Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-03-17

The report was received and adopted
without debate.
THE UNION DEPOT SUBJECT.
Chairman Pettigrew stated that he
had question to present to the ex-
change, and spoke as follows upon the
subject of the union depot:
GENrLEMEN-There is an important enter
prise which desire to call your attention to.
1t is one on which the future of Memphis
greatly depends, and one that think OF sum-
cient Importance 10 the commerce and pros
perity of our city TO receive the attention of
this chamber.
1t is the establishing, at some suitable point
a union depot of the different railroads enter
ing at Memphis. This can be accomplished
by the railroads as a company, or by any one
of them, or by a joint-stock company, charg-
ing the different railroads for the use of the
same, as have been informed is being done
in other cities.
Its not necessary TO speak of the great ad-
vantages that VIII be derived from such an
institution, that is well understood by every
one. But the only question for us to consider
is how this very important improvement can
be accomplished. II we can, ia any way, as
sist, or be the means of bringing about the
needed reform, we viii have accomplished
much for the future prosperity of our city,
and the travelling com nlunity Will not have
to undergo that disagreeable pleasure of being
jolted over our unfortunate pavements from
one depot TO another.
l would suggest the appointing a commit
tee OF, say five, to take the subject under ad-
the different abroad companies, with view
of adopting some plan that will accomplish
the desired end.
Gentlemen, the subject is now before you
for your consideration.
The public had been under the impression
that the city was opposed to the establishment
OF depot, but this from his observations
while in the board, he could state, was un-
founded.
Mr.. Daniels moved that the following
committee be appointed for that pur-
pose: Ex-MayOr John johnson, chair
man; J. J. Busby, f. Nj. Apperson, F.
M. White, and II. Dow.
Mr.. Apperson moved that Mr.. Daniels
be made chairman of the committee, as
this was in accordance with p2rliamen-
tary usuage.
MIR. johnson seconded Mr.. Daniels's
motion, and asked that Mr.. White be
appointed chairman. He said that
while mayor in 1872, Mr.. Wicks and
other railroad men wanted to make the
connection. Mr.. McComb, of the Pa
ducah railroad, was so anxious to have
the connection that he sent his engineer
to make estimates. The city gave the
roads the right of way, and the only
question was the mode and construc-
ton. The three ways were: First,
bridges over the bluff streets, tunnels the
entire way, and along the levee, on con-
ditiou that the grades of the street be
preserved. Seven-eighths of the right
of way had been given by the city, the
work to be commenced and completed
within q certain time. Believing the
time had elapsed, he favored .oeal or
ganization for this purpose. He insist
ed that Mr.. White be substituted as
chairman.
q
50 was covered over, a track laid
thereon would prove acceptable to the
city.
Mr.. johnson said the lines of property
ran into the middle of the bayou, and
over a thousand titles would be necessa-
ry to secure the property. The city had
/ dedicated edseven-eighths ofthe way with
| out cost, The ground between Union
and Beale streets had been given for:the
benefit of the freight depot. He, as
mayor, opposed for that reason the
/ opening Of any new streets thereto. AL
! north of Washington street had been
/ given for union passenger-depot.
Mr.. Daniels's motion was then adopted
| and the chair appointed the above
4 named gentlemen ON the committee.
AN AMENDMENT.
1t was also moved and adopted tha
the Selma railroad collateral subscrip
! ton be referred to meeting OF citizens
/ TO be called through the chamber o
commerce.
A BUSINESS COMMUNICATION.
The following communication was re
ceived from the board of trade, of Co
lumbus, Mississippi;
OFFICE, BOARD OF TRADE, I
! CoLUMBUs. MISS, March 10, 1874.
You have herein inclosed amemortal OF "a
J board of trade of Columbus. Mississippi, II
relation to the manner Of refundlng the "a;
collected on cotton during the years set Tort
IN the memorial, and we ask your co-opera
tion and prompt action in the matter, IN IN
event it meets your views, that II may o
brought before congress as soon as practices
bic. Very respectfully,
J. W. E. S0ADY, Secretary.
70 the Board of Trade, Memphis, Tennessee
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