Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-01-13

not gay place at present, and I dom
suppose 1t ever was, Judging from thu
appearance of things. But when any
thing of the kind is on hand, it is enjoy
able enough, from the fact that those
who engage in it display every requisite
that pleasure requires. For genuine hos
pitality the State of Tennessee is ful
above any of her sisters. From the lone
cot in the wild mountains of East Ten
nessee to the pretty bowers of the West
ern district, the hospitality of the Ten.
nessean is without a parallel. On the
eighth instant
THE BENEDICT CLUB
OF this city gave a grand bail at the Max.
well house. 1t was largely attended.
/ The beauty and chivalry of the State
/ were out i'll force, and presented q scene
not soon to be forgotten. The large din
! ing room was elaborately festooned with
evergreens, wreaths and flowers, giving
| lt Christmas appearance. The favorite
band of the city discoursed sweet music
that filled all hearts with sentiments of
happiness and bliss. Notable among
the guests was Hon. Gustavus A, Hem
ry, who Is as brilliant and entertaining
IN the halls of pleasure as he is eloquent
and enchanting on the rostrum. He
seems to have been fully restored to
health, displaying the fire and vivacity
OF youth with the dignity and elegance
of old age. 'Tis said he is a candidate
for the much coveted position of United
States senator, blt, if so, he
keeps it quiet. In the back
ground sat Ex President johnson, in
close conversation with a prominent
member of the assembly. He is show
Ing age very fast. Since ] saw him in
May last his hair has turned two shades
whittier But his energies are unim-
paired, and his mind is full of vigor.
Both are deeply involved in this contest
for the senatOrship. 1t is believed that
he Will no. survive defeat, so great are
his hopes of success. When other men
sleep, the ex-President works and thinks,
Not out OF place stood General Forrest.
who had just arrived from Memphis,
He is looking in better health than /
have seen him for long time. His mis-
sion here Is to lease the penitentiary,
which the assembly will find in its line
of duty to do this session, as the present
lease expires in December next. Across
the hall Hon. VIM. FL. Stephens an.
peared in the most cheerful conversation
with all about him. He is very popu-
lar, and judging from the number of
votes he carries into the race, he is to he
a prominent man in the ballot for sepa-
tor, entering the field, as his friends saw.
with fully twenty votes. With a crowd
about him, stood General William A.
Qusrles, senator from Montgomery, He
Is full of life, wit and humor, and epi0vs
q popularity among his associates that
out lew attain. His labOrs in the senate
are OnerOus indeed, since he has been
chairman OF the Judiciary and con-
nected with various other important
committees. Governor Brown was tn re.
looking none the less statesman like for
the extra work he has performed of late.
He is certainly very energetic and perse-
verlng, possessing a splendid judgment
OF men and things. There is no doubt
that he has endeavored to fill his term
OF office with useful and honorable ad-
mlnistratiOn. Colonel JnO. H. Savage.
was conspicuous among the guests. He
Is veteran in society, politics and war,
possessing many noble traits of charac-
ter. One OF the gentlemen who looks the
senator on every occasion is Hon. Ed
WIN ID. Ewing. He is quite a favorite
IN society, and well esteemed by all who
know MIN: Shelby county has right
to be proud OF her delegation. They are
Wor ny OF the good section from which
they came. OF them l will speak more
in another letter. General
Bate, valiant soldier and esteemed
son of Tennessee, was also present.
Think Of jigor cotiliOn set Composed
Of johnson, Governor Brown, OuarIes.
Stephens, Forrest, Bate, Ewing and
Judge Pete Turney of the supreme
bench. With the exception of General
Forrest and Judge Turney, these are now
10 senatorial quadrille the tune being,
Hail to the Chief.n OF cUurse ali bu1
One will waltz off to the tune of des. |
pair. But who will remain know not. !
THE PENITENTIARY LEASE.
AS the present lease of the .peniten- |
-iary expires before the election of |
another legislature, the disposal of this |
institution for another term will claim
.he legislatures attention at no distant !
lay. General n. B. Forrest, OF Mem /
Dhls, Is here for the purpose of bidding /
or the lease Of the institution, which |
Will be let out to the parties offering the /
highest sum. Should he lease the PEN
tentiary, its management would be in
'elIable hands. His energy and business
vim would here find opportunity for q
grand display and q profitable return.
During the last gubernatoHal campaign,
Mr.. Maynard; the Radical candid ate,
attacked the Democratic administration
lpon the lease of the penitentiary, and
ried to cast odium upon Governor
Brown and the Democratic party. At
he time Of the lease, the Radical orators
md press Of that party raised the hue
md cry OF corruption, and from
he mountains OF East Tennessee
o the banks of the Mis-
lsslppi the story was told.
Hr. johnson in his speeches last fall
'lso inveighed against the policy of this
ease, and used no dubious language in
lenouncing the measure and Governor
Browns approval of the bid OF Messrs.
Jherry, OCOnnOT d Co., the Iessees.
t has been rumOTed that the Radicals
would endeavOr to bring this subject up,
md try, at least, to give it the appear
nee of corruption to the manner in
Which the lease was accomplished. So
ar this is mere TumOr, and If such a de-
ign be on foot, l have not been able to
earn anything of it. However, they
nay do anything that appears plausible
u order to cast slur upon the outgoing
administration of Tennes-