Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-13
MINOR MENTION.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The Sunday
Capital says Secretary Chandler will name
the new 1890 ton steel cruiser the "Chicago."
L. is TO be swift aud strong, and ie represent
the latest and best in naval architecture.
Col. Browne, OF the First Infantry, is dead.
The issue of standard silver dollars for the
week ehding March 10th was 269 900; for the
corresponding period last year la, 400.
Justice Miller, of the United States Su-
preme Court, was slightly indisposed to-day
and did not occupy his seat upon the bench.
Charges against Supervi.ing Architect
Hill were made by Murcb, of Maine. They
cover over twenty pages of legal cap
paper written with 4 typewriter.
Secretary Chsndler denies that he will be
3 candidate for United States senator, rice
Rollins; whose term has expired. He says
he is in favor oil the reelection OF Rollins.
J. r. Dodge, statistician in the Agricul-
tursl Department, says no reports OF damage
to young wheat have been received by HIM.
Hessys future disasters alone can iujure the
crop.
Senator Don Cameron had euc0ussfui
surgical operation performed SATURDAY., I'M
der the direction of Surgeon General Wales.
As soon as he gains more sirsngth he will go
South.
Inform stien has been received that Mrs.
Senator Harrison, who has been 10 New
York for several months, is in a critical con-
dillon, and that Sen"tor Hsrrison cannot 60
to Indiana for some time.
Senator and MIRA. Logan expect to leave in
a few days for New Mxioo, 70 visit their
daughter, Mrs. Tucker, at Santa Fe, where
Paymsster Tucker is stationed. Lister they
will extend their journey 10 California.
The Philharmonic Society, of this city,
will take charge of the musical portion o.
the exercises On the occasion of the renter
nent OF John Howard Psyue's body, aud
render, with large chorus, "Home, Sweet
Home"
1t is understood that the Malsgasy am.
bsssadors will visit the State Department
officially tomorrow, and have a conference
with the Secretary of State upon the subject
OF expediting the exchange of treaty ralifi-
cations.
Secretary Foleer had long interview
with the President this afternoon in regard
to filing the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation OF UAited S ates Treasurer Gil
fiiian. No person was determined upon for
the position.
The Secretary of War has REQUESTED the
Pr es!SssSI 10 order court OF INQUIRY to in
vestigate Gen Hsz MS administration of the
Signal Service. The detail for the court
has no; been made yet, but may be expected
in few days.
In the Court of Claims to-day judgment
for $40 $50 wss rendered for the claim ant in
the case of Stephen Duncan, executor, in a
| sui! against the government for cotton de-
slroyed on the Mississippi river during the
war Of the rebellion.
The President is still indisposed, and to.
day refused to see all visitors, excepting in
innate friends. He has been suffering for
some time from a catarrhal affection, and is
considerably annoyed al its tenacity. He
will probably take trip 10 Fortress Monroe
toward the end OF the present week.
LIeut R3bt. NJ. Berry, who comm andeo
the i'll faled relief steamer Rodgers on her
cruise 10 the Arctic ocean, has b.eu offeret
an opportunity 10 accept mission under thi
Belgian government to 90 TO the western
coast Of Africa, 10 the neighborhood OF the
Congo river. for the purpose Of attempting
10 civilize and colonies the natives.
Secretary Folger is not very well to dag
He wss al the department short time, bu
unable 10 transact business. He ia still sui
fering from his recent attack of malaria snt
biliousues', and appears weak. His physi
clans advised him to try a change of air, an
he will probably make a short sea voyag
soon, unless Improvement 10 his heat
should render it unnecessary.
The Attorney General has given an opir
ion 10 the Pr sident that the chief ex min:
=, under the Civil Service CONJUNCTION ia a
J officer Of the Un't d Ststes, and as such hi
appointment is vested 10 he President. III
}. question of the selection OF the chief q
aminer has, however, been offered 10 Il
commission, aud the appointment will
;. based upon their recommendation.
There wss much excitement among br
"a kers here to day, caused by the circulate
8 of report that Jay Gould was seriously
O at Jack. onvilie, Fla, and that The worst W
e feared. The uneasiness subsided, howevt
/. upon The receipt of a dispatch from friel
It Of Mr.. Gould in New York conveying Il
i intelligence that he had Just had nesss
l. from Jacksonville signed by Mr.. Gu
n stating that he is in excellent health.
Rsar-Admirsl J. w A Nicholson, la; e
in command Of the European squadron, W
e placed on the retired list yesterday by opar
l. lion of l,w. he is succeeded in command
= the European station by Rasr-Admir
u Charles II Baldwin, former mem Der Of d
" Light House Board. Rar-Admiral Z
70 Calhoun will be retired IN April next. The
l. Two retirements will make a vacancy 10 Il
list of rear-sdmirals, which will be filled
20 the promotion of Commodore r. w. Shufel
l. now on duty with the Naval Advisory Boa