Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-07-10
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR.
General Marcus J. Wright-what the
Press Say Of Him.

- " LAEnAa as q ENlLANlt NduNAQAle
governor. This communication, and tn
comments OF the APPEAL in publishing
ii, have ELECTED much discussion from tn
public press. AS an act of courtesy to ou
neighh0r Of the Register, we publish be
low the favorable notices which havt
been called forth by the suggestion o
his name Is a candidate for governor o
Tennessee;
A correspondent Of the APPEAL, sign,
ing himself East Tennessee - suggests
the name Of General Marcus J. Wright
Of the Memphis Register, for governor
Crockett County Sentinel.
General Marcus J. Wright, of Mem.
phis, is spoken o. as g suitable candidate
for governor. He is 3 gentleman OF
merit and great personal popularity,
and il entrusted with such a responsible
position will surely give satisfaction.
BOliUdr Bulletin.
General Marcus J. Wright, of Men,
phis, has been very favOrably mention
ed for governor by several Of our ex-
changes. General Wright is a genial,
whOle-sOuled gentleman, and If nomi-
mated would meet our cordial approba-
ton and sUopOrt.-BrOJlHSUiile States.
The Tennessee papers are still COM
menting upon the call made on General
NJ. J. Wright to run for governor. We
have seen ha T a dozen very favorable
editorial notices in connection with his
name in less than a week. When the
Office seeks the man at that rate bow can
he escape?-WeDipbjS EUeBfRg Ledger,
,Ja,y Sth.
A correspondent of the Memphis AP-
fZavarr1 nTa-arra I
Wright for governor. General Wright
would i'll the position admirably, and
would be entirely acceptable to US. II
IL be conceded that West Tennessee is to
have the governor, We know Of no man
within its borders whom We would more
cleerfully suppOrt.-LebaHOB Herald.
Quite a number Of our exchanges
have made complimentary mention Of
the name Of General Marcus J. Wright
In connection with the next governor
ship He is a gentleman Of great per-
sonsl popularity, not only with the press
but the public at large, possessing good
abilities, and if nominated will make a
strong canvass.-NeDlphis AUdldRche.
A correspondent Of the APPEAL, sign
ing himself East Tennessee" j." suggests
the name OF General Marcus ]. Wright,
Of the Memphis Register, for governor.
General Wright enjoys a reputation
commensurate with the State; he is a
gentleman Of ability and popularity,
aud, ''if Bsrkis is willing" will make a
lively canvass.-JacEsOn Courier Her
dl3.
We recently conversed with parties
from the western portion of our State,
and learn that General Marcus J. Wright,
of Memphis, is favorably spoken Of in
some sections as a suitable man for our
next governor. General Wright is well
knOEn and is dsservedly popular in
Middle Tennessee, and should he re-
ceivs the nomination, the people of this
section would give him q fiattering in
dOrsement.- Columbia Herald and Nail.
We notice the name of General Mar
Gus }. Wright prominently mentioned
in connection with the gubernatOrial
race. He is q gallant and agreeable
gentleman, and is every way competent
10 ill the position with honor to the
State. He is sound on all the great
questions Of the day, and deserves pub
lie recognition Of his services for the
State aud country. II he receives the /
We viii take great pleasure |
IN supporting him.-MiydH Exchange.
A very complimentary call is made /
upon General Marcus J. Wright 70 run /
for governor, which will attract general /
attention. He is well known in almost 1
every county Of the State and has i'm
mense personal popularity, based upon 4
rue merit at home and abroad. While /
We have no idea that he has at present /
my political aspirations, we are gratified 1
% see his name so favOrably mentioned.
The APPEAL gives him handsome and /
we'll deserved nOtice.-TiptOR Record.
A correspondent from East Tennessee /
o the Memphis APPEAL, assuming that |
he middle and eastern divisions accord 4
he candidate for governor TO West Ten
lessee, writes recommending General 4
Marcus J. Wright, editor Of the Mem
lhis Register, for that position. The 1
APPEAL accompanies the cOmmunica- |
ion with hi y mplimentary re- /
marks, and speaks Of General Wright /
n the most fisttering terns.-RROrUiHe |
Press and Herald.
The Winchester HCHe Journal says I
hat If West Tennessee gets the nomi- /
nation for governor, it hopes ''the man /
will be General Marcus J. Wright. He /
IS competent in all respects, a fearless 1
writer, fluent talker, thoroughly posted /
n politics, high-tOned, honorable, no.
lie; in fact, man who would make 1
honorable character in State matters as
ne did 10 matters Of war. West Ten
lessee has no better man. ."-Ripley
NCiCS,
a prominent East TennesseaD, writ
ng to the Mem rhis APPEAL, says that
feneral Marcus ). Wright Is the man
o serve the next term in the governors
fice. We heartily iDdOrse the sugges-
ion, for General Wright Is a man Of
.igh attainments, of sound judgment
nd stric, integrity, and we think If
Vest Tennessee will unite on him, Mid
lie Tennessee will join hands with her
nd give him a hearty support.-Ldl0-
CHcs Journal.
a very complimentary call is made
pom General Marcus J. Wright to run
jr governor, which will attract general
ttertiOn. He is well known in almost
very county in the State, and has inn
lense personal popularity, based upon
rue merit, at home and abroad. While
We have no idea that he has At present
ny political aspirations, We are graft
led 10 see bis name so favoTably mem
ioned. The APPEAL gives him hand
ONE and well-deserved nOtice.-Ne0PS
,iIte Gazette.
II being pretty generally conceded
hat, other things equal, the next can
idate for governor should come from
Nest Tennessee, the name Of Marcus J.
Wright, OF Shelby, one Of the best and
ruest men in the State, has been sug-
.ested. He has received letters, while
.theTs have been published from many
prominent East Tennessee COnserva-
ives, calling on him to announce him
eli He would be very acceptable to
Vest Tennessee. for we have no better
nan Brownsville Bee.
The Memphis APPEAL, edited by that
.rince Of gentlemen, NJ. G. Galloway,
publishes a communication which re-
.ommenIs General NJ. J. Wright, Of /
Iempbis. a. a candidate for governor. 4
me- APPEAL pays him high compli- I
nent To all of which we say amen. l
3uf our first choice Is for Albert ;. /
Iarks. II, however, Judge Marks I
bould not be nominated, we are heart I
md soul for General Marcus }. Wright. I
Ne are not mealy-mcuthed as TO our /
,jews. Colonel Gallaway.- Winchester I
Home Journal.
The Winchester Home Journal says |
hat II West I tennessee gets the nOmi- |
lation for governor, it hopes "the man