Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-24
xxTr.RADICAL.

Asthe proverb goes, we often know
man by the company he keeps. So i
may be found out in this canvass who
are true Democrats by the association
each is known to delight in The fact il
glaring that men with nntarnished repu
tations heretofore are now herding with
Radicals in this community, at the ex
pense of breaking up the Democratic
party and for the sordid emolnments Of
Office. 1t matters not with these if the
Radicals Of Shelby county succeed in
filing the most important public posi-
lions, so that they are not defeated in
their eager desire 10 feed at the cost Of
the people. On their banner is inscribed
everything for self, but nothing for the
great Interest of the community. To
support the ticket of our party straight
IS purely a matter Of principle and does
noi depend upon individual prejueiees
or preferences
In the selection Of candidates, men
sbonld be sought after who are known
to he capable, honest, and good Demo
erats. With these qualifications we
would not hesitate 10 support a jsekasss
providing he vas the nominee Of the
party. This inneh. and no less, should
be the feeling governing each partisan
in the county election which takes place
next SATURDAY.. If We are pOlineisps,
governed by principles that should be as
enduring as the rock Of ages. then throw
indiridaaI preferences 10 fbs dogs
when they come in conflict with the
grand object sought 70 be obtained Is
there solid reason for mans quitting
the army, to which he IA q sworn adhe-
rent. because his commanding officer
happens 10 be unpopular with the com.
mandg Would il not be better to endure
such unpleasantness for the while than
TO create mntiny in the very face Of
the enemy. eudangering thereby the lib.
critics of all? IL it is necessary for the
soldier to stand by his colors, it is equally
incumbent upon the politician TO dis
card everything that would tend to dis
rupt his party and give encouragement
10 the enemy This latter charge be it
said with shame, can be laid at the doors
of certain newspapers in this city, which
are now being used BY Radicals as one
would use spittoon or an indecent re-
sort, when nature is heard to plead in
softest accents. There never before was
time SO propitious, when the enemy TO
our prosperity could be so easily over
come, providing unity 81 action could
be had among those who claim TO be
friends. This is not the case, however.
and our indifference being taken advan-
tage Of by the opposing party to bring
forward and make known the merits Of
their candidates Conspicuous 10 two Of
the morning quasi Democratic journals
Of this city. can be seen a card from
prominent Radical judge, putting his
brother partisan in the mildest and most
persuasive manner. This judge, who
goes by the name Of Hudson. feels press
ing 80 heavily upon him his late won
honors on the bench, that be il faiB 90
compel the Radical candidate for Sheriff
10 assist IN carrying portion
Of them. We feel sorry for the
little man. and are afraid he viii
be driven into the ground BY the weight,
unless Curry viii consent TO shoulder q
pan cfthe glory achieved BY this inqui-
sitorial court. Eor il was nOthing more
than an inquisition. and q man stood as
much show before IL for what fbe Law en-
titled him 70, a. be would BY being con-
PEELED to appear in the presence Of one