February 15.—­I had an attack of intermittent fever, and consequently saw nothing of the scenery around.  At night the fog was so dense that the officers deemed it prudent to “lie to.”

February 16.—­At 9 A.M. we were abreast of the city of Memphis, on the Tennessee side of the river.  Higher up there is Cairo.  These slave-holders, who retain their fellow-men in worse than Egyptian bondage, seem to have a great partiality for Egyptian names.  Memphis is pleasantly situated on high “bluffs,” and is a great point for the shipping of cotton.  It does not, however, thrive by honest industry.  I obtained a copy of the Daily Inquirer of that day, where—­among advertisements of pianos, music, bonnets, shawls, &c., for the ladies—­I found the following:—­

“ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.—­Ran away from the subscriber, on the 20th of October last, two Negro Fellows of the following description.—­To wit,—­Evan, 25 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches high, complexion black, thick bristly beard, low soft voice, and apt to look down when spoken to; has a large scar on the calf of one of his legs, caused by the bite of a dog when he was 8 or 10 years old; some of his jaw-teeth missing or decayed.  Ellis, 22 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches high; complexion dark mulatto, tinged with Indian blood; beard thin and light.  From information derived from a brother of these boys, who was caught in Washington County, Miss., it appears they intended to apply for employment as wood-choppers in the upper part of this State, until they could raise money enough to dress fine, then set off for the State of Illinois.  It is highly probable they will resort to fictitious names, for the purpose of baffling pursuit.

“The above reward will be paid to any person confining them in any jail, so that I can get them again; or fifty dollars for either of them.

“DUNCAN M’ALPIN.”

“SLAVE MARKET.—­The subscribers have now, and will continue to keep on hand throughout the season, a large supply of choice Negroes, suited to every capacity, which they offer at the lowest market rates.  They have agents abroad engaged in purchasing for them, which enables them to bid defiance to competition.

“Depot on Adams-street, between Main and Second Streets.

“BOLTON & DICKINS.”

“JAILOR’S NOTICE.—­Was committed to the jail of Shelby County, on 25th January, a Negro Boy named Silas.  He says he belongs to William Wise, of Fayette, County Tenne.  He is about 30 years old, black complexion, about 5 feet 11 inches high; weighs about 165 lbs.  The owner of said Negro is requested to come and prove property, and pay charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.

“E.  W. HARREL,

“Jailor.”

“Feb. 13.—­3tW.”