Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-02-09

/ lug TeeOiutIOus
WHEREAS, the city of Memphis /
Impoverished with debt, from whicl
there is no legal escape, except ia de
thro lipg the present monarch and Civ
ing way to the Ulks, who are now at til
citv gates.
Therefore be it ReS0lUed, That we turl
over the keys of the city to the con
quering hero who has, by advantage o
position, overpowering numbers an,
wealth OF Golfers, relieved US.
Mr.. Csmp supported the resolution
like au old Roman Senator who had n,
fear in his heart nor weakness in hi,
knees from any cause, not ANTICIPATING
nor fearing danger from any foe. H.
said in his opinion this was no uBfriend
Iy fOe-but a mighty peaceful kinl
ladened with wealth and hOnOTs-wt
had prepared for his comIng-aRd upoI
his approach we should not be terrifiel
at his magIifcence-in short, il ht
should take advantage Of the opportu
uity and rule awhile, he might get III
out OF debt-at any rate he for one wa
willing to submit for the time to the
rule Of the cOnquering hero.
DR.. Hewitt, tren slous still, notWith.
standing the courage OF Mr.. Camp, re.
! sisted his admission, because he thought
1t might be Phil. Sheridan on the dis
guise, or if not, he thought there might
be some expense attached to the matter
Speaker Robbins, before any actor
should be taken in the mater, though
Hwar might ensue, called upon Mr.. Met,
| calf, senator elect from the third w2Tl
I for his legal opinion in the premises.
! Mr.. Metcalf arose and with solemn
! deliberation said, "YOur attention, youI
attention" In anticipation of this
dreadful demand and legal question
arising out of it he said he
had considered the subject-he
had examined C'your attention") the
constitutions OF the States and OF the
| United States, and more especially
their constitution, since the war, and
/ had come to the conclusion that it
| would not do to let usurpers get into
power, and that the military troubles
in Louisiana and Arkansas were both
outside OF great constitutional qUes.
| tiOns. He said it would not do for us
| to surrender Office for a moment, T he
said we might lose them and never get
another; but when all those usurpers
might in turn surrender to the three
! commissioners to be appointed by the
| governor, we would be charged with
surrendering the liberty of the people.
But above all, and of more vital i'm
portance to our families and children,
We might by this fOOlishness lose our
| offices and twenty dollars a month.
Laughter But again, not to be
technical, though lawyers sometimes
are, he thought it might in some way,
though he was unprepared to say, in
terfere with the litigation pending
against the city, and might in some
way invalidate our future acts, and
this, you know, would not do-in he
way of appropriations without money
in the treasury.
Mr.. HiilsmaD, senator from the sew
enth ward, arose and said:
"a stranger knocks as knocked before.
Admit him now, admit him still,
We treat no other friend so ILL.,"
Even If it be Phil. Sheridan demand
ing our keys as he did the keys OF the
capitol of Louisiana, as intimated by
the CONGRESSMAN from the second ward.
We can receive him, and by our hOspi-
tality shame him for his crimes
[Cheers. We need not fear him, for
greater warriors In war than he is, have
become greater heroes in peace than he
ever can be.
1t has been said he rests his defense
in louisiana upon the ground OF being
drunk. Admit him here and he will
find no opportunity for such an excuse.
[CheeTs.
/ Whereupon the resolution of Mr..
Camp was put to vote Of the general
council and carried unanimously.
The joint session dissolved, aud both
branches adjourned.
And when the city council adjourned,
then the Grand Pursuivant again
clamored at the gates. Having been
admitted, the following party kindly
was held by
THE GRAND PERSUIVANT.
The Great King of the Carnival de-
mands admittance into this, his ancient
and loyal city, in which to hold high
carnival, and in order that harmony,
peace, pleasure and fun may prevail
during his reign, he calls upon his
trusty Mayor to deliver up the keys of
the city, so that His Majesty, his court,
cOurtiers, attendants and thousands of
subjects may enjoy all The freedom de-
sirable during the Grand Carnival.
Mayor Lnagns-Lat the gates OF the
city be opened.
The City Herald-Open wide the gates
snd let the Great King of the Carnival
enter herein, that his trusty Mayor
League may to him deliver up the keys
of the city.
The King and the Mayor then met
under the portal amid grand flourish of
trumpets.
PROCLAMATION BY THE KING OF THE
CARNIVAL.
Twelve moons have rolled around our
Terrestrial Kingdom; twelve months
of care have wIinkled the brOWs of our
loyal subjects since it was our sovereign
pleasure to visit our favored city Of
Memphis; but our imperial heart is
great, our generosity unlimited. Let
our people rejoice, and give ear to our
edict.
This is Mardi Gras eve; we are es-
cOrted by our Royal Guard; we revisit
our city of Memphis. We command
our servant and Suzeliau, the Loyal
Mayor, to surrender the keys of the
city, and with his Council and High
Dignitaries to receive our Imperial
party; and We hereby suspend his
official powers during our regal sCjOurn.
We ordain that Mardi Gras, February
9, 1875, be set apart as day of pleasure,
festivity and gorgeous pageantry, and
we extend our Princely bidding to all
the people Of our realm.
We command our loving subjscs Of
the German Casino to marshal the
Mystic Brotherhood of the "Ulks," and
to appear in review at 2:30 o'clock p. M,
on said day, and We clOthe them with
power to enforce our edicts.
We command the ancient and power
full order OF the Memphi to display their
wOnted splendor at night, and honor
their Supreme King as becomes our
grandeur and their TenOwn.
All this from our undiscovered place
in tbs concentrated cAverns, this three
thousand eight hundred and seventy
fourth year of our reign. Long live the
King!
Grand flourish of trumpets.
The City Herald-Sire, we, the may
or, board of aldermen and board OF coun-
ciimen, forming the general council of
this, the good and ancient city of Mem
phis, cordially greet your Msjesty on
this, your annual visit. We hail you on
such an suspicious occasion, and cheer
fully tender you the keys and the free
dom Of our loyal city. May your reign
be happy and joyous while among Us.
Long live the mayor!
Flourish of trumpets.
His honor, the mayor, then advanced,
and taking the gold keys from the city
register (who had them Oh cushion of
purple velvet, with drawn sword) pre-
seDled them to His Majesty, who placed
them in custody Of the Grand Chamber
lain.
The MayOr-Sire, we present you with
these, the keys Of our city. Keep them
well, and when you take your departure
return them to me. May mirth, joy,
happiness and pleasure characterize
your reign while you remain among US.
We will do all in our power to make
your stay joyful one.
The King-May it please your honor,
we accept the keys Of this, our ancient
city, and will guard them well until we
return to our subterranesn caverns.
Kneel down, John League.
His honor knelt on the cushion pro-
vided by the register.
The King, drawing his sword, smOte
his honor three times with the flat Of the
weapon on the right shoulder, and ex-
claimed, "Rse, Sire John League, Bar.
onet, Lord Mayor of Memphis"
And the CRY Herald said-Let the
trumpets to the kettle-drums speak, and
let the Great King OF the Carnival pass
through the portals Of our ancient City
of Memphis.
Grand flourish of drums and trumpets
Grand Marshal-Forward, march!
THE DRINK OF WELCOME.
After the King entered, he was met
by q Bachaute and three handsomely