Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-08-11
sOMERvILLE.
Perfect Harmony aud Coed Feeling
ExistiSg Between the Blacks and
the Whites of Fayette.
The ChiekasaW GuRrds-Captain Dam
caD-The Banner Company OrEen-
nJssee-POIitical.

From an Occasional Correspondent
So0rERvILBE, Tenn. AUgnst 9.-On
behalf of the people of Fayette county,
desire to express their gratitude and
admiration for the prompt manner in
which your most excellent and we'll
drilled volunteer companies responded
to their call, and thereby enabled them
to preserve the peace and 70 avert any
threatened disorder which, but for their
timely presence, might have occurred
On Saturday morning, notwithstanding
all our stores were closed, and business
entirely suspended, there was 10 excite
ment whatever, aud while all
the people, Doth white and black,
regretted the late shooting affray,
it was apparent that the fears of our
law-abiding citizens were groundless;
that the difficulty which occurred was
the result of personal differences, aud
that there was perfect harmony and
good feeling between the black and
white people OF Eayette county. Il
was determined that all the troops
should return to your city, bat there be-
ing a difference of opinion, as a means
of precautiOn, one OF our most infiuen-
tial citizens made an appeal to the
Chickasaw Guards to remain one day
longer, as protection not only to the
tOilite people but also to the black peopIe
of this county, and as an earnest of the
determination on the part of the people
to put down all lawlessness coming from
any source whatsoever. Captain r. P.
Duncan addressed his company in
words OF his usual elo1uence, stating
that, whilst all were anxious to return
home, for his part he was willing to COM
ply with the request of the citizens of
Somerville. On calling for volunteers
every man stepped to the front. The
other cOmpanies-the Fizer Guards
GayOso Guards and company 80" were
willing to remain, but it was deemed
unnecessary, and Major COoper's
battalion marched to the depot,
and the Chickasaw Guards marched
back and took possession of
the courthouse. The night passed with
out any disturbance, and the 'tChicka-
saw Guards" are now filing through the
streets, en- route for home. We wish
them pleasant trip, and wiz always
give to them and to the other companies |
and to the volunteers 8 hearty welcome
in Somerville. The Chickasaw Guards |
present fine military appearance. They |
handle their guns like regulars, and |
they are destined TO become the banner |
of Tennessee volunteers. We |
have been suffering from drought, and /
Oar farmers are discouraged. We con- |
gratu ate the people of Shelby on their
glorious victory, and we will strike hands |
with her in sending to congress, and in /
placing in the governors chair, suitable /
men. Mr.. En0ch Ensley, of your city, |
will be very acceptable to the people Of /
Fsyette county, and he will no doubt be 1
me choice If this county's delegation.
Judge Jno. /. 7. Sdeed has some friends,
lut as be is not q candidate, and does
lot desire the position. he will probably
'emaiu where he is. The people OF this
county are favorable to Joseph r Mosby
or congress. He can carry Fayette by
, large majority, and would fill the posi-.
ion with marked ability.
SONIERVlLLE.