The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-08-27

of Memphis, WlthdreW the name OF
Judge X J Morgan. This was fol-
lowed by yells and cheers from all
parts of the hall, and shouts for "Bai-
lew" Porter adjourn" "ballot."
Amid the hubbub Acknowledgement
Caldwell, chairman of the Davidson
county delegation, managed to Secure
a hearing and Withdrew the name of
Michael Burns. He said that they
did it in the name of harmony and
hoped the convention would move on
tonight and make a nomination that
would be crowned with victory in No
vember. Balloting was then resumed,
the hall resounding with cheers as the
votes of the larger delegations were
announced.
The fourteenth and final ballot
stood:-Porter $50, Bailey 359. Total
vote cast, 94S; necessary to a choice,
632.
Then commenced another struggle,
the friends of Bailey being anxious
for adjournment, and those of Porter
insisting on another ballot. The vote
on adjournment was finally taken by
counties and resulted as follows: ayes
1913, noes 60.
Col l. ID Myers arose at this excit-
ing iuncture and said that he had pro-
posed Col Bailey in the hope that har-
mony might be secured through his
nomination. He would now with
draw Col Bailey's name and would
move that, if no other name was to
be brought before the convention,
Hon James d Porter be declared the
unanimous choice of the convention.
This was the signal for the widest
enthusiasm among the West Tennes-
seeans, during which the motion was
put and adopted without a dissenting
voice.
Mr. NJ d Cardwell, of Weakley,
moved the appointment Of commit,
tee to wait on Judge Porter and notl,
fy him Of his nomination. The chair,
man appointed Mr. Cardwell, IL l. W
Hill and ex-Gov Isham G Harris as
the committee.
While the committee were absent
the chairman announced that he
would take time to app, int the State
Executive Committee.
The committee returned, escort1ng
Judge Porter, who was introduced by
ex-Gov Harris as the next Governor
of Tennessee, amid tumultuOus ap-
plause. Judge Porter said:
lM' President and Gentlemen Of Hie
Contention i am here simply to sig
nifty my acceptance, and, at the same
time to thank you for the distinguish
ed honor which you have conferred
upon me; fer it is distinguished hon
or, coveted from the time Of Sewer,
Polk, Cave johnson, my distinguished
and venerable friend here beside me,
and a long line Of distinguished men.
If the people ratify your action, |
pledge myself to be true to the princi-
pies Of our party and the platform
which you have adopted. | wish to
say that in my bosom there is an utter
absence Of undue exultation over the
honorable gentlemen who have con,
tested with me the honor Of yyul
neutrality-suspicious. who have been
my friends and with VIII m / have
been proud to act in times past.
In the coming canvass | expect and
invite the cooperation of the Demo
cratic masses whom you represent.
Our party supremacy must be main,
tanned in Tennessee and all the States.
This done we may hope for a new era
of prosperity in Tennessee. The tide
of victory is already with us, The
recent elections foreshadOw victory in
November-the most magnificent vie
tory ever achieved by any party in
Tennessee.
Congratulatory speeches were then
made by ex-Gov Harris, Hon Landon
G Haynes and Gen Atkins, after
which the convention adjourned sine
die.
THE PLATFORM.
The Chairman of the Committee
on Platform and Resolutions present.
ed the following report:
"rhe representatives of the Demo
cratic and Conservative party OF Ten.
nessee, in convention assembled, most
cordially invite all good and true men,
who desire to increase the prosperity
Of the people of the State, and pre-
serve her honor untarnished, to unite
with us in following out the following
principles, tO-wit:
81. That all honest labor should be
protected, and receive its just reward.
so. That the borden of govern
ment should he borne by the whole
property Of the country; that all as
sessments Of taxes should be equal,
uniform and just, and no improper
discrimination should be made against
any species of property.
"3. That We favor strict constuc-
tton Of the Constitution Of the United
States, and insist that no power should
be exercised by the General Govern
ment that is not clearly delegated or
clearly implied in the necessary exer-
else Of the powers so delegated.
81. That we oppose al. mmiopolies,
rings and combinations formed for the
oppression Of the people; that we are
for the abolition Of all useless and I'M
necessary offices; for the proper redpc-
ton Of ell excessive salaries; for the
most rigid economy in the administra-
ton Of the State Government; for all
necessary reforms in the law 50 as to
make its execution speedy, just and
certain; that we will hold the collect
ors Of revenue to a strict accountable
ity in the collection and application
Of said revenue; that we deplore the
existence Of all indebtedness, Federal,
State, county and municipal, and de-
mand that no more taxes shall be laid