Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-12

Tar DEMONSTRATION To-sIour--AH
other Card from Col Bsaumonf we
have received the following for publica'
ton
EpIroRs LEDGER: The Avalanche Of
this morning, in commenting on my
communication 10 the Democratic clubs
Of Memphis, makes the following state
ment: ut seems not little singular
that the application ofthe Superintendent
Of Police should be made at such. q time,
when only day and night have inter
vened since black rabble, with torches
and transparencies, yelled through the
streets with drawn swords, guns aud PTS
tolls in hand, and we heard Of no attempt
TO induce them to lay aside their weap-
ons" To show that made an effort, "
/ desire the publication Of the following
communication
Hon. Barbour Lewis. Capt. II. X. Hudson, Capt.
II. O. Carter. Edward Shaw. Etq.;
GEsrLENRs; Actuated by Q sincere
desire TO prevent a conflict between the
opposing political elements in this city,
have determined TO put a stop to the
practice, Of late growing fearfully preva-
lent, Of carrying firearms upon occa.
sious Of political gatherings. i desire to
do this without resorting to force. 10
consultation with leading Conservatives,
| & nd them willing to use their influence
with their friends to induce them 10 dis
arm, and depend upon the police for pro-
lection. / now ask you, gentlemen, TO
use your influence TO induce Republicans,
whom you are in the habit Of addressing,
10 20 to your meetings without arms. II
the different clubs that are expected to
turn out tonight can be induced to leave
their weapons at their club rooms, or any
secure place they may select, it will go
far to secure prompt and cheerful COM
pliance on the part of Conservatives with
the advice OF their leaders and the re-
quiremenfs of the law, and Republic
cans of Memphis may enjoy the proud
satisfaction of having inaugurated a
measure that will insure the most
happy results, and restore confidence to
q community now apprehensive Of the
most serious consequences from the
present hostile attitude assumed by rash
and indiscreet men of both parties Am
pie police force will be furnished at any
time, when needed for the protection Of
political meetings of both parties, and to
accompany professions through the city.
Gentlemen, l respectfully ask you to use
your influence in the interest OF peace.
I prefer securing it by the use Of soft
words rather than resort to hard blows
but the laws must be obeyed. Let us
have peace" Very respectfully,
s. B. BEAUMONT, Sup't M. P.
To show that / am sincere in this
effort to disarm all persons attending po-
litical meetings, ! shall, If the procession
of to nght acts in good faith upon the
suggestions made in my letter of the 10th
and the reply thereto Of Gen. Forrest,
use all the force at my command to secure
compliance from the next Republican
procession that parades the streets. /
shall wait with great interest the response
from the Republicans addressed upon
this subject. The object sought to be
secured by me is attainable by the use of
wise counsels. When appeals to reason
fail, my duty will be plain, and shall
not shrink from its performance.
s. B. BEAUMONT,
Sup't Metropolitan Police. q
We have the most undoubted assn
RANGES from all our friends that the pro-
cession of tonight wiH go anarmed.
No weapons will be carried unnecessarily
at any other time by Democratic process.
sions. The pledge we are fully author
lied to give. And we trust Mr.. Beau
mont will make good his words to keep
the peace.