Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-11-05

I
ersl Bright is true patriot, polished
scholar, an eloquent orator, and chris
tan gentleman. But the patriotism
that kindles his intellect into flashing
fire does not cloud his judgment with
the fumes of political excitement, nor
disturb his reason with the wild impa-
thence of meaningless enthusiasm. He
is accredited with wonderful judgment,
which is indeed lofty and rare quality,
above invention, beyond eloquence, and
even more than logic. His theories Of
government and of things, Of public
measures and Of national affairs, are,
therefore, never vain or errabuRd, but
ever sincere In truth and honest in prin-
cipIes are his aspirations. Perhaps there
are few men In public life whose ssgaci-
ty in questions Of State finances would
have greater influence with the Judi
cious minds of the country. He is q
good representative, and will always be
found advocating that which is honest
and beneficial.
Hon. JOIN F. HOUSE, of the sixth
district, is sbont forty-two years Of age.
Soon after being graduated in the law
department Of Cumberland university,
Lebanon, he removed to GAINESVILLE,
where he has since resided, and confined
himself to the practice Of his profession.
Before the war Mr.. House was elected
on the Wing ticket to the Legislature,
probably about 1854. Though young
man at that time, he evinced considers
ble talent as a speaker, and was regard
ed as s man of destined distinction in
| the political arena. When the war be-
tween the States commenced, Mr.. House
cast his fortunes with those of the south,
and proceeding to Richmond, his ability
and Judgment in matters of law and
questions of State commended him to
the attention Of the Confederate govern
ment. He was soon assigned an import
ant position, the responsible duties of
which he discharged with promptness
aud honor. AT the close Of the war he
returned home and devoted himself to
his profession, in which he had rapidly
risen to front place. He was mem
Der of the Tennessee constitutional con-
vention of 1870, and proved not only an
active, but valuable member, whose
views upon more than one subject of i'm
portsnce, then pending before that in
teIIigent body, were regarded as judi
cious and wise. His speech fsvoring
the payment Of a poll-tax for purposes
Of public education, was not only
splendid specimen of the keen and Bit
ter sarcasm, which adds 80 much pun
gency and force to his OratOricsl at
tscks upon an enemy, but was mag
nificent speech, and q great argument
In support OF the question that has since
been sgitated more than once upon the
political rostrum, and by Porter and
Maynard in their recent gubernatorial
canvass. AS a lawyer, Mr.. House is
thorough, studiOus snd comprehensive;
as az orator, be has, perhaps, no supe-
rior in Tennessee. He is sarcastic with
out beiRg insulting; is logical without
being tiresome, and combines beauty
and simplicity of language, with CO.
gent reasoning and lofty sentiment. His
oratOry is graceful, smooth and win
some. Mr.. House is a consistent MEM
Der of the Methodist church, and is re-
spected for his purity Of character, as he
is admired for his brillisncy Of intellect
and nobleness of purpose. Tennessee
has not yet selected better or truer
man, one who will be actusted by no.
bier purposes, or guided by higher prin-
ciples.
GENERAL w. G. WHITTHoRNE, Of the
seventh district, resides at Columbia,
Aaury county, and is about fifty years
Of age. He has seen q great deal of po-
liticsl life, having been first elected to
the Tennessee legislature in 1S49, and
was at different periods member Of the
general assembly until 1861. utwheth-
er in or out of the legislature, during g
part OF the above time, be was speaker
Of both houses, and as q presiding officer
was distinguished for his clesrness,
readiness and promptness in dispOsing
Of business. In 1860 he was q Demo
cratic elector for the State at large, and
II We mistake not, canvassed with
Horace Maynard that year. When not
In the legislature he engaged in the
practice Of law, proving himself thor
ough lawyer and successful attorney.
| At the commencement Of the war he
became acknowledgement OF General
Sam r. Anderson's brigade, and went
with that command to Virginia, where
he served as a true soldier. Shortly
thereafter Governor Isham @. Harris
commissioned him as Acknowledgement
Of Tennessee, and ordered him back
to the capitol at Nashville. In that
position he served as an efficient Of
fcer through the war on the
staff of Governor Harris. While
his position did not require
him to perform field duty, be passed
through several Of the bloodiest battles
OF the war. Like a true soldier as he
was, he followed the banner OF his coun-
try wherever it was carried. At Muir
freesboro and Chickamauga, and through
all the severe battles Of Hoods CAM
paign, General Whitthorne proved q
rave and gallant soldier, and won tbt
commentator Of Governor Harris and
other officers who shared the hardships
and encountered the dangers Of the war.
Returning to Columbia, General Whit
thOrDe did profitable law business, and
In 1870 was elected on the Democratic
ticket to congress. In 1872 be was re-
elected, and again nave the good people
for whose welfare he has labOred so zeal
ousIy, and whose rights he has defended
so eloauently, recognized his worth, BIZ
ability and bis services. General Whit
thorne has always been Democrat, and
is one of the ablest representatives Ten
nessee has ever had In congress. He is
gentleman Of unquestioned integrity
and young statesman Of decided talent
GENERAL ]. d. C. ATKINS resides al
Paris, Henry county. He has been q
lifelong Democrat, and figured quite
prominently in politics before the war,
having been member Of the Tennessee
legislature as far back As ls47, and again
In 1851. In 1853 be was defeated fol
congress by Emerson Etheridge, the
Whit, nouninas. In 1883 Genaral At