The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06

that we invoke every agency to prevent its
introduction within our borders.
In 1856 an epidemic of fever occurred at
Biloxi, Harrison county, the nature OF
which was subject OF contention among
resident physicians. The report OF DR..
Champlain, inspector, was $40 cases OF
sickness and eighteen deaths. Under the
direction OF the State board OF health the
disease did not extend beyond the limits
OF Harrison county. In order to control
the disease and keep it within the limits
OF its occurrence, 1t was deemed necessary
TO quarantine Jackson county on o2e side
and Hancock on the other against Harrl-
son county, which involved the expendi-
ture OF some money a statement OF which
will be found in the report
With the exception of the fever men
toned no contagious or infectious diseases
were reported in the State, except one ease
of small-p ox in Adams county, and in some
localities few cases of scarlet fever, ty
phoid fever, diphtheria, etc.
The quarantine at Pascagoula was main
tanned against yellow fever during the
seasons Of lSS6-S7, and it was deemed pru-
dent on account OF the danger OF the in
PRODUCTION of cholera to continue the quar-
antine during the winter OF 1887.
Ii is cause OF congratuation that small
pox. which prevailed to such an extent in
1882. 1883, 1884, and continued i'll 1885,
has disappeared from the State, only one
case having been reported in two years.
The board OF health, from its organiza-
ton, has been conducted with distin-
guished ability, and has proven blessing
TO the people of the State. 1 will add, too,
that the law regulating the practice OF
medicine has hada most salutary influence,
and has accomplished its purposes.
The completion and successful mainte-
nance of the
LEvERs
Of the Mississippi river front from the
northern line OF the State 10 VicksbuTg is
now fully protecting the delta from over
flow, and has given q great impetus TO the
= settlement aud improvement OF the dis
, tricts. Much land is being brought into
cultivation, and large tracts OF country
heretofore held without q purchaser is
now eagerly sought after and rapidly
changing hands. Values of lands are much
enhanced and personality correspondingly
increased with increasing population.
The excellent levces, better than ever in
the States history, has inspired the most
gratifying confidence among the people.
The augmentation Of the wealth of that
section will correspondingly diminish the
burden OF taxation which has grown out
Of the construction and maintenance of
the levccs, and will no doubt enable the
Firt district, that mas recently completed
lis lines, totake up portions OF its indebted-
ness and TO arrange ON favorable terms for
the reduction OF the interest on its bonds.
Millions OF dollars have been expended
on buildings and maintaining the levee
system in our State and IL Is now conii-
l. Al. Nl.... ~
the general government in its efforts to
improve the navigation OF the Mississippi
river that that large and fertile area OF
country will be successfully projected from
the floods.
II will give me pleasure to cooperate
with YOU in such legislation Ms may be
brought forward by the friends and repre-
scntatives OF the districts for their further
improvement and more perfect protection
rs well rs any financial adjustment and
changes desired.
From the report Of the Acknowledgement
az the State which will be submitted To
you during the session, II will be seen that
MILITARY MATTERS
have received due attention from the adj
jutant-gcneral during the past two years.
Quite number OF new military compan-
les have been formed in the different
!, counties OF the State and the militia OF the
State were never in a more prosperous
condition. Sufficient companies have
been formed 90 exhaust the government
appropriation Of arms and ammunition
and several companies are yet 10 be sup
piled frOm the nextappropriaiion. Under
the aci of Congress providing for the coast
defenscs u such State that had open sea
boards, n battery has been erected at Port
Christian, armed with mortars and can
tons. During the past year an encainp.
ancnt OF the troops OF the State was held
ai that point, which was a success IN
every particular. A well disciplined
aud properly armed aud equipped
militia il necessity 10 any State, and the
State should take measures 10 make hei
citizen soldiery efficient In every particular
Mississippi Is one OF the few States in III,
Union that docs practically nothing fol
her militia, and commend 10 your care
ful consideration the report OF the adjulant
general Of this State.
CONCLUSION.
Tic recommendations and suggestions
submitted in this communication for you
consideration and action | believe 10 b'
sound, and, II adopted, will promote th'
public welfare.
A. trusted agents, possessing the conf
dencc 81 your constituents, II will be You
pleasure 10 contribute all In your power q
the advancement and prosperity Of tn
State. and In the furthemncc Of this objec
] beg 10 assure you that you shall have IN.
cordial cooperation.
In the sovereign name Of the people o
The state, bid, and extend 10 you. a cor
dial welcome 10 the Capitol, and sincercl
trust that your session will he agreeable q
yourselves and beneficial TO those whom
you will in,elligcntly and faithfully serve
RonEiu Lowry.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Hon. g. A. Marshall, OF DE Soto
and the Hon. T. A. Wood, Of Clarke, M
pcared and were sworn in.
Resolution by Mr.. Dillari: Creating
standing committee on constitution
Adopted.
Resolution by Mr.. Boone Refcrrin
the governors message 10 the president Z
the senate for distribution among the Sen
aie standing committees, and requcsiin
said committees 10 report by bill or Other
wise.
INTRODUCTION oF Bills.
BY Mr.. Loye-To amend the rcycnu
law ~ IL relates 10 the privilege tax o
street brokers. Referred.
by Mr.. Wilson-To repeal the law M
ihoriEing supervisors Of Holmes an
Grenade % inau..ct hrfds,n sitea etc ~ IN