Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-02-20
TRUE BRAVERY.
A Child Falls in the River frOm
aCOal Barge.
Rescued. After Sinking Twice,
by a River Man.

to record, however mach we might re
gret the cause that called forth o
prompted the act, occurred about tw0
O'Clock yesterday evening near Vol
:, island. A number Of children were play
ing on a barge, and during their spor
I one Of the number pushed a playmate
overheard, a fine little fellow aged atou
eight years be sank Immediately, o
course. The children screamed and raised
an cutlery, but the parties near could no
understand what was the matter, sup
q posing that the noise was all in th'
plav.' On hearing it still continued one
of the men went to where the children
r were, Just in time to see the child sinh
D for the second time he, quickly
a, throwing Off hat and coat, plunged into
, the water and caught the boy just IS he
came to the surface. After some lisfe
difficulty he succeeded in getting to TIE
shore in safety, with his precious burden,
The saved one was very much ex-
hausted, and was quickly carried home.
A crowd soon gathered, who, after the
brave deed was accomplished, were, Of
course, loud in their praise Of the daring
fellow who had risked his life to n v
that Of ito him an unknown child. We
~endeavored to learn the name of this
worthy young man, bat did not succeed.
Ever body Gale him Steve, and that
seemed TO be all that was known Of him.
Bot deeds like this will inseribe his
memory, if not his name, on tablets as
enduring as granite. The grateful pray
ers of the mother whose darling he res
cued from a watery grave, will no doubt
follow him through life, and be a blessing
worth having. Such deeds as these are
an index to a truly brave and noble
spirit, and IS in many cases coupled with
a modesty almost uuapproachable. The
name Of the child saved is Willie Hue
ger, whose father is employed on the
railroad aud was absent from home at
the time of the occurrence II the mod
esty Of The brave fellow who performed
this act will permit his name to be
knewn, no doubt he will be the recipient
of a more than word" testimonial from
the grateful parents of little Willie.
MEETING OF STEAMBOAT CAPTAINS.
At a meeting Of steamboat captains,
owners and others interested in the COM
merce Of the Mississippi river, held on
the wharfboat Of the Memphis and St.
Louis packet company, Tuesday, the 10Th
inst, the following parties were present :
CAPT. Smith. president Memphis and
| st. Louis packet company Capt. J. n.
I Bofiuger, superintendent Atlantic and
Mississippi steamship company; Capt. J.
T. Bourne, Capt. +. a. Levy, Capt. Ike
Whitaker, Capt. Carnes, Capt. r. NJ.
I Mason, Capt. c. B. Church, Capt. Elem.
Calvert. Capt. w. Elliott, Can't. RObt.
/ Gibson, Mr.. Paist, All. Storm, w. Dill,
Mr.. ByingtOn, Geo. Mellersh aBd others.
The objects of the meeting demand
the attention Of all interested in the ma
terial prosperity of the city, and espe-
cially Of the merchants, river men and
city authorities. We trust that the
proper steps will be taken to comply
WITH the memorial addressed TO the
board of mayor and aldermen.
Upon the motion of Capt. Smith, Of
the NJ. 4 st. L. packet company, Mr..
VIM. Elliott was chosen chairman, and
/ Capt. James I. Bourne secretary Of the
meeting.
Capt. Smith then addressed the meet
ing on the subject which had called
them together; after which, upon mo-
ton, the chairman appointed a commit
| tee of three to draft a memorial to be
presented to the board of mayor and
aldermen of the city of Memphis, con-
sistiug ~ follows, viz: Geo. Mellersh,
Robt. Gibson and Capt. r. Mason.
Upon motion Of Capt. Smith, the chair
man and secretary were added to that
committee.
The committee made their report
which WAS adopted, and is as follows:
MENPHIs, TESN. February -, 1867.
To the Honorable Board Of Mayer ana Alder
men OF the city OF Memphis
Your petitioners would beg leave to
call attention to the miserable condition
of our levee at the present time, n iu-
adequate and miserable accommoda-
| items for steamboats, and other purposes,
the eucroachments Of the river on the
upper portion of the landing, and the
threatened washing away Of all the i'm
! provements that have been made, and
would beg the immediate action OF your
honorable body to provide for the in
/ ereasing trade Of our growing city,
which &c demands, by at n ce taking
some action 10 prevent the further wash
ing sway of the landing, TO pro-
vide additional anchors OF ring
bolts for steamboats, to make fast
60, and check posts for fat
boats and others, to provide for the
cleaning Of the levee, to remove the
wreck at the foot of Union street, as it
endangers the safety Of STEAMBOATS, at
present. to grade the bluff from the
/ present grade to Front street, and to
nave the same, and would further pray
that the wharfage as at present collected
be set apart as n special fund to carry out
these suggested Improvements eXclu-
[ siveiv, aud if not found sufficient that
the bonds Of the city be issued to a sur
! fcieut amount to provide for the much
needed Improvements.
It is absolutely necessary that WiHic-
2iate action be taken TO provide addi-
| tional ring bolts, As il is not safe at the
present high stage Of water for so many
boats to be made fast to one anchor or
ring bolt.
signed GEO. MELLERsH, chm,
knAhrfNH a. KANA Ear'N