Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-31

sAEDElESU Tue ClklZelB OF I1eEQdUuO, anu
all who have been here to-day are unan-
imOus in the expression of establishment
that thousands OF men should have as
sembled and paraded the streets. But
this demonstration has not been for
pomp or osteDtatiOn; it has been as an
evidence, an assurance CT the motives
that actuate and the necessity which has
impelled to determined, vigorous can
vass. To have heard the cheers, yells
and exultant shouts Of the people to-day
would be somewhat OF an evidence of
their eDthusiasm. Wherever the caval-
cade moved it was greeted with cheers,
even the children and ladies Joining in
the great demonstration. The enthu-
siasm manifested here to-day and
tonight is OF the same wild character
which have noted in connection with
the people of PaEols, Grenada, Marshall
and elsewhere throughout Mississippi
Ii is the enthusiasm which springs from
incensed intellect, and not the passionate
OUtburEt OF vindictive spirit. But it is a
significant enthusiasm, and is inspired
by "virtu0us indignstion" against the
vilest creatures that ever disgraced a
State. Take, for instance, the
MALICIOUS LIE Or AN OLD MAN
to the negroes. He advised them not to
come here to day, a5 Forests cavalry
was drawn up in the woods and await
ing heir presence to Rssassinate them.
Now this fslsifier is an aged man, one
whose hair is sprinkled with silver, and
yet upon the very brink OF the grave he
ties with cOnsummate malice and artistic
vilIainy. Can the white people have re-
gard or cherish affection for such Rad
Icai? is he not worthy type OF those
who delude the negro and prostitute his
very soul to the most loathsOme, most
odiOus purposes which human depravity
has yet discovered and aims at? Is it a
wonder that the good people of
Mississippi, both white and black,
sbhOr such vile beings? Is 1t strange
that they are now driven to desperation?
His age is an apology for the suppression
OF his name, although his detestable
lies are a disgrace TO his very existence.
Despite such lies there are great many
negroes in town, large representa-.
ton being in the cavalcade to-day and
the procession tonight. Several ne
groes are officers of clubs, the majority
Of members being white persons. They
certainly enjoy these public demOnstrs-
tions, for such "to-do's" are equal in eff
feet and fascination to the mystic intiu-
ence of vOudOoism itself, but in more
intelligent and beneficial manner.
Among the
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE CAvALCADE
today were some Of q novel and highly
amusing character. Do your readers
ready given, the Oldest citi-
e in hiO
one hundred and third year, par
ton and torchlight procession last
cade here to-day, and in the torchlight
procession tonight, l noticed num-
ber Of aged citizens. At the rear
OF the cavalcade to-day was
large OK, fancifully rigged with COW
ilet, and mounted by youth. FCl-
lowing this animal and his rider cam e
an old gentleman in q buggy, the own
er Of the OK and the father OF the youth.
His name is Mr.. c. White, an indrm
old gentleman, whose patriotism is not
quelled by age nor frozen 10y cold mis-
fortune.
AN EXCELLENT
caricature Of Campbell, the Radical can
didGCs for chancery court clerk, is this. AT
Sardis, tumble-bdgs, GDL kes, turtles, and
other shiny animals, represented Howe
Ozsnne d Co. In the Pond river dis-
trict of Kentucky :de people have razor
backed soWs so lean as to produce only
one middiing, for hey hear an acorn
ia half mile distant, and keep theme
selves poor running after it. But the
caricature on Marion Campbell eXcelled
these; o pot-bellied, swaybacked, dun
colored horse, was still more defOrmed
by means Of wadding sackcloth into
tie shape Of q camel. On the rump Of
the animal was the plaCard, " In imita-
ton of Marion Campbell" After ps-
rading through the principal streets of
the town, the cayalcade was disbanded,
and the people invited to partake OF
THE BARBECUE,
which in nl2anitlde and quality eX-
ceeded any yet gwen in noIta Missis-
sippi. Beef, mutton, chicken, ham,
pork, shOat, pies, cakes, custsrds, etc +,
were the leading features, and certainly
these were duly appreciated by the vast
crowd. The eating booths, or stalls, eX-
cellently arranged on the south side of
tie courthouse plateau, afforded suffi-
cient accon,hi cation for the countless
guests which the occasion bad assem-.
biea. The booths face the courthouse,
AID had b en arranged in very apprOpri-
ate style, there being room fer carving,
asserting and dispeGslDg
THE fROvIsIoEg
required for SO many people. This has
been due to the judiciOus intelligence Of
he committee on the solicitation Of
a 81 nnvGiCtino pf fha
following naIaed Cerscns' 7. b. Jones,
y. w. CampbelI, James DOcEery, J. A.
Monroe, Ebert Oliphant, D. NJ. SiO-
West, c. :. Meriwether, DR.. Weis singer,
c. Schwartz, Eph-aim Roldin, VIM. R
Oliver, j. w. Odom, Jos. Boon, jr., John
Payne, r III. Banks, ThOmss w. Will
kiHsDn, " lille Johnston, John w. JIM
son, Willie Laughter, J. q. SlOcumb,
j., Il, A. Jones, Columbus Loge, James
Dolahite, Thomas 5. Clifton, George
Walker, Polk Cox, Joe d. Jones; and
the committee on bATbecuing: Thomas
Cox, David Gideon, w. II. HUskey,
Matt Wilkerson, William II. Sears.
THE FORUM
for tie occasion is well arranged. Ex-
tending the entire length OF the plateau,
north Of the cOmlhOuse-ysri, is con-
stIucted solid plank wall fifteen feet
high. Facing the cOmthC use is the
forum, ana Gu eitLeT gido similar stands
FOR the reporters and the bsnIs. These
stands sre tWined with cedar festoons
and orHsmented in a picturesque style
with wTeath5, gsrlands and garnituTes
OF red, white and yellow rOs es and flow
ers, IL irCnt Of the forums, and extend
ing back almost ~ t,e walls Of the
courthouse, sT9 seats which were prod
ded for the accommodation Of the ladies.
K .grge Union flag floats from q rope
extending IfOrn the courthouse to q
neigh boring locust tree, aba. the entire
locality, As seen this afternoon nnu
sc-night, was one Of much beauty al d
enthusiasm The arrangements OF these
comfortable seats ana Ihe convenient
stands were due to a committee consist
( ing % z. Y. Caffey, J. p. n. Puflen, o.
Kellogg, Z. NJ. Whitley and J. Il.
Gillespie. After dinner, the people
fiOcked to the grounds and crowded into
the seats for the purpose OF hearing
THE SPEAKING,
V Whieh commenced at halfpast two
o'clock. J. W. C., Watson lesd in a
scholarly manner reviewing Radical
misruie and the consequent almost rQin
OF Mississippi. 1t was srgumentstive
sns full of facts Ind figures. He was
followed By Ms;or II. II. Chalmers in
an earnest appeal to Mississ:pEiaGg to do
their duty, and lid the State OF the
thieving, corrupt officers. Colonel Jor-
dan A, Pas ne. IN neat speech, pre-
seDted
THE PLEASANT HILL CLUB,
with the banner which, as above stated,
was to be awarded to the clun having
the largest number Of members in the
procession. 1t bore the inscription,
'From the ladies of fernando; cur
hores and prayers go with you." II
was received by =. a. Marshall and cal
ried by Mr.. Partee, coiOred, who made q
. few appropriate remarks. AT this time
/ Il was announced that General Gordon
would speak to-nlght, and then George
Washington, col6regI Mslie .
lew remarks to the coioTed
people, and said he hoped God
hogld Dless the.people, white snd black,
I 70 90 what wns right. After this, short
oIl appropriate, speeches were made by
HIsJoi LlDeiL Almer and others, and the
assemolage adjourned until night.
THE PROCESSION TONIGHT
was one of the best ever seen, three
thousAnd persons being in the pageant
and nearly every house in the Town be,
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