... was the last, and, as was expected, commanded a higher price than any that had been offered for sale that day. The appearance of Clotel on the auction block created a deep sensation amongst the ... been married, and wanted a maid-servant for his wife; and passing through the market in the early part of the day, was pleased with the young slave's appearance and purchased her, and inhis ... everything indicated that a steamboat race was at hand. Nothingcan exceed the excitement attendant upon a steamboat race on the Mississippi river. By the time the boats hadreached Memphis, they were...