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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
THREE MILES Of
LEVEE INVOLVED
ArrosSEv-oENgRAI OF ARKAN-
sAs OFFICIALLY NOTIFIES
OFFICERS OF SUIT.
SUIT CONES UP IN FALL
Three Miles os Expensive lsvee Works
Inveivsd--RIvsr Changes Course
and Now Arkansas Claims
improvements.

-IAChAun.
The attoruey-generaI's Office has Of
eiaily been notified Of the Ming Of a
suit by the attorney general of Arkan-
sas claiming part Of Mississippi. near
Friars Point. and the case will be
fought out IN the supreme court OF
the United States.
Gov. Brewer received Official com
municatfons from Washington about
the matter. and turned them over to
Assistant Attorney General Ethridge
and Assistant Attorney General John
ston. in the absence Of Attorney-Gen-
eral Collins. who Is in New Orleans
on important business for the legal de-
partmsnt Of the state.
The claims OF Arkansas involve
boundary lines near Friars Point and
about three miles Of levees- Formerly
the Mississippi river made . bend be-
Low Friars Point and the old channel
gradually filed In. and the river has
now cut across q neck of land within
the Arkansas territory. The claim Of
Arkansas is that its boundary runs to
the center of the Old channel as Ia ex-
listed when the state vas admitted
into the rnion-
The controversy. II is said. involves
three miles Of expensive levee works
constructed By the state OF Missis-
sippt
The suit vas HIed In the United
States supreme court. and Mississippi
has until next October TO nls plead
tnxs- As the bin Of complaint has
Just reached Jackson Il Is impossible
70 say what lines OF defense Missis-
sippt viii offer.
The ease promises TO be a most In
terestlnx one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
FEAR ANARCHY IN MEXICO
Funston Says husrtz's Regime 10 Tst-
terina-offieisis Plan Campaign
to Protect Americana

Washin ston.-Upon receiving q long
cipher c2blesrzm from Gen Funston
at Vera Cruz Secretary Garrison called
into conference at the war department
Hai.-Gen- wotherspoon. chief Of staR.
and the entire general staR Of the
army
Later Secretary Garrison said Gen.
Funston had transmitted information
refugees had brought from Mexico City
as TO conditions in the Mexican cap
itzL The secretary declined to com
ment on them He said, however. that
no aggressive movement By the Amer
lean forces had been ordered
II was understood that the refugees
nom Mexieo City had Informed 0sn-
fuusfon Of the critical aspect cf aGAirs
IN the Huerta regime. that eoliapss
might be expected momentarify. and
thss cun1fktoas o< anarchy @ight snsua.
Ths purpose % Gsn- Ysnstoa n nak-
Ing known these reporfs 10 tb6 vAr
department. was believed to ~ to ad-
wise the Washington administration Of
the possibilities that might develop
from fall of Huerta. In order that II
the American army ID compelled to
rescue foreigners or restore order II
viii be fairly equipped for such an
expedition
Though not officially stated. II II
known that high officials Of the var
department were anxious to place at
Vera Cruz or on transports within
striking distance a large enough force.
perhaps $1,000 or so 900 men. to make
an expedition to Mexico City II il be-
comes necessary
Officials OF the war department are
known to believe that IL an advance
on Mexico City Is ordered, II win be
necessary to guard every mile of the
railroad rs the army moves forward.
and that a large force would show the
natives the futflify Of resistance.
whereas a division Of $1,000 men might
be subject TO several attacks along
the route. with possibly big losses
American army officers also regard
the situation at Vera Cruz as likely to
become desperate In the event that
anarchy breaks out in Mexico City. or
the forces Of Gen. Mas should make
an attack on their own initiative, ire
spective OF the Huerta governments
promise Of q Suspension Of hostilfties
against the United States
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
BRYAN GIVES OUT
NAMES OF AGENTS
MEN WHO WILL REPRESENT TIE
UNITED STATES sEroag Me-
piAToRs APPOINTED.
Hvsrta Claims That ArrnEsties Was
broken When s.IdFers Took
Possession Of Lighthouse
on lo6os island.

Wsshington-The United States has
naszed Associate Justice Joseph
Rncker Lamar Of the Supreme Court
and former SolicitorGenerai Fred
erick William Lehman to represent
IL at the peace negotiations in Ma
CARA Falls. looking toward the set
tlement Of the Mexican crisis.
Announcement Of the American
mission for the Niagara Falls confer
ence disclosed that two men with ex-
tensive public experience had beeu
chosen Justice Lamar. associate jus
tice OF the Federal Supreme Court.
was q sehoolmate Of President VII
son in Augusta. Ca He is IS years
old and was born in Ruckervillc, Ca
Admitted to the bar in 1879. he prse-
ticed Law In Augusta until 1905. lie
has been a member OF the Georgia
legislature and a justice Of the State
Supreme Court He assumed hts
duties as associate justice Of the Fed
eral Supreme Court January :. 1911.
Frederick William Lehman has
had a distinguished career In public
life Probably his most important
post was that Of solicitor general of
the United States in the Taft admin
tStrat.on- he is So years old and is a
former president Of the American Bar
Association
With other details Of their plans for
the Niagara Falls conference com
pleted by the appointment Of the
American mission. the South Amer
lean ENJOYS had hoped speedily TO dis
pose Of the latest incident In their
negotiations. Names OF the American
delegates were announced soon after
the receipt OF dispatches from Vera
Cruz telling Of the arrival there OF
Huerta's Representatives.
That the Huerta men declined to
accept the courtesy OF transportation
to the United States on the govern
D~ns stsaner Mosro Castle was De
e1nss1 70 have - signiflcance-
H1erta's protest over the reportet
ssixurs Of Lobos Island-an impor
tat righ<hsuss 2csnf or the eastern
-coase Of Mexlco-ny . InnHanw pursy
from the Unised Stafes torps1o bnues
vas taken up BY the South Americas
envoys. Who are seeking to pave th<
way TO peace in the southern republic
Reported occupatich Of Lobos. II
was believed In Washington was
probably brought about after its light
was threatened Admiral Howard had
ordered the suspension Of lights on
the Pacific seaboard so As to impede
navigation by American ships. and
the same order was said to have been
issued for beaeons on the Atlantic
coast
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

1%H@@A -&E
The railroad commission issued an
order requiring every street railway
IN Missizsippi 10 equip the ears with
Tenders approved by the commission
The order vas issu~d after the OH
etAis Of a Number of street railways
IN the state appeared In response to
summons issa~st by the commission d
soms before Il and show cause sh,
ss<h - srssr sAo~f1 sse - asaA<
There vas no serious objecstDas ID
the proposition raised by any Of the
oricfaIsN
This Is the second time the com
mission has issued an order involving
street railway companies since the leg
isiafure. AZ the last session. passed a
bill placing such carriers under the
authority Of that body. The first or
der was one requiring the Viekshurx
street railway to issue transfers to pas
sengers desiring them The company
was given until the first OF this month
10 comply. but at the earnest request
ct the officials the time was extended
TO June I at thes meeting
The order relative TO tenders in
strrets the street railways to equip
their cars with tenders within four
months.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
Hines poese, Heavy.


Judge Henry c Niles os the United
States district court IN Mississippi. n
here for the May term of court for
the jackson division OF the southern
district. In addition 10 the grand Jury
session. which will be impaneled the
first thing on eouveninE. there Is con
siderable work awaiting the court on
the civii side OF the docket. both law
end equity. some sixty or seventy
cases. Quite a number % these are
cases Of long standing. growing out
cf land and timber transactions. to
sether with corporation suits. and Il
all were gone into At a single sitting
OF the court there would b. sufficient
business TO hold the court in session
for several weeks
A feature OF interest which will at.
tend this session Is the fact that IL
will be the first term OF court IN the
southern district since Capt. John g.
district. assumed the duties Of his OF.
flee. No doubt Is felt that Capt Cash
man will measure fully up 10 the re-
sponsibilites Of bis position, and that
his corps Of Deputies will he equal to
the routine duties incident 20 the car.
rying on OF the court.
There wiz be also considerable crfm-
inal business for handling. and a mum
ber Of cases to oe referred to the
grand Jury for investigation These
include the case OF Carrier William
Reed. charged with his care. and Of
Joe Wong. Chinaman. who Is charged
with violating the new federal statute
regulating traffic in opium
u h quite probable that there viii
be sufficient business ready to keep
the court in session for two or three
weeks at least.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
Pen Trustees Meet

The penitentiary trustees met at
the state house. and received esti-
mates from contractors for a complete
water works plant At the Oakley state
eonvicr Tarm. II is probable that the
contract for the Installation Of the sys-
TEN will not be let for some time.
This was a buying day" with the
trustees. who have been examining
samples Of shoes and clothing
Dr. j. C. Gathings. farm superin-
tendent. Is attending the meeting. Col.
W. A. Montgomery is cot present. as
he Is attending the reunion Of Con-
federate Veterans at Jacksonville. Fla.
Chairman ]. F. Thames Of the prison
board and Trustee r. Z. Matthews are
on hand
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

NJ C. Moore. OF Meridian. who re-
Gently vas elected rate expert by the
railroad commission. under authority
Of a bill passed BY the last Legislature.
has arrived in the city and assumed
the duties Of his new position Mr.
Moore was at the meeting Of the rail
road commission and held a confer
euee with the eommioners- One Of
Ii. frst tasks that confront him is the
adjustment OF express rates. according
to the new tariffs that recently went
into effect.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
commltsee Named.

Chief Justice sidney Smith. presf
dent of the Mississippi state Bar asso
citation. appointed a committee u five
members Of the bar association 10
give publicity 10 the proposition tr
elect sir members TO the saprem
court. and work for the success Of III.
three supreme court constitutional
amendments when they are voted 90
at a special election 20 be held on Nov
4. next The committee was appointed
In accordance with the resolution
adopted AZ the recent convention IN
Gulfport. and which was offered by
Clayton ID. Potter Of Jackson.
Judge Smith appointed the follow
ing as members Of the committee:
man. n. V. Watkins Of Jackson. d. ".
Houston af Aberdeen. %. C. Bramlstt-.
Jr. Of wOodviIle. Clayton ID. Potter
Of Jackson
At the convention Of the bar ssso-
citation tn 1911 a committee was sp-
pointed to 20 before the Legislature
and urge a constitutional amendment
that the supreme court msmbership
be Increased from three % seven. to
sit in two divisions When the ie<is-
latnre met the committee was very
active. and a special COMMITTEES alsa
served After rspeated csnfersncsz II
vas decided To recommend that n.
number Of supreme court iudxe~ b
Increased 60 six. to sit in two dlvfs
IONS A bin Drovffi.g that the gues
tfons be submitted 20 the p~spss sl~s
was passed by the lawmakers
At the CuIfport convention Of the
bar association some members criti-
cised the proposition. but the Potter
resolution asking for a special com
mittee to give publicity 20 the matter.
and urge the people to support the
Amendments. was adopted almost
unanimously.
The members OF the special con-
mittee will meet AZ an early date 20
formulate plans for their publicity
campaign.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

NsS~ Officers Are chcssr FOR Next
Year.

WV Oufcef1 SFt @FSa1r rcr N&Mx
Year.
vicksburg Ar the convention Of the
Mississippi Bankers association OH
GERS were chosen as follows
Heury Hart. WInona. president
3 J. High. TapeI0. viee-president-
e p. Peacock. Water Valley. treas
urer
The secretary viii be named by the
executive committee. and IL Is expect.
ed that the place will be again ten
dered to T a. Dickson. u Jackson
The next place o. meeting has not
been named. but Indications are that
Jackson wtii Be selected without oppo-
sition-
Practically all Of one session WAS de-
voted to a discussion Of cattle as col
lateral security for leans. ard the va
ricas phases of the new hank inspec-
tion Law The members toog boat
ride on the Mississippi river. A dinner
dance AZ the Hotel Carroll brought the
event to close
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
MORE vArs pYNAMrrEo.


Meridlan.-The fact that one cftizen
cf Clarke. two Of Jones and NO Of
LaaderdaIe counties are no~ under IN
dsctmsnt On charges u interfering wttk
United States o6icers IN the parsuit es
then duty and violating ths federal
cattle l~w. the tynamitinx q dfppins
ysss IN Jasp~r county. eonsinu-s- La
year watts were iynamltsa IN Clarke
Jones and Smith couatse-. eaf fedora
oRicers goe 50 close behind the Of
Tenders that rninxs have remained
rather quiet since thar time.
Il Is said that the three watts d.
stroyed in Jasper cognsy are TN the
center of n section shose people do
not favor enforcing the rules Of the
state live stock sanitary boarf. and
that the inspectors have bad ccnsid-
era5ie trouble IN enforcing the r-guIa-
tions.
The federal authorities VIII instf-
rute immediate Investigation with prob
able arrests. and the next term Of sed-
eral court In this city VII In all prob
ability see some heavy fnes placed
by Judge Niles. should the evidence be
enough 10 warrant eonvie-
ton.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Dr. Frank Heeker. veterinarian OF
the United States bureau OF animal
Industry. In charge OF tick eradication
In this county. Is very much pleased
with the enthusiasm shown by cattle
owners all over the county and the
cooperation they are lending In the
work DR.. Hecker predicts that Lau-
derdale county vill make a record in
tick eradication. II the present pace
Is maintained. and quarantine will be
nfted in twelve months.
During the month Of April. 4.33i
herds OF cattle were dipped These
herds contained more than 25.000 head
% cattle.
All cattle In the county are dipped
every two weeks and the cattle tick
Is fading a hard time TO locate a rest
ing place. owing 10 the farmers and
cattle owners determination to rid
themselves Of this pest
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
HuERTA FEARS VILLA MOST

Vera Crux--Frznciscc villa, the
rebel commander, may not make his
intended descent ON Mexico City be-
fore the lapse Of another three months.
according to a prominent business man
who arrived here from the capital
The refugee says Gen Huerta is still
sending Federal troops northvard. a.
he apparently breads more the pos-
sibIe approach Of Gen. villa than an
advance OF the Americans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
Sullivan Trial Possponed.

Msridian--The trial Of Grady suIii-
van. charged with murder in the shoot
ing and killing Of Fred and Robert Ed
wards in a railroad camp. has again
been changed
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
DEAD HEROES ARE
H0N0RED BY U. S.
ooosGs OF " KILLED At VERA
CRUZ REACH NEW voak-sec-
RErARy OF NAVY PRESENT.
ALL NATIONS PAY TRIBUTE
Great Crowds Line shore to Watch
Flags Dip-csskefs Wers Laid IN
Ro~s Of -Four. With Armed
Blue Jackets on Guard

New York.-The nations dead-the
seventeen blue jackets and marines
killed at the occupation OF Vera Cruz
have been brought home
No sun ever beamed brighter than
that which struck upon the eoiors Of
the funeral cruiser. the United States
ship Montana. as she appeared
through the hare Of the narruws from
the anchorage off Sandy Hook- The
first glimpse Of the Montana and her
eoavoy was most impressive
AT the prescribed clip Of Il knots
the Unfted States ship Wyoming led
the way. The Montana came along.
nineteen ship lengths away. At the
same speed The regulation distance
also separated the presidents private
yacht. the Mayflover. which was fly
ing the flag Of the secretary Of the
navy.
Just as the Wyoming nosed out Of
the narrows the converted Portuguese
yacht. the Ideal. flying the Portu-
guest Tags at halfmast. gave the first
salute by dipping colors- Instantly
the Wyoming responded while the
Ideal crossed the bow to starboard-
Then the flag saiuting came from
ships at anchor on all sides. AT Fort
Hamilton great crowds in automo-
biles and afoot lined the shore road
to watch the flags at the fort dip
gracefully to the incoming funeral
cruiser and her convoy
Across the narrows the sun shone
full upon the assembled garrison Of
Fort wadsworth, where the coiors
we're also dipping
The crew OF the funeral cruised
stood NJ general quarters The flag
draped caskets were easily dizeerned
l 1Ackef guard. each armed with . rife.
Ths czskets were laid cut IN rows
a fu1x q the bnaf deck. iuss ahaft
IL briAss- ~ the part skae. The blne-
Jacket guard of honor stpnA at sxten,
ton during the passage thrcpsh The
1owsr Dav-
Ovox TIE offIco of tne Preach cuu-
sui the nag % France vas af half.
mast And every noticeable building
In lower New York had the national
colors at halfmast
By the time the ships passed the
Statue Of Liberty and Fort William on
Governors Island IL was a case Of
constant saluting by the dipping of
eolors to passing boats. land forts and
buildings.
The list Of dead aboard the Mon
tana follows:
Percy. Rufus Edward. p. ". next
kin. brother. CIeceland Percy. Hop
hinton, n H.
Marten. Sam, P. NJ: next OF kin.
Mayer Marten, 1877 Taylor street. Chi
caso. iii.
Summeriin. Randolph D. p. NJ:
next kin. father. Benjamin. p Summer
lin. wfilzchooehe. Ca
Fisher. Elxie C.. o. s: next kin. IA
ther, Z. Fisher. Hays, Miss
Devorick. Frank. o. s.: next kin.
guardian. Anthony J. c. Bailey. Box
Al. R. R. I. Abba. Iowa
DeLowry. Francis p. e. A.: next kin.
father, Richard C. DeLowry. 32l Oar
sic street. Pittsburgh. Pa
Watson. Walter l., o. s.: next kin,
guardian. Edward J. O'Mara. 80 Ire
mont street. Boston, Mass.
Albfn. Eric. o. s.; next kin. father.
Eric v. Stream. 227 Sixty-seven,h
street. Brooklyn
n ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

San Diego. Cal--Severai wealthy
men from Colorado Springs and Coro-
nado. Cal. went out In a yacht to the
Coronado Islands and scaled one of
them. raising the American nag on a
s0ofuot pinnacle They claimed the
islands by right Of conquest" The
Islands are Mexican territory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
Two Pardon. Granted

Two pardons were granted by Gov.
Brewer. Dock Weir, eoloyed. was
given pardon after he had served
in the penitentiary since July, 1919.
for selling cocaine Clay Mckissick,
colored. who was sent up for forgery.
also was CREATED executive clenency
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

NatShez--The board Of supervisors
Of Adams county refused to pay q bill
presented BY the Corinna hotel Of
Natchex for s95- This bill was for
lodgings for the iuriss of the circuit
court recently adjourned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
cas,Iemen Nee. at clsrksdaIe.

The Coahoma County Stock Crow
ers' association held its annual meet
ing here. Among the speakers were
Prof W. R Perkins Of the A. 4 NJ
college and Prof. J. VI. Taylor OF Port
Gibson
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Tupeio- = Superintendents suther
land of Prentiss and Mccord of Al
corn counties met here for the purpose
Of perfeeting plans for holding the Til
County Normal at Kossuth. to open
July 10 and continue four weeks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

washIngton--Ten members Of the
Smith family In JAN at Tonzl2 are IN
danger Of their lives because Of Mex
lean resentment OF their part In the
recent killing Of three Mexicans At San
Pedro. according to report frof Min
ister LeaveIl In Guatemala
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

washington IAN safe and weIl-
read a wireless message received at
the state department from DR.. Edward
r. Ryan. aboard the steamship Esper-
ANA, which left Puerto Nexf-o for
New Orleans with about sc resugecs
froua Mexico City.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Maxstlan. Mexico.-One hundred ref
ugees left here on the British steamer
Cetriano. While the Cetriano was at
the dock in Manzanillo. the refugees
said. the Mexican federals firsd the
pier and then resorted to dynzn ite to
make the destruction more certa n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Oxford.-Mr. A C. Lowe. living
twelve miles southwest OF Oxford. had
his barn with all his corn. hay. etc.
with four mules. one horse, wagon.
buggy. surry and lot Of plow tools.
destroyed by fire.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

washington.-The Spanish ambas
ssdor, Mr. Riano. representative OF the
Hu@rta government in the United
stst.s. visited the Argentine legation
ara he'd conference with he Argea.
tine minister. Mr.. Naoa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14
sa.ooo fer q stumble.

Friars Point--The case OF ex-United
States Marshal o. NJ Robbins against
the Y & VI. v. was tried at Friars
Point and resulted In verdict for the
plaintiff for 1000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Meridisn.-John Yarbroagh. who Is
being held in the county jail charged
with the murder Of Duncan Watson.
who was cut to death. will be tried be-
fore Justice OF the Peace Raymond
Clay. according TO County Attorney
Martin Miller
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Il Paso, Texas.-The demand OF
Gen. Rodrigo Quivedo that three large
American cattle companies give him
$4,000 under threat that he would de
stroy the windmills on their land. has
not been complied with
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Torreon. Mexieo.-A brief bulletin
from Cen Pablo Gonzales stating
that he has attacked Tampico with
his entire force and expects the down
fall Of the city. Is the only news that
has been received here OF the big
battle
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

The hearing in the s60.ao0.ae merger
suit OF the state against the Southern.
Mobile < Ohio and other railroads en-
tsring Meridian. has again been trans
ferred 20 New Orleans.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

New York.-The Tare line steamer
Guantanamo arrived with eighteen
refugees from Tampico and two from
Vera Cruz Most os them are women
and children
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

The commencement exercises OF the
Forest high school will be held at the
school auditorium on May Il TO rs.
There are six graduates this year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Mexico City-Foreign Minister Ruiz
wired the mediators that United
States torpedo boats have taken pos
session Of the Island OF Lotos. on the
east coast Of Mexico.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Nagrolia.-The recently appointed or
nsers OF the new county cf waIthali
will assemble at Tylertown. the county
seat. and take the oath OF Office, his.
their official bonds ard qualify
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-14

Boston--The steamer City OF Mem
phis Of the Savannah line was char.
tered by the government and ordered
to proceed immediately to New YORK.
It Is supposed that she is intended for
transport service