Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-05-16
THE OVATION.

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dress on the occasion OF the Inauguration
Of The sixth annual State fair Of Texas.
On ascending the platform Mr.. Davis was
received with enthusiastic cheers by the
vast concourse of people. The address
was extempOTaneous, and discussed, in
the orators most felicitous style and
clearness. the industrial, agricultural
and featuring interests Of the State,
and the growing Importance Of railroads,
and referred in cOmplim entary terms to
the energy displayed by the people of
! this great State in building up their ma
| terisI prosperity. General Bragg called
upon Mr.. Davis this morning, but nei-
ther of them knew of the arrangements
determined upon. Both expressed their
surprise, but will follow the programme.
To morrow Mr.. Davis will go to the
| Hutchins house, where he will receive
visitors. The weather is fine, and the
city is rapidly filling up with people.
Altogether there is fine display.
RECEPTION AT THE HUTCHINs HOUSE.
Houston, May 1I.-Mr. Davis re-
| ceived an ovation at the Hutchins
house, and in response to call from the
crowd, made very happy speech, in
| the course OF which he observed that he
was proud to call the people of Texas
his friends and countrymen. He had
long looked forward to this day, and
could not express the feelings which
such reception from the people had
inspired. Governor Coke was then
! called for, who appeared and remarked
that he had two purposes in coming to
the fair-first, to contribute what he
could personally and to meet fair ladies
and brave men; and secondly, to well
come their distinguished guest and ten
der in behalf Of the whole people of Tex
IS the hOspitalities Of the State TO the
statesman, soldier and citizen, Jefferson
Davis. Veterans of the Mexican war
were introduced to Mr.. Davis by Gen.
eral Bragg, who addressed him: "Jeffer-
son Davis-Titles are misplaced
when given to one, the luster OF whose
simple name casts them into dark obscu-
riiy." General Reagan said that if Mr..
Davis would make the tour of Texas, he
would receive an ovation which mon
arch might envy. United States Sena-
tor Maxey considered it an honor to call
Mr.. Davis personal friend, and gave
hearty welcome to the distinguished
gentleman. Lieutenant-G Governor Cole
man, OF Missouri, said that Mr.. Davis
had warm and true friends it that State,
as well as in Texas, and hoped yet to see
such men as Jefferson Davis in the
United States senate, to fight for the
rights of the farmers and working peo-
pie, who were robbed by the bondhOld-
ears, capitalists, bankers and Wall street
rings. Ex-Governor Lubbock was proud
to be one Of those who welcomed Mr..
Davis, and esteemed it the happiest day
Of his life.
BE LOYAL To THE "sTARs AND
STRIPES"
HOUsToN, May Is AT noon to-day
Mr.. Davis addressed the Texas veterans
Of the Mexican war. Theirs, said he,
was the blow that struck against despO-
tism; theirs the arm that founded the
republic. Texans were never known to
turn their backs upon friend. The late
war WAS a subject he dared not trust
himself to speak of, but he exhOrted the
large assemDlage to be now as loyal to
the stars and stripes as veterans they
had been Jealous and brave in defense
Of the first flag. Then followed the
ceremony of shaking hands by Mr.. Da-
Wis with the people. Many Wept. Mrs.
General Long was introduced as the first
white woman who had put foot on Gal
weston island. General Robertson ex-
tended an invitation to view Marbles
painting Of Lee at the. Wilderness. The
Press association OF Texas, numbering
eighty, called on Mr.. Davis to-day. The
association visits Morgan's Point. Mr..
Davis is at the Hutchins house receiV-
ing the people. A telegram from Tyler
reports that Lieutenant. Governor Hub
bard is sick, and expressed his regret at
not being able to come to Houston to
welcome Davis.
A Cheerful Outlook in Bell County.
From an Occasional COrrespondent.l
LAFAYETTE DEPOT, TENN, May Is
Your correspondent has been strolling
for few days past, being a candidate
foT official position in the new county of
Bell. Our prospects for good crops were
perhaps never better, all things properly
considered. We find on the mammoth
farms of our highly esteemed friends,
ColOnels John Mcdowell and Blair, ev-
and everything all astir to |
make a big crop, which will retrieve
their unprecedented losses Of the past
two or three years. That enterpTising |
and energetic gentleman, Captain L. s. |
Marshall, has done more in renovating |
his farm this spring than has been done |
for years, having built many miles of
fence and taken in many acres of land |
that have been lying out. He now has |
splendid stands Of cotton and corn, and |
promising broad fields of rye and oats. |
| made 8 few minutes stay at the old |
Marshall institute, at Oneatime one of |
the most renowned educational institu- |
iiOns in North Mississippi or the south. |
Unfortunately, the college building was
burned down some months since, by ac- |
citent. Ere long, 10 doubt, it will be
rebuilt. Around this place reside many |
Of the best citizens. 1t has great advan-
IS gss Of locality in its cOntiguity to the /
N smphis and Charleston railroad, La
isyette depot being thlee miles distant. |
Farmers and people generally, are doing |
well. Wheat promises a good yield;
pats fair More grass sown this year |
than has been in twenty years. The de-
man3 has been so great that seed can |
hardly be had ct any price. Crops st the
WesE end Of the new county OF Bell and |
Did Marshall, at this writing, was never
more promising, there being good |
stands Of cotton and corn everywhere. |
| assure you il makes us all feel good |
Our people have been in powerful strait |
for some time past. Our laborers never |
worked better. We are taking much in
.erest IN our ccloreG fellow citizen, who |
are among our best neighbOrs, and we |
know they are our best laborers. Our |
public school system is working fine and |
our public affairs are being attended to, |
being in the hands Of good and efficient |
officers.