Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-18
JACKSON.
The Big Reception TO Judge
Wright at the High-Tax
Centre.
But Wilson Makes a LOdgmenI
In the Public Mind.
JACKSON, TENN, Sept. II, 1880.


The elite of this elegant little city
turned out to do honor to Judge Wright,
The demonstration must have been truly
flaHering, and, as stated in my dispatch
to-lay, was well-managed and creditable.
This is one of the strongholds of the high
credit wing, and every preparation that
cold be made with view TO influencing
public sentiment and to make the boilers
anl repudistionists feel small and lone
some, was carried into effect. Every hack
ard carriage seemed to be engaged for the
OCCASION, and but for the kindness Of a
gatleman whose name escapes me at the
m,ment, Wilson and the good old man
Edwards might have gone to the hotel in
tls manner that Andy johnson went up
TO the capitol once to be inaugurated-
that is, on foot. They seemed not to
how that there was such man rs
wilson. However, they found it out
laer. The Young Mems Hancock
ard English club, in tasteful cam
pign uniforms, accompanied by quite 3
nlmber of beautiful young ladies in long
rling habits, and wearing jaunty mill
try caps, all well mounted, presented
rery striking cavalcade. Besides this,
fiere was a large decorated wagon full Of
pung ladies, and number of carriages
coupled by leading citizens. Two pieces
6artillery fired continuous salute, and
no crowd cheered as often as requested to
q 80 by the manager. 1t was well work
d up demonstration, and l am told they
hive been getting ready for it two weeks,
,Ackson was in holiday attire, business al
lost suspended, and most of the people
,ere on the streets. The crowd from the
ountry was as large as might be expect
d, though very quiet and undomonstra'
I've.
After the triumphal procession reached
tA stand, and the hero of the occasion
vas safely landed in the courthouse yard
r. SF Wilson, "the young colt just
lsrning to bolt" came ambling up with
friend on the opposite side, from the
obinson house, where all three of the
ondidates afterwards made their head.
narters. After the bouquet presentation
frmerly mentioned, Hon. Milton Brown
"a euimont jurist, who has served hi
atewith distinction in congress, and beer
resident Of two railroads, introduced Mr.
wilson. The young statesman made
beech of which his friends are proud
Ie made logical, clear, and unanswera
le argument, which ELECTED great dea
{ applause. and made many friends
With the exception of fewnoisy iOateFs
tho stationed themselves purposeiy h
,terrupt and annoy him, the crowd list
ned yery attentiveiy and courteously, a
light be expected in such place.
Colonel Edwards not being in very goo'
oice. excused himself and retired. Genera
w. Campbell, of jackson, made III
extnoeech, eliciting much applause am
nally introduce Judge Wright
he mkt governor, etc. Th
ortion of the crowd organized 70
he purpose, cheered several minutes
After that the speech went on about q
sual. The only variation being defens
+ the Nashville Americans young ma
f the miraculous imagination. This ma
ave been necessary and it may not,
The Wilson men are quiet but deter
mined. and two or three dozen that
alked with, claim that they will carr
he county. The Wright me
loot at the idea, but 81
,dmit that Wilson has strength her
Judging by what the lawyers say, by III
uvenile torehlight procession to-nigh
5y most of the papers here, by the bra
bands, the roar Of cannon, and the hurra
If the Wright folks, lshould say that !
will carry this county Qnanimousil.
Judging from other sources Of Il
Iormation, would not bet on,bil
CARRYING it at all. This is Wright
stronghold in West Tennessee, and II
cannot carry this county he cannot carr
many in the state, and / do not think J
will, They speak tomorrow at Purd
Having learned all their speeches, ane
iotes and points by heart, including C'
Edwards pot story, your correspondent
coming home, D. H. NJ