Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-12-02
JEFF DAVIS.

~ The appearance of Jefferson Davis
at the railroad convention in st. Louis was q
source of modification TO many southern
gentlemen in that body, and quite embarrass-
Ing TO all. (2) 1t seems that he obtained the
appointment as delegate by personal solicita-
ton, and that he had not the Endorsement OF
a single southern board Of trade, or other
body representing the business interests of
that section. 90 IL also should be known
that the vote on the question of inviting him
10 take seat upon the platform was decisive
ly "Ho," many Of the southern delegates
~ The truth is, JEFF Davis is emphatically
played out" He is damage to anything
with which his name is associated, and none
feel the weight of his evil influence more
than the southern people. (5) he seeks
prominence, courts invitations to address the
public, and is Extensively persistent in his ef-
ern sentiment and the leader of southern
men. t6) He has had his day. His life has been
failure; ca Now, common modesty would
suggest the propriety of back seat; but in
stead of that, he crowds himself into positions
where his presence1s mortifying TO his former
friends and offensive to all others. A few
kuch suggestive hints as that bestowed upon
him at ct. Louis, should be sufficient TO make
him know that the public are not counting
his society or his services.
The above is from the Toledo (Ohio)
Blade, Of November 26th. In reply to
it we have to say, answering each para
graph according to its number, that
Frst.-Mr. Dsvis's presence at st,
Louis could not have been, and was not
an embarrassment TO all the southern
gentlemen present, because he has done
nothing to forfeit their esteem and re-
spect since they, with others at the south,
elected him, of their own free will and
accord, to represent them as their chief.
A few wishy-washy southerners may
have expressed themselves to that effect,
or perhaps few of his personal enemies,
but we are sure that an overwhelming
majority of those who were present at
the Pacific railroad convention, whether
Of the north or the south, were pleased
rather than mortified that he was there.
Second.-That is unqualifiedly false.
He was personally solicited to represent
Vicksburg, and urged, as they who
urged and solicited him will testify.
Third.-That also is false, If the st.
Louis papers are to be believed, and we
think they are.
F6urth.-Mr. Davis was never more
entitled to the respect and confidence of
the people he served than he is at this
hour, when with sing; e-heartedness he
is devoting his energies and great sbili-
ty to their collective material advance
ment and individual prosperity.
Fyth.-Those who know Mr.. Davis
will resent this. He has all his life
long been characterized by the merit of
and has never encrosched or
allowed others to encroach upon his per-
sonal dignity.
SiTth.-His life has been rare success,
and q success earned by the highest
craftsmanship, by ability, honesty, in
tegrity, and devotion to principle so
and undertaking as insures
him the respect Of every man who val j
ues principle.
Seventh.-This paragraph is sufficiently |
answered in what we have already said. |
1t only remains for us to say that the |
Toledo Blade has made itself unneces.
'ariiy offensive by thus gratuitously as
sailing gentleman singularIy unobtru-
i've and reticent, save and except when
urged by his friends to break through |
MS self.imposed silence and give the
country the benefit of his counsel and
experience in matters purely CONNER
'ial or social. He is not in political life,
md in free country like ours should
It least be permitted the latitude that
belongs to every freeman.
Since writing the above we are in re-
'eipt Of the following from Mr.. James
i. Sullivan, secretary Of the Missis-
ippi delegation to the st. Louis Pacific
abroad convention, which, supporting
II we have said in defense of Mr.. Dayis,
We most cheerfully find room for:
Resolved, That the members of the Missis-
lppi delegation hereby tender our sincere
hanks to Hon. Jefferson Davis for his services
3 chairman selected by us TO preside over our |
at the recent railroad conven-
lon at Memphis, and the national railroad
ody, express our highest appreciation of the |
aluable assistance and counsel secured at his |
Iands at the conventions referred to.
Resolved, That q copy of these resolutions be |
elivered 10 Mr.. Davis, and copy be fur
ished the Memphis APPEAL, Avalanche and
1edger, and the Vicksburg Herald, for pub
Ication.
N. II. HARRIS, President pro tenn.
JAS. II. SULLIVAN, Secretary.
HE FRUITS OF THAT RESOLUTION.