The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-18
Memphis is forming DEMOCRATIC clubs.

Memphis is forming Democratic clubs.
jackson Is TO have grand Seymour and Blair
ratification meeting Monday night.
Seymour and Blair clubs are organizing every.
where.
The New York correspondent of the Philadelphia
Ledger says: Mayor Hoffman will unquestion-
ably be the Democratic candidate for governor"
Gen. Blair arrived at Omaha on the l4th, snd
was seIenaded by The Young Mems Democratic
Club. He made a brief and appropriate speech,
which was enthusiastically received.
The legislature Of Alabama contains thirty me-
groes. The Senate doorkeeper and the sergeant
alarms and chaplain Of the House are all ne
gToes. .
On the afternoon Of the 18th inst. the Dems-
crazy Of Msysville, KY, held grand ratification
meeting TO ratify the nomination OF Seymour and
Blair. Both in point of numbers aud enthusasm
IL was splendid success.
At large Democratic meeting in the seventh
Ward, in st. Louis on the 18th, Mr.. BabcOck, a
prominent radical and member of the city council.
came over and took his stand on the side Of Say
mour and Blair.
The Young Mems Independent Democratic
c lb Of Memphis had an enthusiastic meeting
Wednesday. Speeches were made by Capt. Van
ADderson, George Gilhem, G. F. Faute, Major
hasey and others. r.
The s.. Louis Republican remarks that conser-
vatives will rejoice to learn that the Democrat
has expressed itself that 1t cannot be expected
to support Seymour and Blair. We believe, how
ever, that" Brick" does support the ticket.
The first Seymour and Blair rattle alton meeting
10th. Perkins Hall was packed with both sexes.
tx Gov Lubbock presided, and speeches were
made by him, Hon. VIM. Tate, Judge Maxcy,
Judge Reagan and others. u.
Seymour and Blair ratification mass meeting
was held 10 the ST, Louis courthouse on the lith
inst. The meeting was large aud enthusiastic.
Speeches were made by Charles Gibson, Esq,
Col. N. E. Claiborne, James Lindley, Esq, CSl.
Brockmeyer and Hon. N. C. ColWan.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says Chief
Justice Chase has again declared himself 10 full
sympathy with the Democratic party. He disa-
Rrees with the plank in their platform relative to
Southern constructions. He believes that these
constructions should stand until changed by the
people Of each Stats-all voting.
large and enthusiastic meeting OF the Israel.
ties of Memphis was held In the hail of the Mem
phis Club, "Wednesday night, at which Grant and
his order expelling Jews from his military lines,
were denounced. Stirring speeches were made
by Rabbi Tuska and Messrs. Loewenstine, Perez,
Sale, Anderson and others. The Avalanche says
the jews OF Memphis are unit against the radi-
cal standard. bearer.
Hendricks opened the campaign on the l4th in
the Senate in an able speech, arraignng the
Jacobns and placing them on the defensive. He
spoke Of Grant az distinguished soldier aud Of
COfax as On eminent civilian, but charged home
their platform and the political record Of their
party. he eulogized Seymour and Blair, and ex-
pressed entire confidence In the success Of the
ticket.
A gentleman writing 10 the Boston Transcript
says that Governor Andrew, few weeks before
his death, related the following l was in
Washington just before Mr.. Chase was nominated
a. chief justice and at Mr. Lncolns quest called
at the White House. Here / am, p said Mr..
Lincoln, surrounded by documents relating to
the vacancy on the Supreme Bench aud re-
quests TO appoint Mr. Chase. Mr.. Chase 10 a
man OF ability; as public officer. of marked
fidelity; az politician, ambitious; on the subject
Of the presidency. q little insane. He has said
things o. me which have sent discord where there
should be harmony but a man In my position
should not harbor resentment, and shall appoint
him.
Chief Justice Chase declared Eve weeks ago. 70
your correspondent that he did not desire the
nomination, and deemed it an unfortunate affair to
have his name mentioned 10 connection with the
presidency, In view Of the great questions being
presented TO the Supreme Court for adjustment
and decision. He remarked further, that he
would not be our candidate, or take any part In
politics, his judicial position sealed his lips on
the most important questions Of the day, and that
bis great regret was that he ever allowed his
name TO be used in connection with that Office,
after taking his seat as chief justice. Such were
the privately expressed views Of Judge Chase.
He now declares his recognition in the Demo-
cratic nominee as patriot and statesman worthy
10 be the standard bearer of that great party, OK
which be considers himself fully identified.
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