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of Memphis, who deprecated the riot during its progress, were denominated Yankees and Abolitionists, and were informed in language more emphatic than gentlemanly that their presence here was unnecessary.  To particularize further as to individual acts of inhumanity would extend the report to too great a length, But attention is respectfully called for further instances to Affidavits accompanying marked (C.D.E.F.G)

The riot lasted until and including the 4th of May but during all this time the disturbances were not continual as there were different times of greater or less length during each day, in which the city was perfectly quiet, attacks occurring generally after sunset each day.

The rioters ceased their violence either of their own accord of from want of material to work on - the negroes having hid themselves, many fleeing into the country -

Conduct Of The Civil Authorities

The Hon John Park Mayor of Memphis seemed to have lost entire control of his subordinates and either through lack of inclination and Sympathy with the mob, or an utter want of capacity completely failed to suppress the riot and preserve the peace of the city -