Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-06-27
Meeting and Action Of the Tennessee
DelegatIOn.--Speech Of Ex.GOV-
ernOr Brown Arkansas
Pronounced for
TiIden.
Organization OF the Various State Del
gatiOns.-NeW York for Tilden---
Fierce Fight Probable
on Finance.
Prominent Names for the National Ex-
ecutive COmmIttee--Current Opin-
ion, RumOrs, Speculation,
Etc.

Hlents.

ST. LOUIS, June 26.-The rapid
growth of public sentiment in favor Of
Tilden, is the most remarkable Of re-
markable events of a political character,
in dramatic incident and memorable re-
suits. Every boat and every railroad
train that arrives at st. Louis, brings a
fresh addition to the vast crowds of del
egates and lookers-on who earnestly urge
Governor Tilden's nomination because
they believe he can beat Hayes. The
more violently brutal and blackguard of
the Tammsny delegation make them
selves heard in their peculiar way, but
do ss they will, they cannot brow bsat,
cajole or force an increase on the twelve
delegates from New York. who have ex
pressed themselves as Inclined to opp9-
sition to
THE GREAT REFORMER.
Nor can they prevent q unanimous
vote for him. That the delegates are
for Tilden for President seems to be a
faregone conclusion. Confronted with
the facts Of his real record, delegates who
a week or even few days ago were IA
vorable to Hendricks or Hancock are
changing front and preparing to close
so soon as they have fulfilled the pledges
put upon them by their State conveu-
tion. Among the rest 1 may number
our own State of Tennessee. AT
THE MEETING OF OUR DELEGATES,
which adjourned few minutes ago, a
resolution proposed by Ex. Governor J.
G. Brown was to the effect that Tennes-
see pledged herself to support the nomi-
nees, whoever they might be. Another
resolution was to the effect that after
the first ballot, on the demand of six or
more delegates, a conference for q
change of her vote would bA IN
order, On both OF these resolutions
there was singular unanimity, and up
on every resolution a harmony was
manifested that argues well for the AP-
PEAL's choice for President. Judge
Cochran, of Obion, was elected tempo
rary chairman, and John G. Burch, Of
Davidson, permanent chairman of our
delegation, John E. Helms, Of Ham
lilo, secretary; James Z. Richardson,
of Rutherford, was elected vice -presi-
dent of the convention from Tennessee; !;
J. M. Fleming, of Kaox, member OF
the committee on organization; John A.
Gardner, Weakley county, member of
the committee on credentials; A. Cald-
well, of Knox, member of the commit
tee on rules and Ex-Governor John G.
Brown, member of the committee on
resolutions. In response to call for a
speech,
GOVERNOR BROWN SAID
He wanted no political office and had
no political aspirations, but he would
labor for the good and advancement OF
the Democratic party, let who would be
leader. Colonel Burch made similar
unselfish and patriotic speech, and the
general drift and tenor of the sentiment
Of the delegation was for unity,
for success against Radicalism,
Colonel w. II. Carroll introduced res.
olution thanking General Bates for his
services In behalf Of the delegstiOn-ser-
vices which embrace the minutia of pro.
vision for the comfort and dignity Of the
representatives of Tennessee. am au-
thorized to say that
THE ARKANSAS DELEGATION
will cast solid vote for Tilden; that
Mississippi will do likewise, SO will
Alabama and Louisiana. A poll of the
Texas delegation makes 1t apparent that
fully two-thirds of them are for Tildep
General E. G. Walthal, is chairman oi
the Mississippi delegation; Mr. g. G.
Prewitt is a member OF the convention
committee on credentials; Judge A. M
Clayton, member Of the committee on
platform; Judge Locke E. Houston
vice-president of the convention; Hon
81. s. Jsrnegan, member of the com.
mittee on organization. E. Bsrksdale
OF the Jackson Clarion, was elected (
member otthe National executive com
mittee. Colonel M. G. Galloway, Of th'
Memphis APPEAL, is the choice of tht
Tennessee delegation for member of
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC EXECU
TIVE COMMITTEE,
and will most likely be elected tO.mor
row, General Bate having refused al
election in his favor. Henry Wattersop
OF the CostTier-JourudI, will be tempo
rary chairman of the convention, dis
tinction we'll deserved, and one which
as journalist and q Tennessean, 1 coul,
not fail to indorse. Captain Dan Able
some time ago a Tennessesn, has bee
elected sergesnt-st aims by the Nstlona
executive committee. The excitemen
incident to national contests by the NeN
York Democracy ever since the dsys @
the barn-burners is apparent here
Schism would seem to threaten, but onl
to threaten. Without Tilden New Yor
cannot be carried by the Democracy |
November; with him as our candidate Il
the Pfesidency, we can defeat hay'
, beyond doubt. The controlling convi
ton for the great reform governor (
New YoIk is just now overwhelming
and everything from the temporary o.
T ganlzation Of the convention, down
the employment Of pages, speaks 4
> TiIdsn in the convention. With men
|. bsrs OF the executive committee, leal
that the indications, as made apparent