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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-02-01
MISCELLANEOUS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
LETTING No. @.

CSEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
= Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Company until February 13 1852, at II O'Clock
about FORTY eight miles from Arcadia TO Shreye
port. on the line of the ", 8. and p. r. R., in
Louisiana.
Profiles, plaEs and specifications can be seen,
and blank forms far proposals can be obtained at
the Office of r. Y. DAbney, Chief Engineer and Su
perintendent Rt Monroe, La and at the of.iee Of
q. Bouscsren Consulting Engineer, 49, Vine street,
Cincinnati Ohio.
All bids must be addressed TO John Scott Gene
nal Manager 1874 Vine street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The company reserves the right 10 reject any or
ali bids q. BOUSCAREN.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-02-01
LEE LINE STEAMERS.

For Glendale, Helena and Friars Point.
James Lee,
Stack Lee, master Whitlow, clerk. e4EEz11Zs44izsk
viii leave as above on every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, Of pm.
Ofana No 2 Madison street
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For DYERSBURG.

For Dyersburg, Key Corner and all Way
Landfngs-Steamer
Mark Twain, >sI@N
W. P. Hall. ......master ]. D. Fullef.
Will leave as above EVERY MONDAY, at I'm.
Will give strict attention to all Way Business.
For freight or passage apply on board.
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LOTTERY.
TheLlTTLEHAvANA COMPANY
Supplement to Royal Havana Lottery
TAKES PLACE
February q. 1882. March II, 1852.
RebruarV % I&s2. March 2S. ISS2.

each-927 Prizes (U.S. Currency $4,000.
Desiring to meet the very general demand for
Low priced Tickets, we have devised Supplement
tsry Series of Prizes, based upon the Regular Draw
fngs of the Royal Havana Lottery, the amount OF
Prizes in which follows:
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FOR WHITE AND BLACK RIVER

FOR WHITE AND BLACK RIVERS.
MILT HARRY LINE-Memphfs White
and Black River U. s. Mail Packet.
For Indian Bay, st. Charles, Clarendon, Devalls
Bluff, Des Arc, Augusta, Jacksonport, Searcy,
Batesville, Powhattan, and PocahontRs, The
new and elegant steamer
IOsie Harry, 80
N. r. Harry, Master,
On and after September Sd will leave Mem
phis EVERY SATURDAY, at 5 pm, connecting
direct with the new Black river U. s. mail packet
MILF HARRY for Powhattan and Pocahontas,
and with Daily Packets to Batesv1le and Upper
White river. Through rates to al points
EretSht Gopsiauled tn Milt harry Line, Memphis
or Te<se1So, WI. Is Pspsrz1y toz-eE.ca,
ONCE, No. D raa,lss3l ss>u-<.
Z. W. LIGHTBURNE, Agent, 2 Monroe 1t.
FOR HALES POINT AND OSCEOLA
Tri-WeekIy O. .. Mall Packef-For Fan
dolph, Fulton, Osceola and way LANDINGS.
COahOma, salk-S
Henry Cooper. master VIM. Smithers........cIerk
viii leave Memphis every MONDAY, WEDNES-
DAY and FRIDAY, at Pm. For Information sp,
ply on board. or to No. 3 Madison street
LEE LINE STEAMERS.
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s<T The above sale Is postponed until tbs 2zfh
of February. BY consent OF ali parties
Z. DUDLEY FRAYsEE, Trustee.
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POOR AND INSANE.

An order was entered by the court that
when an assessor assesses poll-tax separate
and apart from the property of said person,
they shall not be allowed any compensation
for said poll-tax. 1t was also ordered by the
court that the clerk of this court send copy
of this order to each assessor in the county
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
Price Four Cents.
Unjust and Cowardly.

It is to be regretted that any reputable papers in the State should be led by their disappointment over the defeat of the Par allel road scheme to insinuats charges against the Senators who voted against that measure and in support of the majority of the con- mittee. It is not only unjust, out coEardly, to make suggestions of this character with out shred of evidence upon which to base them. Not one of the Parallel organs has the courage to select any individual member of the Senate as open to the charge of corrup- tion, but the insinuation is made general, and intended to convey the impression that ma jority of the Senators voting against the bill were either bought or bull dozed." No one acquainted with the character of these men would think of making any such charge, nor is it believed by the gentlemen who man aged the contest in aid of the special charter Only one Fairfield county Senator voted for the charter, although Fairfield county is sup posed to have the greatest interest in the matter. And yet we do not believe that any intelligent resident of that county believes that any of its senators voted corruptIy. And we believe the same is true of the people of every Senatorial district in the State When men like Cheney, Upson, Strickland, Elton, Brown, Colt, Hoyt, etc, can be bought up in Connecticut it will be time to give up the popular system of gov
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
Sournal au0 Courier.
Wednesday M forming, April 12. 1882.
THE NIoRMON CONFERENCE.

The ffty.second annual conference of the Mormon Church has finished it's sessions. It | has been one of the most important meetings of the leaders of the Church which has ever
 been held, and very significant one as re- vealing the temper in which the issue raised
 by the EdmundS bill is to be met. The
 whole hierarchy of Utah took part in the
 proceedings, and the congregation of the
 Saints numbered over eleven thousand.
 The advice given at this conference was
 all of one kind. In his opening address Presi-
 dent Taylor said ''The antagonism we now
 experience here has always existed, but we
 have also come out of our troubles strength
 ened. say to you be calm, for the Lord
 God omnipotent reigneth, and he will take
 care of us." Other speakers exhorted the
 Saints to pay no attention whatever to out
 side matters, but to live their religion, leave the direction of affairs to their priesthood
 and the result in the hands of Gcd. Apostles Smith and Lyman rejoioed in the publicity now being given to the subject of Mormon ism, as publicity would certainly lead to a large increase of converts in the Eastern States Bishops Sharp and Cuff challenged the Union to show more conspicuous exam pies of loyalty than those that brighten the records of Utah. Bishop Hatch referred to Revolutionary" ancestry and Apostle Brigham Young alluded to the advocacy of warlike measures with which he was not him. self in sympathy. ''I am not ," he said, Gal together behigerent, and am not advocating warlike measures, but do want to advocate our standing true and steadfast all the time.
 If 1 am to be persecuted for living my reli- zion, why, I am to be persecuted that is all, and dodging the issue will not change it. have read the bill passed to iniure us. but am satisfied that everything will come out all right, that the designs of our enemies will be frustrated and confusion will come upon them" Apostle Woodruff reminded the en- emies of the Church that it costs great deal to shed the blood of Gods people" " and Apostle Lorenzo Snow said: q do not have any fear or trouble about fiery ordeals, but if any do come we should all be ready for them" Apostle Snow could even find some good in the Edmunds bill. He said: ''There is something good in it, for it legalizss every Issue rom plural marriages up to January l, 1883, when the marriages had been per formed by the ceremonies of the Mormon sect, although if any one had been guilty of bigamy or polygamy outside the ceremonies of the Mormon sect his issue is not legiti- mate.
 But while there was much smooth and calming talk, there was no disposition shown to abandon polygamy. On the contrary the Saints were exhorted to be true to their wives and the principles of the Church. And the response by the great congregation to this exhortation is described a3 very determined and impressive. Nevertheless, polygany must go, and the sooner the Mormon leaders awake to this fact the better will it be for them and their followers
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
COMMUNICATIONS.
The High School Examinations,

The High School lExaninationss
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 A few words if you. please about the High School examinations this year In all preyi- ous years the examinations have been con dueted on principle of justice and equality. But this year, during this period of reform, '' a new plan has been concocted and put in operation by the principal
 Formerly at the annual spring examination each pupil of, or candidate for the Hillhouse High School was obliged to sit down before list of questions and to write out what he or she knew of the answers. In this way a definite idea of the pupils knoxl- edge of the subject was gained, for if the teacher m charge was watchful no cheat ing at all could be done. By the new plan about one. fourth of all the scholars pass up without examinations, (and this is not neces- sarily the best prepared fourth either, while the remaining three-fourths must, during the month of April, toll through examinations, rendered harder by the knowledge that many who have escaped examination have cheated during the year, or have possessed an dUerage rank far below their own.
 It may seem strange that a scholar of low average can pass up free while one with a high average must be examined, but this IS fact, for the average is disregarded and, in- stead, the monthly rank is taken. Thus it happens that scholar, who for sickness or any other cause, has been detained from school month or apart of a month, and whose rank for that one month has been rendered low. is, for this reason, obliged to be exam ined while far less intelligent scholar, but one who has not been afflicted with sickness, is allowed to pass up free.
 The rank attainable for each class is the same; but the monthly rank necessary to en- able scholar to escape examination is differ ent for each class, as if the studies of the fourth class were harder for them than those of the Junior class are for the Juniors. This is another injustice of the plan. In fact, the plan is scarcely anything but injustice.
 The ostensible object of the plan is to re- lieve the good scholars but it is this very class of scholars to whom examinations are easiest, and who therefore least need relief, especially if bought at the price of justice. ONE OF THE FORTUNATE FoURTH-
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

The Democrats of this State are hunting around for somebody to set up as candi- date for governor next fall. Among those who have been mentioned are ex-Governor Ingersoll, ex-Senator Eaton, ex-Governor Hubbard, Hon. r. M Waller and State Sen- ator Alsop. The Hartford Post offers some advice as follows ''To make a canvass at all lively the party must drop it's ancients and honorables and take up a man with more blood than water in his veins in order to pro- yoke any enthusiasm. In this view of the case it may be well for the party to consider the availability of ex-Mayor Sumner, of Hartford, who as former chairman of the Democratic State Committee and young man of extensive popularity would make at least respectable run, even better than that of any man yet suggested. The Republt- cans, with strong ticket in the field, will be prepared to carry the State, but if the Dem ocrats want to make s show of fight they cannot do better probably than to come to Hartford and take George G. Sumner" This is sensible suggestion.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

The report of board of naval officers ap- pointed to inspect the Jeannette at the Mare Island navy yard after she was fitted for sea in 1879 has just been published. A. board of survey, previously appointed, had advised certain repairs and alterations, which were accordingly made. The final survey showed that these repairs and some others had been made, but the board, though they did not directly condemn the contemplated employ ment of the vessel, plainly enough indicated their opinion that she was not really fit for it. They say in their report: 'GFor an ex- tended cruise in the arctic regions it was not possible, in our opinion, to make her partic- ularly adapted for such service" Her com mander, however, an accomplished naval of foer of some experience in arctic navigation
 appears to have been satisfied with her, for he was authorized to provide suitable ves- sel if he did not approve of the Jeannette. Engineer Melville, it is well known, eonsid- cred her unseaworthy, and gave his reasons
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for that opinion in detail in private letters. In 8 letter to h1s wife he said: '1 have left nothing undone to provide against what see is ahead of us, but am not man to back out after going so far Some of us may weather it, but am sure the Jeannette will never weather it. She will never stand the
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

Canada has 10, ,5O5 miles of railroad with a nominal capital of $389, ,285, 700. During the year ending last June 12,O65,165 tons of freight were handled against 9,93S, 800 tons the year before, and the net earnings were $27, ,9S7, 5o9, an increase of S4,450, ITO.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
HECKER'S Perfect Baking Powder to consist essentially of Cream of Tartar and Bi-carbonate of Soda, or, in other words, Els a Pure Cream Tartar
 Baking Powder.

free from alum, terra alba, or any other in- urious substances. I find the "Royar' Ba- king Powder to consist of Cream Tartar and Bi-carbonate of Soda, with the addition of sesqui-earbonate of ammonia. As regards the carbonic acid gas which believe to be the only efficient constituent in the use of these powders, find it to be developed in practically identical amounts in each. The ammoniacal gas (better known to the public as 1t is found in hartshorn or in smelling salts) obtained by the introduction of sesqui carbonate of
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

A man in Natchez, Mississippi, wishing to engage 50 or 75 men, sent an agent among the n1any idle persons in town from the over flowed districts, thinking that he would have no difficulty in procuring the laborers he needed. But the agent reported that he could secure but four or five, although the wages of $1.5 day were offered. It is supposed that the knowledge that they would be fed whether they worked or not influenced their action.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

In our silk stock we have at present really extraordinary value in American black silk The manufacture of silk fabrics in this coan- try is making rapid strides, not merely Ill ex- tent but in the quality of the product we show to day Q Jersey made black silk at $1.50 and one at $l.75 that have finish and lustre equal to the foreign goods, combined with all the substantially and durability known to be characteristic of the home pro- duct. We have also exceptionally good value in several grades of the best known French black silks
 Spring Sacques are selling rapidly. Our styles are neat, new and -'' natty"-every fashionable color being shown in the materl- al and the cut and making such as to ensure satisfaction. Dolmans in light weight cloths and in satin, with the newest sty les of bead ed and moiree trimmings are shown Tn great variety.
 We never showed finer stock of Dress Goods. Our space forbids an attempt at enumeration or description, and we merely name as special the following Beiges at l29 Monies in the new colors at 123 Cheviot Suitings, Flannel SuitinRs, Light Weight Cloths, Fancy Combination Goods. Cut Cashmeres-a very fine line of goods in the best colors.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

One sign of an improved condition of things in the South is found in the fact that the number of inventions patented by south erners is becoming larger and larger year by year. During the ten years just ended the average was l, 444 each year, or four times as many as in the previous ten years, emitting the period covered by the war. ..
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled in the cases of some convicted murderers that voluntary drunkenness is no excuse for crime and that no new trial shall be granted them.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

The Prohibitionists of Iowa have made a careful canvass and think they will be able to carry the prohibitory amendment by at least 10000 majority. The opponents of this idea are, however, making an energetic campaign
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J. N. Adam & Go.
VOL. L.

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Thejoint resolution passed by the Virginia House of Delegates authorizing the superin. tendent of the State prison to furnish con- victs to keep in order the graves of the thou sands of Confederate dead of the army of northern Virginia buried in Hollywood cemetery, near Richmond, has naturally caused much criticism. For the past fifteen years the graves have been cared for by the people of Richmond and it's vicinity.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
PROHIBITED.

The yellow ochre blossoms now adorn
 The tall and stately oaks
 And from her nest in wonder pumpkin tree
 The tuneful crocus croaks.
 The cauliaOwer slowly seeks his gloomy cell, The suns too warm for him;
 And purple daffOdils, all nlellow-riPe,
 Hang from each burdened limb.
 The plumaged cabbage pipes a merry lay
 Beside the turtle dove The crow is wRrbnU Ug in the turnip vine
 His melodies of love.
 Oh, come, then, lady, come and stroll with me
 Where streams of cider flow,
 Meath the urabra seous sweet potato tree
 I'll whisper soft and low,
 We'll talk of ensilsse, and crows and swine,
 And you shall share part
 Of countless other May time joys that thrill
 -Se,g Fork Sun. An exchange reminds us that Fort Sumter was surrendered by Mary Anderson in 1861. -Eln1ra Free Press.
 Why will the postage stamp never become familiar with the alphabet ?-Because 1t al- ways gets stuck on letter.
 Spring cleaning must have begun in Hav- erhill. The Gazette publishes an account ot the ''oaths of all nations. s."-TduntoR GG- zette. Rev Mr. Lyon, of Bridgeport, preached Sunday night on the national sin. There was a universal exchange of umbrellas the next morning. .-Dan6atTy Netcs.
 She confded to him that she never wore anything but silk stockings when she went to dances He said he had no doubt the cos- tune was becoming, but-ought not there be little more of it ?-London SiportiEg Times. s'When I came to town" said a. rich broker, "I hadn't penny of my own" And have you now, sir 2" asked quiet-fsced man in the far corner of the room. The broker didn't answer the question. Perhaps he didn't hear it. Possibly it was pain in the stomach that drew his face down so suddenly. A young man who thought he had won the heart and now asked the hand in marriage of a certain young widow was asked by her, "What is the difference between myself and Mir. Baxley's Durham COW ?" He naturally replied, Well, don't know" ''Then, " said the widow, ''you had better marry the cow" -Byockt0n Gazette.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

Our trade in Dress Ginghams has been very lively, the limited space at our disposal for the sale of these goods being daily c rowd ed with customers. We are now offering Ginghams from Sc to 374c and at these and all the prices between the value we are able to give is unapproached. Our Scotch goods particularly are highly appreciated.
 Our stock of Laces comprises many very attractive novelties in every variety. This week we open some very fine new spanish Scarfs and Fichus, and many novelties in embroidered Ties, &c.
 In ladies' and children's Hose we display a very fine assortment from 1Oc goods up to fine silk stockings. At the lower prices we give particularly good value in fancy hose. , In Corsets we running out large job purchase at soc, goods that were made to sell much higher. We have also Thomson's Glove Fitting, Warner's Flexible Hip, Balls Health Corset and full line of other domestic and French woven Corsets at all prices.
 Ladies' Muslin Underwear-a very full stock, made in the best style of good mate- rials and reliable work. Infants Robes and Dresses, Children's Collars and Blbs, Aprons.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
WlLSONIA MAGNETIC GARMENTS
 Great Reduction in Price.

It is now positively asserted and every day being demonstrated that there is not disease in the long catalogue that the WiIsonfa Magnetic Garments will not cure, and if you will call and let us explain the scientific principle you will believe it. The Wilsonia is fast gaining popularity 8 curative of disease
 Read the following testimonial from the Rev. Dr. Dennen, pastor of the Third Congregational Church Of this city:
 MR. JULFUs IvEs-Dear Sir Having worn your W'lsonia Garments for several months, and received very marked benefit from them, deem it no more than due to you to make this statement. have been
 sufferer at times from rheumatism in it's most ag- gravated forms; since putting on your garments have been almost wholly relieved and have regained much of my former vtgor and elasticity. I still wearing them with increased benefit. am grateful indeed for what they have done for me.
 Truly yours, s. R. DENNEN.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12
AMMONIA
 IN THE ROYAL" BAKING POWDER,

l do not find in practice to produce any good effect in raising the bread, and should not therefore, consider its presence as desirable. If, then, we accept Dr. Love's standard of commercial value, these two powders are both worth 50 cents, with the additional advantage of purity. or freedom from ammonia, on the part of G Heckers Perfect Baking Powder"
 We feel called upon, in justice to our selve and the public to give the above facts, as the article denominated Kitchen Economy" was published apparently as disinterested infor- mation' intended for the public good, where as in fact it was an advertisement of the Roy al Baking Powder Company
 George V. Hecker & Co,
 CrotOn Flour Mills,
 jy14 2tawtf 205 Cherry St., N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

Mo- Elm street, Todd's Block. ap4 JULIUS IVES.
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We'll talk of ensilsge, and crovs and swine And you shall share part Of countless other May time joys that thri Your farmer lovers heart.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-04-12

Dress Trimmings, Passementeries. Ornam mense variety of new styles in Dress Button