Memphis Daily Appeal

—Annie Gallagher's marriage continues to be the topic of conversation in "high life in the back alleys." It was a queer affair any way. A few days ago, Annie-the "notorious Annie," as the reporters call her, was before the Municipal Court and was sentenced to a fine and imprisonment, which was commuted by the Judge, on condition that she would leave the town. Now, Annie had a friend who wished her to leave the business in which she had so long been engaged, and in which she had become "the notorious," and he proposed to her to quit her bagnio and retire to private life in his company. She assented, and instructed him to find a suitable cottage in a rural portion of the city. He did so, and made arrangements for its lease for a stated period, paying for it in advance. The furniture was sent out to it on Tuesday, and the carpets were put down, pictures hung, etc. On Wednesday the couple moved in and settled down quietly in their home, which is comfortably and even elegantly furnished. But somebody, meanwhile, anxious, as somebodies always are, to "kick her down" when a woman is struggling to reform, had been "buzzing" the landlord, and on Thursday morning he was around bright and early to return the rent money and order the couple out of his house. But Fisher knew his rights, and refused to be turned out; and when the landlord threatened him with forcible ejectment, he quietly went down to 'Squire Griffith's and stated the case to him. The 'Squire told him he could not help him under the circumstances, but if they were man and wife the case would be different. Fisher immediately declared his intention of "making an honest woman" of Annie, and the 'Squire very promptly volunteered to officiate. Fisher crossed the street and paid a visit to Mr. Loague, the County Court Clerk, got his license, sent a hack for Annie, and in three shakes of a sheep's tail the twain were made one flesh, and departed on their way rejoicing—after first calling on Bro. Pearne, and receiving his congratulations and assurances that they should not be disturbed in their domestic felicity. Henceforth Annie will no more figure on the police docket, or daily adorn the Recorder's court with her flaming phiz.