Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
m. sA.rln,. Election.

vention in making its nominations Tor
the support Of the Conservative party
but while we shall be perfectly identified
with the nominations, let them nominate
who they will, We would say word in
behalf Of q gentleman Of whom we know
something, and whose name will come
before that convention. We allude to
Amos II. Curtin, who is candidate for
sheriff
II has been frequently suggested that
some one from the country should be
nominated, and again that some one from
the city. The former on the ground that he
would carry the strength OF the county
districts, the latter on the ground that he
would carry the city. In the nomination
Of Mr.. Curtin, both interests would be
subservcd-he having for the last few
years resided alternately in the county
and city, and is thoroughly identified
with both, and well and favorably known
by the people of all parts of the country
and city. Mr.. Curtin has, we understand,
been citizen Of this county for nearly
t,oeRty years. He is man gilmore than
ordinary ability, and who stands fair
with all parts of the community. As to
the country districts, he would un-
doubtedly carry them almost unani-
mously. In the city he is the only man,
in our opinion, who will get a respectable
vote in the country, aud be supported by
q respectable number Of the Irish and
German vOters, Of which he is certain 10
get large shave, and doubtless majority
over any other candidate; and adding this
to the fact that he will be supported by
nearly the whole Of the conservative col
ored voters, we think, if nominated will
insure his election. 1t will be the duty
OF the members of that convention to
study the interests of the county, and in
order to insure that to nominate a man
that the Conservative party can support.
The question is: Who is the man who
can be elected by the Conservative party,
aud who has the ability and honesty to
faithfully perform his duty2 There are
many, but in our judgment none have
offered themselves who embody the same
elements in the same degree as does Mr..
Curtin.
Mr.. Curtin stands unimpeached before
the community. Daring residence of
nearly twenty years he has enjoyed the
confidence of his neighbors, and none
can say aught against him, and it is but
justice to say that he has never been sus-
pected of crime We would not des-
parage the prospects of any of the other
candidates who leave their claims with
the convention, but in this we speak for
the interests ofthe whole community, and
hope that the delegates will act
on the same principle. Certainly
this is a time when our best men should
be chosen, and when we should also
have an eye to the chances of electing
our candidate. We wish it distinctly
understood that we are pledged to the
support of the nominee, and shall re-
deem our pledge; but we would be sorry,
with all good mon, to see our party
beaten for the want of candidates COM
bining the proper elements of success.
Again, we say, and we speak from
general information derived from all
parts of the city and county, that Mr..
Curtin can carry large vote in every
district in the country, and in every
Ward in the city; that he is the only
man who is sure of the country and
large share of both the Irish and Ger
mans-and further that he is the
only man that can exercise a
controlling influence in these three
elements, and, at the same time, get al
most the entire conservative colored
vote. Being a native Tennesseean,
thoroughly identified with the country
and her interest, possessed of character
and ability equal to the requirements of
the Office, and strength sufficient to
carry him safely through if nominated,
we ask that his claims be thoroughly
canvassed before making choice of one
who probably cannot command united
party.
COUNTY TAX CoLLEoToRsHIP. - To-
morrow the County Conservative nomi-
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