Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-06-13
THE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATIONS.
Brief Sketch of Its Proceedings by
Oar Special Correspondent.


Special Correspondence Appeal
BROWNSVILLE, June 1.-THE ram
bling special Of last evening-I should
say, this morning, as it was morning
when the n1erTi cOnlpdnie dissolved
was but a scintillatiOn Of the brilliant
occasion-one OF the most enjoyable
ones it has been our good fortune to at.
tend. The gentlemen Of the Browns
vile press, Will. o. Haywood, w. Ivy
Westbrook and Colonel Bob Haywood,
now the popular candidate for congress
from this district, were present and as
siduous In their attentions to the invited
guests, who will ever deeply feel the
hospitable courtesies Of the press of this
"little giant city of West Tennessee" as
genial Tom Neal, of the Dyersburg Ga
eette christens Brownsville. The speak
ers were most felicitous in their extem-
poraneous addresses, and from the
mouths of the members Of the press
came hearty expressions of their deep
felt sense of gratitude at the OveItiOWing
hospitality of the good citizens of tnis
progressive little city, that to-day has
a mechanical and manufacturing, q So
eIal aud commercial interest second TO
no city, excepting q few metropolitan
centers OF the state. Colonel Kerr is at
tending the meeting of the association,
and seems to be well received by the
gentlemen of the press. Attention is due
the Candidate for governor, as part pay
ment for his bold stand in defense OF the
interests of the press while a member of
the legislature. Charles w. Hoffman
Esq, WAS al invited guest. Mr.. HOff-
man is here in the interest of one of yOuf
leading corporations, Heathis IRON
worss, and is an agreeable gentleman.
He leaves to-day for Ripley. One OF
the most pleasant speakers last evening
was Slater, of the Home Journal. Win
chester, who, like his Journal, is the
soul of wit. The many genial and in
teliectual souls present were a rare treat
to those who had never attended a meet
ing Of the association, and 1t Ia but
au evidence of the power of machine
ry that has such strength in its indi-
vidualities, as the personal presence OF
the members # the association leads Us
to appreciate. The special Of last eve
ming relative to the assembling Of the
association covered the ground, hence
a detailed account will not be necessary.
The adjourned meeting at Dine o'clock
to-day may develop new features, which
will be faithfully portrayed in a synOp-
sis, so that the readers OF the APPEAL
may form an idea of the importance Of
the annual meeting Of the press associa-
ton. We feel very grateful to Ben. g.
Miles, Esq one Of the many good fel-
lows OF the craft-their name is legion
Of your city, and who is enjoying the
hospitalities Of his old stamping-grOund,
for many kindnesses. Beu. Miles is a
gentleman, every inch of him, and we
love all such. Our thanks are due I. F.
Weedin, Esq, most excellent gentle
man, and GttGche Of the Bee Office, for
attentions that sit 20 becOmingly on su
urbane gentleman. As for Ivy West
brook, Boo Haywood, and such great
souls, we can't express ourselves-lan-
gusge is inadequate. Brownsville is the
Mecca of West Tennessee, and her peo-
pie greet with open arms all pilgrims to
her shrine. G.