Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-28
THE UNION LEAGUE.
A Series Of Resolutions Complimentary
90 this Great Head OF the Nation
and Third Term AspiraDt.
WASHINGTON, October 27.-The COM

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mittse appointed by the National executive
COMMITTEES of the Union League of America,
which met in Boston on the twentieth instant,
visited the President, Secretary BlistOw and
Postmaster-GeneralJ Jewell to-day for the pur-
pose of presenting resolutions adopted at that
meeting. The committee consisted OK TX
Governor Newell OF New Jersey, chairman;
George Harlow, of illinois, Colonel 4 homaS r.
Rich and Colonel Thomas II. Gardner, MD
The resolutions presented were as follows:
ReSOtUsd, That We recognize with feelings OF
great pride, wise judgment and discretion,
manifested by our chief magist ate, President
Grant, in Sc Getting such true and tried pa
triots az HOE. Marshal Jewei and Hon.
Hon. B II. Brislow, TO the high and important
position, in his cabinet, of pOstma ster- general
and secI etsry Of the treasury, and do assure
him that such appointment tend greatly to
strengthen his administration.
r solved, That we heartily approve and en-
dorse the policy pursued by Hon Marshal
Jewell, postmaster general, and Hon. b. h.
Bristow, secretary of the treasury. In lnau-
gurating healthier order OF things in their
departments, and in their efforts TO rid the
service Of corrupt and inefhclent oncers, and
commend their example TO other branches Of
the government.
Resolved / hal we call on the sdministra-
ton TO weed out AL corrupt and inefficient
officers wherever found, as Il most important
step toward regaining the impaired conf
dence OF the people
OF strengthen the Republican party and
overcoming the influence of the white leagues
at the south is to Teorganize union leagues in
our order at this time would be iraught with
good results.
In presenting the resolutions TO the Presi-
deut, Governor Newell assured him that bis
administration was Endorsed by the league.
On behalf OF the order, he expressed hope for
It's continued success, stating, al the same
time, that they had no candidates for oflce u
present, but SIMPLY desired To give as urance
OF their confidence and support. They con-
grHtulated him and the country upon The en-
Try into me cabinet Of Postmaster General
Jewell and Secretary BrislOw, whose appoint
ments gave ample guarantee that the busi-
ness IN their respective departments would be
conducted TO the best interests of the people.
The President, in response, said he was hap
pV 10 receive this assurance OF confidence
and support from the league, aud was & al 20
hear that the re cent appointments in mis- cab
met were 80 acceptable.
An additional resolution was presented to
POStmaster-GeneralJ Jewell expressive of con-
hdence aud approval Of ms course.
Governor Jewell, in response, said he was
happy 20 receive the congratulations of the
com IN ttee and was thank ful Tor this express
sion Of confidence and esteem from so infiu-
entail body as the Union League. IL was his
purpose 10 continue the course which he had
inaugurated until the work OF reformation
had been fully accomplished, and IN this he
wss ably seconded by the President
The national council OF the Union League Of
America will assemble at Llncinnau on the
fifteenth Of January next. when meRsurfs
will be taken 10 effect a thorough reorganiza-
tion of the league throughout the country.