Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-06-01
He Gives his Views on the Political
Movements and Issues OF the Day
In Plain Language, Rein
forced by Frank and
Genial Manner.

Genial Manner.
Atlanta Constitnti0nalist, of Friday: "On
night before last, Governor Colquitt and his
friends returned from the trip to Brooklyn,
where the governor went to address the Sun
day-school union. The trip was a grand sue
cess IN every sense of the term. The recep-
ton of the governor was cordial beyond any
expectation. Every moment of his time was
taken up, and hundreds called on him. He
was urged to fill Beecher's pulpit on Sunday
night, but was forced to decline, having al
ready declined other invitations. On Sun
day afternoon he addressed seven large
churches full of people, being hurried from
one to another as fast as flying horses could
carry him. The last church was the famous
Brooklyn Tabernacle, presided over by DR..
Talmage. DR.. Talmage introduced him to
the vast crowd in the warmest terms, and
then turning to him said: "Now, governor,
whatever you please. They are in sympathy
with you" In the speech at the rink on
Wednesday night the applause was some
arose it was fully FIVE minutes before he
could be heard. When he closed his
speech with the eloquent climax
about the flag that he wanted to
place among the sacred epsigns that
hlttered about him-the flag bearing the one
word peace the applause was thunder
Gus. A spectator, explaining this tremen-
dous outburst of enthusiasm. said: 81 think
a great many of the people thought when
the governor commenced describing the flag
that he wished to put to the front that it was
the Confederate nag he was talking about,
and when he closed with one word, pro-
nouccing it the banner of peace, / think the
1lSio IF al aolo ofr Of
feet" The governor himself was more than
charmed with his visit. He says: 81 tell
you | cannot be deceived As to my estimate
of those people. They want peace and har-
mony Just as much as we do. They may
be misled by thsir politicians and misrepre-
sented by their papers, but tell you that at
the heart they are sympathetic and harmo-
NOUS. Slhere was no Misunderstanding the
heartiness and the unanimity with which
they appauded everything that alluded in
the slightest manner to complete national
reconciliation, and complete peace of the
sections. The Republican leaders are, In my
opinion, making fatal mistake 10 baslng
their schemes upon the belief that the Sec
tonal feeling still exists, or that it can be
famed into life again.
There can be no doubt that the governors
visit has been efficient and fortunate in every
sense Of the word. There are few personal
events, if any, that have occurred In years
that has been SO highly discussed. The
whole of his speech, or parts of 1t, has been
literally az evangel of peace and reconcilia-
ton, and his visit will produce the most
bene6cent results. We present below some
extracts from one of the northern papers
discussing his visit. his opinions and his
speeches.:
a Southern Democrat ON tho Issues OF
the Hour.
Brooklyn Union argus: "Goversor Col
guilt looks about ftyTe years old. but time has left
fau n M "a
and welIk frame. BE stands five feet ten Inches
HIGH weighs one hundred and eighty pounds, and is
as active as young man CT twenty five. He wears
no beard and his c0unienance is OF that peculiar
f Ssh che ss 10 small but rmS set
i've under Jaw, and bright hazel eyes that IGht up
face of great power and of gee tleness wlthal The
governor dresses plainly In black, wears black
souch hat and is courteous and affable to all with
salOnalist is evidently wollpoSted on the Issues OF
the day on which he is willing to talk without
serve. BE commanded brigade in the Confederate
service, but he Is clearly one OF tns5e men VINO
ed the result and is willing abide by 1t for all
time. During the afternoon yesterday, reporter OF
the ArolIs had an opportunity Of talking with
Governor Coduitt on the most Interesting topics OF
the hour, and the views OF such representative
man VIE mo se b Se @
| lately raised IN Washington was regarded In the
He replied emphatically: with disfavor. What
! We want down there is to be allowed to develop
the material resources OF our psI ION 0I me me
war and its consequences we want TO b. allowed to
get back some Of the wealth that We have lost We
| want, in a word to be let alone"
what is the feeling in the south. governer. In re-
lation to the repeal measures Introduced by the Dam
bills the of Federal troops to
at elsctions Tor instance asSea tnS 6epeIs nav,
ocrats had not raised tue Qqestios In congress 1t
the south" replied Governor CelQuitt. at would
| have been ridiculous for southern men TO have
raised such an issue Just now, because they claim
| bat 10
States. We don't want any legislation to help US 10
get States thatwe boast we already nave; Beside no
because would at once have been said that IL was
southern measure and that would lneynsDly nave
are anxious to avoid. Don't misunderstood me
about this. Now that the question las been raised
southern Democrats will Of course, vote with thelr
section anything that can benefit 1t; but am free
to say that II the issue had been raised In
gFess by Democrats from the north, we would have
got along very we'll, and 1t would never have beer
REPRESENTATIVES since the debate began at washing
| ton, because and my family came through to New
what is the natural condition OF the south q
present, g0vernor?' asked the reporter
but surely It will take time for the south recoye
her prosperity, and one condition 10 II Is that I'M
will the negro exodus affect the south to any ex
tent?' asked the reporter.
It's curious movement, and Iomewhat difficult /
account fol. You know, OF course, We have had har
times In the SOUTH just as you had here at the north
The planters made no money for the last year so
and the negroes made no money. They were In
condition to be excited by the announcement that
EIdorado awaited them elsewhere. However, thi
| movement has nOs reached Georgia 10 any eXteI
which would enable me to speak intelieenily on III
subject, though have heard 1t charged that paper
| and pamphlets printed at the north ana urgtng III
| among the negroes in my State. II We had ha
| prosperous times in the south It would have II
Very considerable Inducements elsewhere 70 ha1
forced The freedmen 10 emlgrate from the state
where they had spent the greater part OF the
lives"
what is the feeling. If any, in the south on tt
money question: pursued The reporter.
/ :'Oh said Governor CslqsiEt. quickly, 1--WE are
favor OF bI-metaic currency. take IT that II
L has become an accomplished fact, has settled Il
greenback issue forever. But in the south the De
+ gold as a stasdard Of yal9s."
do you think the feeling is sufficiently parkSd
| the south to make It Oxpedient Tor the D6n0cral
party to put silver plank in their platform at u
next national convention ?" asked the writer
No. replied the governor however much sout
. ern Democrats may desire to see silver put Oh
D. north and the vest may put In the platform, Just
= they are controlled by northern Democrats IN Z
q matter of the repeal bills you alluded to VIII
''Now, may l ask you how southern DemOcra
feel disposed toward the different candidates
the nomination TO the Presldency?" asked the
porter ,--s-.,,- -.
of with the Democrats of the SOUTH" was the reply
v a tene OF enthusiasm. His nomination Wor
m of NJ Bayard's mere political strength but OF
intense admiration me people 1aSe Ior nun ai
man. III ne SQOulQ Do UOninolcO Nc WOuiu EoScA
he | an enormous vote in the south"
M stAnd how about HsnGncks?" asked the report
All VERY strong with the SOUTH" said the govern
III in a tone which left doubt that the speaker
no lieyed that Mr. Hendrcks's nomination would I
INF be quite so popular with southern Democrats as Il
OF Mr. Bayard-
"And OF Thurman"
''Strong also," said the governor IN the same tol
And how about Mr.. Tilden, governor" ask
ar | the writer. 49,
lg well" said Governor ColQuitt, "if the north
Sc west sho1d see fit nominate Mr.. TideH. ne vel
to- receive the support of the party in the SOUTH
~. There is good deal OF newspaper talk mere
10. Kew York about the chances OF Judge stephen
TO- Field of California. and Speaker Randall OF Pei
er sylyaaia Tor the Democratic nomination." said
al ! reporter.
Indeed" said the governor, dryly, "we have
heard of II down south"
ne what are the southern Democrats looking
ward to on the otaeF side Of the house. governor
at asked the reporter.
q. 1--WE believe that either General Grant or 20
- Sherman must be the next Republican candidat
ro was the answer. The money power OF the eoun
he wants a strong government, and that Will b
III Grant, but Secretary Sherman has had great I'M
cial successes. and II looks to II he would b
To- tha power Of the administration at his back !
AZ feeling south Is that no matter what the talk ab
Mr. Blaine or Mr.. C0nkling. the nomination Will
a. between General Grant and Secretary Sherman"
In the conversation that followed, Governor
uuitt apnPared very sOlicitOuS about the Schi