The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-10-28
MrMrnIs, TENN Oct. Is 1859.

MEMPHIs, TKNN, Oct. Is 1859.
a hurried trip by rail anywhere at pres
ent, is quite feat for one to perform, while
there is no more risk OF human life than
there ever was-and, thanks TO the care and
attention ofthe cautious conductors and an
gineers of the New Orleans, Central and
Mississippi q Tennessee Railroads. there l.
very seldom any one injured upon thos'
roads-there Is no way to avoid the dust; its
clouds are incessant. and in spite of all eff
forts at protection its fine particles find their
way into the cars, cover you as with the dusl
of ages, gets into your ears. eyes and nos
trils, and If you should perchance peep into
glass you could hardly swear 70 your own
identity. A little mischief OF true feminine
LONELINESS and worth assured me, most posi-
lively, that had Mr., 5een her upon her
arrival at her destination. recently, no mat
ter how much he loved her, her horrid APP
pearauce would have chilled his loVe-h'
would not have acknowledged her. But So
headlong is everything now-a-days, that
neither rain nor sun, dust nor snow stops
railroad speed. charges railroad eating
houses, a Ia Dauitdire, and is almost dissats
tied when at his journeys end, that II T.
over.
If railroad trains and other places are
overwhelmed with dust Memphis can boast
Audl ucT sLTttNS are iftts ut CITY
has replaced her quagmires and mud-rnts
with the celebrated Nicholson pavementand
know of no more agreeable treat than a
drive over Memphis. With her smooth and
elastic pavement, her crowded aud elegant
stores, magnificent hotels, handsome dwell.
lings. her hum of business, and last, though
not least her pretty women. there Is much
to attract and entertain in Memphis. She h
a growing, stirring. live city: reminding IL
very much OF the enterprising cities of the
West, and with the many railroads leading
into the place, with the public spirit, bber-
ality and energy displayed by her citizens
Memphis has a fubGre not surpassed a.
glorious results by any city of the South
Already has she wrested thousands of dol
lars OF trade from New Orleans, Mobile. ST.
Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati. and tia
first city, in particular, must look To hes
railroad extensions or she will lose still NOR
by Memphis rivalry.
Memphis enjoys undoubtedly a very en-
viable position as a commercial centre and
her enterprising citizens have not been be-
hind in gradually developing her natural
advantages; they have built up an imm ems,
trade here and invited population which,
has increased from 10000 1864. to 20 OOOim
1869. With the emphis a. FL Paso railroad
completed to the Pacific, Memphis become
second In Importance TO no city west Of the
Rocky Mountains.
Politics here are quiet now Tennessee Ia.
just passed through one of those political
throes which couvulses the civil element
from center to circumfercnce-and all Ten
nessee rejoices at the glorious results. by
which 100000 Of her best population hav.
been restored TO their political rights. The
press here l. warmly engaged in discussing
the merits and demcrits of the irrcpressihl,
Ex-President, aud the Appeal of esterday
had near two columns OF panegyrIcs OF A
J by the Avalanche and Nashville Banner
which now opposes JOhnson's election To the
United States senate. The bold and trench
ant Avalanche is making "A gallant fight
against MIR. johnson, and the man does MOI
live who knows exactly what the result vii
be before the Legislature OF Tennessee. which
has adjourned until Tuesday TO confer with
their constituents as 20 this momentum,
question.
Mississippi politics comes in for a good
share of the topic of conversation In all cir
Giles here and upon all the trains that |
travelled. The Appeal calls upon the
Democracy Of Mississippi TO organize for the
campaign and ignore both Dent and Alcorn.
but the Avalanche is enthusiastic in its sup
port of Dent, and 40 are most all Mississip-
plans here, regardless Of former political
predictions. While Gen. Alcorn l. admit
ted To be a gentleman Of marked ability. the
party at the head of which is Judge Dent. T.
looked upon as the one best deserving OF
support and the one whose success will come
nearer restoring the State To peace and pros
perity. "Let us have peace"
The depots all along the road are begin
ming TO be crowded with cotton for shipment
every station is alive with cotton wagons
merchants are receiving and disposing Of
immense quantities Of all descriptions of
goods. and all things indicate an unusual de-
gree of prosperity In the country. The
freedmen are lively their purses plethoric
with greenbacks, and "sharp trades" being
driven by them with the newsboys on the
cars for ''gift candy containing nice spec
linens of genuine pinchback iewelry. They
have a good time discussing politics and
some of their views Of the situation" are
provokingly rich.
AS passed Sardis. the home of my old
friend rip Van Winklen extensive pre-
parations were in progress for a splendid
County Fair. The buildings looked tasteful
though not completed, and the Major (who
is President Of the Fair AssociatIon) was
represented to be up to his eyes In business
experimenting the details.
In conclusion, | cannot omit 10 speak n
word in behalf OF the enteNainment given
the traveller at the Peabody, where &. u
Galloway and his genial Chief Clerk. both
formerly of the Worsham, will be found
ever ready 10 attend 70 the comforts of their
patrons. And speaking ~ hotels brings 20
mind that the Railroad Eating House on the
Central. at 90 miles siding. has recently
changed hands, and as now conducted by
Messrs. 4. +. Fultz and Thos. Tate, there Is
no complaint on the part of any one. They
give YOU good square meal every time.
OBADIAH.