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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-19

But little business could be done on Cna"5
yesterday for want Of materials. There was Q
good attendance and a great anxiety 70 ~
business, hui not a sample Of wheat was on u,
table. The blockade that has been esiaohSN'1
north Of the city is already sending produce up
On Friday Of last week the books show 'ha'
sales Of Eagle Mills -four were made al
1878; a lot Of 100 barrels Of tine same brand
was sold yesterday at $40. An order for q second
100 barrels at the same pricc was reported.
It wac stated by parties, just from Columbus
that in consequence Of the farmers in that neIgh-
borhood not being allowed to sell then wheat,
where they can purchase their winters supplies
they are not sacking it or Offering it for sale
Much conversation took place respecting the
late prohibition aud its probable effects which
twas believed would cause ~ealamiJies. Stress
was laid on the fact that when oats, hay, corn,
and other articles were prohibited from being
brought to this city from above, the prohibi-
ton was quietly acquiesed in; but the article
wheat stands in a relation SO important, and
the effects Of the artificial scarcity induced
were regarded as likely In prove so serious
that II was thought necessary TO take direct ae-
ton upon the subject, and it was thought prep
er tia. a public meeting should be held Of mer-
chants, business m,n, AID others who -eet IN
interest in the matter. Inc meeting wlH be
held at 10 o'clock this morning. We laid two
q three days ago, before the public, the notions
lie people on Change entertain on This sub
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In making up yesterday, my a~eknonledg
mem Of contributions received, l overlooked my
memorandum Of the following, which l with
pleasure and in justice to the donors, make now
Deposited with T. Lane & Co, by Mrs. Ber-
uard Franklin, Of Moscow, Tennessee: 4 pairs
pants, : pairs drswers. ; pairs wool socks, and
6 blankets.
Sent 70 my nom by a lady Of the Gayoso
house, ] pairs socks; by a lady Of Natehezr
Mississippi, ~(unLnown) small bundle, con
tents unknown, for Gen. Thompson; by some
person and from a place unknown, a sealed
bundle for the special use Of Gen. Thompson
forwarded by Mr.. Henderson.
] also omitted TO tender my compliments to
the ladies Of -. Agnes Academy, FOR a magnih-
cent flag with the coat of arms of Missouri
richly embroidered upon a field three feet square.
The embroidery being worked through and
through, so s. 70 present the same appearance
on both sides. twill be duly honored and ap,
preciated by Nissourians. Ny acknoyledg-
ments are also due (though long deferred) to
Mrs. Capt. Decker, for the making Of several
banners and sushes.
IN stating yesterday, the contribution from
Zion Church, MauTy county, an error occurred
by which st appears there was an item Of lIt
blankets, when ID should have been hox No. /
blsnke;s I6. MI moore,
Divis. o.. Mas. l.r Diyis. N. sc.
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THE steamer h. MOON. Deariuc. ~
1 master, vii lease Ter " hitr a5t Irfi- 49,
Red ive-. THIS DAY 1th, 81 . b. -
oclaIts
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OCOEE MONEY!

I'VE wish 20 buy two fhousand dollars 5000 0
" OCOEE MONEY, Immediately.
BOILING. RIGGS & CO,
IuiSn street,
Fr7TTr DUu-Efra AupegI N14ra
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TIE FUNERAL or Dr. SHASKs-Nhen The
citizens generally learned from the newspapers
yesterday ihst d. Lewis Shanks had been called
away from life by a most calamitous occurrence,
expressions of regret were universal In every
part Of he city were those vho had proEted by
bis kindness, or enjoyed hi~ friendship. At the
b5ur announced Tor the funeral services, Calvary
Church was crowded; every scat was occupied.
The colin was placed on a bic IN front of the
altar. The service Ior the dead, 80 touching and
eonsolaGory in the ritual Of the Episcopal church,
and The solemn notes Of the organ harmonizing
with the soft music Of the voices, produced a
profound effect upon the assembly. DT. White.
the respected pastor Of the church, delivered a
powerful wish eloquonee. glowing with
oarDestness, and touching deep the foantain Of
Tears in its gushing pathos. There was no mer-
e%ricious sentimentalitv, no labored efforts 70 be
affecting; but there was that natUralness and
F.gor that IS the outpouring Of a heart reyealing
its own grief. Or. White regarded the deceased
a. his nearest friend, and it was from the abyss
Of bis 0wn sorTow that he drew the power which
beguled his whole audience Of their tears.
Stern men, unaeeustOmed to the display OF feel
lag. melted under the anguish Of soul which the
speakers words and tones betrayed. It was an
occasion none viii forget who were present. At
The conclusion Of the services, hen the last note
Of the organ had ceased to echo from tie roof
when the WHISPERED blessing Of the minister had
boen pronounced, the congregation fled slowly
down the a%isles, to gaze, for the last time, rever
eutly on the face Of the dead. This tribute o
affection paid, the coffin was moved 10 the hearse
the long procession Of carriages took up its sol
cmn march. and in Elmwcod cemetery, amid tn
most affecting demonstrations, the body Of Dr.
lewis Shanks was laid 70 awsit the resurrection
81 lasiust. What We saw on this occasion cen
Finced uE tha; The people Of Memphis. wbatevt
t-alts they msy possess, have certainly the vi
tue Of knowing how 10 appreciate a good mai
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MEETING OF MERcIHNrS-We are request
ell 70 state that at 10 O'Clock this morning a
meeting Of merchants and business men viii be
held st the Merchants Exchsnge, north Court
street, to take into consideration the recent pro
hibition, by the military authorities ar Celum-
bus, OF the transportation OF wheat 70 Memphis
from ports shove.
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Louisville Market.

LOUISVILLE, October 70, T.. NJ, 1-6l.
FLOUR And GRAIN-S3lcS were made to-day
Of $40 barrels -four for the eastern market ut
S42Ed5.GO, superine at $500. Wheat is not
arriving so freely, only about 406 sacks having
been received today. Il is expected in a few
days farmers viii have done seeding, and the
receipts viii then run up. IN consequence of
tie light receipts prices are firm &C 7oa Sjc.
GEOCERIEs-Sales Of - bags coffee At 1910.
4 lot Of graduated sugar At 1850. Molasses,
New Orleans sugar, rice, etc, al Yesterdays
quotations.
R~ATTNG-Sales of 800 bales al liz.
CHEESE AND NEATS-We notice sales Of 40
boxes w K. cheese ar Ga SIC. and 4G0 shoulders
at 5406c.
NHISkH-Quiet at l5c.
FEATHERS-We quote at 2-c.
TOBACCo-Salcs : barrels as follows 3 al
S5.60a595, I at sos, . al s. .2jar 20. aud 1
az SlI0n.
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CRIMINAL COURT-This court yesterday fin
lshed the misdsmssnoE docket, comprising 53l
caseF. excepting a few SET FOR eertsin days Of the
Iern,. and 50 transactinga very large amount Of
business. The following cases are SCI for
to-day: State IS. Duncan, State Is. Smith, State
IS. Bloomingdsle. The misdemeanor docket
being through with, excepting the set cases, the
csu1 announced hat the following docket would
10 taken mp in Che morning, and the Jail cases
On hail, in their order, excepting such a. may be-
ses for particular days ". J. Clemens, for as
sault and battery was fined one hundred dollars
and thirty days Imprisonment. lie took an
appeal. In the ease Of Mrs. Ray, charged wisI
asling q watch, tue property Of Major Dunbar
Of Corinlh, Miss, 10 ,ue bill was foand. Tue
bills OF Indictment NsTe found against L. S@e2.
and Z Williams, charged with assault and bat
iery, and against Mary Haynes, charged pih
isrceus.
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CINCINNATI Market.

N~INIINNNII- VVI0U'I y. T"VI-
There !, "a good demand for flour, which is Sc
higher as regards super. but the higher grades
are unchanged; sales 1900 barrels, closing al
$i.lGdIi5 for super. Wheat firm and in good
demaud st S5G9Oc for choice red ami white.
Coun.in active demand. and prices advancing;
/ sales 300 bushels at 3n0r2lc. Das E.-n Ii
2 a2-c. Whisky lac, and iu good demand.
No change in provisions, and nothing done OF
/ consequence; small sales of bacon at q a55c
aud 6sc. Groceries unchanged and d-m. Ey-
| chance J preminm.
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E~xPLOsRE-It has been resolved 10 blow up.
the wreck Of the old wharf boat at the foot Of
Gnion street with gunpOwder, Gthe state Of the
water viii permit We fear this nuisance viii
remain a pest for another year, ior the river yes
vices there were rises in the Mississippi at 1t.
Louis, also in the Missouri and in the Ohio.
Conld not some Of the inventors that are trying
ther skill IN the way Of submarine batteries
make an experiment on the wreck They could
thus prove the utility Of their invention Al q
profit 20 themselves.
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New Norr Market.

n YORK, October -, l~tl.
Cotton continues firm sales 900 bales nj
2l4 22e Tor m~iddling uplands. Flour a shade
tirlurr sales 1890 barrels al S5.2Ja5.3, Tor
super State, %545G5-55 for extra State. WINS
ky frmer; sales 600 barrlCS al 200 20Ic. Wheat
a trife better; sales 10000 bushels Chicago
spring at Sl.I6G IISlc, p 1000 bushels white:
rcd western at %12SGI. 3I, 5000 bushels white
western at $3.50 lao, 1880 bushels white
Kentucky at SI.3Sa I.46
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gMr. Winter, member Of the IIth Arkansas
regiment, respectfully tenders his thanks 70 the
Southern Hebrew Relief Association, for the
kind treatment bestowed on him during his ne
cent illness at the house OF Mr.. T. Levy. The
kindness of Dir. Levy and family Is especially
remembered by Mr.. Winter.
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WILLIAMS CORnIAI-

"a may be seen, we insert this week the sdgsrt1s
Dsnt Of MeLlsRn's Cordial, etc.
Itiavery well known we are not particularly favor.
able to patent medicines. ami, Is a general tbi1o sscbsyy
the whole Of them with bat little ceremony. aud with
these sentiments We declined inserting this sfvsrtiss.
meat anti! We knew what we're the INGREDIENTS of the
medicine and ho" compounded. Tdisns have learned
ami believing. as we do. that tie ingredients are good
and The compound juticiou,ly made. We recommend FL
~ a MIXTURE worthy Of puhiig confidence.
The above is from The 81. Louis Christian Alvoc ata
editea by the renowned Ray. DR.. McAnsrv. which
speaks volumes ia favor Of McLsaa's Cordial We av
tosu, try IT, See The advertisement in smother column
frb6 dsw
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RrooRDER's CoURT-BUsiness Al this court
continues Is duH as ever. A few UnimpoT.ant
cases wen disposed of yesterday entirely void
Of pusle interest. This speaks well ioT The
morality 0. Memphis.
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CONrECTIoNERT-In the face Of the din
culies that have caused the suspension Of many
enterprises, with 4 perseverance that does him
credit, NJ. Rocco has completed d handsome
building at the corner OF Second snd Madison
streets, and decorated the interior with graceful
taste, and fitted it M as a f~rst-elass CONNECTION
cry. lie has on hand e large and well selected
s'ocL OF candies, fruits, preserves, jeiles, oysters,
wines. cigars, s~ardiees. r~sisins, NUS. and all
other articles IN that Hne. The public Wll ind
his establishment worthy Of then liberal pa
uonage.
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THG COsfHERcIAL-Dr. Scott and Ar Jones,
the hosts Of the Commercial. are making their
botdl = pleasant sbode for the Traveller. They
set an excellent table. Their bin Of fare val
bear q comparison with any similar document,
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PERsoSAL-Capt J. Il Hsmmersley, late Of
&. Louis, No, and 50 well known at the South
SIS q cavalry instructor, etc, has. we are in
formed, been appointed adjutsnt 20 Col Wirt
Adams regiment OF cavalry, now on IFS way 70
Ravlinp Green. XIV,
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LOCAL MATTERS.
SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 70.
70 .FDrRRrFSERN.

AL advertisements aud cards for insertion in the morn
Ing APPEsI- should, If possible, be banded 20 the chief
clerk 20 the counting room before six O'Clock p NJ. the
evening previous TO their appearance Anrr that hour
they win necciye attention only il handed 70 the foreman
OF le composing room; on the second ia'r.
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Now Orleans Ma,.I,et.

.BI TELEGRAPH 70 TIE MERCHANTS ~ESCHAS6Ei
NEW ORLEANS, October Is, 1851.
FLoyR-A good dmond existed yesterday,
with considerable sales at g basis ot S2a1?5
for supcfiny. Hold"rs firm.
BEAS-The market is active and prices more
in favor Of sellers. W. uow quote ~ S2.15F
100 IbS, and firm.
CoRS-No change in the market for this mr.
dcle, for which there Is a good demand, with
light stocks, at 95c p bushel for white.
OATS-We AGAIN quote 85c p brzhrl in lots,
with light stocks.
Hor-SSsE>-Narlet firm at 2Ia221 tor good,
in barrels.
SUGAR-Thore is ne change in the market
sinea nnr last rnnnrt-
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rR~ See F. H. CLARK 4 Cos column.
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- Thanks to 5. A Wells, news agent, for 8
eony Of the New ORLEANS Piagaae in advance
a he mail and express. His agents otter the
New Orleans papers on orr streets daiy. early
On ths morning after they are printed
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The Hest External in the World los.
Man or Beast

Ihousuads of human beings have been saved a lie Of
dccTvpitudc end misery by the ue Of his iuvai-r-hla
LniutynL T. via relieve pan a'most usfnntsgrnush
aud 80 Nlt~ clrDuse, purify and beat The fonlest sor, IN
IA i~aCrcdtole short time McLeuus Noicanie Oh Iini.
urui Wll relieve Tue most iEVrtgratc eases af Rhauua-
tsU, Goat or Neuraga. For Pagllzis. Coutrarird
Muscles 81 hncss or Weakness in he Joints. Muscies
or LigIments Be- viii never faiL Two aupteaiona will
cure Suiu Throat, ieadachc or Earschr. For Burns or
ScLds, or any pains, IL Is an iuialible remedy. Try g..
and sou VIII and it on Indispensable remedy. Keep Is
always on hand.
Planters, Farmers, or any one hsYiur thsrre Of harses
viii save money by using MeLcaus Nolcauic on Linn
meu5. IL is = speedy and iusailbis cure for Gals.
Sprins Chafrs. Swelling. Lameutss, Sweeney Sores.
nBd you vil hs.conviuced
DR. j. H. MCLEAN. Sole Proprietor.
~. Louis. MissouH
For sels 20 Memphis by S. MANSFIELD q Co.
ni-e hy g. ". JONES 4 co. snd VAR & MCCIEI
LAND.
Af-0. by POTTER MERNfE. rs Jedsrscu street.
uasrtbe Pa-' Office Ernerl t-a'-rs 90 gi popular family
maffcinas. iandsufs
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River Nev-- aud ~reambOa, Bu.iur...

The river commenced rising yesterday and
rose q inchas. The weather was gloomy with
an almost continued drizzlc...,A number Of ar
rivals made ,he lsndirg busy. The Victoria,
from YicksbUrg, had ~ sacks Of cotton seed
and a quantity Of butter, haY and whisky.
The Carl, from St Francis river had 1853 sacks
cotton seed -. The Lizzie Simmons. from New
Orleans, had s36 boxes soap, 3 hhds aud l:A
bbls sugar, l. packages TEA, 9l5 bids lead, 1855
sacks salt. 800 hides, al3 packages dry goods,
50 bbls molassss, ac. Sberoturns to-day. The
Thiuv-FIHh Parallel, from New Orleans, had
IL sacks cotton seed, u hogs, p barrels molas-
Sas, 1876 sacks salt....The Sam Hale, from
White river, had les soldiers and = quantity of
corn. She reports being run into and her wheelin IN
iuTed BY the New Moon. near Norfolk-the New
Moon had a wood boat intow-she returns today.
The New Moon. nom White river, had 6ls hales
hay, . sacks potatoes, etc. The New Moon
returns FOR White river this evening. She is a
neat and commodious boat, and her commander,
Capt. Deeriug, is one Of the kindest and most
attentive men 20 his passengers he traveller can
fud-..-The Kentucky, from Columbus. had
f2H sacks bran, 2Sl sacks corn, ~ boxes ap-
pies, l5O sacks potatoes, So hogs, e;c. She re-
turns at 10 o'clock this morning We learn
that the Cotton Plant, having received no or
ders to the contrary, was bringing down $50
sacks ot wheat; on reaching Fort Pillow she
was tuThedEback &. leave the wheat where She
got it from.--T The Gen. Quitmah left for New
Orleans with a moderate trip. The Louis
Dor left light for New 0rleans....Th Louis
vile Democrat, OF Sunday. says the Ohio was
rising rapidly with eight feet water in the canal
st Piuyburg the day before II was falling with
nine feet in the channel. The Mary Keene
| and Little Rock were 10 leave New Orleans fol
this eityto-day. and he Louisville last Thurs.
day
| BOATS LEAVING.
Ton CoLCTHUs The fine packet Neutueky, Lod
/ wick master, leaves as shove this moruiug az 10 O'Clock
J. q NcNauHs. ac-ut.
FOB NIossgUEt The mal pssLcf Victoria. Row
lsud, masFr. ufi .esVe -- above fhs evening ar fy
0c,gUk } T.. NcN-aus and Jery j. Banks, agents.
Tor MN oRIrk>s-The steamer LIZZIE simmons
Richardson, master leaves - above Ihs evening ut
O'Clock. bourne & Co. AID Williams a Go agsurs.
For TETIE RlyTR-Tbe passenger packet SuI
Hale. BfEcoe master, VIII leave as Shove this svenin
a. O'Clock. J. ~ HsuEaiai- assur.
FOR WHrE RIvER-Ths steamer New Yoau. Dee
irg. master, leaves a. shove ihis evening 20 ac'o
Elliott a Ylnsou, SCENTS.
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A &
OIL!
CE~GRK, GREE ORT s. GO.
Sole PrOpPlefOrs


lures Headache, Earsehe, ToOthache, in three min
utes; Rheumatism, Coughs, Neuralgia, Colds. Ery.
slpelas- bronchitis, Dyspepsia Colo, Cramps. Iudsmed
Eyes, ChrouIc Sore Eyes. Sore Throat, Cuts, Buns.
Bruises. Sprsiusi Chopped Hands, Plies, Uleers, Diar-
rhea, tuniOns, COrns, Frosted Feet. Deafness. Did
SoTes- Sore Breast, Sore Nipples, Scald Head. Ring
worm. letter. Snake BJe-. spider Bttes. Dog Bites.
Bat BNes. The world Is challenged Tor IFS equal Tor
Scalds ana Burns lt cures Scratches on horses, Sore
Eyes on horses, Spraius, SvIuney. Poll Evil, Fisfuls.
saddle and harness gals. fresh wounds or s~welliug.. and
il the best known remedy 10 apply TO fender-lOolcd
horses from foHnder-iske mp the feet and battle well
about the frog Of the foot. Cures 81 e1taneous diseases
on man or beast.
No one medicine cau cure ia al Eases, BIZ. v csa
slcw rore real proof Of the virtue OF AGI usial OIL iu
it, healing properties, from responsible men. who sra
medicine.
We do not assert e cure for every mais5y to which
the human family are subject, but what we proclaim
We can su0stantiate by living witnesses. Tie AnbTu.
slsl Oi . a Nashville preparation. and sold throughout
the South and Southwest 10y ql good druggists aud
general dealers. The SOuih lnny be flst!yprord thzt
Dr. CLARK, a native Tenuesseeau, after much labor and
research has produced q really worthy medicine which
Il bound 20 drive out much Of the worthless imported
trash with which the country is flooded.
Please call 1T our office, where we VIII take pleasure
in showing letters aod testimonial too numerous to set
forth in the form of an advertisement, some OF Nhieh
come from physicians ia high standing. who are using
% in their practice, a. thew state. with marvellous c.
iects. We challenge the world to produce q remedy 50
speedy and efectuai in it, healing properties.
"a Read the evidence OF the virtue Of clark & Full
I iers Ambr0sial Oil, evidence so a1thentic. and from
persons whose word aud standing are reproachabie.
CLARK, GREGORY 4 CO. Projectors.
For ssie, Wholesale and retail. by
POTTER & MERWIN.
c. Jefferson street. naar Post OHics,
And by Mansfield i 60 Pinmmer s Glbeu. ward s.
: McCleiland and G. W. Jones a Go. de2JdawLyis
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P4RDOSED-Geo. +. Dunham, formerly 2
membey OF our police, who was sentenced to ten
years IN the p<nitentisryfcr killing, by stsbbins,
Z man nsnAd HaEigan, has been pan1ahed ~
Gov Harris
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Dr. .McLCau's TIsirersaI Pitts
FOR LIVER COMPLAINT.
Rninusnens. Headache H.

There has never bceu q rarhartic medicine offered 90
the public that has given such entire sa,isfl.tion NJ
NpLsuus Universal l1is.
Being entirpiy vegetable, they ere perfectly iupoceu-
and cam be ikeu by the Wosr tender infant. vet nr,u1,-
and powerful u removing all billions secretion. acid 81
impure fUId MISTER from the stomach. In fact. tf-.
aur Tue only Etu- that should hr used en- ua'4rror. AZ.
Tigt+
ach or bOyve s., though very active ana ssnrch-r- in -ba.-
operation, promoting heuthv secIctions o. De fvrr sut
kndney$ who WA suher fem bihou>nes>. Headache.
aud FodI Stomseh. when So eheap remedy can b. Ii.
taiued kcop rirm constantly -u hand as5n-fs 49,.
taken iu season. mav prevent hours. dats sul mauths a-
sickness. Ask for Dr. }. H.. McLcuns Triv,r.ai pn.
lake no other. Being CoauuL they are t-a-tclc>s. Prts
Getty - reHts per box, Hud eau D. cent On mail 90 ann
part oi the United States.
III. MCLEAN. Sole Proprirtor
Corner Third sud Piat Streets. s. I,9is H.,
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INPRoyEMENT-Under the care Of Station
House Keeper DIN, hunks have been put mp and
several other Improvements made at the station
hou-P.
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ENTERTAINMENT TO-SIGHT.-The concert
for the benefit OF "our own boys" now lying
sick al Columbus Sas, by request. postponed
until this evening. when al whe aitend the
iheater win be treated With a beautiful concert:
and a number OF attractive tableaux. Mr.
Farmer. who has Just arrived from the army,
will give one OF his delicious flute solos. 4
fine national song and chorus, written by Signal
60. ihe Memphis poet, expressly for the occs-
sion, VIII be sung. Let "our boys - have a
good beneGi. The ladies' III themselyes expend
the money IN such comforts and necessaries as
shose who are SICK among them may require,
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= rKon rINE B,.srF.

PiNE BLtFr, Ark, Or;obor -, 1901.
EprroRs APPEAL: The river at this point is
extremely low, and navigation almost entirely
suspended. The town Of Pine Bluff heNtreme-
" dull, nearly all he male inhabitants having
gone to the war. Provisions are very high es-
pecially bacon, but pigeons are extremely plenty
immense Aocks of them passing here all the
time. 1t seems as ii King Abraham has not
been able TO blockade the featbeged .ribc, unless
T. may be the geese, SO many Of which are SIN
in the North, and likely to remain there tins
winter. Those pigeons make a very good dish
these hard times. They are quoted in the Pine
Bluff price current at about five cents each
Quite an active trade is doing IN the article AZ
the present moment. Captains Bcu, smith,
McKissock, and others, left here, yesterday. over
land for Memphis. with abundance Of clothing
and other supplies for the 9th Arkansas regiment,
now stationed at Memphis or Union City. There
seems to be ltle doing here except in army mat
tiers. the enthusiasm for hich hss not yet died
away. Eu route for this place, from Napoleon
up, I passed some splendid cotton fields, booking
first rate. The region Of country between here
and Napoleon cannot be beaten tor cotton.
Among the plantations | passed was that be
longing to the estate of The late Dr. Jordan,
considered much the finest and most extensive
in the State. Ii was m~elJncuolv 10 think chat
the talented and cAergatic proprietor should
have been taken from among us SO suddenly
lie was he architect Of his own fortune, com
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The WEATHER-Cloud, gloom, drizzle and
mud made up yesterday 8 weather mixture that
did honor n the weather clerks powers Of
making morality miserable.