Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-08-08
GEN. MARCUS J. WRIGHT
What the Press says of Him.

What the Press says of Him.
A few weeks since prominent citi-
zen of East Tennessee suggested the
name of our fellow-citizen, Gen. NJ.
j. Wright, as a suitable candidate for
governor. This communication. and
the comments Of the Appeal in pub
fishing it, have elected much discus.
sion from the public press. As an act
of courtesy TO our neighbor of the
Register, we publish below the ia
vOrable notices which have been call
ed forth by the suggestion CT his
name as a candidate for governor of
Tennessee.-NemPhis appeal.
4 correspondent of the Appeal,
suggests the name of Genl Marcus J.
Wright, of the Memphis Register, for
Govenor.-Crockett Co.; Sentinel. =
Gen. Marcus J. Wright, of Memphis
is spoken of as a suitable candidate
for governor. He is a gentleman of
merit and great personal popularity,
and if entrusted with such a respon-
sible position viii surely give salts
faction.-Bolivar Bulletin.
Gen1 Marcus J. Wright, of Mem
phis, has been very favorably men
toned for governor by some of our ex-
changes. Genl Wright is a genial,
whole-souled gentleman, and if nomi-
mated would meet our cordial appro-
baton and support. - Brownsville
States.
The Tennessee papers are still COM
menting upon the call made upon
Gen. NJ. j. Wright to run for cover
nor. We have seen half a dozen very
favorable editorials notices in cOnnec- /
ton with his name in less than a
week. When the Office seeks the man
at that rate how can he escape?- /
Memphis Evening Ledger, July Sth. /
a correspondent of the Memphis
Appeal suggests General Marcus j.
Wright for governor Gen1 Wright
would fill the position admirably, and
would be entirely acceptable to us.
II 1t be conceded that West Tennes-
zee is to have the governor, We know
If no man within its borders whom
We would more cheerfullv support
Lebanon Herald.
Puite Il number of our exchanges
nave made complimentary mention of
he name of Marcus J. Wright in con
lection with the governOrship. Heis
gentleman of great personal popu-
arity, not only with the press but the
public at large, possessing good abil-
ties, and if nominated will make a
trong canyass.-Mcmphls Avalanche.
A correspondent of the Memphis
appeal, signing himself east Ten
lessee" suggests the name of Gen1 ,
Iarcus j. Wright for governor. Gen ,
raj Wright enjoys a reputation COM !
nensurate with the state; he Is a gen !
leman OF ability and popularity, and, /
If Barkis is willing" will make a ,
.vely canvass.-Jackson Courier Her !
ID.
We recently cOnversed with parties s
rom the western portion of our state. G
nd learn that Gen. Marcus J. Wright.
I Memphis, IS favOrabiv sprken of in S
ONE sections as a suitable man for 7
ur next governor. Gen1 Wright is /
ell known and Is deservedlv popular 1
, Middle Tennessee. and should he Y
sceive the nomination, the people of l
MS section would give him a fatter- {
lg lndorsement.-COlumbi Herald )
nd Mail.
We notice the name OF Gen. Marcus G
. Wright prominently mentioned in o
with the gubernatoriaI 7
zee. He is a gallant and agreeable a
and Is every way compe- {
mt to fill the position with honor to d
lie state. He is sound on all the great V
uesIOus of the day, and deserves ]
ubic recognition of his services for {
le state and country. II he receives .
re nomination, We will take great i
-easure in supporting him.-Milan =
xchange. j
Avery complimentary call is made G
pom Gen1 Marcus J. Wright to run 4
II governor, which Will attract gem Ii
al attention. He is well known in
most every county in the state, and y
IS immense personal popularity, n
lsed upon true merit at home and d
broad. While We have no idea that II
has at present any political aspi-
-tiOns, we are gratiied to see his b
ime so favorably mentioned. The Y
ppeal gives him a handsome and O
ell deserved notice. -Tipton Re ii
rd. 5,
4 correspondent from East Tennes- n
e to the Memphis Appeal, assum- 81
g that the middle and eastern diyis- D
rs accord the candidate for COVER u
n to West Tennessee, writes recon-
ending Genl Marcus J. Wright, ed "
u of the Memphis Register, for that ',
.sition. The Appeal accompanies CT
e communication with highly com re
imentary remarks, and speaks of =
IN. Wright in the most fiattering ID
rms.-KnOxville Press and Herald. "
The Winchester Home Journal saws n,
at If West Tennessee gets the nou1i- a.