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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

New resolutions were introduced as fol-
lows:
By Mr.. Miller: House joint resolution
requesting senators and representatives. in
Congress 10 continue the National Board of
Health. Rules suspended, and the resolu-
tion was adopted.
Ey Mr.. Hembree: House joint resolution
to submit the railroad debt question TO the
people before enacting settlement.
The rules were suspended, and Mr..
Stephens moved to table the resolution, say
ing the question had been srbm tilted in the
platform of January 10th. The resolution
was :abled-yeas, Al; nays, 49,
By Mr.. Wendell: House joint resolution to
sppoiut a COMMITTEES 10 report as 10 the con-
dilion of the Hermitage, the home of ] OK
son. Adopted.
By Mr.. Blackburn: House joint resolu-
ton proposing amendments to the constitu-
ton. Lies over under ihe rules.
By Mr.. Boyd: House joint resolution
authorizing the governor to offer reward
for the apprehension OF The murdersrs Of
Ep0Tldm bEuuuyJ VI MufHtesbOTO' Iu CO
SUSPENDED and the resolution adopted.
By Mr. Norris: House joint resolution
proposing constitutional amendments. Lies
over.
By NJ. Norris: Resolution to appoint a
| committee to wait on Mrs. Polk. Lies over.
By Mr.. Mallory: House joint resolution
appointing a committe 10 find the printing
material Of the Torbett bank notes. Lies
over.
Senate bill to amend sections 5, 13, Is ard
20 OF the act constituting the Taxing District
OF Memphis. Passed third reading.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Bill to change the time OF holdiug II.
NChancery Courts of the Third Chancery Di
vision, and to change the time of holding
the Circuit Courts in the Fourth Judicial
Circuit, and to provide for the renewal o.
bonds Of persons against whom indictments
are pending.
Bill to exempt from execution tobacco tC
the amount OF 800 pounds in the hands o.
actual producers who are the heads OF fami
lies.
The bill to repeal an act changing th'
line between the counties Of Henry and Ben
tou.
House joint resolution requesting the sec
r.tsry of State 10 furnish the Code and Act
to the magistrates of the county OF Chester
was taken up by request of Mr.. Head, VIII,
moved to amend by providing that the mag
istrates in Sumner county who have not tn
Code be provided with the same. Table
Mr.. Norlhrup moved TO amend by provid
ing that copy of the Code be furnishe
John johnson, of Wilson county, whose cop
was burned. Tabled.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

WE'LL what Dexi? The Bonner actually
hnds something in Bates message TO ipdorse.
1t thinks he was very happy in the recon-
mends,ion to have a c1lored man appointed
Instruction to look after the 100000 colored
children in the State. This will at once
suggest itself as highly proper and just 10
our colored population. He al-O recommends
that the appropriation for colored normal
scholarshi ps be increased from $500 to s3SO0,
go as to "squalizs the rights of senators and
their respective Constituencies" AMI this is
right, and just because it Is right. Gov Bate
has done well 10 recognise the claims OF the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

JUICE JAMES NJ. QUAELEs has resigned
the Office of judge Of the Criminal Court OF
Davidson and Rutherford counties because
OF the meager salary, and that the chances of
Alucra'iye practice were offered to him. But
the salary he received, $500, has been cut
down TO the more meager soul-and body sum
of $4,000; notwithstanding which there gre a
great many applicants for the place, among
them John d. Brisp, Malt w. Allen and
George Guild, of the Nashville bar, and
Pink keeble, Of The Murirees boro bar.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

Humbert, of Italy, it is said, finds tbs
cares and duties Of kingship go burdensom,
that he would resign his crown with NOR,
feelings of relief than Of regret; albeit he il
popular and weil.esteemed among his sub
jecis. "If they only knew how little 1 care
for my kingship!" be exclaimed not loni
ago; and then added (he was talking with .
confidential friend): "Pll tell you wha, they
ought TO make of me-a sergeant Of the Ma
tional Guard. think would make a very
good sergeant, for certainly know the dutie'
Of soldier" So earnest is his disregard fol
royalty that he is educating his son in such
a manner as to prepare him for any turn o.
fortune, whether it be to win or lose crown
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

dress the caucus, which ne did in vefJ able
and satisfactory manner. In regard to the
amount of the State debt proper, many in
terrogstories were propounded TO him by
members in every part of the house, all OF
which he answered to the entire satisfaction
o. the caucus.
1t ia the desire OF the caucus that this
distinguished gentleman should be present
during the entire consider alton of the bill.
The caucus adjourned to meet next
Wednesday night at 80 o'clock.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

Silly people, and those who seem 10
think they ca not help lying, will do well
to read the sermon by the Rev. Mr.. Mahon,
which we publish In another column. These
two subdivisions of the human fam ly
embrace bath old and young in their ranks
the envious snd the jealous, who are
never SO happy as when they are running
down, decryIng and vilifying men and
-yomeu about whom they know nothing, and
merely suspect or imagine what they give
free expression to as if it was the truth. Mr.
Mahon breaches in a plain, practical, old.
fashioned way, using simple words in order
the better TO reach the aversg, under
standing, as Re does every time he speaks
from the pulpit
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13
X. K. Mccain
Makes an Explanation in Justice TO
District.AttOrney Chandler, who,
He Thinks, in the Recent Trials at OK.
ford, Miss, Only Did His Duty.

To the Editors of the Appeal:
CoLDwATER, Miss, February 1-Iu
compliance with request, ask little
space in your columns again for the purpose
OF developing some points merely alluded
TO in my article in a recent issue of the AP-
PEAL. The object OF my former article wss
TO vindicate myself against the unjust
charge, by implication, made upon me by
your correspondent. In this / propose to
make statement Of some fscts which have
mo- been published to the world, and which,
in justice to a fellow-map, il not 10 politi-
cal friend and ally, I feel it my duty TO m AXE.
l shall submit simply a statement of facts
as they occurred in the grand Jury room,
and with which l am perfectly familiar,
especially that which impressed me while
serving as grand juror in the Federal Court.
/ stated in my former article shat under
the charge delivered 10 the grand jury by
the district. attorney, felt under no oblIgl
tion TO support bill, however reputable the
| witnesses who testified 10 the case unless
felt satisfied that il could be sustained in a
| final trial" To all observing minds, it
seems TO me, that the charge itself is fully
act forth in the language employed above.
But as L have been requested to make
a published statement of the charge
for the benefit of the general reader
"uO hot DC pOelcu Ah ~ tHc uu-
ties Of grand jurors and the privileges al.
lowed 10 and exercised by district attorneys
] give the charge, az it was delivered to the
entire jury. in the district attorneys own
language. 1t was this, namely: Il charge
you to be careful in your Investigations, and
return no bills which l cannot sustain in a
final trial" will further state hat Judge
Chandler was only with the jury few times
during the three weeks Investigations, and
only few minutes each time, and occasion.
ally then, 1 believe, at the solicitation oI
some of The jury-haviug intrusted his busi.
ness into the hands of his assistant, Judge
Ware. 1 saw nothing in the conduct O
Chandler himself to be condemned. Ny
loyalty to the Democracy aud its able anc
respectable representatives. caused me tc
watch with care the entire proceeding,
and to be anything but an idle spec
tator. The examination of some wit
neases by Gen. J. R. Cbamers, and tn,
interest msnifested by him in The granC
jury room on one or two occasions we though
improper, and felt disposed to complain; but
supposing this to be entirely within the juris
distion of the court, we made no demonstra
tion of our feelings. r. E M'cAIN.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

TEE Cotton and The Merch ants Exchanges
yesterday appointed committees TO meet the
eIcursionists from Dubuque, who are 10 ar.
rive in the city tomorrow morning. Presi-
dent Hadden also appointed the follow
ing committee from the Taxing District
Council to unite with those of the two Ex.
changes to do honor TO our distinguished
gussts; Messrr. N. Burke, r. c. Graves and
Tamaa I aa -
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Heavy sma.b In Bo.,ou.

Boston, February 12.-It is reported that
the Bay State Iron Company, a large con-
cern Of this city, has suspended. Liabilities
said to be heavy.
Later.-The suspension of the Bay s ate
Iron Company is confirmed. The cause OF
the trouble was depression iu the iron trade
and limited capital. Liabilities, $3.50, 900
The last official statement showed Liabilities
OF $3.50, 1000, while quick assets are $3.50 0OO
The plant, however, is worth 81 ,000, 900, and
J. Avery Richards, treasurer, thinks with
good management the creditors will event.
ually lose nothing. s. G. Smelling is presi.
dent OF the corporation.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

The food now pouring out of the Ohio
river is destroying a great deal OF valu.
able property in Cincinnati, and has already
brought destitution to many formerly COM
Portable homes. At last accounts the water
had reached the extraordinary hight
or depth OF sixty-four feet two
and three.quarter inches, within q
quarter of an inch of the hitherto un'
precedentei food OF 1882, when il marked
sixty.four feet three inches on the gauge
The plucky asd public spirited merchants Of
the great city-great in cultivation as in
en,erprise-are already subscribing literally
for the btnef. OF their suffering fellow
; townspeople. Memphis sends her sympathy
and will lend helping hand if necessary
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

THANKS 10 he many good people who
have been moved by the invitations OF the
APPEAL, the fund for Mrs. Winberg has
been swelled TO the handsome total of
$247 60, $50 Of which were subscribed by a
Uniou street cotton broker. The APPEAL is,
OF course, very proud OF this result Of its
labors in behalf Of a needy and deserving
woman brought TO "wsnt and woe" so sud-
denly-proud, not for itself but for the city
wherein there are SO many kindly, sympa-
thetic hearts that can be moved to noble
deeds without personal visitation. Further
Eub-c iptions will be gladly received at our
counting-room by Mr.. Henry White, business
manapnr
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

The announcement that Judah P. Benz Il
min has retired from the prsctice OF law
and will beresfer devote himself tc rest and
recreation, recalls his entrance into public
life in 1852, as United States senator for
Louisiana, being then only about forty years
OF age. Subsequently he was in succession
Attorney. General, Acting S, cretary of War
and Secretary of State of the Confederate
States, all cf which positions he filed with
distinguished ability. At the close of the
civil war he settled in London and then al.
most Immediately took a place at the head
of the great chancery lawyers of the bar
taking at the same time high social posi-
tion. Mr.. B-pjamin's career at the Londor
bar is without-p parallel in the history of the
professiop
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

Mr.. ALFRED FRoHMAN, one Of the bes.
AMI ablest speakers of the negro race here
abouts, promptly appreciates the wise and
discfeet craftsmanship Of Gov. Bate in recon
mending the appointment of competent
colored man as assistant superintendent oi
Public Instruction Tor the State, his duties tc
bs confined TO the colored race. Mr.. Ffoh
mans recognition Of Gov. Bale's liberality
in this matter may, without any stretch, be
conadered the evidercs of it's appreciation
by the color d people Of Shelby county, who
share with their representative the sent
ments OF gratitude be SO clearly and forcibly
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Distress i'm IreIasd.

WATERBURY, CONN, February l2-Bishop
Logue, OF Ireland. acknowledging draft for
several hundred dollars recently sent for the
relief of the distressed in county DoRegal
writes the treasurer Of the National Land
League: "The number Of people stricken il
not so large a. in 1879, but the accounts
coming from distressed districts are more
heartrending than any received during that
gloomy period. Thousands of poor creatures
will not be able to suppress the cry Of dis
tress much longer"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13
RAILROAD LAND GRANTS.
DECISION IN THE CASE OF COLLINS VS.. 7
SIOUX CITY AND PACIFIC ROAD.

DECISION IN THE CASE OF COLLINS VS.. THE
SIOUX CITY AND PACIFIC ROAD.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-Iu the case
of Collins u.s. tine Sisux City and Pacific
Railroad Company, the Secretary Of the To-
terror holds that failure on the part Of the
company 20 carry out The proviso in its land
grant, tha at such land as was sold within three
years after the completion Of the road
should be opened 10 pre-emptiou, the price
realized TO be returned to the company, does
not derogate from the grant, nor can it
operate to defeat the same or cause Its lands
to revert to the United States. In this case
the company sold lands, and although not
in the three years limit, it is said that the
-ale must be regarded as disposal of the
lands such as the statutes contemplated.
The secretary says that even if it were in
tended the land should be disposed of as
public lands, the purpose OF the act is de-
feated through It's failure 10 provide ade-
quate machinery for the use of the executive
department.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13
A AobIe Womau

Mrs. Emma B. Drexel, Of Philadelphia,
who died last week, was such a woman as
the world could not afford 10 part with.
This lady paid the rent OF more than $50
families, and distributed among the poor
over 10000 year. Every case Of deserving
charity which appealed to her for assistance
received prompt recognition. The Pbilsdel-
phia Times states that "she employed 8 wo-
each applicant, and once every week dis
pensed groceries, clothing and money to the
poor, who gathered every Tuesday in the
rear Of her residence. Although q strict
member of the Roman Catholic Church, no
discrimination was ever made on account oi
religion"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

COMPTROLLER PICKARD has been in.
structed by Attorney General Ben ]. Lea,
"where suits have been brought against de-
taulting revenue collector, TO receive from
them or their sureiieI in payment ana salts
-i-4iion Of the State new issue of The
Bank of Tennessee, but collectors must not
take these notes for back tsxe.." This seems
TO US to be b,d logic, though it may be good
1sU
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THE TARIFF.
The TARIFF.
REPRESENTATIVES OF MANUFACTURING II

REPRESENTATIVE OF MANUFACTURING IN
TEREsTs FLoCKING To WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-The changes
made in the tariff bill as they progress in
Congress have alarmed those whose business
is especially effected by the action taken
aud resentstives OF the various industrie,
OF the country are fockipg here in grea
numbers for the purpose OF securing, if pos
sibla, legislation favorable TO each Interest
Threatened. Lobbying is most active, and
the life of members is msde burden by con
tiuual request, arguments and importuuities
in befsii ot-this end that branch of trade
What The outcome will be it is difficult tc
sufmise, but gentleman 10 position tc
know the under current OF feeling among
representatives, believes the chances are
about even for the passage of some kind of q
tariff bill this session. 1t may be that the
whole question will yet be settled by {
conference committee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

The smallpox has broken out at johnson.
vile, on the Tennessee river, and N any other
of the smaller towns in this part of the State
are afflicted with the dreadful disorder. But
our health authorities have taken time BY
the forelock, and are vsccinating.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13

Judge Burrus, Of Rutherford, was chosen
permanent chairman.
The State debt bill, as reported BY the
and considered section by section, except
the preamble, and amended down to the
blanks in which is to be inserted the rate Of
interest 10 be paid on the State debt proper.
Upon that considerable discussion was had
The Hon. s. F. Wilson was invited to ad-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-13
Rising af all POfats In Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, February 12.-The Ohio
ia still rising at all points in this State. At
New Albany the water is ten inches higher
than the food of 1851. About three-four;hs
Of the manufactures are now flooded. and il
the rise cas<t;r---..siil midnight every furnace
In the, Swiss siassworks Of w. Depauw
~ :. .nder water. His loss will be fully
500. 900, and other establishments will suffer
TO an equal amount, aud perhaps much
larger. About 500 houses are flooded in
the lower part of the city; 1000 CT 5000
employees will be thrown out oi
employment if the food continues. Between
Evansville and Henderson the telegraph
poles are covered in some places, and wires
are strung in the tops Of trees. Lawrence
burg is completely surrounded by water. the
Ouly communication from the Columbus,
Indianapolis, ST.. Louis and Cincinnati depot
is by boats.
For Other Flood He11s Ser Second Pace
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THE CABORING CLASSES.
REMEDIES FOR EXISTING EVILS PROPOSED By
SECRETARY FOsTER.

WAsHINGToS,s February 12-Frank z
Foster, secretsfy Of the Federaticrsnnssrsds
and Labor Unions of Massage of y coutin-
ned his testimony to-ds,ap ratessthe Senate
existing evils, Foster recommended the fol-
lowing remedite ae most practicable and
desirable at=pfesenT, - me1y:- fi,et, ,h-
establishment Of national bureau of labor
statistics; second, The establishment of board.
OF arbitration wherever practicable; third,
the enforcement of the national eight-hour
law; fourth, the abolition of child labor. as
far as possible, by legislation; fifth, the re-
peal of all conspiracy laws which interfere
with the right Of workingmen to combine fol-
their own protection, and the incorporation
of their uniens like other corporations
sixth, the abolition of the convict labor con
tract system.
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The MEXICAN TREATY.
ITS PROVISIONS TO BE DISCUSSED BY TE
SENATE COMMITTEE TO-DAY

ITS PROVISIONS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE
SENATE COMMITTEE TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, February 12-After the
Mexican reciprocity treaty had been signed
aud sent to the Senate, the American COM
missioners desired TO amend it by adding a
number of articles to the free list, and pro-
posed to the Mexican commissioners to have
the treaty recalled and articles inserted.
The Mexican commissioners did not have
the necessary authority to make the desired
changes without communicating with their
government. The treaty was therefore with
drawn from the Senate, and held under
advsement until Senor Romero and Gen
Canedo had obtained further instructions
1t was then amended in the manner pro.
posed by the American commissioners, and
returned to the Senate. II is now in the
hands of the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations, and that committee has invited
Gen. Grant and Trescoi, the American com
missioners who negotiated the treaty, tc
appear before them Tuesday next, when i'll
provisions will be considered and discussed
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MERCANTILE FAILURES.
Coed for Every Cent.

81. LOUIS, February l2-McPike & John
son, extensive horse and mule dealers, have
suspended payment. Liabilities said to be
about $50, 900; assets, SIS, 900. Their suspen.
sion was brought about By the failure Of ]
81. Whrson & Sons, stock dealers and ex-
Dorters New York
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A LITTLE GIRL BABY
Found on the Doorstep OF "a Citizen at
Jack SON, Tenn.

Special to the Appeal
JACKsoN, February 12'-Quite a sensation
wac created in the city by Mr.. NJ. V. Wilson
fading child in basket on his doorstep
last night. 1t was a we'll developed girl
baby, three or four weeks old, and had plenty
OF rice clothes with it. A business card con-
tanning the following: "Joseph H. Moore,
manufacturer of queensware, factory at East
Trenton, Trenton, N. j." was also found in
the basket. Mr.. Wilson now has the little
waif at his home. 1t is not known who put
the child on the Steps, and the whole affair is
in
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Masonic Notice,
NOTICE TO
Stock RaiSers and Farmers.

ss-The advertiser has LARGE RANCH IN MIS-
SOURI, well watered and timbeTed, and situated
near three railroads. He has been engaged in rais-
ing horses, mules, cattle and hogs, and desires n
good man to take an interest and manage the
business, as his health is poor and he has other
business requiring his attention. 10 the right
kind of man. having honesty, energy, talent ano
money this is an opportunity seldom offered. No
one need apply who has not fro 5000 to SO coo
to invest Address STOCK RAISER.
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the city protecting thousands of homes is
weakening. If it breaks no estimate can be
pct upon the amount of fsnffering and loss
OF property. In truth, it is impossible 10
estimate the Losses now. The only bright aide
TO the affair is tha at not one life has been lost
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PENSIONS.
SENATOR CAMERoN's BILL TO REGULATE t
FEES OF AGENTS.

SENATOR cAMERoN's BILL TO REGULATE THE
FEES OF AGENTS.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-The bill in
troduced By request in the Senate by Senator
Cameron, Of Wisconsin,, to regulate the fees
of pension agents, provides that claimants
and agents living in the same or contiguous
counties may sign contracts allowing the
sgents S25 in an original case or a reopened
case, whee new disability is proven, aud $40
for other causes of decreased pension in all
cases filed since June 20, 1878. The bill fur
ther provides that no fees shall be paid in
advance ef the allowance of claims filed
after the bill becomes law. Senator Came
ron Gays the object of the Trainer of the bill
is to place the pension business in the hands
of local agents, and prevent it's ABSORPTION by
the Washington agencies.
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SPIRITS IN BOND.
NEW BILL PROPOSED BY THE TREAS
DEPARTMENT.

NEW BILL PROPOSED BY THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, February 12.-The Speaker
laid before the House to-day letter from
acting Secretary French, OF the Treasury
Department, transmitting the draft Of the
bill prepared by the commissioner Of inter-
nal revenue to further extend the privilege
of the expectation of spirits in bond free OF
the internal revenue laws. The measure
embodied in the bill is intended to obviale q
aifHcu ty in the way of storage and subdi-
vision at seaboard or frontier ports of CON
signments OF spirits transported in bond
from distilleries situated IN the interior to
foreign countries. The acting secretary j.
of the opinion that such law would facili
tate the export trade without danger to the
revenue. The communication was referred
10 the Committee on Ways and Means.