Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-22
H COUNTY TICKET.

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The county convention which
met at the Exposition yesterday
concluded its labors at a late hour
last night, or we might say, at an
early hour this morning. A synop-
teal report appears elsewhere, IN
addition to that of yesterday.
Sheriff Anderson's denomination
on the first ballot over a gentleman
of exceptional fitness and popular
ity, Colonel Geo. R. Powell, was a
rare compliment, one perhaps with
out precedent in the history OF
Shelby county conventions. Mr..
Anderson has made such an ex-
cellent Sheriff that he came in
strong from city and country. 1t
was to be apprehended that ne
would lead off, but his most san
guine friends did not expect a
nomination on the first ballot. The
fact of being the present incumbent
worked greatly in his favor, as it
usually does. Possession is nine
points in the law and at least seven
in politics-caeteriS pGribuS. The
bar is united in ~attesting that
Mr.. Anderson is prompt,
courageous and most efficient
Sheriff, and the public has
slowly come to understand that a
good sheriff cannot be picked up
every day, and when found deserves
to be continued longer than the
probationary period of two years
The term of this Office ought to be
at least six years, under proper re-
strictions. This would insure
greater efficiency, and give the
officer a chance to collect a consid-
cradle portion of his fees, and come
out of the office even, or possibly
ahead. For County Trustee there
wasno contest. Our venerable anC
esteemed fellow-citzen, Col. j. j
Rawlings, was unanimously nOml
mated, and will have no oppo'
sition. Shelby county hon
ors herself in recognizing tn
merits of such a fine old gentle
man at a time when the office
particularly acceptable. The ofiC
by act of the late Legislature vii
hereafter embrace the duties of Ia
Collector. The pay is limited t
$4,000, which is enough, and save
to the people $4,000 or $4,000 pc
annum in official fees. Colonel I
Il. Logwood, the next Crimint
Court Judge, was only nominate
at the close of a long and warm
contested, but friendly struggl
His competitors were his equals ]
every respect, and therefore his tt
umph is the more signal. lie hi
been ever a faithful, working Den
ocrat, and will wear his homo
worthily. He is a high tone
gentleman, the soul Of Chi
airy, and will grace the benc
He was a gallant soldier, is a LAY
yer of many years practice al
qualified for the position Of Grin
nal Court Judge. General Cord
will probably be elected witho
opposition as Attorney General
the Bartlett Circuit Court. He
too well known to require indol
ment. He holds the position Il
by virtue of an appointment II
his old army comrade, Cover
John G. Brown, and has 81
such satisfaction that he recei
on the first ballot a la
vote from the city and country
was easily nominated on the I'll
ballot. Two Of these nominees
will be seen, were nominated
years ago on the Bartlett platf
and elected by overwhelming
ioritiss under that splendid m
ment. This ticket comes in
regular line Of succession and
doubtless be supported the san
if a resolution pledging the
gates to abide by the action Of
convention had not been laid OIL
table.
THE Cincinnati CONNIE