Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-05

Special TO the Memphis Appeal
SENAToBIA, MISS, August 4.-Tbe
Democracy of Tate county held grand
ratification meeting near this place to-
day, to indoTss the nomination of Til
den, Hendricks and Manning. There
was a great Outpouring Of the people,
including srge number Of ladies, not.
withstanding the clouds threatened to
interfere seriously with the proceedings
of the day. A brass band RECALLED the
enthusiastic crowd. Hon. ]. 8 Jones,
the chairman Of the Democratic execu-
tive committee Of Tate county, opened
the ceremonies. A platform and suit
able resolutions being adopted, Colonel
Van II. Manning, Of Marshall, was
loudly called for. He was the chosen
speaker of the day, and he had selected
the occasion to open the CAM
paign in this congressional
district. He was introduced to the au.
dience by Colonel J. B. Morgan, of De-
Soto, In a most eloquent aud appropri-
ate speech, which was loudly appiauied.
Colonel Manning spoke for two hours.
His speech was one OF the finest efforts
Of his life. He discussed the great nation
al questions of the day, and reviewed
the Republican administration and
party in all Its long list Of enormities Of
corruption, extravaganza and bad faith
with the people. He handled his argu.
ment with q power, and fkill and elo-
queDce that carried conviction to every
mind. He touched upon the affairs CT
Mississippi, and compared the rule of
the late Republican administration with
nj nsunn0TonU toll
ing argument in favor of Mississippi's
present administration. He made a
very heartfelt sllusion to the good feel.
ing the white people of the south enter
tanned toward the colored people, and
the strong desire that all felt to see them
enjoy their rights rs citizens and become
happy, peaceful and prosperous, not
withstandlng the Republican party had
made every effort to epgender hatred
and trouble between the races. He
closed with fsir tribute to Tilden and
Hendricks, and said he felt that the
patriotic Heart OF the nation would elect
these pure and fearless statesmen to the
highest offices in the gift of the people
Manning's speech created q profound
impression, and it swept away all differ
ences engendered in the late bitter can
vass for the nomination. Taylor men
and Manning men came forward and
grasped hands across the chssn. They
We'd with each other in giving sssur,
ances of a warm and hearty support, and
congrstulating him on his opening
speech. Citizens from the several coun-
ties in the district were here, anxious
to hear their able standard bearer.
Harmony is fully restored in the ranks
Of the Democratic parry in this dis
trict. With proud and lofty patriotism,
preferences have been laid
aside, and the Democracy of the second
district will move solidly
and grAndly to the support of the nomi.
nee. After Colonel Mauning's speech
was concluded, the crowd was invited
to partake of basket dinner. Luxuries
and substantials filled long tables in the
shady grove on Hickahala creek, and
ali Toasted to their hearts content. This
is great people, and they live in a great
Patriotism is indigenous to
the south. 1t lives in the air, and the
people breathe it in every breath.