In recognition of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, "Civil War-Era
Memories" features excerpts from The Memphis Daily Appeal of 150 years
ago. April 23, 1862
COURT SQUARE. -- Our little emerald gem of a park in Court Square now
presents a most beautiful appearance, and is a very popular place of
resort. April 24, 1862
The Free Market. -- This benevolent and altogether praiseworthy
institution, is dispensing valuable blessings to the families of
soldiers now absent in their country's service. It is a credit to the
city of Memphis. ...Persons in the country will confer a great benefit
by sending to the market, No. 10, Shelby street, supplies of vegetables
and produce.
April 25, 1862
The Federal Congress has passed the bill to abolish slavery in the
District of Columbia, and Lincoln, true to his abolition instincts, has
signed it. Consequently it is now law. April 27, 1862
Correspondence of the New York Tribune. -- Fort Pillow, as is well
known, is the sole obstruction between the island (Island 10) and
Memphis, and spies who have lately come up the river, say there is no
fortification worthy of the name between Memphis and New Orleans. April 29, 1862
BURN THE COTTON. We published in our last issue the order of General
Beauregard, urging upon the planters of the Mississippi valley the
necessity and duty of burning all cotton that is in danger of falling
into the hands of the enemy. We cordially unite with him in this
injunction, and believe that the tried loyalty and patriotism of our
people will be fully equal to the sacrifice. Our Paper. The APPEAL will continue to punctually be issued in
Memphis so long as the city is in possession of the Confederate
authorities. Should it, however, be occupied by the enemy, ...we shall
discontinue its publication here and remove to some safe point in
Mississippi, where we can express our true political sentiments, and
still breathe the pure and untainted atmosphere of Southern freedom.
Compiled by Rosemary Nelms and Jan Smith, The Commercial Appeal News Library
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