Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-17

The nomination of Attorney Gen
eral Williams for the Chief JUS
ticeship of the United States, has
been Withdrawn from before the
Senate. During the holidays eve
ry possible effort was made, by the
administration and its tools, to Sc
cure Williams confirmation. For
several days after the rcassembling
Of Congress the President lobbied in
person to secure his confirmation,
but in vain. The sentiment of the
country, as expressed through
the Press, and in public meetings,
irrespective of party, was over
whelmingly against the outrage,
and the Senate was awed into sub.
mission to.the popular will. Hence
the withdrawal of Williams nomi-
nation. On this point the st. Lon
Is Republican says:
"Thc withdrawal OF Williams is L
very decided victory over execu-
tive faYoritism and Obstinacy, and
ought TO bring substantial fruits"
But the question is, will such
fruit be forthcoming in the future?
The Senate, in the Williams mat
ter, has simply bowed to an over
whelmiug public sentiment. But
it must be remembered that the adj
ministration is u purely partizan
administration, and that the Sen
ate has done worse things than it
would have done lift had confirm
ed Williams. Heretofore it has
proved itself plant clay in the
hands of the potter of the White
House, and hence we are disposed
to attribute its recent assumption
of independence, to judicious ODE
dience to public sentiment, rather
than virtuous regard for the pub
lie veal. Williams is notoriousiy
incompetent, and his record is black
with political Inconsistencies. He
is charlatan of the truest type,
and his highest recommendation is,
that he has been all things to all
parties, acknowledging allegiance
however with singular conIisten-
Cyl to the party in power. His re-
cord as Attorney General, disgra-
ces the nation, and upon this re-
cord his nomination was based. -
His nomination was worthy of the
administration; and his practical
rejection by the Senate we set down
to the credit of an awakened, intel
ligent and honest public sentiment.
GREAT EASTERN MENAGEIR, MUsE-
I'M, Circus AND Caravan. grand
est of all modern canvas exhibitions.
which have created such furore
throughout the North and South last
season, will be here on the Goth. IT
is justly conceded by all who have
seen it to be the greatest of all travel.
ing shows. It's number of cages is
four times as many as are usually seen
in the ordinary menagerie, and its
arenic attractions are thrice as great
as usually displayed in circus enter.
tainments. That is the mastodon OF
of the period all who confess. As q
giant towers above his fellows, so il
overtops and places in the shade all
other exhibitions of this age of its
popular class. Toenumerate the man.
fold attractions of this Goliah OF
shows would require more space than
We can allow, hence we refer the read
er to the small bills and mammoth
many-colored posters adjoining the
walls around the city.
Jno. l.. Brown, of this city wants
our Col. Wisdom 80 run for Cover
nor, as an independent candidate.
The Colonel says he is mighty well
satisfied with the position he now
holds, as editor of one of the most
influential newspapers in West Ten,
ncssee, and doesn't want particle
of Governor in his'n.'
We know OF but one editor in
West Tennessee, out of Memphis,
who is eligible to the position OF
independent candidate for Cover
nor, and he seems willing to accept
q much humber position than that
o! Chief Magistrate.
They had disgraceful scene in
the Board OF aldermen in Mem
phis Monday night. Alderman
Dent called Alderman Davis vii
Ian, and Alderman Davis called
Alderman Dent 4 liar. Then they
came to blows, and it required the
police, the recorder, and all hands
to keep them from making mince
meat OF each other. Pistols, knives
and the like, were flashing in the
air, but unfortunately neither OF
, the fools were in any way damaged
except in reputation. When will
men who are presumed to be gentle
men learn TO act as if that pre-
sumption were truel
The Senate did very we'll as iaI