Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-10-11

carnage and death had parted and were falling
into broken masses below the horizon OF q starry
sky, lighted by The smile Of returning peace :
the Union to their final victory over the fIlustrous
Lee and his broken legions, had said at ApPomat-
tox his great rival and his follower retire to the
avocations of peaceful life and to all the rights OF
American citizens, this horrid war is ended and we
that the fratricidal strife was over The GOSPEL
OF universal amnesty and forgiveness was being
preached all over the loyal North by Horace
Greeley, Wendell Philips Garrett Davis by Nor
ton and Sherman Fred Douglass that noblest
and greatest representative of his race since the
day of soulouQne had pleaded in eloquent terms
for universal franchise, and said the chains OF
slavery had been taken from the black man, now
chise is sacred, do not deprive a single
citizen of its enjoyment. These generous
echoed from Maine to California, but they found
no response in the hearts OF two men in Tennessee.
GRANT AND SHERMAN
had said these soldiers that have fought so
observe their pare lie viii protect them with our
swords. But two men in Tennessee, holding judi
fifteen years. We will keep you on probation that
long and then if our sovereign pleasure wills it
sean-a Republican. but brave, generous, big
hearted man-was elected governor. He sympa-
every Tennessean TO be a freeman He
found the machinery devised for their enslave-
ment in willing hands, and he desired to place the
administration of an infamous law, so long as it
remained on the statute books in other hands. and
quickly restrained him Who, think you, granted ted
that fdtf My mild hammered opponent and mos
exemplary Christian gentleman, the Hon VIM. ".
Smith. The boys OF Tennessee drawn into the
war by the promptings OF youthful ardor had
LETT the ranks OF the Scared veterans with
fields and returned t. their homes before
they had even yet reached the years OF
adult life. new wave OF young manhood was
being launched to bear upon its bosom the honor
prosperity and future greatness of Tennessee.
Standing on the highe st crest of this coming wave
was Luke Wright with all his splendid intellect
and high aspirations; by his side was David Pos
ton, the son of a true and loyal man. loved and
was the genial and accomplished ArInie Collier,
Marye Trezevant and D. E. Meyers; then there was
was the chivalric George Gordon and Sam Walker
the youthful iurist; and Julius Taylor, my
bosom friend and associate, and William Carroll,
whose rapid ascent in his profession have watched
with pride and admiration; there was the elo-
Luke Finally and Charlie Frazer, and James Har-
ris, with his brave and manly impulses-an look
ing proudly and hopefully to the future all reach
ing out their hands TO grasp the highest right of
freeman, but they were struck down with a cruel
blow, and an imperious voice said, No YOU shall
not vote; you shall endure fifteen years of poiit-
ieal scryitude you shall be vasssls in your native
proclaimed that despotic edict7 Alvin Hawk
ms and William NJ Smith. William NJ. Smith
my opponent it said, selected to defeat me with
clothed with the judicial power of
A CHANCELLOR OF TENNESSEE,
aud then pronounced decree which DISTINGUISHED
IL
preme Court composed of Republican judges re-
versed him with small ceremony. But was he a
AS to that will neither be his aceuser nor his
judge. WILL though, put witness on the stand
whose testimony, If believed, will convict him of
every ohense known in the calendar of official
misdeeds. According to the testimony of leading
agent of the bondhoiders, the betrayer Of public
confidence, the enemy of the Ieople the unfaithful
and wicked legislator who would have chained
them for ninety nine years. think can, in ad-
dition to this prove by other and more creditable
witness that he wilfull violated and wholly disre
government when he deliberately defed the viii
of his constituents and voted for the one hundred
and-three and sixty and-sx settlement of the
tdnche and other newspapers he was placed
at the helm when the, ship OF state,
freighted with the wealth. the prosperity and
honor of the commonwealth, was manned with a
Inutinous crew of brigands and buccaneers and
fearful storm. The noble ship groaning in agony
rose and fell with the swelling pillows; the giant
force OF the driving tornado and the rGshing
waves were hurrying it swiftly the sure pathway
Of destruction; straight before 1t was the whirl-
pool OF bankruptcy, and the Neptune of State
1t on; looming hill above the waves that beat at
is base rose the rock of one hundred-and thre
The sails were furled, the masts were broken, the
ship was helpless as an infant in the arms OF the
sea; signal guns of distress Numbered to leeward
the wreckers gathered upon the shore, and the
gallant vessel was stranded at their feet Here
gentlemen, is the unfaithful pilot, and around
him sit the wreekers Ard to him altars are tn he
ouilded, anu on them l must be inundated
know my good friends, who care nothing for any
hing else but my views on the tariff and the State
1ebt question, are growing fearfuly anxious at the
ielay in coming to that point OF this discussion
win give them. in the bnefest possible time
lfter misunderstood them. In respect to the first
IF these questions they are recorded in the plat
orm of
EVERY NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
hat has assembled for twenty years-a tart equal
md just in its operations that produces a revenue
efficient to rect the current expenses OF the
ection to any industry let it be accepted. There
Ire more than 1000 different articles embraced in
'ur tarid schedule and cannot undertake this
me should be taxed. No doubt almost
ould be done even while l am speaking
" the Front street merchant the AualaReke
avs counted the rs in my Capleyille speech.
But I have no such capacity myself and must
ontent myself with a promise to accomplish so
ar as l can, a most radical reform in the whole
ystem, and viii endeavor in this as in everything
Use TO reflect the wishes of my constituents; and
lotions OF public dnty, viii do what Judge
ninth ought 10 have done-Jesign, and let some
ne be sent in my place.
shall not be called to legisate upon the subject
# the State debt as member of Congress, and l
night, think, it'll propriety leave its discussion
those seeking positions in which they will have
in charge. But If my opponent chooses to inject
into this canvass shall not shrink from meet
opinion in respect to it among Democrats l
hould be glad to see them all united and fighting
heir party. That party has been to me fond and
owing mother. ! will not deal a blow at her
osom; will not accuse her before the world of
hame and dishonor. Others may bear witness
gainst her; never will. My testimony shall
ever convict the Democratic party of Tennessee
the crime of repudiating the honest obligations
I the State. nor Of bringing dishonor upon its
anne and credit.
1t has been said that did nothing for Memphis
I my district when in Congress In denial of this
lily charge let my record speak. 1 would go over
somewhat in detsiI, but am deferred by the ap-
that some ideal AudLdache Front street
Merchant might spend the day tomorrow count
lg the rs in my speech. l will. however, speak
lodestly of a few things have DONE But i am
dmonished that my hour has expired, and /
lust defer doing so until my reioinder.