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IL is that did invite you;
You shall wed nae, or l'll fight you,
Underneath those spreading trees,
Therefore choose from which you please!
Rather taken aback by such a summons to
surrender. Benjamin asked to see his chal-
lenger's face ere he decided. This was de-
MED; she would not unmask until the
knot was tied, but generously accorded
him an hours grace to turn the matter In
his mind. His friend advised him, as he
could lose nothing. TO take the lady; and
the three went off in her gilded coach to
church, where the lady gay and her attor-
ney were made one without delay
Though sweet pretty cupids hovered
Round her eyes, her face was covered
With a mask-he took her thus,
just for better or for worse.
He did not repent the leap in the dark,
when he found his summer mornings ad-
venture had brought "beauty, honor,
riches store - but taking his place among
the gentry of the country, lived happy
ever afterwards. The hero of this ro-
nance was, in 1714, high sheriff of Berk-
shire.
Not in such warlike fashisn did Marga-
ret Charlton attack Richard Baxter. She
sought to attain her end by negotiation !;
and never was bachelor Of forty-fve more
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ESTABLISHED 1910.
mE. DAvENPORr AT rsE rHEAr

Mr.. DAvENPORT AT TBE TBEATER
1t is not necessary for us to repeat
what we have said touching the great
excellence of Mr.. Davenport's perform
auce in Passengers play, 4 Net0 Way
to Pay Old Debts. He appeared in it
again last night as "Sir Giles Over
reach" and 10 a crowded house, house
that in all respects was a solid testimo-
NAL OF the estimation Of the artists
worth by the people of Memphis. The
company sustained him quite up to the
expectancy Of the audience, and the
management seconded the actors by I'M
usual efforts in accessories, scenic effects
and dressing. Tonight Richelieu will
be put on the stage, and no doubt with
the same care and elaboration
as has distinguished this Davenport
revival Of tine legitimate drama. We
do not know OF anything that should
prevent q full house. An opportunity
such as is now presented for the enjoy
ment Of the drama in something like
approach to perfection should not be
lost upon our citizens, who ought make
something like an unusual effort 70 en-
courage an artist distinguished above
all things for his devotion to his art.
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HEAR GOV. IoHN G. nRowN.

Tomorrow night Governor Brown
will address the people of Memphis on
the political issues of the day and
in defense of himself against
the crusade that has been made
upon him. Other prominent speak
ers who have addressed the people Of
this city have had a respectful hearing,
and the same courtesy should be ex-
Sendei 70 the chief executive Of the
state. The Radicals have been engaged
in regular organized system Of SANDER
against Governor Brown for two
months, and the people should turn out
10 hear his defense tomorrow night,
which will no doubt be triumphant.
The bitter and preooncerted war upon
Governor Brown has made him friends
1t must be very gratifying to. him, mas
much as it will greatly add TO his popu-
larity with all true men Of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative party, to find
himself singled out for attack. "Woe
INTO you when the wicked praise yOu."
These assaults OF the Radicals are a
tribune to the eminence, virtue and
worth Of Governor Brown, which the
brightest eulogies they could bestow
could never carry with them. Cover
nor Brown has been assaulted in Mem
phis as in other parts Of the State, and
we hope tomorrow night our citizens
generally will come and hear his de-
Tense
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STARTLING.
Developments by Mayor Sykes-Rad1cai
Responsibility for Dsbt-Ihe
stupid Independents.

Spe he Appeal
NASHVILLE, October 2S.-In a speech
at Edgheld tonight Major Sykes made
startling developments on the Radical party.
He produced Republican documents showing
that the Radicals were responsible for all the
burdens now on the people, States, county,
city and federal. Memphis and Nashville were
grooming under burdens imposed by the
Radicals. Near half a million Of dollars to
build the Jail in Memphis, and three hundred
thousand dollars to the Mississippi River rail-
road was appropriated without consulting the
people, OF which the president received a
large portion. The Radical ticket had on it
men who voted TO take all discretion from
county courts and city councils in reference
to railroad subscriptions. This bill would
have caused shelby county an additional debt
OF a million or a million and half Of dollars.
The reform ticket everywhere was Radical
ticket. The Radical party and their allies
were high-tax party, no matter what their
pretense. He said he would vote the regular
ticket, whether they agreed with him about
the senator or not, and that the Democrats
would have one-third majority in the legis-
lature II every Radical and independent run
ming were elected. The independents were
Radicals in disguise. He produced a bill in
tended TO Increase the debt OF Shelby county,
and also the governors veto message.
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ALABAMA.
Testimony OF a Republican Rs 10 the
Peaceful Stains Of the state.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, October 2S -
Chancellor h'Craw, Republican, whose di-
vision embraces nearly oue-thiru OF the state,
in published letter says: "The chancery di-
vision over which ! preside extends across
the black belt into what are known as the
white counties Both IN north and south
Alabama since the commencement OF the
present political canvass, have held terms
Of the chancery court. In various cou mites Of
eastern Alabama, nom the foot OF sand
mountain In northern Alabama 10 the Flori-
ia line in the south, ! have been in con-
slant communication - well as personal con-
tact with the members OF the bar and leading
citizens OF both parties al OF whom conyersed
freely and fully as TO the status OF political
affairs. have been present az gatherings OF
the masses OF all colOrs, and have listened at
tentively 10 the speakers on both sides. / am
reiSiced 70 say that do not know OF a single
case OF Outrage or personal violence for Opln.
ions sake in al the length ana breadth OF
this division, nor have heard OF even one
authenticated case. j have 40 hesitancy
ia sewing that the citizens OF All
colOrs, aud Of all political partles
can aud do freely and fully express their po-
lIfcaI opinions when and where they please
Without the least fear Of any Outrage OF per
sonRi violence. The outside world Is de
ceived By the terrible passion into which let.
ter-wrfters ard political editors have dashed
themselves. There Is not county in Easi
Alabama In which any man, Democratic
CouservafiVe o. RepDblican, may not publicly
declare his sentiments with Is little fear o.
molestation a. IN any STATE in all The brosd
Union.
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HEuoKEr AND THE U.s.sENArOR.

We cannot too earnestly impress il
upon our citizens that every ticket voted
ON the third of November, having upon
it the name OF any candidate for United
States senator, will be invalid, and
win be thrown out by the returning Of
ficer. Section So of the code page 544)
says so. The executive committee have
made provision for q separate vote to be
taken for United States senator, by sep
srate tickets, and bsllot-boxes under the
control Of competent persons, to be en-
ployed by them, so that while strictly
observing the law, the sense Of the peo-
pie as to the best man for the place can
easily be had. This will suit and satisfy
all parties-the State as well as the peo-
pie. This is an important matter, and
cannot be too earnestly impressed upon
VOTERS
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aARBOUR LEWIS EsPONSIBLE FOR
THE SOLDIERS.

At the discussion between Hon. Bar
hour Lewis and Colonel Casey Young,
at Lafayette, yesterday, the latter
charged the former with being response
ble for the presence OF troops in Mem
phis. Barbour responded svasively,
hut, addressing the negroes particularly,
said that If the soldiers already here
were not sufficient TO secure them fair
election and insure the peace, they
mould see thousands OF them all OUeT
ms colgtrg,-(referring Of course, to the
tenth congressional district.) We call
the particular attention of all classes OF
our people to this avowal from man
who now represents Us in congress, and
has the brazen effrontery to ask u:
for our SURFACES. No other could be
guilty Of so unblushing piece of inn
pudence except Beast Butler himself.
Compare this threat OF troops with the
candid assurances of more than two
hundred Of our best business men that
there il here the utmost freedom OF
,ntuiou, and that no man, back OF
while, has been, or is likely to be, pre-
vented in the exercise Of any Of the
rights or privileges Of citizenship. Bar
hour is now, there can be no doubt Of il,
responsible for the presence Of United
States troops here for illuminating pur-
T.raea
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MERCHANTS TAX.

We publish this morning the ordl-
paz.ce recently passed by the general
council, and a. it will soon go into prae-
teal operation we give brief state
Tnent y its provisions. Heretofore the
merchants have been required to take
out an sonual license, and to give a
bond for tbs payment Of the tax. This
has now been Z, snged, and the license
business is DISPENSE with, except as to
dealers whose capital is less than nve
hundred dollars. The plGn substituted
- 10 assess all personal properly anu
capital by assessors sppointel lor tha'
especial purpose. Merchants VII give
in, a. a separate item, the value OF A'ocA
Of goods on hand on the FIRST day OF
July preceding the assessment, and a.
another item their other assets, less what
they owe. A statement under oath Is
not required. These two items to equal
the capital invested, but no return to
be received which is less than the stock
u goods on hand on the first day Of
July. After the assessments have been
made the mayor appoints city board Of
equalization Of ten merchants and Ousi-
ness men, representing the different
branches OF business carried on in the
city, who revise the assessments with a
view Of equalizing the returns, so as to
produce as nearly Is possible equality of
taxation. His honor, the mayor, as
eures us that in selecting this board OF
equalization lac will name the best busi'
ness and financial men Of the city; men
,ySo have the interests Of Memphis al
hear, and who know and appreciate
fine lands of the city. The equalizs'
ti,n does not stop with equalizing mer
chants capital and all personal property
assessments. but after this has been &C
complished, an equalization is TO be e.
fected between personal property
assessments aud real estate as
easements. so that the principle
Of business and fairness will pre-
vail In the assessment Of all values
.rbis strikesus a. a grand measure OF re
roru. Tor which we are indebted Z
Mayor League. Equality of taxation
should prevail everywhere, and we SCI
II, this ordinance an underlying princi
nIe II business and fairness which w
heartily commend. The assessed value
thus obtained on all capital aud on al
values 20 upon the tax-bOoks With th'
real estate assessments. The merchant
are relieved from the privilege-tsX, an'
from the necessity OF giving bond 10
the payment of the tax on capital, 3
they have heretofore been compelled I
40. As this is an experiment 10y which
we mean that it is something new 70
cur people,, we hope it viii prove sue
cess, and have the desired effect Of keep
ing capital here and inviting it from
abroad, and giving Sn impetus to on
business aud commercial Interests.
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A colored voter asks US if there is a
law compelling the payment of two
dollar poll-tsx in this State. We an
swer no. The constitution of the State
makes provision for poll-tsx quslifica-
ton, but the legislature has never passed
an act under that provision, so that it
stands imperative. Every voter, there
fore, has a right to vote without let or
hindranca-
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FRESH G. DIS!

200 pkgs. new Minced Meat.
500 boxes Cheese Nutmeg, Factory, Swiss, etel
100 pkgs. Pearl Barley, Grits, Oatmeal Farlna
so bbls. Sweet Missouri Cider.
/ car load Eastern Early Rose Potatoes.
l car load choice Apples, Oranges, Etc.
l car load new Mackerel, Whitensh ana
Salmon.
1000 pkgs ew Raisins, Currants, Citron ard
Prunes.
$50 pkgs. new Holland Herring, Goldfish and
Roe Herring.
S75 bbls. white and yellow Refined Sugars
20 sacks Rio, Laguyra and Java Conees.
100 cases Jellies and Preserves.
500 cases new Canned Fruits and Vegetables.
500 pkgs. Pickles, in bbls, kegs and glass.
1000 bbis aud half bbls. Floor, all grades.
100 bbls. Kraut, Ham Sausage and Cranoer-
ries.
$50 pkgs. Breakfast Bacon, Hams and Shout
ders.
200 pkgs. Almonds, Pecans, Cream Nuts and
WRlDuts.
100 bbls. new Beans, Hominy and Green Peas.
Also, a complete assortment Of fancy and
staple Groceries. not above mentioned, Wines
Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos, for sale low 10
the trade, at
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THE SPEAKING TONIGHT

There will be speaking tonight at the
second chancery courtroom, for the es-
pecial benefit Of the citizens Of the
fourth ward, but which those Of all the
other wards are invited to attend.
Messrs. Reese B. Edmondson, T. H.
Logwood, R. P. Duncan and J. NJ. Petit
grew will be the speakers.
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THE ERIE RAILROAD.
Captain Tyler's Report on its COndi-
ton 20 the Eng lish SHAREHOLDERS.

LONDON, October 2S.-Captain Tyler
has made his report on the condition Of the
Erie railway. He says the road undoubtedly
possesses great natural advantages, bat in or.
der that its revenues may be properly devel-
oped seYenl things are necessary, which he
specifies as follows: Double track, with steel
rails ana durable sleepers on the whole main
line and some sections; some improvements
in gradients of all parts; fresh extensions and
connections; change Of gauge; indispensable
improved terminal arrangements to proviCe
sufficient storage for Increased traffic; iron
bridges to be substituted for wooden when the
latter require renewal; speculation in coal
fields and all other speculations should be
avoided no outside rings TO be permitted 70
carry out the above mentioned Improvements;
a liberal expenditure Is required, out the pre-
else amount to be expended from time to
time can only be settled after the most care
full deliberation- There is probably no rail-
way in the world which would be ter repay
such large an expenditure than this, II a
really good management, supported by a
stable constitnence of proprietors, can be per-
manenLy secured. Captain Tyler recon-
men1s the organization OF strong committee
| in England TO control the arrangements with
| regard to fresh capital, and expenditures
| generally. The report strongly urges the
avoidance Of competition wherever posi- bic,
and Instances the great railroad systems PEN
etrating the Alleghe0ies which are carrying
produce at manifestly Improbable rates.
| investors are told TO make allowance for the
depressing effects Of last autumn's panic,
| and not to consider as normal the
present years traffic The connecting
lent condition. The report enlarges on
advantages OF Canadian connection ria the
| international bridge, and concludes as sol-
lows; 1--WE have freely pointed out defects,
but 1t is only fair 70 state that the same rigid
scrutiny OF most OF our English railroads
would show q long list OF improvements and
expenditures advisable. There Is no cause
| for despair, but muen reason to hope for the
| future of Erie, If only undue competition rs
avoided and good management secured.
Captain Tyler estimates the cost OF change
of gauge al IS $4,000: improvement or gTadi-
| ents 100000: bridge, 81 10000, and new de-
partInents 100000. The bulk of these sums
he thinks might be expended IN about three
years, and he advises laying 2O,OOO TONS OF steer
rail within the same period.
The First national bank in Salt Lake
City suspended payment yesterday afternoon
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GAIT House,
CORNER FIRST s. MAIN sTS.,
LOUISVILLE, KY.

IN ORDER to meet the views OF the great
travelling community. the Calf House Will
in future only charge on the NTH, fourth ana
entresOl floors three Dollars per day.
In making this reduction, desire TO say
that u shall not in any way impair the &C
commodation heretofore given 10 the publ
The past reputation OF the House will be
fully maintained in every particular, while in
It's appointments and arrangements we claim
that IL is not surpass ed in the world.
Ior-rsvr11E. KY. october q, is74. oc20
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AUCTION SALE.
Clear the Track and Let the Sale Go On

HAVING rented a stable in ~. Louis and
III decided to move there, Will sell at pub.
lie auction, to the highest bidder, portion OIL
my Horses. Harness. Saddles, BusRles-
wagons. Blankets and stalls, and other
articles too numerous to mention, on Satur-
day. October 81. 1874, in front OF my stable,
No. s! Union street, commencing at 10 o'cloc
an. The stock has all been selected with the
greatest care, and Is Of the best class.
Sale positive and without limit.
Terms of Sale-Au sums OF So and under
cash down; over $50 a credit of sixty Jays with
the best city acceptance.
H. y. jerks, Proprietor.
u uANRpoErTN Auctioneer oct2S
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The following disn

The following dispatch was received
from the. mayor OF Greencsstle, Indiana, adj
dressed TO the chief Of the fire department OF
Terre HRute, at half-past eleven O'Clock last
night: "Our town Is on fire. For Gods sake
send us engines, and as many as possible. -
One fire-engine was promptly dispatched by
the Yandalia railroad. The telegraph Office
has had 70 be abandoned. The fre is evil
IDENTIFY working Into the business part OF the
city. Tie wind is very high there.
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ROCK CITY
.-sasa
PAPER MANUFACTURING co.,
NASHVILLE, TENN. 4-

WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF NEWS
PAPER, and are furnishing, in addition TO
the Nashville papers, the Appeal and Ava
lanehe OF Memphis, besides many others.
We will be glad to correspond with Pub
fishers in regard to their supply OF paper.
o,t2S NJ, SCOTT, Presf.
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Monday. Nortmher 8. 1874,

at IL o'clock am, the following described
property, tO-wit: % bonds issued by the coun
iy Of Pickens, State of Alabama, in aid of thu
Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Com
paDy, amounting in the aggregate 70 $500
each dated November l, 1859, and payable No
vember l, 1889, bearing per cent. interest
payable semi-annually according TO coupons
attached Also, Is shares Of the capital stocH
of the Carolina Life Insurance Company fol
500 each-alI belonging to the estate OF W. r
Hunt, deceased.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
This, October %, 1874.
E. a. COLE, c. and NJ.
BY R. Black, d. G. and n.
Fstes a E1latt Atforueys Oc29
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~ ST. LOUIS, October Is, 1874. !
NOTICE. meeting OF the members Of the
Life Association Of America viii be held at
the Office Of the Association In st. Louis, Mo-,
on the 18th day Of November. 1874, at 10 'elOc K
in the morning, 10 consider and take action
upon certain proposed amendments to the
charter OF the Association.
By order OF the Board OF Director.
oct2S II. W. HOUGa, President.
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KEMPF-At eight O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, October q, 1874, Mrs. CATHERINE kEMPFi
wife of Henry Kempf.
The friends and acquaintance OF the de-
ceased are invited to attend her funeral this
Thursday morning at nine O'Clock. from her
late residence, No. &C jackson street.
wCANAPA-At 10 minutes past IL O'Clock,
NADELENA CANAPA, in her nth year.
The friends and acquaintances Of her son
John Canapa, are respectfully invited 10 al
tend her funeral from his residence, No. Al
Causey street, this Thursday morning at o..
-
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sPEAKIsG AT CoLLIERvILLE

The speaking at Colierville on Satur-
day next will take place during the
day, and not at night, as reported by US.
An effort will be made to secure the can
didstes for governor, and Major Sykes
and Colonel LOgwoOd will certainly
onaalr
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A Mobile telegram yesterday has the
following: Twelve counties Ia this district
report the average Increased cotton yield at
twenty-five per cent. Twenty-four counties
report a decrease OF twenty-five per cent. The
crop will be picked cleaner and earlier than
usual. Fifteen counties In Mississippi report
an average decrease Of thiriy-three per cent.
Lowndes county shows an Increase OF twenty
ive per cent.
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saturday, esth DAY Of November, 1s74,

at II O'Clock, am, In front of the Court House
in Memphis, Tenn, county OF Shelby, proceed
&c sell, to the highest bidder, for cash, the fol
lowing described property, to-wit:
An undivided one-hith (l-5l interest in q
certain tract of land situated in shelby coun-
u, Tennessee, in range 9, sect on /: Begin
ming at the mouth of Nonconnah, in the mid
die thereof; thence up with the middle OF the
same 10 where the south boundary line or
grant n o. 10 SS7, Issued by the State ofTennes-
see to Thos. Turner; thence east with said
south line to the southeast corner OF said
grant; thence north with the east line OF said
grant "a chains to the northwest corner OF said
grant; thence west along the north line OF
said grant to Alex. Mebane's southwest corner
40 chains, passing thence Is chains Is links 10
the Mississippi river being the ehute); thence
down the same with its meandeEngs to the
beginning, in range 9, section l, containing
S05 acres, more or less; being part OF said grant
1881; levied on as the property OF defendant,
K. H. Wildberger, TO satisfy said judgment,
interest and costa.
sale to commence promptly at eleven
O'Clock am. {. L. AND ERSON.
Sheriff OF Shelby county, Tenn.
Memphis, 18th day Of October, 1874.
j. b. EdgingtOn, Atty for plaintiff.
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BARTOs'S DBWBBRRY CORDIAL
BUCKEYE SALVE,

FIIHE subs cri 0ers have been appointed agents
Il for tire above remedy, highly recon-
mended fer q bowel affections; and for
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MASONIC NOTICE.

A SPECIAL convocation OF Memphis o
a Royal Arch Chapter, No. 95, willXAF
be held this (THUksDAHD evening, w
october 18th, at ] O'Clock, IN new Masonic
Hail, Gayoso Block, for work IN the p. N
degree.
AlIP. Ms are fraternally Invited.
BY order W. >. MATTHEWS, ii. 4.
r. W. SHELTON, Secretary. oct29
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Yesterday morning grain warehouse
belonging 10 r. W. Taylor, al Fort Wayne, In
diana took FIRE and was entirely DESTROYED.
Loss, ten thousand dollars.
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CHANCERY SALE
Of
Selma Railroad Bonds, Etc

No. g76, R.-First Chancery Court of Shelby
county William Joyner, extr OF W. X.
Hunt, deceased, VS. Sarah L. Hunt ct al.
DY virtue of an interlocutory decree for
d sale entered in the above cause on the
I'D day of October, 1874, will sell, at public
auction, TO the highest bidder, on the corner
Of Main and Madison streets, Memphis, Ienn..
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OEDAN1NG.

DLUFF CITY sTEAM-DYEING q CLEAN
ID ING EsTkBLIsHMESr removed 10 SIC
Second street. All work guaranteed 70 give
satisfaction; Is done by experienced work
men, with dispatch. JOE RA ~
OCT .as TdEO. MAY Elk