Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-11-09

10 usefulness by the skillfII surgery OF
such experienced railroad doctors az Tate
and Woodruff and their compeers. and
s0,a viii be stretched forth 70 gather IN
the wealth Of distant States and lay 81 at
the feet Of her ambitious sons.
with her easteriy arm, she win reach
across the sn0W-capped hills Of Eastern
Eennessee, and tickle in her tender spot
grave old Georgia until she grants the
boon we ask.
Nocthward she extends two powerful
arms, and grasps in friendly grip, and
Woos 10 greet her with a kiss-thar en-
pire called 'sThe West"
Southwark she contends in honorable
competition with the cities Of the Gulf
and claims her share Of old King Otton's
bOundless wealth.
And Westward - what magic lies
within that word-fOr is it not that
" westward the march Of empire takes its
way % And, Mr.. Speaker and gentle
men, that empire is here. Standing
firmly on the spot where grim DeS0to
proudly stood and gazed with longing
eyes toward the setting sun. and fOndly
hoped to find those tabled springs that
give eternal life, she 500 viii, by her
magic, secure the prize he died TO gain.
Across the rich and fertile plains Of
Arkansas, the iron horse now bounds with
eager speed, impatient his endurance to
prove upon great Texas boundles plains.
and look across the Rio Grande where
tyrants hold q State in chains.
But while Old Mars has cursed the
lands, and broken up her iron bands. one
artery OF wealth could never De stayed
old Mississippi, mighty tide,
On which the wealth Of empires ride,
Has never ceased % hold iu8 sway,
ANA 10 her lap It's glLfs TO llF.'
Yet while we boast in prose and songs
Of this our city fair, we ne'r FORGET that
to Tennessee She still belongs. with whom
we share her, free as air.
SPEECH OF Mr. MOORE.
Mr.. William r. Moore, formerly of
Nashville, is Oneof the mostenterprising.
wealthy and accomplished merchants Of
Memphis. In replying to the toast the
two cities' he was handsomely received,
and spoke as follows:
rise with unaffected embarrassment
to ill the position in this ~cOnviviaI meet
ing assigned me by my brother Commit
teemen. i had almost decided on
account Of tbs. lateness Of the hour to
simply excuse myself, but the personal
and very complimentary illusions made
by my friend, who has just preceded me.
render ii necessary that I make at least
q few Informal remarks. Luckily. for
the two cities, - they are great enough 20
champion their own cause. That, how
ever, need not deter me from allut-
ing briefly To each. I used 20 live in
Nashville. I came here "a Young and
artless boy from the adjoining county of
rutherford. The people Of Nashville
generous and ever End-tO0k me by the
hand and extended 10 me a cordial well
come. Here l learned some Of my first
political lessons. Some of my first D0-
Ltlcal convictions were formed under the
tutOTship Of one distinguished gentleman.
particularly, whom i am glad TO see with
Us this evening. As time passed on u
political vieWs became somewhat di-
vergent L am rejOiced, however, to see
that once more We are starting in the
same direction. We have all met thiz
evening 20 hold of those social and
commercial reunions which always con
Tribute so largely in building up grea-
communicates STAKES. If 7 can b.
the humble instrument in cOntrilU-nr.
however remotely, 20 the ACCOMPLISH
ment OF 20 good apurpOse. l shall indeed
be happy.
Memphis is proud TO have the honor Of
assisting in Cemenliug the bonds of a
Union which she always loved. This
delegation from the Chamber OF Com
merce came here not 20 get rid Of paying
their taxes, for they are Union men ant
earnest supporters of the Government
whether OF the state OF Of the Nation.
buJ they did come for the purpose Of pre-
sentng TO the Legislature mattcrs0 of vital
Importance to the people, not only O.
Memphis, but also of Nashville, Knox
vile and the whole Of Tennessee. When
the tax law which has occupied our
attention, was first enacted, the circum-
stances seemed by the Legislature to JUS
ti1y 10. Since then matters have mucL
changed. We have shown YOU. in Eel
memorial presented 10 the two Houses.
the excessive burdens which it impose
upon n Of the largest interests in the
state. We thought that You might not
see the matter in the light we did, and
hence, we determines to place our vfew-
before you rs clearly as we could. We I
are now going home, and shall expect. j. Z
the Legislature sees the question as
We do, they VIII modify the law. We
are Wiling TO teave these interests in
hands believing you viii do what
your judgements may suggest as for r
the best interests of the whole people.
A word more. This Legislature occupies
q responsible position before the country.
and great questions are before the
people, That Of education is probably
greatest of them all. I have no
children myself, but expect t. have p
large family. Some of my brother mem
have large and RAPIDLY CROWN fam
lies. They expect to be successful i'm ac-
'uWulatIug large fortunes which they
wish TO leave TO the management of men
wise ana sagaciOus by the Judi
ious system of education which vour
'ody Is expected TO enact. The now
hnHa- .F rfrr AH.~- 90 A. ri
aSlsiat0rs. EdtcGt6 them! Pass Sena- {
or Blossoms or some other bill. and the
rowing generation in the years that are
o come viii rise up and call YOU blessed :
u now, in imagination, shake YOU
ach by the hand. We are going home
had no Thought Of saying so much, but -
aeInS IN THIS pleasant assembly many q
in1iar taces-taces Of those who were
0ys with me in NashviIIe=faces that b
ave been separated from each other for
ears by q ruthless and fearful war-vet
war which ! humhly believe viii prove =
, have been q blessing in Disguise +
ave been led Involuntary into this
7sultory strain Of reflection. I wish h.
oW, IN conclusion, to thank the ,
ashVIIle Chamber Of Commerce Der- :,
palIy, and on behalf of our delega- v
on, Tor their cordial cooperation ana al
ndness. You have q great citv-not to
m comparison with Liverpool: not =,
eat IA comparison with Memphis. in p
e of cotton interests. which shiDs
20 hundred and fifty thousand bales,
lue Nashville ships, probably, not 81,
ore than forty thousand, but great as
educational, political and social CEN
= great a. the proud capital Of a brave
d generous people. Excuse my G.,
lgthened remarks. Once mere: we 10
K the Legislature, if you think our
TVS correct, 70 adopt them. IfnOt, of I~
lrse you wi adopt wiser ones. Do
you think is right. We are not ton
ald to trust your Judgment or your in in,
rlty- Thanking You, gentlemen. Der- -
and also ia behalf of the Mem Ing
Chamber M Commerce, for your at for
.tiop, ] close. off
by the BAND We Are q Band of inc
Brothers," r
after the close Of the programee. our wa
liant young friend, John J.. McCann
and said: -
tR. PRESIDENT: There is n very 1
omission In the toasts of the ado
ming, andI propose 10 toast the fair Tho
.es or Tennessee, who, with their ber
~ washed out the blood of the past, !.
with their smiles are now cheering IL
II LuA4 tue present. 70 tuAt glorious ACi
that awaits US. corr
toast was drank amid the utmost NJ
lusiasm. Three cheers were then Of 1
d for the Ladies Of Tennessee and for are
Memphis delegation, which were II
n with a viii, at the conclusion of of n
en- the assembly dispersed. and thus -
the bright and happy scene. ny
70 much credit cannot be bestowed tick
II, Swayne OF the st. Cloud, for the ativ
ance, taste and energy displayed bv nina
IN the got-up OF this superb affair. -
? A Fortress Monroe correspondent II
ie New York Hernld, in an account says
Mitchell's liberation, saws Sat and
sanderson, officer of the dav. asked eraI
FOR his autograph Just before leaving. -
ng up his pen, he wrote with hurried HJLi
1.-The foolish men have confined harb
Use and appended his name to IL Nh
evident pride Of geographical dis and
ami with the remark itThatis
.NlnE En NGfQf ~ 70 hon Il 49,. I'll .na III