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]. A. FORREST Il co.
Again at the Front as Dealers I'm Horses
and Mules-A GOOD Stock ON II and.

On account of i'll health some time ago,
J. A. Forrest retired from business as deal
er iu horses and mules, after being engaged
in that business for many years. His health
having improved, he has again commenced
dealing in horses and mules, and at the ex-
tensive establishment, 81 Monroe street, J..
A Forrest & Co. have a large lot of mules
and number of fine horses. They intend
to keep a fine lot of these animals, from
which buyer can select from a pony or a
small mule to the finest animal of either
species. Forrest & Co. want it distinctly
understood that they guarantee every animal
they sell, and will make good all their rep
resentations regarding their stock. They
have the largest stable in town, and all facil-
tiles for the proper care of the animals.
They are we'll known to all the Kentucky
and other drovers, and have every facility for
attracting shipments from the best quarters.
All who want saddle or harness horses, farm
or dray mules, should visit the extensive
stable, where they are likely to find some
thing TO suit them. The long experience of
Col. Forrest, the fac. that he is reliable and
able 10 make all his promises good, are high
recommendations, and the large patronage
that he so long enjoyed will rapidly return
TO him.
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THERE was another severe change in the
weather last night. About o'clock it grew
perceptibly colder, and the rain set in about
10 O'Clock, driven by a steady breeze that
occasionally was broken by sudden gusts as if a
blizzard threatened us. This storm came frem
Fort Smith, upon which place it broke with
something like fury, accompanied by snow,
on Friday night. A branch of the same cy-
clone struck Ohio on the lake shore yester-
day, and, moving across to the Ohio river,
played havoc as it went. Houses, bsrrs and
fences were blown down, and food, follow
ing the wind, swept away what it had left
bshind. So far This has been year of phe-
nomenal storms. on land as we'll as ocean,
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The New York Public says that nego-
tiatioFs ara still pending for the ter.
mination OF the lease of the Memphis
and Charleston road 10 the East. Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Company, but no con-
clusion has yet been reached. The chief
difficulties go far have been certain legal pro-
ceedings pending in Tennessee, and begun by
Memphis and Charleston stockholder, an
the non-payment of the money advanced by
the East Tennessee Company under the
lease. 1t is now said, however, that the
East Tennessee Company has Withdrawn its
consent to the abroeation of the lease, and is
unwilling to surrender possession of the
property, which seems TO be very probable.
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A BALLOT-ROX
THAT CANNOT BE STUFFED NOR TEMPERED


WITH.
WAsHIEGToN, February 3.-The Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections, of
which Senator Hoar Mass is chairman,
and Messrs. Sherman, Frye, Salisbury, Bar
row and Cameron Wis. are members, held
meeting few days ago 10 consider the adj
visibility OF a uniform ballot-box, 10 be used
at all Federal elections, 10 prevent frauds in
voting and in counting ballots. Several
boxes, which, il was claimed, would prevent
frauds al elections, were exhibited 10 the
committee, their merits discussed, and the
chairman appointed Messrs. Cameron, of
Wisconsin, and Barrow, of Georgia, sub
committee 10 report on the matter. Mr..
Parker c. Chandler, Of Boston, appeared as
council for the American ballot-b box, in
vented By Mr.. Steuben F. Bacon. He stated
10 the committee that ne represented an as
ISOLATION composed of prominent citizens of
the various States, members of both the
Democratic and Republican parties, who
we're organizing TO secure the introduction
Of system OF national elections, which
should do away, as far as human agency
could, with frauds and the rumors Of frauds
which were so detrimental to our national
reputation.
Mr. Finnerty, of this city, an invent or
who has many valuable inventions ON the
market, has patented ballot-box so in
geniously contrived as TO preclude the posi-
bility of fraud at elections. The machinery
consists OF three rollers turned by a crank in
the hand Of one of the judges or clerks of
election, on one of which there is engraved
Registered vote" with date of day of cleo
ton. The ballot, as it is deposited in the
hole in the upper part Of the box, is caught
By the first of these rollers, and as the crank
is turned is sgain caught on the second, by
which it is indorsed as above, bell at the
same time ringing clear and sharp
as it drops from the third roller
into the box, which movement is made
visible to the bystanders by an automatic
counting machine which registers each vote,
the figures being plainly visible through a
plate of glass inserted in the front of the
box. There are four locks to this box, the
keys to which would remain with the sheriff,
so that there could not be any tampering
with the contents. We suggest to the COM
mittee that they see Mr.. Finnerty's box before
deciding. 1t is just what they are in search
of to prevent frauds at the ballo.-box.-EDs. .
APPEAL
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THE BIBLE.
Anniversary OF the shelby County Bible
Society ut the Cumberland
Church Tonight.

The Shelby County Bible Society will
celebrate its ifty-third anniversary this AFTER
noon and evening by appropriate services at
the Court Street Cumberland Presbyterian
church. At the evening exercises Mr.. Morse
s. Downs will preside at the organ, and will
be supported by members OF the Mozart So
ciety. The addresses of the evening will
be delivered by the Rev. Albert s. Hunt, D.
D., of New York, and the Rev. DR.. George
8. Savage, of Kentucky.
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FREAKS OF THE FLAMES.

TRox. N. Y, February S.-Burdetts,
Smith q Co.'s building was burned this
morning. Loss, $4,000.
MosrlEAL, February S.-A FIRE was eK-
tiuguished this nasning with but little dam
age to the silk factory. Ksifer Bros., boot
and shoe machine manufacturers, who had q
door in Kings foundry, lose 10000.
Bosron, February 3.-Ths shoe shops Of
,he Goodyear Metallic Rubber Company and
he Goodyear India Rubber Glove Company,
!, Nauestuck, will b shut down indefniteiy
FebruaTy 10Th, throwing near 1900 hands
ont.
ar. LOUIS, February IA are at Kirk
vile. No, Thursday night, destroyed fouz
busines hsuses, invelying los on good
- buil1inp q $4,000. During the Ere =
- q pos1k y Psa1s eEecsry exploded
tsszi.G ~ g - store ont, snd
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the Secretary OF the Interior had recon-
mended the Attorney General to bring suit
against that company to recover $500, 900
under the Thurman act, Sidney Bartlett and
Judge Dillon authorized the following state
ment; The government claims no such
amount, and the proposed suit is an amicable
one to settle disputed questions. The con-
treversy between the Union Pacific and the
United States is a. to the manner in which the
"net earnings" under the Sherman act shall
be ascertaiued
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WEpublish this morning the 6rst of series
OF specials from New Orleans recountipg
the glories OF The Mardi-Gras celebration in
that city. From what our correspondent
says, it is thronsed with visitors and the pa
rade ard the pageant will exceed that
OF any previous year. Among the distin.
guished men and women registered at the
hotels are many from our own State.
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ONCE ''recepts' Just as fairly and truly If used
twenty times, as though used but once.
But that is not the kind of economy am advo
eating. Some OF the public Offices pay their regis
try ana unpaid postage with the regular postage
stamps or money and, II paid at all, this is what
all the departments should do. The sensible way
however, would be TO take no account of such
postage at all. asit Is ony taking money out OF
one pocket and putting 1t in the other" but the
evil OF part-payment should be corrected, as fal
as possible by returnin 10 their writer's all let
ters not fully prepaid. except where ii is evident
that such omission was notintentional.
Ny illustration as regards the executive depart
ments win apply equally 10 all the government
Offices that continue the use Of the official stamps
and know that with many officers, of the army
especially, the stamps are regarded intol-
cradle nuisance.
Now, Senate bill No. 2406, introduced by Senator
Morgan. If passed into law will. by aboishing
the stamps and extending the penalty envelope
''to all officers OF the United States government,
including members of either house OF Congress, "
secure the desired reform. In the interest oil
economy, convenience and common sense, beg
senators and representatives. to give this matter
their careful attention. If there Is doubling one
among Them, viii esteem 1t q favor to be called
on TO furnish any information he may desire on
the subject. Very respectfully.
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Heavy Rains At So. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, February "a sleet storm be-
ginning at o'clock pm. yesterday, gave
place to heavy rains that have fallen at brief
intervals since. The streets are encased in
ice and filled with slush and impossible. One
and third inches of rain fell up to noon,
and the thermometer changed ftom 800 to 2S0.
Trains are delayed in all directions. Tele-
graph wires being generally down, there is
no communication with them. A northwest
wind is now blowing, and colder weather il
uredicsed
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CAPITAL NOTES.

WAsHNGToN, February 3.-Amopg the
Presidents callers to-day was ex-senator
Mcdonald, ex-Minister John w. Foster, and
Gov. Foster, of Ohio.
A number of Indian agents were nomi
mated to-day.
The ticket sellers of Ford's Opera house
to-day testified before the Bailey Investig at
ing Commi ttee that they had honored erder
for tickets signed by the chief clerk of the
House, Bailey, and that the orders had beer
turned into the Gas Company as cash.
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Fearful Gales.

LONDON, February 3.-The gale continued
last night. Several districts were flooded,
many disasters occurred to shipping, and
many lives were Lost.
PARIS, February ga fearful gale here
Much damage was done in the neighbor.
hood. One person was killed by the fall Of
scaffolding at the new city hall.
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In Ia more than probable that Mr.. George
w. Gable, of New Orleans, the author Of
the GroRdissiHisl. Modame Delphine aud
Old Creole Days, will deliver lec-
lure here sometime before the close Of next
month, Ons of the most distinguished Of
American men OF letters, it would be
treat for Memphis to hear the novelist on
a chosen theme. The charm of style, the
originality and power which 60 quickly won
for Mr.. Cable a place among the best
story-tellers Of our time in any Lam
guage, is not lost in the lecture
field. His powers Of delinention are
as remarkable rs his grace in painting
pertraits, aud it is said that he can even sp-
proach the dramatic in speech as closely as
he does on paper. How Close that is no Que
of our readers need be told who has read
Madame Detphine, siory as profoundly dra.
matte, az we'll az pathetic, as any in our Lam
guage. The death OF the poor quadroon
beside the confessional, while the despair
Jog cry OF her mother heart echoed through
the little church, makes as strong an
appeal 10 the universal conscience of tu-
mainly a. ever came from po,r,
wronged soul fnll of sense of
the impossible in this world, but lighted BY
visions OF the peace beyond. This picture
of dying soul making its pssce under
t he extremity OF a wrong that could not be
righted lie drawn with d master hand, albeit
the lines are few. Il is in marked contrast
with the charming scenes OF the gentle
comedy of the Grandissiaes, through which
one moves with dreamy delight and a
feeling akin to the sensuous, with which its
pages are tinted. But in that, too, there are
what actors would call situations as bearti-
full, as touching and tender and full
of grace ss ever poet dreamed. Indeed,
there is nothing in the language more
idyllic than the sweet condolences Of the
mother and daughter, who divide the he
rOine's honors between them. Mr.. Cables
Is wizard hand, and he is master in a new
Geld, with none even TO CLEAN after him.
His abilities are Of the frst order, and they
have been willingly recognized, not only in
this country but 10 Europe, and by none SO
much az BY those men and women who have
alrssdy made nams and fame az poet, es-
ssyisls, noysIies or Journalists He is sure
Of q cof,i.s Fslc0nle il Memphis.
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EPIDEMIC DISEASES
Senator Harris's Recently Reported Bill
in Behalf OF the National Board
OF Health.
A Memphian's Invention for Protecting
the BallOt-POstal Reform-The Tar.
iff-Pensions and Patents.

WASHINGTON, February 3.-Receipts OF
national bank notes fer redemption during
the week ending o.day -. 476 600; bonds held
BY the treasurer TO secure national bank eircu-
lation, $359, 235, $50; 10 secure public moneys
in national bank Repositories, 6,829, 900;
bonds deposited to secure circulation during
the week, S2.027 800; TO secure circulation
Withdrawn during the week, S2,704, 500;
national bank notes outstanding, 1862, los, 818.
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The people of ireland are again appeal
ing for aid. They are destitute, and are
dying of starvation and Of fevers that are
the result Of poor food and exposure. Will
the Irishnen Of Memphis not respond ia
this call Of their counirymen for bread?
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Inc events which have followed the arrest
OF Canon Bernard are thus related by the
London Globe: Mgr. Dumout, who still
claims the title of bishop of Tournsy, was
appointed to that see by Pope Plus TX, 10 1873,
and after certain circumsi auces, which Gre
ated great stir 10 the diocese, the congre-
cation OF bishops and regulars, issued de-
cree in 1879, by order of Pope Leo XIII,
taking from him all jurisdiction, on the
pretext that he had gone out of his mind,
and named Mgr. Du Rousseaux, admin
istrator apostolic of the diocese without re-
gard, as Mgr. Dumont alleges, for the
constitutions of the Church or laws of Bel.
gian State. Mgr. Du Rousseaux took
violent possession of the episcopal palace,
and had the locks picked of the pri-
vate bureau of his predecessors. In the
course OF the following year the latter had
seals placed, Notwithstanding opposition, On
the episcopal palace, and an inventory which
was then taken showed that large number
OF securities and papers belonging to Mgr.
Dumont had been abstracted from the
bureaus and strong chest On his lodging
a complaint with the procureur du ron it was
discovered that Canon Bernard had abscond-
ed to America with these papers and securi.
ties, representing an amount of several mil
lion francs. Canon Demands extradition
was demanded and obtained, and he is now
In Belgium awaiting his trial. Before hi,
return, however, Canadian solicitor came
to Tourney to propose an arrangement on
behalf OF Canon Bernard, and TO recoup q
portion of the large amount distracted, which
he brought to Europe with him, and which
was obtained possession of by the Belgian
government after the Canadian solicitor had
been arrested and had undergone a long
examination, which had the effect Of
causing him to fall dangerously i'll, the result,
being that after the recovery Of about 2,OO0,-
OOOf. he was set at liberty and returned home.
The procweser du roi has since cent com
missioner to America, where he now is, with
full power to take possession of the rem ain
der OF the papers and securities and brins
them back to Belgium, for it 10 be decided
whose property they are and 10 whom they
are to be handed over. Mgr. Du Rous
seaux, the acting bishop of Tourney, has, il
appears, taken measures to prevent the dc
livery OF these documents 10 NJ. Bourgeois
and 10 have the question OF property decided
BY the United States courts, and Mgr. Dumon
has commenced proceedings against an. Dr.
Rousseaux, a Catholic priest, calling himsel
bishop of Tourney" in order 10 obtain iudg
| mept of the Belgian court ordering him t
cease making opposition TO the return of tn,
papers to Belgium.
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sKIPWITH, MISS.
The Body Of an Unknown Man Found
in the River.

Special to the Appeal
sKIPwrTH, MISS, February S.-Authentic
intelligence has reached Us from Gaines
Landing, Ark, that while some raftmsn
were engaged in moving some logs. they dis
covered, at distance, "a strange object floating
in the river, which they captured, and it
proved to be the body Of well-dressed white
man. The corpse WIS taken ashore, and,
while the coroner was sent for, preparations
were made to give the unknown victim q
decent interment.
The negro, Mitchell, whe was shot here
last night, is in critical condition, and little
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
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Rnia aud sIeet Ar Iuaia.apoIi.

INDIANAPOLIS, February 3.-It has been
raining and sleeiing here for the past thirty
hours, and is still raining hard. All the
streams are swollen, and trains from the
north are delayed FIVE or six hours. Tele-
graph communication with Chicago has been
cut eff by all routes all day by the sleet.
North of Lafayette and Logansport, be-
tween Lafayette and Kankakee, the lines are
all down for miles. Every effort possible is
being made to restore telegraph communities
ton.
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If our legislators will give US good road
law, and sulhoriz. The County Court 10 levy
tax to build mscadamizsd highways, we
shall feel as if our fellow-cifizsus Of Shelby
county Outside OF the Taxing District were
coon to be lifted out of the mud.
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Mensgemery Acq uittea.

ST. LOUIS, February 3.-Robsrt s. Mont
gomery, of Shelbyville, Tenn, who has been
on trial here on the charge of obtaining
about $40, 600 from George II. Small, a COM
mission merchant OF this city, under false
pretenses, was acquitted to-day by direction
of Judge Stanwagoner, of the Criminal
Court,
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program me-
AFTERNOONS O'CLOCK.

AFTERNOONS O'CLOCK.
Mr.. John Pepper. president, presiding.
Voluntarily the choir.
Reading the Scriptures-ReY. w. H. Vernon.
-Prsyer-Rev. DR.. George b. Savage.
Gospel of His Son."
Report of Executive Committee-T. Il. Rice, Sec
rotary.
Report of Auditing Conmittee-Mr. J. r. God
win.
Election of Oficers and Executive Committee
Nominations presented by the Rev. B. H. Mahon.
Hymn $50. by the congregation, "From Green
lands Icy Mountains "
Beuediction-kev. Warner Moore.
Adjourned to 7:30 O'Clock pm
EvENING-7:S0 O'CLOCK.
The president-elect presiding.
Reading the Scriptures-Rev. 8. A. Steel.
Prayer-Rev. A. W. Lamar.
Hymn s22. congregation Joining. Rise, Glori.
Report Of Memorial Committee-Rev. E. Dan
iel. DID.
Hymn 127, Members Mozart Society-"Abide
With Mel Fast Falls the Eventide."
Address-Rev. A. s. Hunt, corresponding secre-
tary of American Bible society, New York.
Address-Rev. Dr. Geo. s. Savage, district super
intendent of American Bible Society for Ken
lucky and Tennessee.
Collec.iou-Audience to be waited upon BY
Messrss James McDavitt. 8. W. Hampton, r. J.
Black. J. E. Randle, J. P. Finnle j. r. Fltppin.
Hymn 32s, congregation joining. "An Hail the
Power of J. sus' Name
Benedicnon-Rev. s. C. Caldwell.
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PATENTS.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE coMMIssIoNER-RE-
CEIPTs AND EXPENDITURES OF THE Blu.
REAU.
WAsHNeToN, February 3.-The annua al
report of the Commissioner OF Patents shows
total receipts, 81 ,009, 219; expenditures, $685.
S67; balance in the treasury to the credit OF
the patent fund, g, 2O5, All; total number of
applications requiring action, 36,ll4; total
patents granted, 20,51S.
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GERMANY,

BERLIN, February 3.-Bismsrck's illness
although not dangerous, lie attended with
much pain and will con6ne him TO his room
for several weeks. The Emperor William,
health has considerably improved since yes
ford
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Prfddy n Oase,
GastOu's Hotel.
H. AGNES Academy,

The spring session OF st. Agnes Academy
will open tomorrow. The attention of the
public Is respectfully called to this academy,
which has so long enjoyed the patronage
aud confidence Of the citizens of Memphis.
All the branches of an English education,
as we'll as Latin, French and German, are
taught by those long experienced in the re-
sponsible duties Of the classroom; also,
music on the harp, piano, guitar and organ.
Especial attention is given to mathematics
in all its branches. Ths acknowledged
heslthfulness of the city,, aud especially Of
of the academy, induces the hope that in
addition to those who have lately entered
the classes will be filed during the coming
session. To those acquainted with Memphi,
it i. unnecessary TO speak Of the convent.
encss of the buildings or the beauty Of the
grounds. The former affords every comfort
10 The boarder-, the latter ample space fol
exercise to both boarders and day pupil
when the weather permits; when il doe,
not, figured marching, calisthenics and dane
ing furnish the pupils with sgreeable pas
time in their recreation halls. Those desir
GUS of seeing the academy are cordi ally
invited to honor il with visit.
Memphis weekly Mort ALLY Report.
Mortality report tor the week ending Sstur
l. Z l. o i II -
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AMONG the last batch OF books condemned,
prescribed and placed in the papal index Of
prohibited books, may be found Mme Gre
ville's Moral and Ciuic Instruction for GirL,
and NJ. Paul Bsrt's Ciric instruction in he
NrLaoJ
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SENATOR BAYARD's wealth has been esli-
m ated to be $4,000. He chooses his own
company and, while he likes a good story
and hates social hypOcriles, he is never will
ing TO surrender himself to vulgar poll
ticians
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HOrsf0rd's Acid Phosphate
IN sEAsTCKNras

Prof. Adolph on, New York, says: 81
used it for seasickness among the passengers
during passage across the Atlantic. In the
plurality of cases saw the violent symp-
toms yield which characterize that dis
ease and give way 10 healthful action of
the functions inpairedn