Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-22

A communication 10 the HOUSE from the
secretary of state shows that the sole issue
between Spain and the United States grow
ing out Of the operations of the American
army in Florida is, non-payment of interest
on amount, oil. awards, 81 ,096, 741, of which
sum has been paid. This interest has been
computed upon 212 claims involved, and
amounts to 81 1865, which is the amount
claimed by Spain will be due.
Statue for ChieEJustice Marshall.
The Bar Association of Philadelphia, forty
years ago, raised between $4,000 and $4,000
for erecting in Washington statue of Chief
Justice Marshall. This fund with its accu-
mutations now amounts to about 5000, and
the association offers to add it to the appro-
priation of $4,000 made by Congress for the
same purpose. The congressional committee
to-day decided to accept the proposition.
The committee favor erecting a statue in the
park at the intersection of Pennsylvania av-
enue and Seventh street.
HaIieft KiIbourn Receyers 100000
Damages.
In the suit of Hallett Kilbourn against
Ex-Sergeant-at-ArmsT Thompson, at the con-
clusion of Senator Voorhees, argument
Judge Macarthur charged the jury, explain
ing what constituted compromising damages,
m maintaining that in this case compromising
damages only could be awarded, and leaving
it entirely with the Jury to determine the
amount. The case was given to the jury at
pm. Soon after they returned and an.
nounced verdict of 100000 damages for
Kilbourn. Counsel for defendant gave notice
before the adjournment of their intention to
file motion for a new trial.
ThsCsunfry Will Try to Survive.
The absurd rumor, telegrapned by specials
last night, that Blaine was to be appointed
minister to England, arose out of the fact,
known for some weeks that Blaine and his
family were to leave for Europe early in
May, to be gone for six months at least
Blaine's friends say that his health does not
demand the trip, but in view of the distrac-
tions of the party he does not wish TO take
part in the fall elections, which, if he staid
here, he could hardly fail to be drawn into.
When he testifies before the House Com
mittee on Foreign Relations in reply to the
insinuations OF Shipherd, he will make his
last public appearance until next winter.
Chandeliers Instructions TO LieHt. Berry.
Secretary Chandler has sent the following
message to Lieut. enant Berry, United States
steamship Rodgers, San FRANCISCO: "The
revenue cutter Corwin will land the officers
and crew of the Rodgers at St. Michaels,
Ounalaska, or Sitka, as may be thought
best, looking to their speedy arrival at San
Francisco. After leaving the cutter you will
proceed with your command to the navy
yard at Mare Island, and report to the COM
mandant. Report your arrival 10 this de-
partment by telegraph. The Alaska Com
merciaI Company offers to transport the
entire party to San Francisco in their steamer
ST. Paul, but you viii take the steamer
which will enable yo0 to arrive at the earli-
est date"
Dissatisfied With Che Census.
Mr.. Beck's resolution in the Senate direct
ing inquiry into he probable cost of com
The capers ia the resDlt of verv are nj
existing in Congress with |
the management of the late superintendent
of the census. In spite of the appropriation /
of nearly doable the first estimated costs of |
taking the census, 1t is known that the pres |
ent superintendent is embarrassed at finding |
the last deficiency appropriation inadequate |
to close up the work. An enormous mass of |
undigested material is on hand which, If |
prepared and printed, will cost more than
s. 900, 900. The business methods of the /
are sharply criticised BY |
several senators who have been looking into
census matters.
The Contested Election Cases
Caikin's determination to postpone call
ng up the contested election cases until
next week was arrived at after discussion |
With other leading Republicans, who are of
opinion that the Democrats do not wish
o first act lpon the Lynch-Ch almers case.
As that was the FIRST case reported from the
committee ii is now decided TO be the frst
discussed. Ii Is q much stronger case for
he contestant than is the Mackey-Dibble
,ase from South Carolina. The latter would
'nly be argued on technicaliiies arising
'ut of the fact that the real contest, so far
Is Mackey's testimony is concerned, was
nth OConnor, who died before the meeting
II Congress. The majority OF the committee