Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-01-04

the negro began to kick Ike a mule and
to cuff the German, who fought from his
seat and struck ont manfdlly. A passeD-
ger finally stood between the belligerents,
who rested from their labors and rode
along quietly, the sole occupants Of the
car down Main street. Two policemen
anne along but never suspected, Then the
car moved down the thoroughtare, that lie
occupants were lately at daggers' points
No arrests were made.
The most singular incident in the
eventful life of Sam. Houston, and one
never hitherto explained, was his abandon
ment Of the G~overnorship of Tennessee
only three DAYS after marrying q Young
wife. he became a voluntary exile
among tbs Indians of the plains for years
thereafter, was made a great chief, and
only r%esppeared in public life when Texas
was struggling for Independence. The
Galveston NelDs lifts the veil from the
secret chamber of HoustOn's heart by
this strange narration: "What we know
about this matter is so honorable TO him
that we shall, for the first time, put Il in
print. We may premise that our infor-
nation is derived indirectly from one
now deceased, who, during her life, had q
right to know what caused hat strange
episode in the Life Of the great man.
Governor HOustOu's first bride was a
Tennessee belle of surprising beauty, and
Of considerable social rank. She was, if
not the sfianced bride, at least the sweet
heart Of a neighbOring gentleman, when
Governor Houston sought her hand. Her
family being very ambitious, forced the
match, and she was married. After re-
firing to her bridal chamber, her depOrt-
ment was such as to cause him to suspect
that while her hand wan his, her heart
was antoher's. She confessed the truth
when Intercepted, and while promising
fidelity and witely duty, declared herself
unable to love him. He at Once retired
from the house, leaving his bride as pure
and spOtless as ever. He then resigned
his position and went among the Canaan
ches. In due course of time the lady
sought and obtained a divorce"
If other railroad companies win do as
the Memphis and Ohio has done, and
give the bonds required by federal laws,
we will have coffee sold here at Rio
prices, freight aud insurance added.
There is now an invoice of $40, 600 worth
Of goods bought in Europe, lying at Nor
folk awaiting the perfection of the bonds
Of the Memphis and Charleston road
Memphis will become as cheap a market
as New York or Boston whenever Mr..
Boutwell, and the railroad companies
have complied with the provisions Of the
act of Congress. The Mississippi and Ten
nesses road, that it may supply the city
with coffee and The products of Cuba and
South America, should at once file it's
bond with the Treasury Department.
Boutwell, says be will do bic part when
ever the business proposed to be done
here under the provisions of the act will
Justify the employment Of a salaried col
lectOr. Merchants win find a collector, a
good Radical, who viii do the business
required for a nominal salary until the
system of direct importstiOns is firmly
established. Mr.. Boutwell, need not hes
itate for fear that the imports made here
viii not justify the employment of a col
lectOr Of customs. Our direct importers
should look into this matter. 1t might be
well for them to confer with one another,
and with the excellsnt gentleman who
has been strongly recommended for the
appointment.