Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-08-09

Third WdTd.-Oscar woodbridge, Thomas
Boyle, George Mallory, 7. M. S. Rhett, j. NJ
Greer, w. W. Reed, R.sJ. Morgan, John &
O'Neal, l.. Leatherman.
Fourth Ward.-W. D. Stratton, II. L
Bnnkley, w. S. Bruce, George S. Hayden
colored, Harry Allen, l.. NJ. Dean, NJ. d. L
| Stewart, Coleman Thomas, colored, f. w
Moore.
Fifth Ward u. w. Miller, w. L. Clapp
! George Page, g. g. Dent, L. Podesta.
| Sirth WGrd.-John Johnson, C. G. Fisher
| c. H. Brown, Tom Avant, colored.
| SeUe,ah Ward.-G. r. Phelan, Minor Meri.
wether, Scott Wilson, colored.
| Eighth Wdrd.-Orville Yerger, III. Ma
gevney, J. J. DuBose, NJ. F. Kennedy, Henry
Bunch. colored, P. NJ. Winters.
Ninth Ward l. d. Grant, G.. T. Bassett
R. +. Belts, w. b. Gibson.
Tenth Ward.-R. F. Looney, Pat Coligan
J. E. r. Ray, Charles Frazer.
| COUNTRY DELEGATES.
First District-No report
Second DiStyict.-No report.
Third DiStrict.-No report.
Fourth District report.
Fifth DiStyict.-W. T. Avery, w. B.
Waldran.
ISirth Dist,Tct-F. L. Gibson, w. R. Tay-
| lor, A. R. Pope.
.SeCenth District.-J. F. Cochran, G. w.
Gordon, D. G. Shelby.
Eighth District.-Henry Bragg, W. 7,
Bond.
Ninth DiSty'ict.-No report.
Tenth DiStTict.-No report.
EtsUenth DiStrict.-No report.
TioeLfh DiSty-ict.-L. P. G. Burtord.
Thirteenth DiStrict.-W. w. Ettler, Enoch
Ensley.
Fourteenth District.-G. B. Peters, Alfred
Freeman, colored.
Fifteenth District.-G. B. Elliott, J. P.
Prescott.
Ill
Seventeenth District.-No report.
Eighteenth DiStrict.-J. s. Galloway.
Judge Orville Yerger moved that the dis
tricts not reported be allowed to appoint del
egates and report to the secretary of the con-
Yention. Adopted.
Colonel Joseph Patterson said he was at
the judicial convention, at Nashville, and he
discovered that when the Shelby county DEL
egates were split up, they got nothing. The
delegates should be unit on all matters, and
he moved that the convention instruct the
delegates tn vote as a unit and act harmonl-
| ously. The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
1t was ruled that where vacancies occur
| and proxies have to be selected, that the al
| ternates have precedence.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Judge Orville Yerger introduced a series of
resolutions with reference to the death of the
presented the resolutions in a brief but elo-
quent speech, and paid well-deserved trIb-
ute to the memory of the lamented de-
| ceased.
Ex-Mayor Johnson seconded the resolu-
tons, which were also seconded by the chair
man, Judge Morgan, III a few appropriate
remarks.
General Gordon made an address, compli-
mentary of the deceased as citizen and faith
full public officer.
The resolutions, as follows, were unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS The members Of this convention have
this morning heard with profound grief of the death
of Charles L. Anderson, late sheriff Of Shelby coun-
ty; therefore,
Rescued, That the county of Shelby, in his DEATH
has lost one of the most efficient and faithful Of
f1cers the county has had; that take this
mise and that we extend to his family the condo
lence Of the county, through this meeting at their
ResoIued, That copy of these resolutions be fur
nshed his family and be published in the papers of
this city.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Judge T. w. Brown, chairman of the COM
mittee, reported the following preamble and
| series of resolutions:
WHEREAS We, the Democracy of Shelby county,
have assembled for the purpose of selecting dele
meet in NashTilie ' on the ffteeath Instant; and
whereas, that convention Will, in accordance with
established precedent enunciate platform of prin-
ciples, which will be profession of faith for the
present, and Will also guide and control the policy OF
the Democratic party in the State for the FUTURE and
being painfully alive to the prostraton of trade the
paralysis OF Industrial enterprise, the dearth OF
labor except at starvation wages the depreciation
and threatened destruction of all values save money
or bonds. and that these evilS-due largely TO the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of national and State affairs IN
der Republican ule-can only be remedied by wise
and patriotic legislation therefore Instruct cur
10 ReSsnt 40 Ins Sa1d &C @ se
of the Democracy OF Shelby county, and that they
endeavor by all means In their power TO secure their
s their platform:
Resolved, That the labOrs and policies of the Demo-
cratic party restored the southern States domestic
governments, republican in spirit well as form,
and replaced the Federal circle these States with
functions ana rights cOequal with the other mem
ResOluod, That for the accomplishment of this
great work this political Organization deserves the
gratitude of the south and the respectful considera
ton of the whole republic the gratitude OF the for
Is Ge because II mS ne 1Iect OF me
respectful consideration of the National republic is
due because by the success of Democratic policies in
this regard, the sword eliminated from its inter-
nal administration, Capitalization arrested, and the
ancient forms and methods of the Federal system
Resolged. Thatwe deem 1t unwise and unjust to re-
strict the free coinage of silver and demand that 1t
shall be placed upon the same footing with gold In
resided That we regard the present national
banking system as burdensome and oppressive, and
favor the immediate retirement of the national bank
notes from circulation, and that in lieu thereof
greenbacks shall be substituted; and that the act
imposing tax OF ten per cent. on the banks or bu-
reaus. chartered by any state. be repealed
ReSOLUed, That we denOunce as a crime against the
people of these United States that legislation of
congress which gratutously changed and added
our national bonded debit that we regard such laws
as fraud upon the rights of the people, in no NOR
al sense binding upon them; demand their repeal,
and favor the immediate payment of said bonded
debt I'm the lesal-tender currency of the United
Resolyed, That the avowed policy of the Federal
administra ion, to Systematically and forciblY con-
does the measure of values and the medium of ex-
changes, is opposed 10 all sound financial prin-
ficted is incaiculable; that TO persist in it
is monstrous ard inhuman; that this policy
1875, known as the resumption act, be repealed,
and legal-tender currency should be issued in suf
hcient quantities to meet the legitimate demands of
trade and industry; and to this end extending our
sympathies 10 tue debtor and laborlng classes, we
ResoE0ed, That we recognize the constitutional
power of the general government to make approprta-
sections OF the country, and which Cannot be accom-
plished by individual action; and having In view the
the past have been expended In the north and north
west. and 10 the exclusion of the SOUTH We submit
the congress of the United states shall extend aid
southern Pac ic railway shall improve the Missis
lands subject to inunddtlon from said streams.
Resotged That in the opinion of this meeting II Is
Element the State debt until prosperity shall be
restored to the business of the country and such
have occurred as will not require the farmer, me
chanic and laborer to deprive his children OF ed
n.
In order to meet the demands of the taxgatherer as
is the case now with our overweight and Overbur
dened people. But any settlement VIVA. SOever, be-
fore becoming law, should be submitted to the
people for their approval or rejection: ...-,,
the walls OF the penitentiary except on or In mines
or public works.
Resolved, That We demand a reduction of the fees
OF Office in conformity TO the general Shrnkage OF
values and the strngency of the times and the adoD
ton OF a maximum standard-all fees IN excess to
go into the public treasury of the counties for the
use OF schools
On motion of Colonel John Overton, the |
resolutions were amended so as to embrace |
the following lien-law resolution, offered by
Colonel George X. Phelan:
Resol,ed, That we are soiemnly pledged TO the |
passage OF lien law which shall absolutely secure
to the laborer the payment of his wages; and also
repeal OF all laws permitting stay OF execution
upon any 1udgmentifor wages.
MOTIONS AND DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTIONS. |
Colonel George r. Phelan moved to lay the |
report of the committee on the table. The 4