Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-21
YOUNGER'S LAST.
Answer 20 the Structures Contained In
Ed ShaW's Communication.

In publishing the following we desire
10 say that Il is the last we shall find room for
on the subject, and that under no circum-
stances Will we allow IL TO be reopened:
EDITORS APPEAL-According to promise |
now write you concerning the explanation of
Ed Shaw, wherein he attempted to justify
himself Tor his cowaruly action OF November
Sd. First, reiterate the statement made by
me about Shaw as true in every respect. The
statement was made TO the reporter OF your
paper, Nr. johnson, In the presence and hear
Ing OF Sam ireland, and when 1 had copclud-
ell asked him il IL was not true, and he re-
Piled yes. l am not a British subject. was
born in Canada, but became of age In Amer
lea; have been IN America ten years, and am
voter in Louis ana. About my stopping in
Memphis when en- route TO Mississippi, 10 in
Quire into the affairs OF that state, and then
saying found most money on he Democratic
side, is also false. 1 arrived in Memphis Sep.
TENDER 18th, at one o'clock in the morning,
and took the two O'Clock train the same day
for Sardis, Mississippi, which gave me only
four hours in Memphis During those hours l
only saw one man with whom / sm acquaint-
ed, Alfred FrOman, editor Of the Planet, who
introduced me to Mr.. Bob Church, a very wor-
thy gentleman as far as / know, aad had 10
conversation with him of a political nature.
He is there in Memphis, and knows the truth
OF what l assert. 1t was published in several
papers that was 30 speak at the Sardls dem
onStration on Septem Der 3Oth, and there are
several gentlemen in Mississippi. among
whom are ii. H. Chalmers, OF HetnandO, and
J. Z. George, OF Jackson, who were expecting
my presence in Mississippi. Further, Ed
Shaw, in referring TO the inquiries which he
SAYS made SAYS: These are his own words"
Now how does he know those were my words?
He says he never saw me before; then, Of
course, he could not tTuthfUlly assert,
of his own knowledge, whether those
were my words or not, or L WEB
surely could not have acted so hasely as to re-
port those words as having come from my lips.
II h. did would like 10 know Il. Shaw also
stated that "Eou1ger was sitting Boosting Of
what lac had received, dressed up with Kid
gloves" sam Ireland hiss asked me several
times what received, and told him in the
forenoon that as far az money was concerned
my visit to the State was com paratively mis-
sionary one, my expenses, OF course, hafb en-
paid, but that If money had been my sole OBJ
ject / should have taken the other side, as
they tine pretended Republicans of Mississippi
pi) had stolen everything from that State and
knows told him this. Right here permit me
to dlgress little by saying that on n Y arrival
at Sardis was given rooms 1T the house of a
coiored man, Henry Taylor. Well, about
eleven o'clock, while was lookiJ over the
"black code" of Mississippi, a certain gentle.
man, Republican, called to see me,
teacher in Sardis, who, By the way,
had shown me the way TO Henry TaylOr's,
introducing me to this Republican Official he
withdrew and the official remained. He com.
mencec talking, and IN few minutes
termed the conclusion that his business was
not what he said It was-merely 10 pay his re-
spe.ts, etc. IendeavoIed to place him at ease
and lRughingly said 10 him: Look here,
y
In coming here, so out with it; you may say
anything you want to, and viii not tell ii, If
do, l won't use your name. OF course you
know my obi Get in coming here" thought
he was one OF the disaffected ones and wanted
70 tell me of his wrongs, etc. After repeated
assurances from me, TO my utter aSionish-
ment he said: You don't live in this state,
OF course IL you mas speeches here you must
be paid for it. and Ozanne says If you want
money, Why name yogr price, ana On, not maze maze
was, and for him TO explain himself properly.
He told me VINO 0zaune was-the Radical
sheriff Of Pamela county and that If would
name what l thought would Justify me-"
and agree TO leave Immediately, and not make
a speech in the State any where, could have
the amount be ore day. / told him bat
Ozanne either thought was fool or ha8
mistaken idea OF his (the officialS) common
sense. I told him that money was very
pleasant thing 70 have, but l could not ae-
cept his offer. ! state this truthfully, and if
there is q denial, / will name the party who
visited me. If money had been my object
should have accepted his offer. did not de-
cline because claim TO be $50 honest IN my
sentiments" but for this reason solely, l
party, who have made me the object OF their
especial hatred for five long years, and had
seen 10 IL that / was ostracised in hotels
churches, ana on the streets, AMI in society
generally for their lies, aud would telegraph
ahead OF me, 10 friends of thelfs: younger
Is coming; give him rough deal, etc." Anew
ored men had 10 promise 10 do all they cOu'd
for our party" else they could not get the
position OF school teacher, or IL they did get
the appointment, not one cent of pay could
they get Till they had shown their loyalty"
twas one of that number, and have felt the
pang, and as this letter viii be
read by hundreds of school teachers all over
the country; when they come 10 what have
Just stated they VIII say, Let that man be
Who he may, he has told the truth Now,
the boating. / did say to Sam Ireland, when
he continued the conversation against my
wishes, at is too late now 10 talk ABOUT what
miolt have been dOnH.W He sitting there
ostensibly for the purpose OF friendly chat
in reality 10 indirectly array or infleme the
minds OF those colored men against me; else
why did be continue the conversation several
times when IL had ended? Why did ne call
Orange Brunt 20 the crowd and ask him 70
tell them the kind OF speeches had made?
have said nothing heretofore of Irela d or
FrOman, bntif they want TO play the game of
ventilation l am willing. As for the kid
gloves 1 had them on generally wear them
when have got them anu desire TO- They are
a very pleasant thing 10 wear, and presume
Hon. o. Edward Shaw would wear them also,
II he has not, after innumerable attempts. ex
hausJed all hopes Of ever 1nqlug pair 10 fit.
As further proof OF my first statement, 1
have to ssy that Alfred FrOman was sitting
next 10 me during the en- ire conversation,
and knows that shaw did conduct himself as
] stated, for when shaw had gone Froman,
seeing felt bad at his treatment, used these
words: tom, am sorry Shaw acGed So, but
you must Lot mind It; you don't know whas /
do; he was doing thai simply for effect II is
all night. There Is going 10 be an election
held here, and know wuEt he Is working
after" I said 10 FTomsn, "Thst may be al
true, but he had no right to take advantage
when 1 was sitting down and unaTrned and
had said nothing to lead TO such action on his
part" then used these words 81 viii see II
the citizens Of Mem pnis Will allow ssassins-
ton IN their streets and are POweIless 10 check
II. ! stood by The people of VI Mississippi, white
and black, VINO desired good SbVernment, for
SIX weeks, when my life was at stake, ard II
the citizens OF Memphis can't protect me a
few houTs. why. you bet the people OF Missis-
sippi Will" Fronlan is there, and let him au-
sWer II he thinks 1 have not told the Truth.
when the police bad come and gone Church
ordered Younger from his HOUSE. The pro-
Driety Of my remaining was brought mp Gy
the captain OF police, who used these words as
near as can remem Der, TO Mr.. Church: "Bob,
II YOU think there will be any danger, or don't
want Younger to stay, why lie had better find
quarters elsewhere, and Mr.. Church turned
10 me and said: "Mr. Younger, would rather
that yon do not remain," at the same time eX-
pressing diss8tisfs elton at being told he would
be held responsib BILE for my lie; and immg d.
Rtely one OF The colOred men remarked in toe
hearing OF the captain OF police, III you STAY
here these nig--Ts will Kill you" To which
the captain replied, ~ guess not" / then
turned 70 60 In the house and get my baggage.
About being Invited into the parInrs OF tue
citizens Of Misslssippt. etc, l said utis: fhat
N all my travels, and during my entire pOliti-
cal career, had.neyer mel with Il better re
CepItOn Than MiEsisSiEsDi. lhal 1 tnaugl.f