The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-17
FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.
PETITION FROM THE CHICKAsAW
GUARDS TO THE COUNCIL.
The Privilege of Improving and Building
Upon the Bluff Lot, Between Union
and Monroe Streets, Prayed For
The Matter Referred.

The Chickasaw Guards is q company OF
enterprsing, publc-spirited gentlemen.
Approaching the future OF Memphis an d
the opportunity to aid in its general i'm
provement, the following petition was pre-
sented to the Legislative Council at its
meeting yesterday:
MEMPHIS Tenn, May l6, 1882
To the Honorable Legislative Council, Taxing Dis.
trice
Conference.-The Chickasaw Guards, a
corporation chartered under the laws Of
Tennessee, desire TO assist in great public
work. There is no personal profit TO its
membership, but it exists alone for their
physical, moral and intellectual training
and development This they are per-
suaded, and their efforts to promote the
welfare OF the young men of Memphis,
we hope, will have your honors' appreci-
alton and encouragement, especially when
this looks to the general good OF the city
OF their home.
They are informed that the founders Of
this city, in the arrangement OF the plan
OF its site, designed the space along the
river front for distance above Union
street Tor n public promenade, that the
pleasure, health and comfort OF the inhab-
itants OF the future city might be advanced.
The execution Of this wise purpose has, rs
your petitioners understand, for many
years been deferred by causes not within
the control OF the council, and they are
advised that the financial condition OF the
city treasury makes il impracticable
TO establish this promenade for many
years yet to come. From all this, il seems
that II Memphis is ever TO enjoy
realization OF this muni6ccnt provision
OF the proprietors, 1t must come from pri-
vate sources.
Your petitioners have considered the
matter, they appreciate the public demand
for this park, and believe they can secure
il without further postponement, and they
have therefore determined, ii it will meet
with the appreciation OF your honorable
body TO assume the task.
They, therefore, respectfully bring the
subject before your honors, with the
request that they be given charge OF the
following portion OF this sround Bounded
on the south by Union street, on the
north by Monroe street, on the east 10y
Front street and on the west by the right
ol way VI lllt IdllIOau COMPANIES occupy
ing portion of the public domain.
They respectfully suggest that this space
be set apart and known as the "Chickasaw
| Plaza" in honor Of the early Indian and
| Spanish occupation OF this bluil.
They will terrace the river front and the
sides OF this square, and lay of the same
| into suitable grass plots aud walks, and
plant trees. and generally improve and
bcautify the spot, aud make II answer the
intention OF the proprciors. They, like
wise, ask permission 10 erect upon u pOr
ton OF this space suitable armory build,
Ing for the wants OF the military division
OF this corporation. They design TO make
this building Of a character and design tC
comport with the general plan and further
adorn the grounds.
II the purposes Of this petition seem TO
meet with your honoB commentator,
they pray that the charge OF this space be
| given over TO them, and that your honor
! will remove the present engine house
from the grounds that your petitioners
may at once enter upon their work.
= 4. CARNEs,
| llUuu PETIT,
| A. H. TAYLOR,
| i. 4. ANDERSON,
The petition was referred TO the Prcsi.
dent, Engineer, City Attorney and Chic
OF the Fire Department for report back q
| the Council