Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-10-28

tempts were too open he feared bloodshed,
az the Democrats are terribly in earnest in
the determination TO have q fair election
The APPEAL has heretofore noticed that
large amounts of money have gone into
Virginia from Republican sources, Addi-
tionai information confirms all that has
been said on this subject, and justifies the
belief that money will be lavishly used OH
election day. President Arthur is using
the whole power of his administration in
behalf of Malone. In defiance OF the Civil
Service rules, almost every revenue agent
and postoffice official and employe in the
state is actively at work. This fact is so
well known that it is hardly disputed, and
Malone finds an official favor in Washing
ton never before accorded to the political
boss OF a State.
THE WHISKY MEN.
1t is no secret that the whis,,sv mo,
OF the country will Lave n most forrnida.
BILE lobby alere this winter to secure an eS-
rension OF the bonded period. Agents,
employed to influence legislation, are al
ready on the ground, and it is common
impression that plenty of money viii be
used IN the effort TO get the bill Though
The desperate character of the lobbying
that is certain 10 take place will be readily
understood when the statement is made
that II such law is not passed, whisky
will come out of bond at the rate of about
100000 gallons per month, with tax OF
ninety cents to be paid on it, whether
there is any market on it or not. With
such disaster to face the majority of the
whisky men will go to the wall, and all Of
them will be more or less involved in the
general ruin. The amount of tax to be paid
in the next two years on whisky now in
bond will be sea, 100000. Ex-Comniis-
sioner OF Internal Rsvenue kadn says
that If such bill is not passed nearly all
the rich whisky men will be forced into
bankruptcy, and he thinks Congress will
be induced to pass the desired legislation.
Enemies OF the whisky traffic vii also be
here to fight the bill, and the contest Iii
doubtless be one of the liyGiiest legislative
incidents of the Session A well-known
politician and ex-Congressman is author
ity for the statement that half million
dollars have already been raised by the
whisky men to be put, il available, where
it will do the most good.
MRS MYRA CLARK GAINES,
One of the most Noted persons now in
Washington is Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines.
She has walked down PENNSYLVANIA
avenue q number OF times, leaning on the
arm OF 4 youth said to be her giand-
nephew. The form of the famous litigant
is somewhat bent, and her once bright
lace shows the ravages OF time. But her
indomitable spirit is still intact, and she
expresses :: sublime confidence of winning
I her case now before the Supreme Court
She secured judgment against the city oi
New Orleans for S2,000,000, but the city
| appealed from the decision of Judge Bill
lings. The testimony is the most ponder.
Gus and vOluminous ever taken in any
! lawsuit IN America. 1t is in o manuscript
volume, three feet III thickness, and
weighing zoo pounds. Two or three
men are required TO handle it, and its
great bulk absolutely prevents the court
from examining it. The judges have
therefore ordered ii to he printed i'll five
volumes in order that its inspection may
be possible. The volumes viii make 7O0C
pages OF printed matter, and will cosI
$4,000.
CAPITAL NOTES.
, Twenty Senators-elect out of twenty
I SIX, III Ohio, are pledged to the reelection
| of Senator Pendleton
| Democrats propose to investigate tho
! llowgate case this winter.
/ Secretary Folger will urge, in his forth,
/ coming report further consolidation of the
/ revenue districts.
a Kentucky delegation, headed by Gov
Knott, called on President Arthur, anC
| presented him costly fishing-pole, to b,
used with the reel presented to him a
Louisville.
Th Utah Commission is holding dali,
sessions in this city for the purpose O
completing its report.
Senator Harris, of Tennessee, who ha
been confined to his room in the Metro
politan for several days, is rapidly improy
ing, and expects to be out again soon
Washington Mclean and family arrived
to-day and are occupying their Washingtoi
residence.
Mr.. Carlisle viii visit Washington mex
week for brief stay.
Gen. Sherman has finished the work Oh
his annual report, and is simply waitin
/ the arrival of Gen. Sheridan, Novembe
1st, to take command of the army. 1t i
not expected that Sheridan will be as Dor
ular at the capital as "Old Tecumseh" was
ARIEL.