Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-07-27
Besides the Candidates, there were Hon.
Casey Young, General Luke e.
Wright, Colonel CAN'T and
Ex-Att0rney Hanson,
Who Entertained the Assemblage with
Well-Timed and Eloquent Addresses
upon the Vital Questions. of
the HOur-Pinch is All
Right.

EdmundSon presided as chairman, and the
Polebearers brass band rendered choice
music, which had the effect of healing for the
time being the dissensions created by differ
ences of opinion during the day.
HON. CASEY YOUNG
was the first gentleman introduced. His ap-
pearance on the stand was the signal for
grand hurrah. After explaining the diff
culties he was laborlng under from the effects
of speeches made during the past two weeks,
he congratulated the people upon their full
attendance and promised not to detaln them
longer than he could possibly help. He again
reviewed the actions and abuses OF the power
that now sought to be reinstated In the Fed
eral government, and showed that what they
would now do at the head of the country,
they certainly would do in Shelby county
after the next election In August. Mr..
Young, In his speech, entered
into full details concerning every
branch of the government, and dwelt at
length upon the national finances. He was
listened to throughout with strict attention,
and at times elected applause.
COLONEL CAN'T
was next introduced, and in his happy and
effective manner of talking and relating an
ecdotes, brought down the house." as 1t
were. The colonel needs ONLY make his ap-
pearance at any meeting or gathering, and
the white and black, high and low, will have
have him give them drops of wisdom and
gallons of fun. The National darkies, and
the National men of all nations were deeply
''sunstruck' by this gentleman, and if he
would only repeat the ticks the victory would
be safe.
GENERAL LUXE e. WRIGHT
said while we accord all citizens of this land
the free exercise of their political rights, we
do think they should not go off blindly into
darkness, but come to the front and make
every effort to carry forward those things
which are for the best interests of the land.
He would like to see them lay aside all politi-
cal weapons and become equal, that every
man may act for himself; but as long as we
suffer ourselves to be divided by opinions,
ceedings were laid before the first ward, to
prove that no injustice had been done, or if
any, it was not intended by the Democratic
party. All parties erred, and inasmuch as it
was charged that the convention committed
one, he would ask was it right that every
right and interest of that party should be
disregarded? He hoped not. He then coun
seled wisdom, and hoped that those who were
offended would look at all things rightly, and
continue their work in the cause of the De-
mocracy, that they may be able to gain the
ascendancy in 1880, when all relief, and a new
lease of happiness and prosperity, would be
vouchsafed the people of the entire land:
Let US be true to ourselves. General Wright
reviewed the organization of the National
party, the finances of the country, the wick
edness of the Republican rulers, and the evil
effect that would result in their restoration to
power.
G. A. HANSON.
He was not politician nor local preach
er, but layman In the Democratic party, and
has never found occasion to leave it. He
spoke of the convention and referred to
Messrs. Reilly and Duffy as representatives
Of the IRISH people, who had gone before the
convention and as being satisfied with the
manner of the nomination. Why, then,
should not the men of the first ward stand
firm. He then referred to the candi.
dates upon the ticket of the Democrats.
What had G. L. Anderson done to forfeit
the respect and esteem of every man who de-
sired faithful duties performed in Office? He
desired any man present to say why he OBJ
over the land? Why do workingmen seek
other points for work, and have the doors shut
in their faces as tramps? What has done itP
Evil legislation. And who has done the evil
legislation? The very party you are now
striving to put into power again,
the Republican M party; He then s!
opponent. Let any man ask Kortrecht If he
would not vote for Grant in 1880, a man
who has welded for the last eight
years his sole influence to place in
power the party that has almost de-
stroyed the government He then followed
the remainder OF the ticket, taking friend
and opponent. and pointing out their per-
sonal histories of tine past. He asked the
audience to view closely the difference of the
two tickets, to trace the abilities of each and
every candidate on the Democratic ticket as
compared with the National. He stated that
he was Democrat, heart and soul, and
would vote the straight ticket. He would
advise every man who loved good govern
ment to vote the straight Democratic ticket.
He then retired amid applause.
N. C. PERKINS
announced that he was a candidate for re-
election. He had faithfully served the peo-
pie in the Office of criminal court clerk, and
if elected again, he would continue to serve
to the best of his abilities. He reviewed the
course of his opponent, and pledged anew his
best efforts for the Democratic party and the
interest of the people. He was no speech
maker; therefore would give way to those
who could best entertain them.
ED woRsHAM
was next introduced, and said as he was
neither lawyer nor an orator he would not
attempt to speak. He related how he first
ventured on his duties of life as citizen,
having first sold newspapers when boy, and
conducted other business in his life In such
a manner that no exception could be made to
his character. He stood firmly on the Demo-
cratic platform, and would accord the same
privilege of action to every man who would
differ from him. He promised, if elected, to
earnestly and faithfully discharge the duties
of his office.
R. j. BLACK
followed, and said it was the second time he
had appeared before the first ward. He re-
ferred to his nomination on the Democratic
ticket, and his gentlemanly opponent, Mr..
Dwyer. He could not talk as he wished, nor
would he attempt to control any mans con-
victions. If they did not choose to vote for
him at the coming election, he trusted they
would vote for the remaining twelve candi-
dates. He referred to the abilities of all the
Democrats against the Republicans, and said
no fault could be found against them He
appealed for votes for the ticket next Thurs
day, and retired amid applause.
C. L. ANDERSON
next appeared He was not a speaker, could
not say much. All he had to say to his fell
was that whatever money he had
had been paid over where it be-
longed. All the deputies h. had appointed
were compelled to fulfill their duties. He
would refer every one interested to his past
record for all he had to say. He would ask
their votes, and if elected he again he would
continue, as he has in the past, to faithfully,
honestly and earnestly perform the duties as
fheritf of Shelby county.
GENERAL G. w. GORDON
referred to the actions of his opponent, and
to the hattery that Turner held
that he would receive the votes of the
first ward. Will he receive all the votes of
the first ward? lcries, '' MOI "No."l Will
he receive One-half? ["N9!"" ~ Will
referred to his past record at Bartlett, and
would ask all to inquire and learn if he rad
not done his duties, or if he had ever
or injured any one u.ln.
He csurted investigation of his court record
aud private character. Every man should
know who and what candidate for Office
was, and what may be expected of him. \