Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-07-03
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mating convention, so far as they hav,
advanced, viii be found in othel
columns Ofthis mornings APPEAL. We
were In constant attendance at the con.
venion yesterday, and have no hesi-
fancy in saying what was expressed,
that the delegates seemed anxious to
discharge the grave duties with which
shey were intrusted. The convention
appeared to be mainly composed Of in.
telligent, respectable citizens, animated
by desire 10 accomplish the objects be-
fore item as speedily and Sc practically
as possible. Hoa. T. w. Brown, the
presiding officer, exhibited q readiness.
hTmness and impaitiality worthy Of all
commendBtion. There was no question
as to the correctness Of his rulings. He
presided with dignity, and his perform
ance Of the many difficult duties that
devolved upon MIN was most creditable
10 himself and to the body that elected
him. There was no warmth, excite
ment or discord in the convention at
any time. A more dignified and order
ly body Of men was never assembled in
Shelby county. The delegates were calm
and temperate in the expression Of their
views. They may have at times
differed as 10 the means to be
used for the promotion OF the
objects in view, but they seemed
aetuated by the just belief that they
were not sent there as representatives
Of this or that man, bat as representa-
fives Of the PEOPLE Of Shelby county.
We trust the same wise policy will d.
rect the delegates in their laboTs to-day.
The nominations made yesterday en-
body every element Of success, ard
ought to give universal satisfaction. 1t
viii be seen from the proceedings that
c. L. Anderson, Of the country, was
unanimously nominated for sheriff, He F..
was long connected with the Memphis T.
and Charleston railroad, and last I
year was superintendent Of the I.
street raiir0sd, and as q business man Of /
character, integrity, enterprise, efficien- /
cy and industry be has no superior in .
Shelby county. Mr.. Anderson is emf /
nently suited for the office for .
which he has been unanimously nomi-
mated. Indeed, be viii make a
noble sheriff, and as his char
acter is without blemish, and his popu-
lsrity cO-extensive with his acqusiR-
tance, he viii be triumphantly elected
by the tax-paying people Of Shelby, who
propose to ill the Office Of sheriff with
man Of unqUestiOned honesty, Instead Of
a csTpetbsgger who will prostitute that
high and responsible position to q mere
party machine for giving office to Rsdi-
cal ofiice-seekers. The enthusiasm with
which the nomination of A. E. Frank
land Was received, was an unerring in
dication Of his popularity. His name
viii prove a tower Of strength in the
contest. Justice to the German popula-
ton has been tardy. This nationality
are not Office-seekeTs. For the first time
they have asked to be recognized in our
snd the nomination Of Mr.
Farmland viii secure the united vote
OF our German felIOw-citizens. Mr..
Frankland can execute a bond
for a million OF dollars, which
fsct is the Highest tribute 10
his honesty and integrity. James
Reilly, on the third ballot, was nomi-
mated TO the office Of county court clerk,
which he has filed during the past four
years to The entire satisfaction Of the
people Of Shelby county. The contest
was short, but long enough 10 develop
an unlooked-for strength on the part Of
his opponents; but there never was a
when bis friends wavered or
their fsith in his success was shaken.
The delegates generally were satisfied
with him, and, prompted by his IN
questioned record as a public officer, lost
title tine in marking their appreciation
Df him. Mr.. Reilly is an Irishmsn
5y birth, and first came before the peo-
pie Of Memphis as the successor Of
Mayor LOsgue, who was county court
clerk from 1857 TO 1870, and it is but fair
10 say that be has made 3 most enviable
-eeord for urbanity and politeness, close
attention to duty, puoctilious observ-
snce Of the laws, and a careful, almost {
,tudious carrying out Of the wishes OF
ais fsllow-eiJizens. His past record as
,lerk and deputy-clerk is the best guar
.ucee he can offer Of his future conduct
u an Office that is one Of the most i'm
)ortsnt in the gift Of the people. His
cannot fail to give sstistac-
ion, and viii be accepted by all classes
- an augury Of success. II
he convention v ill DO ss well to-day as
{ did yesterday, victory is assured.
delegates, do your duty to.
lay and al is we'll Finish up the work
rou have thus far so satisfactorily per-
ormed, and the people viii elect your
icket, for we cannot think so mean OF
nv Democrat or Conservative as 10
IOubl bis patliotism and devotion at a
ime like this when the least fsltering
a the line Of duty may lead to disaster. {
We know our enemy. He is the same
l0w IS ever-the same that has ruled
md ruined South Carolina and Louisi-
ma, and viii ruin Shelby county If per-
nirted to rule. Rsdicalism has not
hanged its nature. In this contest it
s the same fell spirit Of Radicslism that
We have met and overcome, and in
ID matter what shape it may ap-
,saT, we must meet and conquer {
. again, OF fall under the dominion Of
worse than Egyptian bondage. Let Us
iuish the work to-day hsrmoniously, /
.ud We can again enter the fight, conf S
.snt Of q victory; and II We all do our
.uty we shall achieve a grand and de- ?
.isiye triumph, and thus secure the fu-
ure prosperity Of the county. Every
nan % his post, therefore, and let each
vet well his part, ike true Democrat
" Conservative and patriotic Tennes-
can.