Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-07-13
WHAT EX.CANDIDATEs FOR THE
PRESIDENCY SAY.

Whatever pertains to the pollucal
contest into which the country has re-
Gently been launched possesses just
now 3 more than ordinary interest. The
Democratic voters are anxious to know
what the leaders say-what those gen.
tIemen whom they regarded their sec
ond, third or fourth choice for the Presi-
dency, perhaps, have said touching
nomination which, while it brought dis
appointment, has, more than any other
possibly could, unified the Democracy
and strengthened it for the great work
of overthrowing and utterly routing
Radicalism. This is natural. While
selecting Tilden as their Observation-Disclosures
in the war for REFORM" they do not for
get either the abilities or the position in
the party of his competitors for the
nomination. They are not unmindful
of The services of Hendricks, espe-
cislly during the past eixteen
years of Radical misrule; they still
have an ardent attachment and
admiration for Hancock; they remem-
Der the scholarly and remarkable efforts
in behalf Of Democracy by Charles
Francis Adams, made in the very hot
bed of Republicanism. The dignihed
bearing and lofty statesmsnship of
Baysrd still lives with them, noble
example for the aspiring young men OF
the party, and even Governor Allen, OF
Ohio, crechety and garrulOus, retains
their esteem and respect for an honest
and manly avOwal Of his opinions, not
withstanding those opinions, judged by
present party standards, are heterodox
to the last degree. The Democracy
have respect for the old man, and will
continue to have, notwithstanding be is
sore and disappointed and gives utter
snce to that disappointment in words
that prove how sore it is. They viii not
allow the childisbness Of the following
uttersnces to blind them as TO the serv-
ices which have made Bill Allen an
historic figure, not only in Ohio State
politics but in the national contests for
fifty years. They will forget that
he said this, aud regard him in every
sense, SIS he himself desires, out Of the
canvass:
With regard to the work done by the
st, Louis convention ] hsve nothing to
say, | do not propose TO take any de-
cided stand in support OF Mr.. T1ldeD,
nor will use any influence l may have
against him. Beyond taking an inter
est in the affairs of my fellow-citizens, l
have forever and irrevOcably done with
politics. Three years ago, at the call OF
the united Democracy OF the great State
OF Ohio, and at the sacrifice OF my per-
sonal fnclinations and comfort, con-
sented TO issue from my retirement here
and enter the field OF active political
strife. feel very keenly and gratefully
the honor that was conferred upon me
then, and the honor my fellow-DemO-
Gratis did me by mentioning my name
in connection with another high office.
But return now to my books, and my
old, secluded, peaceful life, without a
single pang OF regret.
The Democrats Of all the States, as well
as those OF Ohio, can afford TO forget and
forgive lukewarmness that, if there
was any strength in Mr.. Allen more
than there is in any other Of the rank
and file of the Democratic party, would
injure us more than open opposition, in
view of the many straightforward
speeches OF Hendricks, who, in response
to midnight serensde, after the ratifi'
cation meeting Of Thursday night, at
indianapolis, made a brief speech, clos
ing in the following language:
would not say a word against Gov
ernor Hayes. / would speak Of him as
well as his nearest friend, hut his cleo
ton is but q continuance IN power OF
the men who have controlled politics
and the appointees OF Grants admins
ton. II elected, can he disregard Gov
ernor Morton's power in Indiana, Cam
eron's sway in Pennsylvania, or Conk-
Iing's Iordship in New York? They say
he is an honest man. Was not the same
said OF General Grant four years ago?
In 8 speech which made in the Acad-
envy of Music, the first in my canvass
for governor, / said that II left alone
Grant would make q better President,
but the surroundings, the influences and
the political power that would control
his administration would bring upon the
people the ills which we now deplOre. /
nave been informed that during the
next week l vii! be formally notified Of
my nomination on the ticket at st.
Louis. Twill then announce my action,
and trust it will be satisfactory to the
Democracy Of Indiana.
In addition to this, we must not over
look what he said in an interview in
the Nashville american, in reply to
question whether the repeal Of the re-
sumption act was q condition of bis &C
ceptance:
oh, no (ssid he); there are no condi-
lions expressed. i wish 10 see the Demo
cratic house, by its own act, absolutely
settle the question OF Interpretation OF
the platform on currency. The day Of
adjournment is near, and would like