Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-07-21
CONSERVATIVES In COUNCIL
NOTHER
MEETING
Iupor.ant ResoIutIons, Etc.

A large and iDfiuentIaI.meeting OF the
leading conservatives Of this county,
was held agreeable to announcement IN
the common law court room yesterday
afternoon, at which there was present
Col. Sam. p. Walker, Martin Kelley,
Esq, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Col.
c. s. Cameron, John Donovan, Esq /,
General William Wallace, Col. W. w.
Coleman, w. J.. Stewart, Esq, Sheriff
Winters, Gen. n. 3 Forrest. Capt. A. 7.
| Lacey, Henry J. Lynn. Thos. 0. Smith,
w. II. Passmore and many other tnhu-
entail citizens. On motion Of Attorney
General Wallace, seconded by Martin
Kelly, Esq, James Elder was called to
the chair.
On motion Of Jno. Donovan, Esq,
seconded by Capt. A. T. Lacey, Harry
Beck, Of the Daily APPEAL, was re-
quested to act as secretary, which motion
was adopted.
At the request Of the chairman, Gen.
Wallace stated the object Of the meet
ing, and said that in view OF the coming
election an organization was necessary.
He was vel assured that all good men
connected with the conservative party
were in favor Of preserving order on the
dayof election. Gen. Wallace submitted
the following resolutions
WHEREAS, Apprehension exist in the
minds Of many good citizens, that in the
election TO take place August l, 1867
more than usual excitement may prevail,
possibly resulting in ~bloOdshed be it
therefore
ResOIyed, That the members Of the
conservative party distinctly avOw their
determination to scrupulously abstain
fr,u, all anfa that -y,1rII aars,FzTu tand n
disturb the peace snd good order Of our
city on that day be it further
ResOIUed, That whilst it is the unal-
terable determination Of the CONSERVE
tive party to exercise any and Sll the
rights and privileges guaranteed to every
citizen under the laws and constitution
Of the state, they intend at the same
time to strictly conform to the existing
laws of the state, hswever obnoxious, so
long as they are unrepealed By the legis-
latIve department OF state government
be it further
ResOlUed, That the conservative citi-
zens of Shelby county earnestly and cor
daily invite the cooperation of all par
ties and classes in the maintenance Of
good order, and in the faithful admins
tration Of the laws of the state on the
day Of the approaching election.
Which were adopted.
Col. Austin, being called upon, I'D
dressed the meeting, giving much good
advice. He trusted that the sOber-secOnd
thought OF the people would prevail, and
those who had the welfare of the country
at heart and be would counsel all right
thinking men to pursue a conservative
course.
Col. Cameron thought # would be well
to have q committee to consult with the
radical party as to a cOurse Of action %
the day Of election. The impression had
got abroad and fastened on the
public mind that there would be trouble
on the day of polling. He wished to
preserve order, and hoped that this ele-
ment, who desired to create difficulty on
that day, woald be put down.
Gen. Forrest suggested that a force of
three hundred men be offered to Col.
Beaumont for the preservation Of the
peace. Gen. Thomas had offered q regi-
ment to the mayor. He preferred any
course which wOCld preserve order.
Admiral Semmes was il favor Of lay
ing the resolutiQnsof Gen. Wallace upon
the table, and would second the motion
Of Col. Cameron, to have a committee
appointed to confer with the republican
committee as to preserving order on the
day Of election.
Gen. Wallace was in favor Of challeng-
ing all doubtful votes, and reiterated the
opinion that all gentlemen Of the con-
servstive party were in favor Of law and
order.
Admiral Semmes was Of opinion that
all members of the party were inclined
to submit to the existing laws, and were
not disposed to throw any obstacles in
the way OF The execution Of the existing
laws.
John Donovan, Esq, thought that the
resolutions we're cOuehed ia good terms,
and would, il passed, have a good effect.
Gen. Wallace stated that the reports
which had gone abroad that this meeting
was called for the purpose Of raising
STRIFE, wa incorrect; the desire Of the
conservative pGstT was to conform to law
and order. The r-esoiu0iOls were then
adopted.
Col. Cameron offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
ResOlred, That the conservative exec
utive committee of Shelby county be,
and they are hereby requested to meet
and cooperate with tee executive COM
mittee of the radical party of this county
for the purpose Of preserving aud keep
ing the peace on the day Of election.
Col. Sam. P. Walker made one of his
characteristics speeches, urging the people
70 organization, peace and good order.
The radical party wanted peace, and he
was disposed TO afford them that com
modify. He had no fear OF a riot on the
dsy Of election.
Ths following gentlemen were ap-
pointed q central executive committee :
Sam. p. Walker, chairman; O.. B.
Church, Capt. 4. 7. Lacy, Jesse W.
Page, Jno. II. Ssffarrans, John Donovan
and Col. Geo. CAN'T. ThereupOn the
meeting adjourned.