Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-27

riots and disorder. and preserve property
s s14 with their fes1ect ana
spicuous for their heroic bearing during the long
SIEGE did all that men could do in view Of fear
full surroundings toward supplying the NEEDY, re-
lieying the suffering and burying the dead. Here,
for the reason that he was honored member of your
body, must make Special mention of c. &. Fisher,
who, universally beloved went down universally re-
GREETED struggling to save the life Of others,
holy offict s. illustrated the religion of their divine
master "going about doing good" tightening the
burden OF the living and preparing the dying for the
realities of an unknown world. All honor 10 these
noble men, Too much praise cannot be spoken In
motive than the good of others. through many long
weeks, imperiled their lives in what was nothing
of the city officials not needed furloughed; others
urged to leave but they did not, and paid the pen
with the fever-good men and most excellent off,
Gals. The services of the comptroller were indis-
pensabe, and It affords me great pleasure to state
from first to last unfalteringly TO his duty. The
wide reputation for noble devotion to humanity
Its members were seen everywhere. In novels
and mansions alike. by day and By night I,
roll of their martyred dead proclaim that there Is
much good yet among men. But all these benevo
powerless had they not adequate means for the dire
full emergency Epidemies necessitate In m many
ing made known, the charities of a nation pour In
upon US In one continuous stream for nearly ninety
lines, and from every point throughout this great
land the lghtnngs bear from loving hearts the It'd
ings of sympathy and material aid. The sad and
cites the commisseIatIon of all EnglIsh-speaking
people. The Canadas, France and England send
too their contributions for relief. The railroads
coming into the city, with immense loss TO them
selves. and with a practical benevolence which
should be forgotten, run but for the benefit of
eral liberality, manifested IN such
tells me that the glory of our race
has not yet departed. 1t may be that merciful God
will sanctfy these sufferings and turn them into the
cement Of a more perfect union between hitherto
estranged sections II So then the fires OF the pesti
lence will not be wholly without their blessings. In
the chaStenngs of sectional calamity may be born
unsectional and holier brotherhood. Now that
the plague hath ended, no wealth of language can
speak the gratitude of hearts to those generous
souls who ministered to US In our afctionS and
sustained in our helpleSsness with their munifi
cent contributions. Now while great woe and
hath come upon us, let the living, duly mind
full of the dead, again turn to the active pursuits of
life, and strive once more to build up the broken
fortunes OF our city Although have called you
together in special session, yet not to have made
allusiOn to the scene through which our city has
passed since your last meeting, would have been
strange, If not an inexcusable oversight. =.
now suggest that you act upon all unfinished
business as II In your regular monthly session. This
will include action petitions, passage of accounts
and appropriations. Your taxleVy for 1878 has not
yet passed its second and final reading. This should
be acted on. The revenues derived from this levy
are to pay the expenses Of the city for the year 1873
JOHN r. FLIPPIN, Mayor.
Chairman SeelIg suggested that out of respect to
the mayor the message be received by rising vote,
which was done.
As there was no other business before the general
council, the joint session adjourned