Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-04
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPl E.



EDITORS APPEAL-Inadequat as we
are to the task Of giving proper express
| sion OF the profound sentiments of re-
| spect and kind regard entertained by
| our citizens for one Of natures noble
men-Genersl Gideon J. PillOw-We
yet venture to present the following
suggestions for approval and adoption,
believing, with many others, that the
appointment would be for the pub
lie veal. We are proud Of Tennesse e's
Oft-aaserted good sense in hOnOring her
valuable citizens while they are alive,
and departing from the ludicTCus Gus
tom of postpOning evidences of the kind
devotionifor the usual pOst.nlOTteBI pow
wow, equally Rs silly as it is g8udy,
heartless and insinceTe. And now, while
we cluster around the altar of our de-
parted citizen and statesman, Andrew
johnson, and mingle in sentiments Of
honest regret for his loss with the null
titudes that will know him no more, we
have the cons ding assurance that we
hOnOred him in life, and have done our
duty. Therefore, while with becoming
grace, we breathe effusiOns Of sincere
sorrow and true regret for his loss, let
us, one and all promptly, by petition,
invite His EXcellency Governor Porter
to appoint the distinguished gentleman
and soldier, General Gideon J. Pillow,
TO represent us in the senate of the
United States. The name Of General
Pillow is a household word, and is loved
by every elegant citizen sll over our
country. His elegance and true worth
has engrafted a sterling regard for him
in the minds of all who personally know
him, and we confidently assert his APP.
pointment will give satisfaction to our
whole country, and reflect that COM
plexion on US that is justly ours.
NON POPULI.
The CentenStR9.
EDITORS APPEAL-Msny idess have
been suggested, both at home and
abroad, devisiug ways and means for
the accommodation Of the vast multi
tude that will visit the Centennial in
1876. These examples, think, are
worthy OF imitation, and we OF Mem
phis should not be behind. Unless
everything is systematized, there will
be but little satisfaction or pleasure TO
visit such a scene Of confusion as will be
witnessed at Philadelphia during the
exposition. There are, Of course, great
many from Memphis and the surround
ing country and towns, who expect or
would like to attend, il they were as
sured Of proper accommodation and
knew what the necessary cost would De
for given length OF time, and knew
they would not be imposed upon. 1t Is
in this connection that | wish to make
some suggestions to our people, viz:
At q meeting of the city council
or board OF trade let there be 8
representative man (Or men, as il
hr
or elected, and the election approved by
the mayor, and a small salary paid him
by the CITY to cover the necessary eX-
penses OF his office; and let it be made
the duty of this man to go to Philadel-
phia by the time the first articles are
being placed on exhibition, and give
each article worthy Of note strict per-
sOnal attention and study, learning the
history or nature Of the same, 50 as TO
act as guide, conducting squad OF hi-
teen or twenty, devOting an hour to each
squad, thus calling attention and giving
the history of hundreds of articles that
would be Of great interest, and would
probably be overlooked by casual OBJ
servation. Especially let it be made his
duty tOSengage the best board, for the
least money, that is to be had; TO make
arrangements for the reception of all
visitors from Memphis and vicinity who
may notify him of theif coming, and to
answer all reasonable communications
Of inquiry. This will require a man OF
honesty and integrity--one that WI!IWork
for the accommodation Of the people,
and not for his own comfort and gain
man who is pleasant and polite, and
who will answer questions civilly, re-
membering that is what he is paid for.
II this meets your appreciation, you will
please present it to the people through
your valuable paper, and let's see what
can be done in the premises. l could
give further particulars which would he
OF use, if the suggestion SHOULD be
adopted. J, S. W.