The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-14

The Legislative Council met in special
session at Sl5 o'clock p. m. yesterday.
Prescnt-D. p. Iladden, J. l.. Randle, j.
T. Petit, Charles Kney and Lymus Wal
lace.
The object Of the meeting was to regu-
late the manner OF driving stock and cattle
through the streets in drovcs.
Col. J. A. Forrest and w. NJ. snecd APP
pearcd in behalf OF dealers in stock and
presented the following petition;
MNrus Tenn, Aug. n, 1854
To the Honorable General Council Of the Taxing
District Of Shelby County, Tenn,
Gentlemen-ln reference TO the stock
matter, We beg leave TO state that We have
been compelled by the city law TO ooniine
our driving OF stock on Shelby street TO
Union, and down Union 10 the stables.
Now, both of these streets are in aconstant
throng of drays, street cars, etc, and arc
in fact two Of the main streets OF our city.
We would ask that we be allowed 10 drive
our stock from the depots In South Mem
phis 10 South street, and out South 10 ~.
Martin, on 81. Martin TO Second. and ON
Second street 20 stables, and in this way
we would avoid the business streets and
thereby do away with the danger 30 sorely
complained Of on Shelby street
The stock business of Memphis IL no
small affair, and the stables pay large
tax for the few privileges that are allowed
them, while a great many people are de-
pendent ON this branch Of business Tor n
livelihood, having their entire capital in
vested In the handling Of stock. We are
10th 10 think that the gentlemen whose
names appear ~ having appeared before
the city council in complaint Of the div
ing Of stock would do US any injury IN any
way knowingly. We are tax paying
people, and pay special tax for this
branch OF business, aud We claim that our
business is q fair aud legitimate one, bring
ing thousands II dollars yearly 10 our city
that would 20 10 ~. Louis or other cities.
And we ask YOU 10 ~ change the route ~
above named, and allow us 10 drive on the
above stated streets from the dcpots in the
southern part OF the city, aud on Third
street from the Louisville X Nashville rail-
road depot, believing these routes would
give less cause ior complaint
rtWe respectfully submit that passage
oi the resolution now pending before your
honorable body would practically destroy
that part Of our business which appcrtains
20 the sale Of stock, which constitutes by
far the greater part OF our business. A
large majority OF the stock shipped 10 our
market for sale are unbrokcn, and Il would
he impmcticiblc, II not impossible, 10 lead
them by bride OF halter through the city
limits. J. A. FoRUrsT y SOs,
J. II. Mason,
EonEnr LOCKWOOD,
W. A. FAmEs,
II. II. CLARKE 4 CO.,
]. T.. EpwAEps 4 Co,
ON motion Of Mai. Petit, shelby street
was ordered closed as a thoroughlaro io
droycs OF stock, and siockmcn required I,
drive their stock ON South 10 81 Martin
ST. Martin 10 Bcalc, Second 10 Union, ant
Monroe 10 stables.
The proposed ordinance, making Il nm
lawful 10 drive cattle. mules or horses o
stock through the streets. unless lei q
battered, was ordered laid ON the table.
Tho petition Of loot, McGowan 4 Co.
praying TO be relieved OF the orlcr rcquir
Ing them 90 lay n stone sidewalk In from
OF their shed ON Shelby street between
Bcalc and Linden, was considered, AM
Mr.. McGOwan heard In behalf Of same
On motion the matter was deferred Until
the next meeting Of the council
TIM rALL DISPLAY.
The following petition was read ant
ordered granted
To the Honorable President and Commissioners O
The Taxing DISTINCT
Gentlemen - The citizens exccutiv,
committee aud the committee oi th,
Sphinx, who propose 90 give q iall display
most respectfully petition your honorable
body ior the usc Of the bluff between
Union and Monroc streets "a exhibit thCi
opcn.air spectacle, The Fall " Paris an,
the Reign Of the Commune" Tho pro
cccds thereof are pledged TO the city O
Memphis ilr the purpose Of giving iutuu
displays to attract visitors 10 the city.
To carry out the program Il will be nee
cssary 10 place fence around the blun
which will be removed Immediately ate
the display II over.
II IL proposed 10 give the display q
two weeks, or longer II succcssiul.
The petitioners further promise 81 lcay