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TEnH 'MJhJMPldLlS D-AJLL.Y APPEAL-THUESDAY, MAECH 18, iB75 ..Proprietor J.t Work of llie llPKnlar ftennoe. GREAT ATTRACTION. Mesdar.MaroU 15.1S75. and every night and toaturdsy Mutlne, the celebrated Irish Comedian, Mil. JOJiBPU 3ICBPHT, "Who will appear In his seatatlenal drama of "HELP," Introducing all his renowned specialties FRIDAY, benefit or Mr. Murphy. SATURDAY, last Matinee. Hatnrday night, last night of the season. mr unruis theatck. "COMPLIMENTARY CALL." In obedience, DAKSEI UCOUEH WIXl. LECrCKK, AT SKW MEMPHIS THEATER, Holiday Mn, 22d Subject: EXPOSURE OF THE MEM PHI. Their Alchemy, Forcery, and Other Arts of Maglcl Doom open 7 3J p.m Month opens from elsbt to twenty Inches. Street cars nnd ambulances will be on hand. nCIUtt BALL A GRAND FANCT DRESS AKD MAbE BALL Will be given under the auspices of the ANCIENT JEWISH! (IBDEB r K.M. B., at the Memphis Club Hall, On MONDAY, MARCH 22, lb75. Masters will ba examined by the Reception Committee before entering the ball-room. No Improper characters will be admitted. Tickets and Ladles' Invitations can be se cured at Mar-In Cohen's Hat Store, 237 Main street; at L. Rublnson's, Murray &. Rldgley'e, Madlon street, or at Jake Leubrle's or Sol. Coleman's Cigar Stores. Tickets Two Dollars, admitting gentleman and ladles. mhM tOST. DOG-BITCII-A large white lemon Setter Dog. with chain collar and namooa-B. Clark ou It. Al'O, a Pointer Speckled Bitch. I will rive a liberal reward for the above dogs at my office, No, 70 Front street Sm RK.WARI) - One Lady's Watch and IU baln. Lost on Court street extended. The finder can receive the above reward by calllucatthlsoffli-e. miuv M sHOTTLEWORTH, Painter, 279 Sec ond street, opposiw ftjjctti mu.c. t LA8TERING, Cement work, Cistern Bul.d r lnz and Repairing, Grate Setlne, done by Jal9 W. B. LOCKEY, 18 Gayoso St. I R. ALFRED VOORHIES, I 1 EYJS AND EAK DISEASES. fe28 Office. 323 Poplar street. DB. W. R. HODGES has removed his office to No. 40 Madison street, DeSoto Blocfc, where he may be found all hours during the day, and at hifl residence, 303 Union street, at night. mh2 jp LEAS ANT ROOM, WITH BORD SEVERAL elegant rooms, with board, at rea sonable rates, at 166 Union. ROOMS AND BOARD At 88 Madison Btieet by MISS K. M. CLEMMONb. !OOMS AND BOARD Two nice front tV rooms, with board, at low rates; also d.y boarders at 21 per month, by mh2 MRS. M. ALLEN, 111 Monroe fet. FURNISHFD DOOMS With or without board, over Willett's. 37 Adams street. ROOMS AND BOARD Families or single gentlemen can obtain biard, with lur nlshed rooms, at T. W. Brown's, 3tf2 Poplar St. OOMS AND BOARD-At 179 Second street. Vk, Very reasonable terms. mhll GOOD CHAMBERMAID At 370 Main St. over tbe tfagf e saloon. mhl8 LICENSE To buy a city license brokers'. Address THIS OFFlCr . DISHWASHER AND KNIFE-SHINER At C. QUKNTEL& SON'S, 302 Main street. AGENTS In city and country a limited number of Ladles and Gents, to canvass lor a literary paper; light work and cash paj. Call ou or address II. C. KING, at room no 9, Cochran Hall, No. 182 Main street, Memnnle, Ttnn. mhl7 TtT ANTED YOUK ATTENTION TO THE ft MEMPHIS AWNING MANUFACTO RY, 31 Washington st. Awnings of all styles made to order. Cabinetwork and Furniture made and repaired, re-upholstered, varnished, and packed for shipment. Carpets taken np. cleaned an relald. All work called for and de llvered frent nr- H. BUTTENBEKG. MEMPHIS WATER BONDS The under signed detires to purchase Twenty Thou sand Dollars of Memphis Water Bonds, and will be pleased to receive communications from holders, stating price at which they will sell. S. M. J Appeal office. YOUNG MEN To learn and engage in tele graph operating; permanent positions he cured. Address Pacific Telegraph, 151 Main street, Memphis, Tenn. fe2w STUDENTS- To attend Klnealy's Business College, 2)5 Main street. Book-keeping and ngllsh Branches, SI per month. felS HO EX03ANGE An Improved place of 700 X acres, now In cultivation, situated 12 miles from the city. Will trade for Improved clty property, or for a stock of merchandise fit to lake to the country. Call on or address nihil H M McCALLt.'M.aM irontBt. iTOB B.jcSx. f. ClOTrA-iE-Vnlce Cottage, at No. 3 Laltose t street. Apply to W. A. CULLER, mhl7 16 Madison street. FOR RENT BLOCK All that part of the Kit Williams block at present occupied by Mr. I'orwln, as a Restaurant and Saloon, em bracing three stores on Second street, tbe base merit rooms, and fifteen looms on the third and lourth floors above. Possession given first of April. Apply to G.A.8rOVALL, inhl3 43K Madison street, np stairs. E NQINE 20-horoe power engine and boiler. I I OUSE Contalntngsix rooms and kitchen; X2 everything convenient; good location; Tent cheap Apply at 212 Tennessee street. ROOMS Two spacious rooms centrally lo cated and admirably adapted for thouse of Societies. Will lei on long lease and at ex tremely low rates. TREZEVANT & CO., dec30 No. 19 Madison st. HOUSES. LANDS. ROOMS. W. D. McCALLUM, Agt, WMadlson St. RESIDENCE From 1st February, 3-stery brick house, Ul Madison street, 12 rooms. Apply to A. O. UENN IS, 232 Main st. BARBER SHOP Under Commercial Hotel. Apply at th office 1" HoteL mh5 JOE 8AI.2. j: OTS-The premises now occupied byChas. j Jones, as a brick-yard, at tbe Intersection ofCaluoun stree. and the river, containing, by measurement, about four and one-fifth acres. Al". everal lots on the west side of Tennessee street, between Ca'houn and Butler sixeets. nihlS B. RICHMOND, 291 Main street. RESIDENCE My lata residence on Jessa main street, third door east of Lauder dale street House an'l crnunds In perfect order. JOHN ovektox Jb. flHREE BOAT X.OAD3 NO. 1 PITTSBURG 1 Coal, at wholesale. H. B. PACKER A CO., deoi 1M Second street. All ArtA BBLS. No.l PITTSBURG COAL, OU,UlU as low as the lowesL Also, Pty-toua-Cannel and SU Bernard coals, cheap a.i any other man." Alsc, A'OOD " In every tyle." Alio, fine Rockaway and a Buccy-wagor. aiso, several fine mules, large and in fine order. H. a PACS ER A CO., 1M Second St. BBICK-Orders left with W. H. Grlder & Co, 318 Front street, or at yard on Overton Iract, on the blnrr.South Memphis, wUl receive prompt attention. O. H. P. PIPER. oec19 P.O.BIQLEY.2S0Malnst. lOTTAG E On Union street, for 11000 cash. T. H. LOGWOOD, 1M Main St. LAND lhreo and one-half acres of land nt Buntyn. Two-story bullnlnit, with seven rooms; sood orchard and flower garden. Win heU for lltOJ cah. Apply at 857 Union ttreeU Jfinn BUSHELS the BOYD PROLIFIC OUUU COTTON-HEED. Apply to mhS jafES, FIZER A CO. T. W. UAVKT Tt EXCHANGE. riVJ EXCHANGE A stylish buiury. almost ! X new, and a splendid combined saddle and narness norse, lor greenoRCKis cnj nuum oan property. Addrwwi W. T. CHCHCII.LL, Memphis, Tenn. nUSTt ilUN- RK-IUENCE-I will ex- r rhnniTB a plantation (price ten thousand dollars;, which rents for two thousand dollars per annum, and a fire -class suburban resi dence iprtee forty-five hundred dollars), for Improved city propcrtv : or I will exchance the residence and a small plantation (price lx thousand dollars), rents lor five hundred dollars per annnm, for Improved city proper ly. Title to above property perfect, and free !rom all incumbrance whatever. Address, describing propeny, anu stale iowosi casn basis or traoe, i.j.mnruBtiH, 49M MadlFon St.. Kit Williams Block. FOR EEHT OR LEASE. I f OTEl. Dc EUROPE turner Jefferson and n Third streets. A Apply to mhS W P W LOV. 33 Madison st LO UAL, P All AUii ilPflb. Freddie Brennan, of the Ledger, ia mistaken when he says the Appeal wanted to interview him about the New Orleans Times. We never desired to publish the statement of the Ledger man, because no one in Memphis or any otner place (except me jxew uneans Times meo) would believe a word he ut tered. Now, old man, go west. In the first circuit court yesterday tnecaseor uen. vms&i versus a. Benson was decided in favor of tbe plaintiff, for whom judgment for seven hundred and sixty-six dollars was awarded. The suit was instituted by plaintiff to recover the proceeds of thea ter tickets left at Benton's house for sale. The tickets were sold, but the proceeds, instead of being returned to Mr. DeBar, were taken, it ia avered, by George Benson, who left the city. Mr. E. A. Benson claimed that he did not agree to sell the tickets, which were left there for his brother to sell. The jury, however, disagreed with Mr. E.. A. Benson as to his liability. Forsometime past the sand-diggers have made extensive excavations in the bluffs south of here, and the result is that whenever the river rises, some sec tions of the banks in that vicinity cave in. It is believed that these excavations, in some instances, extend as far aa Main street. The Union compress company has a shed south of Linden and west of Clinton street, which is believed to be located over one of these excavations. Yesterday the ground under the building commenced caving in, and workmen are now engaged in removing the ma chinery in order to save it. The build ing will have to be pulled down, as the foundation will soon desert it. This, however, does not affect the business of the Union compress company, which has two other buildings, with full ma chinery for supplying all demands. The noonday prayer-meeting at the First Baptist church almost doubled its numbers and interest on yesterday by the unusual attendance of ministers, laymen and visitors, and especially by th'e profound spirit of prayer, sympathy, and earnestness manifested. The sing ing, led by Mr. Francis, was thrilling and inspiring, and the addresses were brief, pointed and pathetic, as were also the numerous prayers offered on the oc casion. Quite a number of petitions for prayer in behalf of the unconverted were stated or read. This meeting, rising as it has from a mere handful of worship pers, in a very few days, is significant of a great revival of religion now about te open in our midst. All are urged to at tend and pray for the success of the movement. It is also requested that all who cannot attend send down some short petition in writh g for those for whom prayer or enort is desired. Al ready quite a number of petitions of this character have been entered. The meet ing lasts just one hour, from noon till one o'clock. Be prompt. PERSONAL. Mr. Lee Herzoq has Just returned from New York, and will be glad to show to his friends the new styles. Last evening Mr. Joseph Geisenberg was married to Miss Minnie Cohen, at the residence of the bride, No.lll Poplar street, by Rev. Dr. Banfried. The bride and groom are members of the first Jew ish circles of Memphis, which were largely represented at the ceremony. The occasion was a very brilliaut one, and the happy couple start upon their voyage of life attended by the warm wishes of a host of friends. A&DSJBaifiNTS. Tha Theater. There was another good house at the theater last night to hear Mr. 'Joseph Murphy in his amusing play of Help. The play throughout was run quite smooth, and the audience was kept in continuous laughter. Mr. Murphy is one of the most interesting comedians that ever visited Memphis, and deserves to have full houses every night. Help will be given again to-night. Manager Pennoyer'a Benefit. To-night Mr. A. 8. Pennoyer, the effi cient manager of the Memphis Theater, will take a complimentary benefit tend ered by his numerous friends. He is one of the cleverest gentlemen that ever lived in Memphis, and it is but just that he should have a full house. Mr. Mur phy will appear in Help, which is the last time it will be presented this sea son. Those who wish to show their ap preciation of an excellent gentleman, and at tbe same time enjoy a pleasant entertainment, should avail themselves of this opportunity to see Mr. Murphy in Help. Let there be a full house. I'rof. Mueller' Nolree I'ansante. To-night Prof. Mueller will give a grand soiree dansante at his academy in the Memphis club hall. These en tertainments are so agreeable that they are patronized by our best people, and lo-nignt we expect to see a large num ber of ladiea aud gentlemen present, airs. DeGrny Bcnuett'a Bnnclug Acad emy. A grand Qerman to be given in Mrs. DeGray Bennett's dancing academy, 225 Second street, Thursday night. Fiends and patrons respectfully invited to attend. LAW KEPOKTS. The United btatPH Courts Emmons, imiKe. The Tipton county bond cases are still being argued iu these courts. Necoud C'banoery Court Walker, Chan. ccjiur. After motions to-day, the case of Mills vs Boyd will be taken up. First Circuit Court Helahell, Judge, The case of Ben DeBar vs. E. A. Ben son was the only case called yesterday. 3129, Bell vs Williams, will be the first case called tl.is morning. The calendar as heretofor published comprise the cases set for to-day. Second Circuit C'onrt Unlsey, Judge. The follow ng cases constitute to-day's calendar: 4249, Panesi vs Bos well & Ball; 4312, M'Davitt, receiver, vs Davis; 4326, Mullon vs Leflingwell; 4332, Brown vs Letting well; 4345, Person vs M'Carney: 4353, Mullens vs Egan; 4360, Seessel & Son vs Lyon et al; 4374, Berg vsBecktold, administrator; 43S0, City of Memphis vs Hukill; 43S2, Starley vs Mullen; 4390, Sanford, agent, vs M'Car ney; 4394, Pollock vs Frick; 4396, Cun ningham vs Memphis City railroad company; 4399, Cannon vs Doyle; 4400, Wetter fc Co. vs Clark & Co.; 4401, Clark vb City of Memphis; 4402, Carey vs Carey; 4405, Herring vs Locke et al; 4406, King vs Walker Bros. & Co.; 4407, Sullivan va Gaines; 4408, Hughes vs Doyle etal; 4403, Merchants National Bank vs Herndon & Holder; 4411, Wil liamson vs Mallory; 4413, Pool vs Bick ford, 4414, Swope vs Athy et al; 4416, Palmer vs Gage & Fisher; 4417, Wood vs Cooney; 4418, State National Bank vs Eader & Mellersh; 4421, Kaufman vs Dashiell: 4422, State National Bank vs Irvine; 4423, Kaufman vs Foster; 4424, Board of Police vs Pendergrast; 4425, Same vs Helm; 4426, Same vs Walsh; 4427, Davoto va Owen. Crlnilual Canrt Fllppln. Judge. The following cases are set for trial to day : 660, Britt Mix ; 233, Handy Haw kins; 823, Hans Margerum; 677, Joe Foute; 3B6, Thos. Horner; 041, Gabe Price. PATRICK'S DAY. Celebration of tbe "Greatest Daj" In the Irish Calendar by tbe Irish Ite&Idents of Memphis. Grand Procegglon of the CItIc Societies A Yery Largo and Very Creditable Display. Interesting Proceedings at St. Patrlck'a Chnrch Presentation to the Father Matthew Society. Miss Cunningham's Speech Father Qalnn's Response Father O'BeillT'fl Oration Observance of the Day Elsewhere. Yesterday was St. Patrick's day, and the interest and pleasure that character ized its observance in this city was wor thy the country and no little tribute to the memory of the cherished saint. The christian efforts of no man were ever more triumphantly crowned than were those of St. Patrick, and hence it is that his memory is more ardently cherished than that of any of the immortal, dead whose lives wero beautified and enriched with noble deeds and religious triumphs. Great beings, mighty human objeclR scattered tnrougnout time snouia De painted with no fictitious love. Nor is tl!a Un nnn.. -ntltU U 1 ! f Ot- T3af.rtV whose great heart, armed with inspired sentiment, actuated mm to labor zeal ously, faithfully and successfully for the moral enlightenment and the religious advancement of Ireland. That his ef forts were rewarded all intelligent per sons know, and to-day he is gratefully remembered and appreciatively hon ored. The Irish civic societies of this citv vesterdav made a handsome turn out, and observed the day with the usual ceremonies. The following was the ORDER OF PROCESSION. Captain Braun and Sergeant Fryde on Horse back with Six Patrolmen. Grand Marshal, Michael Hart, and Aids. Music. Knights of Innlsfall. Hibernian Mutual Relief Association. Music. Father Matthew's Total Abstinence Associa tion. THE LINE OF MARCH beginning at the corner of Poplar and Second streets, was along the latter tuorougmare to Overton; thence to Main, along Main to Beale; thence to DeSoto, and out to St. Patrick's church. APPEARANCE OF THE PROCESSION. Though the procession was not long, it attracted mucn attention, ror the dis play was quite brilliant. The Knights of Xnnisfail, wearing green sashes with gold-fringed border, and hats surmount ed with green plumes, were quite mar tial in their appearance, and the bright swords gleaming under the bright sun light reminded one of some royal guard or honor on parade, in tne procession they marched in files of four, and had the head of the parade. The next in the order of the procession was the Hi bernian mutual relief society of about thirtv members. Their uniform consists of a creen velvet baldric bordered with silver lace, and otherwise ornamented with appropriate devices emblematic or the character of the order. The Father Matthew total abstinence association, whose members wore blue regalia and blue plumes, presented a fine appear ance, aud in the ranks were counted eighty men. Long belore tne procession arrived AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH the building was surrounded by a large crowd, and for some distance DeSoto street was blockaded with interested spectators, all eager to gain entrance into the cnurcn, tne uoors 01 wnicu, now- ever, were kept closed. When tne pro cession arrived in iront of tbe church it countermarched and finally halted in front of St. Joseph's female academy, where a handsome banner was present ed to the Father Matthew total absti nence association by the sisters of this institution, who last yea honored the Hibernian society with a similar gift. THE PRESENTATION SPEECH was gracefully made in behalf of'the St. Joseph academy by Miss Hannah Cun ningham, a beautiful blonde maiden, with cheeks fair as the lily, tinged with the dye of the rose, and long golden hair of -which the poet might well write. Stepping to the front of the academy verandah, Miss Cunningham spoke as follows: Sons of Erin On this anniversary of our national saint's birthday we deem it appropriate to give expression to our sentiments of joyous exultation. It cheers our hearts to-day to behold each beauteous banner as it gently waves its glittering folds to the breeze, and to think that each is borne ty a brave and true-hearted son of the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick's day is a national as well as a religious festival, and when we behold the bright, benevolent countenances or the manly sons of Erin as they march in proud parade through our streets, we are wont to exclaim, "Is there not strength sufficient in those arms to wrest our persecuted land from tyranny?" Alas! alas! this is but the land or our adoption. We are only exiles. Our own fair "Isle of the Ocean" is in bond age. Is their strength in Irish arms? Is their courage in Irifh hearts? Yee, there is strength, there is courage. Our nation is a nation of warriors, of priests aud of poets; her sons are the victors in eyery field, the seers in every council, the laurel-crowned in the contest of song. Her glories have not faded with the days of "Brien the Brave;" her priesthood has not declined, nor have her poets lost their inspiration. But the one passion that has risen above every other in the Irish heart is the love of Ireland. What would we do without Irishmen? The most distinguished men in the land to-day, as in time past, are Irishmen. Go where you will to-day, and wherever the Irishman is found, his beat ing heart throbs as his tremulous Hps utters the word Ireland. Oh! may the day come when these proud banners unfurled will float fair and free o'er our own beloved land. Bend them gently now, sons of the Emerald Isle, and let us crown them with roses in the fond hope that e'er long a brighter and fairer crown may adorn our nation's noble flag. FATHER QUINN'S RESPONSE. Bev. Father Quinn, the worthy presi dent of the Father Matthew total absti nence benevolent association, replied as follows to Miss Cunningham's beautiful address: Fair Maidens In reply to your very complimentary and kind address, per mit me to express, in behalf of the sons of temperance, their sincere and heart felt thanks for this pleasant aud beauti ful testimonial. This crown of roses, cf little value in the eyes of men, is to us more precious than gold, for we know that it came from the purest hands, aud the words that are artistically inter woven under the green leaves speak to m an everlasting "forget-me-not." The heart that conceived these words, though shut within a cloistered maiden's breast, is nevertheless a patriotic and a true heart. This being the festival of the great patriarch and apostle of Ire land, St. Patrick, the sons of temperance feel proud of this fair gift which you nave bestowed on them. Xiike tne good Sisters of St. Joseph, they are yet young iu the service of God. The good work they have commenced will, with God's help, advance in glorious prosperity. They have the gocd wishes of the widow and orphan. The mother and child, old and destitute, all unite in praising the sons of temperance. Although the lit tle green shamrock Is not the highest motto of our banner, still we love tho dear little gem, for it was plucked from the bosom of our native soil. Ours is not a national, but a univerpal society. Men from the four quarters of the earth may enter themselves under the folds of our peaceful banner. And we are confident that the reverend sisters will OH ox. feel gratified when they see before them to-day men who represent the greatest nations of the earth America, Ireland, Germany, France and Italy. In the name of all these nationalities we greet vou. fair maiden: we ereet the reverend sisters whose genius you represent. In behalf of the good Sisters of St. Joseph we need say nothing, for not only every Catholic, but even every upright and honest man in Memphis must candidly avow that to them Is due immortal praise. They live in the hearts and af fections of everv citizen with whom they have become conversant. The Sisters of Charity that followed the soldier to the battle-field, though weak and tenderly educated at the warm home and fireside of loving parents, still were possessed of hearts as true and as brave as the hardy-cheeked warrior. They heard the roar of cannon and musketry. They ran to the wounded soldier, Knelt by his side, bound up his wounds. They heard the groan and the last words of the dying soldier to his wife and child. They left him only when thev closed his eyes in the sleep of death. So did these holy sisters who live in yonder habitation. For, like the Sisters of Charity, they nursed and nourished the sick and dying. There Is a Sister in this convent wnom i Know to have never slept for five days and five nights. During the last plague that visited our city, when tne son reiusea to see his mother, when the brother ran away and forgot his sister, they were the mothers and sisters of those who were prostrated in their bed of sickness Like the old Sisters of Charity they alone saw the death struggle and heard the last sigh and word that were uttered in this lite. Death was everywhere around them. They wiped away the sweat of death. 'Twas their hands that admin istered the cooling draught of water to the parched and crusty lips or tne suuer inc patient. 'Twas their hands that closed the quivering mouth; they saw their last their gaze and gasp. 'Twas their hands that prepared tho lifeless corpse; and their hands were joined in holv nraver for the departing sinner. Oh ! what joy for us to-day to know that 'twere the same nanas mat wrougnt the banner and wove this neat little wreath of roses to crown our patron, T7n(linii .T o fli nnf iVin !rnmni(o1 o ti rr-rto i r .nttemperance. We, the sons of tem perance, bless the fair hands that en- twijHi tne lovely nowers 01 tms beauti ful wreath. May everlasting sunshine of peace and prosperity crown the good Sisters as they to-day have crowned our immortal saint. And, lair maiden, your vocation calls you not to the clois ter, but bids you take up arms against tbe sea ol troubles that are met with in the voyace of life, we pray that you may always enjoy the pleasure of feel ing that you are a lavorite ana a cnosen one; and when at last the curtains of night close in upon the bright day of your mortal existence, may you oe a favorite and a chosen one in neaven The Sisters made a good choice in se lecting a maiden in whose veins there flows the pure blood of the Celt. Fair maiden, I conclude by giving you a piece of advice. If ever you make a choioe and wish some good man to be your partner during life, if you choose a Hibernian you win nave a goou poli tician and a true Irishman ; if you are given to romance and chivalry, take a Km'ght of Innisfail; if you are bound for war and battle, ir you want to ngnt, take a No. 1 of the company A; but if you want a sooer, industrious man, a man true to his country and true to his God, if you want a good christian and a good looking man to match yourseii, then take a temperance man. After the above exercises, the Sisters presented the Knights of Innislau with a beautiful shamrock wreath. WITHIN THE CHURCH. After the societies entered the church, the crowd without made a rush for the doors and many struggled most faith fully to get within. Owing to the great crowd, however, the church was soon filled and many found it impossible to even cet to the door. The altars of the church were lighted with the customary waxen tapers and ornamented with shamrock garlands, rea ana wnite roses THE CHORAL EXERCISES. The following programme was ob served by the choir: nrand Mass Henrv Farmer's In B flat. "Tha Ham that Once Throuch Tara's Hall," etc., by Mesaames Jiiies ana winciiesier. ornnd offertorv "O Cora Ami rls" by Mes. dames Miles and Winchester, with fall cho rus. THE SINGING BY THE CHOIR was excellent,and each and every mem ber deserves praise for the ettons made, The singing of Mrs. Miles, tho soprano, was especially good. and her sweet music found an appreciation in the hearts of all who nearuner voice, rroi. j. .amesi Perring, whose talent as a true artist needs no comment in tnis connection, presided at the organ with nis character istic excellence, and upon no similar oc casion was his touch more precise, line and charming than yesterday when he made the instrument bieatne forth the grand strains of Farmer's magnificent composition. The choir of St. Patrick is composed of the following ladies and gentlemen: sopranos, Mesdames Miles and Winchester, Jiiissea miner, uuyton andBierce; alto, Miss Hitzfeld; tenor, Messrs. Hollenberg, M'Keon, Elliott, Hook, Petersen aud Ganz. High mass was uuiy ceieoratea, ana in a manner both beautiful and solemu to every one within the church. FATHER O'REILLY'S ORATION. Father O'Reilly, of St. Louis, deliv ered a short, but exquisite, oration upon the life and character of St. tatricK, wno went to Ireland in misery. in exile and under trials. But his heart was as great as any Irish heart ever was. and his better angel pointed him toward the field of duty. He next re ferred to the establishment of Catholic ism in Ireland by St. Patrick. Remove the Catholicy of Ireland, and where would be her nationality? Had the Irish tired of Catholicism? The nation's faith was the nation's nationality. If the life of the nation depended upon her people, they had to preserve the purity of her faith. Ireland's purity arose with the faith of St, Patrick. The life of -the saint was, and the life of the nation had become long and lasting. When other nations shrunk up in the sunshine of their pros- Eenty, that or Ireland would live in eauty and glory, because of her purity, her faith and her Catholicy. St. Patrick came educated and instructed, and with experience. He knew when ne came, why he came. Under his enlightened labors, and from hia religious influence, Ireland had become a green spot; she was tne land or doctors, statesmen and philosophers. They say that Ireland needs education. Take care. She may need it abroad, uive us education with Catholicy in it, but not otherwise; for you "can educate the head and destroy the heart." Children could be easily passed downward, but not upward to wou ; un est. ratncK's aay education uiu not, to mm, seem foreign to the sub ject. On their triumph day it was well to pause, to watcn anu to weigh in the scales of future years the course to be pursued. Tney should educate for good, not for the world and the devil, but for the higher faculties of the mind and heart. By the memory of the old land. its graveyards, its great men, and the cherished recollections of the past, they should travel backward in thought. Let religion be in education,education which lifts us to the contemplation of the crlorv of God, which goes onward, never back ward. They should educate for God, and read back the life of St. Patrick aright, and understand it aright, but not as the Hebrews read their language.from tbe back. There would be found there a nationality and a heart which are not dead. Make yourself know and realize that Catholicism did it. He concluded by invoking the hope that a proper un derstanding of the great good accom plished by Catholicity in maintaining and preserving Ireland might direct them to a grand and glorious end in life. Thereligious exercises usual upon suoh an occasion were then conducted, and after this the procession left the church and repaired to the respective halls of the societies, where they were dis missed. The Balls. THE CO. A. I. V. BALL. The preparation for this event, which came off at Assembly hall, was of tbo most complete charaoter, and tbe hall was crowded the entire evening with the young men composing the company and their friends ana sweethearts. Of course the giddy mazes were participated in till the dawn o' day. Among the guests we noticed, Hon. John League, mayor; Hon. Casey Youne, John Corwin, Dr. Frank Rice, Captain R. R. Duncan, Thomas Fisher, president Emmet bank; M. Gavin, merchant; M. H. Riley, James H.RHey, county court clerk; Dr. Clarke, John Lilly, General J. Crowly, of Brownsville, and Captain John S. Sullivan, of company A. Irish volun teers, to whom is due tbe great success of the occasion. THE F. M. T. A. BALL. Cochran hall was the scene of a happy assembly of the young friends of this society last night, and early and late merry feet tripped responsive to the ex cellent music provided for the occasion. Tbe Celebration Elsewhere. San Francisco, March 17. The cel ebration of St. Patrick's day promises to be the finest ever witnessed in this city. New Orleans, March 17. The Hi bernian benevolent associations cele brated the anniversary of Ireland's pa tron saint by processions, etc. Wheeling, March 17. St. Patrlck'a day was appropriately observed in this city by those interested. The procession was quite large and attractive. Indianapolis, March 17. St. Pat rick's day was celebrated by a proces sion of the various Irish societies, headed by the police, speeches from prominent men, and a grand ball at night. Nashville, March 17. St. Patrick's day was duly observed here by the dif ferent Irish societies. The procession was large, and the streets were crowded with people. The best of order pre vailed. Terra Haute, March 17. St. Pat rick's day was celebrated with more dis play te-day than on any previous occa sion. The procession of tbe different Hibernian societies was over half a mile long, and was headed by a wagon-load of young ladies dressed in white. The discourse was delivered by Rev. Father O'Connor, vicar-general of the diocese or vmcennes. New York, March 17. The celebra tion in this city of St. Patrick's day Is even more than usually imposing. The frost and freeze of last night, together with a bright sunshine and brisk wind to-day, have put the streets in fine con dition for the men joining in the grand parade. Seemingly innumerable socie ties are in line, and it is estimated that twenty thousand men are in procession rne sidewaiEs are thronged with admir ing spectators, and everywhere the green flag of Ireland and the Stars and Stripes are floating. Early in the day special services were held in all the Catholic churches, and in some of them panegyrics on the patron saint of Ire land, were pronounced, in Brooklyn, Jersey City and other neighhboring cities ana towns tne aay has been ob served by religious exercises and public parades. Dispatches from prominent points in tne middle, eastern and south ern States, show that the day has had a very general observance. New Albany, Ind., March 17. The anniversary celebration of the various Irish societies of this city to-day, in honor or Ireland's patron saint, was a very creditable affair. At an early hour in the rorenoon Holy Trinity church was thronged with a large congregation including the St. Patrick's society and the St. Patrick's cadets. A solemn high mass was celebrated, .bishop Uestpolias, of Vincennes, officiating, assisted by Revs. Father Mongin and Doebenner and a number or other clergymen from abroad, jttev. u ather Turner, a uomln ician priest, pronounced a most eloquent panegyric upon tbe lire and services of St. Patrick, which attracted attention from its peculiar character, being out of the usual order. The benediction at the close of the fervice was pronounced by Bishop Destpolias. In the afternoon the St. Patrick's society and the cadets, to the number of two hundred and fifty, paraded the streets, accompanied by a splendid band or music, which ais coursed the Irish national airs. They were preceded by carriages containing the bishop and eleven clergymen. After the march the procession halted at the church to receive the benediction and was dismissed. Telegrams from Milwaukee. "WIscon sin; Cleveland, Ohio; St. Louis, Mis souri; Chicago, Illinois; and other points, say the day was generally cele brated. A XOIlIiE WORE. Organization of the Citizens' If lialona ry Association Snmta ol ClUcers nnil Uoard of JHanngers. Memphis has shown-Iierself not be hind any cotemporary city of the south in the inauguration and execution of works having for their end the amelio ration of the physical and spiritual con ditions of her people. Though the citi zens appear at times, in their daily walks, to be indifferent to thegrave mat ter of religion, and its development in their midst, there is a latent spirit which is always working, and productive of visual fruits at seasonable periods. Tbe bible society of Memphis that has just published its annual report, and the re sult or which nas met sucn nearty com mendation by the parent society in New York, is managed and sustained chiefly by the business men and women of the city. Her arms reach outward to the ribs of the land, and drop gifts more precious to tbe numan soul than tne aurean exhumations or the n-idorauoes, and millions will rejoice with great joy because or the supplies or sucn a society. Now we chronicle the organization of another auxiliary to tbe pulpit work, namely, the Citizens' missionary asso ciation of Memphis, that was formally brought into existence yesterday. Some thirty persons, representing the various professions, business and trades, had subscribed their names and money to a city missionary work, and at tne con vention of the subscribers, held yester day, a permanent organization was ef fected by the election or the following officers for tho year: U. W. Uoyer, president. M. L. Meacham, vice-president. J. J. Busby, treasurer. R. C. Daniel, secretary. Board of Managers C. W. Goyer, R. C. Daniel. M. L. Meacham, W. J . Tay lor, R. G. Craig, W. C. Folkes, J. J. uusby. The object or tne association is the propagation or the gospel or esus Ubrisr, the promotion of the cause of religion, and the conversion of all classes and conditions of society by the agency of undenominational ellorts, directed by laymen, and without regard to sectarian or national preferences. It i3 proposed to accomplish these results, by the bless ing of God, through the la . rs of mis sionaries sent out by tt. association among the poor and unlearned, includ ing paupers and persons connned in prisons and hospitals, and ouch other places as may be within the sphere of christian enort, ana thus seek to pro mote the glory of God and the happl ness ol those coming under the influence or tne association. This, then, is the platform upon which the Citizens' missionary association "be gins lire, non-denominational, non-sectarian, and not confined to any partic ular class or nationality." Truly, there is a realization of scriptural prophecy when we see the gospel of Christ preach ed to "the poor," and when the laymen lay their hand to the plow and plant tne immortal seed into tbe sous or poor men's souls. The Appeal will say "God speed" to this non-professional work of evangel ization. LIVINGSTON COMPANY, BOB ESriC AND FOBEIGK BASKEKS, 10 PINE STREET, -NJSW YORK, finnnprvntivelv organized fnr rinlntr corporations, merchants and Individuals. Collections made and promptly remitted. Oarrupcnaenee tollciUd. Eichanee on princi pal clues of Europe. i.tviiMU5iV, NEWBERN & CO., London, Go TO Led din's Business College. CARPETS AND FDRNITUBE At specially low prices, to secure quick sales. Several parlor suits slight ly damaged, at great reduction of regu lar rates. AMES, BEATTIE A CO., 396 Main street. I J Plants Cabbage,Tomato,Egg,Craig's i Stewart, Hayley & Co. have a j large lot of choice spareribs, which they are onering to tne traue at prices wich must cause a rapid sale. Call and see them. If you want to be well dressed, wear a Warwick collar and have your boots blacked. NOTICE. Parties wishing lumber, laths, shin gles, doors, sash and blinds, cedar posts and fencing-lumber of every kind and dimension, will find it to their intest to call en us. We will not be under bold. R. L COCHRAN Sc CO., Foot of Washington street, and No. 4 How ard's row. THEA-SECTAR TE4. This is a pure black tea, with a green tea flavor, calculated to suit all tastes, and not expensive. For sale by LYTLE & SHIELDS. CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Peaches, tomatoes, strawberries, pears, asparagas, green-gages, string-beans, Li ma beans, pine apples, corn, French peas, apricots, etc., all standard goods of the most celebrated brands. LYTLE & SHIELDS. CONSTABLE'S SALE. Notice to country merchants: A large lot of hardware, cutlery, and goods In that line to be sold on March 19th, at 231 Main street. t. s. mallory. Neuril. The instantaneous cure for nturateia. Geo. W. Jones Co., keep lty quets and decorations. Craig's, 379 Mair Gentlemen's wear cleaned at the Memphis Steam Dyeing establishment, bi Madison street, by chemical process, and spots guaranteed not to return. John Walsh, Undertaker, 344 Sec ond street, opposite postoffice. The cheapest and best Steam Dyeing anu uleanlno house in ine city is at Z4 se cond street. HANSON 5t WALKER. Attend Robertson's Busing's College, ADDITIONAL BIYEB REPORTS Pittsburq, March 17. River 13 feet 3 inches and falling. Weather clear and cold, with a slight snow this evening. Cincinnati, March 17. Weather clear and cold. River 40 feet 9 inches. and rising. Arrived: Minneola, Mem phis; Alexander Mwirt, Tennessee river, Departed: Cherokee, New Orleans; Anayuaum, Memphis; u. o. Turner, Shawneetown; Bermuda, Evansville; Shannon, uincmnati. St. Louis, March 17. Weather clear and cold. After falling four inches last night the river came to a stand to-day, Arrived: Fannie Lewis, Memphis: 8te, Genevieve, Vicksburg. Departed: City or uuincy, new uneans; sc. ljUke, Missouri river; Grand Tower, Mem phis. Louisville, March 17. "Weather cold, with a slight snow this morning, River rising with 16 feet 10 inches in the canal and 14 feet iO inches in the In dian chute. Arrived: Laura Davis and tow, Nashville. Departed: Laura Davis ana tow, jromeroy. Ex-Governor Joseph Brooks, of Ar kansas, has been nominated by the President for postmaster at Little Kock. Also, Jas. Torren, United States mar shal for the eastern district of Arkansas: U. S. Prather, receiver of public moneys at Harrison, ArKansas; Aiireu A. Turts, receiver of public moneys at Camden. Arkansas; J. N. Doubleday, register of tne land omce at Harrison, Arkansas; Geo. M. Denison, register of the land omce at .Little Kock. STSAESBOATS. Steam Towboat Robert Semple, Now in the Arkansas river; is In good rnn- uiiiKuruer. ror particulars apply 10 BOHLEN, HUrfE & CO., Memphis, Tenn, FOR LOUISVILLE & CINCINNATI. Cincinnati and Memphis Packet Co. ForCalro, Louisville and Cincinnati. The ele gant steamer ARLINGTON, Dan Moore, ma'ter, A. J. McConnell, olerk, will leave as above SATURDAY. March 20th. at S n.m.. giving through tickets to Baltimore and Wash ington ai 3zu; .rniiaaeipnia ksj, isew xork.szs. R. W. LIOHTBURNE, Snp't. 15 Madison St. FOR WHITE RIVER. For Jacksonport and all Way L ndlngs. sir.iiuiiuitn.r. M. R. Harry mast i E. C.Postal el'k J Leaves promptly every SATURDAY, at 5 p.m. R. W. L1QHTBURNE, f A8ents Goods received on Glenn's Wharf boat at all times during the week. mhlS KOR OA1RO AND ST. LOUIfc Kempblsand St. Lonls Pncttet Compnny U. S. Hall Line. For Hickman, XiiumbQ8, Cairo and St. Lonls. Steamer CITY OF CHESTER, . rrgt Zelgler mnstorig-l 'lill ur Leaves THURSDAY, March 18th, at 5 p.m. AD. STORM, Snp't Mississippi River Elevator Company KOR VICKciBURtd. Kcniplils and St. LonlaPucttot C'oinpuuj V. S. mail Llue. For Helena, Chicot, Ureenvllle, Vlcksbnrg, and Way Landings. Steamer JULIA, . cU " it Blake -m aster JatSSmml Leaves FRIDAY, March 19th, at iu a.m. AD. STORM, 8np't Mississippi River Elevator Company. FOR WHITE AND BLACK RIVERS. For Jaczsonport, Powhattan and Pocahontas The elegant passenger steamer City of Augusta, j&gffifc Jos. Elliott. .. ..master Will leave THURSDAY, March 18, at 5 pjn. R, P. GLENN. I Atronts roarl- R. W. LIQHTBURNE. f ABenta- FOR ARKANSAS RIVER. Araansaa Klvnr taket. FOR LITTLE ROCK AND WAY LANDINGS. Xiegal Tender, jggiE Wm. Elliott ..master I Dan. Sulllvanclerk Leaves FRIDAY. March 19th, at 5 p.m. Apply to R. W. LIGHTBURNE, Ag't, mh!8 No. 15 Madison street. Besalar Memphis aud I'lne lilutr V. H .Hall Line. For Red Fork, Auburn, New Gascony, and all points through to Pine Bluff, connecting VV 11.11 llgUk uuaw uuuuu w jl- Ul b ClllfcH. Jno. Woodburn.............master. Leaves EVERY TUlJDAY, at 5 pan. FORT GIBSON, Ed. Nowland ...... ..master, Leaves EVERY SATURDAY, at o p.m. n or ireigm or passage, apply 10 JNO. N. HARBIN, Supt., 15 Madison street. R. P. GLENN, Agent, 1 an 15 Wharfboat. foot Court street. FOR COTTONWOOD POINT, MO. For Osceola, Halles and Cottonwood Points. Keguiartsemi-weejuy u.o. Jiau racket, blr. GEO. W. CHEEK, cfTJk N. S. Green master JsflsStBiZ Leaves every MONDAY and FRIDAY at5p.m. rut lioiKut ui LtwcKo opu uu uuaiu ui LU GEO. W. CHEEK. Supt, 268 Front street, R. W. LIGHTBURNE, Agent, 15 Madison st. FOR HALLES POINT. Regular Randolph, Fnlton, Osceola and aaiea roimoemi- weekly packet. Mary Anient, jsZt O. K. Jopllnmaster Joe. W. Rhodes ciwk Leaves Memphis MONDAYS and FRIDAYS at 5 pan. For ireignt or para age apply on board, CHEEK LINE. Mempnis and Vlcksourg Packet Company- ui ueicuui f iiara .rum t ana mo iienud u B. Mall to Napoleon. Illinois, mars: ri-uneec mu.hr Leaves MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, 5 pan, A. J. WMte, rC Georae M alone mtutpr. Leaves f OESDAYB and SATURDAYS. 5 nan. ur ireiEUb or uuafeago auuiy ua ooaru, or to OTCO w". flH RKK . Snn't, 2hH Front Ktrfwt- FOR HELENA & FRIAR'S POINT For Helena, Friars Point and the Bends. TRI. WEEKLY PACKET. The elegant and fleet side-wheel passenger biouuer Lee master Lee cleric Will leave as above every Monday, Wednes dav and Frldav thmuirhnnt tha Tear. fc. For freight or passage apply on board. J. H. BUBKETT, Dealer in Pure Lafee Ice. suburbs. Orders left as VAN BROCK 'S, 290 Second street, promptly attended K, mhlO TTTlMTmTfntl Garnets, Rugs, Mats, LACE CURTAINS, SHADES, OIL CLOTHS, AT BOTTOM PUIGES. o BRYSON M. L. MEACHAM. J. B. POSTON. COTTON FACTORS ' WHOLESALE GROCERS, SALT km NAIL AGENlS, No. 9 UNION STREET, Memphis, Tom. 0- Mr. W. T. BOWDRE HAS CHARGE OF THE COTTON DEPARTMENT. J. I- HANDLE, I J. W. HEATH, I A. N. MVEltMOitr, Formerly of Handle t Formerly of Handle A Heath, Formerly Uen'l Snpt. II s Heath. and J. W. Heath & Co. I R. It., al-o H.4LI! U v CHICKASAW IISONWOEES RAMDLE, HEATH & LIVERWORE, (SnccesHora to J. W. Heatli fc Co.) JE Jet. O E 3F2. X 23 T O S , o MANUFACTURERS Oc" COTTON PRESSE-, HORSE POWERS, CtIN UEAR1SO, IRON Bnlldlngj and Fronts, Air and Cellar Grating, all kinds Iron and Brass Castings. Cook. &. Heath's Improved Jail Cells, Doors nud Windows. RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT WORK A 8PEUIALTY. Allklnd3 0f Machinery Furnished and Repaired. Orders solicited and promptly eic-n:;J Cash paid for old Iron. Brass nnd Copper E. E. CZ.A3KZ, formerly Clarke, Ely & Co. L. H. Cox, formerly Busby, Johnson & Co. tf" i uSir if. i ft OTTOS? FAOTOHiS COMMISSION MS3E3.023C'S?C S7 l&Viit Street, - Memphis, Teassi A. C. TREAD WELL. A. B. TREAD WELL. B. D. TBEADWELL. 1! Who esaie Croc STOaZWAU BLOCK, No, 11 Wnion street. Mempiais, Tesisa. WHOLESALE S38 Front Street. Corner of Union. H AS NOW IN STORE THE FOLLOWING UOODS, WHICH HE OFFERS LOW TO mo irauQ; 250 bhls. White Refined Sugars. 25 hhds. new Louisiana Sugars. ISO bbls. and half-bbls. Molasses. 250 bags Rio and Java Coffees. 200 boxes Cheese (Factory and Eng. Dairy). 600 bbls. Flour various grades. 50 bbls Beans and Peas. 60 bbls. Hominy and Grits. 250 pkgs. Minced Meat. 50 bbls. new Rice. 1,000 pkgs. Mackerel and White Fish. A full line of Tobaccos, Cigars, Wines and menuonea. SPECIALTY IN SUGAR, oInty; 300 FRONT STREET HE.IIS'aiS, TESJf. 3o:es.:el packer Nos. Month of Union 361 Front and 22 B J. SEMMES& WHOLESALE. LIQUORi . 297 JE-IjXT 500 BARRELS FLOUR. 50 HALF BARRELS FLOUR. 100 BARRELS HOMINY. 1,000 BUCKETS FAIRBANKS LARD. 25 ELF. BBLS. 50 Case 3, 6 & IO lb. Tin Palls Falrbanlxa Lard. 30 TIERCES BAHS. qillE HOUNTAI.V nou.ir, Wcrnrn X Tlllr, iterki Co a my. Pa. Above the dew point, S miles from Reading, 62 from Philadelphia, 136 from Aew York. 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