Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-12-06
WILLIAM A. QUARLES,
His Address to the General As
sembly-His Views on Ma
ti0nal Affairs Clear
ly and FOreibly
stated.

To the General Assembly OF Tennessee.
since the late election ] have received
assurances sufficient TO induce me to be-
come candidate for the senate Vi the
United States, TO succeed Hon. VIM.
G.. Brow nlow-assurance Of such &
character as to relieve from any imputa-
zion Of indeliescy in the present commu-
nicGton, If they do not, indeed, dem and
some declaration Of my views. In Oiden
times, when there was 8 corps of tried
pu0lic servants always under the very
eve Of the people, such q publication
would have been unnecessary. Those
whose names were mentioned in con-
aection with such offices were men Of
7FeI-knOwn political views and history.
They hsd acquired wisdom and fame
ly long years of public service. The
experience Of recent years, however, has
deprived The public men Of the south Of
the opportunity OF plsci1g themselves
before the public and acquiring q repu-
tlTi5u and a history. t0r the past fif-
teen yesIs unfTiendly legislation, en-
Tracing political disability clauses and
set oslhs, has closed the avenues Of high
political place 70 the men who might
ave made a name and history 10y a
life Of useful lablTs. The public mind,
usraIrzed by the perilOus times, har-
rasssd bv s0rTOWs, and despairiug of re-
lief from the national councils, has psid
i.tle attention to national politics.
AN ERA OF HOPE,
however, has daWned. New questions
are sprlnging up 10 take the place Of
eectiODal Issues. Ine Democratic party
aas acquired position Of new import
auCe and new responsibilities. And
upon the threshold of supreme power
have a renewed interest, and its policy,
ts principles, demand our careful con-
-t5Crati0n. Hence. some declaration OF
his views upon national principles, ques-
ti8us and policies is impeIaively de-
lieuded Of one whose name IS connected
With 2 trust so high and honorable. l
have no desire 10 be misunderstood, or to
8e intTusted with duties, even involving
such lofty hOnors, except upon fair
aui candid svOwal Of my views-a de-
ciarati0u which cannot be taken ct this
time as an obTusion of 3 private snbi-
ton 10 the detriment Of any public in
tslcst Regarding the oTganIZ alton Of
parties as the only available means OF
zcComp plishiDg the object OF their promo
riou, the triumph OF principles, / nave
always held, and now hold, my personal
advancement in sub0rdi1ation to the
principles Of my party and the good Of
my country. The Office is one OF high
trust and responsibility, and he who
seeks it should be conscious Of q higher
sanction than the mere desire Of his
trends, or OF himself, for puIely per-
s0I2l advancement. Should my candi-
dscy, even in the slightest degree, affect
'0s harmony or JeOpaTdize the efficiency
Of
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
q fru-t yOn will consider me rs REQUEST |
inc thCse who favor my election to fore /
20 anv claim, which in their partial 4
INDICTMENT, / rlay be supposed 10 have /
40 man can judge Of his own fitness,
or. without a degree OF egOtism shock l
ing 20 every feeling OF Gelicacy, assert /
bis own qualifications. Ii is q matter 4
he must lesve TO the too partial tribunal
Of his6riends and the decision Of those
Who are impartial or uufriendly. Con-
scious Of q sincere desire to promote the 1
public good, ] feel that the Just aud inn
partial Judgment Of those to whom the 1
constitution Of our fathers has cOBfided /
the power Of election is the remedy for |
the evils likely to result from the over |
estimate OF friends and the under-esti- /
mate Of those who may, by zeal for 9th /
ere, OF differences Of opinion, be placed /
iu the altitude % temporary hostility. |
Ffom that tribunal there is no appeal, /
sad the people and the sspirant may
=, selv trust 70 its decision. il il due TO I
you. Is wel As 10 myself, 10 enter into |
s,n,s }rief discUssio OF my political 1
views. Uzsseuting a summary OF my /
.upini5ns - - principles and policy, 50 |
fIst Won viii be az no lOss TO clss sify me |
Is TO nv present party principles and /
-ud affiliations and my future party ac- /
ti0n. With the past We have little t. /
10. II, IN the words Of Mr.. Greeley,
"a GREAT AND ENDURING PARTYn
could not be founded "UpOn the hate 4
and wrath nece- ssrily engendered by 1
great civil war, much less can We expect I
% bssa upon elimination and bitter 1
memories, an enduring government re-
nlets with the blessings OF peace and 4
rOoi viii to men. II, had men been 1
guiltv q crimes against liberty, inyads /
Fnr even sSsred private rights, il is but /
no dictate of selfish prudence TO forget /
while a selfish charity commands for |
piveness, We can gd0fd, With the chival- /
ric magnanimity Of yict0Fs, to leave /
fbem in the humble walks OF priv6te /
lie. turning over their crimes to their /
conscience and higher tribunal. Ii is /
true that 10 govern well in the present /
and provide for the future, we must stECy |
the record of past errors IN legislation
and the des1latlng effects OF unbridled
mower. On calm reflection on the past
stlone can we find light TO guide US IN
me effort to preserve our government, TO
resto.a and maintain the liberties OF the
peopie. the supremacy OF law and conS
-titutiouaf guarantees. In all else-save
that We must all, Of Whstesef view or
section, cherish the memory and revere
the hefoism Of the honOred dsad-we
should draw the veil Of an eternal obliv-
ion over all the dfSary past, and enter
The future with bouBG:2g hope and loyal
,sli0rt - secure liberty, peace and mate
l1iai prosperity.
THE RECENT ELECTIONS
usve placed the Democratic party in a
rsNsition Of the highest responsibility,
denfQpding the most careful policy. A
victory long delayed may be lost BY un-
,.,lss acts and intemperste utterances.
Every step Should be cautiously taken,
- boldly aud with determined stride.
me psopie viii follow no timid or IN
@ertsin leadership. They demand full
~esognition and = serious acceptance OF