, 1862-06-17
Chr Trihu1&.
FROM MEMPHIS,

CosfrETIT1oN FOR TIE MEMPHIS TRADE-
In few days s brisk competition will spring
up for the Memphis trade between St. Louis,
Cincinnati and Louisville. a lire Of packets
cities, bringing to our wharf -four, salt, bacon,
coffee, cheese, and many other articles Mem.
phls has received her share of abuse from the
people OF those cities, Vho ore now SO eager
to obtain her trade. a lively competition
VIII exist between st. Louis and Cincinnati.
The st. Louis packet line will be running
daily, while the Cincinnati line will make
trips Tcekly.
One serious drawback to the traders will be
the currency that will be offered them for
their traffic. Unless they come with the de-
not find much sale for their merchandise. The
dirty fipgs made ut Memphis by the entire
Northwest during the last eighteen months,
ana the abuse hcaped upon her by the press,
would seem to indicate that We were the last
people On the face .of the earth that they
are now perfectly willing to allow their feel
fngs Of animozity 10 be swallowed up in grasp
ing for the almighty dollar. In a day or two,
at tartherest, We learn, their trading boats will
actually swarm at our wharf.
RE:oPES1SG TIE MOBILE AND ONO RAIL-
RoAD.-Information has reached us that q
large Federal working force is engaged in re.
Eaifing the Mobile and Ohio raiiroad between
Columbus, Ky, and Humboldt, preparatory
to running daily trains from the former point
to this city via the Memphis and Ohio, which
is also to be put in running order Such we
learn to be the Intention Of the Federal au-
thorities.
- The Federal army is increasing, aud
will soon reach large and commanding
1orcc-so we hear stated. We suppose the
fact to be what We have indicated, Rumor
says the confederate cavalry hangs srouud the
Ekirts Of our city, and that daily We are visited
By its members in citizens Clothes we do
not credit This rumor.
(From the Avalanche, 13th.1
MORE MILITARY CoMISG.-We learn that
McC1eTnand's division, now in command Of
Ger. Davies, vas at Bolivar, Tennessee. few
days since, and approaching towards Memphis
slowly. They have been expected here du-
ring the last two days, and we should not be
! surprised to sec them here at any time It is
| understood that 4 large force is also engaged
in repairing the Memphis & Charleston rail.
! road, end telegrarhic Communication will be
! speedily established.
Lotr:-We learn that Gen. Wallacc's divis.
| ION, S,G00 strong, reached the suburbs of the
city last night, and will march into the city
this morning. They encamped about three
miles from the city, on the Raleigh road, last
hight.
Cor T1RED.-We learn that some siStr off
ccEs and soldiers, late Of the Confederate
army, yesterday surrendered to the provost
| Aaa4SAaA <tAA n ClE HAiU4St. EEFGTA1 OF men
had served out the time OF their enlistment
and refused to fight longer.
LooK OCT FOR CorsGERFE1Ts.-Wc hayt
been shown counterfeit five dollar note OF
the Lafayette Bank, State Of Illinois. The7
! are we'll executed, and those who have NJ
means Of telling the good from tha bad ha9
better refuse them altogether.
SUPPLIES FROM ADovE.-As stated in vestcr
days 4iraldnche, the little trading boat Sand,
I Valley fnf1 nf tyrnnprsas
our wharf yesterday, and did lively business
Some Of the articles we're disposed Of at YER
moderate prices.
TuEnLEoIs TRooPs- Have been abundant
y provided for since they entered the service
through the Kindness Of Gov, Yates. The Stat
taxes care OF her Own Sick and wounded. III
battle field Of Shiloh, when occupied by th
Confederates, satisfactorily demonstrated th
excellent manner in which the illinois troop
are supplied and equipped. Col Belzer, aie
de-camp to Gov. Yates, is already in this cit
awaiting the arrival Of troops from the State
| to supply their wants, ETC.
THE OATH--There was not little " talk
oath, which is administered in the city, I'll
Louisville Journal was said to coatafn con
Of it, but We did not get it. We have hos
ever, been furnished with 4 copy OF the oat
which we suhjoin SIS follows:
. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED sTATI
GOVERNMENT.
| etlcmn1y swear, that Will bear true s1lerfan,
to the United States, and support and sustain ii
constitution ind laws thereof !; that will mai
tain The national sovereignty, paramount to th
| OF at State, county. or Confederate powers tn
I will discourage, discountenancc and forever o
pose secession, rebellion and disinteTation Of ii
I Federal Inlon, that l disclaim and denouuce q
faith and fellowship With The so-callcd Confedera
States and Confederate armies, and pledge Il
honor, my PROPERTY and my life. to the sacred pc
iormance Of this my solemn oat4 Of allegiance
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