Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-02-03
GENERAL GORDON.
His Election to the Senate from Georgia
The Soldier, Statesman and
Christian.

/ EDITORS APPEAL-I thought that II
this age Of political corruption, made SC
manifest by the bribery and scheming
of such men as Caldwell and BOgy, and
the late heart-sickening disclosures o.
the speculative turn of our CODgressmer
! in the Credit Mobilier sketch, that 8
short pen-sketch of an honest, high.
| prineipled statesman might not only be
refreshing to your many readers, but al
so encourage our people TO hope much
from the well-directed efforts of such
good men.
The writer was in Atlanta few days
since, and witnessed the popular upris-
ing in placing the civic crown on the
head of her gifted, eloquent, and daring
soldier foremost in GeOrgia's heart)
General John B. Gordon. The victory
in itself, should tax your patience long
enough to relate, might prove interest
ing, as it is certainly memorable, when
we reflect that the combined influence
of such noted statesmen as Alexander
H. Stephens, Herschel V. johnson,
Robert TOOmbs and Ben Hill, were ar
rayed in solid phalanx to defeat him.
1t seemed at the close of the exciting
contest that you could hear the old slo-
gan of the war, as Senators and Repre-
sentatives in quick succession would
exclaim, 81 change my vote from Hill
to Gordon
The clarion tones of victory rang in
my ears, not as an evidence of their
want of faith 10 the integrity and honor
Of their truly great and honored states
man, Alexander Stephens, but dearer to
me as a vindicatiOn of the upright
ness of that holy cause which
is now spread upon the annals OF
American history as a monstrous re-
belliOn.
On the evening of the day of Cor
dOn's election l was invited TO partake
of the hOspitalities of his generous
board, and in company with four or five
gentlemen and ladies of Edgewood.
passed one of the most pleasant even
ings that l remember. Everything was
easy, elegant and fraternal, even the
little children joined in our glee, and
the stranger forgot that be was not at
home.
The next morning, summoning his
little family, he brought down the we'll
worn old Bible, and, after reading with
all the fervor of an earnest Christian,
followed by a petition to the Most High,
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sweet. Never, in my life, was l
so impressed with the efficacy of prayer
and of Gods Uneeasing bounties on
those whom He loves. For whilst the
record of the young General in Virginia
is as proud and high as that Of the gal
liant Bayard, yet never, in the clashing of
sabres and the shTieking of shells, did he
forget that our Heavenly Father direct
ed his energies, plans and destinies, and
Ike the great Stonewall, was sustained
by an unalterable and Interchangeable
faith which seemed to hold the protect
ing shield before him in the most immi-
nent hour Of danger, and led on his falt-
ering columns to glorious victory.
Since the war the same steady trust
has directed his every effort, and he
wears to-day the highest honors of
the Commonwealth of Georgia
Justly proud Of the marked distinction,
and fully sensible of the great RESPONSE
bility that he has assumed, he will dis
charge his duties with q conscientious
fearlessness that has marked his career
in the past. SUBSCRIBER.
MEMPHIS February 1 1g-3