Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-02
M. T. WILLIAMSON FOR US. MARSHAL

M. T. WILLIAMSON FOR US MARSHAL
News was received early yester-
terday afternoon that the President
had sent in the name of General
Milton T. illiamson for marshal
of the district of West Tennessee.
He is a decided and consistent Re-
publican of many years standing,
but is thoroughly competent, and is
not Objectionable to any large class
of our people. We presume that he
will be confirmed by the senate
without much opposition, will give
his bond without trouble and enter
upon the duties Of the Office with
out delay. This will be a great re-
lief to some of his Democratic adj
mirers here who have tried for over
two years to have HIM appointed
city comptroller. This effort has
signally failed, and we learn that
more recently it has been proposed
to make him city tax collector in
place of Fred Schaper, who has held
the position so long. He has struck
something better now, and outside
of those who supported or Sympa-
thized with Garrett, luther or
other applicants, very few in
this community viii feel any
special regret. He viii make q
good officer, if we are not mistaken.
He is an old neighbOr and friend Of
the President; came from the
came town in Ohio; belonged to
the same militia company long be-
fore the E2r, and never became es-
trangsd personally or politically.
President Hayes wished TO do some
thing fr Williamson sooner, but
never had what he considered a fair
opportunity until nov. General
Williamson served in the legislature
Of this State in 1873, but being a
Republican in a Democratic legisla-
ture was not able TO accomplish
much for his immediate cOnstrtu-
ents. He is remarkably well yersed
in financial questions, and in mat
ters Of detail is really an expert.
He has filed various public posi-
lions since be came here with
the Federal army during the
war. Among others was dep
uty county tax-collector or clerk
under William McLaine until
that officer handed in too
many checks and got into trouble.
More recently he has been city
register. His qualifications are
such that he has never had any
trouble in securing some kind Of a
public Office requiring a high order
of talent and technical knowledge.
President Hayes has quit appoint
ing Democrats as a concession to
the claims Of his own party. This
need not be wondered at SO long a;
men who do party service feel tina.
they have a right to ask for som,
share Of the patronage at the dis
posal of that party. Major Mix.
Waldron was a Democrat up to thI
time Of his appointment as mar
shall, and since then has, at least
preserved a strict neutrality, ant
has made an efficient officer. Blu
that was not enough the Republi
cans made a terrific war on hin
until they got him out. His cas-
affords an example to all Democrat
who sit on the fence waiting to b
kidnapped and led over into tn
Republican camp with an oficii
moose around their necks and
government muzzle on their mouth
A lifelong Republican who di
service for principles sake, whe
there were no rewards in sight, ca.
criticize his party to any extent
feeling that he has a right to do 81
but the new convert can enjoy n
such blessed privilege without bein
suspected Of loyalty and speedi'
reminded that be was once
Democrat. General Williamson h,
many friends among the Democrat
but has alNays been a Republics