Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-01-05
Mass.MeetIng at Desoto.

At q mass-meeting OF the citizens OF
DeS oto, held at the courthouse en- the
third dsy of January, 1873, Colonel T.
b. Jones, chairman of the Democratic
Conservative central club, called the
NEE ting to order. He stated that he
called it for the purpose of giving an
expression Of choice between Hons. L.
Q G. Lamar and /. Y. George for United
states senator, but il 1t be the wish OF
the citizens in after d ance to make 1t q
nsss-meeting, he would put the ques-
ton, which was carried.
On motion, Colonel T. B. Jones was
appointed chairman, and Colonel +. LIS
bauve secretary.
Mr.. w. d. Howe submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
ResoJUed, That we congratulate the
Democratic-C Conservative patty OF Mis-
sissippi upon the auspicious victory that
crowned the efforts OF her patriotic citi.
zens in the last election to overthrow
the reign Of ignorance and corruption,
and pledge ourselves not to relax IL our
duty until the State is restored to the
rule Of her own people, and carpetbas-
ger and corrupionist expelled from pla-
ces Of power.
Resolved, That in fl ing office the
State Is too poor to give office to any as
3 rewsrd for duty well done; that Mis-
sitslppi needs the aid, and is entitled to
the services, Of any and all her sons in
whatsoever position they can bsst serve
the public good, and that the present
time will surely find work for al to do
to reap the fruits Of the victory We have
achieved.
Resolued, That it is the opinion of
this meeting that the high position now
beld by Hon. l.. Q c. Lamar in the
DsmOcrstie-CoDservative perry Of the
country, sDd in the congress Of the
United States, the universal respect in
which he lie held by the whole peoI le,
his elOquence, his courage, and his de.
vOtion 10 the south, pointhim out as the
rignt and proper person TO represent us
in the United States senate, and that we
would rejoice st his election by the pres
ent legislature.
Dr.. L. L. Saunders offered the follow.
ing ss 8 substitute to the above:
We, the citizens OF DeSOto, looking
bsck from our present standpoint upon
our recent important and exciting can
vsss, aud our glorious triumph in the
election Of the men of our choice, are
more fully convinced than ever of the
made OF good, true and Intelligent men
to represent Us and our interests in the
councils Of our State; therefore, be il
Resolved, Having implicit trust and
confidence in the integrity and ability
OF our representatives, we feel that it is
unnecessary ard unwarIauted, ,uEder ex-
isting circumstances, for Aco1f fl ling con-
stitueney to tramel their judgments or
attempt to control their actions by any
instruction whatever, in regard 10 tbs
casting OF their votes for United States
senator, or upon any other question that
may arse not discussed durlng the can.
vass
Which, on motion OF Mr. w. w. J.
A Boon, was laid on the table by az
overwhelming msjority.
TIE vote was then taken on the ORR
ginal resolutions, which were adopted.
The Press and Times, Memphis AP-
PEAL and the Jackson Clarion were re-
quested to publish these proceedings,
and copy thereof be sent TO our State
senators and representatives in the Leg
islatuTe
After three cheers for Lsmsr the
meeting adjourned.
- T. B. JONES, Chairman.
6. LABAUyF, Secretary.