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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

Mr.. SULLIVAN, LID, of Harvard, au-
thor of great work on "Hard Gloves as
Contrasted with Soft" and another
equally valuable, The Shortest Way to
Punch a Head" is slowly making his
way to Memphis. A scholar of high de-
gree, he is sure OF warm reception, espe-
cially from the pugnacious gentlemen
who believe In the "manly art of self-de-
fense," Of which Mr.. Sullivan is the most
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Consideration of the Bill Nearly Co
nleleI-If.e A namuf Annranrinfad-

COns1ueratIOn oil the Bill Nearly Com
pieted-The Amount Appropriated.
E WASHINGTON, March 27.-The River
and Harbor Committee have nearly COM
pleted the consideration of the proposed
river and harbor bill. 1t is understood
the aggregate of the bill will not exceed
81 100000. The principal items will be
appropriations for the Mississippi, Mis-
souri, and Ohio rivers, and the great har-
bors on the Atlantic, Pacific, lake and
gulf coasts To the Mississippi and its
tributaries about $4,000 viii probably
yet decided what part of that amount
shall be expended upon the Mississippi
itself. Members of the House are being
invited before the committee to make such
statements as they see proper concerning
improvements in their respective districts
and States. The bill will be reported to
the House not later than April Goth.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THE Nashville World, the 4Imerican and
the Banner are still bowling themselves
hoarse each about the other under the old.
style journalistic belief that the personal
doings OF the editors was OF more impor.
tance than the news, which is not the
case, The public says in all such cases
the editors be damned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

SOME OF the Nashville papers throw out
a great many dark hints about the peni.
tentiary lease, and suggest corruption.
They have been dealing in this sort OF
thing for several weeks. If they have
charges to make, why not make them ?
Give the pubIic the facts.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
Floods nm the lower mississippi.

NKw ORLEANS, March 27.-Appeals fer
supplies of material used in protecting
levees are daily received by the State au-
thorities from many points. Thereported
destruction Of the Scott leyee is uncon-
flrmed.
The Tines-D Democratic Port Allen special
says there is only narrow strip OF Dry
government rations already causes some
Decentralization among laborers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
a FIooa Impending Ind MontreaI

MONTREAL, March 27.-The water in the
st. Lawrence river here is rising. The
cellars in the low lying streets are par
TALLY filed. A floods now thought to be
impending.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
SARDIs, MISS.

Destructive Firc-NarroyS Escape of the
Bank and the Operahouse.
Special to the Appeal
SARDIs, March 27.-Last night about II
o'clock the frame store building belonging
to ]. r. Buchanan was totally consumed
by fire. The stock and building were val
ned at about $500; insurance about $4,000.
1t is not known how the fire originated,
1t was all the large crowd that had assem-
bled there could DO to save the opera
house, the Bank of Sardis and Hanson &
West'sstore-all adjoining the one burned.
The bank building was damaged about $50.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THE Milwaukee Sentinel notices with
some alarm the complaint made by the
New York Herald that Mr.. Tilden's legs
have been sadly neglected in the report
of his physical condition; that while we
have read of his clear eye, his firm lips
his strong voice, etc, not one word have
we found about his legs. And yet il
thinks it is most important that his legs
should be sound if he is going to run. But
Mr.. Tilden is a barrel, and when he runs
he rolls.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THE Atlanta Constitution calls attention
to the persistency with which the foreign
correspondents of the New York papers
insist that Mrs. Gen. Stonewall Jackson
and her daughter, Miss Julia. are in
Cannes, France, oae day and riding in
Rotsen Row, London, another, whereas
both ladies are here in Memphis, the hon.
ored guests OF their kinsman, Mr.. G. G,
Graham, the object Of the respectful at
tentions of the men who made American
valor illustrious during the ivil war, fight
ing, many of them, under the immortal
StoueWall Jackson.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

The great operate music festival to
be held in this city in June is attracting
a great deal OF attention abroad, and the
pluck and enterprise of Memphis engaging
in it to the exclusion of all the other cities
OF the South is generally applauded. We
are ahead in musical matters, and we
mean TO continue to be.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THE politics of Nashville may be su mined
up in few words-peaitentiary lease
Colyar, Cherry, World, Bonner, american
protection, free trade, corruption, a pur
chasable Legislature or legislators. Mix
thoroughly and take as you please.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
FOR SALE.
Finest Farms In West Tennessee and
Valuable City Property.

9aahh ,Sl isss S %
from RossTiilie. in Fayette county, Tenn. This
place contain: sbout 2250 acres, about 1850 in cul-
tiyation. a handsome two.story residence, IN, hne
good fences and cabins, all in good order and the
land in ne s,ste Of cultivation;, This II one of
the best and finest plantations in West Tennessee,
and is magnificent home.
And alec that fine plantation IN Fa,ette eoun-
ty, Tenn, about three miles from Somerville,
containing about 100 acres, Of which about 1eeS
acres are in cultivation. and is known as the
Richland plantation. This place is finely i'm
Of which is in frst:ciafs condition, and the land
plantations are fully stocked with mules, cattle,
hogs and sheep, farming implements snd teois a o.
all kinds WITH FIJI ssPPby % sf hay ;
these plantations. Possession will be given q,
soon as sold, together with any growing ersp that
And also an undivided one-half interest In .
tract of 63s acres of land in Eayette county
Tenn, known as the Green plsce, about seven
g And % also tract of loo acres of land adjeinips
the homestead Of the late Joseph R. Mosby' II
Also, fhe farm in Gibson county. Tenn, con.
tanning 800 acres of land. known as the Greer
Williams place. This ,w;ll make a nice nome
and has good fences, cabins, residence ana othei
also offer the following valuable city and SUI
NV residence at the corner of Linden and Wei
Iington streets, go by sS7 feet-one of the hand
soonest and most convenient bopes in Memphis
Also. my storehouse, 25s1s From: street.
House and lot, 400 Orleans street.
House and lot. 372 Union street.
h use and lot, 374 Union street.
Lot on Main street, near Exchange
Lot on Main street, near Linden. 49,, ooo
Lot on Broadway, near Ninth street-oO oS zVo
6-100 acres fernando road, near Nc emofe aV
2la acres, Brown avenue, near Central.
AZ acres near White Station.
8 acres on Lauderdale street, near Walker av.
/ For terms and nrce apply tn a. " Hambaut Ol
| d. K. Myers, who are my authorized agents fol
the sale Of any or all of this property. and whoss
sale will be ratified by me. Major Rambaut will
| take pleasure in showing this property TO any
| one desiring TO purchase. b. NJ. APPERSON.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

WHILE waiting for cough to 20 as it
came, you are often laying the foundation
for some pulmonary or bronchial affection
II is better to get rid OF cold at once by
using that sure remedy, DIR. Jayne's Ex-
pectorant, which will cure all stubborn
coughs, and relieve any anxiety as to dam
gcrous consequences.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
SIXTY MILES AN HOUR.
Denver Visited by a Destructive Wind
Storm.

DENVER, March 27.-The most disastrous
wind-storm in many years struck the city
this morning. At this hour % O'Clock
PM it continues with unabatet
fury. Many of the finest building
in the city, including the City Hall
Moffat & Kassler and the Sims
Clifford blocks were unroofed. Signs
and awnings were torn down and scattered
everywhere. For several hours together
the wind maintained velocity of sixty
miles per hour. Several persons were in
jured, but none fatally. Telegraph com
munication with outside towns is inter
rupted. 1t is impossible to estimate the
loss at present.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

The interview with Gov. Seymour,
which we print this merning, is melan-
choly evidence OF declining powers. He
gives as good reasons for Tilden's nomina-
ton his failing health and inability to
compass the duties of the Presidency.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
FIoods an New Hamp.hire.

CoNTocooK,N. H.. March 27.-Since last
night the Contocook river has risen oyer
two feet, and now overfiows the meadows,
reaching numerous buildings on the
banks. The ice threatens to break up,
and it is still raining.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

BATH, March 27.-The ice left the Ken
nebec river last night, tearing up about
fifteen rods of railroad track in front OF
the station here. About 10000 feet OF
lumber was washed away. The huhe of
Conant's pulp mill was completely de-
stroyed with 25, 900 feet of spruce lumber.
Conant's loss is estimated at $4,000.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

fatally injured Mr.. E. Rates and seriously
hurt Mrs. Stevens. All were in store at
the time the building went down. The
storm followed nearly in the track Of an
other, two years ago, across the country to
Collinsville, tearing down all fences and
trees and running many farmhouses and
barns. The loss is estimated at 800, 900.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
The water Creeping Up at 81. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March 27.-The water is
creeping up the levee pretty fast and re-
stricting the business space somewhat, but
the river will have to rise nearly ten feet
more to reach the danger line, of which
there is not the slightest probability.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

The Levee Commissioners will meet at
Austin, Miss, on the 10th of April. Their
meeting here was informal and prelimi-
nary to their work at Austin, where they
will organize by electing officers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
No Improvement I'm the state of AZ.
fairs tn the Region of vicksburg.

Vicksburg CommsFcia'- Herald, oeth;
Capt. John Quackenboss, OF the steamer
Deer Creek, arrived late yesterday from
Davis Bend with 800 head OF sheep, thirty
five head OF cattle, two horses, which she
brought up from W. T. Montgomery's
plantation. While in the bend she moved
to places of safety over 500 head of stock
from plantations in the bend. The follow
ing erevasses now exist in Tensas parish,
Louisiana: Point Pleasant, Buck Ridge,
Ships bayou, Hard Times, Hard Scrabble,
Bondurant, kemps and six or seven small
breaks.
The following letters will be read with
interest, as they are from well-known gen.
tlemen up the river:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

The Executive Committee Of the South
ern Railway and Steamship Association
to-day decided to make reduction of rates
between varions points, including Atlanta
and Augusta, Ga, Selma. and Montgomery,
Ala, and Chattanooga, Tenn. The mat
ter of fixing rates was left to the commit
tee. Another meeting is TO be held Fri
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
Burnett,s Cocoaia,

Has Received Universal Endorsement.
No other preparation possesses such re-
markable properties for embellishing and
strengthening the hair and rendering it
dark and glossy. 1t cures badness and
eradicates dandruff.
BuRNErr's Flavoring Extracts are the
hast
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
pRoMINENr BAPTIST PREACHER.

was laid low By an attack Of Bronchitis and
Minister'S Sore Throat, and my life was almost
despaired Of, when my physician said try 3. :; 3;
hesitated for sometime, but as was afraid OF
being permanently laid aside from the active dn-
ties Of my ministry, decided 70 give the prepa1r
found complete relief, and am enjoying excellent
health. / am clearly Of the opinion that Syift 9
Specific is one of the best Alternatives and Blood
Puri6ers in existence, and take pleasure in re-
commendins It's curative qualities 70 others af-
0ictad az 4 v.s H. G. HORNADY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
The Bonded Extension Bill Killed
the HOuse-In The SENATE.

The Bonded Extension Bill Killed in
the HOuse-In the senate.
WASHINGTON, March 7.-House.-The
morning hour was dispensed with, and
the House went into Committee OF the
Whole, Mr., Dorsheimer in the chair, on
the bonded extension bill. After some
debate, in the course of which Mr.. Ran
dali made strong speech against the
bill, the committee, by vote of l31 to 81,
struck out the enecting clause. The com.
mittee then rose, and the House by vote
of 1S5 years to So nays, confirmed the
action of the committee in striking out
the enacting clause of the whisky bill,
thereby ling the question.
The whisky bill being disposed of, there
was general rush to secure precedence
for the consideration of other measures
on the ca-endar as special orders.
Mr.. Payson called up the bill for the
forfeiture of lands granted to aid in the
construction of railroads in Oregon.
Mr.. Dowd, that for the retirement of the
trade dollar.
Mr.. Reagan, the interstate commerce
bill.
Mr.. Hunt, the shipping BILL and all
were antagonized by Mr.. Cox IN. Y. !, who
wished to proceed with the business on
the Speakers table.
Mr.. Dowd was successful in his effort,
and the House proceeded to consider the
bill called up by him. After debate, and
without action, the House adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
NO IMPROVEMENT
In the Condition Of Affairs Along the
River Between vicksburg and
New Orleans.
All the Country From the Yazoo to Cho.
tard Still Inundated-Th Latest
Flood News.
The Missouri Still Rising at Bismarck
Where the Situation is Becom-
ing Serious.

The Western Union Telegraph Company
will transmit free all messages in aid Of
the sufferers from the floods on the lower
Mississippi. E. HOWARD,
MEMPHIS, March 27, 1854. Manager:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

W.P, Wilson to Minter Parker, lot No.
81, south side of Auction Square, 374x74l
feet, for $3.50.
W. II. Carothers ct al to Newton ].
Jones, lot on Union street, 53x73 feet,
for $1325.
Z. @. Lewis to J. Nj. Larkin, east part OF
block 6, Dunn subdivision, for $1,000.
X. 5. Robertson to T. B. Turley, lot on
Walnut street, l00xl50 feet. for $i05.
e. II. Pool and wife to W. X. Harvell,
1 acres, 2roods and "a poles, for S3l0.
j. G. FOOL to G. ii. Pool, same as above,
for SlO0.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
louisville Cement.

PREPARE FOR FLOOD.
Foundations, cellar walls and buildings
subject to overflow should be constructed
with Louisville Cement 1t is the Standard.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

GEN. SHERMAN states positi rely that he
IS not, and win not be, candidate for the
Presidency. All statements to the con-
trary are false.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

have been aniictsd with Scrofula for twelve
yearr, and have had sores on me as large as a
mans hand for that length Of time. Last sum
ing. / had spent hundreds Of dollars in the effort
TO be cured, but all 70 no purpose. and had in
Swift's Specific cured me promptly and perma-
nently, and hope cvery ike sufferer will take
il. r. L. HIGH, Laconia. Ark.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
Durkee,s salad Dressins,

A ready-made. rich and delicious dress
ing for all salads of meat, fish or veget-
ables. Cheaper, and infn tely better than
homemade. Unrivaled as a sauce.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

Mr.. RusKIN thinks there is great fu-
ture for American art-but he hardly re-
alizes the enormous demand over here for
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Indeed, he
doesn't
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

ES-MAYoR CoopEF, Of New York, is a
dark horse for the Democratic nomination
at Chicago, He has been put in training.
He has a bar1.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

The Chair laid before the Senate me-
mortal of the Convention of American
Inventors, in session at Cincinnati, pro-
testing against the passage of any act in
furious to the interest OF patentees.
Senator Logan presented similar me-
mortal from large number of inventors.
Senator Vest presented memorial from
the Legislative Assembly of Utah, pro-
testing against the passage of the measure
now pending before Congress, or any meas
ures affecting the interest of that Terri
tory, without full investigation by a Con-
gressional committee. Referred to the
Committee ON Territories.
Senator Miller Cal. reported favorably
from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
with amendments, the joint resolution au-
thorizing the Secretary of the Navy 10
offer a reward of $4,000 for rescuing OF
ascertaining the fate of tAe Greely expe-
dition.
A resolution was agreed to directing the
Committee on Library to inquire into the
expediency OF printing the official letters
and papers of the late President James
Monroe.
The Senate passed the bill TO provide
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
CIeaning and Dxeing

Ladies' and gents clothes cleaned or
dyed in any color; ostrich feathers, lace
curtains, by Louis Riegel, No. So jefferson
street. Goods received by express.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

SARGANr has been promoted. He has
been ordered to leave the German court
for the half barbarous one of st. Peters
burc
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
SKIN H:B]M0R.

Ny baby, six months old, broke out with some
kind of skin humor, and after being treated Eve
months by my family physician, was given up to
die. The druggist recommended Swift's Specific,
and the effect was gratifying as it was mi:aca-
lous. Ny child soon got we'll, all traces of the
disease is gone, and he is as fat as pig.
j. J. KIRKLAND,
Mindsn. Rusk county, Texas.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

Mn. STRwART L. WooDFoRD regards
Brooklyn as domestic city and New York
as dissipated one.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

HAar1roS, o., March 27.-Ths cyclone
that destroyed the village of Scipio Tnes-
day afternoon, besides killing Mr.. Winston,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THERE are so many candidates for the
Presidency that people are asking, where
are the voters7
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

Ihave suffered for many years from ulcers on
my legs, often very large and painful, during
which time used almost everything to effect q
cure, but in vain. / to5k Swift's Specific by ad-
vice of a friend, and in q short time was cured
sound and we'll. EDWIN J, MILLER,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

If the workingman wishes to better his
condition he must, says the New York
Herald, vote for low tariff.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
Cures the Piles. Toe-

Edouard Reintard, OF New York, writes:
"It gives me great pleasure to say that a single
box Of Henry's Carhoric Salve effected a complete
cure of piles with which had been troubled for
over year, and which nothing else that used
would cure Beware of caunterfsits."
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
"Reaxh ON Coughs.

Ask for Rough on Coughs, for coughs,
colds, sore throat, hoarseness, Troches,
Lie. Evuii. 50c,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
kREmER' 5
CHIEF
crROTrsHe STALLION,

WILL make the present season at my stables,
w known rs the "Nonconnah Stock Farm, -
on Brooks avenue, Eve miles from Mem pbis,
near NJ. and T. railroad, at the low price Of SI5
the season. Good pasturage after May lst, at 81
per week. ROBERT HAGERTY. E
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
rRou 4 vKIL.KNowN LAWYER.

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and found perfect relief. II also relieved me Of
Dyspepsia, from which had suffered for years.
believe, when duly appreciated - Tonic AND
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household remedy. y. r. HILL
Atlantis, Ga. Noyepber u, lsS2.
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

TILDEN whispers again: "No Presidency
in mine. I am devoted to preparations for
another and better world" Exit.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

THE campaign in Egypt is virtually over.
Tamanieb was yesterday morning captured
and destroyed. El Mahdi's day is done.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

IaE races to be inaugurated ON the 2lst
of April next will be the best meeting in
the history OF the Memphis Jockey Club
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28
DIED.

.R0AEE-0n Wednesday, March d, 1854, at IL
o'clock =. m al her residence. Orleans street,
hear Jefferson extended; Mrs. MARY Z, RoASE,
aged forty nine years.
Funeral will take place at Collins Chapel this
lERIDAYl afternoon Mt 3 o. 'cIack -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

Try Hsssen's Cough Syrup. G, "
Jones 4 Co, wholesale agents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-03-28

n. J. Jones and wife to &. A. Stovall, to
secure w. H. Carothers in the sum Of
$l000 lot on Union street, 53x73 feet.