Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-07-01

REPUBLICANS.
They Meet TO Make up a County
Ticket.

Inv iNpuOAlOdho VI OuClDy COuuJy,
to the number of 200 scant, four-ffths
colored, met at the exposition build
ing at noon to-day to make nomina-
.tions for county officers, the election
Of which will be held next month.
In the crowd present we're numer-
ousnationals, scattered here and there,
and it looked a little odd to see a
white face, dove-tailed, as it we're,
between the blacks about every fifth
person, 1t was a sort of human mo-
sale net work with the darker shades
largely in excess of their colors.
Among others Messrs. Baker and
Keel, ofthe national central club, and
prominent in the recent Cochran hall
meeting and representatives of the
18th civil district, were noticed in
the midst of the crowd
taking an active part in
the proceedings. A few candidates
and representatives of the democratic
and national shade of politics were
scattered around the edges, taking
notes but were mere lockers on, and
took no part in the play.
Mr.. |. NJ. Hill was made chairman,
or president, Of the convention, and
Professor Sampson was chosen vice
president. Secretaries, as usual, were
also appointed.
A committee of five to make nomi-
nations was voted. The president
selected Messrs. W. NJ. Randolph,
McKenoa, Eaton White, Lott, and
Froman (colored), as the committee.
General W. }. Smith was spoken of at
first, but, declining, Mr.. Eaton was
put on. The committee retired to
consult, and as they did so several
persons posted about the way such
things are managed were heard to re.
mark; "All cut and dried before
hand.". "They have them resolutions
and their ticket all fixed" 1.-The
chairman knew the men to select and
he has the slate in his pocket all
fixed" "They will not be out five
minutes, and other similar sentences
were heard to drop in various quar-
ters.
While the slate fxers were out,
President Hill said it would be a
good time to hear a speech from some
republican orator. Vociferous calls
went forth for Shaw. This also
seemed to be fixed. Mr.. Ed Shaw,
colored, ascended the rostrum.
In the interim a vote was taker
regarding the propriety of all partici
pants in the meeting pledging them
selves to support the ticket nominated
and of furthering the interests Of thu
party to the extent of their ability
A vote was taken and the measure
went through by decided majority
Another vote went through withOu
dissent, calling upon all candidates t,
make pledges Of fcalty to the republi
can party. This, it is understood
shuts out Judge Horrigan, who, it wa
believed, was the committees favorit,
for criminal court Judge.
| About the time Mr.. Ed. Shaw hat
made a few remarks, the state com
mittee came in to inquire as to thei
power, and whether or not the
should nominate ten persons, or onl
one for each of the offices. A vot
was taken. and ten names for eac
place was decided upon.
Il is understood that the names
be presented will be Ed Shaw an
some one else for sheriff, with tn
crowd away ahead for Shaw; Bigelol
and perhaps Mcdowell for chancellor
I with the first decidedly first; Eato
and Fleece for trustee, with Eato
9 sure to win; Judge Horrigan an
John League for the criminal bencl
5 with League in the lead, etc, etc,
A Double Crime.