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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26
MISSISSIPPI JMPROVEMENT Ma.
TWORAn.


Many Eastern papers are severe to the
point of savsgeness in their denunciations
of Mississippi river Improvement They
fear, and some of them are frank enough 10
express the fear, that trade may be taken
from the Erie canal and from Eastern rail-
ways, 10 the detriment OF Eastern seaports.
by that improvement attracting the carriage
of Western products down. the Mississippi.
That the increase OF commerce in the West
and Southwest by the extension of trade in
the valley of the Mississippi will add i'm
mensely to Eastern trade, would be evident
to the Eastern people if they had views sufi-
silently enlarged to take in the prospect Of
the future, and look a little further than at
what is Immediately before their eyes. But
there is a wider view than even the future
advantages of the Eastern States that
ought TO be taken and prevail-ihe
improvement of the Mississippi would go
further than incre ase the trade OF the Est
ern States; it would add TO The advantages
orally. In other words, its effects would he
national. The nation at large would be
benefited by the free access to the Gulf of
Mexico resulting from thorough improve
ment of Mississippi river navigation. 1t
would open to cur progress a ready aud
cheap way of Communicating with the whole
South American coast, and with the canal at
the isthmus when completed. II war should
arise with any South American States. if
troubles on our Pacific border should break
out, the supplies accessible along the vast
length of the Mississippi would be invaluA.
bic. We hope our Eastern opponents are
not inaccessible to national and patriotic con-
siderations. Everywhere in the leading couu- |
trieso Europe, as the Boston advertiser point
cd out the other day, increasing attention is
paid to the improvement of internal nayiga- |
ton. The Germans propose to make The |
Weser navigable for large craft up 20 Bre-
men. In England deep-water canal from
Liverpool 10 Manchester is projected. The !
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A Criminal Killed.

CHICAGO, December 25.-Bohamil Novy, 8
worthless Bohemian criminal, was shot dead
in the vicinity of De Koven street by an
unknown person. The police theory is that
Novy, in company with his brother Theo-
dore and other burglars, entered 126 De
Koven street, got Insignificant plumber, and
during dispute over the division Theodore
killed Bohamil. Theodore and his compan-
ions were arrested
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DesDerate CrimiuaI.

New YORK, December 25-Alexander
Jefferson, negro murderer, when he to-day
learned his brother was in the hospital, ex-
pressed he wish to get near enough TO kill
him. Celestial, the brother, also said he
would like 10 kill Alexander. Jefferson
stated also that he had borrowed quo,
ground his knife and fixed on hiding. place
the week before he committed the crime. His
fathers prediction that he would be hanged
was about to become true, he said.
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LAsALLE, ILL, December Pa notori-
ous character named Palsy Donnelly early
SUNDAY morning, sB.ezAd-a raioou Peru,
and, without apparent cause, fired three
times into a crowd OF men assembled around
the bar. O1e shot took effect in the bowels
OF Michael McDermott, a young man from
this city, iDjuring him fatally. Donnelly
Immediately alterward stepped outside the
saloon and was met by Officer Pat Scott, at
whom he also fired. He missed, and Scott a
moment later sent bullet into his brain.
He fell dead upon the sidewalk. The coro-
per's Jury exonerated the officer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26

By rsckiug your lungs with a cough, you
the production of tubercles, and then, in
siesd Of durable affection, you will.hav TO
deal with consumption. DIR. Jayae's Expec-
torant promptly cures all coughs and colds,
and BY impsrtlng yigor to the respiratory
organs, enables them 10 freely throw off all
ob-tructions engeoderet BY neglected coIds,
ana heals all sore and inf AIMED parts.
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Stabbed 10 naaIh.

DALLAS, TEX December 25.-Bert Elan,
a wealthy farmer but lawless man, who has
been in hundred broils during the past few
years, and whose fines during that time
would buy good plantation, got into an
alteration Saturday with Henry Daniels.
about the payment for drinks, and stabbed
him to death. Elan escaped. DAniels's
friends offer reward of $1,000 for his
canfure.
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A WORD 10 me,s.r.

You will find Mira WinsIow's Soo,b;r.
syrup an invaluable friend. 1t cures dvsenfsr- ~
diarrhea, regulates the stomach and boxrai anu
WIND collie, softens the gums reduces ,nH, TGass
~ 1 s.lon ana gives tone and energy 10 me whole
system. II almost every Instance whara ~ n1'Vae
liant ~ snnering during the teethins nsriod s III
psi anu relief wi be found in ffteep
been SSH'niStaPsh. Do not fan 10 n SSsuP mas
f"" For sale everywhere,
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He is splendid talksr. In conversation
he deals with men, principles and govern
ments with that ease and confidence that was
notably the habit of Nj. Carlysle in deaiin ,
with books and authors in the world of let
tiers. No attempt is here made to reproduce
his exact language, in recent conversation.
but merely the outlines Of thought On the
subject discussed. IL is stthe same time i'm
possible to furnish the reader with the bright
and happy illustrations drawn frequently
and at will from his gsrnen Of political and
classical knowledge.
Mr.. Toombs was born near this place on
the I'd day Of July, 1910. His ancestry we're
English. In early tim Is they were Tories.
This led him to remark, with a smile: 80
you see The family have never. at any time.
leaned very strongly to Repu5licanism." His
early education was obtained at Athens. Ga.
He entered and graduated from Union Col.
lege and afterward took the Law course at
the University of Virginia He entered
political life at an early age, was a member
of Congress at the age OF lhiriy-three and
served in the House and Senate of the
United States eighteen years consecutively.
This brought him down 10 the outbreak of
the rebellion, in which he embarked and
figured there as cabinet minister and general
throughout the war. At the close of the
war he went abroad and spent two wears in
Cuba and in Europe. Ga his return to this
country he went again to the practice OF law
and the mending of his shattered fortunes.
Some years ago be retired from practice and
is now engaged in winding mp his old
business, which is bo.h large and lucrative.
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Sad Suicide.

GREENcAsTLE, IND, December 25.-Mrs
Myra J. Osborn and her son Ollie, aged
seventeen years, were found dead in their
sleeping apartment in this city this morning
1t is generally supposed the mother poisoned
her son sIi then committed suicide. She
had been depord Mt for some time, and ex.
pressed depire to die. From appearance
the bodies had laid there about two weeks
She was in good circumstances.
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Forged Railroad Bonds.

CLINTON III, December 25.-Forged bonds
Of Dewitt county are in circulation. Two
thousand dollsf,' worth have already been
presented and rejected. The bogus bonds
are signei ST. Mccall, county clerk" The
genuine are signed by Lizuby.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26

Ladonia, Tex, Sunday morning William
Vaughn mortally wounded two. brothers
named Boone, greaIgrandsons OF Daniel
Bzor1-, of Keatuety fame. The difficulty
grew out of some little dispute about po;a-
Toes One hundred men are in pursuit of
the murderer
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ms LARGE ACoUAIErANce.

Throughout his long AMI eyeniful lif. he
has been the companion OF the foremost
men and women of all nations His remi-
niscences of distinguished people are in
tensely Interesting. For instanep, his FIRST
meeting with Thomas Carlyle, 10 whom he
had letter OF introduction rom John
s uart Mill, is described with happy effect.
He has known Patti from girlhood and tells
iii very interesting way of needing her at
a watering place in the south OF France and
advising her against marrying he "little
COUNT
Butt Patti repli d, she is dear friend
of the empress aud she is pressing bis suit
The general remarked to Interpreter,
with significant twinkle in his black eves:
Possibly the empress was anxious to get rid
of the count" He described Empress Eu-
genie as one of the most fascinating women
on earth. He regards Mr.. GIAdstone as the
greatest living st atesman. Mr.. Webster was,
in his opinion, the greatest Americas 81 ates-
man. He related many anecdotes Of the
latter, and gave graphic descriptionof the
grave senator singing when Gin biscups"
Mr.. Toombs's poor opinion of JEFF DEis is
we'll known, and he intima ted that some sem
timents made by the latter in his boob, pub
lished year ago, might force him (Toombs)
TO reply. He is a rapid talker aud smokes
while in conversation
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Fatal Fight Retween Negro Rousters

CIScINNATI, O., December 25.-During a
fight between two coiored roustabouts on the
river front this morning, one of them named
Hayden Egan shot Ernest Shaw, also col
ored, in the left side of the neck, inflicting
serious IL not fatal wound
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
FWhal do you Think was asked. "of tn
,rasont nolifioal ouflo<,k ~

EWhat do you Think was asked, Hof the
present political outlook?"
at is decidedly hopeful and auspicions, I"
wss The reply. "The political events Of the
last a1tumH presage much good 10 the coun-
try. The wealth and intelligence Of his
country must control it. Demsgosues aud
cheap politicians may flourish for awhile at
the expense OF the people, but their rsignis,
of necessity, short-lived. Sell-interes. COW
erus the world. Unite self-interest and right
and The two naturally go hand in had
and then you may expect the greatest pos
sible material prosperity, guided By he
soundest political philosophy. Tbs nea
finds illustration in the recent elections. The
policy and management of the Republican
party had grown so monstrousiy corrupt md
unsafe that the better element of the psrty
determined to rebuke the party manager,
which they did most emphaticzIIy st The
polls in the Safe elections. The action Of
Independent Republicans in the late. elee-
iions was the grandest exhibition of patriot
ism ever made by a party in this country
1t was most encouraging, and will go far 70
strengthen belief in the power and ability
of the people TO govern this great nation
"Do you Think the results of the late cleo
tions indicate an irrepsrsble breach in III,
Republican partyf
DWELL, do MOI know that they do, bu
they demonstrate one fact very clearly-iha
if, that a publication of party method
must take place or the party will go down a
an early day. The difficulty with both tn,
great parties in the country is that they fai
utterly 10 keep the promises and pledge
made to the people. Platforms go for naughi
The platforms adopted by either party ar,
sometimes sound enough, but the lives OF th
candidates placed upon them fatty contra
dict every principle declared therein. Thu
do parties begin dishanssily and continue 40
The people are becoming restless under ihes
deceiIful practices. They demand and viii
have a change. Greater honesty must pre-
vail. The people want fair dealing at TN
hands of political leaders and Legislation
upon subjects OF vital importance to N
whole cOuutryO
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26
SENATOR HARRIS
Answers Some Inquiries Put 10 Him
by a Citizen OF the State in
Regard TO His
Connection With and Action in Respect
to the Bank OF Tennessee During
the Civil War.

NASHVILLE, December 24-The American
publishes the following letter from Senator
Isham g. Harris, explanatory Of his con-
nection with and action in respect 10 the
Bank of Tennessee during The civil war.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26

FH1LADEIFaA December 25.-The Times
publlshes the hiIoUIuq interview made by
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ABoH7 noMBs's HOME.

Two minutes sslk from the public square
brings you 10 lsge white house, which,
viewed from the sds as you spproacb, pre-
senls muen the sEpesrance, in shape, of a
laSy,s stylish bous.-that style of a bonnet
which Is very mud higher in front than be-
hind. The buildiss Is rather large and
framed s = The pes:leo in front reaches to The
Top oil the house i large and supported by
several ever IN huge Hated eslnmns. From the front
sloping irregulaIiy d the rear, giving it the
shape above descrihd. A flight of long, wide
steps mount up 70 that might properly be
C. called the second sisF and to the hall door.
convenience as an Oh. The house is sur
rounded by ample s'znds, with a welI-kept
yard, full Of shrubhp 10 front. This is
the home Of Gen. Toasbs. The general is
greatly annoyed By e,ierr. who often have
no object but idle cartziiy. He has par
ticular aversion 10 iutssiewers. In manner
and appearances be a typical well-bred
Southerner Of the Old schooi-afable, easy
and elegant. As Asrn Bnrr once said Of
Gen. jackson, @he is Just such a man as one
would love 10 meetn
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Tralptng-ship Investigasson.

BosroS, December :.5.-A dispatch from
NeWnort states than an investigation is ex-
pected of the Infringement Ct the training
ship Portsmouth. Inc boys complained
erTIjse' Oae hundred deaerted during the
ships stay in this port.
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DALLAS, TEX, December 25.-S. H San
ders, claiming to be from Evening Shade,
Ark, was arrested here on Saturday on sus-
picion of belonging to gang Of train rob-
bers and highwaymen. Eight pistols, two
pair of brass knuckles and huge bowie
knife were taken from his pockets
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THE CREEKS WAR
Troops Called For TO Protect the Inter-
ests OF United States Citizens
Swift Retribution.
Sensational Shooting ARRAY at Union
town, Pa.-Criminals killed-A
Double Murder in Texas.

ATLANTA, GA, December 25,-Henry
johnson killed Hough Matues in fight
here to-day. At Palmetto John Thomas
killed Lindsey Weaver in a drunken row.
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. p,re and Eaecfire Halr Dressing.

Cocoaine, a compound OF Cocoanut Oil,
bsauti6es the hair and l. sure 10 zllay all
itching and irritation Of The scalp.
Tte superiority Of B7Foea's Flavoring Ex-
tracts consists in Their perIsc. purify and
strengih.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26

THERE is no arguing a coward into
courage" But even the coward may be
brave alter trying Kidney-Wori, that medi-
cine of wonderful efficacy in all diseases of
the liver and kidneys. 1t is prepared il
both dry and liquid form, and can always
be relied on So an effective csthsrtic and
diuretic. Try it.
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Sensational snooiins Array.

UNIoNTowN. PA, December 25.-Shortly
before 10 O'Clock Sunday morning, when the
people were on their way TO church, the town
was thrown into a state OF the most Intense
excitement by the report that Capt. A. e.
Mutt, cashier OF the Pennsylvania State
treasury, had been shot in a room in Jen-
nings's Hotel and killed by NJ. L. Dukes, a
well known member of the Fayette county
bar and merlber-elect of the State Legisla-
ture. The high social and political stand
lug Of both men gave such prominence 10
the affair that the hotel vas soon surrounded
with excited citizens. Capt. Mutt had just
returned from Harrisburg 10 spend the holt
days with bis family, and left home with his
nephew, Breckenridge, stating that he had
some business at the hotel with Dukes. On
the way there he told him that he had re-
ceiyed some infamous letters from Dukes,
and wanted to have an understanding with
him. The two men went 10 the hotel and
Mutt started up 10 Dukes's room. Brecken-
ridge followed, but stopped on the stairs 10
speak TO the hotel proprietor's son, nsmed
Feathers. While converting scuffilDg
was heard in the room, and both
ran 10 separate the combatants, who were
found on the floor, clinched in terrible
struggle. Breckenridge and Feathers sue
ceeded in parting them, when Dukes drew
revolver and said, "You came in here to
whip me, and so l shoot" at the same time
firing. The ball took effect just below Nuts
left eye, penetrating the brain and killing
him instantly. Dukes then quietly walked
down stairs, where he was arrested as stated {.
The affair has created intense excitement,
but what was in the letter, or the motive
which led to the murder is still mystery.
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erautedLeaye or Ah.ense

NEW YoRK, December 25.-T. 2. Con-
nory, OF the New York Herald, has been
granted an extended leave of absence, from
SIX 10 twelve months, on account of failing
health.
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BIB TOOMBS
Iaiks Aoouthe Distinguished Men aud
"omehIe Has Known Abroad
and at Home.
The OutleOlfor the Democratic Party
is very homising, and Cleveland
Is Incoming Candidate.

PHILApEIRsA December 25.-The Ifme'
pnDllshes the blloEipg interview made by
us corresponds at Washin gtou, Ga.
Inns ls nislose ground. This was the Grsi
town 10 Inc DRsed States named for the first
president; II as near this place that the
much-ta'Ked-oi Confederate treasures so
mysteriously S,nnasred. The Town and
neighboriug Coz ~ are fnIl of wild stories
az 70 no" the itge sums of money, bullion
ana Vaiuaoles not the way of al! the world
Inc true historof that remarkable event il
written. It wsss ~ oniet secluded vii.
rage, too' mat NJ Davis held his last cabinet
meeting. be hnse in which the m'eIing
was heio Irone the public square and was
pointed out 10 he writer by the citizens,
IneTe Is Sui asather fact connected with
the history of tia nI.cs which ia enough in
Itsen 10 give II kstorscsl interest. II is the
birthplace and hons Of Gen. Robert Toombs
ne OF the ablez. ma ,,,ost nrominent of the
Confederate Lead
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TIE VITAL TOPICS.

What are, in your opinion, some Of the
vital subjects upon which the country de-
M lands legislation?"
"Free trade, regulation of Interstate com.
merce by the general government, and re-
fusaI of further aid by government 10 in
fernai improvements. The people also de-
mand legislative proteciioRfrom monopolies
This is to be an important issue of the fu-
ture. All these questions are of the gravesi
Importance. They are vital. The time for
action upon them has come. Parties must
divide upon them"
as this country ready for free trader"
ssYes. II has always been ready.o
SYou spoke Just now Of regulating COM
merce between the States By the general gov
eminent. The constiiutionalitv Of such leg
isIation has been questioned. Do Won think
The objection we'll tsken?"
az do not. The Federal constitution ex-
pressly provides that Congress shall regulate
com unerce between the Uniied States and for
eign countries, the Indians and the States.
The trainers OF the constitution displsyed
the greatest wisdom when thew incornor.ted
this clause in that instrument The Ian
guage is broad and simple. Its applicability
Is plain. 1t covers the whole ground"
aWhat do yop think OF the chances foI
Democratic success in the presidential race
in 18842"
ssThe chances are decidedly good for +,
Democratic succession. Far better than thew
have been at any time since he war. Bot.
in any event, whether the next president be
Democrat or Republican, be will be man
of liberal and progressive views. The signs
all around the political horizon indicate
victory for the people-for the people
against the dem sgogues and 'bossss' This
ia a progressive era We are keepizg step
with the most advanced Of the age"
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Senator Harris's Letter.

WAsHISGToS, December 2l.-A day or
two since my attention was called 10 GER
tain questions propounded 10 me in your
issue of the 18th ipstant by one Of the
citizens of Tennessee, in respect 10 my con-
nee ion with and action in respect TO The
Bank of Tennessee during the war, and also
the payment Of my salzry as governor during
that period. In answer to which / beg leave
10 say that on the 29.h day of September,
1876, in a speech made by me at Gallatin, /
gave full and accurate statement of my
action 10 respect TO the bank, which state
ment was published at that time in the
Ame, lean and other papers in the State, but
as il may not have been read by a portion OF
the peopIeL-e-sri- copy ard ask tbat You