The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-28
IMPORTS FOR A QUARTER.
\ REPORT THAT SHOWS A STEADY
\ AND GRATIFYING INCREASE.
Over s57, 900 Paid Into the Local Gus
tom-House, Instead of Sending 1t
Away to the Jealous Rival Ports-Sur-
veyor Tobin To Be Commended.

I The subjoined report indicates steady
increase Of imports over those OF the past
quarter, and the commodities show much
greater variety. The first direct importa-
ton OF cotton ties ever made TO this port
in bond was effected this quarter by the
following enterprising merchants Hill,
Fontaine & Co.. A. b. Treadwell 4 Co., j.
1T. Fargason & Co., Fly, Heron & Hobson,
e-ggs & Petit, Fader, Frank x Co., Day,
- ..ton & Bailey, George Arnold 4 Co.
md McDavitt, james & Co. And ii is
gratifying to know that the merchants ap'
n precate the facilities now offered by the
customs service OF this port, wherein 1t is
plainly shown that brokerage, commissions
and other incidental charges are saved by
releasing imported goods here, but which
charges are assessed upon all imports when
released at ports Of first arrival, such as
New York or New Orleans.
With much pride The APPEAL refers to
the importations OF Messrs. b. Lowen-
stein & Bros, aggregating in value to over
$40 900, and heading the list Of importers.
This firm readily recognize the fact that
much can be gained by having their inn
ports released at Memphis, where the
goods are unpacked and examined in the
presence OF the consignee, and not subject
TO n repack and breakage, which must
necessarily he done when released from
bond at port OF first arrival. Again, the
firm is anxious for the upbuilding Of the
port OF Memphis, and has the city's inter
est ut heart, instead OF contributing TO the
upbuiding OF seaport towns at tho ex-
pense OF Memphis.
The following shipping instructions will
he valuable 10 importers who wish their
imports brought to Memphis in bond with
out appraisement
/. Every package must be distinctly
branded with name or shipping mark Of
consignee, and bill OF lading and invoice
made out bearing same mark as goods
.. For transportation in bond every
package must be distinctly marked, I'm
bond 10 Memphis, Tenn, U. $. A.
3. Present four invoices 10 U. :. consul
for ceriifcation. The consul will return
two copies.
4. Immediately mail one certified in
~ See 10 railroad at New York or New Or
leans, over whichever line YOU wish your
goods brought, and the other invoice 10
the oonsignee.
8. Instruct the forwarding agent TO con-
sign the goods on bill Of lading TO railroad
OF New York or New Orleans over which
ever line YOU wish your goods brought,
and also insert ON bill OF lading, For
transportation in bond TO Memphis, Tenn"
O. Instruct forwarding agent TO mail a
copy Of the bill oil lading 10 railroad al
New York or New Orleans, over which
ever line you wish your goods brought 10y
the steamer carrying the goods, or by pre-.
ceding steamer, II possible, and mail all
other documents toaddrcss Of consigncc.
Following IL a list Of importers who im-
ported directly from foreign countries dur.
Ing the three months, July, August aud
September, 1883, and opposite TO their re-
spectivc names appears tho value oil theil