The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE
WATKINS INSTITUTE LAST NIGHT.
The Hon. John M. Lea is Elected Presi-
dent-The Other Oficers-Mr. Keat-
ing's History Of Memphis Received,
Accompanied by Strong Letter.

Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May IA The Ten
nessee Historical Society met in regular
session at Watkins Institute tonight, Col
jeremiah G. Harris presiding. The Hon.
John nj. Lea presented the following let
ter from DIR. J. Berrien Lindsey, accom-
panied by copy Of the "History OF Mem
pills." by Mr.. ]. N. Heating:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May II, 1889.
The Hon. John NJ, Lea. President OF the Tennessee
Historical Society:
Dear sIr-Hercwith please present TO our Society
copy OF the magnificent History Of Memphis"
recently published by d. Ma.on 4 Co.. Of syracuse
N Y II Is the gift Of colleague who has long since
made an enyiable reputation as journalist In
this field his work Is remarkable for variety
sd yet ra sa s
in political influence 10 no city In Tennessee, If
not pre- eminent In the lead.
In all the dark days OF that famed and at one
and sustenance than did J. NJ. Heating. While
still under the shadow OF the great plague, he gave
the world "IIisiory OF the Yellow Fever Ia 1875
| in Memphis" which Will always maintain a place
In the clnsric literature on epidemics In this vol
ume. with genuine patriotism, and In fearless
| language he exposed the inexcusable neglect OF
sanitary axloms which had converted Memphis
| from an asylum for yellow fever refugees 10 the
| most noted plague spot on the continent and
| insisted upon that great sanitary reform which
has placed Memphis again IN the very front rank
| OF Western and Southern cities
| This volume and his contributions 10 the Amor.
lean Public Health Association especially his early
| advocacy OF sanitation by Fire" have given him
a national reputation la public health circles
Mr.. Heating Is thorough Memphian.
| The first Of the two splendid volumes now In
your hands + from the pom Of Mr. Heating, and
contains G9l octave pages. IL Is a model city his
tory, going back 10 the days of Desoto. when Mem
| phis was In embryo, and coming down 10 lsss, EN-
bracIng every topic Of interest directly or indi
rcctly connected with the CITY.
Early settlement. pioneer times, commercial and
| industrial development splendid beginnings sud
denly followed by tho dcsolatlons OF war recovery
aud bright prospects blighted by debt aud pesti
| lencc, all Ia turn employ graphic pen guided bl
| an accurate aud analytic head. Interviewer witt
| these unlike themes comes In the political aud
| general history Of Tennessee. without mnrrlng the
unity OF the work local history and yet giyinl
IL far wider scope aud greatly increasing It's holC
As an original contribution to the history o
| Tennessee this volume places the author IN IN
always " be honorcd list with Haywood, Ramsey
Putnam aud Moierrin, whose writings arc as I'm
pcrlshablc as the State itself For popular lnteres
and general reading Il fully equals the atlractiy
volumes Of Gilmore aud Phelan. and should b
widely circulated wherever u Is desired To max
Tennessee known or 10 /rcate and preserve tru
State pride and patriotism.
| kVgrciting that am ~ often prevented iron
''''>'S Wv" j. BErRirN LtSDsLEY.
The letter was received and filed.
Gov. Taylor, of Washington County
and Col. VIM. Henderson and Mr.. JohI
w. Panlctte OF Knox County, were ap
pointed to represent the Society at the re
interment Of the remains Of Gov. Johl
SEWER, ut Knoxville, on June 10 next.
The Hon. John NJ. Lea was re-electe,
president OF the Society; the Hon. Jane
b. Porter, OF PaSs; Mr.. Arson Nelson, o
Nashville, and Col. VIM. Henderson, o
Knoxville, vice-presidents; Mr.. Joseph 5
) Carols treasurer and librarian; Gen. G. w
: Thornton corresponding secretary, anC
J John NJ. Boss recording secretary.
. On motion Of Mr.. Nelson, the Societ
unanimously requested Judge Lea TO hav
, his photograph taken in order that IN
Society might have portrait made. tn
Society then adjourned TO meet mex
month.