Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-13
Independent Canvass, for which There
is No other Reason shan His.Per-
sOnaI Ambition.


PITTsBoRo, MISS, September 9.-Your cor
respondent has delayed giving the result of
S. NJ. Roane's opening speech as an indie
pendent candidate for Congress until the i'm
preston it made could be ascertained. Hav-
bog now carefully investigated and inquired
as to its effect among all classes Of voters,
have no hesitancy in asserting that it has
not in any manner affected Mr.. Moneys
chances for reelection. The GOODNESS with
painful even 10 those who did not sympa-
thize with him. The first applause that
greeted him was occasioned by the remark of
a Democrat, that che would be left on cleo
ton day." Mr.. Roane heretofore has been
strict party man, veritable Bourbon with
all that the name implies, and many were
anxious 10 hear his reasons for his sudden
conversion-and here they are: l. That the
people are tired OF party bosses; but
this sounded like a bit OF sarcasm coming
from one who has heretofore been recognized
as one of the "bosses." 2. That the people
wanted, and that he believed in rotation in
ofhce-which means TO rotate him III and
Money out. 8. That Mr.. Money did not
represent the interes. Of the people, and TO
sustain this he made these charges against
| money: nat the river duO JILL va
steal, and that Money voted for 1t. He
says that he is opposed to the appropriation
for the Mississippi river contained in the
river and harbor bill; that the government
has paid Money $40, 900 for congressional
services, and that Money accepted pay for
about eight months before he rendered any
services; that if Money had done anything
in Congress it was expediting the little Star
routes; that he did not save the government
the alleged IS 100000 as his friends claim,
but conceding this, it was to take it from the
poor people to put in the rich United States
treasury; that he (Money) "dodged" the
vote on the bill TO re-charter the
national banks, lodged the vote on PROPOSE
tioDs to repeal all national banks, and herein
he charged that the Democrats while they
were in control of Congress never introduced
a bill to repeal the law authorizing national
banks But he did not say anything about
the Democratic platform of 1880, adopted at
Cincinnati, of which convention he was
member. The foregoing is the whole sub
stance of his speech, and from 1t the people
will plainly see there is nothing in his can
didacy but personal canvass. Indeed, Mr..
Roane admitted that if his friend Mr.. White
had been nominated he would have sup
ported and worked for him. Mr.. Roane was
raised in this county, and hiss many friends,
but none of them will go off with him in
this canvass. Money will get the full Demo-
cratic strength. The Greenbsckers have
not forgotten Mr.. Roane's extreme speeches
when a Democrat, and they will not support
him. They held two meetings here Monday,
aud after more than one effort failed to har-
monte. Many will not support him if nom
mated, while the larger number favor max
ing nomination of GreenbScker. In my
opinion General Griffin, of Chickasaw, will
be the nominee. We have heard several
prominent Greenbackers say that Roane's
candidacy was an insult to their intelligence.
Money will have an easy victory, and Mr..
Roane, who is clever gentleman, will regret
leaving the party from which he has SO often
sought Office. So enthusiastic are the Demo-
crats here they could hardly control them
selves Monday, the day of speaking. At the
conclusion of Mr.. Roane's speech District
Attorney Oglesby was loudly called for, and
his appearance upon the stand was greeted
with great applause. Mr.. Oglesby excused
himself from making any political speech,
both because il was not justice to Mr.. Roane
10 do so, aud because, being judicial othcer,
he had not for years made political speech.
He counseled moderation in the canvass, aud
expressed the hope that the people would be
controlled by an earnest desire TO pro-
mote the best interest of the whole
people, which he believed could only
be secured through the Democratic party.
The temper of the people was clearly IN
dictated by the approval of the above ex-
preston manifested by continued applause.
Put Calhoon down as solid for Money.
Judge Roane. Judge OF this judicial district,
and brother of S. w. Roane, strongly disap-
proves of his candidacy, and predicts his
sure defeat. Crops are good the health OF
the county splendid, and every one in good
spirits. OCCASIONAL