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TRUST SALE.

by VIRTUE AND AUTHORITY OF A
ID Deed Of Trust made By smith Wilson 70
secure certain payments therein expressed.
which Deed u registered in the hegister's
Office Of shelbF eoouty. in Book No. 81, Part
First, pages 43s and $40. will. on
The Twelfth Day of January, Is7e,
in front of the Court House. in the city Of
Memphis, proceed 70 SELL Tor cash. the fol-
iewirg described LAND. lying IN the county
OF shelby, Tennessee, Civil District No.
10. beginning at a stake. The southE e.t corner
OF lots No. and s, 10 range 6, section ], thence
north IS chains 3 links 70 a stake in
j. q. Meachsn's east boundary line thence
east % chains aud q links 10 stake with dog-
wood pointers: thence south ii chains and 43
links 10 stake 10 the " inchester line thence
east with the Winchester line Is chains and
10 links T. black oak then e south Z chains
and 20 links TO a stale. with poplar and sweet
gum pointers; thence west 30 chains 10 the be-
ginning.
/ will convey as Trustee only.
7. c. BLtCkLtY. Trustee.
This sth November, 1862 5a-llOf
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Mississippi d tennessee h. 4.
Change of Time.

ON and after Sunday. Nov. IA. 1859; until
~ further notice: trains will run as ioilow;; |;
at 70 m, making direct connection i9r Now
Orleans. Vickshurg and all points South.
ExPRKss daily. leave M mphis at a:l5 ?. M.
makipg direct connection for Coheeyliie' aver
Valley, Oxford, Holly Springs, and all points
north Of Grenada on Mississippi Central rail
road.
Sc Baggage checked throush:
Procure tickets at 1914 Main street, or at
the depot.
Omnibuses will call for passengers and check
baggage in any part of the city, by leaving
orders at 237% Msin street.
A. s. LIV ERM0RE, Cent sup't.
@. p. OAKLEY. Gent Ticket Ag't. l64-ss
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,MedicaI Notice.

nR. q. 81. CADE, LATE VISITING
IL physiciaa Of the Charity Hospital. New
Orleans, La, and for the last three years sur
geon of the U. S. Post Hospital at Jackson,
Miss. respectfully tenders his profe sional SER
vices to the citizens of Memphis end ciniy.
given to all diseases peculiar to fenaes also,
venereal, syphilis. tumors. and all chronic dis
eases.
I5-iO-I4 No. III BeaF st-eet.
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PUBLIC DIRECTORY
Election Notice.

THE following persons are appointed Judges
i Clerks and Deputy Commissioners to opeI
and hold an election, in the following district
and places, on
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SPICER & SH A RIP E ,
354 Main st., Magevney Block,

EREsH ARRIVALS by rail this day:
New Currants,
New Cfirons,
New Raisins,
New Turkish Prunes,
New Figs.
New italian Maecaroni,
New Edam Cheese,
Cocoa Nuts, Oranges, Cider,
And other nice goods at fair prices.
at SPGCFR h SHARPE.
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Election Notice.

TN accordance with the order of the Honor
/ able County Court Of Shelby county. will
open and hold an election, on
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THE following named Judges and Clerks are
i hereby appointed to- open and hold an cleo
amendment of the Constitution of the State of
Tennessee,
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Through Tickets, at Reduced Rates,

Can be procured at the Conn any's Office, 2371z
Main street. and at Depot, head OF Main street.
S6 Baggage Checked at depot, or by the
Memphis City Transfer Company, at Hotels,
private residences, or on board boats, to all
principal points East and North.
Ticket Office. 237H Main street.
SAM. b. JONES, Superintendent,
SELL HOWELL. PASSENGER Agent. 62-t
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Saturday, December Is, 1869

To fill the vacancies Of Magistrates and COpsta-
bles in the several districts. To- Wit:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
NO MORE FOREIGN TER RITO
RY TO BE PURCHASED.

2 General Grant, in his rejection ofthc va
ried oyertures by the Government of Sar>
Domingo looking 10 tue session or lease
of ports in that country to the United
States for naval stations, gives a pretty
strong indication that the poilCy of acqui-
sition OF foreign territory by purchase will
not be continued by him. This is not
promising to the hopes of Denmark that
Stewards treaty for tine purchase Of her
West India Islands will be ratified.
Grant is right in this matter. We want
no more foreign territory at present. and
We shall want no more hereafter, save that
which, by the inevitable LAWS of political
gravitation, will fall naturally to our pos
session. The policy of colonial depend,
cncies is inconsistent with our system of
government. Ours is and must be an en-
tire nationality, in which all the people
must be governed by the same national
laws, and be entitled to the same national
rights and privileges. During the war it
was supposed that the tide of European
emigration would be diverted from the
United States 10 the other States on the
American Continent, but that has proved
delusion. Neither British Provinces.
nor Mexico, nor Brazil, nor any of the
Central American States, have been able
To attract any portion of the population
which is leaving Europe for a new home
in the west. The political power and the
strength, the population, the wealth and
the annual prod cts of this country. arc
increasing at such rate that the adioin
ing States arc comparatively growing less
and weaker, and more helpless every day.
Instead of sending ministers abroad seeks
ing to purchase islands. aud kingdoms, re-
publics and States, it will require, during
!he remainder of this century, the most
skillfnl sIateshanship to dreuent the fore,
ing of such things upon us without cost,
but fastcrihan we can conveniently or
safely receive them. Our trouble will he
not the inability to get what we need, but
to reject whole States and nationalities
offered to us as a free gift.-1rib,tne.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
ENCO UTTERED Il SKUNK.

We have a heard good story told of
an encounter between an ex>constable of
certain township not far distant and a
little animal called a skunk, which occur,
red few days ago. But before we tell
the story we must refer TO the fact that the
gentleman alluded to was born and reared
on d farm until grown, yet he had never
seen skunk. During the late war lie
was in the army. and from active service
he was seized with disease that. result
ed in his losing the sense of SMELL His
ability 10 detect an odor ofany kind has
long since departed, and SO far as his tell
ing the difference between the scent ef a
rose and that Of barn yard. it would be
just as sensible to ask corps to decide
the difference,
While out in the country a few days
ago, he noticed little animal running
along the path in front of him.. 1t was
Beautiful little thing, and he naturally de.
sired to possess it, little dreaming that it
was formidable beast, that it would not
do 10 tamper with He Immediately gave
chase, and was rapidly gaining upon
it. when it gave ou: peculiar odor that
is never forgotten by any person who ev-
er encountered it once, and which has
never failed to pvt to fight any hunter in
America. But in this case the animal
made mistake. Sweetness wasted on
the desert air does not express the failure
Of the poor skunk to drive off our ex-con,
table, who warmed up. to the work and
soon canght the animal. At this point
there was some fun.s He finally threw il
down and killed it with a stick.
Upon on returning to the house. his
friends caught the vile scent, and ran to
windward of him to escape the vile odor.
He learned that he had encountered q
skunk, and was told that he was not in
condition 10 see company. "A skunk
yelled the victim. We'll l thought that
air was the thickest ever felt n my life.
-Nc,U Albany Ledger.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

There was a hush in that princely parlor
broken by only what seemed to be smoth
cred sob from some manly bosom. The
bride stood yet upright, with quivering
lips, and tears stealing to the outward
edge of her Iashes Her beautiful arm
had lost its tension, and the glass, with its
little troubled se,i wave, came slowly to-
wards the range of her vision She spoke
again; every lip was mute. The voice
was low, faint, yet awfully distinct she
still fixed her sorrowful glance en- the
wine emp.
sit is evening now; the great white
moon is coming up, and her beams lay
gently on his forhead. He moves not; his
eyes are set in their sockets; dim are their
piercing glances; in vain his friend whis
pers the name of father, sister-death is
there. Death, and no soft hand, no gen.
tie voice to bless and sootbe him His head
sinks back; one convulsiye shudder, he is
dead.'
A groau ran through the assembly, so
vivid was her description, so uneartEly
her look, so inspiring her manner that
what she described seemed actually 10
have taken place then and there. They
noticed. also, that the bridegroom hid his
hands in his face and was weeping.
Dead she repeated again, her lips
quivering faster and faster, and her voice
more and more broken, ''and there they
scoop him grave, and there without a
shrcud, they lay him down in that damp,
'reeking earth. The only son of proud
father the only idolized brother of "a fond
sister. And he sleeps to-day IN that dis
tant country. with no stone 10 mark the
spot. There he lies-my fathers SONNY
own twin brother victim to this deadly
poison. Father, she exclaimed, turning
suddenly, while tie tears rained down her
beautiful cheeks, Dear, father shall
drink this now?"
The form of the old Judge was con-
! vulsed with agony. He raised his head
but in smotbered voice he faltered--'NO
no, my child, in Gods name no."
She lifted the glitlerng goblet, and let.
ting it suddenly fall TO the floor, it was
dashed into a thousand pieces. Many a
fearful eye wat ched her movements, and
instantaneously every glass was transferred
to the marble table on which it had beer
prepared. Then, as she looked at the
fragments of crystal, she turned TO the
company saying. Let no friend hereafter
who loves me tempt me to peril my sou
for wine. Not firner the everlasting bill.
than my resolve. God helping me, never
to touch or taste that terrible poison. And
he to whom have given my hand, who
watched over my brothers dying form II
that last solemn hour, and buried the deal
wanderer there by the river, in that lane
of gold, will, trust, sustain me in that
VIII you not my dear husband"
His glistening eye, his sad, sweet smile
was his answer.
The Judge left the room. and when al
hour after he returned, and with mor
subdued manner took part in the enter
tainment Of the bridal guests, no one coult
fail to read that lie too, had determined t.
dash the enemy at once and froever iron
his princely home.
Those who were present at that we'd
ding, can never forget that impression
solemnly made. Many from that hou
foreswore the social glass.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

although each weuld assert that she was
in great hurry, there would be so end TO
their talk 1t was said that everybody
was coming from the highlands, the whole
ofMurgthal. and all within thirty hours
distance. for the connection was large.-
There was great excitement at the town
well; no girl would put on new dress
in order to enjoy the surprise of her
friends on thatsday. Absorbed in their
numerous questions and chatter, they
would forget to draw the wafer, aud Lit
lie Barefoot, who came last, wonld 60 of
first with her pail full. What did the
dance concern her! And yet ii seemed to
ht that she heard music everywhere.
Uron the day itself, little Barefoot had
much running 10 do in The house, for she
had 10 dress Rosel. She received many a
scret cuff. which she bore without word
Of complaint
Rose. had fine suit of hair, and she
wished 10 make the most of it. She in,
tended TO try tosdayto make something
new. She wished to have maria Iherese
braid, as an ingenious celifure of fourteen
small plaits is called, whicn she thought
would figure as novelty. Little Bare
foot succeeded in accomplishing tAis diff,
fieult task: but she had scarcely finished,
when Rosel, in fit of bad temper, tore it
TO pieces. af ~, tnasl
She looked furious with her dishivelled
hair hanging about her face, but she was
still beautiful and stately girl, possessing
powerful attractions, whose whole bearing
and manner said: e.f' -~
'Fhe man that | marry must driee at
least four horses.' E s..
In TACT many young farmers had paid
their addresses TO her. but she did not seem
inclined to favor any of them. She finally
dressed her hair in the usual style, with
two plails, which were intertwined with
red ribbons, hung down her back unit:
they almost touched the ground. Her
dress was now complete, and she required
boquet. Her own flowers had run wild
from neglect, ard in spite of all protesta-
tion, Little Barefoot was at last obliged to
allow her nearly all the flowers from the
dearly cherished plants in her window
Rosel wished also TO have the little rose
mary; but Little Barefoot said she would
be torn to pieces before she would give it
up; and Rosel mocked and laughed at her
and said that single goose driver, who
had been taken into the house out of pity,
ought not to show such willfulness. Lit
tie Barefoot did not answer, but looked at
Rosel with glance that caused her eyes
to fall. She had just displaced red 10
sette on her shoe, and Little Barefoot had
knelt down 10 fastcn it on again, when Ro-
sci, half rcpcntinglyy., and at the sametime
halfjestingly, said to her:
Little Barefoot, insist on your going
with US 10 the dance to>day.
(TD he EODfinUpH \
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
SEVEN FOOLS.

l The envious men-who sends<sway
his mutton because the person next t.
him Is eating venison.
The jealous man-who spreads HE
bed with singing --nettle. and then sleeps
in it. rt
; 2. The proud man-who gets wet thro
sooner than tide in the carriage of an in
ferier. ,
4. The litigious man--who goes TO law
in the hope OF ruinidg his opponent, ane
gets ruined himself. nr>e
3. The extr avagant man--wlso buys 3
herring and hires carriage to carry II
home.
6. The angry man-who learns the oph
icleide because he is annoyed by Tie
playing OF his neighbor's piano. .cvs
z. The ostentatious man--whe illun.i.
mates the out side of his house the mos
brilliantly and sits inside in the darhJ
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
SOL WING A DIFFICULTY

A grandson OF the Governor of Virginia
a child of some four or five summers was,
on visit to his maternal ancestor WHO is
a wealty stakeholder in Ohio. One day
after making Lis first visit to Sunday
School, and being duly impressed with the
religious lessons taught thele, he took bis
grandfather down on the farm TO show
and gather the fruit Of large walnut tree;
on the way, the little fellow, with the phi>
losophy which reads sermons in stones,
said
Grandpa, who do all these words and
fields belong toy' ,i
Who, said the matter of fact gentle
man, to me-.
No sir responded the boy, they be-
long to God -
1he grandfather said nothing until they
reached the richly laden tree, when he
5. well my boy TO whom does this Tree
belong?' 81 4
This was a poser, and for moment the
boy hesitated; bnt castings longing look
upon the nuts, replied
We'll, grandfather the tree belongs to
God, but the nuts are ours
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
Il YOUNG GIRL KIDNAPPED
IN GRANT COUNTY.

From The Marion Chronicle.
The community in the western part of
Washington, township, about five miles
north OF Marion, was thrown into excite,
. ment en- Sunday evening last by the an,
nouncemept that the daughter OF Mrs
Smith, widow lady, was missing. The
girl, who is about sixteen years cd went
out in tie evening to look for some cows.
Not returning, even at late hour, the
alarm was given, and parties trayerscd
the ne;ghborhood in every direction, con-
tinuing the fruitless search until ming.
The report reached town, when a meeting
was hastily called, aboa, ten o'clock, and
a number of citizens of Marion Joined the
search.
About this time the lost was found,
about eight mise frome home, in the
southeastern part of Washington towns
ship, endeavoring 10 find her way back
She reported that she had been seized by
strange man, who tied her hands with a
rope, AMI compelled her TO follow him.
That he took her southeasterly direction
across fields, through woods, and then
east some distance into Van Buren town
ship, full ten miles from home, when about
daylight, with an oath he tsld her 10 GO
home, and left her. She reports that he
attempted no violence further than in
compelling her TO follow him. Fer ,srf
p She describes the man as being five feet
six inches high, about thirty years of age,
long black whiskeIs aud moustache, dark
hat and clothes, coat, long tailed frock,
and flannel shirt, and had sixshooter
revolver. Every effort has been made to
discover such an individual,' but as yet
fruitless,
We will state that it is supposed by
some that The girl wandered off alone,
through temporary alteration of mind
but this is only submission, and we give the
facts as related by herself. =. .,....
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20

THE BRIDAL WINE cur.
A TRUE SCENE.

Pledge with wine-pledse with wine
cried the young aud thoughtless Harvey
" ood "Pledge with wine, ran through
the brilliant crowd.
The beautiful bride grew palc-ihe
decisive hour had come. She pressed her
white hands together, and the leaves OF
her bridal wreath came quicker, and her
beaIt beat wilder
Yes, Marion, lay aside your scruplss
for once said the Judge, in q low tone
going toward his. daughter; 'the company
expect it, Do not SO seriously infringe
on the rules Of etiquette: in your own
house act as you please, but in mine, for
this once please me-" 9id
Every eye was turned toward the bridal
pair. Marion's principles were well
known. Harvey had been convivalist,
but OF late his irienGs noticed the change
in his manners, the difference in his hab
iis-but tonight they watched him to see
as they sneeringly said, il he were tied
Down to woman opinion SO soon.
Pouring brimniing beaker, they held
it with tempting smiles toward Marion.
She vas very pale, though more composed
and her hand shook not, as smiling back,
she gratefully accepted the crystal bnnper
and raised it to her lips. But scarcely
had she done so, when every hand was
arrested by her piercing exclamation OF
"Oh how terrible" ..
What is ii?' cried one and all, throng-
ing together, for she had slowly carried
the glass at arm s length, and Was fixedly
regardingi it as though it were some hideous
object.
"Wait, she answered, while an inspired
light shown from her eyes. ''waii, and
will tell you. / see, she added slowly
pointing one jewelled finger at the SPAR
king ruby liquid, "a sIglit that beggars all
description; and yet listen, will paint it
for you if can. 1t is lonely spot; tall
mountains, crowned with verdure. rise in
awful sublimity around, river runs
through it, and bright flowers grow 10 the
waters edge. There is a thick warm mist
that the sun seeks yaInly to pierce; trees
lofty and beautiful, waive to the airy
motion of the birds; but there group Of
Indians gather; they fit to and lro with
something like sorrow upon their dark
brows; and in their midst lies manly form
but his cheeks, how deathly; his eyes wild
with the fitful FIRE OF fever. One friend
stands beside him, nay, should say
knecls; for he is pillowiDg that poor man
on his breast fea
'Genius in ruins. Oh, the high, holy
looking brow! Why should death mark
il, and he so young? Look how he throws
the damp curls, see him clap his handsl
hear his thrilling shrieks for life; mark
how he clutches at the form of his com>
panions imploring to be saved: Oh! hear
him cal piteously his fathers name. See
hin twine his fingers together as he
shrieks for his sister-his only sister--the
twin of bis soul, weeping for him I'd his
native land" aas t-eis, @-
"See.' she exclaimed, while. the bridal
party shrank back, the unsteady wine
trembling in her faltcring grasp, while the
Judge fell overpowered, "his arms are
lifted to heaven; he rrayes now wildly, for
mercy; hot fever rushes through his veins
The friend beside him is weeping; awe>
strikcn the dark men move Silently away
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-20
9aettu.
THE LITTLE BUGLER.

i - E.
When the April Eun shone brightly
After winters chilling night,
And each bill and vale looks smiling
Meath the genial glows of light;
When the suns first dewy kisses
Caused the tiny buns TO swell,
With his blue eyes dim and fearful
Willie spoke his last farewell.
''Gsod bye mother, am going
Going with The boys in blue,
But the strife will soon be over,
Then III hasten back to you.
And that you may know I'm coming
Zen before my form you see,
When reach the bill top yonder,
l will play the reveille."
Cold the round white moon was beaming,
Where had ragged the ficrcest fight;
And the bloody dew was cleaning
Tear-dreps of the battle night;
And The mournfnI wind seemed signing
A sad requiem for the slain;
Brushing with its wing the dying, ..
As it swept across the plain.
tta.t. -
Where were strewn The corpses thickest,
With his lips all white with pain, -
Forth from little Willie's bugle
~SCame the reveiIles refrain
And his eyes were dim and vacant.
For his mind began TO roam.
Watching friends heared low voiced whis-
pers
OF his far off northern home
'Yes. I'm coming dearest mother,
Don't you hear my bugle play7
ALI. TO you;'so long you've waited. as
This will be happy day. -
See. there is little brother Jamie,
lie is watching for me, too;
He'll fell proud TO see his brother
In his uniform of blue.
Tears fell on that CORY pillow.
Tears from eyes unused to weep;
For they saw the little bugler s.tsa
Soon would drop away to sleep;
Sec. there's mother by the cottage
With her hand upon her brow;
Yes, she s heard me, and she's watching,
Will she know her " lille now"
Faint and fainter grew the whispers,
White and whittier grew the check;
While the faces clustered round him
Looked the pray yers they could ro:
speak.
Slowly closed the dropping eyelids;
Pain and suffering now was past;
With whispered God, and 'MotLer,'
Willie had gone home at last