Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-15

be the Iuture OF memphis. MI. ffc5tctHl
and gentlemen, my faith IN the future
grandeur and glory Of this city Is 30 Implicit
that / believe neither /, nor the most san
guine and visionary mind here tonight COM
prehend its future. Everything around US
justifes the most sanguiDe expectations.
The causes are apparent to every eye, but no
vision, however expanded, csn compass the
possibilities OF our future. Next
to New Orleans, Memphis is destined TO be
the largest commercial city 10 the South.
By consulting a map OF the United Staies,
you will see that there is no city in all this
broad land that has a larger area OF rieh
and productive soil 10 support 1t than that
within the radius Of this city. Accumu-
lated misiortunes have retarded her
growth, but she has shown that
she cannot be destroyed by pestilence,
drouth or food. The shaded flower, which
gets only glimpse of the sun, lifts its beauti-
full head and perfumes the air will its sweet
fragrance. So it il with Memphis. She
has been shaded by many misforiunes-
often has she been enveloped in pal of
gloom, but when she got a glimpse OF the
sunlight of returning prosperity, she lifted
up her sad and bowed head, beaming with
smiles, radiant with joy, proclaiming TO the
world how bright and beautiful abe ls des-
tined to become when freed as she now
is from the shadows OF misfortune. She has
taken a new start in the race 10 greatness,
and from this time forward she will move
onward with gigantic strides. The swelling
glories OF the prosperous present presage the
grand and incomprehensibie future that
awaits US. To achieve this We must keep
abreast in the grand march of progress.
push forward the column of enter
prise and noble undertakings. This
is not the time or the occasion for dis
cussing The methods by which we are to
make a great city. Our future possibilities
are illimitable, aud if we are equal 10 our
opportunities, Memphis in the near future
will become monument of thrift, a shrine
of greatness, an apple of gold 10 a vessel OF
silver. Now, in conclusion, let me con-
gratHlate our distinguished guests on
the prosperity which pervades all Sec
tons of the country. This friendly meeting
around the festal board is another evidence
at the mad passions born in war have been
extiuguished. Born myself amid the Green
mountains of Vermont, and honored as
have been by this people, l can assure you,
gentlemen, that sectional prejudices have no
abiding place in the bosom Of the Southern
people; We greet you as common brothers OF
a common nationality. The sirifes CT the
past are forever buried, and We stand here to-
night before the country aud the world,
with clasped hands, smiling faces and
friendly hearts, ready TO rush together
TO our country's defense, and to shed our
blood for the "Isud OF the free and the home
of the brave" While the people of Mem
phis rejoice over their own prosperity, they
also rejoice at The prosperity of Dubuque,
the young giant of the West, whose hospi-
tally TO the Porter Guards, the pride of
Mar wO Nnr uar love. md amid
these congratulations, let Us rejoice that we
live in land of peace and plenty, and in a
Union we all recognize as Zone and indi-
visible"
JUDGE FAPPIN's REMARKS.
"The Mississippi River and its Commerce.
by Hon. ]. r. Flippin, who said that he cav,
somewhat 10 his discomfort, that he was ex-
pected 10 respond TO this toast. What field
for contemplation was presented by his sub
ject. He entered somewhat into the history
of the Mississippi, and dwelt eloquently
upon the commerce of the mighty river.
THE PRESS.
"The Press" BY Judge T. J. Latham, was
toast not exactly anticipated by that gen.
tleman. He expressed his regret that the
journalist who was allotted this toast WAS uu.
able TO be present. He spoke of the power
OF the press, its usetulness, aud its merit as
ditfaser OF intelligence.
VOICE FROM PA RADlsE.
The following communication of regret
was received from Mr.. Johu 7. Raymond, the
comedian, addressed to Mr.. Toof, and was
read:
Mr.. John s. Toof:
Ny DEAR SIR-In reply 10 your kind ir-
vitation to meet your visitors from Dubuque,
regret to say that unfortunately have to
leave town directly after the performance, or
1 would have been pleased to accept your
courteous invitation. Hoping you will have
a royal time, and that your guests may carry
home pleasant memories of Memphis hos.
pitalily, remain, your friend,
JOHN T. RAYMOND.
HAPPY EFFORT.
Mr.. A. G. Mcdonald, OF Dubuque, re-
sponded TO the toast Of "The Men and
Women OF Dubuque" in a very happy man.
ner. He told number of anecdotes, and
said he had been trapped into this thing. His
heart was not in the business, though his appe-
tite managed to arrive. He said the "Porters"
had produced lasting impression on Du-
buque, and that there was the deuce 10 pay
generally. He npined that if the Memphis
boys came agaiu the tide Cf emigration
would go from Dubuque southwark.
IMPRoMPTU ToAsIs.
This closed the regular toasts. Mr.. J. B.
Howard, OF Dubuque, responded in general
way TO a toast on tine Ladies'" He spoke
of ihe reception of the Porters al Dubuque
as bein; mainly attributable to the ladies.
GEN. TURNER.
Lord calls were then made for Gen. G. P. M.
Tul ner who made probably the prettiest
little speech of the evening. "The Women
Mem ohis. who, Though Absent, Were Pres
ent," was suggested by President Hadden rs
the oai!. Gen. Turner spoke beautifully of
the tea ltiful women of the South, and said
it was fit that the rosy cheeks OF
the Northern girls shsuld be kissed by
the warm lips of Southern youths.
Home Sweet Home" was played by the
band and the banquet broke up. The fol-
lowing committee men deserve credit for
their efforts TO entertain the Dubuque WIS.,
ilors:
City Government Commitee-M. Burke,
chairman; james Lee, jc., R. c. Graves.
Cotton Exchange ommittee-Napoleon
Hill, chairman; III. NJ. Nicely, j. T. Petit,
w. F. Taylor, Bepjamin Babb, ]. J. Busby,
John w. billiard, ]. W. Jeffsrson, John
Armistead, Cotton Greene, ]. R. Goodwin, w.
Gage, A. B. Treadwell.
Merchants Exchange Committee-N NJ.
Jones. chairman; J. c. Nicely, A. c. Tread
well, NJ. Cooper, r F. Patterson, II. A. Mont
gomery, John z. Flippin. w. B. Mallory, w.
j. Chase, John y. Willius, Louis Hanauer,
A. w. Newsom, Ed r Hart.