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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-12-20
UNDERTAKEN
NO. $40 MAIN STREET.
TI.ustee,S Sale.

IgaHSIGCS safe
DY virtue of a deed OF trust executed to me
ID by Joseph r Stoner, on the Et1 May, ls62,
aud daily recorded in the Registers oniee of
shelby county, Tennessee, on the sd May, 1882,
in book No. 81, ~, H5 and 45. / viii Sell
for cash, TO the highest BIDDER, IN 'front.' OF ne
at public auction, on the 10Th day Of January,
1866, the fOlIowing real estate, lying and being
in the city OF Memphis, Tennessee, and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: beginning az the IN
tersection Of the west side OfSecond alley with
the south side Of jefferson street, thence west
wardly with the south side Of Jefferson street
forty feet; thence sOuthwarulyf a parallel
line with Main street ~seyenty-four feet three
inches; thence eastwardly, q parallel line with
Jefferson street. forty feet TO the southeast cor
ner Of lot No. -, on The WeSt side Of second
alley; thence n~orthwardIy with the west side
Of second alley seveLty-fOur feet three inches
to the northeast corner Of said lot 20 the begin
ming. the above described property being part
Of lot 10. 3 on the plan Of the city Of Mem
phis. aBe on which.stauds the four story brick
house No. 81 Jefferson street, known as the SEN
ate. The equity Of REDEMPTION is waived.
sale will at y o'clock NJ.
EDWIN NJ. TERGER,
dele IDS Trustee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-12-20
Notice to Creditors Of mos. Peter

A0bce 20 Creditors o. 1Aos' refers
A II Persons having claims agaIas5 1nomAs
tor Titles 10 Real Estate, are requested tecal9 On
Us with all the evidences OF deot 81. QLner oDil-
cation ami aIso ele securities held by them F.
and any nersou having Deeds or Title Bonds on
safd PeferS Fgtats since 1855, viii please send US
a statemsut Of the property anu aate OF DEED
Sfro-ed and without some showing nom the
No. 81 nferastsd, 70 VIII be impossible for him
- ssfffa with his creditors.
sSiIa WICKERSHAM & BEECHER
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
~ sess hass's esisad Assss7. -1--'77 ~
AnvER TTYsNQ0.

Inc splendid and fast sailing packet,
- 0osson, Captain Bu6srd and 1. Pagk
su.ss clerk, win desst fsr Fort Madison
sno way points to-nptrow aefning, making
sule Connections isr st. Louis. =. \.
Prettynan. sgsnt. ,.
Aae iasorits mail and paongse packet
'ames Means, Jerry Wood master, will
issve ior Dubuque and intermediate points
70 morrow morning. r Y. Prsttymsa, u.
ooo0 00RR00Al.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
New York Sasrket.

Nsw YoaA, Nay le.
Cotton &c. lower 81 midliDg
FLouR--5 cents lower. t6.80@6.40 Extra
State
wnsAr.-U unchanged. s1.ss Nil Club 4. so
NO. Chicago Spring
Coax.-Dull and dropping.
Oars. -.2r better.
PoRK.-Heavy. &2.575 new Mess,
WmIsKEY. Quiet small sales.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
flue 1Mel MOUSE Foa SAE.
M 4 ono Of these nedera aaA ssovsnien
49, n ~ nsw beoek known - 'Cnnso'
p5ass," Brady Street.
FRAME HOUSES FOR SALE.

M. Il The desirable residence on Brady
street. SOW occupied by General Baker.
10. 3. Near Brady Street. In perfect repair
. stcr;se rooms and cellar, with welt and cis-
ern. Lot IS BY 1856, we'll stocked with ysung
fruit. Price 1920.
No. 10. On north side 5th street, I'd door east
ofthe Methodist Church, 2 story, in good repair,
rooms and cellar, With cistera and brick stable.
loe160 feet deep. Price oso00.
No. IL. On the east side Of Brady street, Qcs
Price &. 900. or the house and portion d the
land will b. sold separately.
Nc. 81. The estsss nov owned end occepted
~ Geo. 8. G. Dow, ESQ, being the dwelling hoeee
and three fall lots, fronting south upon 6th st.,
corner Of Farnum street. This house il in per
lsct repair, ksying been Atted up BY the owner
O. hi1sslf. The satire arrsngement ctthe house
nlnce b uusurpssse1. Terms easy.
No. Z. Mans house south side ID street, tWc
,niles west Of 1rsdy street price, u 800. Two
irds nay reasain % mcrtgees q six per cent.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

MUsrERlNG OUr.-There is . crowd o. sol
diers about Col. Grier's Office every day, be
ing mustered out of service. After squaring
up their papers and receiving their pay they
retire in perfect order to their homes
Drunkenness and rowdyism is rare thing
among these retiring veterans. They have
performed their duty well in the field and
know what belongs to good manners now
that they have arrived homo,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

Several members of the committee were
unable to discharge the. duties Of the posi-
ton on account Of business engagements.
Mr.. Price having purchased = gcntlsman's
black glass, brass mounted fob chain during
the day, for e5 in order to induce the owner
thereof to subscribe that amount to the fund.-
the same was BY the purchaser displayed to
the admiring audience. He proposed to SCI
It It auction, without guaranty, to the high
est bidder, for cash, for The benefit Of the
Home. The bidding was spirited, and sew
eral times was the chain knocked down at 70
and sold again-until the handsome sum of
$d6.5O had been realized upon the jewslry,
and the auctioneer had established high
reputation in that branch Of business
Truly he evinced talents which properly cul-
tivated can but be profitable. s..-
On motion Ira NJ. Clifford was CHOSEN
Treasurer for the purpose Of taking the paid
up subscriptions in charge.
On motion the committee was continued,
and the meeting was adjourned, subject to
the call Of the chairman Of the committee.
Girl ExrERrRlxRs.-Now that several in
stitutions under the above caption have
been advertised to take place in this city
and other parts Of the country, it would be
well for the public to investigate the merits
q veil Is the motites of each one. The pub
lie in this vicinity have just had pretty
- - 4 nd YA
Indignation the operation of one Grand
Gift Concert, wherein. the proprietors made
lots of money. bat the public did not
The object Of the propfietors was to make
money, and they accomplished it-receiving
the money for most oftheir tickets, and drew
back all the best prizes. Well another big
thing comes' along with great hifalutin words
and 20 ounningly put together in big adver
tisemcnt, that il it were possible they would
deceive the ''rcry elect" Well, what is their
object, why to make money Of course. Their
expenses are heavy, and they must make
large profits or "bust." Now We come down
to Prof. Flagg, who is operating on Brady
street, between 3D. and 4th. We have test
ed mis- institution and are satisfied that erery
one, rich or poor, high or low, great OF
small, have an equal chance, as each one
iraus for thensselues. You buy bottle Of
that reliable family Observation-Disclosures Re
licf''-at the regular price sold by drug
gists, and get . prize besides. Now what il
his object! 1t is not to make money her,
directly, but to advertise and introduce hi
medicine extensively, which will give him
large fwsurs sale, and afford him large profit
at his mandatory. That's the idea, an,
he means to distribute goods equal to al
the profits on the medicine cold here,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

On DIr.-There is . suspicion that there
was little chinanigan used by Messrs.
Miles, Estbrooks & Co., in their recent Gift
Concert in this city. It's claimed that bet
ter goods were exhibited as samples than
were handed over to the winners; that sew.
eral articles drawn were taken away with
the company-that they discharged liabili-
ties with very bogus jewslry, and 50 forth
We can't say howit is from our own knowl
edge, but presume those interested have no
doubt Of the true state Of the case BY this
time, -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

Davenpesa Markets.

oVCAkO88 1R3AG00e
osncs o. ~ DAvxsross DsnocnA,, [
.u, Tuesday svsnisg, Nay 10. 1855.
NO. !, we'll cleaned. fouAdnnA plump
.Mo Tea and Galena, Il; No. 4, all sound
0os clean enough FOR No. l. &c.,.
a. sooRS;-SheIled, No. l, sound, plump and drJ.
y OAfs. 35a45c.
6ARLEr.-t6s@75.
Y POTATOES --6og9O
ChScaeo Oarkees.
By Teicgraphl Cu,cAco. No Is
bsss CAfrLA-Dull ana uIsharRed sa,es At 40
~ r;. common; S0o0e,1s for nh; and sci 80 for
aocs-Dull kf~ store, and s0s . for rrsne.
E.oun-Dul Sales S0O bbls u ~ co for white
90 for spring extra aadS % for spring
nsAr--A shade easier nhiss No. ut l,O9al TO-
SeRS-1@9c lower Sales No. q 6s9s9 Y; tO(a62
ior y 20 = and 40x co for retected. t-'
oA1s-A Ac higher 60les No = olx025s
nfx-Sc higher. No. 8 q 81
DARLsr-Firm. bsa06 for uo f
MHIsKr-Quist at 97t907k.
fEovisioxs- Dull ard lower.
1hss PonK-1h - lower, at 23923,50 Prime mess
hcle al 1870. Ctsar pork eold ut 5000
BULK MsATs, PIcKLRD HAMS and LARD-Wholy
neglected.
GoLD--l,30
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

, Rock ISLAND BAaaAcKs.-Rapid arrange
@en@s ~ bsing naAs e. ssas6stion 1t
Rock Island Barracks. All the clerks hare
been discharged. The colored troops afe
under marching ordess and will probably
leays eoon. About thoasand prisoners
win b rent - thn week, which win leavs
sbost 80 10 1000 "a h1nd. An Of TIE psis-
sosra, saespt Gix, have sitnios1 Z da1iis d
take Tie oath and u disohaeeo1. AZ nrst
thws was ne VIE rsfase4 The nsnhes
has been reduced now 70 II and thsy viii
probably yield, nov that jok ~ bssn T.
kod. s'c -''.~s 81 81. - ss z
The 4th Rsg't v. r. O. h bslng illlsd "
with soldiers tfom Iowa and Illinois, whose
tsrns have not Jet expired. This splendid
regi0ent now unmhsrs TO stssug. md
Sv6sy company has q fun complsnent o.
O0eofs. This q one u the finest and Best
deillea4 ssGinsuoDs - sths sssviDe, and o.
I yyhiI, Y Nslsass = ! VIZ eass, q make III
J = ftiaaDa peesabls that the Barracks will
b oecupisd peenansntly, and We nay ex'
~, - ~ - ~ dtsts - brisonuu
I'm q ts16Ss - - till1s ~ 4
anslisas-lSvsn. ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

purchase . ticket for the concert Of Mr..
Wallace's Advanced Glass . Metropolitan
Hall this evening. The entertainment will
unquestionably be one Of high merit. The
performers are all from among our own peo.
pie. Let US encourage home talent eli the
time. See programme in another column.
1t is = very select one, and will be present
ed in manner that cannot fail to give sat-
isfaction. Nea. r- 1....s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

MoaR I4uxB.R.-Renwick' Steam Lum-
bsr Mill, above the Railroad Bridge, has
been in operation = week, and is turning
out lumber at the rate Of about 20, 900 feet
per day. He has logs enough on hand and
arriving to keep the mill busy four or five
months. Lumber Of all dimensions, shin
giles, latb, and pickets can always be had at
that mill at the very lowest market price.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

"EDrTol1AL BLOSSOMS. This is tho title
Of . neat - psge pamphlet completed by
Rosa, Calhosns and H.. A. Tsrton, students
of the State University, At Iowa City. This
work is made up of the opinions Of the Iowa
press Of the assassination Of Abraham Lin
coln-c -crnbracing extracts from over forty
lows nswspaPsrs. The idea y > very good
one. and the effort ought 70 Be we'll appre-
ciated. Single copies 20 cents; or eight
copies Tor 81 .O0-sent free Of postage. Send
for the Editorial Blossoms
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

EVERYBODY who has An eye to economy
and good taste, viii order their clothing at
Sam Perrys, opposite the Post Office. Sam
has tho best stock Of cloths, cassincres and
vestings in the city; also gents furnishing
goods. Call there and leave your orders
you will save money BY it.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

PsyAss PAasr.-On Thursday night our
sspular fsisud, Milo White gives eas Of his
select private parties st Hstroeolitsn Han.
II Is said that this Il 70 Be tAs ~ssst geatcel
and most attractive party Of tho season. =
Music BY fun bud. Secure your tickets
early. rr a.Hs a1sn
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

.lfossksi nhc's,ssrln ~ -. win
h fcsad puhlishsd the dseiaiea Of ths Su-
pssMs Oeuft q Iowa il ths case u 0rsnt,
Receiver y. The City Of Davenport, which
will b. found u great local interest; and in
which the respective rights Of the litigsut
ase most ably end thoroushly discussed.
-esssnps Arpssribx- Sldies - leave
power Of sttorney. and hsvs their pay
pssnpav eellsstsd ~ fsewsfdsd y tssn
bv EAss D HAvnAxp,
Claim Agents,
may16-d1w corner ef Aa'n and Ssoona ~.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

PLAss TasRs AND WINS - John Temple
has superior stock Of Shade aud Fruit
Trees; also Grape Vines and badding plants
Of choicest vasietiss. Particular attention
paid to transplanting, and pevfect sati sfac.
tion guaranteed. Nursery corner Main and
Fourth stroets. Inrz8d2m.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

FoR SALE.-My homestead, corner OF 9Th
street and Western Avenue, for $4,000
cash. Possession given June goth.
mv11.dlw AUSTIN CoRBfN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

FURNITURE AND OARPErs.-The largest
and 6cst assortment Of Furniture and Car
pets ever opened in this city, can be found
At the popular establishment Of Iierry Sell
by, I'd street, four doors east Of Perry. He
undersells I'll others in tho line, and war
rants perfect satisfaction. Call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. apr25dtf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

Irs HARD nut rrs EAsY-Hard to escape
breathing into tho system the poisonous ma
laria that Joyous spring brings in its train,
and which turks like deadly serpent in
this paradise Of seasons. But il iS easy to
ncutralize this poison-remove this deadly
sefpents sting and avert the consequences
sickness and death-by 4 timely use Of
Pinkerton's Wahoo and Calisays Bitters.-
They never Gail 70 % cit
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

SOMETHING Nsw.-Mrs. Lamartine has
discovered new process tor coloring Kid
Gloyes-to color the outside without color
ing the inside. By this process no coloring
matter will be left npon the hands after
wearing tho gloves. Also cleans Kid
Gloves to look as good As new. Ribbons
also colorsd on short notice. Give her
call. Residencs on I'd street, I'd door east
Of the National Bank. may
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

"a "Ac.Aemv Of the lmmaculats Coneep-
t,on; nropertv for sale. This elegant estate com-
nrises 10 scrcs with main building (Which cost ~
SoOl and good barn; land in centre level snd high
sicpine Gradually south, east and north. Will be
sold .! . ersss Sdrysis Il applet for soon: Il
INA plaus Of whieh may be seen at our Office BY
coy party proposing 70 purchase. bunssss ars
InyfsA tu calf and see the same, % the work wil
IS let by contract 70 the lowest bidder The land
herdsrs upon the city limits, but being inst put
ssnrsl coudition. this land IL tastefully laid out
Il garden and lawn. and 1000 shade and orne-
1sstsl trees are planted lsrge forest trees stane.
- 516h ef The noin buileiGR. his plaee is well
- ceAontioa of purUhaoees. e
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

HOUSE PAINTERS WANTED. Two good
house painters can end employment at good
wages At my shop, on Third street between
Brady and Perry. j. NJ Dunn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
VOL ,a0.sl,slI,sas,


BeAapsss wAssgp n naosan vith Z
'witheet sosns snasbs ascons11ksi = ehe
let desr selt n Main 49, Vi six@ e. e
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

Go TO THE BEsr.-Go to Bryant. Strt-
ton a Merrill's Davenport Commercial Col
lege, TO get 4 thorough practical business
education, or to become good sound tele-
graph operator. For circulars address Ten
closing stamps) Bryant, Stratton 4 Merrill,
DaVonuoft. Iowa. dw1y. ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
HOUSES FOR RENT.

No. a. new house ON Brady street. one OF
an n,oss drsirable residences in the city.
MOL. large elegant house, with oil modern
improvements, 'etsbi-, we'll, cistern fruit and
shade tres, tine river view. .--censsaMy located,
-one ofthe finest residences in the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

WHATS THE UsE.-Every man knows
we'll enough what his duty is towards the
Revenue officers Of the Government, and to
neglect that duty and put these officers to
constant trouble, is unfair and ungentle-
manly besides II may prove very trouble
some. Come right forward and hand in
your figures. Delays are dangerous. See
notice in another place.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

Evxay Tiks.-Dont waste your meney
upon complicated, half made, shackle-
goarsd sewing machines buy The bcs
every tiuc. Buy the Singer and you will
have the 5est. II makes the lock k-stitch, /,
never acts out of repair, and does oil kinds
of work. \. Kl.ae, age6t. Salesroom in
Davenport's block. opposite the LIE Claire
House. news a-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

To Bn L6CKED.--Wo ore Informed that
Jssse Henley, the Rspublicaa Supervisct Of
6cotA County, and guerrilla schoel Director
In Pleasant Valley, has threatened to COW
hide the editors Of the Davenport papers,
That looks like business. There are some
five or six Of us, Jesse win you take ~
seriatim in doses to suit. or win you resolve
yourself into . committe On the whole aud
fnoxe IN oi,r works en- S6sssAS Do tell
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

INSURANCE AGENCY
RICHARD b. HILL
AND
g. w. VERDER.
No. East Second Street, south east corner
Of Brady Street, front Office
up stairs.)


..s -. sne sp go Soass Ss.'fy u @ sosS r.pss
eslIars barn vsstb eso0. and nc.lisy acuse.y
IS varieties Of grapes, bore 200o VA ~ year,
ali kinds OF fruits bearing. This psUpefy en-
braces 5 acres. Price, e4.50o
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

A RIMDDY v0R PrLRs.--lt is blessing to
the suffering to know that we haye an ef
fectual cure for this truly troublesome dis
ease. Mr.. J. p. Hazarde, Of 164 I'd ST.,
Cincinnati, o., takes great pleasure in in
forming ali who are suffering with piles that
Pile Remeny, and it effected permanent
cure. This seems to be the case with all
manufactured 1t No. 6 East 4th st., Cius
cinnati, O., and sold BY all druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

DISABLED SoLDlsRs. class Of people
stand in greater need ola sound commercial
education than the disabled soldier. To
such, unusual advantages will be offered q
Bryant, Stratton & Merrils Commercial
College in this city in order to fit them for
the duties Of the counting room-or the tel
egraph ofYRcc, and business life generally
Don't fail to improve this great advantage.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

THAT small stock Of Drugs, Medicines,
etc., now At No. 106 brady street, with Ak
lures complete for first-clsss retail Drug
Store, and now doing fair business, might
be obtained at . bargain-as the owner is
anxious to convert il into . small we'll iri.
proved Farm, or house and lot IN the out
skirts OF the city mygdtf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16
OFFICE FOR RENT.


No. Z. Rar. Billiard and Dining Rooms for
rsat (eonnected. with kitchen and sleeping
sssrss sstachsd,) formerly occupied BY Z. d.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-16

nAYs HIGHEST CASH PRICE rUI At,
Boat stores dlwsys - hasd. D1ys seA - q
COMMISSION. 0yl441f ~
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1865-11-08

the new found JOY Of meeting sister long
lost. the cloud that time did no, darken
MS heart. A few moments after she also
received the grant Of her application.
y seems that the young man went out
early IN The war as Major of Confederate
regiment. tie was taken prisoner in a
sklrmlsil just after Bull Run, and spent
two years N Northern prison. Return
ing TO service. the cause Of the /" Confede.
racy needed all the men for support it
could obtain, and he was forced to stay in
the ranks. Letters he had sent home fail
Ell 10 reach, and he, desparing of finding
his Family alter the march of sherman over
the State, came North TO see afiera a friend
This good work done he returned to Wash.
lngton 70 look after his pardon. All this
time his family gave him up as dead, and
saving his sister, who met him so strange.
- u'lhS so yet. Philadelphia Press.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1865-11-08


groes in Madison County, the focus of the
excitement, and BY his prudence and dis
cipline, and the universal confidence re-
posed in him, it was ALMOST the only plan
taiion IN the country that escaped susp-
cion. There was no overseer on the place
Tor SIX weeks he permitted no one 10 leave on
enter the premises; and he stood guard
every night around the dwelling Of his mis-.
tress. Or his masters return from Con.
gress. be offered him his freedom and a
farm, but he refused TO accept them. The
Governor Of Mississippi. (the late Hiram
y. Runnels,) who had been an eye witness
Of his conduct. presented him a certificate
on parchment, Of his fidelity and Col. X.
NJ. Williamson. Col. John NJ. Elder, Col.
Fulton, Gen. q. NJ. Price, Col. C. r.. Fall.
and ether distinguished citizens, made up
a purse Of $500 Tor him.
When the emancipation proclamation
appeared, his master rad il 10 him, and
offered 10 send him 10 New Orleans with
ample provision for his future comfort He
declined the boon. and to the last steadily
exhorted his irllow-seryants 70 remain al
their homes, as the best way To ENJOY their
friend g. ny children. Children. master
won's forget yon.'
lie was buried with the ceremonies ol
the church and A. 4 .ol,.ier of the war of
1915. would have been Inferred with mill
tary honnrs had the weather permitted.
Clay and his ancestors have been in the
Claiborne family and III direct line for one
hundred and fif;, years. and from genera
tioa q generation have held confidential
positions. Ills farther. Jack smith, coach.
man IL Cnlonrl Thomas Claiborne. thirty
wears member Of Congress from Virginia.
WIS captured by ihe famous British psftl-
san. PARTON, while driving his mas,er's
chariot. The iour splendid ba,s wcrr turn
Cd over 70 tie draguans. sui Jack WI
inade groom ,orhe Olonct 1 fpw nights
afterwards I've made III escape un rarletnn's
charger Scipin, whish was purchased from
his master ant presented III the Marcus de
Ia Payr,ie. JACK smith and liz deseen.
deai,. in memnfy of this achievement, have
always had horse named Scipio. On eve.
m plantation where one III ihr family iii
ioand ,he name has been abreyiated 10 81 n !
shrrc lie animal happened 10 b. scfub. |
After the surrender of Curnwalii.. Jscs
49, rmancipaird, but continued In ;he ,rr
sicr q the family, au,l came wiih ne la,e 1
Governor Claiborne 10 Na;shex III 1905.