Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-23
AN Expression From Our Recent
VfsttOra.

ANAAtA8
The Cincinnati Enquirer of Saturday
contains the following:
A meeting Of the Memphis excursion.
lists wa held 10 the ladies' cabin of the
steamer James W. CAT, Thursday even
ing, April 18th. Lewis Glenn, Esq, was
called TO the chair and Mr.. Fl. G. Hun
newell made secretary. A committee
consisting Of Messrs. s. W. Hampton,
II. c. Young, Fl. Lackman, Charles T.
AcCrea and j. f. Blackburn was sp.
pointed to prepare resolutions expressive
of the sentiments OF the meeting aud re
ported as follows:
Resolved, That our most hearty &C.
kn~owledgments are due, and are hereby
rendered to the Memphis and Ohio River
Packet Company, aud particularly to
Commodore James S. Wise and Captain
Robert Wise (par mobile fratrum) for the
delightful excursion we have Just en-
joyed on the steamer James W. CAT,
and for the elegant hospitality so freely
and heartily extended to US during the
entire trip to and from Memphis. It
will ever be remembered as one Of the
most pleasant episodes of our lives.
Resolved, That we find no expressions
sufficient to convey GU. full appreciation
of the cordiality and warmth with which
we we're received aud fe;ed by the officials
and citizens Of the city Of Memphis, who
met US with open hearts, open houses.
and open hands, 6eligbtinS to do us
honor as friends aud brothers, and not
as strangers, and by their friendly
sad patriotic sentiments making us to
feel that we are indeed one kindred
ard one people. To- the citizens
Of Evansville, also, and to her distin
Guished mayor, we are indebted Tor
marked courtesies. United as we are by
80 many bonds Of mutual interest. Gin.
einnati must always feel an earnest sym
patty in all that concerns the welfare Of
our thriving sister cities, Memphis and
Evansville.
Resolved further, That during our trim
we have been deeply impressed with the
magnitude and importance OF our river
interests; that in our judgment it is Of
vital concern to Cincinnati that her lines
Of steamers plying in every direction
should be fostered and encouraged BIZ
every practicable means; that as one
measure in this direction we urgently re
commend our city authorities 10 greatly
reduce or GltOgether abolish all wharf
charges which are now exscted, and to
lake steps to secure tia cooperation Of
otheF cities and towns 10 this measure.
70 the end hat our river commerce NAV
be rehaSed Of this most embarrassing
aud uujust burden.
Resolved further, That the trade Of
Memphis and the lower Mississippi offers
an inviting and constantly expanding
Geld for commercial enterprise and profit
which ought 10 be more diligently cult
Vated By the business men Of Cincinnati
Resolved, further, That the Memphis
and Ohio River Paebes Company, pro.
Vided asit ia With elegant steamers com.
mended by experienced and cogrteOus
officers, is ~eminently worthy Of the sup.
port and patronage Of the people OF Gin.
cinnsG and Of the public at large.
All Of which were unanimously
adopted.
Pending the report OF the committee
many OF the gentlemen took occasion to
recall incidents Of the excursion, and Ia
speak in grateful praise Of those who
had devised it ana made it such a de.
lightful success.
Ordered, That minutes Of these prc
eeedings DO furnished 10 the daily papers
for publication.
LEWIS GLEEE, Chairman.
d 6. HUESEwELL, Secretary.