Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-03-30
rur ELECTION ON SATURDAY.

some other candidate VINO mas "eSh
weak enough to lend himself to their
usss. But as we have said before, there
is a principle involved in this election
which rises far aboveany mere preference
between men, and which requires that
the people should come up in IA IN
broken phalanx. and sustain these their
faithful champions. Let it not be for
oo+ten. that. il this atrocious measure had
become a 1aag, the Legislature Of Tennes-
see would have been bound, hand and
foot. for six years TO the car Of the
Olgarchyit would establish, aud that the
raon1e Of Tennessee would have had no
either means Of em~ancipating themselves
from lis thraldom than by revolution, or
the expense Of another Convention.
Letthe PEOPLE speak, on Saturday, in
8 tone not to be mistaken.
4 GLANCE THROUGH THE COUNTRY.
ARKANSAS.
The editor Of the Des Arc Crescent has
made a tour through his neighborhood,
and what he says about Hickory
Plains may be taken as applying to a
large portion of the State Of Arkansas.
The country he says, " is beautiful,
and greatly surpassed u expectations,
II il is so pleasing 10 the eye now, we
may Justly conclude that the green
glories' Of spring will make rich acqui-
sitions to its charms. The soil is highly
productive, and we would judge from its
appearance, susceptible Of easy c%ultiva-
ton. Society is in an advanced stage,
and the polish and refinement Of the
people betray careful mental culture
This indeed is cheering intelligence, and
We sake much pleasure in recording it.
On the subject of immigration, he says:
with all our advantages there is IA
thing we must have, OF We cannot arrive
at the desirable results which we 50
foldlv anticipate-that is population.
In our reasoning we must begin at
this point. and all superficial theorizing
that DISCUSSES this vital question,
is utterly futile. We are now at the
most critical juncture in our history,
and too much wisdom cannot be en-
ployed in u experiments. Our system
Of labor has assumed q new phase, our
previous plans OF action have been sus-
pended by powerful causes, and we must
now form on a new line, and adapt our
selves to the emergency. The time has
come when we should feel the logic Of
stubborn facts, and act rather than talk.
Il We can excite a current Of immigra-
ton TO this country, we viii do more to
repair our losses and obviate the embar-
easements connected with our situation,
than can be done ia any other way
These are sensible observations, and We
trust the people Of Arkansas will take
them into consideration and fully appre-
ciate their importance. He justly re-
marks that untitled lands are a source
of Onerous taxation, without the shadow
OF a compromising quality; and, in addi-
ton to this, they withhold from market
a vast aggregate Of valuable products.
in their present shape, as they
are an incessant drain upon holders,
and make no return for the eX-
penditures which they incur, il would
be wise to commence throwing
them upon the market at low figures.
This would very soon attract attention,
inquiry in this quarter would be quick
ened, the demand would be increased,
and a consequent advance in rates would
be the result. What would seemingly
be Iostby a few sales at low prices, would
be more than c0unterbalanced by subse-
ouent sales, under the stimulus Of a lively
and advancing market" Such a course
would no doubt have the double effect of
increasing the present population, by in
ducing parties from other States to make
large investments and probably become
citizens. II, a. the writer observes, all
the land could be placed under even mod
crate cultivation, the increase in the
wealth Of Arkansas would be inealcula-
bic, and her prosperity would be almost
centUpled. A judiciOus system Of inter-
nal improvements would naturally be
obtained educational facilities would be
infinitely multiplied; and useful knowl-
edge would become the priceless boon
Of all. When We consider that the
growth and decoration Of towns, the
enlargement OF their commerce, and tri-
umph as a civilized people, are Deepen
dent on the soil, We viii perceive what
effort should be expended in this direc-
ton. Agriculture is the foundation of
success and national promotion. II they
fail here, they fail everywhere. 1t is the
sinewy arm Of the husbandmRa that
keeps in motion the rumbling wheels Of
manufactures, proiongs the ceaseless
CHATTER Of the artisans hammer, and pro-
vides all that ministers 70 the comfort
convenience, or luxury Of life.
MISSISSIPPI.
A gentleman from Choctaw informs a
Grenada paper that in the central and
western portions Ofthe county great i'm
provement is manifest in farming opera
tons, and a spirit Of cheerful industry
pervades the people. The negroes gener-
ally are working well plantations are
repaired and put in order and goodhopes
are entertained for the next CROP. The
factory at Bankst0n Is to be rebuilt by a
new company. The own Of Greensboro
is being restored from the ruins Of war, !
and greatly improved, and the vicinity
around is sharing In the same good work.
This news we are happy to hear, as it
clearly indicates that the people are com
pletely "restoredn 10 industrial pursuits
and those domestic relations whence
happiness aud prosperity flow The
reconstruction " Of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad is likely 10 reopen an immense
trade between Mississippi and the West.
The Columbus SeHiiaef thinks 50. ana ar
CUES thus: "The bacon, lard, corn,
wheat, -four, pork and all ether staple
productions Of tue West, instead of. as IN
older times, finding their way TO us by
the ~circuitous route down the Mississippi
over 70 Mobile, and then by river or rail
20 this point, paying toll IS they come to
steamboats,, railroads, forwarding mer-
chants, commission merchants, grocers,
etc, all demanding profit upon profit
al these productions, we say, will come
10 US almost direct and from h%eadquar-
ters Of trade, where they viii cost our
merchants the very lowest rates. 6uch
Is the business about 70 open 10 Us
Let our merchants make arrange
ments promptly 20 avail them
selves Of the new programme. and
give TO their customers the newest and
best goods fresh from the fountain
sources, unencumbered with the interme-
ciate profits made by forwarding mer-
chants at other points, digging deeply
into their own. By 50 doing they buy
their goods cheaper, pay less freight, get
on at less expense aud upon less capital,
turn over their goods and profits more
swiftly, and thereby sell 70 the consumer,
At lower rates, fresher and better goods
Such are the prospects which await Us as
soon as We have unobstructed cOmmuni-
cation with the West over the Mobile
and Ohio railroad. Let US use every ef-
fort therefore for the early resumption
Of regular and full work Oh this great
highway OF commerce. We see no )