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Christmas is Coming, and Of course tn
children are eagerly looking forward for mic
presents from fond parents, and every swail
desires a sOuviner for the object of his afec
lions, such AS a fine Photograph Album, or
splendid GIFT Book, gotten up in suburb style
or perchance a superior Guitar or Piano, to al
such we would say, go TO E~atzenbach's, who's
srocL, OF ChrL.tma. naeeents Is unsurpassld.
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Lunch Every Morning and Evening
Proposals.

AND keep the most comfortable house in the
city. Gail and see. DELI Iy-
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Gin

Dress GOOds-In great variety, and al great
IL reduced prices, at Mac Bros. q Bomh's, 2i
Main ST.
shauis aHd BLANKETS at Drake q COS 81
NgI, st-aet decl7 p
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valuable Holiday Giffs.-We have greatly
enlarged our stock Of Diamonds, Watches,
Jewelry. suverware and Fancy Goods, in which
will be found many choice articles for the gift
season. FIJI CLARK & co,
Corner Of Main and Madison streets.
Ado cr-
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LATE PAPEKs-We are Indebted 10 Messrs.
Blelock d Co. and Emmons & Son for late pa
ueHs
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Land Renters have 600 acres Of Lane
that can be cultivated az Col. Burkes' Blacl
lake Place, eight miles east Of Friars Pom
Coahoma county. Good House and Gin House
fine Gin and MIL. Iwant a partner to furnisi
Hands. and a part Of Teams and Supplies. Ian
10 60 In at 81 80 per acre. Come quick if yo'
want a fine chance to make SO bales Cotton
and corn plenty. VIM TJOHN.
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Nnlice ID shinners of Cotton.


CoLLECron's OFFIcE. u. $. mt REvENUE,)
FIRST DISTRICT OF IENNEssE,
Memphis, Dec. 18th, 1851
The attention OF Cotton shippers is called @
the following extract from the Internal Rev
enue Law, Act Of March Sd, 1865:
SECTION 1T. And DC II 6uythrr enacted, Tina
every collector TO whom any duty upon eottoi
shall be paid, shall mark the bales or othe
packages upon which the duty shall have beei
paid. ia such manner as may clearly indlcab
the payment thereof, ana shall give 20 IN
owner. or other person having charge or sucl
cotton, a permit Tor the removal Of the same
stating therein the amount and payment o
the duty, the time aud place of payment, IN
WEIGHT and marksup0n the bales and package
sotlat the same may be ldenuhed.
Notice is hereby given that I have this da!
appointed a Deputy Collector, whose duty j
shall be 10 superintend the aflxing Of Govern
mont Revenue Marks TO all Cotton shippe,
from this District. On and after Wednesday
the 10Th instant, persons wishingt 70 ship Cotton
must make application at the Collectors Office
the day previous 10 the day Of shipment, e
have the marks affixed, and no permits viii b.
granted for the shisment Of any cotton h
ever. without the shipper presents the Ceriih
cate Of the Deputy Collector, tat such Cotton
is properly marked.
R. HOUGH, Collector
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Notice 10 TrayeIeFs-Navigauon between
cairo and saint Louis being suspended on ac-
count flee. passengers for the North are re-
minded that through tickets Uia Illinois Gen.
raj Raurosd. can be procured at the ONCE In
/ tbis city. NO Il JEFFERSON street Of
LARRY HARMSTEAD,
=. ~ Crrerer = u
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Walker. Bros q Co.. - Main street, Cha
Building. Boots, shoes, and Plantation SUI
plies, staple and Fancy Dry Goods and Yanke
Notions. a heavy stock on hand, and neI
packages received every day.
II All whom II May C0ncern.-Dr. J. Lin
DOMAIN has arrived, and Is ready to cure a.
cases OF Germs, bunions, club and inverte
nails. without pain or drawing blood. DR.. /
remains but a short time. All that are trouble
with any Of the above complaints woulC d
well to call on the Doctor at once. H
rooms are at the Worsham House. del8 81
For cheap Holiday Gifts, Ladies, call a
Herzog & Bros, SlGE Main street.
Lusuber.-Those desiring a good quality o
Lumber Of any kind, viii consult their Owl
interest by calling on T J. Rice, on Adam
street, between Front and the levee.
siOrage.-Messrs. Archer, shirley & Co., nov
having wei and complete possession OF tn
extensive Warehouse, nearly opposite th
Thea5er, on Jefferson street, are prepared to re
ceive freIghts Of any description, and in an,
quantity, on storage. The warehouse is fir
proof. water proof and an incontroyertibl,
prooro Of the business qualities and enterprise
its owners.
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Cloth Cloaks, at reduced prices, are offere'
this week at Herzog & Bros, No. 3lG53 Maii
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Else CaIf Boots, IS per pair, at J. Bach & Go
2siL Main street.
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silks. Laoos and Embroideries, in great va
at reduced prices at Mac Bros. & Bohm's
28I Main St
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Closing Out.-A complete stock OF DRY
Goods, Boots, shoes. and Hats, sold at cost at J
Bach & Co. ZS5% Main street.
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Excellent RO0uns.-Furnished or unfur-
nished may be had-with Board, at No. Al
Adams Street. del9 St.
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Robson. Mitchell a CO.-These famo7s
drapers do business on Second street, Ayers
Block. Their stock comprises every article
needed in a complete and elegant outfit.
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Fine CIOthing.-Robeson, Mitchell & Co, on
Second street, in Ayers Building, have a most
judiciously selected stock Of clothing and
geuuemen's furnishing goods.
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ReHnOvaI.-The Pioneer Express have re-
moved their Office from No. 2O5 Front street to
Is Adams, opposite the Worsham House.
OSCAR HAIG.
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walker Bros & Co., No. 2ts Front street
Choice and Fresh Dry Goods, at retail. Th'
best stock in the city. Walker Bros & Co.
Retail clothing at No. % jefferson street, an
do a large Jobbing business at No. 29 Main
street, Clay Building.
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Increase OF The Police.

As tonight the Board Of Aldermen met s. L
suggested that the police force be doubled in
numbers, and that especial police corps, mum
bering from one hundied and hfty 70 two hun
drsd men IN each Ward, be organized and Of
hcered by the Aldermen Of their respective
Wards, to be called out only in cases Of emer-
gency. The idea Isl good one, and we hope il
VIII meet with the favorable action Of the
Board
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Bulk Porh.-2U1o pieces for sale by Wolcott
smith & Co., $50 Front street deI9 St
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Osnaburgs. KerseyS Bleaehed and bro"r
DoIsestics, in great variety, Of Mack Bros q
pohmfe M al Main 81
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C0rIOn-Johnson & Wright, No. 262 Front
street, are agents for the star Line Of Steam
ships. Through bills Of lading for Cotton are
given by them which lands the Cotton at New
York or Boston with great expedition and nc
extra charges. J. N. Courtenay, No. 80 Caron-
doIet street, IS the agent in New Orleans, an6
James 4. Raynor, No. 10 Barclay street, ha'
charge Of the affairs Of this great line in New
York. Goods coming West are brought by thl,
fine 10 all points south with ~promptness and
despatch.
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! ~C0LLEcroR's OFFICE, e. s.. INTERNAL REy.1
FIRST DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Dec. 18th, 1851
Information having been lodged In this ONCE
against a large number OF Merchants Of this
city, for evaaon Of, or neglect to comply with
the Internal Revenue Law, by refusing OF
negleetIng to stamp receipts given to Express
Companies, and other similar documents the
following extract from the Law is published for
the heneat 81 All whom ii may concern
"sEerIoS l5s. And De 10 further enacted, That
any person or persons who shall make, slAn o.
issue, or who shall cause 10 be MADE sisHea, oI
issued, amy instrument. document. OF paPSl
any kind or description whatsoever or siAli
accept, negotiate, or pay, on cause 70 ge &C
eepted, nesolated, or pad. aay DlI -,
change. draft, OF order OF promisspIy n,'ei 70
the payment Of money, without the SAINT
being duly stamped. or having sncIeNl9h an
adhesive stamp for denoting ne uut{ 'h@Is9
able thereon. with intent 70 eNaoe tHS toNl
si0nsIof this act. shall, for every Such 's.ense
forfeit The sum ofnlty dollars anu sue
ment, document. or paper, oui- oFaLg o-1eI =
note. shall be deemed Invalid ana OF no erect
Persons having failed to comply with the
ABOVE requirements Of the Law, are hereby
notified. that they win be allowed untl the
first day OF January, A. D., $50, 70 stamp suct
reeeipts as have been Illegally issued, ate
which time they viii be prosecuted to the hl
extent ofthe Law, for each and every ofens,
coming 10 the knowledge Of the Collector
r. HOUGH, Collector.
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walker Bros & Co.. No % jefferson street
The very finest and best selected stock O
Clothing at retail. New packages are openeo
every day. Their Wholesale establishment III
at 80. 2g Main street, Clay Building.
ThauEs-Oscar Holg, Of the Pioneer Expires
Company, has again placed us in possession O.
the latest files from all quarters.
By the way, the office Of this sterling Com
pany has been removed to Adams street, oppo.
site the Worsham House, where they will be
found as attentive and obIiging as ever.
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Gold Eagle RestaurHnt-Oysters, Game,
chops, steaks, vegetables, fresh and preserved.
Everything to GRITTY the palate, elegantly
served, may be had 3 3 this recherche restaurant
ona few minutes notice. Il is nearly opposite
The Appeal nnI.e on Madison street.
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-GentIemen's FURNISHING GOods.-Nessrs
Robson. Mitchell d Co., Second Street. Ayers
Block. have a superb supply.
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A n Pa-isienne.-Ladies who desire Tn
latest style OF dress goods, andnolions, and VIII
desire the latest Partisan styles OF Millinery
should not fail 70 call on Mrs. Gogen, at No. IS
Main street.
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Good Ladies Peggsd Shoe at 81 50 al ]
Bach & Co.. 2s61l Main street.
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Agricultural EmpIeHnenis-H P. Treat,
Madison street. on the bayou, has a full stock
Of agricultural Implements. He makes wagons
in the best and strongest style and at the short
est notice. and IS prepared to do all kinds Of
blacksmithing with p~romptness and dispatch.
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RE OFFERING a large number Of Elegant
n GAIT Books, bound In various styles They
have
Tennyson's Poems. Cloth, Extra Illustrated a;
Tennyson's Idyls OF the King. Cloth, Extra H
Illustrated;
Tennyson's Poems Of Imagination and Fancy,
Cloth, Extra illustrated;
Gems from Tenuyson, Antique & Cloth Extra
Golden Leaves, from British Poets, Antique,
Illustrated;
Golden Leaves, rom American Poets, Antique,
Illustrated;
Christian Ballads, Antique, illustrated:
Companion Poets, Cloth. Extra illustrated;
Revertes OF a Bachelor, TX. Marvel, Cloth, EL-
ira illustrated;
Gray's Klegy, Antique and Cloth, Extra Illus
trated;
The Rhyme OF the Ancient Mariner, Cloth, Ex-
ira Illustrated;
The Eve OF 9. Agnes, Cloth, Extra Illustrated ;
The Deserted Village,
The Pleasures OF Hope
Gertrude Of Wyoming,
Songs OF the Affections, Mrs. Hemans, Antique,
Illustrated;
Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, Ant. ITd;
MOOres Irish
Festival Of Song, Just ut--...-....-.
Gray's POetical
Lambs Poetical
shakespeare, 8 vO. a---.....-......----
DfAOh.."'"---- ----s-..-s.s-.-----
nOoAo~-a-"--.- .-~--------------
-SoN peI----.--- --...-.-....-..---.--
SEOUL --..--.-- a-~....-...-.--.....a-.
Mrs Hemans, .-----.-
Byron, Diamond -. ...-.----
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MQQIb.--s
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Drake d Co., the Fashionable CI0thiers
g7 Main street. have a large stock OF Overcoat'
Of al qualities and kin8 Esquimaux, Moscow
anc Castor Beaver sacks and SurtoUts, which
they are selling at very low prices. Call in and
I,,k for vour,eIves. decI7 2.
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COTTON SEED.
A z
COTTON SEED.

SOO BUSHELS COTTON SEED on hand and
OOO for sale, by
PARTEE & HARBERT,
decl2-lw IA Monroe St
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KID Lined Gloves, Fur Tops at Drake q
cos. III Main street. decl7 p.
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~BIankets-In great variety at reduced prices
Al Mac Bros. & Bohm's gl Main st.
Cotton Bale Tie. Boards Patent Loeb
Hook Iron Tie has more strength than any
other, can be put on in less ID half the time
and saves the planter over % dollar per bale
All who have used II VIII use no other. For
sale by the leading houses in Memphis
decI2-In.
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Robe de Chambres in great variety, for
the Holidays, at Drake d Co.'S, II main street.
r-.r- %
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STEAMBOATS,.

MEMPHIS AND ST LOUIS PACKET co.
For Cairo.
Navigation above Cairo Suspended by ice.
MARBLE ......T schudi, master
This splendid passenger packet zT~
will leave as above N
THIS DAY, 18th inst, at 5 pm. -
For freight or passage apply on board or TO
VIC. POSTAL, superintendent.
w. =. DILL, Agent.
81. r. Pugh, Secretary. de1a-1t
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ST. Andrews SoCIErY.-We direct attention
to a notice to be found elsewhere, calling a
meeungof "ScotLs's sons for the purpose OF
organIziug q St Andrew S Society in this city.
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aEMPHLS IND CINCINNATI PACKETC0
For Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati.
ROBERT BURNS.~..-.Eugene Bowers, master
This fine passenger steamer will
leave for the above on -
WEDNESDAY, the 20htastant, at SPIN.
For freight or passage apply on board or to
LARRY HARMSTAD, Agent,
Il jefferson street.
ENOCH TAYLOR, agent,
IA
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TOT 81 FFalIcfs EIFeF.
i " ait master
This superior passenger steamer IT,
win leave for Wittsburg and an,IE
landing on st. Francis river on
WEDNESDAY, The Goth Inst, at JPN.
For freight or passage apply
del9 p ON BOARD
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LIS VAN VLIEr,
Capt ana A. q. N. dsl5 Ct
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TOOF, PHILLIPS q CIRODE,
novSsm nol9l Corner Court a Front Sta
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For saint Francis River d wittsburg.
sYLPH .-.-.... r. Russell. master
This elegant passenger steamer T-.
will leave as above on N
THIS DAY, 18th instant, ar 4 pm.
For freight or passage apply
del9 1t ON BOARD.
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MEMPHIS AND VCKSBURG PACKET co
For yicHsburg,
And all way points, Helena, White River, Ma
noIeon. Eunice, Gaines Landing, Grand AXE.
Gresnvile and Lake Providence. Also, con-
Meeting at Vicksburg with splendid steamers
for New orleans.
DIE VERNON -.....-. ....... James Lee, master
This fine passenger steamer viii it,
leave for the above -
TUESDAY, 18th inst, at 5 pm.
For freight or passage apply on board or TO
r. W. LIGHTBURN, Seciy,
Ms. GREEN, Superintendent,
deI7-It 2S Front street.
MEMPHIS AND ARK. RIVER PACKET co.
FOR Pins DIuRand Little Rock.
CLEANER ----.-.--.----~~-~.Moody, master
This splendid passenger packet A
will leave for the above -
TUESDAY, 18th inst, at 5 pm.
For freight or passage apply on board or TO
AIRY HARMSTAD. agent,
Il Jefferson street.
n. S. GREEN, Superintendent,
Ea1-qt ON Front street.
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de7-ln
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PFGULAR MEMPHIS AND WHITE RIVER
PACKET.
For DeyaIrs Bluff and J-acksOnpOrt.
TACONY--............-...Pres. Kennett, master
This splendid packet viii leave as @
above -
TUESDAY, 18th inst, at s pm.
For freight or passage, apply on board or TO
JAS. I. BOURNE & o agents,
5ee17 Of No. u jefferson street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-17
BY TELEGRAPH
Reported for the Daily Arg,ls.

New YoRK, June 1.-THE n. Y Herald's
correspondent in the gulf department furnish
es interesting accounts of incidents preced-
ing, attending aud following the occupation
OF Brownsville, Texas, on the 3lst, by the ma
tonal troops under Gen. Brown: The rebel
troops, previous to evacuating the place, mu-
tinted and pillaged the place, and made pris.
oners Of some of the civil officers until their
demands for the payment of their back dues
were complied with. The rebels left the day
previous to Gen. Browns arrival, mot waiting
to be paroled or to comply in any manner
with the terms of Kirby Smiths surrender
Large numbers of them moved across the Rio
Grande to Mexico taking with them their
arms and artillery which they sold to the
Imperialists at Matamoras
1t is said the last of the rebels were driven
from Brownsville by the Mexican residents
who organized home guard for the presery
alton of order, soon after the evacuation com
menced.
After gaining procession OF Brownsville,
Gen. Brown wrote a letter to Gen. Mejero I'm.
rerialist commander Mt Matamoras, assuring
him that neutrality would be observed by the
American forces, In regard to the contest in
Mexico. between the republicans and the i'm
perialists.
1t is sand that the rebel GeneI al Magruder,
as well as Kirby Smith have gone to Mexico
The latter carried with him a considerable
amount of money
Ga the ID the rebel generals, Smith and
Magrudcr, were received on board the u. S.
steamer Fort jackson. Captain Sands, of Gal
weston. when articles OF surrender of the
trans Mississippi forces were signed BY Gen
Smith The next aft ernoon the rebel officers
were conveyed back to Galveston, and on the
9Th Capt. Sands and other officers proceeded
m IN laDHal raaairaH H.
from the mayor, and once more unfurled the
national Il G, in the presence Of large but
undemOnstrative and orderly assemblage of
people.
Gems. Sheridan and CANDY were still in
New Orleans on the 10th. The former was
busy in organizing and forw ardlng his forces
designed for the occupation of Texas. The
infantry of WeitzePs corps arrived at Mobile,
where orders have been received from Sheri-
dan to commence moving towards Texas
Gen. Custar's cavalry is already enroute and
the 18th corps under Granger rs well as =
portion Of the 9TH corps under Steele were
expected TO start for Texas in a few days.
The presidents amnesty proclamation
ccused much excitement In New Orleans
The classes excepted from pardon were more
numerous than had been expected.
large number of paroled rebel officers. as
well as men, have recently arrived at New
Orleans and settled down.
Chief Justice Chase was still in New Or
leans on the 10th.
The business Of the city was rapidly in
creasing.
NEW York, June 1.-THE nv Tribune's
special says:
President johnson has expressed his re-
CARDS that the conspirators-
The line is busted" as usual. II up be
fore 4 o'clock will furnish report
FLEMING. op'r.
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duty.
Since / arrived here understand that
Lieut.. Shaughnessy is going to Mexico, and
already has q captains commission and ST..
200 in gold (bounty) in his pocket Our off.
GERS are talking Of going, and Lieut. Elliott
has fully made up his mind to go. We twill
be very sorry to have Lieut.. Elliott leave US,
for he is splendid officer and gentleman,
and is liked by all the boys. We boast Of
our lieutenants. They are both good soldiers,
and know their duty,
We have now one of the largest regiments
in the division. 1t is commanded by 1t, Col.
Healy
We are to be reviewed tomorrow by Maj.
Gen. Smith. After the review we leave for
St. Louis, eta New Orleans, where we will
be reviewed by Lieut.. Gen. Grant, and then
be mustered out and SENT HOME. This is
supposed to be official but is not generally
known among the boys. Well all be home
by the 4th Of July,-so look out for a good
time
s'When Johnnie comes marching home.''
! received your kind letter, COL, and was
glad to hear from you,-also the bundle OF
papers you sent me. have never received
any single papers from you yet. The boys
ell unite in sending thanks for the papers.
1t is now nearly dress parade time, and Pll
have to prepare. Hoping to see you soon, l
subscribe myself
Truly Your Friend
MUTE.
P. S.-Plenty of "Confei" money with
u.s. Enclosed / send you an y. It's pretty
mopey-but, now, it's like feather in q lady g
bonnet-nice to look at, but of no value what
ever.
l wrote letter to the boys up stairs yes
terday.
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LETTER FROM ANOTHER OF THE
ARGUS SOLDIER BOYS.
In CAMP NEAR MONTGOMERY, Ala,

HAoNOAAb AUdJ oOt 1OoOs ]
DEAR CoL-One week ago yesterday we
left Meridian, Miss, by rsil, for this place,
and arrived at Selma the day following, where
we had to lay over and await transportation
two days.
Selma is the prettiest place ever was in.
The whole city is grove of mulberry trees.
1t had the largest mandatory of arms and
munitions of war in the south. The oonfed-
crate government employed there over two
Thousand men, and the arms turned out were
of the very best quality. But Wilson spoiled
their fun when he came through on his raid.
He burned all the government property.
The arsenal contained an immense amount
of arms and ammunition, which were burned
IN it, except very few, which the rebs
threw into the river.
old friend and feilow-townsman Pat Meghan.
Pat keeps . tobacco store in Selma, and
before Wilson's raid he had large stock of
tobacco. Wilson's boys were just out OF to
bacco, and they helped themselves They
also visited Pats residence and relieved him
OF $4,000 in gold and silver. They just
wanted something to remember him by
But for all this Pat is "not busted vet"
and is in the best of Spirits. He intended to
60 to Mobile on the day following our depar.
ture and get new stock of goods Pat new
er was in the army. He was British sub.
Ject," and speculated in cotton.
We left Selma on the morning of the 18th,
aud arrived in Montgomery at 10 o'clock in
the evening OF the same day, and remained
on the boat all night. In the morning we
joined our regiment,-in camp three miles
from the city.
On our way here we saw the 47th at little
place on the Tombigbee River. The Rock
Island Company boys were all looking verv
Well, and am happy to say that Lieutenant
saaugnnessy was with the company doing
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RIVER STREET HOTEL.

Next Door to Langley's warehouse.
I'HE Subscriber has, at a large expendi-
i ture OF money, fitted up, in the best manner,
hotel on River street, in Rock Island former
iy kept BY schaibe) and furnished it with entirely
new furniture, and respectfully informs the public
that from his long experience In the bu,i-
ness, he thinks 'fbe knows how to keep
hotel >" and respectfully solIcits a share
OF public patronage, believing that all who favor
him with call will be satisfied with both fare
and bill.
He has also built new stable and can seconmO
date teams.
There is, also, new ball alley, adjoining the
house.
49, few good permanent boarders can be
accommodated SAMUEL GALLUP.
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