Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-09-16
MEMPHIS.
A Good Word or Two for US in q Ger
man Republican Paper.

The NeWe Welt, a prominent German
Republican journal Of st. Louis, is repre-
scented in Memphis by Mr.. Waterman,
who, in a recent letter, maoe the follow
ing remarks in regard to our city. We
present them TO our readers that they
may see how we are viewed through Ger
man spectacies:
'This is one of the most beautiful and
hourishing cities of the entire Southwest.
During the late war it suffered but little
injury, having early In the struggle fallen
into the hands of the Federal authorities,
in whose possession it remained until the
surrender.
'Since then, Memphis has made a most
rapid progress which is manifest upon
every hand in the magnificent business
houses and pslatial residences that have
been erected, and are still going up, as if
by magic, speaking more than words Of
the wealth and culture of her citizens.
"The general appearance of the city can
not fail to make the most pleasing i'm,
preston upon the visitor, with its busy
thrift and hustle (even yet, ere the bust
ness season has fairly set in and most of
the prominent merchants are away east
laying in their stocks), on Front, Main
and Second streets; its many magnificent
business houses, some of which were
erected at an enormous expense, a
would be ornaments to shy city; its
beautiful and tsstsfully arranged resi-
dencos On the side streets; and, last, but
not least, its charming Court square,
which is indeed a gem in the way OF city
parks, and the just pride Of every Mem
phian. This beautiful little park covers
just Il block, in the very heart OF the
business part Of the city, and is artist
cally arranged and laid out in walks,
grass plots and f1wer-Deds, and sbun
dainty supplied with shade trees, among
which the beautiful magnolia occupies a
prominent place. In the centre, within a
bed of beautiful flowers, stands a marble
bust of Andrew Jackson.
Certainly one of the most pleasing fes-
lures in this garden spot are the innumer-
able squirrels, which gsmbol free snd I'M
molesLed on the sWard and among the
trees. They are perfectly tame, and eat
the profsred nuts rom our hand with
cut the least fear. These little deniz5ns
seem to be as old as Court Square Itself,
and have enjoyed the protection OF DO b
Federal and Confederate authorities. Il
seems, indeed, as if every Memphian con-
sidered 1t his sacred duty To shield these
pets from all harm or danger.
The streets are regularly built, the prin-
cipal thorougbfares laid with Nieolson
pavement, and nearly all, except the
business streets, are lined on each side
with fine shade trees, which lend to the
city a most charming appearance, and
render the streets pleasing promensdes
during the summer evenings.
The population of Memphis is nearly
SO, Zoo, and the society is noted for refine
ment and their social qualities. The edu-
cationsl facilities are excellent, there be-
ing q large number of public n private
schools and s~enlinaries, some Of which are
second to none in the country. There are
fourteen churches, among which are two
synagogues. Three new churches have
been erected during the past year.
The geographical position OF Memphis
is a most advantageous one, n cannot
fail 10 render 1t, before many years, one
of the most important cities IN the Union.
Already her wholesale trade is very ex-
tensive, and she is the largest inland cot
ton port in the country. Laying in the
center of a vast and fertile region of
country, with the Father of the Waters in
front, and good railroad facilities, which
will be grestly increased shortly, she
seems 60 have a most magnificent future
awaiting her. The country, too Is fast
recovering from the disastrous result OF
the war, and with a large and intelligent
immigration pouring i'm from all parts,
she will reap a golden harvest. Tennes-
see, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas
send their merchants hither to purchase
their supplies, and the greatest portion of
the cotton, which is the staple product of
these States, comes to Memphis as the
natural market.