Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-21
CONSERVATIVE TICKET.
THE NEXT LEG1sLATURA

Ttgo weeks from tomorrow, at the
general election, the people of Tennes-
nee will be called upon to vote for and
elect members to both houses of the
Legislature. That body will convene on
the FIRST Monday In January next, ac-
cording to the provisions OF the new
constitution, which will then be in full
cffeet as to time Of assembly as well as
limitation of session. The apportion-
ment law passed by the last Legislature
makes a considerable change 10 the rela-
tive representation of counties and dlEl-
siops of the State. The most marked IS
here in Shelby county, where we viii
elect six Representatives to the lower
house, instead Of two, as formerly, and
two Senators over and above the former
quota. This gives our county really ton
members Or votes on joint ballot OF the
two houses, and will command the re-
spect, at least, OF some sections which
have heretofore had the advantage,
when they saw fit to make use OF 1t.
When the Legislature meets, one of the
first acts after organization and the cleo
ton of clerks, door-keepers, etc, will
be the election Of Comptroller, Treas
urer aad Secretary. 1t is understood
that candidates for some Of those very
responsible and honorable positions will
be rather numerous from East, Middle
and West Tennessee. If our end Of the
State secures any of them 1t will be
something new Somehow, it happens
that our o0iceseekers are more success
full at home, where best known, than
abroad. But under the new order of
things. the liberal spirit which is per-
meating the masses, we doubt not that
the other sections Of the State, numerl-
cally stronger than West Tennessee,
will be ready and anxious to do the fair
thing in the distribution Of State patron
age OF any kind. This, however, is OF
small importance so good men are
elected, ia comparison with other duties
that will devolve upon the Legislature.
Our finances and our revenue system
win demand large share OF at
tentiOu and occupy more time than
all other questions combined. The BUSH
ness of the old Bank Of Tennessee will
he to wind up, if possible, and the sub
iectof the new issue" amounting to over
three millions Of dollars, will, in al
probability, be forced upon the attention
of the State authorities by strong COM
binatiou Of spectators who have bought
mn this Issue at nominal price. This
is a serious question for the tax payers,
hut its settlement may be deferred two
or three years by running 1t slowly
through the courts. tits not improbable
that this Legislature will have to elect
United States Senator within the next
two wears, when, of course, Andrew
johnson will consent 70 appear with the
Constitution in his bosom and the nag
around his shoulders in the oft repeated
attitude of a martyr, wiling to be elected
inst 10 save the country. How impor-
tant II is, then, to elect such gentlemen
as have been nominated in the county |
TO represent us in the next Legislature.
With the nominations no exceptions can
be taken. The ticket composes an able
array of talent aud merit, and will rep
resent the varied interests Of a CONNER
cial city, surrounded as Memphis is by
rich and prosperous agricultural Gem
Their election we regard as
6xed fact, only contingent upon the peo-
ple going to the polls, which they are
certain to do.