Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-08-16
LErTER nov LIE W..

q spirit Of improvement s every where mani
fest.
Leaving ClsrhsyilIe for the Indian country,
the traveller finds the sane character Of soil
and timber that pertains to Eastern Texas,
tall be reaches the mouth Of the river Kiami-
tia, where a ferry sets him over into the choe-
tsw Nation. Here Arkansas sticks out plain
ly with her rocky gravslly roads, and peculiar
characteristics Of soil, etc.
Reaching The ferry crossing on Red River,
some Indian symptoms" developed them
selves; a queer looking boat was anchored
nssr the Texas side Of the stream-a ska row
ed By an Indian appeared to be doing a brisk
business bringing over customers from the
Choctaw side 10 the boat. Curiosity prompted
ne to call on the trader I found it an Indian
" arrangement" to sell FIRE water, and to eFads
the law, which is very strict and Hgidly en-
forced against those who introduce It into the
Nation. The boats assortment Of merchal-
disc consisted Of three pistols and four tum-
blers. No whisky was in sight, but a separate
apartment was devoted to the safe keeping Of
tie article, which seemed to be well paddock
ed, to prevent its being absorbed during some
d" storm party"
Doaksville was formerly the seat Of gov m
ment Of the ChoctaWs-now located at Bogg's
Depot, but there is a general determination to
bring il here again, as it is the most central
point in the thickly settled districts.
The system Of government inaugurated some
two years since, does not seem to give salts
faction. Aiarge majority did not vote for the
convention that formed the constitution, think
ing that the election would go BY default, but
the United States government decided that The
election was legal and regular, and Tandy
Walker was duly ins allied Governor.
An election is Just at hand for national on
GERS. BAIL Lsaore, Cbrothsr Of Greenwood
Lsaore, Of Carroll county, Miss-,) seems to be
the fsvorits candidate FOR Governor, and it is
10 be hoped that the action Of the Legislature,
| the members Of which are now to be elected,
viii afford a solution Of 9 existing eompica-
tons. Under the present constitution, there
are too many officers, and as there is httlersv-
enus the Nation has already become involved.
The Mission School under the direction Of the
Rev. Mr.. Kingsbury here, Is quite prosperous.
he has beena missionary among The ChoctaWs
for forty years, and has lived TO see the whole
l tribe converted 10 nominal Christianity He
now has a fine church (~PresbyteHan) here,
with one OF the most orderly congregations,
and though nearly eighty years old, appears
quite vigorous, and, I might SAY, enthusiastic
The scenery from the site Of old Fort Tou-
son, one mile of, is beautiful, almost beyond
description. The fact is, these Indians have
a great country, susceptible Of vast improve
msn,, but they are not civilized enough quite
yet to be admitted into the Union.
Mereantlsly speaking, this is a most excel
lent point for business in a small way. There
are two large establishments here-Jonss &
Thebo, and KlngsbuTy s. Folsom. Jones is a.
Indian be has three large plantations on Re
River, and owns large property in New o.
leans, where be is engaged in the cotton fac
forage business, under the style Of Jonss &
Phelps.
Kings5gry Is 4 SOD OF the missionary and
lis partner is the highly respected Chiekassw
delegate, samson Poison.
Numbers Of Indians were az the traitins
posts las they are termed) last eveninE, dress
ed i1 all manner Of costume, and some viii
most elegant toilet, heeks painted, feathers
from ROSTERS tails stuck in their hats ane
hunting shirts Of as many hues a. the rainbow.
So much for he indians and indian country.
Au reyoir, MUSTANG, JA.
EXTESSION OF THE CITY LIMITS.
EDIToRs AFPEA1: An Article in Sundays
issue captoned " Extension Of Corporate
Liaits,- in which the author seemed more en-
tlusisstic than philosophical, AID from the
wIdness Of manner almost alarms the NOS.
tranquil minded. He thinks everything is de-
pending on the further extention Of railroads,
and the city Of Memphis should pay for them
It is the opinion Of your author and many 9th
ers that Memphis is suffering from over taxa
lion, not so much the property owners a.
property renters. I question whether rents are
as exorbitant in any other city in ne United
states as in Memphis. So much 50 as to make
mechanics wages quite as unreasonable and
also demands larger profits on merchandizs.
I Erervihing is 70 extreme nights here and
caused by over taxing for railroad purposes.
do not think it good policy for a little -Ityto
grasp too much. In regard to extending the
cooperation, as a property owner Of CheLseU
we take exceptions to the present organization
Of Memphis, and would prefer an organization
Of our own, BY which the citizens would be
more equally benefited BY her taxes. We think
Memphis could dispense with the City Recorder
BY imposing that duty upon the Mayor and,
a. n----n 49, n
lice, by imposing their Offices upon the City
Martial, whose present duty should be divided
with the Street Commissioner. think Men,
phis pays too much money to support unprodta-
bic dignity. We, in Chelssy, wish corporation
OF our Own for the present. and do, and viii,
protest against any connection with any city,
even Memphis. FIDO-