Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-21

ton to the enterprises of other Sat, $.
Mr.. Topp said: "Mr. President, l
never in my life did anything ~ rong
when knew it. Since the gentlemsn's
explanation (COloIel BOrman). I am
| convinced that l did no. comprehend
| the purport of the resolutions. ! there
fore, for the sake of harmony. withdraw
my amendment" Applause
Judge Smith, however, finished the
remarks which be had commenced, and
favored the sdoption of Msjor HenTy's
resolution. POD -#
Mr.. s. s. Davis, OF Cincinnati, said,
while his city was north Of Mason and
DiXon's line, it depended largely on
southern trade. They were interested
in this road; they could not depend on
Chicago or st. Louis, The interests of
st. Louis were five hundred miles west
OF the proposed terminus; hence the
road, If 1t went to st. Louis, would not
benefit the south. He hoped this con-
ventiOn would stand up to the resolu.
ton, as Memphis was the proper point
for the Southern Pacific read. They had
come to assist Memphis, and SIZE would
receive the aid Of Cincinnati and Ohio.
[Applause.l
Ex-President Jefferson Davis made a
speech, which he said was necessary to
give the members Of thu convention his
views as previously expressed, because
OF "the mutilated report in the morn
ing paper"
The report OF the committee OIL reso-
buttons was adopted. The resolutions
are as follows:
WHEREAS, The national government fur.
nished the money to construct the rail-
way connecting the country of the Pacific
with the northern portion OF the Union
which railroad, while useful and beneficial to
the whole Union, is peculiarly ana in a
large degree exclusively beneficial 10 the
states of the north, and has the tendency,
ests of the States of the south; and whereas,
the people of the north were unable, without
government aid, to construct the northern
railway, much less are the people of the south
tant future can be foreseen win
aid to construct railway with the necessary
connections, which shall link their destIGies
and interests more closely with the conn
with the whole country of the Union
We have borne, and Will con.
tinue cheerfully TO bear, according to the
measure of our ability, the burden upon the
common revenue of the debt created to con-
struct the railways OF the north. That
in view OF these considerations, and others
south appeal TO their fellow COunlrymen Of
the north, and TO the government of the
Union created by TIE common blood and
treasure of our fJrefathers, which is dear
TO our hearts, and, We hope, will con-
tinue so to be, 10 bestOW upon the peO-
pie OF the south such favor and substan
tial aid as will enable them to construct q
railwa with suitable connections, which
shall unite us on the one side with the great
country of the west, and on the other with the
rich and prosperous and powerful country of
the north. And in View of this more readily
do we make appeal, fully assured that the aid
may be bestowed in such manner as VIII not |
inHT1QGR q a n 10 M
RESOLVED, That we ask the congress of the |
United states TO grant the credit of the ma
of the Texas Pacific railroad, |
from its eastern terminus at Shreveport, in |
Louisiana, to the coast of the Pacific at San |
Diego or other suitable place on that coast; |
and also to aid and accomplish the cOnstruc.
tion of such railways as will connect the |
eastern terminus with the cities of Memphis, |
and of Ntcksburg, and of New Orleans, with |
such conditions and provisions az will effect |
1ally secure to the lines of road leading to |
these cities from the eastern terminus OF the |
Texas and Pacific railway and along the /
whole line of that railway, absolute 60 uality |
As to themselves and as TO all other rail-
way connections and intersections, in the
Advantages and facilities for the irauspOrta-
Ion of freight and passengers, and for all
)ther uses u which the Texss and Pacific
'ailway and its branches may or can be APP
Piled. And with such provisions and con-
ittIops as will compel the construction of the
Dad continuously from the point of its |
present completion in Texas to the western
erminus on the Pacific coast.
Rescued That the president of this conVen- |
ion app lint a committee of ten persons, who
ball De charged with the duty and power to
AXE such measures as may hereafter be prop
II to promnte the objects of the foregoing
eSolutions.
MAJOR HENRY's APOLOGY.
Major Henry's resolution of apology to
1t. Louis was then called up, and Col
mel BOrman, of Shreveport, Louisiana.
moved the words linear as practicable"
70 inserted in the resolution relative to
he thirty-second parallel. Accepted,
nd the resolution as amended was
dopted.
General Tom Dockery, Of Arkansas,
sked the appointment of an executive
omDittee. Mr.. Myers, of Humboldt,
tennessee, having moved for the ap
ointment Of ten members, or one mem.
er from each of the southern States,
7hO shall visit Washington and there
i've their personal attention to the sub.
set, General Dockery offered resolu.
ion in lieu of Mr.. Myers motion, but
the same upon the statement |
f Judge Smith that the committee was
r0vided for in the resolution.
On motion the thanks of the conven-
on were returned TO Ex- Governor Ma.
Offin, the chairman, and the other off,
ers for their efficient services.
Ex-Governor Magoffin said the con-
entiOD, composed of members fron1 diff
,rent parts OF the country, had dis.
narged their duties with dispatch, and
e hoped in q manner that would suit ,
leir constituents. 1t had never been
is honor to preside over a convention
by so much dignity, court
y and efficiency. He thanked the con-
ention for the distinguished honor con-
rTed upon him. He declared the con-
sntion adjourned sine die.