The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-11
Memphis.

Not Rirer-Ihe Hohis- Chwctss-l ltary--
Ampsenseats The Ladies and their Beaus
Mr. EDlToR:-
Having waited in vain for your correspondent of
last year, to make his appearance in your interesting
columns, we have ventured to give You a slight his
tory Of dongs, this summer, in the hope that it
may attract the attention Of some OF your numerous
readers to this "young giant of the west," as our
city has been appropriately called
Our town. different from most ofthe towns of the
Mississippi valley has none of that mushroom growth,
so common to them during the great Specializing
mania which pervaded the country a few years
since. On the contrary, although possessing natural
advantages superior to any other rivals her growth
to imporar c. has been slow but steady, and her
prosperity brought about by men who have gone on
seberIy, with their own good judgment o. guide
them, as 10 thu re worth OF property, rather Than
the crazy calculations OF siecuatins Town max ers.
The consequences are that at present Memphis Ia
attracting more attention abroad, and offers greater
inducements TO enterprising men, than any other
place IN the south or west.
You are, doubtless, aware that this is the point
spoken Of at which the new naval depot is to be es-
tablished, and our citizens are sanguIne in the be.
lief that the western armory will also be located
here. Oar very efficient Mayor, with the Board OF
Aldermen, have contracted for he introduction inio
the city the water of Wolf River, stream which
emptles into the Mississippi on the north OF the town.
which, besides supplying us with waite for domestic
use, will afford great power tor manufacturing pur
poses.
Travellers must be astonished at the many fac
buildings, which are erecting throughout the cry
and, doubt not, will admit that considerable
taste has been displayed in the larger portion othem
| The Gayoso House, splendid ed flee 10y far the
! finest In the State) will be opened 10 the public
" this fall. So says the its enterprslng owncrs. The
Exchange Hotel, kept by one OF the hest landlords OF
the south west, is the crack house Of the place. The
City Hotel is doing a good business, but owing 10
| untaVnrahlp lOpaiIpn he
Exchange There are many other public houses,
which are well kept, and compare most iavorably
with The hotels of the west
Our spiritual welfare is well provided for, as far as
churches are concerned; besides those that are al
ready occupied, there are four new ones in the
course of erection. The Methodist denomination is
the largest and wealthiest IN the city, and very
liberal with their means in the affairs of their church
militant Their Injecting house." when inlshe J.,
will be an ornament to our town, as well the
largest in the place. The Catholics have very neat
chapel The congregation, yet, is small; but like
their bre,hern throughout the world, very devou
They are under the pastoral care OF the Rev Mr.
McAleer, gentleman well qualified for the station
he fills The Eplscopalians, under the care OF the
Rev. Mr.. Aston, talented young unmarried divine,
have fine church, and arrogate to themselves all
the "arstocracy" OF the place the b. lies of the CT
ty attend this church but who would expect it other
| wise Mr. Aston is so handsome" and has be-
spoke the cushioned seats OF his Fathers mansion for
the especial use of his congregation, that they
will have some preten,lon TO exclusive gentihty in
the next world, as well this.
The Baptiss have new church in the upper part
| Of the city II is quite small. but very neat
| Memphis boast of but little military spirit
there being but one volunteer company at present,
the Memphis Blues, handsome, we-dred lisht
infantry corps, composed OF The choice sprits OF thu
| place. They are peculiarly happy in the selection
OF their officers being all genilemen of the fr.t
stamp. The Guards. well appointed riff corps
by some ml-manHgement have fallen through, thu
leaving TIL Blues to all the tavers OF the c,tzen.
which are very justly showered upon them on every
appropriate occasion.
Oar citizens being more of a money making than
| pleasure king people--the amusem. nls re bu
tew We have some among us though who =. EN- e.
make il their study to wear this lite pleasant a.
possible. IL is to this class that are indebted
tor our emusements The lh-aire is now closed
having done but poor business this last season. ow
ing 10 It's bad management, and not for the want OF
| dramatic Taste IN The city at present, instead OF
the drama, we have two very pleasant places OF re
sort, Vauxhal and Concert Gardens, where copgre
gate every evening the beauty aud fashion OF In.
neighborhood OF the respective gardens We
attended the latter place few evenings since
| and were well pleased, end now In order thai
we may show you few of the "lions" of our
city, AZ well as tn ENJOY hauy glance at few
Ut our bellies, put on your most pleasant looks ar
accompany us into the Saloon of Concert Garden
We are late the most OF the company have retired
but few are yet engaged in circllns around in the
may dance" by coup d'Gll, which must satisi,
| you until the dance ceases. You will be willing to
acknowledge that 1t lsan assembly comprising much
beauty and no little gallanry, but we your al
tentlon attracted to the truly handsome lady at III,
head OF the first coton her beauty is OF the mos,
splendid order, and she is awarded the title OF tn,
belle OF the city" without dissenting voice eve,
| from those who might raise some claim to the 40
pelation themselves. AT another time, when w,
| feel more gallant, we will escort you around anO
allow you to Judge for yourself, whether or not the
| title can be disputed with her. Tie finely formed
| gentleman dancing with her is warm hearted son
of Erln's Isle much OF lady's man. You may
think his manners are very much affected, but allow
US to correct you, by assuring you that long sc-
quaintance with him leads us to believe that such is
not the case.
| The lady on the right of the second COTTON, we
have not the pleasure OF an acquaintance with, but
believe she is from nelghb0ring county, on WISH
to her friends in this city. Her appearance is very
interesting Notwithstanding her dress not in the
best taste-a great deficiency in the most of our
| females, which we hope TO SEQ reformed Her part
ner, a small gentleman, who has something OF the
appearance OF balloon, from the circumstance OF
his beng inflated with his vanity, is, doubtless
relating 10 her his "travels in Europe, this is,
we believe the first night OF his acquaintance with
| her. and he makes it an Introductory lecture 10
| every one he is introduced to- Vanity aside, he
IS very pleasant gentleman; and, We are tod, much
given TO spelling portraits, which admonshes us
| that we must deal gently with him.
Ga the ett of the first cotlion, dancing earnestly
and talking necessarily, you see a tall figure, which
| you viii put down IN your own mind as anything
but beau; but who, nevertheless, Is one, and de-
| servedy much OF a tavorie with the ladies. He is
recently from Europe, and bears title OF nobility,
but whether 1t Is applied to him in Jest, or az a mat
Ter OF right, we are not able TO say; sure are we,
though, that he deserves to be a prince, il hi.
friends report OF him correctly. His prtner is
Miss -, well known in the fashionable circle.
throughout the State, as lady OF much talent ano
beauty.
In the same coton with our "noblemau," 10 d
pale gentleman, well made, and very easy and po-
lite in his manners. He isirom Texas, and on his
way to Paris To attend the medical schools of that
city. His brother is minister from our neigh
soring Republic to the French government. The
ladies say ct this gentleman that he 10 very inte-
resting. His name implies much, being very 81
the name before.
| But, come; they seem determined to keep up the
dance all night, and IS il lie quite late, let retire
we have not shown all the "hons" W. would wish,
| but at another time we will make ample amends By