Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-31
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
The harmonious action of yesterday
convention can but result in lasting good
IN the Democratic party of this county.
We have rarely seen more Intelligent
and dignifed body of men, or as harmo-
Mons proceedings. The delegates waived
all personal preferences, and performed
the duty they owed the people in a noble
sn;r;t The nomination of such men as
Col J. NJ. Crews and Maj. W. d. Lump
kin secures the unity of the party, the
confidence of the people, and the respect
Of whatever may constitute the OPPOSE
tion In nominating candidate for the
country Col. Crews developed his
strength at once, and was NOM
mated on the third ballot. His
principal competitor was Capt. A.
B. Haynes, a gentleman who would have
done honor to Shelby county. Both
gentlemen were of acknowledged ability
and fitness for the position. Hence our
country friends, and the county at large
would have been pleased with the noml-
nation of either. Capt. Haynes received
a highly complimentary vote, but his
friends acquiesced cheerfnlly 10 the re-
suit. Heis a worthy, influential citizen,
and will exert himself until the day OF
election in behalf of the Democratic
ticket Colonel Crews is perhaps as
well known as any man in the county.
He has been all his life in our midst, and
is thoroughly identified with every inter
est Of the people. Although tits dnneces-
sarv 70 allude to the fact, he hasa brilliant
record as a soldier as well as spotless
renutation as a citizen. He possesses
decided abilities, is well posted on the
issues of the day and the necessities OF
the community. Hence, we may expect
him TO do honor to himself, as well as
Shelby county, in the Legislature. Or
the other nominee, Maj. W. d. Lump
kin. we could scarcely say less, although
he may not enjoy as wide an acqualn-
lance as Mr.. Green; yet he has lived
here over twenty years, which is greater
part of his life. He, too, is identified
with all our interests and common sym
pathies. BY profession he is lawyer
by birth and instinct and education
thorough gentleman; active, energetic,
tenacious for what is right, and
generous with those who differ
from him in opinions or interests;
intelligent, fearless, ambitious to merit
the confidence of his fellow-citizens; tai
ented, fluent and vigorous, we regard
his selection as eminently proper, and
predict for him an honorable career be-
fore the public His competitor, Mr..
Simon n. Green, native Of West Ten
nessee and successful business man.
who came sonear the nomination, would
have, if nominated, commanded the
unanimous support Of the party. He
made a splendid fight, or his friends did
for him, but in the fortunes of the day
he fell behind, and failed to be
the nominee. But he, too, car
ried off enough honors TO satisfy
any young man. In defeat he showed
the unmistakable traits of gentleman.
When Major Lumpkin was nominated
he grasped him by the hand and con-
graduated him, and then introduced
him to the audience and announced that
he would work for the ticket until the last
vote was polled at the election in Novem-
Der. This is the spirit Of the true Demo
erat. and tits the spirit which is necessary;
it enables us to present solid front and
will win a glorious triumph at the ballot
box. And while this is and will be tri-
umph of the Democratic party and its To-
cal organization, it may also be termed
a triumph of the people, for the Demo-
cratic party is based on the principles
of justice to all, and it recognizes every
interest and right of the people. Let us
90 to work now and roll up as great
majority for Messrs. Crews and Lumpkin
as though a Radical ticket we're in the
field. for they may bring out one on the
very day Of the election, hoping to win
by taking advantage Of our confidence.
A heavy Democratic majority will en-
courage our friends elsewhere, and
strengthen the party where there are
greater odds to overcome. Ii will also
tend to extinguish the lingering sparks
of Radicalism in our midst, which sur
viye only BY heaping on the fuel Of Office.