Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-16

the last five or six years he has de-
voted himself assidiously to his
profession as a lawyer, and has
mingled but little in politics. Yet
he has kept well posted, and is
familiar with the feelings, wants
and interests of the people who
have again called him from retiracy
to the front. He is a man OF
decided views upon all vital
questions, and of a progressive
nature hat many people would
set down as aggressive. We feel
assured that all his zeal and
earnestness in this campaign will
be directed by sound Judgment ;
that his fearless honesty and in
tegrty will overcome any personal
opposition that may spring up, and
that he will lead the ticket at the
ballot box. DR.. Maddox is a most
excellent gentleman. He is a fluent
speaker, an earnest, intelligent
worker, and will bring up his part
of the line.
The nominee for Floater, to rep
resent Fayette and Shelby counties,
is W. A. Collier, a young lawyer OF
positive character, clear views and
high standing, morally, socially and
at the bar. He is young in years,
but old in experience and judg-
ment. He had the nerve last night
to declare himself for low taxes and
a compromise of the State debt in
advance of the resolutions after
ward adopted, and was thus nomi-
mated by reclamation, which shows
not only his temper, but that of the
convention.
For the lower house from this
county we have Messrs. M. D.. L.
-
Stewart, George B. Peters, D. P.
MADDEN, Ben Eiseman, h. T..
Douglass and ". H. Nelson. The
last two represent the country; the
Others the city. Colonel Stewart
is one Of the best posted men in
the county on public affairs. He
has been in Office for many years
and in various positions, and has
been faithful to every trust and
efficient to a degree above crit
cism. The old cry Of ofice-seeker
falls to the ground when we re-
member that he has only been
elected once by the people since the
war, and that the position fol
which be is now nominated is one
of great expense, and that what
ever honors attach are dearly won.
His thorough knowledge of the
wants and interests of the people
will enable him to be a most usefu.
and influential member of the
Legislature, who will give his whole
time and energies to his duties.
Mr.. George B. Peters needs NJ
Endorsement. His nomination wal
but an expression of the esteem il
which he is held in this commu
nifty. He referred in his acceptanc,
to his legislative record and upol
that was nominated. He is a tire
less worker, favors low taxes ant
all Just measures of retrenchmen
and reform compatible with tn
efficiency of the public service. TIL.
people can rely upon him as com
peteut and trustworthy.
Messrs. MADDEN and Eisemal
represent our large commercial an
business interests. They are first
class, solvent business men, {
large means, liberal ideas and IN
swerving integrity. They al
esteemed and respected at HON,
aud can be trusted with the gray
affairs of State. The mercanti
classes will be well represented, an
will rally to their support. FL
, once Memphis, with her vast con
i mercial interests, will be repr
sented in the Legislature by leadir
merchants.
Messrs. Douglass and Nels(
' represent the country. They Ii
outside of the city and are me
excellent gentlemen, intelliger
worthy and competent. Altogeth'
~ we regard it as a strong ticket-o
y that will work and win over a
Radical ticket that can be put
~ the field. 1t will command
Nc confidence and respect of the co
= munity, and we believe will g.
'er general satisfaction, and VIII