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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

PEACEFULLY and calmly ThurloW Weed
yesterday passed away $40 the better life." A
slight pressure of the hand of his grand
daughter and all was oyer-the Warwick
among New York politicians and the emf
nent journalist was at rest. Mr.. Weed was
essentially political journalist, a
man who combined political msnage-
ment with newspaper power, one OF n gem
Grafton OF which but few remain to tell OF
a bygone era, when the fourth estate. was
struggling out Of AUTHORIZATION 10 political
parties and politicians. He was a strong,
vigorous writer, hearty hater, bitter, uu-
compromising partisan, and sectonalist to
the last moment of his life. His was the
spirit Of the boss; which brooked no rival near
the thu one for which it commended. OF the
South and its people he had small knowl-
edge, but for them was packed with all
manner of venom. 1t was his nature to hit
hard, but in his encounters with Democratic
leaders he generally got as good as he sent.
For journalism as it is to-day, he
did little. Living at the time and actively
engaged in his profession during the years
when Greeley, Bennett and Raymond were
elevatipg it to its present proud pre-emi-
hence, he did little or nothing to advance
the purpose they had at heart, and was con-
tent to play second fiddle to the
politicians of the Wing Republican
parties, satisfied with the drivel OF his War
wickship. Latterly his years and the con-
spicuity to which be was elevated by his en-
ployment by Seward as a confidential agent
IN 1882. made him a figure 10 the life OF
New York, where he had wide circle OF
admiring friends, who loved him for genial,
generous traits and for an active charity
in which he found some recompense for the
disappolntments of life. His closing years
were spent in freedom from public cares and
he was surrounded by the love and d.
yotiou of his family and friends. Mr..
Weeds fame will be perpetuated fo- a
few brief years in the locality to which
Il was chiefly confined. He will find no place
with the great men who were the fathers OF
modern journalism, and will be forgotten
when Horace Greeley is remembered a. the
man who welded his pen AMI it's power Tor
the greatest good of the greatest number,
and who. with Bennett and Raymond, laid
the foundations of modern journalism, thus
beoueathiug q power that Is The sale guard
of the people, their library of ready refer
ence and the uuswerTing defender OF their
rights and liberties.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
THE GROSS RECEIPTS
n ,o,,,oas d{vidad aa folIo,vS ara
Total operating expenses.

Total operating expenses. .....$254, l59 .
Receipts above operating expenses, sl52, 492 OIL
The gross receipts of the past seasons business
have decreased II 81 per cent, s55S5 AZ while
the operating expenses have decreased Il Sc per
cent, or s43,6sl 05, showing decrease in net re.
ceipts of 81 ,S5f AZ, 2153 per cent. The great
falling off in both gross and net receipts was
caused by the partial
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
M. AND Il. RAILROAD.
Annual Stock In oIders' Meeting-Vfee-
President whites Report.
The Business of the Company in n
FIeurIshing CODditiOn-0hieers

The stockholders of the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad held their annual meet
ing yesterday at the office of the road. The
reports made showed a most encouraging
state of affLirs for the road. Vice-Presiden
White made the twenty annual re-
port, showing the business OF the company
for the fiscal year ending September 80,
1882. The APPEAL takes the following ex-
franls fran
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

Mr.. JERE BAXTER, Of Nashville, yester-
day elected resident of The Memphis and
Charleston ailr.ad, is the youngest presi-
dent the road has ever had, being only thirty
years old. A year ago he was elected vice.
president, which as the beginning of his
career in railway service. During the past
year he has had entire charge of the me-
gotiations with the East Tennessee, Virgins
and Georgia r rilroad Company, looking 10
a cancellation of the lease under which the
road is now being operated, and its restors-
tion to the management and control OF its
stakeholder. Ii is said he originated the
scheme which is about TO be csnsummate
by which the road is enabled 10
pay the entire Hoatipg debt and a bonus of
100000 for the CANCELLATION of the lease
without Increasing the fixed charges of the
road. He has shown himself TO be a ~ an Of
rare ability and Of he highest order of in
tegrity, AID is de.tiued to become ons Of the
leading railroad men of the countTy. We
congratulate the stockholders on their selec-
ton of him for 50 important tru [. We
undersI and when he road IS turned over TO
the stockholders, Mr.. Baxter will M Ike his
home in Memphis and operate the road in
the special interest for which it was built -
the city of Memphis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

*@%"MIDDLE measures are often but mid
ding measures" There are no "middlings''
about Kidney Wort" 1t is the most thor
oughly refined flower" of medicine. 1t
knows no halfway measures, but radically
uproots all diseases of the kidneys, liver
and bowels. 1t overthrows piles, abolishes
constipation and treats the system so gently
and soothingly 20 TO prove its true kinship
to nature ia all Its praises. II is prepared
in both liquid and dry FORM
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
Treasurer's Report.
The treasurer, S. H. Lamb, made subatan-
TALLY the following report:
General superintendent. Report.

Major NJ. Burke, the general superintend-
ent OF the road, reported the earnings ana
operating expenses already noted in the
vice-presdent's report. The following ex-
tracts are taken from his report:
Mileage OF engines, 241 764; cost per mile of To-
eomouves 202l; expenses per mile of road,
S2,o1 ~; net receipts, 1891 81. The motive
power OF the road consists of twelve locomotives.
Ihough limited the stock OF cars is sufficient for
the business OF the road. Many of the coaches
are small and not up to the standard. Provision
Will soon nave 70 be made for few strictly first
class passenger coaches During the past fiscal
year we have laid 20l 224-2240 tons of rerolled
IRON OF about $40 miles, at cost of S73S6 20: and
SII0O miles Of steel rails at q cost of
S5l 100 90 The great necessity of the road is new
rails. recommend that 1000 tons be laid the
PIT sent year We have purchased 81 603 cross ties
We have laid about IL 67-1OO miles of new rails
renewed 45O OF pile trestles and strengthened
EN- oaLA ments, Your tracks through the city re-
main az the former gauge, five feet Since the
complexion OF the Chesapeake, Ohio and South
western railroad to this city, we have suffered
some Inconvenience and loss of business by not
Delng able to transfer their cars through the city
IN efoor 70 preserve our connections with all the
roaGS entering the city from the East and West,
addltiooal track of four feet eight and oue-haf
men gauge should be laid on the same ties; by
this CARS OF either five feet four feet eight and
ooe,hali men gauge could be transferred. The
81, 600.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

Pariisment opened to-day. The speech
from the throne was very pacific. 1t recon-
mends that the Chamber devote itself chiefly
to economic social and administrative ques-
tions. These recommendations we're ap-
proved by The great ma jority Of the deputies.
Thirty Radical members sbsented themselves
from the opening, SO as 10 avoid taking the
oath TO the King and 10 the constitution.
Cocca pieller, the Radical deputy, whose eiec-
ton caused great sensation, was in his
place, but his presence caused no manifesto
items. On the Kings returning from the
opening of Parliament there was a popular
demonstration in his honor before the
Quirinal.
In his speech the King said he greeted with
Joy and pride the representatives of the ma
lion, fortified by the free vote OF all classes
of citizens. This admirable transform lion,
prepared in accordance with the wishes OF
Victor Emmanuel, gave assurance that the
people were ripe for liberty. The King i'm
posed upon Parliament the duty of FRYING
out those pacific conquests which give the
title TO real greatness. He indicated as sub
iects for legislation the condition of manu-
features, agriculture, and the mercantile
navy aud railway system. He said there
wonld also be introduced measures dealing
with public security, the administration of
Justice, education, and the elaboration of the
-
out The whole kingdom signs were ebserva-
ole Of new commercial activity. To attain
commercial prosperity public sGcuri Y
was necessary, and this the govern
ment would firmly defend. The re-
lations of Italy with foreign powers, he said,
| were friendly. Italy responded to marks
of sympathy from all by scrupulously
observing her treaties, by advocating in
the councils OF the powers frank and loyal
policy aiming at the maintenance OF peace
and reconcihng the national interests with
those of Europe. The projected marriage OF
the Dake of Genoa was fresh pledge OF
sympathy between the Italian and German
people. Rsverting to internal affairs, the
King said: "Now that the destinies of Italy
are in your hands, no foreign force from
within or without can impede YOUR examina-
ton of great civil aud social problems.
You will thus add to the glories OF Rom n
Italy the pacific glories of New Italy"
The Kings speech was much cheered, par
ticulsrly the portion relating TO the improved
organization of the army and navy. Queen
Margherita. the Prince of Naples and other
members of the royal family were present at
the reading of the speech.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

No ONE who knows Secretary of'State
Myers, of Mississippi, would for moment
believe it possible that he would knowingly
or purposely do wrong. He is and has al
WAYS been punctilious ia his dealings with
the public, and in his official life has set an
example of high integrity of which the
people he serves are as proud as he can be.
In the Chalmers-Manning matter he did
what he believed was right, and for which
he found, as he and some able lawyers inter-
pref them, abundant precedent in the Chal-
mers-Lynch case of two years ago. Mr..
Myers took the tally-sheet of Tate county as
plain evidence that the votes were cast Tor
L. r. CANDLES, and not for j. X. Chalmers,
AZ the commissioners certified. Ii appears
that the returns OF Tate county were made
TO the secretary of state on single sheet oil
legal cap; on the face was the statement
that James E. Chalmers had received l47 z
votes and Van Fl. Manning Il16, with The
following added words: "Ali OF which more
fully appears by the tally-sheet on the op-
posite side OF this psge which we certify to
be true aud correct tally-sheet OF the votes
cast in said Tate county" The certificate
was then signed on the first page by the
three judges. On the opposite page il writ
ten, For Congress, j. r. Chd"lbtess, l4f2
votes; Van II. Manning, 1l66-the exact
vote of each precinct appearing in the sched-
nile. From an interview With Secretary
Myers, which we publish in another coll mD,
he believed that he was bound by the law 70
he toll shnaf aaf nal evidence TO guide
him in his decision, and that be had no
oution TO do otherwise than he has done.
Believing as we do that he is honest In his
opinious and believes sis decision right, we
vet differ with him IN toto. Ii the tally IL
an essential in such cases then he should
have set aside the returns OF every county
which were not sustained by detailed
tally. But we do not believe the tally TO De
necessary. The certified returns are what
should have guided the secretary OF state
9'he commissioners of Tate comfy over
eheir signatures. certified that ] L. ChalmeI;
and not j. z. Giombtess received l472 votes,
and Manning l162, and the mere mistake
~ The substitution of Cnambless fol
S.haImers on the tally lat should no
have had the weight to disirauchlse 81
nsny voters and nentralize their power at th'
baIIot-box. 1t Is 10 be hoped the Leglsla
1ure of Mississippi, probing by this lessoo
will at its next session repeal the law unGe
Sxhich mistakes like this are possible, ana
that after January Gext nothing will b
foupd on the statutes OF that STATE That car
;nteryeue to destroy, ignore or wasken IN
sntention of even one man at the bailos-boE
r. shouId be the pride of the Dsmoeratl
marty TO sweep away the debasIng ieRlsialio
which anticipates infamy in the citizen an
beelouds his highest duty with doubt c
bis honesty, integrity snd iD:eIlgencs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

CAIRO, November 22.-Ihe report pre-
pared by Borelli Bey, public prosecutor, in
which he summarizes the evidence directly
connecting Arab Pasha and the other rebel
leaders with the burning of Alexandria and
the massacre OF Europeans, was submitted to
the Khedive and approved. 1t will be pre-
sented to Lord Dufferiu. 1t is understood
that the Egyptian government is prepared to
leave it to Great Britain TO decide whether
the evidence is sufficient for proceeding with
the trial on the charges specified in the re-
0HF
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

Union Telegraph Company was S4070.350.
A tabulated statement of the existing lines
OF The company was attached, derived from
the map and pamphlet issued BY the Mutual
Union Company itself, and dated October l.
1882. This last showed a mileage of wirs
amounting TO &c, 346 miles, and a mileage of
poles OF ooOO miles. Among the papers sub
mitted was also The statement 10 the Stock
Exchange, da'ed June, 1882, wherein the
company claimed that it had mileage of
wire 10 the extent Of $4,000 miles and pole
line to the extent of 1000 miles.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
The AIle.ed Plot Aga,ns. Keirer.

LOUISVILLE, November 22.-Congressman
Black burn says, in-ref-rsnoe to-the alleged
plot against Speaker Keller: 81 have not
seen the copy of the Enquirer TO which yon
refer, but have learned OF it that there Is
not enough color of truth in the report
to form a foundation. There was
an idea of offering a resolution
to impeach Keller for his partisan ruliegs,
but such thing as resorting 10 force was
certainly never mentioned in any Demo-
cratic caucus meeting, il it was thought
of, and do not believe the latter ever en-
tered the head of any Democratic member of
Congress"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
GEN. DUMONT'S
Report OF the Operations OF the Steam
boat Inspection Service for the
Past Fiscal Year.
Expenditures for the NaVy-MOney Use
Iessly Squandered-Ihe Jeanette
Inquiry-MinOr Mention.

WASHINGTON, November GA circular
will be issued by the Treasury Department
to-day announcing that three per cent. bonds
oil large denominations may be transferred
or exchanged into smaller bonds, provided
the assigner adds TO the assignment the
words "Taiviug ell right by reason of pri-
oriiy" of the issue OF this bond This waiver
must be made part OF the Assignment in
every case where it ia desired 10 obtain
smaller bonds than those sent TO the treas
uTer
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ALBANY, n. Y, November 22.-Iu pro-
cesdings BET IRE the sttoruey general against
the Mutual Union Telegraph Company, the
papers presented contained an affidavit from
James Merrihew, an expert in the construc-
fion of telegraphs, which stated that, allow
log 100000 ss a margin for contingencies,
he cost Of the entire system OF the Mutual
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

The following gentlemen were elected d.
rectors of the road: F. NJ. White, r. P.
Nicely, r. P. Lake, A. NJ West, c. F. Vance,
James W. Caldwell, Monroe Pointer, 7.
White and E. c. WalthaH. The directors
thereupon chose the following officers: F.
NJ. White, president; R. P. Lake, vice-presi-
dent; s. H. Lamb, secretary and treasurer;
NJ. Burke, superintendent.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
Alabama s,ate Temperanee Convention.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, November 22.-Ihe
State Temperance Convention has adjourned
sine die. The convention adopted resolu-
ton that general prohibitory law be asked
of the Legislature, but an amendment TO Sc
cure the better enforcement of the present
License laws of the State was passed. A
State Temperance Alliance will be formed.
The sentiment of the convention was opposed
to making the temperance question polit-
ical question.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
CARLOAD LOTS
new FRUITS,Etc.

L Carload New Rafsfns, London Layer
Layers. aud Suifanas-
4 Carload New Figs, Currants, Cnrou
and N aIaga Grapes.
L Carload New Nuts-
L Carload New Oranges, Bananas and
Lemons.
4 carload New COe0anuts and Peanuts.
4 Carload New Factory Cheese.
L Carload New Fail Cream et,ns
lbs. each. -.
n Carload New JeIiies and Preserves.
4 CARLOAD New Crackers In barrels and
n Carload New Reans, " Omfny ag d Grfts
4 CARLOAD New Hams aud Break fast
BACON.
4 Carload New MackereI.
4 Carload New Pick les, HrOat and Cider.
4 Carload New Lard and PtEpfeet.
4 Carload New Oatmeal, Cracked wheat
and seye Flour
2 Carloads New BuekWheat New York
3 Car-Ioads New Sugars, mesasses and
A Gar-Iosds New Fancy and Stick Cantifes-
3 Carloads AeE Safdfnes, Pickles IN
glass, Peaches, Tomatoes, oysters,
Salmon, Corn. Etc.
Candy. 0ur own Yeast Powders, prepare
orr own 81 IERfsing BuckWheat. Roast
our own Coffee and Peanats. we are
well prepared TO supply (for Cash) the
Retailer. SEND FOX PRICES.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
The sa,ionaI agI,.1,on i'm Jamaica.

KINGSTON, November 14.-The national
agitation in Jamaica has reached a very
serious and critical stage. Public feeling is
hercer than ever. The whole colony Is united
against the government, and the Indignation
of every class, creed and color is poured
forth in violent speeches at public meetings,
which are now held in every township in the
colony. These demonstrations against the
government are attended by planters, ne
groes, Creoles, Europeans, freeholders and
laborers. A public meeting at Kingston city
hall. on November ID, was attended by over
5000 people.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
KING HUMBERT
Opeus the italian Parliament With a
Pacific and Sensible Speech
Aston at Rome.
Anti.Semitie Excuses in Austria-Ar-
ahi,s Trial-In the British Commons
-Generai Foreign Notes.

vienna, November Semitic ex-
ceases have occurred in the neig Dor hood of
Oldenburg and Prelautseh. Troops were
dispatched 10 the disturbed districts, and
number of arrests made Piacsrds and
pamphlets were discovered at Prelau,sch,
nhich emanaled from secret sncieiies.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

Mrs. KATE Atkins, a wealthy lady of
,iSht parties fashionable dressing and the gen
ersj frivoIity of high life, had been affecting my
health quite seriously; 1 commenced using
P~own's Iron Bitters and now l am as lively as a
young girl and excel them all IN endurance. 1t is
more refreshing than champagne, and its strength
r1r1fyrr effects are lasting
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
MINOR MENTION.

WASHINGTON, November 22.-Deputy-
Governor CogsWell, of the Soldiers Home,
and this city, vas buried this afternoon.
Since November let there has been SI9,-
273, 700 three and bali per cent, bOpds re-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
IND,CArIOSs

For TIE Ohio Galley and Tennessee, fair
sgeather, followed by increasimg elOsdiness and
local rains, ipqmer, sogthvesteriy wfnds, falling
barometer, followed in he western portion by
rising baromelsr and colder sortheeslerLu winds.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
The Congregational IvestIgating Cons
ufftee at New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, November 22.-The Con-
gressional Investigating Committee arrived
this evening. Captain Thomas Lsathers,
one of the oldest steamboat captains on the
river, and several pilots testify tomorrow.
The jetties and outlet plan for the river at
Lake Rorcue will be examined
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

GRAY hair may be made TO take on it's
youth.nl color aud beauty by the rse of
Halls Vegetable Sicilisn Hair Remover, the
best preparation for the hair known 10 the
~ eRce OF medicine and chemistry.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

INDIGESTION and habitual costiveDess arise
rom weakness OF the nerves and muscles of the
stomach. Due attention n The pToper habit of
Tue III connection with the timely use of Browns
iron blttefs, viii strengthen the affected parts and
Huickly remove every symptom of the disorder.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
STEAMBOAT INSPECTION.
REPORT OF SUPERVISING INsPEc FOR DUMoN,
THE GOLDEN CITY DISASTER.

THE GOLDEN CITY DISASTER.
WASHINGTON, November disappearing
Inspector General Dumont, in his annual
report for the fiscal year ending June 30th
last, gives the following statistics of the
Steamboat Inspection Service: Number Of
vessels inspected, Sly; tonnage of same,
,298, 564; officers licensed, 20 467-showing
an increase over the previous year in the
number of vessels of 338: in tonnage, "A 561,
and in number OF licensed officers, 1869
Total receipts from all sources during the
year were S$279, $50 80; total expenditures,
1927, 6l5 IS; receipts over expenditures,
S52,2 81; total number OF accidents 10
steam vessels during the year resulting
in loss of lifs, forty-one; lives lost from ac-
cidents 10 steam vessels, 205, of which hut
ffty-six were lives of passengers. Total
persons carried during the year, 354 1910 All:
This number divided by 205, the number of
lives lost shows one life lost to each / 727, 172
peraons carried, as against one life lost in
each 55,714 persons carried in 1851; the
year previous to the enactment of the Fl ST
really efficient steamboat laws. In the year
last named there were 100000 passengers
carried, and 700 lives lost. The Supervising
inspector general reports economy IN the
management of the contingent expenses of
the service, whereby such expenses have
been reduced from $12 per steamer in
spected in 1876 II and the previous years to
81 since that year, making gross saving in
six years of nearly $4,000. Gen. Dumont
renews his recommendations of 1880 that
the rule requiring a boa, and fire drill on
lake, bay aud sound steamers, be also APP
piled to river steamers, and quotes from the
report of the local. Inspector. in the Golden
City disaster that "the deck crew seem 10
have done nothing except to save them
.elves," whereas, in his opinion, had that
steam been required to discipline the crew
in the fire and boat drill, the crew would moi
only have been able to save their own lives
bpt the lives of many of those who were I'M
fortunately lost.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23

THOSE complaining of sore throat, hoarse-
ness, or "taking cold" should use Browns
Bronchial Troches. The effect is extraor-
binary, particularly when used by singers
and speakers for clearing the throat.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-23
TIE MOVEMENT OF Cotton
oyer the road has ben as follows;


This shows a decrease in local cotton of Is 1873
aud in through cotton OF 63 Ga bales as compared
with the previous year. Local receipts from pss-
sengers have fallen off S149S1 go through pas
senger receipts increase. SIG 81, showing net de-
crease of Sl4.965 SO. Freight earnings have de-
the Sd of September. the date of the report, the
large debt due the State OF Mississippi has been
paid. Receipts for the month of October this year
are about $4,000 more than for October of last
year The present seasons business is likely to be
the largest the company ever enjoyed