Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-04-20
mo. c. HREcKTNRlDoE ron PRES.
TnENT.


Een,ueky occupies a favorable position to
secure for one Of Der sons the next Democrats
nomination for the Presidency. Being one Of
the most central States in the ConfedsTsey,
and having 50 far conquered her ancient prsju-
diess against the Democracy as 70 perceive
and appreciate the value Of the Democratic
party 10 he Union, to the security Of the rights
Of the States, and to good goysrnnesS the
eyes q many are turned to her Distinguished
sons to furnish to rs g ehisftsin and leader IN
tbs coming contest. Some days ago We re-
feTrsd to the movement In nsny quarters In
favor Of Hon JAsEs GuTHErE, Of louisville,
for he nomination At Charleston. AfTlsnd Of
Hon. JSo. c. BEEoKENHTDeE has acted upon
this hint and has placed in our hands the fol-
lowing communication, suggesting his name
for the next nomination. We can only say
that we rscognize no more gallant leader nor
one who would command more Of popular en-
husizsm than MAJ BE~EcKINRIDeE, and II be
should receive the nomination, we viii extend
% him a hearty and zsslous support;
To ne Memphis Appeal
MEssKs. EDrToEs: Having observed in
your columns that a distinguished, able and
worthy son OF Kentucky has been extensively
spoken Of as a nominee Of the Democratic
party for the Presidency, I claim the pTivi-
lege. being a Ksntuekiau By birth, to express
q preference which I have long entertained
for another eminent gentleman Of ny native
Stzts for that exalted position IhaTe moth
ing to urge against Mr.. GUrHkIE. On the con-
trarv, I entertain for him the most profound
respect, and would cordially Join in workingto
compass his success, were be the nominee Of
cur party. But, az the same time, fully aware
Of the high responsibility that attaches to the
movement, and protesting fuly against any
hastv OF inconsidsrats action, I take the liber-
~ to suggest the name Of our present Vice
President, Hon. JoHS c. BREoKrEEEDGE, for
the uhce Of next President Of the United
States.
For one, IbeieTe that the next national can
vsss is to be one Of sore trial to the integrity
Of the Democratic party and the PsrPetuity Of
the Union, and as q natural sequence 70 the
prosperity and happiness Of every citizen Of
the Republic. Under these circumstances, we
think il incumbent upon the party TO select q
candidate who, from his local position, the
moderation and conservatism Of his political
views and actions, and his freedom from mere
sectional bias, would be rePulsivs to the
national men Of no section, but acceptable to
su1 candidate who would look with equal
eye upon the constitutionslug Of every part
Of the country, and you'd do exact and even
handed Justice 10 al. an satisfied that the
name, position, and political reputation Of JOIN
C. B-HEoKrEzIDsE embOdy more Of national
strength and aceeptabiity than that Of any
ether nan il the Democratic ranks. It may
be regarded as an objection BY many that be is
yet too young for a position involving 50
many and such fearful responsibilities.
] think The objection futile, and if urged,
blythe Opposition, could be easily answered
with the aged, while the vsTy fact Of his age
would serve to rally around our standard the
young men Of every section. Besides, the
bodily and mental lsbors Of President Of the
United States require = young and vigorous
constitution
Forty years Of hsalthful and active LIE, and
eight years in high and responsible national
trusts, are sufficient to makes fuI grown man.
Ihsve merely, Messrs. Editors, thrown out
these brief hints for the consideration Of think
ing Democrats, and not with view Of promo
ting = rivalry between two Distinguished sens
& Kentucky, whose kindly relations and fra
ssrnsl sentiments beat in unisoa, but because ]
an earnest Ia he conviction that Mr.. BRICK
EETD0E is Tia ma4 for the coming crisis, and
under bis lead The Democracy VIII sweep Cd
ward 70 one Of their most gloriOus victories
while, Il we fail to get the right man, peril and
defeat psTshanee lie in our pathway.