Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-07-22
A StateSmanlike Review Of the
Political Situation and the
Conduct of the Cincinnati
and Baltimore Con-
YentiOnS.
Greeley and Brown Ratified and
their Platform IndOFSed---The
Indiana Statesman Turns
His Back ON the
Dead Past.
Mr.. Greeley'S Letter of Accept
anee--The Tariff Question
The AmendmentS---POlit-
zeal Combinations,
Cliques and
Rings.

4 lcaA OOmDllidClOlSs
CliqueS and
Rings.
Ta-
INDIANAPOLIS, July 20.-The Demo-
cratic mass meeting held last night at
the Academy of Music was large and
enthusiastic. Hon. L. S. Award, Chair
man of the Central Committee, presided.
| pal speech, of which the following is a
| summary:
MR.. HENDRICKS SAID:
MY FELLOW CITIZENSHIP you of the
Democratic party, l have first to say
that this meeting is an approval and
ratification Of our National Convention
at Baltimore in the adoption of the Gin
cinnati ticket and platform. l need not
speak at any length of the influences
and considerations which brought about
the result. A large body Of the Repub-
lican party in some Of the States, and
finally at the
NATIONAL NASS-CONvENTION AT GIN
CINNATI,
resolved that they could no longer sup
port that party under its present man
agenent, and proposed cooperation
with all those who seek to restore puri-
ty to the public service everywhere, and
patriotism TO the national councils in
the place of a blind and eXacting devo-
ton 10 party.
Through the councils of our party,
State and national, we have accepted
and agreed to that proposition, and now
we stand side by side, upon terms of
political equality, with men whom we
have heretofore opposed. We stand by
them and with them for common Oh
ject which we know to he high and hon
Orable and worthy Of our best endeavOrs.
To all
DEMOCRATS AND LIBERAL REPUBLI-
CANS
I say we stand together in an endea-
vOr to relieve our country from the in
fuences and control of cliques, cOmbi-
nations and rings formed to promote
ambition; and again we stand together
to free our legislation from the perni-
ci0us influence Of caucuSes and secret
conclaves, where party advantages and
chances are considered rather than the
public good, and in this contest we will
stand together as true and honorable
men, our watchword and battle-cry be-
ing
GUST LAWS AND PUBLIC VIRTUE
I believe we will achieve victory, and in
November the shout Of a glad people
will be, i" The constitution and the laws
are now restored Some may not 60
with us, whose departure we will regret.
But since the decision at Cincinnati and
Baltimore, there are but two sides to the
contest. OF necessity We must be of the
movement for reform, or to continue
General Grant and his surroundings in
power. If some leave Us, we can only
bow our heads in regret. ! know they
will not rejoice in the leadership they
follow. The candidates proposed for our
support are not unknown to the country.
From humble position
Mr.. GREELEY
has placed himself in the front rank, if
not at the head of one of the great pro-
fessiOns. His incOrruptible integrity is
conceded by his bitterest opponents, and
that is the best possible guarantee for an
honest administration and it Is also a
guarantee that he will, if elected, faith
fully redeem the pledges made, by his
authority, to the people. His prudent
and economical views of public admin
istration give assurance Of a safe and
thrifty management of the Executive
office. But we are asked; "Can Demo-
Gratis vote for him, after he has abused
them for thirtyyears Why, have they
not abused him quite as much? ] believe
that account has been kept balanced,
and We favor
GENERAL AMNESTY.
am personally acquainted with Gov
ernOr Brown, of Missouri, the nominee
for Nice-President / served with him
in the Senate. He is a manof fine tai
ents, of good requirements, and very
earnest in the support Of what he be-
lieves right and eXpedient. / believe his
administration in Missouri has been
without reproach, and that harmony and
fraternity now prevail in that state,
whereas il was torn by discOrd and strife
when he came into Office. He and Sen
ator Schurz aud theirpolitical associates
have
FOREVER BURIED THE EVIL PASSIONS
which ambitious men had kept alive to
their power. What they
accomplished in Missouri good men de-
sire to see accomplished in all the States.
The platform upon which the candi-
dates stand, and to which they are
pledged in faith and honor, so correctly
and freely expresses the sentiments and
wishes of the people that it escapes even
criticism. Upon that declaration of
aud policy we may all meet
and harmonic without humiliation and
without dishOnOr.
The declaration that political rights
and franchises are TO be respected and
involves the recognition of
the amendments as -
PARTS OF THE CONSTITUTION,
to be respected and obeyed. 1t is folly |
longer TO hesitate I'm acquiescingin this |
result The legislative and executive /
have declared their adop- |
ton, and according to the spirit Of
Chief Justice Taney's decision in 1
the Rhode Island case, the Judi |
.he political departments upon politi- |
sal question. In recognizing this result /
we neither approve nor excuse the pro- /
.eedings whereby it was attempted to /
Ieclare on the amendments ratified by |
.ne IllllHltl 24ct-icAetttAD " AHlAOdA Tic Z
of a constitutional quorum. |
The people cannot allow that proceed |
ng to become a precedent to be follow
ID I'm the future. Their most important |
rights are imperilled if they allow any 4
legislative act in the absence OF a consti- |
quorum.
Upon the subject of the tariff Mr.. |
Greeley is known TO differ with the
Democrats and many Republicans, but
be has agreed TO a fair, safe and
HONORABLE ADJUSTMENT
Of that question. It is to be regarded as |
the peoples business, to,be regulated by 4
them IN the selection of members OF
Congress, and the President is not to at 4
tempt to control it by the veto power or
the use OF patronage. This agreement /
In advance between Mr.. Greeley and the 4
people is not only fair and safe, but it is |
In accordance with the spirit OF the con- I
which expressly provides that /
ali revenue measures shall originate in /
the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Hendricks here read MIR. Greelev's
letter Of acceptance, and appealed with /
earnestness and confidence to his DEM /
Ocratic brethren That the
RIGHTS OF THB STATES
are no longer TO be stripped from them.