Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-02
A GOOD RALLY
by the Democracy OF the First and
second Wards at the Courthouse
Last Night.
Short Speeches by DIR. DIT. Porter, Col.
Patterson, Mr.. Morgan J. Kelly
and Others.

The Democrats of the First and Second
wards held i meeting at the courthouse lasi
night, with a fair crowd in attendance
Several of the speakers announced could moi
be present, and their absence was regretted
Col. Josiah Patterson, however, who has b ad
an extra tax put upon him during this cam
vass, was equal to the occasion, and made an
address of nearly an hour and a hall
that was heartily applauded by the
crowd. DIR. Porter always arouses the great.
est enthusiasm wherever be appears. The
people know his public spirit and his frank
and mSnly generosity so we'll that they dc
not expect any speech from him. A few oil
his terse and business-like utterances are all
that they require. So he has, without the
gift of oratory, aroused an enthusiasm second
TO no one-sn enthusiasm which speaks well
for the success of the whole ticket. Mr.. M
j. Kelly, who is no speaker, has proved him.
felf In the campaign a companionable and
industrious worker, and he will get his
reward.
Mr.. John Rourke called the meeting TO
order, and announced Mr.. Harry L. Avery
chairman of the meeting. Mr.. Avery
took the chair, and, without any remarks,
introduced DIR. D. L. Porter as a man with
whom all were acquainted.
DIR. d. I. Porter said the election would be a
close one, and he hoped that every body would
vote the straight ticket. He was afraid the
people would De too confident and would be
careless about voting. II elected 10 the
Legislature he would give his attention espe-
cially TO the settlement of The city and the
State debt. As Col. Patterson would adj
dress the people for more than an hour, he
would say nothing further.
Col. Josiah Patterson was the next spe aker
He said it was gratifying to him TO see that
the colored people were becoming iudepend-
AMI i,,fa IaI' t. h. |.
in by the Federal ring. He regarded this
election ss an era in the politics of Shelby
county, and il was great satisfaction 10 h N
to see SO many of the most intelligent
colored men arraFed on the side of the
Democratic ticket. The speaker then err.
tered into a sdiscussion of tho Slale.debl
question. He paid fine tribute 10
the worth Of the men who COM
posed the Democratic Convention, and
said no 400 men could be found
10 the State more prompt 10 pay their debts.
The speaker said that Judge Wight regard
ed the State asia small debtor, and the cred
itor as very small constable after the State
with very small execution. The msn at
the Democratic Convention had far differ
eut idea; they regarded the State as sove,-
eign. When the war came there we're 500,
600 slaves in Tennessee, and when these
men were emancipsted it was the duty
OF the government 10 have placed the
school-book in the hands of TIE eoiored
man at the same time Lhat it did the ballot
The State debt was to be paid at
fifty cents 90 the dollar, and when rhe bond
holder came up and wanted more, he did
no. intend to fool or diddle with him. The
speaker mentioned the various States that
had scaled their dehis, and thought il was
exceedingly unjust for Tennessee /" %
shoulder The opproh.;icam that was being
heaped mon her.
When Col. Patterson had concluded, short
speeches were made by Mr.. Morgan ]. Kelly
and Mr.. Edward Shaw, when the meeting
adjourned