The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-23
Plantations Abandoned in Search
Of Free Rations.
EFFORTS TO PREVENT IMPOSITION
Difficulties in the Way Of De-
populating the City.
MORE QUARANTINE REGULATIONS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July %. 1879.
Memphis is deserted by the better class of her
citizens. Her residences unoccupied. and but
few business houses remain open. Her people are
refugees from home and death turks in every breeze
which sweeps through her streets and alleys. Soon
the cry of distress will be heard and then follows the
vail of the bereaved. and yet amid all the gloom
there are remaining in this doomed city some who
gloat over the misery Of the present.
BARNAcLEs REMAINING.
There are nearly two hundred whites. backed by
10000 colored men, who daily stand around. who
never try to do anything who would not leave Mem
phis they could These barnacles are but awaiting
the time when dire necessity will compel the Howard
Association and Citizens Relief Committee to begin
operations. Their recollection of 1878 still fingers
with them and they all prepared and ready to
pnrtake of nations charity. The information that
the government has sent supplies has gladdeped
their hearts, In the future they free ratons
and plenty of them.
THE FREE RATIoNs QUESTION.
This state of affairs has, in measure. deferred
the Howard Association from beginning operations,
although decided upon at their meeting held
this afternoon. the situation is not at present
field. In regard to the free ration subject an ed
itoria in the Ledger this plainly states the
situation and what will be done to avoid repetition
of the of last year. The article referred to
says:-
We hope that these supplies will not be allowed to
come into Memphis. but be distributed to those in
camps. as they did last year. somewhere in the
vicinity. Hundreds of negroes have already
abandoned sSaSt the plantations where they
to Memphis to draw free ratiors. as they suppose.
What supplies we may have to distribute
and then condition that they go into
camp in some sare and healthy place 20
beyond the reach danger of the yellow fever en-
tirely. The free and promiscuous commissary of
last year, while run as practicable under the crcum-
st.nces. and atfording relief to many needy
and worthy people, was yet productive OF
much evil. The strongest and most worthless
applicants were often the most successful in draw
ing heavy supplies. The weak and sick sometimes
were crowded back and had to represent
them. considerable class became demoraiixed TO
signifies nothing to them but an abundance or free
rations. and excies in their minds pleasure rather
laborers, but loaing class of little under any
circumstances or to any community.
THE POLICY RECOMMENDED.
The policy adopted by our authorities and sug-
eested by several weeks ago in authorization
rations are to be collected and given out let this
be done in country where there is, and probably
be, no fever this year Thus the crowds will be kept
out and many lives Will be saved.
DIFFICULTY THE SITUATION.
The greatest difficulty yet experienced in carrying
out these wholesome suggestions has been in the
selection of a suitable camping ground. Several
places along the line Of the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad have been selected but in every
instance the people living in the imme-
date vicinity have offered strong opposi-
tion They fear importation Of fever in
their midst and the result of all is that nothing has
been done. Father Walsh a Catholic priest Of dis
x,,;I1.
which was the home of near Ave hundred of his
faith last year. This camp will be situated about
six miles northeast OF the city.
GREEDINEss OF A RAILROAD COMPANY.
DR.. d. T. Porter. President OF the Board of Police
and Fire Commissioners, stated to your correspond
ent this afternoon that IL the Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad had acted in liberal spirit to
the authorities he would have the city
depopulated. but with o greediness that
stands unparalleled in the annals Of history
this company have refused to extend any
assistance toward the removing of the poor to place
OF safety 1t is true in few instances they gave half
fare rates to Louisville. but this small reduction
has been stopped. Dr. Porter notified to-day that
half fare rates could only be given to Mckenzie
Tenn. which renders him powerless to remove the
masses.
NEW CASES AND DEATHS.
There were and six deaths to day.
a lo
Board of HEALTH
Mrs. Powers, aged "a. No. 324 Shelby street.
John Wheelan. aged ii. No. Jones avenue.
Daniel Creeden. aged 40. No. $50 south street.
Mrs. Hamerc. aged 40. No. 26l South street.
Rosa Walker tcolored) aged a. No. 295 South street.
Van Fletchet colorod. aged 40 No. SO Ross avenue
William Cooperwood. coiored, aged 40. No. 80 La
Bose street.
DEATHS SINCE REPORT.
The following persons have died OF yellow fever
since last night
4. X. HERMAN. aged A, No. 100 Robinson street.
HARRY Ray. aged IL. No. 425 Wellington street.
PATRICK MEATH. aged Is. No. 1916 Desoto street.
BOD THOMPSON. aged 20. City Hospital.
LOUIS BRUMOND. aged 35. No. 500 fernando
road.
MOLILE HAMEKLE. aged Is. No. 26i South street.
OF THE STATE HEALTH.
The following correspondence will be published
tomorrow
NASHVILLE Tenn, July al, 1879.
sn--Put in practical operation at once upon
railroads ,, and steamboats, tho entire rules
shs ex,sencs or voow fewer Esnseia a sg,
with establishing freight transfers Appoint medi-
road. J. ID. PLUNKETr,
President State Board OF Health.
REGULATIONS.
In accordance with the above notice all freight
must he transferred, rs required by tho rules and
regulations of tho Nationm Board OF Health. All
baggage must be inspected under the supervision OF
sanitary officers appointed for that purpose Persons
Intending to leave the city should give timely notice
Mt this Office or send their baggage to tho depot
or landing twelve hours before the depar-
turo OF their trains or boats, that IL
may be disinfectcd. Inspecting officers will that
rules and regulations AZ to passengers baggage and
freight are strictly complied with required by tho
above order. JOHN JOHNSON,
Member and Representative of the state Board Of
Health.
The McClelland Guards and Memphis Zouaves.
two colored military companies who did such eflec-
tive duty during the epidemic of last year, have
rendered their to again do guard duty If
the emergency should arise.
TIIE OUTDOOR.
Although the lover seems to DO gradually spread
ing the outlook IN tho whole Is not 80 discourag NJ
1t In only In that cnsea davaton ,o