Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-07-11
WINONA, MISS.
The Appeal and its Fidelity to Priu-
cipIe-The Wet Weather and the
CrOps-The Reunion of the
Soldier Boys of Old
Carroll.

From an Occasional correspondent OIL the Appeal. !
W1NoNA, July 9.-The fact that the
APPEAL is SO kindly remembered by &C.
casional correspondents from various Sec
tions in this State is to me, in addition to
personal desire for its continued prosperity IN
all its departments, an lnducement to note
from this point any items of news that
deem worthy of its columns, and which,
being Of general interest, may, as L hope,
prove satisfactory to its numerous readers.
That the APPEAL, notable tor its fidelity to
principle, continues to hold its own and con-
tinually grow in grace of the people, must
prove solace to its editors, who, from the
conservative and patriotic tone of the edi-
tor1as and the racy character of the general
makeup" would seem never to
weary in well doing. The feeling
for the APPEAL hereabouts finds q voice
in the oft-repeated expressions of an unquali-
fed appreciation of its course politically, and
of COMMUNICATION for its commercial RELIABLE
ity, and it is to me, one of its most earnest
readers, a gratifying thought in my self-im-
posed duty that | am enabled to make men
ton of this testimonial tribute: Having eX-
perienced the wet, everybody is looking in
tently and hopefully for the coming of the
dry season; the heavy rainfalls have injured
very materially the cotton crop, but not to
the extent, it is hoped, which common rumor
predicts. Tue early corn crops give promise
o. a healthy yield, and genial sunshine OF
ten DAYS or two weeks will aid vastly the out
come OF the later planting. The lesser crops
fruits and vegetables-are abundant. Not
withstanding the serious drawbacks, by rea-
son of the frequent and heavy rams, the
planters continue to work with a will, which
will yet, it is earnestly hoped, procure for
them a way which will lead to bstter state
of things than presently anticipated. As a
natural result Of the wet season, sickness has
| raised It's horrid front, but luckily it is spo-
radio in its character and to this extent more
easily controllabe. Politically things remain
| in calm placidity, and albeit the time draws
nigh for the assembling of the con gressional
district nominating conventions, such quiet
is more than likely to be perpetual, for, from
| the tone of the press, which meets a popular
| indorsation, our present congressional dele
| CATION will be renominated, and therefore re-
| elected. The determination to retain the
| services of good and tried men is becoming q
| popular idea in the south, and happy is 1t fol
| the interest of national legislation that such
an idea is being fostered and practiced. The
| observance of this rule has obtained for some
of the northern States in congress such de-
cided advantage in parliamentary rules anC
| usages as to render the Republican leaders
more than a match for inexperienced Demo
Gratis. To remedy and overcome such dis
| advantage, the south IS acting wisely IL
| determining to let well enough alone, and by
| sending back to Washington her present
| faithful and experienced servants, she will
| the sooner attain that position IN congress
| through Democratic means, to which she Ii
| eminently entitled. Last Saturday witnessed
the annual return of gala day to old Car
roll AS our sister county is Familiarity called.
| was the yearly reunion OF the "Doys IN gray
who stood in the front ranks of the Confed
| crate hosts, and who were spared to the coun
| try whence they weI.t forth to do battle TO
| principles deemed sacred, and on whose his
| Cd frnSh
ton is the Mecca of these veterans, who
accompanied by multitude of friends, fai
and gay. assembled there and celebrated the
day amid a throng of thrilling memo
ries so wildly set before them b!
their chosen and gifted orators, Hon
H. D. Money and DIR. kittrell, OF Blacl
Hawk. Winona continues to hold hel
status IN quo morally and commercially anC
though this is the dull term, the merchants
and citizens generally look cheerful and con
tent To the friends of Memphis every
where, the success of her Fourth of July
fete must bring a qualification; by such {
magnificent celebration the "Blutf City die
but show forth her good sense and full quota
of patriotism. 1t is the natal day OF an In
dependence that brought a thrill OF ecstacy t.
the lovers of liberty In all lands, and tbs
an epoch that should continue green In the
annals of the country which by teats OF un
paralleled galiantry, by a skill and patriotism
that challenged the worlds admiration, wa
indicted into the family OF nations, ant
which if conducted and governed on the bash
Of the principles so severely lnculcated by
the trainers of the constitution, may yet be-
come the most benignant government OF
earth; its glorious memories belong IN verl
great degree to the southland, because of thu
part PLAYED by her sons in Independence hall
and Ills meet that these memories be perpet
| uated, DELTA.