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Correspondence OF The Tribune.
NO. VII MEMPHIS Tenn Dec. CO. 1913.
This place is situated ON "a lofty bluf-the
third Of the 'Chickasaw Bluffs as they were
called in carly times-and, stretching it does
more than mile along the River, its appearance,
when approached by water, is very commanding.
The growth Of the town within the last three
years is without parallel in the Southwest
During that period it's population has been
doubled being at present estimated at about
seven thousand souls: and it is predicted by
many that its future increase will be in The same
ratio. such calculations are however, in some
measure, based upon the presumption that either
the Western Arnory or the Naval Depot. or both,
will be established at this point. In the event of
these projects being carried into effect, it is highly
probable that such will be the case. Fort Mas
sac, on the Ohio River, has been spoken of as
being a suitable site for the Armory and, if
have been correctly informed the locality has
been examined by Commissioners appointed for
that purpose. What advantages that spot pos
sesscs, or whether Il has any, am unable to say:
one thing is quite certain, that in several impor
tant respects, Memphis offers paramount induce
ments. The River at this point has been twice
explored, during the current year, by a Board OF
Commissioners appointed by The General Govern
nent and at the head OF which was Commodore
Rousseau. One examination was made IN April
last. when the River was at high stage, and
the other in October, when the water was low.
Although the gentlemen Just referred TO very
properly withheld the conclusions at which they
had arrived, yet / have very good authority for
stating that they were favorable to the selection
OF this point for the Naval Depot.
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Of business at the period of my last visit, three
years ago, is now almost entirely deserted, and
many of the tenementS are standing vacant
Brick stores, scarcely inferior in extent and finish
to those in Pearl-street, have been erected facing
the River and extending hall mile below the
old town This change had become necessary
in consequence of the formation Of an extensive
bottom in front OF the original town plat.
Memphis is the largest Cotton market in the
interior of the country. The number Of bales
shipped last year amounted to about one hun
lred thousand: this year it is believed the re-
cepts will! not exceed sixty thousand bales, The
deficit is ascrbcd chiefly to two causes, vlz-the
slortncss Of the crop, and the almost impossible
state of the roads. The yield Of the present crop
is still matter Of much speculation and l APP
with the powerful motives which ope-
rate to magnify the deficiency, nothing definite
will be ascertalned upon this point for some time
to come So far as my intercourse with the
Planters enables me to Judge, | am inclined to
think that falling off, III this immediate region,
Of one quarter from the sum o! last years crop Is
d liberal allowance.
Mr. CLAY passed here this morning at little
before day-break, on board the steamer Grey
Eagle Much disappointment is felt that no
opportunity was afforded the citizens to pay their
respects To llim. lie goes TO New-Orleans upon
business Of a private nature, and thence to the
Stale of North Carolina, III compliance with the
invitation of the Wings OF that gallant State, and
in accordance with desire long entertained by
him to see the old North State.
The expense OF travelling OIL the ONO ana
Mississippi Rivers, venture to assert, Is lower
than on any other Steamboat route IN the world.
From Cincinnati to New-Orleans, distance OF
fifteen hundred miles, the fare on board superior
boat is t,oe!ue dollars nor arc there any such
things known on the Western waters as meals
and herths extra" You are entitled 10 spa
clous and elegant state room, and are, beside,
s,mptuousy fed. -...-..
remain faithfully yours, AMERICANS.
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