Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-01-03
ESTABLISHED 1870

not mean 10 say that Mr.. Johnson hiss
done any Of the above, but that rgmOr
merely assigns tho probable support OF
the Radicals to such as adequate cal
explained by sufficient reason. Per
sons who are not disposed to questi,
the fact OF the Radicals desire TO sup
port Mr. Johnson, lay that during his
late Oratorial tour through the State he
did not make = speech in favor of Mr..
Porter snd the Democratic party, but
took the same grounds Of opposition 10
the party the prominent Radicals of the
State did. The above constitute some
Of the reasons and "causes" OF the
"coDjecturesn and "views" Of some
whose opinions are "worth having"
and to be treasured, IT, in the event they
are true, but otherwise forgotten. /
ind that much interest is eX-
pressed about the "Shelby county ten'-
they are coming-ghO they will vote
for, and all about ''thOse Instructions
AUd these Instructions are regarded in
different lights-noyel, ridiculous, alb
surd, true, proper, and the wish OF the
people. The arrival OF the Shelby rep
resentatives is, in fact, looked forward
10 with much interest, and no little spec
ulation is INDUCED In as 10 "whO they
are for.n There j. doubtless a keen
feeling upon this particular feature.
Some say that upon the vote OF the
Shelby representatives depend the cleo
ton or the defeat OF Mr.. johnson. Ii is
safe TO say that these repre- sentatives
will lie watched eagerly by the public
here They will be surrounded by can
d'dates Immediately, and even the lean
youth who is aspiring TO Be page will
seek sn introduction. It Is already dis
agreeable TO remain in the Maxwell
house salon, for you are beset by candi-
dates, who have no hesitation
In asking your aid, your vote,
your goo1 will, and your opinion
the latter being, OF course, a reliable
soothing syrup in every instance. NThe
contest for speaker in both branches will
develop much excitement, for there are
between twelve and fifteen gentlemen
mentioned IS persons suitable foT the
position. No one seems TO be the COM
ing man, and this question is about as
uncertain as that OF the senatorship.
The city viii be full OF visitors by Sun
day, for prominent citizens from every
section OF the State are coming here,
mary having alresd = arrived. 1t seems
that Na-hvllle is a very attractive pOliti-
AAA 14ttkAs HEAtlC AA4t Nbubk anu Tic
cid are jIuTneying. The legislature will
DSt probably effect its organization until
"Wednesday, upon which day Governor
Brown will send in his message. This
message will not be very long but Will
be replete with interesting statistics and
value ble information respecting thE
Sta.e finances, taxes, -tc AS to this
message have heard no comment, but
II is evident that its reception will be
awaited with il Ierest by the public, for all
are anxious to know what suggestions
the governor may make relative to mat
ters of State. / have heard it vaguely
IumoTed that iD the event Of a comprO-
mise being necessary to secure harmony
few persons are anxious to place
Governor Porter in the senatorial chair.
This however, is not countenanced by
any reliable persons, nor can | find any
who give credence 10 the seriousness Of
the question. / think that no leaders
or prominent men have ever made such
a suggestion, and am confident that il
such a report has gained circulation,
even among a few, neither Mr.. PoT-
ter nor his friends know anything about
it. 1t is mere political gossip, like any
Of the many stories started by unknown
persons.
CANDIDATES.
Nashville Union and American.
We present below a list Of candidates
for the various offices o be filed by the
legislature. Doubtless we have omitted
{ ne, but not many:
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE.
For this position the following are
prominently mentioned: Messrs. A.
Blizzard, OF M'Minn; l.. s. Mayre, of
Hamilton; J D. Wade, of Davidson; 7.
II Paine of Hardin; John Overton, jr.,
of Shelby; H. NJ. Polk, of Hsrdeman;
F. B. Ragland, OF Haywood; J. G.
Hodges, Of Hamblen; A. B. Haynes, of
Shelby.
1t is not to be understood that all
these gentlemen have announced them
selves as candidates or are making any
effort to secure the position.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
The representatives most generally
spoken OF in connection with the speak
ership of the house are Messrs. Z. L.
g .rdenhire, of White; Holmes Cum
minis, of Upton; Lewis Bond, Of Hay
wooJi Lee Head, Of Wilson, aud Wise
A. Cooper, oil Gibson. Other gentlemen
are likely 10 be brought forward as soon
as the members begin TO arrive in force.
CHIEF CLERK OF THE SENATE.
Ten candidates are announced, nearly
all of whom are already on the ground
and working hard, as follows: Albert
Akers, Clay Roberts and Franc NJ Paul,
OF Davidson; Eth. B. Wade, of Ruther-
ford; John L Helms, Of Hamblen; W.
d. Suatton, of Shelby; Il Ewing, of
Giles; J. NJ Coulter, of Gibson; ID. d.
A nd Of and - IL NiVnn
Of Lawrence.
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
We have heard Of only four aspirants:
Neil 5. Brown, jr., who held the same
position the last legislature, and J. T.
Martin, of Davidson; Willo Haywood,
OF Haywood ard F. A. Moses, @ Knox.
AssIsTANT-CLERK OF THE SENATE.
C. X. Ridley, of Davidson, aud j. t.
Cannon, Of Bedford, are, we believe. the
only candidates.
AsSISTANT-CLEBK eF THE HOUSE.
Davidson county furnishes both OF the
candidates, so far as We can learn-M.
B rOTbett and Marsh PincFard.
ENGRussING-CLERK OF THE SENATE.
For this Office there will be an inter-
estiug contest, as Al least five ladies are
in the field The list OF candidates is as
Miss Emily Peyton. daughter
Of Hon. Bailie Peyton, OF Sumner; Miss
Nettie Seymour, of Davidson; Mrs. Ed
Cooke, Of Williamson; Miss Green, of
Bedford; Mrs. NJ Elrsth, of East Ten
nessee; Captain M'BroOm, of Cannon;
Colonel Levi M'COllum, of Hickman;
P. q. Price, of Davidson, apd H. Leg
gift, Of Rpane.
ENG GROSsISG-CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
F. + Williams, OF Henry, and w. NJ.
M'COrkle, Of Wis ID, are the only cam
didates whose names have been ascer-
tanned.
DooRKEEPERS.
Principal dOofkeeper Of the senate
Archie thomas, the late incumbent, of
r Rnbertson; w ]. Peacock, of Bedford,
aud ]. r HarwoOd, OF Davidson.
Principal dOOrkeeper Of the hOuse-L.
II. Charles, of Hawkins, ard H. T. Pra-
ter, Of Rutherford, both Of whom are
oue-armed Confederate soldiers, had
close fight for this position at the last
session, Charles being elected by bare
They are now pitted against
each other again. - Young, OF this
is also a candidate.
Assistant doorkeeper of the house
William Carter, the late incumbent;
Anderson, and - Bsllew, all of
Davidson.
COMPTROLLER.
Only fifteen candidates have thus lar
been heard from. They are: John I.
Burch, the present incumbent; William
Sample, ]. NJ. Sharpe, J. L. Dunlap and
]. ]. Womack, all OF Davidson county
d. F. Cooke, OF Williamson; 9. A. Let,
fingwell, of Shelby; r. NJ. M,C!ung aud
]. L. Gaines, of Knox; +. w. Ernest,
Of Washington; J. F. GoOdbar and -
Smith, of White; r. y. Johnson OF
MONTGOMERY; d. II. Talley, Of Ruther-
ford, and W. D. Williams, OF Greene.
TREASURER.
We believe there are only nine candi-
dates for treasurer: William Morrow,
the present incumbent, OF Knox NJ: l.
Polk, OF Hardeman; DR.. Eilhu Ed-
mondson. of Giles; p. T. Glass, OF Glib
son; w. ]. Dale, of Maury; - Hite,
of Monroe; w. B Dortch an0 4. .
OF Davidson, and ID. H.
Hubbard, OF Jefferson.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
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