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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-01
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IMPORTANT AHREsr-TnE MpHpNara
or POLICEMAN FEsros RrcArruRrD.
On Christmas day last, John Fenton, .
faithful officer OF the northern district
police, was shot aud almost instantly
killed in an encounter with north end
roughs, at the coyner Of Main and Over
ton streets. One Of the parties to the
ARRAY. known as Jim. Calvin, was ar
rested on suspicion Of having fred the
fatal shot, brought before q magistrate
and committed to await trial 10 the
Criminal Court The new Jail had
not then been taken possession
Of by the county, and Calvin was ae-
cordipgly assigned q cell, with number
Of other prisoners, in the old shell on
Adams street. From his quarters here
be succeeded 10 making bis escape
sometime in March, and the general i'm
preston prevailed that he had fed the
country. The police, it would seem,
however, entestained another opinion,
and for reasons best known to them
selves were satisfied that be was still 10
Memphis, and accordingly kept con.
slant lookout with the hope of discover
ing some clue TO bis whereabouts.
Some six weeks ago, facts which
came to the knowledge Of officer Walsh
confirmed this opinion, and steps we're
at once taken 10 renew the search which
had been abandoned some months before.
It was understood chat Calvin, who
is a smooth faced chap, was freely
FORMULATING the streets at night, dis
guised with heavy suit Of black beard,
and that by being kept constantly posted,
through his friends, as to the movements
Of the police, he was enabled to elude
them. Various plans, looking to his cap
ture, were laid; but abandoned, on their
proving Intellectual. Finally, last night,
patrolman Walsh, being convinced that
in one of three houses, in the
southern portion of the city, Gal
win was sleeping, determined upon a
search. Accordingly, about midnight,
taking with him officer Farrell and ex-
officio Scott, be repaired to the vicinity
Of Galvin's suspected hiding place to put
his plan in execution. On reaching one
of the houses in question, Walsh and
Farrell stationed themselves at the front
doors while Scott repaired to the rear to
prevent escape in that direction. The
latter had scarcely reached the door in
the rear, when Calvin, having gotten az
intimatiou ofwhat was up, presented him
self, but on discovering the officer retired
into the house again. Having their bird
thus Gagged, the three officers entered the
building, and, after rausacking one
apartment after another, finally dis
covered Calvin between the mattresses
of bed, upon which two of his female
friends we're lying at the time, and
whose Indignation at being disturbed
at such time of night, knew no bounds.
On being drawn out, half smothered and
completely crestfallen from his place Of
concealment, the long missed and at
length found was forthwith marched
off to other quarters, from which
he was this morning transferred to the
county Jail.
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Hon TAxss AID. REsPoSslsILIrY roR
rnl SANE. well may the Radical party
vince under the terrible truth that the
people are being taxed beyond endur-
anee, and tits very well that they should
pry round for excuses and endsavor 10
shift the responsibility Of debt that
| threatens the desolAtion Of the State gov
eminent. The people begin to complain
bitterly of the oppression and seek To
know the reason Why their industry and
energy are so heavily taxed. Brown
lows organ Of the 2eih containSthe fol
lowing as an attemp. TO relieve thsir
eonsciences and TO delude the people:
Tnr Car or EsoRNous TAxEa-All
citizens Of Tennessee feel the pressure
Of taxation. Loyal men feel them no
less heavily than those who were rebels
Yet they endure them as unavoidable, in
view Of the condition 10 which the State
was left by the war, and for which they
were in no sense responsible. But they
| DO not propose reputation. Nor do
they blame tho Radical party with
having caused them. They ascribe the
true cause. The copperbeads and rebels,
however, whose misdeeds have piled
millions Of dollars debt upon the State,
whose unholy war has stagnated the bust.
ness, stayed the commerce, diminished
the resources and paralyzed the ener-
gies Of the State, with an effrontery
which should, make the devil himself
blush, charge this debt upon, adical rule.
0ut upon such arrant villainyi Do they
imagine for q moment that honest, loyal
men can be deluded by their lies, how
ever often repeated? Loyal Tennessee
ans are not fools. They cannot be hum
bugged by any such bold falsehood. 10
! 1861 these men voted eight millions Of
dollars Of the public money to be used
by Isham g. Harris, to assist the Rebel
cause, and when the Federal army under
Buel, captured Nashville, they fed South,
carrying with them the assets of the
Bank Of Tennessee and her twelve
branches. NN
We willsay, for arguments sake, that
the rebels are responsible for the indebt.
eduess of the State at the close OF the
war. Well we will then ask Gov. Brown
low why it is that taxes have continued
to increase from year to year since the
close of the war. Instead of an increase,
the taxes should have decreased, there
being no requirement for the enormous
expenditure Of money in our State
affairs.
Let us see what rate Of taxes we were
paying at the close Of the war and what
Ee now pay. We take from the Union
and american the following statement
as to the amount paid on one hundred
dollars each year from 1860 to 1868:
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AQUATICs. The picked crews of The
Memphis and Essex boat clubs re in
active training for the second match for
the championship of the Mississippi,
which is to come off, opposite Mound
City, on the afternoon of the 18th inst.
Notwithstanding The odds to be overcome
by the Memphis crew, in the superiority
of their contestants boat, as demonstra-
ted in the recent pull, they seem sanguine
Of success, and will 90 into the race with
no misgiyings. AS Memphis can now
boast of no less than FIVE clubs, the cham
pions In the coming contest will hardly
be permitted to wear their honors for any
length of time undisputed. 1t is under
stood that the Chickasaw and Desoto
clubs will challenge the winning crew,
upon the spot, aud series of races will
probably ensue before the mastery is
finally settled. The Desotos are having
new boat-built, which will probably be
launched on Thursday next The Mem
pbis Boat Club holds its monthly meeting
this evening, at their new boathouse. :
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PAscHALL House DRAwISG.-Certif-
Gates in this grand drawing can be had in
Memphis Of Mr.. E. S. Plummer, 2l2 Front
ST.; W. II. Passmore a Co., 26O Second st.,
and at Geo. Patiison 4 Co. bookstore,
3l71 Main street Circulars containing
full particulars furnished on application
to either Of the above parties. l25eodt
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TTTANTFD-To EXCHANGE; FOR I'M;
w moved city properly. about two hundred
ana 6fteeN acres Of land. with good crop On
sbout seventy acres Of tbs same. Address ).
FBARTON, at 276 Front street. o-
uT1NTED-A SITUATION AWHOLE-
w sale or retail dry goods house. ny an a
No. i Salesman; we'll acquaint ted with a. ine
hvanches az the business; a cifizcn OF TINS
c;tv fnr thirteen years, and having q large cir
Gle Of acquaintances in Arkansas. Best OF re-
f,rsnces given. Address
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FoR SALE.

TSoR SALE: LEASE OR RENT 4 TWO
story Frame House. With lot us py ~.
New County Tail. Appiy on promises.
aPTENDTn SPAN OF NEwF0UND-
a LAND fLUTS. together with their Har-
rsss- Viii be sold on SATURDAY,. August 18th, at
STOnDARD b CO.'S AUCTION FonM.
second street. between Monroe and Union;
Iad;ss and gentlemen who are fond OF fa-t
.toct should not fail to be on hand. For fur
ther information. apply NJ this office. I62e
uTILL BRS0LD. TOPAY CHtRGFS, IF
w not called for in thirty days. ONE FUR
I" = w JOHN HAIN, Arcade Sable;
Merrpb,s. Auoust X. 1861 vII-E
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The SOUTHERN HOTEL is the favorite
stopping place for the planters of Mis-
sissppi, Arkansas and West Tennessee,
the charges being reduced from So to
81 per day. The eating department is
first-rate, and the sleeping-rooms and
beds the best in the city. Free passes
to and from railroad depots to planters
in city railroad cars. The proprietors,
being old citizens, know how to please
their country friends. Captain, ]. Z.
Voolfolk, Of Senatobis, will be found in
the Hotel, and will be pleased to see his
many friends. Fifty gentlemen day
boarders at S. per week. Gentlemen
may have rooms without board at 81 to
Sc per week. Rates reduced from 50 to
81 per day. Steamboat and railroad
officers patronage solicited.
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To HpisAspo Roar ProrLr.--s M.
Guest, Just south Of South street, will,
during the fall, sell groceries, provisions,
and feed little cheaper than in the city.
Call aud try him once, and satisfy your.
aelves. N
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Our fall styles Of hats are now
being introduced. which comprise
all the leading styles, and the finest
quality OF hats that are manufac-
tured. Our sndeavor shall be, as
heretofore, TO keep hats of the best
quality OF SILK Dress, Business cass.
Hats, and the French Beavers. >.
LEIDY d. co.,
Fashionable Hatters and Furriers,
$50 Main street, OPP. Court Square.
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NOTICES.

1ToT1CE.-HAvINa BEEN APPOINTED
~ ldmin;stratrix Of the estate of Josenh
SS.kvr;St Seceased at tho August term. 1865,
Of he County Court Of Shelby county. Tenn.
iii nsrsors inhabited to said estate are notified
70 come forward a. settle with me. ana tnoss
h.vinc claims against the estate are regue.fed
10 nrssant them. properly authenticated, with
in the time allowed by law ,n,.rnm
,oe Admi-istratyix:
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DESTIsrRY.-Dr. j. B. WATSON, dentist,
can always be found during Office hours
at his new dental rooms, over his whole
sale drug emporium, No. 3ls Main street,
and ready to wait on those who prefer
his professional services (only). T
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We can see, as the years roll by since
the war, and the Brownlow government
continues its usurpation, the taxes con-
tinue to increase. The people in 1860
paid only four and three.qusrter cents
for State and school purposes, and in
1868 they paid sixty cents. Can Gov.
Brownlow explain how it is that the
rebels are responsible for the increase of
taxes2 No, be aud his party attempt to
cover up their frauds and reckless ex-
pendiiure of the peoples money by q
tissue of well assorted lies; but the intel.
Iigent people of the State cannot be
deceived. Figures will prove. The
facts are that the peoples money has
been squandered by Brownlow's usurping
government. 10
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TRY ALCEs' CIGARS.

Mrs. LAMBERT NAYS SCHOOL, for
English and French, will open at her
on Wellington street, near
Linden, on Tuesday, the Is: of Septem-
Der. g
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The CoMIsG AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
We have heard it suggested, and as we
thipk'with propriety, that the Committee
Of Arrangements for the approaching
County Fair prepare and publish at
once their premium list. As it is pro-
posed to hold the exhibition during the
coming month, and as il is desirable
that the premiums should be made
known to every planter in the county so
as to insure as great competition as pos
sible, the list should be made
public at the earliest practicable day.
We are pleased to observe the
very general interest being manifested
among al classes Of our citizens in the
resuscitation of our old County Agricul
tural and Mechanical Association, and
we trust the exhibition, to be given under
its auspices, will prove as interesting and
profitable as did those in ante belluna
days. The change in the system Of labor,
and the disposition on the part of the
planter to turn his attention to the cul-
ture of a greater diversity of products
than heretofore, when King Cotton
reigued supreme, opens up new fields Of
competition. and must have tendency
to render our fairs, in the future, of a
more interesting character. We repeat
the suggestion, that the premium list, in
the hands of the committee, be an
nouuced without delay.
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IT viii be seen from our advertising
columns that Jesse F. Brown and Miles
Owen, Esq, have formed copartnership
for doing general commission and cot
ton business Nothing need be said in
reference to either gentleman, as they
are 90 well known to the community.
Mr.. Miles Owen is remembered BY the
old settlers as one Of the early pioneers
who cut the cane and. raised The FIRST
cabin on the ChiekasAw bluff. BE has
been known favorably for thirty years as
one Of the best business men in the
country. Mr.. Brown, late cashier Of the
Branch Bank Of Tennessee. did cotton
business last year, and won a reputation
IS one Of the best eOitop statesmen in the
city. We wish the firm success
aUEEGs CuGa ans anE TIT nnUH
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IVY HUI AcADENr.-Mrs K Hays
opened her school 10 The Tenth ward
yesterday. She has procured the ser
vices Of q competent assistant for al
the higher branches Terms moderate
as other suburban SCHOOL,
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FRESH CAROLINA SHAD and roe herring,
at J. Devoto's, corner of Third and
Adams streets. 81
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View staple and fancy Dry Goods
Just received at Howell, Wood d Co.'S,
83e Main street, Southern Palace. 1855
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DRY Docks. = The committee APP
pointed at the recent meeting Of the
Chamber Of Commerce to proceed to
Cairo, Illinois, examine the sectional
dry docks at that point, and ascertain
upon what terms and conditions they can
be removed to Memphis, have just sub
mitled report 10 Col. Nelson, President
of the Chamber, setting forth at length
the result of their visit. The COMMITTEES
having had an opportunity of wit
Messing the docks in operation, report
them in fine working order. They
futher report that the docks are COM
posed of FIVE huge sections, each inde-
pendent of the other, but are attached at
pleasure, or as necessity may require.
They. are worked by two high pressure
engines, each thirty inch stroke and four
teen inches in diameter. There are also
nineteen lifting and force pumps, worked
by said engines, having a stroke of six
teen inches and q diameter of ten inches,
and capable, when necessity requires,
to throw each, say forty gallons Of
water, in five seconds. The steam
engines are supplied with one boiler
each, being fourteen feet in length, and
forty-two inches in diameter, containing
FIVE fues each. The docks have the ca
paciiy to lift any and all steamers, ex-
cept the recently built extra sized boats,
but will readily chamber a boat from two
hundred and eighty to three hundred
feet in length, and eighty feet wide over
all. Two of the sections composing
these docks were built in 1862, two
were built in 1868, and one in the
year 1866" In conclusion the
committee reports, with reference to con-
ditions of purchase and removal, that
the whole of the stock cannot be pur-
chased, but that one.half of the same
can be taken at the rate Of $85, 900 for
the whole or S42,500 for the halt, payable
one half in cash and the balance in
three and six months. The investment
is recommended as paying one in the
strongest terms by the committee, and
we doubt not the report will be acted
upon with promptness and energy.
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RECKLESS DRIvISc.-Much complaint,
and not without cause, is made of the
prevailing practice Of rapid aud reckless
driving on the residential streets Of the
city. To such an extent is this carried
IN Adams and Shelby streets in pnrticu-
lar, tina: parties resident along these
,borouehfares are compelled to restrain
their children from leaving their yards
lest, venturing upon the street, they
should be run over, and have their bodies
mangled under the hoofs and wheels Of
some passing Jehu's turnout Old also,
as we'll as young. have their persons
constantly placed in jeopardy BY the
practice, and no effort on the part of the
police should be spared to abate the evil.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-01

BUSINESS PERsoSAL.-We were pleased
to meet in the city this morning our es-
teemed friend Samuel A. Robinson, Esq,
formerly the representative here of the
old and staunch firm of Dean, Adams &
Gaff, of New Orleans, and gentleman
distinguished for all the highest business
qualities. MIR has just formed a business
connection with Thad. D. Kinman, Esq,
an enterprising citizen Of Jacksonport,
Arkansas, and opened at that place, un-
der the firm of Robinson & Kinman, q
general receiving, forwarding and COM
mission house. The firm will also act as
general steamboat agents and CONNER
cial brokers, and offer liberal advances
on all consignments of cotton and other
produce. We commend the house to the
citizens of Jacksonport and the public
generally.
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Tbs CoScERr To-NIoHr-The mach
talked Of concert at St. Peters church
comes of this evening. a, eight o'clock
From the list Of distinguished profess
SIGNALS and amateurs who are to perform
on the occasion. the entertainment
promises to be one Of the rArest that has
ever come OF in our city. With the
pleasure Of the foe music to be heard,
the people eau have the opportunity Of
contributing to a religious cause.
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. CAsH.-Persons wishing TO dispose Of
diamonds and watches, can call on M.
Pump, No. Ga Jefferson street l
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School Scar. in snail warrants, 10 &C
coumodais taxpayers. st citizsss USiOn
Bank.
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and othsrs Who desire q trade from EnstsIn
Arkanraa. Cash crderH frr n1rertilInr and
Euhacnption pronptly attended o.. Term 81
lou 81 cthsr southen papura eod-4l
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We are daily receiving our stock Of
Fall and winter Dry Goods. Howell,
wood a Co., 332 Main street. IH

LosowoRrH's NArIvr wSrs-GoLprs
WrDDrso, SPARKLING CArAwBA, STILL
CArAwBA, Erc.-The wines from the
Longworth vineyard and winehouse have
attained a worldwide celebrity for their
excellence, and in purity, fruiiy flavor
and bouquet, they are surpassed by none
in the market, either native or foreign.
Sold by A. Vaccaro & Co. and Forster.
Kealhofer IL Co. cod l6O
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DEEDS, Leases, Bills of Lading. Dray
Tickets, and all kinds of Blanks for sale
at this Office. I
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CHOICE BUTTER always ON hand
by Il. D. Plummer. 2I2 Front street.
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. Oar d .

Erw ORLraxs. Auvus, II. ISIS.
lIEssRS. MAYER, MARSHUEIz A CO.,
Nl Of Memphis. are TIE only ones for whom
will hereafter 81 MP orders for that market
They are authorized 10 sell ny cigars 10 dealers
At factory prices.
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CHoIcRsr family supplies of all kinds,
at j. Devotos, corner of Third and
Adams. 50
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THE VARIErIEs.-The doors of this
favorite resort were re.opened to the pub
lie last evening, and the new company
made their frst bid for favoritism with
the patrons of the establishment. Some
time before the ourtaia-which, by the
way, is a new one, and elected much ad-
miration-went up, every seat in the
body of the house was taken, and as the
Performance progressed the crowd be-
come denser The old favorites, Misses
DeVere, Whitney, Grey, and Henrietta,
we're received with rounds Of applause,
and the greeting extended the new corners,
Misses Evans and Marie, wax scarcely less
enthusiastic. Porter and Cummings, the
" end men," both made decided hits, and
Mr.. Berry, the stage manager, and new
card" 10 his comic sketches and char
acser transformstions was unanimously
voted aimmense.r The entire company
appear in another capital bill tonight
Mna N. W. HAssaH's school viii be
opened ct No. 81 Exchange street ex-
tended. Monday. September !, 1868. 5
Genss'faii style sfrk hats new ready
"a wheaton A Co.'s -
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SEWING MACHINES repaired at No. 1853
Main street. WIZ
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The SOUTHERN HOTEL is the favori

RUSSELL & DoDsoS's, 279 Second St,
is the place to get painting done cheap. t
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A FIRST. CLASS MEDIUx FOB ADvER-
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Special Notices.

Cough.-Eo Cure, No Pay.-FoRRKsT's Ju-
SIPER TAR is warranted to cure Cough, Group.
Hoarseness. Throat and Lung Diseases. or the
price positively refunded. instantaneous re-
lief produced. Tryit. Ifnot satisfied. return
the empty bottles and get your money back.
D. F. GOODYEAR. $40 Second street. Agent.
Price. So cents. SIT
Conjugel Love, and the Happiness Of
True Marriage.-E for young men, on
the Errors, Abuses and Diseases which destroy
the Manly Powers and create impediments to
MARRIAGE. with sure means of relief. Sent
in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Ad-
dress HOWARD. ASSOCIATION. Box p.
Philadelphia-Pa. f74s
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county Jail.

Our fall sty les OF hats are now being
Introduced, which comprise all the
leading styles, and the finest quality
of hats that are manufactured. Our
endeavor shall be, as heretofore, to
keep hats of the best quality of Silk
Dress, Business Cass. Hats, and the
French Beavers.
LEIDY a. CO.,
Fashionable Hatters and Furriers,
289 Main street, opp. Court square.
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OLD HATS made new at 1884 Main st. t
Accident InsuranceatI is Madison st.
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Fall style silk hats just received mt
wheaton d Co.'S, Iss Main street. 1a

NICHOLSON pavement MEETING. - An
adjourned meeting of citizens was held
at the Ferguson Hall, last night, to hear
the report of the com mittee to ascertain
the number of persons who would unite
in defense against suits now being
brought to enforce the Nicolson pave
ment tax, and, also, the committee to Sc
lect attorneys. The attorneys selected
were reported, and also a long list Of
names of citizens, representing many
thousand feet of property. But the list
being incomplete, aud it being desired to
make the same as full as possible, the
meeting adjourned to Saturday night at
the engine house, on the corner Of Adams
and Second streets At that time II is
expected the required arrangements will
be completed, and i, is hoped there viii
be full attendance Of those interested
in the matter, to whom. Of course, the in
vitasion is confined. Committeeman who
have not been furnished withthe required
form for subscription, will receive them
on application Af,his Office.
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Our fall styles Of hats are now being
introduced, which comprise, all the
leading styles, and the finest quality
OF hats that are manufactured. Our
endeavor shall be, as heretofore, To
keep hats Of the best quality, Of SILK
Dress, Business Cass. Hats. ana the
French Beavers.
LEIDY a. CO.,
Fashionable Hatters and Furriers,
269 Main street, opp. Court square.
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TEE attention Of capitalists is called
to the sale Of two fne lots, on the Over
ton tract, said lots being sold by order Of
the County Court, on the fifth day Of Sep
TENDER, in front Of The courtroom. Titles
perfect s