Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-05-19

RltdcUEdDlG t4Aai IN flI1iAtAE VI MtIcQlu-
ing to the Inequalities Of the city the del
egates, invited guests and yisitofs who to-
day honor il with their presence.
Welcome is a common, little, everyday
word, but when used in simple sincerity,
as on this occasion, il is warm, melting
and sunny in it's nature, and for these
qualities we invoke its influences to th&w
any icicle of jealous rivalrytha may exist
to mar the pleasures, disturbt the harmony
or counteraet the good results of this Con-
ventiOn.
In extending our welcome we have only
to regret that its cordially Is not equaled
by our facilities TO make your visit allthat
we desire; for, the rayages and desolations
of war, and the absence of restorative and
fostering legislation, have shorn us of the
wealth that was onc u strength and
pride, When, however, 1 look around on
the intelligent and thoughtful counte-
nances of this large audience, and recog-
nize faces from every section and OF every
creed, aWelI-spring of hope rises within
me, TINT here, and during the session of
this Convention, the long smothered
flames Of fraternal harmony will
be rekindled, and hat a full and
frank recognition of a mutual inter-
est will beget such concert of action as
will not merely restore our local wealth
and Influence, but make of us an endnr-
liz DllldE u EifAlOlidl StltAlAln. d
OF Memphis, others more competent
and less enamored OF its charms must he
allowed TO speak. Rejoicing that you are
here TO observe for yourselves, | only ask
that while here, you mark well its posi-
ton. its surroundings and its natural adj
y~antages; and remember it is in the midst
of an unreclaimed wilderness, the virgin
soil Of which is richer, in all the elements
of reliable and attainable wealth, than
the gold placers ofthe Pacific slopes. Note,
too, II climate, mild genial and inviting,
Above the disease engendering malariss oil
the tropics, and below the winters that
hush with icy letters the murmur of the
streams. Look, too, upon our mighty
river, the veritable "Father of Waters
and imagine the emotions of DeSoto and
his followers when it FIRST and ~unexpeet-
eddy burst upon their vision, Think of II
as you return to your distant homes, and
tell of it to those who, less fortunate than
yourselves, ave never enjoyed the
privilege of seeing it. It has no equal,
no rival. non that presumes 10 rivalry
in the world. 1t does moi cross the con-
tinent, merely connecting distant locali-
ties of similar wan and productions; but
in its course from north TO south. IL links
the arctic regions with the tropics, while
its tributaries on either side draining
alike the Allegheny and Rocky noun
lhln EAOBCS1 GNltllu tDE AnONStIlIS uDOll
thousands of miles through the most Ter
tile and healthfuI regions thai man has
ever found. lhave coursed in wrapt won
der and admiration its sleanderings from
the BaliZe to the falls of st. Anthony,
and remember not a spot wherein, with
legitimate legislative protection, q ON
Portable habitatiOn and home might not
be built; while within the vast extent
bounded on the north by the Tamarah
and the Birch, and on the south by the
Orange and Magnolia, all that is needed
to supply mans natural wants and most
of his artificial ones. all the n~ecessaries
and most OF the luXuries of life, are pro-
ducedin h richest profIlsion; and nature,
with prOyident and uneffing foresight
has reared this, the fourth Chickasaw'
Bluff, as The grand entrepot for the
accumulation and The pleasant and proita-
bic exchange oftheSe varied and valuable
commodities. and for their distribution
hence, over direct lines OF iron rails, to
the distant shores Of the Atlantic and Pa
cific oceans.
/ must ask your forgiveness. Ny en-
thusiasm when Think or speak OF " The
Mighty River" and nv leNer-like admit
ration for this. to me the most attractive
spot on-its banks, have led me beyond my
purpose, which was simply 10 extend TO
you an Open-handed welcome and 10 sx-
PRESS the nope ihdl NodT WISH HEY bt iouH
and pleasantly remembered and oNen re-
paaled.
After the address of Mayor Lei 8 icli.
which WAS listened To with marked stten-
ton, Chairman Cherry annOu1ed that
the next business in order was Il selec-
ton Of temporary Chairman and Seere-
tary. For Chairman he had the honor to
nominate the Hon. EX-Gov Il NJ Patton,
of Alabama, and moved that he be eho-
seek 10 preside temporarily.
On vote Gov. Patton was unanimously
elected. and the Chair requested w NJ
Harrington and Henry & Jones to conduit
him 10 the Chair, which vas lone amid
cheers and applause.
After Z few moments of delay Gos Pa
ton accepted the seat as follows:
GeaHemeI Of the Convention. When /
look over the large assemblaee Of my fell.
low countrymen, and remember the OBJ
jcets of the aSsembiage of the Convention,
] am constrained to say at the top OF my
voice: This is, indeed, more than ordinary
occasion. When ] remember the objects
of the assemblage, as say, | cannot but
feel honored in being called to preside as
temporary Chairman. 1t il not my plIr-
pose TO make al this tinre~a speech or adj
dress, or TO dilate upon the greatness Of
the movement for which we are assem-
hled together. Ii il enough to thank you
and the gentlemen of Montgomery, who
thought me worthy of representing them.
When / remember This is the day and
time and occasion OF this assemblage, 1
know That " Is for the benefit OF the
country. Formerly we met in conven-
ton AZ politicians to discuss political sub
jects; now we meet Is commercial men
and manufacturers, 10 develop the re-
sources of our happy country. Gentle
men, YOU do ne more honor than / de
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pore of this Convention. This is nOr 20
.liGical COnvention-when fsay that il is
political, | know there are many
of politics represented here; bat
all have our common AIM. Our OBJ
iect Is not TO promote party politics, bat
to build upthe interests and establish the
rolnmercial character of our common
country, II all that are engaged in build
up and developing ~ happy country
ore entitled TO representation among
jls. II a%pprehend il Alright,
,his Convention, as L am apprised is adj
from the one which met in Octo-
Der last at Norfolk. You have cOme-not
only those who attended III Norfolk, but
Indny who did moi participate in il, for am
exchange of opinions, ~h;chtends toward
progress and the expression of ideas. /
have seen q great many o~fourpeople since
his civil ana disastrous var, who look
hSlicdftclCu. ltiittl / UOll l leei 50.
Fherc is too much energy in this country
10 lei that feeling prevail. We must hold
mp oar head. look up and not down, and
We have a future before rs OF which We
sill be proud. ! look on this as the gar |
of America, and look forward TO a
good future. We have loo much energy 10
give way TO dependency, and we-md If
rot 1ee, children, viii reap the benefit
li such councils as this. Without further
'emaak~. gentlemen, ! again thank you
on the honor conferred on me so nneN-
)ectedly.
The Ehair then announced thai the Con-
wes prepared 10 hear any motiohs
rom the Convention, and after a spirited
ir from the hand
W. II. Cherry, OF Memphis, moved 10
W. X. Moore, Esq, of Memphis.
emiporurl chairman. Adopted unani-
The chair stated 20 the convention that
{ would be necessary for gentlemen, when
hey rose TO address the convention, to
tate their mann and delegation. \
T. A. Nelson, of Memphis, moved that
committee be appointed on permanent |
organization To consist or a member from
ach state represented. |
A gentleman in the rear stated that he
ould not hear, and was Proceeding TO adj |
.ress the convention, when the chair
sked his name. The answer was for the |
hair TO send a page to get il. as it was not
,laaSaut for bashfuI r0pp Ia call mt he'll |