Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-09-06
TIE BoLIvAE CONVENTION

As this viii be the last APPEAL that
VIII reach many Of the delegates before
the meeting Of the Bolivar convention
on Tuesday next, we would most earn
estly counsel harmony. Judging from the
list Of delegates published, the conven-
ton will be one OF the most intelligent
that ever assembled in this district. II
IS probable that every delegate viii 60
to Bolivar with q well-grounded prefer
el1ce for some aspirsnt for congressional
he uOrs, and feel that his fsyorite
should bs the successful one. We
trust the deliberations Of the
convention viii be rmonious,
and that 3 man will be placed in the
field who viii be able at the November
election 10 give Barbour Lewis such an
overwhelming defeat as will finally and
forever put an end to Radical sspira-
tons so far IS this district is concerned.
There should be no chickering's and no
hard feelings, but let all work together
for the success OF the nominee and the
cause. The delegates have been chosen
As the spOkesmen OF the people, and 1t
is their duty to viudicate by their SC
ton the wisdom Of their cOus1tu-
ents in comforting this honor upon
them. Let personal feelings, pref
ereucss and prejUdiees be sacrificed il
need be, aud let Us have the opportunity
TO rally round the standard Of tie best
man nominated by harmonious con-
veniOn. It behOoves the delegates 10
enter upon their duties with due appre-
citation Of their Importance, q correct
estimate Of the gravity Of the occasion,
and an adequate sense Of the response
bility resting upon them collectively
aud individually. They should all be
impressed with the importance OF start
ing Alright. A serious mistake made at
the stSrt may injuriOusly affect the
Whole canvass and endanger the
success OF our cause. We appeal to
tn delegates 20 approach the great sub
ieCds that shall come before them in
manner worthy Of she vital interests in
voIved-with dignity, with calmness and
in the spirit OF conciliatfOn and har-
mOny. They have a duty TO perform
higher than that Of bestOWihg empty
compliments upon individuals, however
eminent and much beloved, or of adher-
ing to nersOnai preferences, however
strong. They have 10 nominate man
that will win beyond peradventure.
To this high duty personal attachments
ard personal Rntipathies must, If neces-
50 ", be yielded up without a murmur.
The great essential is harmony from the
beginning to the closing Of the cOnven-
ton. Hot words or rash conduct may
generate troubles that viii prove incura-
BE, following US through the canvass
aud terminating in disaster at the polls.
The first duty Is harmony and forbear-
aUCe. Every delegate who values the
suscess Of the cause, and the welfare OF
his State above his own eguustical opin- 1
ions or preferences, above his personal /
likes OF dislikes. will sink th EN- all when /
such 8 sacrifice is shown to- be I
necessary. We have not the /
reiuOteat doubt, from the char 4
actes Of the gentlemen selected IS
delegates that their work will be well 4
done, and prove 50 entirely satisfactory /
90 the people Is to receive their |
triumphant ratification at the polls in /
November. All should bear IN mind, /
b OWever, that we have great duty be- |
f5ve us, sud that on Tuesday next the
We TX Of redeeming the metropolitan dis
trict of Tennessee from the reproach oi
Ratlic, a representation in congress viii
be- .bel yun. Our delegates, We know,
viii ucJ luit themselves well and truly OF
their Il, *, and then it will only remain |
for the F'oters, each and all, to act well
their Dal {.