Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-05
speech Of Hon. Casey Young.

FELLOW CITIZ LENS A little more
than two years ago a convention of the DEM
ocratlc- Conservative party OF Shelby, Fsyet!e
and Harden an counties assembled in this
hail, and with kindness that appealed most
strongly to my attitude, bestowed upon me
the nigh honor of a nomination. as the caudl-
date of that party to represent this district in
the lower house of the American congress.
Soon after this event so tlatteTing to D Y pride
the people ratified at the ballO. -0ox the action
oi the cOnN entiOn by a ma ajOrlty VIII ch haI
no reason 10 anticip2 2te, and which was to me
& most pleasant ana agreeable su prise.
Grateful for 81 striking and expressive sn ev-
idence of popular favor, sccep ed the high
trust thus cOnfided 20 my charge with full
appreciation OF its imp irtance; a Just con-
c. vpt-on Of the grave duties u imposed upon
me; fixed purpose TO guard II with vigilance
and integrity, and with an earnest, eincere
desire to administer IL alone for the public
good. WITH this resolve and with this aim,
| took my departure nearly one year ago for
the CAPT al OF the nation 20 assume tbs posi-
ton 10 watch had besn call. d by the voice
OF the people, and during he nine monu
that 1 rema aimed at my post, / en-
deavored to keep constantly in view
the Importance OF my duties,
the Just expectation of my friend land the in
tere,t OF my constituents OF every class and
party. If ! have not succeeded in accomplish
ing oil that my own ambition coveted or the
public expected, l c n at jeast lay before my
constituents an official record filled with en-
deavOrs OF constant efforts to serve them; al d
IL II is rot brilliant with the light OF genius
aud Statesman ship, II Is, am slad to know,
urstained with dlsnonOr or corruption. One
of Inc n chest and purest graf. .fcations have
had afforded me during my entire life is the
warm approval OF my official conduct which
have Ieceived from those who placed their
10 ilcal interests in my banus. That ap-
pruvsl, expressed by a unanimous renOmina-
lion by a convention of delegates OF high
character and rgspecta bilIty, without single
voice being raised against me places me under
a debt OF gratitude 10 the people Of this dis
tricL which l S ncer' ly trust shall in the fu-
ia e be able, in some measure, to discharge.
RATIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENT.
In presenting myself before you 10 ask
gain your ratification and Endorsement of
the action Of The convention which a second
t!tue selected me- TO represent you 10 congress,
1 feel IL ms duty to give you my views upon,
al least, some OF the more prominent aud I'M
pnrtaut questions of public interest which a-a
now before the eyes Of the Amer. c. n
geoEle demands z their earnest and caretL.
cons liberation. The ultimate determination
ol some OF The questions which shall discuss
tod V. and dUing this canvass involve in n
large degree not only the weil-oeing, but the
very existence o! our government in the form
and for the pulp seS designed by It's founders.
And in 1heIr discussion 1 SHAH rndeayor to
observe that decorum OF manner, that moder-
alton Of opiuiou and temperance OF speech
that should, in ms ludgmE ut, characterize the
consideration OF issues so grave and impOT-
t4nt. / suall seek 10 avoid IhaI line of arzu-
mcut Whi=h spIin- from an lutOlerant split,
a VindiCtive and gttleDt temper, "A rash as
sumption OF superior virtue and wisdom, and
a Gee K less disregard Of pro Jrlety and decency,
all Of " bich, unfortunately, Is but too often
exhibited in american politics. In what l
shall say / am not speaking alone 10 the Dem
O Tatic parry, out TO the honest men Of every
party in the land who desire 20 Fee peace and
irsternar feeiing prevail throughout ali our
borders, cOutentnent in every household, aUd
prosperity and happiness blessing the people
OF every section of our common country; who
desire to see the management Of public affairs