Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-07-25
KNOw.SeTHINGIsm REVIVED.

In the United States, 1t is emlnently
essential for the peace and quiet OF the
country and the security OF the govern
ment that there should always exist two
parties, based upon principles pertain
ing to politics as science. Political par
ties are necessary and proper in repuoh-
can governments. They serve as cheeks
and balances upon each other. But II
their aims and ends are good, and for the
benefit of the State, it is proper that
they should act openly, and in the light
of day. Every man has, or ought 10
hsve,equel interest in the welfare OF the
State. Public discussion, freedom Of
debate is secured to all. II there be
right, manifest it to the world. Itthere
be wrong, denoHnce and expose 1t. The
Democracy Of Shelby county acted up
on these principles. They have nomi-
mated their candidates in the open face
Of day. Nothing has Oeen done in the
dark. But the Radicals and Independ-
ents have adopted the tactics Of the
Know-Nothings. They are preparingto
put q full ticket in the field to
he voted for on the third Of August,
but everything is done in secret.
The American people cherish an innate
hatred for secret political organizations.
Know-Nothingism swept over the coun-
try like a simeon, and ifs opponents
were everywhere in dread Of its terrible
triumph, until the voice Of our people
sternly rebuked it and blasted it forever.
The same people of Shelby county will
arise in their majesty and defeat the COM
nation which, in its desperation, has
adopted the secret policy Of the Know
Nothings, which was to lull the people
into apathy and security while STEALTH
Iy conspiring to make successful their
nefarious schemes. If this secret COM
bination should prove successful on the
third of August, politics will become a
mystery, t'Sam" will be resurrected, and
dark lanterns will again throw a sickly
glare in the dens where men button-hole
each other In the dark. On the third OF
August next the Democracy Of Shelby
county will be confronted by a secret
organization, just as it was twenty years
ago. We warn our friends against
apathy, and would stir them up to re-
doubled exertions to crush out tais
abominabIe Know-Nothing party. We
call upon all honest men Of every creed
to unite to put down such secret political
organizations, composed OF men
who conceal their objects and
ends. 1t is time for the Democracy OF
Shelby county to arouse from its slum-
Der and prepare to defeat the machina-
tions Of these secret plotters. The man
who, in the election on the third OF
August, will permit Shelby county to
be carried by such conspiracy, because
of his apathy or want Of exertion, de-
serves the condemnation Of his own
conscience forever. Organize then,
openly; appoint your committees
openly, publish them to the world, court
investigation, urge forward your nomi-
nees and your champions everywhere
to detect and drag from their obscure
holes and corners the sneaking, under
handed plotters. Disseminate openly
documents and leave no honorable
course unpursued which will demOli=h
forever q party who will descend TO use
such deception and secrecy to secure
their unholy purposes.