Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-02

On this explanation, Capt. Moore with
dseS his motion.
BIZ. Gates moved, and the resolution
was carried, that the blank ia his resOlu-
ton be flied with three"
Capt. Mahan offered q resolution,
which the reporters were requested be-
forsband, and promised, not to publish.
II was opposed by Messrs. Titus and Far
riDgton, and voted doWn-only one per-
son voting for it.
Mr.. Gates suggested that Mr.. Donoho
be heard in regard to some resolutions
which he had prepared and on which be
wished TO get the indorsement Of the
Chamber Of Commerce.
At the request OF Mr.. DonohO, Capt.
Lee came forward and read the resolu-
tons, which were as follows!
WHEREAS, The attention of the Mem
phis Chamber of Commerce has been
called to the circular and prospectus of
the Immigration Agency, as represented
ia this city by W. B. DonOho; and,
Whereas, The subject is one which
eommends itself to the consideration of
the people Of Memphis, as Of the whole
hands Of this Chamber an expression of
opinion as to the scheme itself, and as 70
our fellow-eitjZsn, Mr.. DOnobo, p ho is
preparing It, 1t is, therefore, by the Mem
phis Chamber Of Commerce,
RESOLVED, That the large extent Of IN
occupied land in the Southern States,
and especially in Mississippi, Alabama,
Arkansas and Tennessee, containing all
the requisite advantages of wood and
water, soil and climate, healthfulness
aud accessibility, and which can now be
bought st low prices, offers the greatest
Inducements to immigrants from the Old
World.
Res0Ivsd, That, in the opinion of this
Chamber, immigrants seeking to avail
themselves Of these advantages and find
permanent homes for themselves and
families will be cordially welcomed by
the people, and will meet with every en-
enlargement and facility at the hands Of
the railroads, the public authorities and
the land owners.
ResoLUed, That a knowledge Of Mr..
W. B. DonOho, derived from personal
acquaintance and from his reputation
made IN long business career in Mem
phis, enables the members of this Cham
Der to recommend him as q man OF en-
ergy, capacity and integrity, and fitted
to manage the details of the scheme
which he proposes, for the best interests
of both land owners and immigrants.
RESOLVED, That In the opinion of this
Cham bsr, the plan of operations sug
gested by the immigration scheme Of Mr..
DOnOho is highly practicable, and well
adapted to the purpose, and one which,
If successfully carried out, must result in
greet good to the country and to the i'm
migrants who may adopt it, and in fur
therance of so laudsb bic an enterprise, we
hereby pledge him our united and indi
vidual influence aud cooperation in en-
listing the serious consideration and
prompt action of the land owners OF the
country.
An attempt was made To postpone ac-
ton, but the resolutions were finally
voted on and carried unanimously.
Capt. Moore offered series Of resolu-
tons, which are two lengthy to insert in
our present report, looking toward the
same objects "a thoss Of Mr.. Donoho,
but which were tabled by An unanimous
vote.
There being no further business before
the meeting, at quarter past two o'clock
1t adjourned until next Wednesday at
II n.