Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-07-21

the speeches and Generous
Cheers OF Applause
Pursuant to notice the Democracy of the
6rst ward met at the corner of jackson and
Main, where was erected stand and the nee
sary seats for speakers. The crowd num-
bered at least FIVE hundred persons, and was
composed of white and colored, and of every
nationality, who lent an interest and patience
that was indeed hattering, considering the
extreme hot weather and the fact of its being
Saturday night, when all business for Sun
day is generally transacted by the people.
GENERAL CAN'T
was the first speaker introduced, and owing
to the absence of our reporter when he was
spanking we are unable to give even brief
substance of his remarks. 1t suffice to say
that he handled the opponents well, and
showed the people the evil folly of listening
to the promises made by the Natlonal-Re-
publicans, whose only gain was 'ofhce" and
the return to the oppressive rule
of Radical days now buried for
evermore. He excoriated the Avalanche
for Its present course, and hope for the day
when 1t would return to its friends
and repent of its evil ways. He liked the
paper because it was spicy, but he could not
tolerate it as an organ for pure Democrats.
He dwelt at length upon the principles of the
two parties, the Republican and the Demo-
cratic, and elected applause from his hearers
for the sound doctrines given them. He illus
trated his speech with many amusing anec-
dotes, and made the audience feel that it
would not do to leave the Democratic party
and follow blind gods.
MIR. PETERS
was next introduced, and reviewed at great
length the present condition of the country
as compared under Republican rule a few
honE nd bod fIn
present go and join the opposition to undo
the good that has been accomplished. Voice,
"No!"l He believed not. He then show
ed that the purpose of the Republicans was
to gain control of the August election that
they may be able to be strengthened for the
canvass for congress. He then asked if the
friends of the present good govern
ment would now desert the Democratic par
ty, and give assistance to return the party to
power that has brought the country to ruin
and almost to bankruptcy. He pictured the
sad result of such step, and said it would
give the Republicans power again, and fit
them to again overthrow the Presidency OF
1880. After reviewing national issues, he
spoke of the efforts of the Nationals to beat
one of the best men on the Democratic ticket,
DIR. N. C. Perkins, whom he presented to the
people in a pure light. He then took
up the nomination OF General Cor
don, and pictured him as
man whose honesty and integrity could not
be questioned. and whose ability for filling
better found. He then spoke of Captain
Black, a gentleman who needed no recon-
mendations. He had nothing to say against
Dwyer personally, but, viewing the political
outlook and interest of the people, he must
admit that Dryer has taken a step that he
will regret In after days, In lending
his name to destroy the best in
tIn Ont
He spoke of the two houses of congress, and
asked what could be expected of one house
Democratic and the other Republican. Until
this is changed, and that both are Democrat
ic, no relief can come that we all expect.
But the Democrats have retrenched expenses
all in their power, and showed the best his
tory for honesty and good government under
the circumstances. But elect the two
houses Democratic, and we will have
more money, and our property fur
Their relieved from heavy taxation.
When we view the political outlook and the
efforts of the Radicals to curry the day as re-
CARDS the lower house of congress and to OBJ
tain power of the national government, we
should stand more firm and united against
their evil Vaccinations. He called upon the
audience to stand firm short while longer,
and the good interest of every man will be
obtained. He spoke in eloquent terms of An
drew Johnson as being one of the chief lead
ers in giving every foreign and native born
the great freedom they enjoy. He appealed
to the Irishmen that the Democrats have ever
dealt fairly with them at all times and will
ever do so in future. Applause
=. MIR. ROBERT j. BLACK
said it was the first time he was ever called
upon to make speech. He had no expe-
rience in such; he was a worklngman, and
therefore know not how to talk. Give him
work to do an6-ie was at home, but to speak
upon matters that he ought to speak, he
knew not how to go about it. He referred to
how the convention had nominated HIM, and
how he appreciated the act. He said Mr..
Reilly, the present incumbent was a gentle
man in every sense, and that ne nn mad
officer from the first day he entered the Office
to the present day. He spoke of his
opponent, Mr.. Dwyer, as gentleman and a
good man, and did not doubt he had capa-
bilitles for filling the Office, but he felt that
he (Black) was certain he could fill the office,
for he had experience of ten years In the
courthouse, and knew full well what was ex-
pected of him. AS far as the Irishmen were
concerned, no distinction was made between
them and the American people. All were
alike. 1t was true they had been defeated
in their choice for the Office in which he
was nominated, but it was not through the
means of distinction of Irish or other ma
tionality. He then stated what extravagant
ideas the people held about the fees of the
county court clerks Office, and showed to the
audience the expenses necessary to run the
office, and who paid them, and that after all
this he doubted whether Mr.. Reilly ever
made twenty thousand dollars year. If he
was elected he would publish, whenever called
upon, or at the end of every year during his
term, full statement of all business done by
him, and show to the people what was done
n n M
ised he would treat every man alike, and
make no distinction whatever with those who
had business to transact with him. He re-
viewed other questions, and begged the audi
ence to excuse him as speech-maker. He
then retired, amid much applause and many
loud calls for "Horrigan."
CAPTAIN ROBERT B. HUTCHINSON
was then next introduced, and prefaced his
remarks by saying that he did not seek the
Office, but his lawyer friends went to work
and nominated him, for which he returned
all his warmest thanks. After reviewing at
length the affairs of the present government,
compared with that before the war, and of
the Republican party with that of the Demo
Gratis, he advised his audience that now was
the time to stand frmer and closer to accom-
plish the great object of every lover of lib
erty and good government. He reviewed at
great length national issues. He spoke of
the complaint of the large fees
and salaries paid officers, and asked why
was thisP The Shelby county legislative del
egation did all in their power to reduce them,
but the other parts of the State failed to dc
their duty, and how, then, could the Demo-
Gratis reduce expenses when it was not in their
power? He dwelt upon other subjects, and
hoped the first of August would find all Dem
ocrats united, and the whole ticket elected.
GENERAL HoRRIGAN
was next introduced, and expressed great sat-
isfaction at being able to meet the people OF
the first ward. He said he was nominated
for Judge of the criminal court, and if he was
elected, he would prove to the people that
the assertions that have been cast
against him were false and infamous
He did not desire the nomination.; but as il
was rendered him he could not decline it.
He denied the charge that if he was elected
he would soon after resign to give place to
another. He then spoke of his opponent, and
asked if it was justice for him [Scruggs] to
go running around telling saloon-keepers,
keepers of gaming-houses and
houses of ill.fame what he'would do if elect
ed. He questioned its propriety, and said he
! would never do such acts. If the people
wantedshlm they could elect him; If not, they
could leave him out. But, if elected. he
would deal justice alike to the rich and the