Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-18
FORT SMITH, ARK.
n unicipal Polifics-Change In the Post.
emce-society and Personal Notes.

Regular Correspondence OF the Appeal
Fort SMITH, ARK, February 16-The
Hon. John H. Rogers, Cougressm au elect
from this District, ia now in Little Rock on
business. The citizens of this city are now
interested in the politics of the municipal
corporation. II April a mayor, chief OF
police, recorder and Board of Aldermen must
be elected. The present incumbents are can-
didates for reelection. The Democratic
party will call regular convention for the
purpose OF nominating candidates. A roster
OF efficient men will be nominated, but the
contest will wax warm, for several strong
and promiuent names will come before the
convention fer the msysralty. Oar people
are advocates OF conventions to ascert ain the
judgment of the party, and all vauquished
candidates readily fall into line and support
the nominee. Disgruutled candidates meet
with DO recognition or favor.
The people favor come OF the good laws
that have been enacted by the present Legis-
lature. There is too much pickering among
some members of the body. Some of the
members are too hasty in introducing bills
in the Legislature which, if passed, would
affect the State iDjuriously. All railroad
bills 10 hinder and drive out railroad enter
prises will be defeated. There are sufi.
Gent number of sound men in both houses
to check and defeat all injurious legislation
A change has been made In the postofice
at this place. The name OF Mr.. James K
Barnes has been confirmed BY the Senate
and that gentleman will enter upon the
duties presently. J. II. Clendenning. Re.
Publican, has been postmaster for a cousid.
cradle time, having gone into Office under
the administration Of President Grant. The
Democrats, having no choice in the matter
have no preference, and are indifferent to
the change. Mr.. Clendenning made us 8
good postmaster, and we believe Mr.. Barnes
will be equally efficient.
The rains have delayed the arrival OF all
| trains. The 81. Louis train now leaves here
at 10 o'clock am, and arrives at s O'Clock
pm. Since the roadbed has becou,
thoroughly settled, they gain one hour
| time in going to ST. Louis. This lie a gooc
road, we'll conducted, equipped with hand
some coaches, and ia run on good time.
Prof. Morrow, distinguished scholar, viii
| open high school here in a few days. We
welcome the gentleman, and will give him 4
good school. Fort Smith stands in grea
| need of just such school as will be con
Quoted by him. This gives us good educa.
tional sdvantsges, and Immigrants cannot
| urge the want OF schools as reason for no,
bringing their families among us.
Society is all alive in speaking of IN,
happy marriage of Mr.. /. K Kimmous t.
Miss Dora Lpe, TO be celebrated at the Pres
byterisn church on the 10th instant. Mr.
Kimmons came here from Oxford, Miss-, il
the spring of 1880. and, during his residence
has won many friends, besides the iuteiligen
young teacher. They leave inmediately
after Their marriage for Oxford, Mia, from
thence TO Florida, their future home. A
handsome reception viii be given them .
the residences OF Capt. Stone. The friends Of
both parties regret that the pair have con
| cluded to make their home elsewhere.
The incorporators OF the Street Railws,
Company are contemplating and plannin.
for the laying Of the track on Garrison ave
nde, our principal street. and one mile in
4 length, bounded on one end by the Arkansa.
river, on the other by the Catholic church
| This enterprise is much needed, and will b
i \ handsome investment to the stockholders
/ We regret that the eloquent Mr.. Meri
wether did not lecture while here, as man,
Of our thinking citizens desired to hear him
He succeeded in getting large club OF sub
scribers 10 his neWsy journal in this place.
The Merchants Bank is CHARTERED in on,