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PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
FULL TExT OF THE BILL AS PASSED BY THE
SENATE.


SENATE.
WASHINGTON, January 9.--The bill to
provide for the performance of the duties of
the Office of president, in case of the removal,
death, resignation or inability of both the
president and vice-president, as passed by the
Senate, enacts:
SECTION /. That in case of the removal,
deaih, resignation or inability OF both the
president and vice-presdenl of the United
States, the secretary OF state, or, if there be
none, or in case OF his removal, death, resig-
nation or inability, then another member of
the cabinet, in this order of precedence,
secretary Of the treasury, secretary Of war,
attorney-general, postm sster- general, secre-
tary OF the navy and secretary of the in
terror, shall act as president until the disa-
biliiy is removed, or until the vacancy is
Otherwise lawfully filed; such officer
being eligible to the Office Of presi-
dent under the constitution, and not
under articles Of impeachment by the
House OF Representatives at the time the
powers and duties OF the Office shall devolve
npon him provided, that whenever the powers
and duties of the president of the United
States shall devolve upon any OF the persons
| named, if Congress be not then in session, or
| if il would not meet regularly within twenty
| days thereafter, it shall be the duty of the
person upon whom said powers and duties
shall devolve 10 issue proclamation con-
vening Congress in extraordinary session,
giving twenty days notice of the time OF
meeting.
SEC. 2. That the preceding section shall
only be held 10 describe and apply to these
appointed by the advice and consent of the
| Senate.
Sec. 8. That section 146, Revised Statutes,
ia hereby repealed.
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Of the entire membership seventy-nine
votes were cast, the result being the election
Of fba foil ian, Oh hara.
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WASHINGTON.
The Presidential Succession Bill Passed
by the Senate by a Vote of 40 to13
Text Of the Measure.
The Day in the House Taken Up With
Consideration Of the Shipping Bill
Capital Notes.

WAsHIEGToE, Jsuusry 9.-The Missis-
sippi River Committee to day examined
Charles r. Suter and Maj Hsrrod The
former declared unreservedly in favor of
levees as necessary part of improvement.
Harrod's view coincided with the plan at
present being worked out.
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The Chattanooga Times says Polk wss
elected by Democrats, both factions in the
Legislature supporting him. He was rated
as a stsunch friend of State credit. He fell
into the ranks of the readjusiers. His last
official act that preceded his exposure as a
defsulter pleased every repudiator in the
State. 1t was excused by all the readjuster
organs and applauded by most of them.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Janusry 9.-Marsh
Polk, the defaulting Tennessee treasurer, and
his companions, including the detective who
c1npsnied them from this city, have been
arrested by Deputy United States Marshal
Joe Shelby, Morrill,, the car conductor, and
Others, near Webb, little town on the In
ternationsl road, eighteen miles north of
Laredo. Polk and his party left the train
at Webb and attempted to reach the Mexican
side of the Rio Grande river ON horseback,
having purch ased horses for that purpose at
Webb. After having been detained on sus-
picion here, they were doubtless afraid Of
a similar and more disastrous experience at
Laredo. Shelby has telegraphed the gov
eruor of Tennessee for instructions, also stat
ing that after the arrest Polk offered him
$4,000 il he would allow hin. to 90
on. The offer was refused, and the pris-
oners and guards will arrive in
San Antonio at o'clock am. tomorrow.
Morrill,, the conductor, suspected that he
had big game" from the action of Polk and
the detective on the train, and telegraphed to
Laredo for help to make the arrest, which
was sent Immediately with the above result.
The action of Joe Price, the detective, who
liberated Polk here, is severely condemned
many thinking he was we'll paid for ii, and
that Cameron was to receive large sum
after his arrival 10 Mexico.
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LAW REPORTS.
cbancery Court-McDoweII, Judge.

Smith va Payne, Jury Gaze. Jurors hereto
fore summoned required to report: Nos.
3438, Hill vs. Walker; S45s, Harvey VS.
Hoist; 4209, Cordes VS. Taxing District; 42l0,
Benson vs. Taxing District; 1892, Palmore VS.
Moorman; 1894, Stout VS. Steward; 4S95,
White ys Church.
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COLUMBUS, o, January 9.-The Supreme
Court oyerFuled the motion of James E.
Campbell for writ of maDdamus to count
the vote in the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict for II. L. Morey and Henry L. Morey
for different persons, 80 that Morey holds the
oavti 6cafa
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It's Eject Upon the Public Mind.

The Courier Journal saws: This defslca-
ton is another blow at the prosperity of
Tennessee. 1t is not unexampled, unfortu-
nately; it does not exhibit state of society
differing in any respect from that which pre-
walls in Illinois, Ohio, New York or Penn
sylvania. Yet its effect on the public mind
in Tennessee will be widespread and uu-
hanpyp
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IT is said that Mrs Frank Leslie, with
number or arlists and personal friends, viii
make a tour OF the s. nth. She will herself
wrile:the descriptions which the artists will
ilInsfrale
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"oRsERvER's" plan for improving the
public schools, the same as that advocated
by Mr.. f. II. Randall, is Objectionable be-
cause, rs we said, when we printed the first
of Mr.. RandalPs communications, it would
open the way 10 tecisres and experimental
lists, and eventually lead 10 the dissipation of
the school fund. The beet way TO improve the
common schools Of the State is to increase
the tax for their support, extend the time
for attendance from five TO ten minutes, and
elect no teacher Who hss not complied
with the law, stood an examination every
year and attended the institutes regularly.
To adopt "Obstrver'a" plan would be 10 go
back and not forward, and that in this pro-
gressive age we cannot sffcrd 10 do. We
ought 10 have more schools and law COM
pelling attendance, so as 10 break through
the dense ignorance that prevails in many
quarters Of the Stale and eventually dispel
it. We must go forward and not backward.
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The Chalmers. Myers. Case.

Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, Mrs, January 9.-The argu-
ment in The mandamus case Of Chalmers Us.
Myers was concluded day. The Court
gave no decision, but took the case under
advisament
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THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
ON the Right Road 10 Permanent Or.
xanization-A Foil N Heeting OF
The Membership Elect Charter Mem.
bers Last Eighf-Intense Interest.

The meeting OF the Memphis Merchants
Ex change, called las. night 10 elect cb
members, was attended by almest the entire
previous membership, together with many
other merchants and citizens who came to
add their names 10 the list.
Acting ca airman Sims called the meeting
to order and the following proceedings
transpired:
On motion OF Mr.. s. II. Haynes it was de-
termined that the voting shall be done by
ballot; that as many candidates as the mem
bers OF this Exchange shall desire may be
placed In nomination; that each member has
the right to cast voles-that is, one for each
charter member, and that the ten candidates
receiving the highest number of votes shall
be declared elected as the charter members
and authorized to proceed at once TO incor-
porate themselves as the Memphis Merch ants
Exchange; and that whatever may be the
result the membership will cheerfully ac-
quiesce therein and lend 10 the board thus
elected their best energies and talents to make
a success of the institution.
On motion of Mr.. John s. Toof Mr.. Ed
mondson was requested to read the act of
the Tennessee Legislature OF 1876, under
! which it was proposed 10 obtain the charter
Of the Exchange.
! On motion it was resolved TO ballot by
| roll-call.
After some unimportant preliminaries
nominations were declared in order.
Col. S. H. Haynes nominated the following
] ticket:
NJ Cooper, Broker
T. B. Sims Commission and Grain.
| A. q. Tieadwell Banker.
| w. McCTae, Grocer.
| q. W. Smith. Produce.
| James Lee, jr., Transportation.
| J. K. Pepper, Provisions
| J. W. Caldwell, Cotton Factor.
| G. B. Bryan, Coal Dealer.
r. l.. Cochran. Manufacture.
| Mr.. Napoleon Hill nominated the follow.
ing ticket:
| John K. Speed Grain.
| n. q. PeaTce, Grocer.
Z. g. Buchanan, Grain.
| ]. z. Pepper. Provisions.
James Lee, jr., Transportation.
John s. Toof, Grocer.
| N. Cooper, Commission.
L. Erb, Produce and Groceries.
| WI. Chase, Feedstuffs.
| e. A. Keeling
No other nominations being offered, the
fret ballot was proceeded With, the roll show
ing 104 members entitled to vote. The fol
/ l.. =. Al. Il.
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Comm tsstOneFs.
Incorporated In 1868 for twenty-five years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable pur-
Foses-with q capital of 81, 600. .00o-to which
serve fund OF S55e,o00 has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its franchise
was made part of the present State Constitution
adopted December 2, AID. 1879
The only Lottery evey poted on and fadorsed by The
people Of any &0te.
II Never Scales or Postp0nsa.
Its Grand Sfngle-Numbef DraWfngs
take place monthly.
SRLkNDID OPPORTUNITYT TO WIN
FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND DRAWING,
CLASS b, AT NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, Feb
ruArY 3. lSa3-l63d Monthly QrsHin1.
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vi the enilre membership seVenty-nl
votes were cast, the result being the election
OF the following len charter members:
John K. Speed, NJ. C. Pearce,
Z. G. Buchanan, J. z. Pepper,
James Lee ir., John s. Toof,
NJ Cooper, L. EIb,
w. ]. Chase, Z. A. Keeling.
On motion Of Mr.. S. 81. HAYNES, the elec-
ton was made unanimous, and the meeting
adjourned.
Acling-Secretsry Keeling reports the fol-
lowing additional names of members since
the last list was published, making the num-
Der LOG members up TO last night:
Jno L. Norton. w. Clapp & Co.,
s. W. Green & Co, Z. G. Postal,
james Lee jr., J. V. Patrick & Co.,
r. II. Ellis, Brown d Jones,
Jacob & Hexter, s. Katxenbergers Sons,
NJ. Blessing, Union & Planters Bank,
J. w. Caldwell & Co., H. Brook & Co.,
Buckham & Campbell, Jno. Garvin,
J. G. johnson & Co., Mem. Ark. City Pkt. Co.
TOTAL to date log
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A CANADIAN newspaper that has not two
or three fresh libel suits on hand is scarcely
considered in goc d form.
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Masonic Notice.
AGENTS.
Dividend Notice.

NOPIES made by the GLOBE COPYING CO., In
~ the New Process, are the best We desire n
agent in every county In the United States. Ad-
dress GLOBE COPYING co. Cincinnati Ohio
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WAS BOUND FOR LAREDO.

This being the case, it is probable that the
party moved about as follows: Leaving here
at u o'clock Friday morning on Morgan's
Louisiana aud Texss railroad, they arrived
al Houston at s.m. Saturday; leaving
Houston at s.m they arrived at San An
tonic at p.m.; leaving San Antonio at 8
pm, they arrived at Laredo at s.n,. yester-
day morning, where they had only to cross
the river to be in New Laredo, Mexico.
Polk was very popular, and ranked among
the most accomplished men of Na-hvile.
He graduated al Vest Point, was a class
mate oil Gen. Phil Sheridan, and comma nded
a Confederate battery during the war. losing
8 leg a. Shiloh.
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in Capt. Mike FarrelPs Office, and be looked
az sad ss il be had lost a near and dear rela-
tive Capt. Farrell also looked gloomy, and
1t was with fear that the reporter opened The
interview by asking them it there was any
truth in the report that NJ. I. Polk, Of Nash
vile, had been in the city OF course there
il, replied Col. Boylsn; / cav him myself,
and that's what makes me mad. You see,
was standing near Rhodes gun store with q
friend, when two gentlemen passed. Ny
friend noticed them, and, in surprise, said ::
"HEILoi THERE GOES POLK.
He was gallant soldier, and lost his leg at
Shiloh" Attracted by the remark, 1 looked
at Mr.. Polk. and watched him until he went
into Rhodes's and purchased firearms. There
was something about the man that made me
feel interested in him, and don't know why,
but actually thought that he was wrong.
Yesterday morning ] saw by the Times.
Democrat that he was wanted in Tennessee,
and immediately communicated with our
people in Texas. Had the authorities at
Nashville telegrapbed Farrell's agency the
day he left be would have been captured
the instant he arrived in town. He may be
arrested yet, however, as il is known that he
left on the train for Texas, and will probably
strike for Laredo.
Morgau's railroad Office was next visited
with the object OF asceriaining exactly 10
what point tickets had been purch ased by
the Polk party. The gentleman who cells
-the tickets. However, had no recollection of
having seen Mr.. Polk, hence il was impossi-
bic to ascertain his destinst tion, but from the
fact thai he has = mine in Mexico it is con-
cuded that he
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1910.


For Tennessee ond. the Ohio ualley, increasing
etoudiness NTH light rain or snOw, variable vinds
mostly 0esterty, stationary or higher 6orometcr
Rtrsrs WW remain neu,iy stationary
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STATE NATIONAL BANK,

and the tall man got out and went inside to
gel money, 1 believe. The old msn with the
peg leg remained IN the hack, and drove
him back to Nine. Eugene's. You can bet
they kept me moving. Then 1 took the
Mexican servant in the hack and went back
to the bank to get the checks for the trunks
from the tall man. He gave them
to us, and we went TO the ST.
Charles Hotel, where the trunks had been
taken by the transfer-wsgou. But the clerk
would not give them up unless they were
identified, go had to go back TO Nine. Eu
genes and get the ol6 gentleman 10 come
along with me. Well, finally, after some
treuDle, We got the trunks, three in number
Then the tall man got another mack and
put some of the trunks on it, and the old
man asked me to drive him 10 a 6rst-clast
gun store. I beaded for Rhodes, on St
Charles street, and they bought q
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OHyIcY OF TIE
MEMPHIS CITY FIRE AND GKNERAI IssuRANc Co.
No. 19 Madison Street.
MEMPHIS, TENN, January O. 1883
A the regular meeting Of the Board OF pirec-
II tors, held this day. q
RIVfEEzD or FIVE (5) PER CENT.
on the capital stock of the Company was declared
out o. the net earnings of the past SIX months
By order Of the Board.
E. NJ: APPERsoN, President.
HENRY J. LYNN, Cashier
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AMUSEMENTS.
I.aMrenca Rarrofl


Lawrence Barrett, the well-kuovn trage-
dian, will begin an important engagement
here next Monday night, appearing in his
new play, EGneesea da Rimini, on that oc-
casloD.
The World"
Despite the very bad weather, a feir
audience assembled at Leubrie's last night
to zee The World. The scenery of this play
is quite remarkable, and the incidents are
thrllliDgly melodranatic.
O.s. EOwIer-GreenIaw Operahouse.
Tonight the Professor opens his course
With free lecture, though some seats are re-
served al fifteen ceats each. He is a veteran
in the lecture feld-an author that has been
generally read all over our country and
stands the acknowledged head OF his science.
He has made the mind OF man the study Of
> lifetime. The whole force Of his logic
and reascr tends TO put him on higher aud
still higher plane of thought and conduct,
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For Best Bargains in Boots and Shoes,
Go to voegeli & Co.'s, 27l and 40 Main
street, a. they are always reliable.
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CAPITAL PRIZE, S75, ,OO0.

1867 Prizes, amounting 70. t2S5. 500
Application for rates TO clubs snould be made
only to the Office of the Company in New Orleans.
For further Information, write clearly, giving
full address- Send orders by Express or Regis
tered Letter, or Money Order. addressed only 70
n. A. DABPHIN, eV7 seventh street.
Washington. ID. O., or No. West COurt
street, Ao0phfs, Tenn.
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DIvIDEND NOTICE.
DIVIDEND NOTICE

A a special meeting Of the Board of Directors
a of the Bluff City Insurance Company, held
the LIST day OF January, 1883, cash dividend OF
FIVE per cent on its capital stock from the net
earnings Of the past six months was declared pay
able on demand. W. H. MOORE, Secretary.
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Wines, Liquors.,
AND CIGARS,
322 Front ST,
Nou.Resideut Notice,

NONRESIDENT Notice.
No. 1913, R.D.-Cifcuit Court of Shelby county
September Term, 1es2-Set1rday, December e,
1851 ha Memphis Selma and Brunswick Rail-
road Company vs. Harry N. Bill ct al.
II Appearing from the amended petition filed in
this cause which Is sworn TO- that the defendants,
Annie Green, Hollie Green, Nat Green, Wm- II.
Green and Mary A. Able widow OF Barton Able,
and Dan Able, the regular guardian OF the above
named Greens, are residents of ST. Louis, NO:
1t is therefore ordered, That they make their zp-
pearance herein, at the courthouse in Shelby coun.
ty Tenn. On or before Monday, the 18th day OF
Jaauary, 1ss5. and plead, answer or demur 70 the
amended petifion died herein 18th November, 1852,
and show cause, II any they have. why the land
described in said petition should not be con-
demned and appropriated as therein mayed, or the
said petition viii be taken f)r confessed az 70 them
and the cause set for hearing exparte: and that o
copy Of this order be published once week. for
four consecutive weeks, in the Memphis Appeal.
A true c0py-ettest: JOSEPH UHL, Clerk.
By Geo. J. Campbell, Deputy Clerk
Minor Heriuetner. Sol. iof petitioner. wed
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
New CIarendou HoieI.

A. j. KERR............. D. HUNT
Corner Madison and Second streets.
RATES-s2 and 81 90 per day. Electric bells.
electric lights; passenger elevator runs day and
night.
A Ordiee. Miss VIII Moxley, Pa
M Moran, Tex Gibson, Tex
Mrs l. Black, Tex Hutton f. Tex
i Hines, Tex r z smes, Ark
q REYNOLDS Tenn B Hargrove, Clinton
F Creoger, Senatobia F B Gurley, Ala
Hesrne, Mis- r Collins. Indianapolis
w kesboron, Miss F Erquhart, Logansport
Num-, ir, Gates, Tenn.
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The Public ss requested carefaty 10 nossce ne nets a.
esiaTged Scheme 10 be drdWn konihy.
@CAPITAL PRIZE, e55 5.0OO.Ts
Tickets only IS. Shares in uroporifo.
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"peg.Legxed' POLK i'm New Orleans.

TIE New Orleans Times Democrat, of Mon
day, traced Folks movements while i'll that
city. aud says:
Finally the identical hackmsn was 10.
Gated in the person of Mr.. James DolaD, one
OF the oldest hsckmen in the business. Mr..
Dolap. who is an honest,
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Louisiana State Lottery COMFY

We do hereby certify that supervise the orrunoe-
merits Jor az the honthig and Semi annual Dra,otgs
ot ne Louisiana STATE Lottery Company, aud fa Ier
son manage and control the Drdscfacs heyssefpes and
that the same conducted trfth honesty fcisness and
IN good faith tots1-d al parts, and autorise ths
Copdy 10 use this certfcdt< triLh fdcsimiles of our
siQnatres attached, IN Us Gdpertisernelaksu ~
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-17
Butler Protects a Faithful Pablic Servant.

BosroN Jan. 10-The dispatch from
Framingham on January g, announcing the
resignation of DR.. Eliza NJ. Mosher. Super
intendent of the Women's Prison, dues in
Justice 20 all parties The attitude of Gov
ernor Butler toward the institution had
nothing to do with it. Mrs. MOsher injured
her knee some months ago, e9d her physi-
clan advised her to go to the Massachusetts,
General Hospital, where it would probably
be necessary for her to remain several
months ThereupOn, in, December last,
she rendered her resignation to Governor
Long but withheld it, at his request, until
Governor Butler could have the opportunity
of appointing her successor. A day or two
ago Mrs. Johnson, of the Prison Commission.
called on the Governor to. officially notify
him of Mrs. Mosher's resignation.
II shall not accept it, replied the Gov
|ernor.
But she must 90 to the Hospital, you
know" said Mrs. Johnson.
well, il she has been a faithful public
servant. see no reason why she should be
kicked out like a deg, becSnse of an acct
dent over which she had no control" re-
Joined the Governor. Let her go 10 the
Hospital; the Institution will get along
without her tor a while "