Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-30
OH CONSISTENCY, THOU ART
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We would fain save Mr.. G. A. Han
son the modification of viewing in
glass set up for the purpose, his brief,
but inconsistent political course. He
invites comment and defes investigation
by becoming candidate for the office
OF Second Chancellor, and we are
thereby compelled TO take notice of
him. When it was pleasure TO know
this gentleman few years back he was
then regarded as an uncompro-
missing Democrat aud Southerner.
His fre-eating proclivities were observ-
able, while he absolutely held in detesta.
ton the very thought of universal suf-
frage. The bare suspicion, coming from
any one, of his apostacy was at once
sufficient TO arouse the Confederate lion
in his nature, which was terrible to be-
hold. Let the reader cast his eye over
the following letter from this same G. A.
Hanson, but since somewhat changed in
political sentiments, and declare such
thing to be possible:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. May 5. 1869.
To the Editors of the Memphis Appeal:
Nv attention has been called to the use that
has been made OF my name in connection with
a nroposition made some days ago TO place me
IN nomination for Prosecuting Attorney OF the
Criminal Court. on what is known as the Hun
ter ticket Those who know me need no ex-
planation, but those who do not might think
Il strange that any man pretending TO respect
ability should get his name mixed up with
that of the gYaceless, Goddess yagabonds Of
that particular political party or faction: And
although IL is. and was, as much matter Tor
surprise to me as IL could possibly be TO my
friends. vet / have not been able to arrive at
any definite conclusion as 10 the causes that
brought it about. and can only staas lne iacts
On the Thursday night before the meeting
of the - BuEzard ROost Convention, / was
going home ia company with few friends,
about twelve o'ciOck. and when near the alley
sonfb OF Union street, on Main street, p. u.
Beeeher came up TO me. requesting me to let
him speak TO me. we halted momeni,
and Beecher said I'VE had a Meeting this
evening. al which your name was mentioned
MS a suitable candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
new az the Criminal Court on the Hunter
ticket; you are the unanimous choice OF the
meeting, but did not know whether or not
Won would accept the nomination and qualify.
hut if you will, you are my man.; ihls Is
fhe exact language Of Beecher: unhssita-
tingIy and peremptorily declined. Judge
Hunter, in his card promises to give my
tion. don't know what the relations between
him and Beecher are, but Beecher. in my
absence, few days ago, called to get state
,nenf from me. He has Il above as II occurred,
and as be will remember well.
Judge Hunter says in his card mat pc does
moi know me. 1 thank God that he does not,
and am sorry that his man Beecher does even
Dyrs ,r.rv 70 my ideas Of gentIity and
good breeding 70 indulge in personal epithets;
But desire Judge Hunter, pit. beecher. ana
an Others like them, 20 know that am native
Southern citizeu. having no sympathy or feel-
inrs in common with riis eaypsf-1aogers or eiifY
,,sss<oodes. who. for the sake Of 0thce and plum
-.ier Geek 10 trample under foot the inteiigent,
tax-paying portion Of the e0mmanlty, ana oy
nanderina 10 the prciudicee and superstition
~ the ignorant, and the continuance q iHfa-
nous franchise laws. TO keep themselves ~
place and power
nv county for their complimentary notice Of
nv action in this matter. and i assure them
that they assign the true reason for il.
The further use Of my name By Hunter and
nes 10 Be redressed through tie columns Of
newspaper C. A. HAxsoS.
This card has the right ring about it,
The story of its author is told in a few /
well-timed and cutting lines, which at /
daee silenced the tongue Of ealumny.
The friends of Mr.. Hanson were glad
that the opportunity should come round
- hat he could define his political posi-
ion beyond uncertainty or misconstruc-
ton Hunter and Beecher were forced
IN tbe;r hiding places with the denizens
Dr Happy Hollow, as they and all Others
ike Them we're made to know that Mr..
Hanson was native Southern eItizen'
naving no sympathy or feeling in com
mon With rils eayPel-baggers or cue