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A challenge.--The following is a copy of a challenge which was obtained from a passenger who came up not long since from Memphis. It appears to have been prepared by a member of the Pillow Guards; but whether it will ever be presented in due form, remains to be seen. It seems, at least, that there is one individual among that guard that wants to fight.

Memphis, Tenn., June 3.
Pillow Guards of Memphis to Prentiss Guards of Cairo:
We have enlisted under the stars and bars of the Confederate States, for the purpose of defending Southern rights, and vindicating Southern honor. But more especially we have been selected and sworn in for the purpose of guarding the person of our gallant Gen. Pillow. Understanding that you occupy a like position with reference to Prentiss, the commandant at Cairo, we challenge you to meet us at any time, at any place, in any number, and with any arms or equipments which you may select. We wish to meet no others till we have met and conquered you and your general. Make your own terms, only let us know when and where, and be certain you will meet the bravest guard the world has ever known.


The signatures of the challenging party are omitted in the copy in possession of your correspondent, but on the back is indorsed the following, viz.:--

June 17, 1861.
Prentiss Guards to Pillow Guards:
We accept no challenge from traitors, but hang them. If we ever meet, you shall suffer the fate of traitors.

(Signed)

Joseph D. Walker, Captain Company.
--Idem.

Van Nostrand. New York, New York. 1862.

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