The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-14

from tne noat, stoou trembling as though
in the presence of his executioner. Old
man De Noses moved about him mysteri-
ously, making all sorts Of weird gesticula-
tions, and when the Tycoon seemed ready
to fall in fit of nervous prostration,
stepped back about two feet, made wide
sweep with his arms, and began to re-
assure him thusly:
Royal Cousin OF Tennessee, and Most Noble Ty-
coon, OF Memphis, Grcctlng
We have been an exile seven years from
our beloved home and country, in which
time we have visited many lands and peo-
pie. But true TO the traditions and legends
of our ancient and weird Tennesseans and
Chickasawians, that whosocver shall drink
OF the magic, mystic waters Of the roaring
Wolf shall be compelled to come and quaf
again OF its sweet and crystal waters, and
that he who shall permit the alluvial of
Memphis to soil his feet shall again seek
It's soft and clinging embrace, and hearing
in the far distance how prolific, how
fertile and abundant the product is, we
thought now the best time to- get
our share. We have come, we
have gathered, We arc satisfied.
In obedience TO the will OF
our subjects we are here. Our reception
has been continuous ovation. Look
around. See the bright smiles and happy
faces OF our people. We care not who
make the laws; let us be the smile and
merry makers OF our time. Our visit is
not one OF evil, TO scatter vice and sin, or
outrage the God-like and self-elected, but
a higher and nobler purpose animates u.s.
We would proclaim TO the nations that we
arc prosperous, contented and enterpris-
ing, and therefore are q joyous, merry and
happy people. We have come TO shed
the rays OF merriment and pleasure over
your city for day, and trust that when
We shall appear again in the early fall 10
erect an exposition which we will have
you build upon our bluffs as a beacon
light for art, science, literature, commerce
and trade, that you win take those terrible
paper masks, in whose depths so much
evil turks, they say, and bury them under
the corner OF its highest tower with the
old fogics and the goody-goodies Of Mem.
phis, who are, have been and ever will be
banacles on the ships OF State, commerce
and civilization. Give me that key and
the public treasuryl
The imperious manner in which the
court ordered the Tycoon 10 yield up the
key and the treasury brought him back tC
"A realization of the situation, and he re
sponded as follows:
HIM. Owing 10 the peculiar circum
stances by which We are surrounded, IN,
key doesn't carry with il one cent OF money
You may take the old lumber yard key
with It's ten cent gilt, and II IL do you any
good, welcome you are. / didnt want IL
anyhow-in fact, I'm glad TO get rid OF IL
was standing on the corner just now, wit
Messing the girations OF a small boy with I
monkey face and tin horn, when som,
fellow came along and asked me TO holC
the alleged key until he returned. Will
my characteristic spirit OF accommodation
! relieved him, and, by gnny, he hasn'
returned. II was all prt-up Job, an'
now sec through IL. But TO your strang
TRADE: On behalf OF the people OF Mem
phis, bid you welcome, and trust that you
sojourn may bring much happiness 20 al
whoown yoursovereignty. II has long beeI
n mooted question whether celebrations o
this kind were benefit 20 the city.
will not attempt 10 say whether there
occasion for this variety Of opinion, bu
am more than willing 10 encourage IL II
every way possible 80 long as the peopl
find pleasure in Il. One thing Is certain
Il has been the means OF attracting 10 on
midst the Governor OF this sovereign stat
and his iine-looking staff In uniform. This
believe, Is the iirst time in the history Q
this city that we have been 80 honored
Most noble tyrant, and lords Of his court
will now introduce 10 you the Governor
who will extend the hospitaliiios Of th
entire realm over which he rules"
Gov. Taylor, in tones which have mad
him famous as an orator in more state
than Tennessee, responded as follows:
"Most august, most sublime, most beat
tiiul and most lovable King Standing !
the presence of royalty, | am oycrcom
with awe and CONSERVATION. will We
come YOU 10 Memphis and the State wit
no studied speech, but In the plain bacl
woods language OF mountain man, d'
clare my loyalty 10 you. My friend her
has given YOU the key 20 the city, but
come 10 tender you the Dukedom OF th
chtire State. II Is the most beautiful Ian
the sun has ever shone upon, the golde
zone God has bestowed upon man. IL
ali youns, even 10 the uttermost caster
part, With its graceful mountains, greI
rivers, changes OF scenery and mines
: mineral wealth. In bowing before IoI
Majesty, allow me 10 say that II any 10
!. eign foe does menace your crown, i ha'
: brought YOU an army OF generals an
u colonels 10 rcpelthem. Hthey are brave {
the battlefield, You should see them In u
}, dining-room; II they are brave in the mid
OF carnage and death. how much mo
n yaliort arc they when the bowl il passil
=. around. With them there is no dangc
and they are yours 10 command. We a
all your loyal subjects for two mortal dal
and our earnest entrcaty IL TO be allow
10 survive and get back 10 our families.
echo the words OF welcome delivered
A., the High Cockalorum of Memphis, nj
> assure you that We shall carry away with
undying recollcciions Of a delightful tyI
II there exists In your mind suspici
that the draught prepared especially
your parched throais contains poisc
call In the generals and colonels W
a will test Il for you, but be sure 70 Ina
plenty OF the draught, or II will not last
At the conclusion Of the Governors I
dress Of welcome, the band struck
another lively air the King and his col
returned 10 the float, and the proccssi
IN moved 6a toward tho Castle Gayo
Further interruptions from wires =
ie pended across the street followed,
" were done away with in the most approx
~ way, and at 4 o'clock y. n. the final Ii
~ ~ was made at the Main street entrance
~ the hotel.
40 THOUSANDS UPoN TuoUsANDs
M Great maiiitudes OF citizens and va
or ers witness the Kings Entrance.
's There were thousands and thousands
Il