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Final Settlement.

7 HAVE this day fled with the Clerk Of the
Il Probate Court OF shelby county NV Anal
nsxad OF Mathew Hunt, deceased and v-1iI
apply at the September term Of said eonrt
for confirmation OF same, and for nav rsia
persons interested are hereby notified 49, r.
Pniss August 10, 1870. NJ. VETTER. ADMIT
L. B. Mcfarland, Attorney, anil "
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WANTED.
English and Classical School,
sO8 THIRD STREET,

VIZ z. MITCH ELL Principal. The session
w of lS70-7l opens on the LIST of September
next. The course of instruction Is prepara-
tory TO University course, and includes the
Greek and Latin Languages, the entire course
Of pure mathematics and the usn al Engfish
branches y
For circulars apply to the Principal at the
school -rOom. ant
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"a bumper at parting"-This oc-
ours, sometimes, when a steamboat
gives final jolt against the pier be-
fore going on ahead,
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FOR VICKsBURG.
ARKANSAS RIVER LINE.
FOR WHITE RIVER

Memphis, White and Little Red River U. 5.
Mail Tuesday Packet-For Helena. Friars'
Point, DeVans Blun, SeaFcy, Augusta and
JscksOnport; connecting at DeNali's Biun
with train for Little Rock and Hot Springs.
LEGAL LTENDER--...-..John d. Elliott. master
lin place OF steamer DesArel,
This elegant and feet passenger
steamer will leave a above =
TUESDAY, S0th. Inst. at pm.
ELLIOTT & MILLER. Agents,
aus Promenade street. opp. Landing.
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The WAR.

LawIsss Violence Of the PrussIsns -esasr
Osity Of ParIslan women-The Rich vie
s with enc Another ln Devctlsats
5sa5 Sick and Wounded SoIdIsrs.s
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sB- We have special correspondents NOV
ing with each division OF the opposing forces
OF France and Prussia and news agencies IN
the principal capitals-LONDOS, PARIS,
BERLIN. MADRID, VIENNA and FLOR
ENCE-so that nothing OF an important news
character escapes our vigilant representa-
tiYes.
RP Our News Agencies IN the principal
cities Of Europe, and our system OF traV VelinG
correspondents have been long estaol1shed-a
fact the readers of the HERALD have no doubt
become familiar with. and as our letters nom
all parts of the Eastern Hemisphere for years
past have fully proven.
NF We do not pretend that our comments
upon the war, or that our opinions upon the
probable success OF either belligereut in con-
templated movements, come bv cable. Our
only aim is TO give to the public the fullest,
the most reliable, and the most authentic re-
cord Of facts as they oc(ur in the grand OPP
eratlons Of the contendiFg armies.
sS- The NEW YORK DAILY HERALD will
be furnished TO subscribers at ths rate OF 81 90
per month. The WEEKLY HERALD VIII be
sent by mail for 50 90 3 year.
] g. BENNETT,
aus Editor and Proprietor.
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Farm ror sale.

DESIRABLE FARM of FORTY acres for
N sale i've miles south of N Memphis: well
Improved; dne orchard; excellent water and
all necessary buildings.
Apply to John Brown, on the premises or
to Judge Thomas Leonard, 81 Main street,
Memphis. Tennessee. au27
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LONDON, August GA movement in
aid of the French and German wounded
has become universal in England.
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MARYLAND JUSTICE.
A Brothers. Marriage at
the Pistols Mouth

The Baltimore Gazette, of the 25th
instant, has the following novel case:
Frank Duhurst was arraigned before
Justice Wheeler, yesterday, on the
charge Of threatening TO shoot Charles
Gillian, and forcing him to marry Eliza
beth Duhurst, a sister of the first named.
Robert Everett was also taken into GUS
tody, charged with being accessory to
the alleged outrage. During the exam
ination the complainant, Gillian,
modest youth of about nineteen sum
mers, detailed his connection with the
case in substance as follows: Several
weeks since he met Miss Duhurst at her
residence on Lexington street near
Poppleton, and being attracted by her
personal appearance and fascinating
manners, became an attentive adInirer
and visitor. During one of these visits
he was led to believe that his would-be
afhanced was not as chaste as snow,
and he soon after ceased his visits to her
residence. After having absented him
self for several days, he received on Sat
urday last tender missive from his fair
friend, containing a request for an i'm
mediate interview. He at once obeyed
the summons, and, on entering, found
Miss Duhurst reclining carelessly in an
srm-chair, and in a few moments they
we're both engaged in an interesting con-
versation. In few minutes after the
appearance of the luckless lover, Frank
Duhurst, the brother, entered the apart
ment suddenly from the rear, and, draw
ing a revolver loaded and capped,
pointed it at the terrified youth; and, af
ter insinuating that his sisters charac-
ter had been ruined, demanded that he,
Gillian, should instantly offer the only
redress in his power, and marry her. He
was very coolly informed that unless he
yielded to the arrangement at once, his
life would pay the forfeit. In view of the
peculiar surroundings the frightened
lover consented hastily to the marriage
Duhurst at once called his friend and
ordered him to procure license and the
services of minister, both of which in
dispensable articles were in due time
obtained, and in the twinkling of an eye
the happy pair" were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony, the minister,
whose name does not transpire, it is sup
posed being ignorant of the nature of
the case. The happy man " was then
permitted to depart, which he did at
once, and left the city for several days
to avoid meeting his bride" He finally
concluded to return and brave the con-
sequences, and accordingly did so yes
terday, and obtained warrants for the
arrest of Duhurst and Everett, both of
whom, after the examination, were re-
leased on security to appear at the Grim
inal Court. The affair has created con-
siderable excitement in the western sec
ton of the city, where the parties are
known.
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Some people think that the war will
check the supply Of German toys for the
holidays.
The London Medical Press says that
tight boots are ascertained to have a
most injurious effect on the vision.
"Bedad," said an Irishman, if a
Yankee were cast away on a desert
island bed begin selling maps to the in
habitanis"
A little girl, looking at the picture Of
Eve in a Boston gallery, exclaimed;
"0h, mother, should think that woman
would be afraid Of grasshoppers."
The Chinese 10 California are rapidly
acquiring the qualities necessary for citi-
zenship. Some Of the best burglars In
San Francisco are Celestials. -'
When King William started for the
front from Berlin, Pauline Lucca and
Mile Taglioni sent him bouquets to the
depot, as they did when he started fer
the war in Bohemia in 1866.
Bulwer, it is said, receives $4,000 from
Jarret 4 Palmer for a new Eve act classic
drama to be produced at Niblo's Garden.
This, It is said, is the largest price ever
paid for a manuscript play.
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THE OLD LETTER.
Publisher and Proprietor.


Shall burn this little letter,
Wrapped around with faded bands?
Or do you think had better
Let il fall in other hands?
Oh, it tells Of a refusal
OF a maid to be my bride;
And know tits worth perusal,
Strangely to me she replied.
Years have passed since / received it;
Ne'er will forget the day.;
And, my friends-will you believe it
Nearly did faint away.
| will tell you what she told me
In this letter old and worn;
1t will show you that lady
Oft will treat man with scorn.
az have thought so reads the letter,
"0'er your words of yesternight;
And think that it is better
| were not your beacon light.
Never came the thought unto me
OF my heart you were in quest;
Oh, if you had sooner told me,
I'd have set your doubts To rest.
" / will tell, and tell you plainly
For I'm an outspOken girl
For the difference is mainly,
will never wed churl.
/ was born titled lady
Born to walk in marble halls;
Now bid you farewell-may be
You can get plain Callie Falls
Yes, I'll burn this little letter,
Wrapped around with faded bands;
For think that ii is better
In the fire than others hands.
Oft before me in vision
Come those sparkling eyes of jet;
Though liked not the decision,
Her | never can forget.
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A Noble Sponsor.

Joseph ii, Emperor of Austria, often
travelled about his kingdom in ordinary
citizen dress, so as not to be recognized.
His desire was to discover whatever there
might be wrong in the administration of
the laws, and see that abuses might be
corrected.
One day he arrived at small post viii
lage sooner than he was expected. No
horses were ready. The driver who was
to carry him on excused himself.
"Sir," he said to the traveller : of
course not knowing him - you will be
obliged to wait short time. | am very
sorry; but you arrive little ahead Of
time All my servants are absent"
"Alll That is very singular" said the
Emperor; how does it happenYl
"Ahl well, you must know that have
Just had little son born to me, and |
wish to have him baptized at once. |
have sent all my servants among my
friends to find sponsor for him
"a sponsorl Is that alll?" rejoined
the Emperor, with a smile; why not
take me, and then the ceremony will be
the sooner over, and then we can pro-
ceed.
The driver, seeing that the stranger
was, to all appearances, gentleman,
promptly accepted the offer, and the
whole party proceeded to the church.
The ceremony began. Arriving at the
point where the godfather gives his
name, surname, title or profession the
clergyman asked:
your name, if you please"
Joseph" replied the Emperor.
Every well; and your surnameE
MY surname-is that necessary
"Why, of course you might give that. "
"Well, say Second"
"Secondl Singular name that; but
down it goes. Now, Mr.. Second, what
is your titleY
al am called Emperor of Austria. y
At this announcement all the assist
ants, seized with astonishment and fear,
threw themselves at the feet Of their
sovereign, and asked pardon for the IA
miliarity with which they had treated
him.
20, rise my friends" replied Joseph;
there ia no harm done. / am quite
content. As for my little godson, l
shall of course take him under my pro-
lection. / am not the sponsor you ex-
pected perhaps; but, in pressing cases,
Il is necessary to take such as we can
get; so you must be satisfied. "
"Ah, sir, responded the father, "how
kind you are! ... -.
"Well, goodbye all, )" interrupted the
Emperor, "for we must proceed on our
journey. But take good care Of little
Joseph"
1t is unnecessary TO add that good care
was taken of the little boy, and as he
grew up he was often pleasantly re-
minded that il was fortunate accident
that sent Joseph III to the village of his
birth at that particular time.-Aerrys
Musuem for July.
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for these -Ninette and Tommy--and
leave place to put in the winner? Now
then for the dice, gentlemen"

for these two Ninette and Tommy--and
leave place to put in the winner? Now
then for the dice, gentlemen"
The dice were brought on and the
shaking commenced. There were three
dice, and each player was entitled TO
three throws. OF the first ten throws
thirty-nine was the highest number cast.
The eleventh turned up forty-two. Then
the scores fell again till the twenty-irst
throw, when one of the gamesters threw
out forty-nine. to
The crowd were now all excitement.
Forty-nine was hard point TO beat.
The lowest number that could be thrown
was nine; and the highest mine sixes)
was ffty-four-making what is called an
average throw, about thirty-one and one
half. 0fa hundred throws the majority
will fall below thrty-two Tts'
Again the dies ratified in the box, as
the second gamester took his turn. But
his throw was low one. The twenty
eighth belonged to the clerk Of the boat,
who had now returned with the bill of
sale. He threw forty-nine-tieing the
gamester.
Come, Ninette, it's your turn" The
woman started, and quivered, and press
ed her hand over her heart. Only the
groaning and putting Of the engine broke
the stiffness of the place.
"Will the gentleman who paid for the
chance throw for mel" she said.
{" Let your boy throw for you, sreturn-
ed Mr.. Clay, who shrank from the or
deal. His luck should be better than
mine.
Tommy came forward and took the
He shook the box and turned the dice
upon the table. Three aces
Shake again, Tommy" SAID the
planter. ~
:" Its no use, master, can't get forty
nine"
But you've got your own chance, my
boy
your mothers chance. Now throw for
the chance gave you-throw for your
self-brace up and take heart-and may
Heaven help you!' @)
That was not an assembly Of religi-
ously inclined persons, by any means;
DuJ lnc lSTNtHI pcJiJiOl VI iuc ouuBS
met with warm and impulsive response
Of "Amenr from nearly all present.
Again the boy came forward and
lifted the box.
The only sound in that saloon, above
the deep breathing of the spectators,
was the clicking of the ivory cubes.
Presently the first throw was made.
" Five-fve-six, are sixteen" an
nounced the planter, setting down the
figures. ,n@
The dice were gathered up and thrown
again.
"Six-six-and a FIVE. Good That's $
seventeen"
The boy took the box for the last
throw, and his mother leaned against a
stanchion for support. AT length-and
the book was openedl
"Three sixesl-eighteenl-and that's
fifty-onel Tommy, my boy, you're a
trump. Now, Mr.. Clerk, fill up the bill
of sale, and I'll sign it before all these
witnesses" The scene that followed
can better be imagined than described.
The last time ever heard from Judge
Underwood he was alive and well,
though long retired from active life.
Ninette was his housekeeper, and Tommy
his most trusted servant.
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Curiosities OF Eastern Nevada.

A rare instance of the union of two
distinct species of ruminants, says the
White Pine News of August II, is to be
witnessed at Eagan Canyon, in this
county. John O'Dougherty, superin-
tendent of the Social and Steptoe min
ing company, has flock of sheep among
which are several ewes with progeny
which has resulted from contact with
antelope, black-tailed deer, or the ouis
montana The story told of them is
this: Originally the animals were driven
from New Mexico; but while en- route
westward were purchased from their
Mexican owners by the Ferguson Broth
ers, living near Deep Creek, on the old
overland stage road. They thinking it
would be useless to allow the ewes to
bring forth as they naturally would
should the bucks be allowed to remain
with them, caused the latter to be emas-
culated, and the flock of sheep
was turned out to roam upon the
hills and plains. Finally, they sped to
the mountains, and last fall and a por-
ton of the winter were unattended and
unnoticed by their owners, who permit.
ted them to roam as wild animals. Upon
being driven up last spring, they were
purchased by Mr.. 0'Doug gherty, who,
knowing the circumstances, was some
what surprised to find that several of the
ewes were in lamb, and in due time more
astonished. as four of the number
brought forth young, two of them bear
ing strong resemblance to the antelope,
while tie other two are declared a cross
from the black tailed deer. Whatever
the sires of these queer little animals
may have been, they are at any time to |
be seen among the flock ofEagan Canyon,
and are well worthy attention from the
skeptical of curious passers-by. Those |
supposed to be crossed with the black
tailed are dark in color and slim in |
build, with neck and head-from which |
begin to project little horns-re-
sembling the antelope; while the
others are of dirty white,
seemingly more rugged than the dark
ones, and supposed to be the get of the
antelope. Some points of the dark ones
favor both antelope and deer-the head |
and general contour of the animal being |
more like the antelope, while the hinder
parts are marked in color like the deer.
The light colored ones seem TO us TO re-
semble neither, and though others dis
agree with us, we are inclined to the be-
lief that the sire must have been a big
horned mountain sheep. We do not
think these hybrids hardy creatures, as
none of them are as active as the pure
animal on either side, and they may never
reach maturity. Their owner has refused
an offer of 500 apiece for them and dam,
it being his intention to place them in
Central Park New York, as curiosities
of eastern Nevada.
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RAILROADS.
LOUISVILLE ROUTE.
FALL SCHEDULE.
Fakes Effect Sept. lst, 1870.

daily. The am. train does not run on Sun
day. Both trains run through to Louisville
without changes. Elegant sleeping cars run
through on the LIS pm. train from Memphis
through cars to Philadelphia, Cleveland, Buff
falo and New York, without change. Only
one change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Washington City and Boston. Berths and
at the Ticket Office, 237l5 Main street.
J. Y. BOYD. Superintendent,
JAS. SPEED, Ticket Agent. 9-62-t'
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TO employ them. Yet this unutilized,
and therefore half useless, force repre-
sent nothing less than 200, 900 British
soldiers, the very pith and marrow of
the nation, as we'll educated as cour-
ageous, and as apt for duty as the best
Germans who crossed the Rhine:
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PHYSICIAN.
Platter.
A. M. ERNST,
Electro Gold and Silver Platter,
al MONROE STREET.
Bs.resn MaIn snd sseoad. Menphi.. rsnI

BetWeen NAN and second, Memphis. Tenn.
old SPOONS. FORKS. TEA SETS. CAS-
W tors. etc. replated and warranted 70 wear
plated; watch cases and ieWelry sold plated
and all kinds Of houseWorks. such as door
knobs and plates. beli-pulls, mantela, bars,
ect,, plated and warranted 10 wear equal q
Being convinced that Mr.. Ems. Il q practi.
cal platter. capable Of dsing Eooi work. We re-
commend him % the people Of Memphis and
vicinity. II. ID. BARNUM A CO.
II. II. CLARK a CO..
2-T4 WM C. BYRD
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Cry oF LKAyE woRH
A. Valley
cforn atruef
andbel e..
A. MOORE
iseai ~ ~ w m NH u"' Vi j. JY INGRAM JONES. Public
sOFPcT. NASHVILLE !
certify that the Ms.ou
insurhca
ID. r.. PENNEBAKER, Comptroller Of Tennessee
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WHISKY.
M. S z A Y

M. M. 5 Z A Y
Travelling Agent. Representing
RIPV. BURRELL ~ CO..
Distiliers and Dealers in Kentucky
Whiskies.
Once. No. u Fifth e.. Louisville, Ky; Pro
urietors Tyrone and Cliff Spring Distilleries.
Anderson county. ny. ltlEll-H
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The Charleston News of the Sd says of
the funeral Of Mrs. 0'Donnovan Rosa:
The funeral of this aged and patriotic
lady took place yesterday afternoon.
The simple burial services Of the Cath
ole faith we're performed at the Cath
edral chapel by the Rev. Father Shsdier,
and her remains were taken to Magnolia
Cemetery. Mrs. 0'Donnovan Rosa was
born at Bossmore, county Of Cork,
ireland, in l79s.
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PIANOS, ETC.
On Four Months Time.
Pianos, SF577 Organs,
- AND -
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
ON Three and Four Months Time,
with Good City Acceptance.

NTOW Is YOUR TIME TO MAKE YOUR
~ purchases. My stock is very large and
must be closed out to make room for my fall
stock.
Steinway & Sons Pianos $500 TO $500
Ernest Gabler's Pianos.........,....,. 425 to 600
VIM. p. Emerson's Pianos......-...... SI5 to $50
Also, good SECONDHAND PIANOS. some
of them almost rs good as new. Prices from
800 TO 500 each. Mason & Hamlin's Organs,
from 800 to $500 each Also. the celebrated
Burdett Organs. Genuine Italian and Roman
Violin Strings. Country merchants and deal
ers will please give me call.
L. A. BENSON,
1l-9l Music House. al7 Main St.. Memphis.
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A London letter says: Louis Napo-
leon has enough invested in English
funds to bring him an income of flOO,-
600 year Upon this fact you may
rely. Probably an equal sum stands in
vested elsewhere. Thus, in no case,
would his be what is vulgarly termed a
lean sorrow. Never had a human be-
ing better chances Of making money,
and few have better reason to know its
value. He had his hand upon all the
bourses Of Europe. A word-nay, q
frown-was enough at one time to put
half the brokers on the continent into a
cold sweat. If he wanted half million
francs he had but to make a speech, or
to put 0 few words in the Moniteur. All
his old chums and supporters became
rich in this way Most Of them were
the biggest land poorest) scamps in
France, and all became milliOnaires, and
the French Empire has been from the
first swindle. The day will come when
q series of facts will be published con-
cerning il which will disgust the world.
There are men in France who know all
about it, and the humane among them
dread the effect of the revelations
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Subscribed and sworn to before me 4
STATE OF WISCONSIN, / GO
H...x,.-. 80. NJ NJ . rrsrrr H Dos

o. do oheebyce
W. H.
Public
w. eheye
da of
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, (so
COUNTY OF MILWAUKEE. 99'

WISCONSIN,
So
the
Of Of
andsa
fde
for described said
President
AUG. GAYLORD Secretary
W. N, otary bic MlwaukeC County.
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LUMBER
LUMBER.
LU Nj B Il R.
LathS and Shingles
THAvE NOW on HAND A FULL STOCK
Cypress, Poplar and Walnut

Lumber. Laths and sawed Shingles. I have
also = large stock Of logs am constantly saw
inr. and am prepared TO ill orders for lumber
Of any dimensions on short notice.
mills and Lumber Yard on Wolf river,
smmedistely north Of Bayou Gayoso.
1sS-Il-t7 81. VI. NkNAkLE.
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nIhIE VF IENN EooEE,
COMPTROLLER OFFfCE. Nashville July o. 1870.

CoMFrRoLLER's Nashville, 1870
l. R of the
complied
Comptrol rof fTennese
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PASSENGERS GOING EAST,
Via Louisville or Cairo,
SHOULD PURCHASE TICKETS BY TIE
Erie & Atlantic & Great Western R'y

Forming the best and most comfortable line to
New York, Boston, and Northern and Atlantic
cities, with magnificent Palace Combined Day
and Night Coaches. through to New York
without change.
Three Lightning Express Trains Daily.
This is the only line from Cincinnati to New
York under one management; the only line
from Cincinnati to New York without break Of
Gauge; the only line whose trains run through
to New York without change; the only line
running coaches through without using com
promise wheels the only line running Palace
Broad Gauge Coaches through without change.
R5- If you desire prompt time and certain
connections. finest scenery on the continent,
most comfortable cars in the world, most mag
nifcent dining halls and ample time for meals,
and the safest. best, and most comfortable
route-go TO New York by the ERIE AND Ar
LANTIc AND GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
Tickets by this line for sale at all Ticket
Offices through the South.
VIM. r. BARR,
Gen'l Passenger Ag't, N. Y.
W. B. SHATTUC,
Gen'l South'n Ag't, Cincinnati, 0. 12-39