Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-10
and Conservative Party.
rHE RnLIYAR CONVENTION.

Yesterday we made brief mention OF
the proceedings of the Democratic and
Conservative Convention, which resulted
in the nomination of Colonel ID. Y.
Young as our next standard bearer IN
the contest against negroized Radical
ism, and will add few comments on
the happy consequences OF its delibera-
lions. The contest was necessarily close
and exciting, and yet the delegates
separated with the most profound good
feeling toward each other. Although
Mosby, Avery and Fentress developed
considerable strength, the real senti'
ment of the Convention was divided
between Lowe, Townsend and Young.
On the first ballot Townsend led the
Shelby delegation, and had he been per-
soaally known in Fayette and Hardeman
his nomination would have been almost
a certainty. In this county ne has
tower of strength, and there is little
doubt that he will yet receive the reeog-
milton at our hands that he so eminently
deserves. His services in the Bartlett
movement will never be forgotten by
our people. In the present canvass he
will be warm and ardent supporter OF
Mr.. Young. The other candidates
Avery, Fentress and Mosby-are well
known in the district, two of them hav-
ing been prominent politicians previous
to the war, as was attested by their able
services in positions of public trust and
the other having served with distinction
on the bench since the war. They are
men of ability and integrity, and will
work earnestly for the election of our
nominee. The nomination of Mr.. Young
has been hailed with marked approba-
ton by the people and the press.
Heisa native of Madison county, Tenn,
but spent his earlier years just across
the border in Mississippi. In early
manhood be entered the field of journal
ism, where for several years he served
with ability and distinction. Suisse
quently he became a member OF the
legal profession, and has ever since been
an ornament to the bar. During the
war he made brilliant reputation in
the Confederate army. In 1861 he was
appointed to act as Assistant Adjutant
General on the staff of General VIM. 81.
Carroll, of this city, and rendered him
self conspicuous in organizing our forces
at Knoxville and Chattanooga prior to
the Kentucky expedition led by the la
mented Zollicoffer. Afterward he was
transferred to the cavalry service, where
he made a fine reputation as com
mander until the close Of the war. For
many years he has resided in Memphis,
where he has hosts of warm and devoted
friends He has no old political record
to undo, and will enter the fight untram-
meled by prejudices Of the past. He is
liberal and conservative in his views,
and can unite all the elements not in
direct harmony with the Radical party.
With due regard for his late competitors
we can safely say that his nomination
was highly fortunate for the people Of
this district. We can now enter the
field against Ed Shaw, Barbour Lewis
and their ignorant followers with a
united front and with unfeigned enthu-
siasm. Our leader is equal to his re
sponsibilihes. BE is splendid debater
and is possessed of rare judgment. His
friends may feel assured that he is fully
competent to meet Barbour on the
stump and drive him to defeat and con
fusion. If the people will do thei
whole duty our party will win a gloriou
victory in November but il will requirl
earnest work to accomplish this result
Let every man do his whole duty from
now until November, and the Radica
party will be destroyed for all time
come