20791. Emmett Bank (Memphis, TN)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type: state
Start Date: July 18, 1879
Location: Memphis, Tennessee (35.150, -90.049)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 8f59a63d

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Description

Multiple contemporary papers (July 18–23, 1879) report the Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks amid a yellow fever outbreak. This describes a temporary suspension of operations due to a local public-health shock; there is no mention of depositor runs, receivership, or permanent failure. Classified as suspension with eventual reopening (no evidence of permanent closure).

Events (1)

1. July 18, 1879 Suspension

Cause: Local Shock
Cause Details: Banks closed their doors in response to the yellow fever outbreak in Memphis; operations were suspended and business turned over to other banks. No insolvency or receivership mentioned in the articles.
Newspaper Excerpt: The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)

1. July 19, 1879 Daily Globe Saint Paul, MN

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and a Total of Seven Deaths to Date--Business Generally Suspended, and Inhabitants Fleeing the Chy--Rigid Quarantine Regulations at Cairo and Other Points. MEMPHIS, July 18.-Two. new cases were reported to the board of health, Fred Eckers, a barber residing at 101 Beales street, by Dr. E. White; and J. Williamson, at the corner of Jefferson and Front streets, by Dr. Heber JoLes. Both of these parties have been sick for two days, and the yellow fever symptoms are fully developed. All trains going out late last night were crowded, and many more are leaving to day. While a majority of the physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form they all advise those who can to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry after a thunder storm of last night. LATER AND WORSE. MEMPHIS, July 18.-Three new cases were reported to the board of health this afternoon: Mrs. B. Adams, at 73 Barclay street Mrs. Mollie Hamerle, at 261 South street, and Miss Kate Watson, at 281 South street. All reside in the immediate neighborhood of the Hester families. These, together with the two cases reported, makes sixteen as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Fred Eckers, who was reported this morning, died at 1 this afternoon, and was buried immediately afterwards. Total number of deaths from fever to date is seven, including the death this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especialy with the wholesale, merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. A detatchment of the Chickasaw Guards and Bluff City Greys leave to-night for Clarksville, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and one of her children are reported in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably. QUARANTINE REGULATIONS AT CAIRO. CAIRO, III, July 18.-At a meeting to-day the board of health adopted a system of quarantine regulations as set forth by the national board. Also, resolved that all the boats touching at Memphis or any infected town be not allowed to land here. Passengers by train o.eany other conveyance from the same distrist are also prohibited from stopping in the city. HOSPITALITIES TO REFUGEES. CINTINNATI, July 18.-The board of officers of the chamber of commerce to-day ad opted the following: Revolved, That during the period in which the yellow fever is liable to prevail the privileges of the chamber be extended to all re:ugees from the South, and all such who may visit our city are cordially invited to take advantage of this offer. GALVESTON, Texas, July 18.-THe board of health, to-day, adopted a resolution that no freight, mail or passengers leaving New Orleans after 8 A. M., July 21st, be allowed to enter this port. The mails will be allowed to come via St. Louis or New York provided the same be fumigated in those cities. Travelers allowed to enter after the expiration of twenty-five days from the leaving of New Orleans. Action based on New Orleans having raised the guarantine against Memphis, and the probability of the germ disease being in New Orleans and liable to develop at any moment as in the case of Memphis. The News will publish the following speccial: "Richmond, July 12-The negro, Marcellus Floyd, who attempted the outrage on a white girl of this county, was taken from the jail this morniing by an armed mob and hanged to a tree on the roadside, REMOVING THE POOR. LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 18.-The board of health of this city will meet to-morrow to consider the situation at Memphis. The following explains itself "Memphis, July 17.-To Hon. E. D. Stanford, president L. & N. and G. S. road. If the yellow fever becomes epedemic it will be necessary to send the poor out of town. What will your road do toward helping us out. We cannot afford to pay full rates, but we are willing to do what we can. Please make as low rates as possible and authorize your ticket agent to honor my order." DR. L. PORTER. (Signed) PRESIDENT STANFORD'S RESPONSE. LOUISVILLE, July 18.-To D. L. Porter, Memphis: In reply to your telegram I would say in the event it becomes necessary to remove the poor from the city of Memphis, I will make a half rate for them on our road to points in Tennessee. It would seem to me better that they be in the country, where they can obtain employment. instead of la rge cities where they would probably have to remain idle and pay exorbitantly for all the necessaries of llfe, thereby causing them, possibly, great suffering. (Signed) E.D. STANFORD

2. July 19, 1879 The Cheyenne Daily Leader Cheyenne, WY

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YELLOW FEVER. FIVE NEW CASES DISCOVERED The New Secretary of War-The Dorsey-Davis Will Case - Judge Lynch-Chicago's Fast Horses. Memphis, Tenn., July 18.-Two new cases were reported to the board of health this morning, Fred. Eckers, a barber, and J. M. Williamson. Both of these parties have been sick for two days, and yellow fever symptoms were fully developed to-day. All trains go" ing out late last night were crowded, and many more were leaving to-day. While a majority of the physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form, they all advise those who can, to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry to-day, after a thunder storm of last night. Memphis, July 18.--Three new cases of yellow fever were reported to the board of health this afternoon. All reside in the immediate neighborhood of the Hester families. These, together with the other two cases, make sixteen as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially among wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks.

3. July 19, 1879 The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer Wheeling, WV

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f Three More New Cases. a MEMPHIS, July 18.-Three new cases were reported to the Board of Health this afternoon-Mrs. B. Adams, 73 Clay street; Miss Mollie Hammerke, 261 South street; Miss Kate Watson, 281 South street. All reside in the immediate neighborhood of the Hester families. These, together with the two other cases, make sixteen as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Fred. Rekers, who was reported this morning, died at 1 P. M., and was buried immediately afterwards. The total number of deaths from yellow fever to date are seven, which includes the death this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially among the wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan B and Emmett Banks closed their doors today, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. A detachment of the Chicasaw Guards and the Bluff City Greys, leave to-night for Clarksville, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and one of her children are reported to be in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably.

4. July 19, 1879 Wheeling Register Wheeling, WV

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THE SOUTHERN PLAGUE. THE SITUATION AT MEMPHIS UNIMPROVED. Five New Cases Yesterday--1 The Stampede of Citizens Continues-The Authorities Perfecting Measures to Remove the Poor from the City. :More New Cases at Memphis. MEMPHIS, July 18.-Two new cases were reported to the Board of Health this morning-Fred, Barber and J.M. Williamson. Both of these parties have been sick for two days, and yellow fever symptoms were freely developed to-day. All the trains that went out late last night were crowded, and many left today. While the majority of the physicians do not apprehend the fever to rage in the city, they all advise those who can to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry to-day, after the thunder storm of last night. MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 18.-Three new cases were reported to the Board of Health this afternoon. Mrs. B. Adams, at 73 Clay street; Miss Mollie and Ham- Miss at 261 Sonth street, at 281 South the immediate all merke, Katie reside Watson in street. neighbor- They Hester families. These, two other cases, the total sixteen together hood of the with number of cases make resince the 9th inst. who this ported was as reported forenoon, Fred. Eckers, died at P. M. was afterwards. immediately 1 o'clock to-day, and This The total afternoou buried numdeaths is seven. is almost the merbusiness ber of among entirely wholesale suspended, crowds are on train leaving chants. especially Large every of that citizens departs and from The closed Emmett the banks city. their Manhattan and doors deposits to-day, leaving their collections to the of other banks. the care Chickasaw and A detachment Bluff of Guards City leave for both go Tenn., Grays where to-night companies Hester Clarksville, will and into Mrs. Robert children are a one of camp. her reported members in critical The other of are progressing the family condition. favorably. Removal of the Poor. 18.-If ver it necesMEMPHIS, becomes July epidemic the will yellow be The feto send the poor out of town. and Nashville sary Louisville road the has president soffered to them at half rate, of road that that seek the better carry the they suggesting country it instead would where be of can obtain employment, the cities, where they larger idle they and would probably have to remain pay for all the exorbitantly necessaries of life, thereby causing them possibly great suffering. Invitation to Refugees. CINCINNATI, July 18.-The board of officers of the Chamber of Commerce today adopted the following: That during the Resolved, prevail, period that the the yellow fever is liable to of the Chamber to from the all privileges all refugees South, be extended and such who may visit our city are cordially invited to take advantage of this offer. Quarantine at Cairo. CAIRO, July 18.-At a meeting to-day the of Health of as set quarantine Board regulations adopted also, the system forth by the National Board, Resolved, That all boats touching at or any infeeted points be not allowed to land here, passengers other the train Memphis or conveyance and from by same district are also prohibited from stopping in the city. Quarantine Against New Orleans. of GALVESTON, July 18.-The resolution Board Health to-day adopted a that no mail or passengers freight, July 21st leaving will New Orleans after 8 A. M. be to enter this port. will to come via or allowed be allowed St. Louis be Mails fumiNew York, provided the same in those cities. be allowed to enter the gated city Travelers after the will expiration of The action on New Orleans. twenty-five days from is based leaving New quarantine Memphis, against Orleans having raised disease and the the being probability of o germ of the in New is to at Orleans, liable develope with Memany moment, as in the case phis.

5. July 23, 1879 The Princeton Union Princeton, MN

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YELLOW FEVER. MEMPHIS, July 18. The yellow fever is again becoming worse. All trains going out last night were crowded, and many more are leaving to-day. While a majority of the physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form, they all advise those who can to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry after a thunder storm of last night. Three new cases are reported to the board of health this afternoon, these make 16 as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Frèd Eckers, who was reported this morning, died at 1 this afternoon, and was buried immediately afterwards. Total number of deaths from fever to date is seven, including the death this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially with the wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. A detachment of the Chickasaw Guards and Fluff City Greys leave to-night for Clarksville, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and one of her children are reported to be in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably. Quarantine regulations are again being rigidly enforced against Memphis at various points. MEMPHIS, July 19.-The weather is warm and sultry with occasional showers. The development of new cases has given fresh impetus to the exodus of citizens, and another genuine stampede is in progress. Business is paralyzed, and many retail merchants are closing their stores. In New Orleans strict quarantine is enforced against Memphis. Up to this date it is declared that there has not been a case of yellow fever in New Orleans this season. Movements are being made in Louisville, Ky., and in St. Louis, Mo., against the intr oduction of the scourge, and in the latter city, especially, much alarm is manifested. MEMPHIS, July 20.-The yellow fever is on the increase. Ten new cases are reported to-day. A member of the board of health says the outlook is bad. The people continue to close their places of business. Full 2,000 people have left the doomed city since yester.day noon. City officials and physicans urge upon all citizens who can to leave at once. The Memphis and Paducha railroad closed runing to-day.

6. July 23, 1879 Shenandoah Herald Woodstock, VA

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EMPHIS, TENN, July 17 Five cases of vellow fever were report ) the board of health this mörning present sick ones are members of families of Robt. and Jas. Hester, brothers, whose residences are in same neighborhood 08 Judge s house. The following persons prostrated with the disease: Robt. er and wife, Mrs. James Hester two of her children. Mrs. James ter has been sick for four days children were taken down on day, as were also Robert Hester his wife. Yellow lever symptoms S q1 [!]un pedelesap they you a ning, when Mrs. James Hester black vomit, and at noon was dyThe two brothers are river men, es Hester being a night watchs on the R E. Lee, wharf-boat, Robert Hester is a special carpen There will be another exodus of ens tosnight he Howard Association are all y tor active work, but do not con : the situation sufficiently alarmto begin operations. A steady began falling at 9 o'clock. deed §! Heater 'e is no panic, but prople are ng. Several firms will imlately remove their stocks of Is to St. Louis. Louisville and innati. Gaston's Hotel closed ght. The Peabody Hotel will in open. A thunder storm is ated, which will be gladly welcomEMPHIS, TENN, July 18.-Two cases of yellow fever were repor) the board of health this mornFred Eckers, a barber, residing 1 Beale Street, and J..M. Wilon, at the corner of Jefferson and t streets. Both of these persons been sick for two days, and yelfever symptoms were fully dem Smor IIV . Sep-07 poo ate last night were crowded, and ; more are leaving to-day. While jority of the physicians do not ehend the raging of the fever in pidemic form, they all advise the lever 01 OS op Can oqm e The weather is warm and sulo.day, after the thunder storm of night. TER-Three new cases were re d to the board of health this af on--Mrs. B. Adams, at No. 78 street, Miss Mollie Hemerie. at 61 South street, and Miss Kate son, No. 281 South street. All e in the immediate neighb rhood e Hester families. These make the total number of cases re d since the 9th instant. Fred. rs. whose case was reported this SUM pur "W 'dI 18 did 'Bug d immediately afterwards. The numb l' of deaths from fever to is 7, which includes the death of afternoon. Business is almost nhome 'papuadsns AIR esale merchants Large crowdizens are leaving on every train departs from the city. e Manhattan and Emmett Banks d their doors to day, leaving their tions and deposits to the care of banks. Detachments of the saw Guards and Bluff City ds leave to night for Clarkson, 68 10AM yroq where '' camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and f her children are reported in a al condition. The other mem-

7. July 24, 1879 Keowee Courier Walhalla, Pickens, SC

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Yellow Fever. MEMPHIS, July 18.--Two new oases of yellow fever were reported to the Board of Health this morning, Fred. Eckers, a barber, residing at 101 Beale street, and J. M. Williamson at the corner of Jefferson and Front streets. Both these persons have been sick two days, and the yellow fever symptoms were fully developed to-day. All trains going out late last night were crowded, and many more are leaving to-day. While the majority of physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form, they all advise people who can do so to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry today after the thunder storm of last'night. MEMPHIS, July 18-11 P. M.-Three new cases were reported to the Board of Health this afternoon: Mrs. B. Adams at 73 Clay street, Miss Mollie Homerke at 261 South street, Miss Kate Watson at 281 South street. All reside in the immediate neighborhood of the Ilester family. These make 16, the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Fred. Eckers, whose case was reported this morning, died at 1 P. M., and was buried immediately afterwards. The total number of deaths from the fever to date is seven, which includes the death of this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially that of the wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett Banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. Detachments of the Chicasaw Guards and Bluff City Guards leave to-night for Clarkson, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robt. llester and one of her children are reported in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably. WASHINGTON, July 19-Noon.-A tolegram from Dr. Mitchell, at Memphis, received by the National Board of Health last night, declares that city to be dangerously infected, and a dispatch received at noon to-day row ports: "Six new cases and the disease spreading." MEMPHIS, July I9.-Noon.-Three new cases of yellow fever have been reported to the Board of Health this morning: Louisa T. and Viola Godsey, two sisters residing at 48 Bradford street, and Tom Kernon, passen. ger agent of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. The illness of the Godsoy sisters can be traced to infection from the Tobin family. The young ladies were in attendance on Mrs. Tobin until her case was pronounced yellow fever. These cases dispel the sporadie theory. Hiram Athy, a son of Chief of Police Athy, is dying, although his case has hot yet been reported to the Board of Health ns yellow fever. This chief's residence is in the neighborhood of the Tobin's dwolling, as is also Tom Kenan's. The report of the death of Fred. Eckers was premature. He is living, but lies in an extremely critical condition. The weather is warm and sultry, with occasional showers. The development of new cases has given a fresh impetus to the exodus of the citizens.

8. July 24, 1879 River Falls Journal River Falls, WI

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YELLOW FEVER. MEMPHIS, July 18. The yellow fever is again becoming worse. All trains going out last night were crowded, and many more are leaving to-day. While a majority of the physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form, they all advise those who can to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry after a thunder storm of last night. Three new cases are reported to the board of health this afternoon, these make 16 as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Fred Eckers, who was reported this morning, died at 1 this afternoon, and was buried immediately. afterwards. Total number of deaths from fever to date is seven, including the death this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially with the wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doors to-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. A detachment of the Chickasaw Guards and Fluff City Greys leave to-night for Clarksville, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and one of her children are reported to be in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably. Quarantine regulations are again being rigidly enforced against Memphis at various points. MEMPHIS, July 19.-The weather is warm and sultry with occasional showers. The development of new cases has given fresh impetus to the exodus of citizens, and another genuine stampede is in progress. Business is paralyzed, and many retail merchants are closing their stores. In New Orleans strict quarantine is enforced against Memphis. Up to this date it is declared that there has not been a case of yellow fever in New Orleans this season. Movements are being made in Louisville, Ky., and in St. Louis Mo., against the intr oduction of the scourge, and in the latter city, especially, much alarm is manifested. MEMPHIS, July 20.-The yellow fever is on the increase. Ten new cases are report. ed to-day. A member of the board of health says the outlook is bad. The people continue to close their places of business. Full 2,000 people have left the doomed city since yesterday noon. City officials and physicans urge upon all citizens who can to leave at once. The Memphis and Paducha railroad closed runing to-day.

9. July 24, 1879 Stevens County Tribune Morris, MN

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YELLOW FEVER. MEMPHIS, July 18. The yellow fever is again becoming worse. All trains going out last night were crowded, and many more are leaving to-day. While a majority of the physicians do not apprehend that the fever will rage in an epidemic form, they all advise those who can to leave the city. The weather is warm and sultry after a thunder storm of last night. Three new cases are res ported to the board of health this afternoon, these make 16 as the total number of cases reported since the 9th inst. Fred Eckers, who was reported this morning, died at 1 this afternoon, and was buried immediately afterwards. Total number of deaths from fever to date is seven, including the death this afternoon. Business is almost entirely suspended, especially with the wholesale merchants. Large crowds of citizens are leaving on every train that departs from the city. The Manhattan and Emmett banks closed their doorto-day, leaving their collections and deposits to the care of other banks. A detachment of the Chickasaw Guards and luff City Greys leave to-night for Clarksville, Tenn., where both companies will go into camp. Mrs. Robert Hester and one of her children are reported to be in a critical condition. The other members of the family are progressing favorably. Quarantine regulations are again being rigidly enforced against Memphis at various points. MEMPHIS, July 19.-The weather is warm and sultry with occasional showers. The development of new cases has given fresh impetus to the exodus of citizens, and another genuine stampede is in progress. Business is paralyzed, and many retail merchants are closing their stores. In New Orleans strict quarantine is enforced against Memphis. Up to this date it is declared that there has not been a case of yellow fever in New Orleans this season. Movements are being made in Louisville, Ky., and in St. Louis Mo., against the oduction of the scourge, and in the latter city, especially, much alarm is manifested. MEMPHIS, July 20.-The yellow fever is on the increase. Ten new cases are report. ed to-day. A member of the board of health says the outlook is bad. The people continue to close their places of business. Full 2,000 people have left the doomed city since yesterday noon. City officials and physicans urge upon all citizens who can to leave at once. The Memphis and Paducha railroad closed runing to-day.

10. July 26, 1879 American Citizen Canton, MS

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THE YELLOW FEVER. The steamer Grand Tower, from St. Louis, was refused permission to land at Vicksburg or Delta, La., because she stopped at Memphis. The boat was forced to take her cargo back to St. Louis. A Havana (Cuba) dispatch of the 15th says: The Commission appointed by the National Board of Health of the United States for the purpose of studying yellow fever symptoms, development and treatment in Havana, is prosecuting its work here assiduously. During the last week there were 117 deaths from yellow fever in Havana. The Tennessee State Board of Health, on the 15th, decided to suspend after the 21st inst. the quarantine regulations at Memphis, in case no further cases of fever appeared. Quarantine against Memphis was also abolished at New Orleans, Cairo, and some other points. On account of quarantine against Memphis mail matter. for Arkansas arfu Texas will be sent via St. Louis, as was done during the yellow fever epidemic last year. The yellow fever excitement at Memphis, which for a few days had been almost entirely allayed by reason of no new cases being reported, on the 17th received a fresh impetus, five additional cases of unmistakable yellow fever being announced by the Board of Health and rumor placing a number of other suspiciously sick people among the yellow fever victims. The five cases reported were members of two families named Hester, residing in a small double tenement at 84 and 86 Clay Street, about 100 yards in a direct westerly direction from the residence of Judge Ray. Robert Hester and wife and Mrs. James Hester and her two children were the persons afflicted. Mrs. James Hester died at noon on the 17th of black vomit. Robert and James Hester are both river men. There were said to be 13 other people sick in the same neighborhood with what the doctors called intermittent fever. The official announcement of these cases resulted in the speedy determination of many other people to leave the city, although there was no evidence of a panic such as prevailed on the first announcement of yellow fever cases. The brig Shasta of New York, from Port-au-Prince, St. Domingo, bound to Chester, Pa., was reported in great distress 12 miles below Philadelphia, on the 17th. Of nine men on board seven were down with yellow fever. Four deaths had occurred, the captain being among the number. On the 18th, five new cases of yellow fever were officially reported in Memphis, and there was one death, that of Fred. Eckers, a barber, residing at 101 Beale Street. He died within three hours after being reported. The other sick wereJ. M. Williamson, Mrs. B. Adams, Miss Mollie Hammerle and Miss Kate Watson. These latter cases were all in the vicinity of the Hester house. The sporadic theory of the disease was pretty generally abandoned in view of recent developments showing its undoubted contagious character. The exodus of citizens continued, and business was almost entirely suspended. The Manhattan and Emmett Banks closed their doors, turning over their business to the remaining banks. The Chickasaw Guards and Bluff City Guards go into camp at Clarksville, Tenn. Quarantine against Memphis was re-established at points where it had been temporarily suspended, and Galveston quarantined against New Orleans, on account of the latter city raising its embargo against Memphis. There were seven new cases of yellow fever officially reported to the Memphis Board of Health on the 18th, with one death-that of Mrs. Robert Hester. On the 19th, 10 additional cases were reported and four deaths, the latter being Hiram Athy, Louis Dotto, James Whelan and Louis