-
ctaI report Oh tue mlnisttrs Oh Inc several
charges was made.
The examination Of ministerial characters
was sfterward called up and disposed Of
Some OF the names of those brethren who
we're M srked, and which were found in the
records OF "Charge and Complaint" were re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee By the
Committee on Complaints after investigation.
Brother q. w. Jones, who was suspended
last session Of the conference, was called up.
After explanation his suspension was re-
vOked. The Committee on Credentials re-
ported as folloEs:
Your Committee on Credentials respect-
fully report the following as proper delegates
10 > seat in this conference: We find that
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TRIAL NOTES.
Afer the RaftIe-Tbe Talk or "hat
Might Have Been.

Special TO the Appeal.
GRAND JUscTIos, Tenn, December o.
Last night the Memphis division nl''eo
homeward, but yet some were left 10 ngnt
their battles Ger sgain and tell oil what
"might have been"
Mr.. Bryson is said 10 have positively re-
fused $1,000 for Sue, and as she is IN "neip
to Gladstone, having been served ABOUT
three weeks before the trial, litter oil
world-beaters is expected.
Messrs. Howe & Dany, of s.: Paul, are
benefsctors to sporlsmen. A gentleman neIs
had with him a box of their lately invented
decovs. They are Of tin and wood, the up
right section OF the former and the noater OF
wood They are said TO be the most attract-
i've of al decoys made, as the thin seciion
SHOVE cut very clearly against the Ha.eI' ana
the ducks see them at greater distance.
Mr.. Zimmerman, of S.. Paul, says he mas
tried them and the solid decoys SIDE oy sioe
and found the ducks invariably came 10 the
tin sections. They are evidently convenient
beyond measure, So two dozen OF them PACK
into a tWelve-by sixteen box which, When
emptied of ducks, makes a revolving SHOOT
ing stool. l didn't quite catch the price, Dut
heard il said they were not only ehesPer
than any other kind but cost less Tor trans
portation.
Mr.. Joseph H. Dew, of Columbia, Tenn,
talks of giving up running dogs at held
trials. This must be taken with grain oil
salt, as his pride, Dan, was beaten on the trst
roundy of the derby.
The following dogs are said TO be going
down to Louisiana for the field trials there :
All-Aged Stskes-Sue and Peep-o'- Day,
by the Brysons; Victor, by Jerry Cockreil
and Sport Gays this same is cliPPer); Short
enters Frank H., who ran very credltably at
Fairmont on chickens; w. L. Mitchell, the
West Virginia champion wing shot, enters
Don, who won tine Eastern trials club mem
beers cup; ]. Z. Mask, of Grand junction,
enters his black bitch Ress; Sanborn enters
Count Noble and dsshing Novice. In the
derby Pink B., CsrrieJ J., Count Dan a Count
Noble-Nelly pzP) and Bondhu will start.
Gladstone, very Od-looking son OF
Gladstone, came near dying here on Wednes-
day morning from the effects of dose Tor
tapeworm, but be is now doing well and his
handler is happy.
The question of holding field trials here
is not yet decided, among the points TO be
considered is grounds; can they be secured?
We were posted off several patches, used the
year previous with good success.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
AdminisfrafOr's Sale.

TN pursuance of judgment rendered by the SUI
L creme Court of the State OF Arkansas and the
order OF the Probate Court of Crfttenden county
hereunder, will, administration de bonis non
of the estate of L w. Burgett. deceased, on the
Sd day OF January. ISSS.
in the Town of Marion in front of the courth ouse
door in said county. sell 70 the highest and best
bidder at pubic outcry, the following described
tracts Of land lying ana being situate In said Crit
teuden county. to witt y So u fr. sec 80; n
NE u of fr zee 30; NE u sec 81; ali of fr. sec. .;
i 4 sec 20; NV u sec. 81 in township 4. north Of
range east containing 1884 acres, more or less,
In oyn as the Home Place OF /. W. Burgett. ST.,
at cat Island in said county, and containing in IL
sixteen hundred (l6e0l acres, more or less; pro-
vided At said sale any one Will bid and offer at
least tWo-hirds 90 of he appraised value of said
lands upon which there are 80 acres OF cleared
land in hne state of cultivation, good dwelling
nouses steam GIN, tenant cabins and outhousez
usual IN frStclass cotton plantation In pursu-
soce m the order OF said courts all Of said lands
vii he sold in q body on credit of 3, and Is
nonI rs purchasers 10 have possession aItsr pay
1ent m first fnsta lment of one-tnird 20 Of pur
chase money, and viii be required 10 execute
,,res with approved 0nal security with in te
81 At Ter q Mt. from date OF notes until paid;
len retxfned on said lands. and said sale TO be
made sTrbiect to the approval Of tee Probate Court
~ C,rfttenden county, Ark For further 1nfOrma-
tian amply 70 Greer Adams. 50 East Court street.
Memphis Tenn, or to the undersigned on the
" II. ORDER Admir- de bonis non
of the estate of /. W. Burgett, decea=9c.
Ereer * Adams, AttOrDeJE
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MEMPHIS, December 7, 1882.

Inclosed please find letter from the Hon.
G. P. NJ. Turner, addressed to me, which has
80 much of the true Democratic ring in it
that L take the liberty of handing it 10 you
for publication without his knowledge.
Yours, truly, J. L. GooDBAR
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NFLAMMA'TORY.
A Saw MIL Takes Fire I'm the Northern
Part of the City.

A disastrous fire occurred last night in The
upper part of the city. The building burned
was A. Woodruff & Co.'s saw mill on Front
street, south of Mill, Chelsea. The alarm of
fire sounded between and O'Clock, and the
light from it crimsoned the whole of the
northern sky. A conhsgration in that por-
ton of the city is always dreaded, and OF
course the ususl alarm was felt last night.
A great crowd of people soon collected around
the building, which was seen to be burning
s.vsgely. The fire department arrived
promptly, and in twenty minutes had the
fire under control. The flames, however, h ad
N ade such Roadway that it was impossible
to do much more than coDine them. The
building and the machinery were almost a
complete lose. The lumber was nearly all
saved. The department had 10 work stesdlly
for hours in order 10 control the fire. The
saw mill of Messrs. Woodruff & Co., was one
of the most complete in The city, and it has
been doing a most thriving business. The
loss last night will probably reach $4,000,
which it is understood is fully covered by
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MEMPHIS, TENN, December 5, Ii

MEMPHIS, Tenn, December 5, 1Ss2
Mr.. ]. L. Goodbar, Memphis, Tenn:
DEAR SIR read with emotions o. genu.
inc gratitude and sincere thanks your letter
to me, published in a recent issue Of the
Memphis APPEAL, wherein you were pleased
TO tender TO me, as a token OF esteem and sp-
preciation for the humble part taken by me
in the last campaign, suit of clothes, 10 be
made by Messrs Murray & Ridsley, of this
city. In accepting the suit of clothes (which
l need badly 1 beg TO say that whether 1
did well or not in the campaign is not for
me to say, but of one thing 1 feel conscious,
and that is that / tried 10 the best of nv
poor ability to discharge what 1 regarded as
my duty 10 the good people of the State, and
rest assured, my dear sir, that whenever, in
my day, the same dangers threaten the State,
its institutions and its people 1 will be found
as near the front as l can go, bittling for the
right as against the wrong. With sincere
thanks for your extreme courtesy and con-
sideration, aud with promise that your
present shall be worn by me at the time of
the Inauguration OF the heroic Bate as Ten
nessee's governor, / am very truly your
friend, G.P. NJ. TURNER
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FOR LEASE.

DLANTATION-One OF the finest plantations in
L Shelby county, within "a miles from Mem
phs; 1850 acres of cultvatable land, fronting more
than one mile on fernando road; well fenced,
steam gin and grst mill, two gin-stands, well To-
Gated for custom; twenty-five acres oil clover pas
terms conveniently located; two dwelliDghouses
or settlements on the place, with outhouses, sta
ers conveniently distributed. Each of the dwell
tnghouses has four good rooms. There is also a
good storehouse with eight rooms on the fernando
road at an advantageous point for general mer-
chandise. The place is admirably adapted for IA
stock and condition-farm, besides including about
500 acres of excellent cotton land VIII lease the
entire property for a terms OF years. For terms
snd particulars apply to ID. Ii. SCALES,
80 Madison street Memphis
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Station ~ !" -, VI GAINESVILLE
-. W. Little, Charley Loulaoe and
". c. CANON are properly authorised dele
gates. We also have (which Is presen ed Tor
your cansideration) two sets OF credentials,
contestants, Brother Scott Martin and Primus
Duberry, from Baiesville Station, eubmi: ted.
The conference proceeded TO act, and after
due consideration both were seated, Brother
S. Martin and P. Duberrv.
Brother A. L. Scott was elected reporter OF
the conference to the Memphis APPEAL and
The Star of lion.
The conference adjourned by singing TO
gether Let Us SSeetly Live" etc. Appoint
ments for the night service we're made az
follows: The Rev. d ]. Adams at Z 80 pm.
Benediction by the Rev. John Halliday.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Birds! Birds!

A CONSIGNMENT OF SO best Hartz Mountain
"a Birds, in full song, will be told at private
sale and for cash only at greatly reduced prices
Sale commences Saturday, 9Th, and closes Sstur-
day 16 h. On exhibition at 2ll Main street. Store
open from O'Clock m. TO m.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. J. w. REID, of Cincinnati. is in the
city.
MISS CLARA DAMMANN has left the city
to visit friends at Nashville and Murfrees-
boro.
Col. WILLoUeHBY WILLIAMS, OF Nash
vile, died yesterday. He was a prominent
and well-known Tennessean.
DR.. J. A. WARREN, Alabama; Alexander
Moses, New Orleans, and Judge w. =. Wells,
Monticello, Ark, were visitors on Change
yesterday.
THE Rev. VIM. E. Boggs is % be in Mem
phis during this and next week; was 10 have
arrived last night, and will be the guest of
DR.. Erskine, 23S Beale street.