Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-16

scribed the journey over the route mentioned,
and concluded: "Shali we return BY Wash
ington? Perhaps it would be OF interest to
witness something OF the strife between the
belligerent elements OF the Republican party.
Ny sympathies were with the stalwaIts; i
thought them the more sincere and honest;
and also, they seemed to be the under dog
IN the fight Our journey is now
ended. What have we Observed This We
can say: Our country IL great and strong
because ii has a great and strong population.
We have journeyed among people, and OBJ
served their characteristics, engaged in use-
ful and honorable business. They fill the
valleys, seeking homes, subsistence and
wealth, and they climb the mountain sides.
The great qualities that characterize our
people are the result, as | suppose, OF COM
mingling OF blood with the strongest nations.
They are irresistible in pursuits of peace
and inyincihle in war. Barbarism in Rus
sia and cruelty in England will stimulate
the spirit OF immigration to these States
from all parts of Europe, and our populs-
ton will be increased at greater
rate than ever. We have also observed in
our Journey a great variety Of climate, of
soil and of production. Each section is de-
veloping those industries to which it is best
adapted. You gentlemen who have never
before travelled over the great Northwest
have seen with wonder and admiration the
extent of our productions, while We Of the
North have rejoiced at the increased cotton
growth of the South. We all rejoice in fact,
that the sections maintain honorable and
friendly rivalry for the greatest success in
their respect production. Cotton in the
South and corn in the North, each
claim to be king. They are so
great and 80 powerful, and contribute so
largely to hold the balance Of trade in our
favor with other countries, that each may
aI 4 laf, in IF
and in the quantity produced. Each Is al
most the exclusive product OF the country,
and each may securely rely upon the wants
of mankind TO supply market. That pro-
duct which always commands market Is
king. Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen, while
with grateful pride we are considering the
pat OF our country, and the great variety
and the enormous value of its production,
we are astonished that the purest OF our
patriots and wisest OF our statesmen have eI-
pressed their fears and profound anxiety lest
out of these shall come jealousy and antsg-
onism. No danger need be expected from
that source, if we but stand by our system
and form OF government. 1t was the child
of patriotism and wisdom, and experience
had proven it we'll suited to every
condition. 1t is madness to hope that a
consolidated and single authority can
maintain a peaceful government over a
country so extended and with productions
and interests 50 varied. If we but maintain
the constitutional authority of the United
States and preserve to each State the right
TO regulate whatever belongs to itself alone,
We need fear no troubles arising from Sec
tional jealousy, however much our territory
may be extended or our productions in
creased. [Great applause.l
Speeches were also delivered by the Hon.
Henry Watterson, Frank Hurd, and others.
Senator Lamar was detained in the SOUTH
ern part Of this State and was unable TO an
swer to his toast.