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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28
JACKSON, MISS.
Legislative PrOceedings-BiIIs Of Minor
Importance Passed.

Legislative Pr0ceedings-BiIIs Of Minor
Importance Passed.
Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, February %. - Senate Last
night and to-day's sessions. Bills intro
duced: Authorizing the Governor to ap-
point notary public for Sardis and Como
each to amend the charter of Pope: to
provide for indexing the records in Talla-
hatchie; to provide for a new registration
of voters in Tallahatchie; to amend the
charter of the city Of Jackson; to
amend the law relative to liability
for damages; to incorporate the North
western Railroad Company; to restore the
penalty OF the agricultural lien law to its
original place; for the relief OF Sunhower
county; to prohibit the sale of whisky
within five miles of Hickory; also in Dis
tricts and 5 in Lee; to authorize Alcorn
to settle a certain Indebtedness.
Bills passed: House bill for the relief
of W T Montgomery Senate bill prohibit
ing the sale OF whisky in Simpson county
joint resolution to provide for the exam
ing the Capitol building, with a view to
having the necessary repairs done there
on Senate bill authorizing the supervisors
of any county in the State to require rail-
roads to fence their tracks.
The Senate passed the House bills sew
orally amending the charters of incorpora-
ton of Louisville, Abbeville, Fayette, Wes-
son, Burnsville, Columbia, Lexington,
Senatobia, Kosciusko, and incorporating
Elliot and Martin; it also passed the House
bills severally prohibiting the sale OF in
toxicating liquors in and near Star Land
ing, Orizaba, Locust Grove church, Leba-
non, Pleasant Hill, Pelahatchie, Lib
erty church, Shiloh church, Mount
Pleasant, in the Second District
of Perry; near the church and school and
grange hall, near Randolph; near the
Presbyterian camp grounds in Jones near
New Hope church; also the Senate joint
resolution to submit to a vote OF the peo-
pie constitutional amendment to prevent
local legislation, and the House bill to
amend the fence law in Desoto.
House.-Last night and morning sessions
of to-day. Bills passed: An act for the
better protection OF contracts between
landlord and tenant and employer and
employe.
Bills passed severally. for the relief of
B. b. Cross, w. l.. Ellis, P. C. Bennett,
W. ID. Waugh and J. d. Burke.
A bill for the relief of John w. Thomp-
son was indefinitely postponed, and one
for the relief of w. f. Freeland was re-
ferrad
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Tho CGptah Inquiry.

New ORLEANS, February 27.-In the
Copiah county Miss inquiry to-day by
the United States Senate Committee James
Sexton testified that Bufkin told him a
few nights alter the election himself and
J. Boddurant, just to have some fun, had
gone to Osman's house and fired off pistols
that Osman ran away, but returned next
day and told Bufkin $50 armed men had
visited his house and riddled it with
buckshot; soon after this Osman left the
county.
Bufkin, Bondurant and Osman are all
Republicans. Testimony was also given
showing that the whites and colored peo-
pie have equal school facilities, and that
there was not conspiracy to kill Mat
thews.
A. w. Burnett, recalled, said he had
seen an armed mob fire at witnesses sum-
moned here but not called by Democrats.
L. II. Matthews, recalled, impeached
the character of Thompson, Force and
Millsaps. Witnesses brother, ]. P. Mat
thews, traded in town and county war
rants as a broker. The bank there bought
them also. II his brother got them, it was
because he paid more for them than the
others offered. Witness also testified that
Burnett's character had never been ques-
toned until this trial.
The committee adjourned to meet in
Washington.
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NEWS In BRIEF.

Toledo, o., February PA. J.. Sonn'
| brush factory was partially destroyed by fire las
night. Loss, $1,000; fully insured.
Boston, February 27.-The Legislativ,
Committee on Election Laws will report a bill
| providing that poll-tax prerequisite for vot
ing should be abolished.
Bismarck, Oak, February 27.-There i
| no truth in the report that the Jewish colon.
north of Bismarck are starving, although SOM
of them are too lazy to work.
Guaymas, Mexico, February 27.-Pas
sengers from Northern Mexico confirm the exist
ence of so-called yellow-fever at Mazatlan an,
Manzanilla, and say it is worse than last fall.
Columbus, o., February 27.-The Legis
| lature has made provision to bring the remain
Of the distinguished war correspondent, j. A
McGahan, from Constantinople to Ohio TO
burial.
New York, February 27.-Presiden
Baldwin says there is no foundation for the rumo
that the Louisville and Nashville railway viii
furnish money for the completion of the Charles
ton, Cumberland Gap and Chicago air line.
Pittsburg, February 27.-The conference
committees of the green glass blowers and manu-
facturers having failed to settle the strike afte
numerous attempts, the blowers committee ha
been given notice that no more meetings will b.
held unless at the manufacturers request.
Boston, February 27.-A stop has beer
put to the gliding of the recent issue of the nev
nickel by manufacturers of cheap jewelTy, b!
which the coin is made to look like s. goll
surrender to United States officers all the sample
iewelry made of this 'esigu.
Pittsburg, February 27.-The Western
Nail Association held special meeting to-day
Reports from all sections indicate an improved
condition of trade. Stocks have not accumulated
demand is fair, while inquiries are more numer-
Gus than usual at this season.
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ESTABLISHED 1910.
administration last October. His views

administration last October. His views
as to the Governorship are unknown.
The State-credit men say but little re-
garding the position, but will make known
their intentions in due time. They fought
good fight two years ago, but were de-
feated by large majority. They are as
firm in their opinions now as they were
then, and when the proper time comes
will be found ready for the conflict.
The Republicans are likewise keeping
quiet. Ex-Gov. Hawkins is coming to
this city to practice law, and there are
some who say he wants to be at the capi-
tai where he can keep fully informed re-
garding the movements of the leaders of
the two Democratic wings. He is not
very popular with the Republican masses,
but having been elected once it is pre-
sumed he entertains the opinion that a
division in the Democratic ranks may en-
able him to again secure the plum. This
is merely surmise, however, as he has
not given an inkling as to his inclinations.
The Republicans are divided as to candi-
dates, and although there are several
prominent members of the party who
would be willing to accept the nomination,
they discreetly refrain from making pub
lie declaration OF their intention to battle
for the honor. AS the matter now stands,
no prediction can be made as to the action
of either party. Time alone can tell what
will be done, and how it will be accom-
Dlished.
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IRISH DYNAMITERS
Located In Paris for the Purpose of Man.
ufacturing Material With Which
to Blow Up the English.
What Leading Nationalists Have to Say
About It-Some Of Them Opposed
TO Such Extremes,
While Others Believe 1t is Right, Be.
cause the Weak Have Right to
Make Themselves Strong.

PARIS, February 27.-The police are
convinced that the advanced Irish party
has made Paris the headquarters in Eu-
rope for the preparation Of their dynamite
schemes. An inspection of the National.
ist colony shows that it includes repre-.
sentatives of three centers of the Irish Re.
publican Brotherhood. The first section
comprises the former Fenians James Ste.
phens. John O'Leary and Gen. Macadaras
The last named disavows belonging to
the society. His mission was to
counsel his friends against extreme
violent views. but it was not his duty to
reveal their acts, however nefarious OF
mistaken they might be. He was certain
other Nationalists shared his views. Capt
McCafferty said the weak were justified in
using terrorism against the strong. He
repudiated affiliation with continental
secret societies. He sympathized with
revolutionary propagandism in Europe
because Ireland was benefited thereby,
but Nationalism, even the most extreme,
was not necessarily linked with Nihilism
or anarchy. He denied conspiring actively,
but added that his experience was
valuable to prevent a repetition of former
mistakes. The police traced the arrival OF
five transfers, or men belonging to the
third or active section of the dynamiters,
who have been told off for the next at
tempts. One OF them is from Buffalo,
n. V; one from Paterson, n. j.; one from
Brooklyn, and one from Texas. They are
believed to be pupils of Mezeroff. The
other Irishmen under watch are Corne-
Illus Cullimore, Eugene Davis and
Casey. 1t is generally believed that the
dynamite is made at Montrouge. The
supposed manufacturer is registered rs an
authorized chemical student. The meas
ure under which theorization is neces-
sara is confined to the making of dyna-
mite. The instructor is believed to be a
man named Bradley under the alias of
King. The Brotherhood meet in the Rue
Corneille, Rue st. Honore and Avenue
Victor Hugo
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THE VICTORIA EXPLOSION.
Comments OF the London presS-Wha-
tRe ''Times,' News" and STANDARD
Say.

Comments of the London PresS-whaf
tae "Eimes," News" and 'StandRrd''
Say.
LONDON, February 27.-The Times, re-
ferring to the explosion at the Victoria
railway station, says: at is clear that we
have to deal with one of those cowardly
outrages whereby Irishmen imagine they
are so furthering their independence
We have ia our midst such coWardly des-
peradoes, not ashamed to abuse their free
dom by reckless attacks upon life and
property. The leaders OF the Land League
would do well to exert their influence
upon the dynamiters and repress outrages,
since the British people, however long suf-
fsring, won't indefinitely permit the muir
der of innocent persons. Indeed, they
may supplement the imperfections of the
present legal machinery with exceeding
unpleasant reprisals upon Irishmen, whose
presence they now tolerate"
The NelcS says: "There is no reason TO
fear that the dastards have the power
or opportunity to infiict really serious in
jury upon the nation. Their real object is
to keep up a state of irritation and alarm.
which will be profitable to themselves and
their friends"
The Standard says: "The Fenian war
fare at / o'clock in the morning upon
traveling-bags and portmanteaus, alarming
hall dozen railway officials, may have
awakened worse results to the perpetrators.
1t certainly can have no effect on the
British constitution"
The Telegraph argues that the outrages
prove the necessity ofimproving the de-
tectiye department.
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MISCEGENATiON IN OHIO.
Negro Man Convicted Under the Law
of IS4O.

ToLEro, February 27.-The case of Rob-
ert Bailey, colored, on trial for marrying a
white sirl, contrary to the law of 1s+0,
which imposes tlne es 500 and FIVE
months imprisonment for a white person
marrying one of negro blood, or rice persa,
was tied here to-day. A demurrer was
fled by the defense that the law
was unconstitutional under the four
teenth amendment. The judge dismissed
the demurrer, holding thet the Law did not
legislate in favor Of the white rsce, impos-
ing the same penalty on person of either
race marrying woman of the opposite
race Bailey was found guilty and given
the full penalty OF the law, as given above
The only other case under this law was
tried in Cleveland and dismissed, the
Judge holding the law unconstitutional.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

TIE story of the star-route frauds Is
being revamped again tor the purpose OF
connecting Blaine with Baker, who was
Dorsey's partner, and thus killing his
chances for nominations at Chicago. Avery
clear case is made, in the course OF which
Col Bliss, President Arthur, Attorney
General Brewster and Woodward and Glib
son, the detectives of the Postofiice De
partment, are mixed up as aiders and
abetters of treachery to the government
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HOT SPRINGS
a Very Hot Place Indeed-A Ke,Sn oi
Terror Prevailing,

HoT SPRINGS, Ask, February 27.-The
condition of affairs in this city is most de-
plcrable. Doran, Pruitt, Landing and
Allison, the four ass7ssins committed
without bail for the murder on the; street
On the 9th instant, were taken to the
penitentiary at Little Rock to-day, and
were rendered an ovation by number of
citizens before their departure. There is
feeling of bitterness, and its intensity
cannot be described. A committee Of
fourteen, some OF whom are and
some are not citizens, virtually centrol
the city. Law is practically Suspended,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28
APPEAL SPECIALS.
The Case of Ex-Treasurer Marsh T. Polk
Postponed to March 4th,
Owing to the
Illness of the Defendant-A"Silver King
Scepe.Shifter in the Rele Of
Confidence Nan.
Drowning of Simon SIlVerman, of Lottery
NOtOriety, Near Helena-AnOther
Bridge at Little Rock.
LITTLE ROCK.
Another Railroad bridge Across tbt
Arkansas River at hat Place.

Another Railroad Hridge Across tbe
Arkansas River at NAT Place.
Special to the Appesl.l
LITTLE Rock, February 2.-The work
of building the bridge across the river at
this place, to connect the Little Rock and
Fort Smith, and Little Rock, Mississippi
River and Texas railways, is to commence
at once. J. F. Anderson and c. g. Barr,
who have the contract for the super
structure, are now here, as well as their
foremen, George Fry and Sam Madison,
and force of workmen. These gentlemen
bridge across the Atchaialaya, and the
steamer Maumelle leaves tomorrow to
bring their tools and machinery to this
city
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28
sLICK sCENE-sHITTEE

II. C. Stiles, scene-shifter of the Silver
King theatrical Company, drew a draft
for Sl75 on the CHATTANOOGA Bank, Tues
day got q Cherry street merchant to identity
him at the American National Bank, and
got the cash. The merchant ascertained
later that the check was not good. He
found Stiles at the Commercial Hotel, and
got the money back. Stiles Immediately
skipped out. 1t is said he victimized Mr.
Seavy, manager of the operahouse at Co
lum6ia, Tenn, ont of 500 the same way.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

THR suicide of George II. Freger, one
of Colorado's foremost mining kings, dis
poses of almost the last of those few men
who leaped to sudden and fabulous wealth
when the carbonate discoveries were made
at Leadville. Tabor is about the only one
left, we believe. who has contrived to keep
any considerable portion of his money,
and he is parting with it at a tolerably
rapid rate, from all accounts. The rest
are either dead or hopelessly bankrupt.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

CAIRO, February 27.-The advance of
the English troops on Teb commenced be-
fore daybreak. Two hundred and fifty
men were left as the garrison OF Trinkitat,
and force of $500 advanced to the attack.
1t was expected that the battle would be
fought about 9 o'clock in the morning. A
naval brigade joined Gen. Graham with
two nine-pound cannon. There is a
growing anxiety in Cairo about the
result of the expedition, and less con-
fidence that the English will be victori-
GUS The black troops at Suakim were
found in communication with Ahmed
Barondi, second in command under Os-
man Digma. Admiral Hewitt has forbid
den them to leave camp, and stationed the
gunboats Decoy and Sphinx SO that their
guns command the camp, with orders to
open fire if there are symptoms of mutiny.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

WE are glad to learn by cable that the
venerable Sir Moses Montefore has fully
chitis and is slowly regaining his usual
strength, which for man within year
of having lived century is as wonderful
as it is gratifying.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

Mr.. CoNELING has been talking ia a
Rev. DIR. Snyder, of St. Louis. who in turn gives
ling thinss that, since the Republican marty has
osen getting rid of its bosses, ;" every man who
was head taller than his fellows has been killed
on. The party is now like army who has shot
its own leaders in the face of the enemy; he hopes
the 'cranks' are satisfied. As to Garfield nom
nation, be said tho story Of it '.such sick.
ening history of false pretense, miserable hyRoc-
,isy and detestable political corruption that l
have no heart to review it, He thinks the Dem
they are united army and will elect the next
Mr.. JOHN Z. Owens has been III in Bal
timore, and has Cancelled several engagenents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

JUDGE green's charge to the grand jury
yesterday is worthy the especial attention
of the preachers. The lying and perjury
that result from our present methods OF
assessment, call for special exercise OF
the gLostly functions. The poll-taN out
rage ought also to be the subject of FAST
ing and prayer and penance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

The venerable Judge Drummond, OF
Chicago, celebrated last week the thirty
fourth anniversary OF his elevation to the
bench, his first appointment having been
made fer the whole district of Illinois in
1850 by President Taylor. 1t is his inten-
ton as soon as he can settle up some mat
ters now pending to retire.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

Tbs Washington Republican predicts
that this will he memorable Congress.
During last week one Senator whistled
aloud while the Senate was in ses-
sion, and the very next day another
fell out of his chair Just such instances
as these occurred during the days OF Dan
lei Webster and Benton, and yet there are
people who lament the departed glory Of
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

TIE World says it is s much mixed
question in New York whether man in q
crowded car should give up his seat to a
lady. Arguments are about equally dis
tributed pro and con. But when stout,
active, chuckle-headed young man in a
comfortable seat let's a woman old enough
to be his mother hang TO a strap in front
of him for three-quarters of an hour the
question is, what would he do if it was his
own mother standing there?
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

"WE DO not know precisely why it was,
but it appears, nevertheless, TO be fact,
that nobody in Tennessee could be found
10 build o Jail satisfactory to Davidson
county" This, from the Nashville Ban
ser, is a nice comment upon the intelli-
Sence of the authorities of Davidson
county. Here, in Memphis, we have
what is admitted TO be the model Jail OF
the country, both as to security and health
tulness. The architect who planned and
built it is here toe, and would cheerfully
have duplicated it for the people of David
son county If they had ssksd him, and Al
reasonable cost.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

A CONFERENCE of the principal officials
Of the prisons throughout tie country
= as begun at New York yesterday. The
conference was called by the National
Prison Association and several State asso-
ciatioG- for the purpose OF learning the
views of officials in regard to the reform
needed in prisons and iails.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

kREMERiS show quite new weaves and
dyes In Silks and Wool Stuns. From
this seasons vocabulary of Novel Tfnts
they sull-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

SAN FRANCISCO, February 27.-Two wo
men this morning horsewhipped D. L
Regensberger, prominent attorney. Re
gensberger was walking on Kearney stree
when the pair sprang out carriage, per
formed the deed, re-entered and drove
away. The cause is said to be the ex
pressions of the attorney in resenting the
intrusion of a woman into his society at {
Mardi- Gras ball last night
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

CAmYLE's prolific use OF words is Just
now bsing digested. In SartOr Re8artas
alone it is found that the vocabulary con-
tains about 1900 words while the whole
of Shakespeare's vocabulary is put down
at $1,000 words, and that OF Milton at
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

The monument that is to be set up in
Turin to his memory represents Garibaldi
standing on the summit OF a rock inCaprera,
his eyes directed toward distant Italy. On
the pedestal stands a female figure with a
star on her forehead and majestic lion,
the latter being a symbol OF Gjaribaldi's
a.ranUtb
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AT TRIAKITAT.
The Landing of the British Forees-A
ItFeEy Scene.

TRINKITAT, February 27.-The beach
presented a lively appearance. Theblue-
jackets, up to their necks in water, are
landing stores and carrying soldiers ashore
through the surf. The Gordon Highlanders
and Irish Fusiliers are advancing to occupy
the fort erected by Baker Pasha. They
waded barelegged through the morasses
which lie between the harbor and main
land. The distance to the fort is about
four miles. 1t was built February I'd, to
protect the guns while crossing the mo-
rasses. The rebels regard with exultation
the landing of the forces. They are con-
vinced that Allah has sent them all as prey
for them.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

President WHITE, Of Cornell University,
has shown his willingness to have both
sides heard by inviting Ellis II. Roberts,
editor of the Utica Herald, to give ten lee
lures on the protective system to the
students. This is because the professor 0f
political economy is a ree-trader.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

A DISPATCH from Nashville says that the
case of Marsh T. Polk, ex-Treasurer, for
defalcation, was called in the Supreme
Court yesterday morning, but was, on mo-
ton of his counsel, reset for hearing next
Tuesday on account OF the continued i'll
ness of the defendant.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

A LONDON correspondent states that al
though the English public buy the books
OF the one and continue to take great in
terest in the other, both Ruskin and Car
lyleism are rather out of fashion just now.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-28

From the Fort Wayne Journal we learn
that the Supreme Court of Indiana has
rendered decision on tax sales which
gives the county treasurer the right to
cell property at private sale, after it has
been offered at public auction; also that
lnisdescriptions do not invalidate tax
sales; that interest on tax sales shall be at
the same rate allowed by law at the date
Of sale; and that persons owing taxes
must pay or tender the same before they
can have any standing in courts in efforts
to remove cloud on property by tax sale.