Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-03-19
MEMPHIS APPEAL
HOaMMs, /: EAsOR 70, Is72.


TaE COMING MISUNDERSTANDING
TUE LONG ROLL-LEr US HAVE
UNION AND CONCORD.
In the approaching elections to be
held in Shelby county, those who have
heretofore constituted the Democratic
party must not presume too much on
their majority. The times are per-
picking. Politics are turning topsy-
turvy; parties are getting tangled and
confused. In the universal maze,
vhirl and din, many strange bed-fel-
lows viii be thrown together. The
Democratic party Of Shelby county
viii be joined by many Liberal Re-
publicans in their war against the cor
ruptiOns of the ruling dynasty which
rObs and plumbers the people,
~ObIiterates State lines and converts the
government into a consolidated des-
potism. But should the Radicals give
universal amnesty and adopt a liberal
platform at Philadelphia, and thus
bid high FOR Democratic votes, many
whose friendship is now relied upon,
viii support Grant as the least of two
evils. In a short time, a Grant paper
viii be started in Memphis. The Rad
icals will present a full ticket and by
q thorough organization they VIII
make q formidable fight. In view of
these facts it is Of the utmost impor-
lance to the Democratic party
or TO the anti-Grsnt party that
they harmOnizs and commence
the work Of organization at
once. II We would defeat the Rad.
icals in the approaching elections; If
we would secure the support Of hon.
est men, ready to join in a crusade
against corruption n despotism, and
If we would gain recruits, produce har-
mony and prevent b~OltingIand indie
pendent candidates, the proposed con-
vention on the Goth OF June must not
be a close corporation. It's borders
should be enlarged. The delegates
should sacrifice all exclusiveness,
vitalize the public heart with e sense
~ofjustice to men of merit, elevate their
visions to q wide horizon Of patriotic
hopes, and embrace In the ample folds
OF the convention all true men, many
Of whom have been kept in belliger-
ent attitudes by causes that no longer
exist. Not many weeks hence the
Country will be engaged in a of the
most exciting and important political
contests known in its history, and all
the power that the enemies Of Grant
can WELD will be needed. There is
work to dO-an immense deal Of i'm
portant Work-snd it cannot be prop
cry done unless we join hands and
strive together for the common good.
The present is no time for keeping
up feuds. 1t is rather a time
Tor action, hearty cooperation by all
friends Of honest constitutional gov
ernment, and we trust every man VINO
takes an interest in the welfare of the
country will do whatsoever he can to
advance harmony in the approaching
convention. So far a the APPEAL is
concerned it will advocate the eOnven- !
ton 70 be held on the 10Th of June,
and also e convention to nominate !
candidates for governor, congress, ;
senator's and Representatives, and will 3
i've the nominees a cordial and 8
enthusiastic support. We propose I
therefore, TO "beat the long roll" at j
.ae present time; to aid in arOUsiDg l
be entire forces composing the DEM :
'cratic and Conservative army; to
ummon 10 their posts the officers and
men OF all grades, and to put upon the =
Ilert every sentinel upon the OutpOsts b
'he modifying Influences OF time '
ave healed and removed all vestiges Q
4 the schism that occurred in the late P
lection for mayor, and we see no o
esson why the party should not be "
harmonious and organized
victory. In urging g convention
pledging a cordial support to
be nominees, the APPEAL has no
sndidste for chancellor, for sheriff,
tax collector, for county trustee, b
n congress, for senators OF represent
tives. The APPEAL is committed to y
o one, is opposed to no one and takes
art with no one ia this contest, ex- L
opt the people Of the county who are
axious to secure the election of eapa- =
le aud honest men. We look to the
aieat Of the common foe, as the first n.
beet that every good and true man pl
lght to have at heart. Having no ca
indidates to urge for a nomination,
e trust there will be no dissensions ~
nOng ourselves, arising from a blind n
Inference to some particular favorite.