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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

TIE people of Illinois, the greatest rail-
road State in the Union, are about 10 esiab-
lish asysiem of county roads, of which they
very much feel the need, in order that farm
1ners may be able to haul their products to
market at any seasor, which now they cam
not GO. Il is proposed that a part of the
"plan of all those roads shall be that the
bed of each roadway thall be effectively
tiled tefore otherwise improved; that the
road shall b,gin at the county seat andex-
tend outward through the adjoining town
shis; that the roadway shall be certain
width, anu the led shall be of some one Of
the mcsl approved materials. Having COM
pleIed good roads Of permanent character,
each county should prohibit the use on them
OF any other than wheels with broad tires.'
This is just the kind of roadway we ought
TO have throughout Shelby county, and il the
Legislature shall psss bill to enable us to
hnild item it will confer boon only lees
valuable than the railroads that have mad e
Memphis all that it is as a city.
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MISSOURI LEGIsLATURE.
GOV. Cr5ttenaen's Rfennial Message
State fiDsnees and OatIawry.

JEFFERsoN CrTv, No.. January 4.-Fhe
Assembly organized to-day by electing The
caucus nominees reported last night. This
afternoon Gov. Critleudsa ssnt in HE bien-
nial message TO the Legislature, 1t declares
the finances of the State to be in very sat.
isfactory condition, reviews the Hannibal
and st. Joe railroad litigation, spd asks for
an appropriation to defray the expenses Of
the further prosecution of the State claim.
Oa the topic of outlawry, alter reviewing
the exploits of the James gang, and citing
his proclamation offering large reward for
their apprehension, tie governor says: @The
resnlts which followed so closely upon its
issuance furnish ample vindication Of the
policy which inspired it.n In conclusion he
adds: II paid $4,000 in rewards to various
persons for the capture and overthrow OF this
band of 'desperadoes. not one dollar Of which
was taken from the State treasury. 1t is not
probable that Missouri will be again cursed
and disgraced BY the presence Of such band
Of men confederated together for desperate
purposes. 1t is fully redeemed and acguit
OF that unwarrsnted appellatien, "Fhe Rob
Der State" The creation of State Board
OF Health is recommended, and aid for the
educational institutes Of the State is asked.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

TEE good results 10 the people oil Mem
phis following upon the substitution of the
Taxing-District Commissioners Tor the old
foVn of municipal government has made a
deep impression upon the people OF the other
CITIES q the State, no.ably those of Nashville
3H.-ehsisnoogs. Inihs latter city move
saent 4 ON fool, sod assuming definite shape,
20 petition the Legislature TO abolish its
charter and change It's entire form OF govern
Anent. The question ia agitated by some Of
Chattanooga most prominent non political
citizens, and is meeting With almost uniyer-
sad approval. 1t is likely that some definite
action will be taken in the next lev days.
HE Tines says every man apRfosehed 80 far,
heartily indorses the moyement. As far as
can be ascertained, it E intended to abolish
the present ehsrteef and put the city govern
Ment IN he hands of commissioners. "Tbis,'
5p9ys the Nashville BonMer, "would prove a
great saving and would insure speedier and
much more satisfactory legislation. 1t might
be stated that Chattanooga's bonds are quoted
above par5
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PRINTERS STRIKE.
The Nashville " w0rId'' IS Rated ''-The
Union Printers Fight.

NASHVILLE, January 4-The American to-
day says that since last Saturday the COM
positors on the World, daily paper Of this
city have been on strike, and the proprietors
have been sorely puzzled 10 get their paper
out. The printers first demanded an advance
OF five cents per 1000, SO that they would re-
ceive forty instead of thirty-five cents per
1000 ems. They had previously, more
than once, made the same demand, but on
being promised that at some future time
their demands would be accsded to, hzd con-
tinued to work. This time they would not
-bs-put off, The World is what is called a
"rat" oftice-that is, employs printers who
are not members OF the Typographical Union,
and pay them less than union printers. The
entire force Joined the union, aud notified
their former employers that they could not
then go to work unless Union rates were
paid. The reporters and editors did the
composition on the Sunday issue, and by re-
printing the inside of Saturdays paper,
using dead ads" and double leading the
new matter, paper was gotten out. Louis
vile and Cincinnati were telegrsphed, but
The Union had its men at work and compos-
itors could not be had. Mr.. Thoms, of the
World, went on in person, but every printer
sent here was taken off the train on his ar
rival and his board paid by the
Typographical Union to prevent his work
ing. The editors and reporters still con-
tinued to do their composition with such
inefficient help as cosld be obtained, and by
having some Of the matter set up IN some oil
the job offices, still got out-a paper, such al
it was. The Union men meet every train a
the depot and even meet trains in Galiatir
or Bowling Green and persuade the arriving
printers te join in the strike. The Uniol
threatens to keep up the war until Unior
printers are employed, aud the proprietor
insist that they Will close up before they viii
! back down from the stand they have taken
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

sENAToR- ELECT GIBSON has arrived in
NG Orleans as the sgent Of Mr.. Tulane, of
Pew Jersey, who authorized him to give $780,
M to the Louisiana State University to re-
ie-e il of debt. He also brought with him the
4un of $125O OO0 in cash to be added to $375, 900
Il real estate Mr.. Tulane had already given
pxard the establishment of college there.
r. Gibson was also authorized to say that
. :. Tulane would increase his donation to
- 600 if the Legislature would exempt
Dtfn pfoPefiy froiaOl sxation. 1t ia feared
This is impossible, as~it--wiif require an
ammdment to the constilution. The money
wac turned over 10 the directors appoint :
Aed by Mr.. Tulane, but no determination
vas made as TO how it would be used. Gen.
ibson will not resigd his seat in the House,
or his prospective place in the Senate, as
was reported by ths Washington corre-
sponients Of the Western papers.
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THE sPEAKERsaIP.
Mr. BInckburn, of Kentucky, Thfnks
His Chances Best of Any.

WASHINGTON, Jan1ary f-Comment at
the capitol and elsewhere the past day or two
has been quite free Nth an interview in the
Cincinnati Enquirer, wherein Congressman
Black burn, of Kentucky, discusses at length
his candidacy for the speakership Of the
next House. Inthe interview Mr.. ckburp
asserts-aud inquiry shows the assertion to
be well founded that only two members
of the Kentucky delegation are for Mr..
Carlisle, and that the rest are for himself.
He claims also that among Western and
Southern members he can poll more votes
for the speakership than Mr.. Carlisle. In
view of these claims, while denying that
there is any ill feeling between himself and
Mr.. Carlisle, he thinks that the latter's con-
tinuance in the race is ill-advised and must
iue<itably result in the election Of Randall.
Mr.. Blackburn claims that ten days since be
submitted to Mr.. Carlisle, through mutual
friend, three propositions for the settlement of
the difficulty. First, that it should be left TO
the Kentucky delegation to decide which
should withdraw. Second, that each should
choose friend, and these select a third per-
son, and it should be left to them to decide
which should make the race, and finally, IL
neither of these proposals ehould be agreed
TO. that both men should withdraw in favor of
Mr.. Morrison. Mr.. Blackburn said be had
received no response 10 these proposals. and
finally expressed the opinion that the only
chance Of beating Randall lay In the pool.
ing of all oppoeitfon in Morrisoa's favor
against Randall. Mr.. Carlisle, Of kentucky,
when sskedtf he haa any cemment 70 make
upon Mr.. Blsckburn:s claims, replied that
there was much to be said, but until after
he should haye an opperiBuiiy to converse
with Mr.. Blackburn be should refrain from
expressing himself.
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FoREIGN MIscELLANy.

THE increase of perjury in English courts
suggests 10 the Spectator a story of the way q
Danish magistrate once suppressed perjury
under his jurisdiction: One day an English
friend seated beside him on the bench
noticed that every witness jumped immedi-
ately after utteripg palpable lie. "He
asked the reason, and the ri agistrate, after a
caution, revealed his secret: "My' orderly
stands behind the witness, and whenever
put my left hand to @y esa bat indicates
that the evidence is false, apa-ie runs pin
into him. The sting of conscience in this
material form proved eHectual, and the
magistrate, who died honored throughout
Denmark, in three years turned an Alsatia
into one OF the most orderly and law-abiding
Of communities. He could always get the
TRUTH"
THE well-known William Galignani, OF
Paris, who recently died, was buried with
great pomp in the Cemetery Of Pere-la
Chaise. After the funeral the mayor oil Cor
bell, at which plsce NJ. Galignani had his
countryhouse, announced that he had be-
Gueathed I20,peef. to the hospital and the
same amount to the oFphapase of Corbeil.
Besides this, having made his iortupe in q
library and a printing ofice, NJ. Gslignani
made handsome provision for librarians
and printers over sixty yesrs OF age. To
establish a home for them he bequeathed
1000 meters Of land in the Boulevard Bineau,
with rentes TO the AMOUNT OF 20 0O00f., and two
houses in Paris, the rents of which exceed
100, ,000i. annually. The home will accom-
modate 100 persoDs,- -ffiy of whom will pay
an annual lee Of 500f., while the remaining
6iiy viii be maintained free Of cost.
THERE is always an American story going
the rounds Of the London clabs. This il
the last: An American is travelling on the
'Continopg" with party OF Caygill's, and
his manner is 30 grave and sad that COM
mitiee of the tourists wait on him privately
in his room at an Italian hotel TO sscertain
If possible, the cause of his depression. He
receives the little deputation with melan
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IRELAND.

SUMMONED FOR INTIMIDATINe LANDLORDS.
CORK, January 4-John o. Brien, an act
i've Psrnelite, has been summoned for using
intimidating language against landlords in
a speech in Bantry while engaged in estab-
fishing local branch of the Irish National
League.
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wEDDED In A BAGNIO.
Romanaie Marriage in n Louisville
Palace of shame.

LOUISVILLE, January 4.-Yhe Courier
Journal publishes the following romantic
story:
A sensational marriage took place last
Saturday afternoon, AT Birdie Whites bag
uio, on Green street, between Seyenth and
Eighth. The couple were John Qsrk. a
we'll to-do farmer fresa-nssr Frsnkfort, Ky,
and Emma q. kask>.aa inmate OF the
house, but former resident OF the
capital. The story Of their scqaaintauce,
courtship and marriage is q strange
one, and reveals one OF the few in
stances in which man is willing 10 make
amends for his misconduct. The couple be-
came acquainted about six years ago in
Frankfort, the girl being with her parents at
the time. Clark seemed to be somewhat
suliiten with her charMs. She was about
| nineteen years old, and, although net what
might be called pretty, was attractive look
| ing, with dark hair and blue eyes,
pleasant face and splendid fig
ure. Clark became more than inter-
ested in her as a mere acquaintance,
and began TO visit her at her
mothers house. This continued for about a
year, at the end of which time they we're en-
gagged 10 be married. 1t was during this
period that Clark began to show his true col
ors, and worked the girls ruin, under promise
of marrisge. Their intimacy continued from
month to month, and under some pFeteSt or
other he put OF the marriage, until the girl
desponded Of his ever beeoiring her husband.
To add to her grief, rumors Of their inti-
macy began 10 bs circulated around with
that avidity which only tbs gossipy tongues
OF country neIgbborhood can master.
One day when ne called to see her she pat
the question squsrely 10 him as TO whether
he would marry her or not, and when he
| began 10 invent more excuses she bec-me in
| dignant, and threatened to call her fathers
attention to the whole matter, and then,
! woman like, burst into tesrs and ended by
/ ordering him out OF the house.
This secured about three months age sAa
their lives seemed TO be effectually severed,
as she declined to reeeive any more atten-
| tion from him. By this dine every one VINO
knew her knew also the story OF her mis-
placed confdenes. and she was barred even
from the rather humble circle in which she
moved. This settled her determination, and
rather than be Stunned by her acquaintance
she resolved 10 come to this city and lead
a lie OF shame. Accordingly two
weeks sgo sherb oarded the train one morning
and, upon ARRIVING here, vert at once &c
Birdie Whites house. Here she tod bel
story 10 the proprietress, who consented {,
take her in ss boarder and she was installed
in her new quarters.
As soon as Clark learned that she hat
rua away from home he began TO repent o
his conduct aud determined 10 marry her
| He came 10 the city last Weeh, and after
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05
THE DAY IN CONGRESS-.
The Pendlea1a Civil-service Bill Passes
In the House by q Vote of
I55 to AZ.
The sherman Bonded whisky Bill
Goes Through the Seaate with
only One Amendment.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-Hoxse.-Pe eti-
lions we're presented by Messrs. Cox and
Beck urging prompt action by Congress on
the tobacco tax.
MIR. Neal l0.l presented petition from
the citizens of Southern Ohio asking IN at The
civil-ser vice reform bill be amended 80 that
persons acting as attorneys of railroad or
steamship companies, or who may hold the
bonds OF ssm-, be ineiigibIe to hold posi-
tion in either branch of Congress or chief OF
department or bureau. Referred.
Gen. Rosecran's bill was pa.sed authoriz-
ing the payment of S2l27 TO Thomas Worth
ipgton for furnishing water to Camp Den
nisop, Ohio, in 1867.
The House then, in Committee Of the
Whole, resumed consideration OF the army
appropriation bill.
After long debate the bill passed. 1t
contains a provision for the gradual aboli-
tion Of the pay corps of the army; and also
one providing for transportation Of the army
and army supplies as reported by the CON-
mittee
Mr.. Kasson, lIa.] chairman OF The Conn
mittee on Civil.Service Reform, reported
back the Senate bill TO regulate aud improve
the civil service Of the United States.
A discussion ensued as to the present con-
sideration of the bill, but after come talk, il
was passed, without amendment, by the
overwhelming vote of 155 to AZ.
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BIZ BurLrR,s inaugural Is good zeal

BEN BUTLER's inaugural is good reading
and full of suggestions. 1t is crammed with
Agooi sense and with biting criticism upon
- nepotfsn and extravsgance of the Re-
publican party. which has been running
Massachusetts, on sun6oRer esthetic ideas
for twenty years. Ben is practical. He
wants the tax-collector TO so searching after
the rich rogues who hide their wealth, con-
ceal their gains and peIjure themselves 10
. eRcape their responsibilities, and asks that
the hard-6sted yeomanry and pioddiRg me-
chauics shall be saved from the burdens i'm
posed upon them by the hishwaymau-
like default Of The coupon-clipper. Every
one Of the newly elected governors can learn
lesson from this thoroughly Democratic
message OF Ben Briler, who thus has inaugu-
rated genuine revival in the old Bay State.
The torpid lives Of Beacon street will be
stirred by this bombshell from their ancient
enemy, and the bile will rise as they read
each line warning them OF q revolution tina
like all others, wild not 90 backwards. Ben
has reached the goal Of his lifetime smbi.
tiou, and where the pretentious Arisiocraey Of
Massachusetts never wanted him to be. and
it will go hard with him or he will Hmake
them stand around" gnaw files and bite the
dnst. To this end be has made good be-
ginning.
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SENATE

Senator Morrill,, from the Committee on
Finance, reported the House bill 10 reduce
internal revenue taxation, with an amend
ment embracing an entire revision OF the
tariff and of the machinery for its collec-
ton. He said SO far as internal revenue
taxation was concerned, the committee felt
bound to report, az ii was left by the Senate,
whatever might have been their own views
as TO the amendment granting a rebate of the
tax on tobacco. He gave notice that he
would ask the Senate on Wednesday morning
next 10 take up the bill aud consider it 10
the exclusion Of all other business till il
should be disposed of.
Several bills were reported and referred.
Al he close OF the morning hour Senator
Sherman moved 10 postpone the calendar, in
order to take up the bonded whisky bill.
This motion was lost, and the West Point
bill, by unanimous consent, was taken up
and passed.
1t was then unanimously agreed that a
vote be taken on the Fitz John Porter bill
Thursday next.
Senator Sherman renewed his motion 10
take up the bonded whisky bill, which pre-
vailed, and the bill was then considered.
A number OF amendments were offered, all
OF which were rejected, except one provid.
ing that any bond taken uudsr the provis-
ions OF the act shall be for an amount suffi
cient to cover all taxes due, and sny accrued
or accruiug, interest upon the same, and the
bill passed-23 TO 20.
The presidential succession bill was then
10 ade unfinished business for tomorrow, and
an executive session followed. Adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-05

REDLEroN's eivil-service bill passed
the House yesterday without amendment,
andnow only waits The Presidents signature
10 hcome law. AS Arthur is committed to
civ.-service reform he is not likely to with
hol his consent TO it, although in some.
miDr particulars it may not meet his
wises. 1t is believed that it covers all pos
sibs points necessary TO inaugurate and en-
fore reforms that will relieve the Executive
an, senstors, and members of the House
especially, Of great responsibility and
cohuce TO the public welfare by turning
fht attention of political expectants and
ofee. .seekers to legitimate occupations.
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THE passion PLAY"
salmi Morse Very Bitter Toward the
Hsw York Pepulsce.


hEw YoRK, Szurrry 4-Salmi Morse,
author Of the prohibited Passion Play, feels
very bitter toward the New York popnlace.
He says that the true Christians have in
terposed no objection to his work, and that
the disseniers' are bigots yho should be
damned for all eternity. The statement
al Capt. Rynders, the venerable politician,
that Eiots as severe as those which fol-
lowed the appearance Of Maeready in ls4s
would ensue if the play is produced,
is likewise denounced by Morse. He be-
lieves that the Mscready riots arose from the
Jealousy which existed between Forrest and
the English actor, and that no sane man
would be fool enough to object 10 presenta-
ton of the Scripture presented in the inter-
ests Of humanity. Morse is very determined,
and will produce his play, even though he ia
compelled TO charge no adinissloH lee. In
this event, collections will 6e taken up after
the fash ion Of all churches.
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DUcLERC TO PRESIDENT eRRvY.

Duclerc, president of the Council, in
letter to President Grevy, submitting the
decree for public funeral in favor of Gam
beta, says: "a great misfortune has befallen
France. She is mourning one of her most
illusirious sons. The services he rendered
are in the memory of all. In the days of our
sorest trials he bore the flag of invaded
France without despairing of her future
He was one OF the most eminent members Of
the government which at least saved the
honor of the country. During the difficult
period of the foundation of the republic
he helped to win those msiorities
which are now the buwark of our
institutions. A conscientious, upright citi-
zen, of clear intelligence and lofty mind; an
orator of Incompatible power, this states
man cannot be treated by his fellow-citizens
with too great marks of esteem and grsti-
tude. In proposing public funeral we are
sure we are responding 10 the feelings which
you were the first 10 express on learning the
fatal news"
DIPLOMATIC ETIQUETTE.
Gambetta being out of office at the time OF
his death, Great Britain will not be officially
represented at the funeral. The British am
bassador may, however, attend in a private
capacity. Gambetta's father demands re-
ligious interment at Nice.
eAMBErTA's BRAIN.
The weight of Gambetta's brain was HOO
grammes.
LYING IN STATE.
Gambetta's coffin lies in the ballroom oi
the Palais Bourbon, covered with wreaths
Three hundred Republican members of the
Chamber of Deputies, headed by President
Brisson, walked around the coffin. The pail
bearers will be Duclerc, president Of the
Council. or some other representative Of the
ministry Leroyer, vice-presideut of the
Senate; Brisson, president of the Chamber
from Rspsibtique Ffancais and delegate from
Cahors.
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THE GREAT FLOODS
In Germany and Austria Rapidly Assam.
lag the Form OF Widespread
Public Catastrophe.
The Lives OF Hundreds Of People Inn.
periled-The De- pest Distress
Everywhere Prevailing.

BERLIN, January 4-The inundations are
taking the form of great public catastro-
phe. The distress is increasing hourly. The
military and civil authorities are mixing
the greatest exertions 10 mitigate the misery
of the disaster. No sign yet that the crisis
OF the calamity ia reached. High iempers-
ture and rains continue al Ludwigshafen,
opposite Mannheim, where the great Rhine
dam gave way last night. The lives oi
hundreds of people are imperiled. A steam
er rescued many hundreds, including the
sick. The deepest distress prevails.
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Ioveliness. Those who have only known her
in connection with the horrible Beecher
trial know nothing whatever about her.
Well, found her clearinghouse on Bed
ford avenue, Brooklyn, alter little search,
and she welcomed my visit as Of old. She is
fearfully altered by these awful years. Her
personal beauty, once very marked, is almost
eone-only here aud there trace. The soft,
bright, innocent eye remains, but that alone.
Her delicate hands, once soft as velvet, are
hard with toll; the lus,rous dark brown hair
is very gray, and the pink and white OF the
old beautiful complexion replaced by dull
aalloxO
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WAsHINeToN, January 4.-Among the
papers put in evidence in The Star-route
case was one relative TO ronie Of three
miles, on which service was Discontinued and
months entire pay allowed Iugersoll ridi-
culed the prosecution for making 80 much
fuss about leaf, while Ginning to have
whole forest OF testimony This paper was
as near being ailesf, compared TO fa,est, as
good. healthy pismife Was near being a
lnenagerie.