Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-28


g attributes the increased Democratic msjorit
IL in that State 10 the free use OF money by tn
Democrats. A better explanation, perhaps
o was the use of too much Harrington by III
J Republicans.
a Mr. MANNING, of Mississippi, says it will
!. be the policy of the Democratic party TO op
. pose any reduction OF inc rnsl revenue or an
A change in the tariff laws, for The reason tina
d his party in the Forty-eighth Congress will
q desire to take the credit as we'll as the respon
siblity for tax and tariff legislation.
The following story is told OF Georgis
Legislator: Senator Pike left the joint session
the other day pending the roll-csll on thu
election OF Judge Lawson, 10 see the circu
procession that was passing the capitol. HI
was SO impressed with Bolivar, the big ele
plant, that when he rushed back into the
hall he cried out: 4 change my vote iron
Bolivar TO Lawson""
; The South keeps its strong men in Con
sress term after term, but in State offices
, changes are much like what they ara al the
Re North. The South Carolina Legislatureelect
will have but six re elected senators, though
tthere were elections in eighteen counties,
and only twenty nine out of 124 representa-
,ives are returned. 10 ten counties not one
member OF the present House has been re-
nominated or reelected.
IT Is stated that Col. Theodore Lyman,
the civil-service reform candidate for Con-
gress in Massachusetts,, was elected at a tota
cost Of SIP So. This SUN covered printing
bills, fags, headquarters rent, and all other
items. Prof. Seelye, who ran for Congress
on an independent ticket in the same State a
few years ago, said afterward that his cleo
ton cost him just the three-cent stamp that
he used on his letter of acceptance.
| SENATOR MITCHELL OF Pennsy lvania, h as
expressed himself on the results of the re-
cent election. His conclusion is that the
'bosses" must reinquish their hold on the
throat of the Republican party, or continue
10 suffer defeat not only in that State, but in
the natiou. Mr.. Mitchell says Mr.. Arthur
has been good president in the main, but
his marked disregard of the people in regard
:
take.
The shrewdest and best-informed politi.
clans throughout Illinois are beginning to
concede that the Republican senatorial con-
lest will be between Gov. Csllum and Lieut.
Gov. Hamilton, both of whom for some time
have given their friends to understand at
there is no foolishuess about their can
didacy. Gen. Green B. Raum, who made
several flying trips from Washington iu his
own interests, does not seem TO "catch on"
90 to speak.
A CALIFORNIA journal published in the
interests of the colored race is called the
Elevator. The favorite expression in use at
the South among journalists, steamed CO.
temporary" will be appropriate in illusions
to this champion of colored interests. In
fact, wide field fer jokes is opened by this
name, and large degree of usefulness is
possible. The serials in The Elevator will be
called, of course, first story, second story,
ETC., and other technical expressions will be
convenient. "Gone up" may be handy.
SPEAKING of Mr.. PAttisop, the governor
elect Of Pennsylvanis, Mr.. Curtin said: "He
makes a very fine impression wherever he goes.
For man of his age he is the oldest-looking
man ] ever saw. He looks tea years older than
his years, and that was of great assistance 10 |
him as he went around the State. think
heis going to make good governor. He is
happily rid OF the presidential complica-
tions, not being OF the age to be eligible for |
the campaign two years hence. This, 1 |
think, will enable him 10 concentrate him.
self more on his gubernatorial Office"
CONGRESSMAN ELECT A. J. WARNER, OF |
Ohio, an incorporating Democrat, who |
will represent a strong Republican district
in the Forty eighth Congress, regards the re-
protest against, first, the extraordinary and
waste of the public treasure,
as shown in the river and harbor
bill; and, second, the fact that Republican
government has come to cost more in this
country than that of monarchy in Europe,
where large armies and navies are main
aimed.
robson says his house did not cost $685.
200, but only S28,0UO, ana rt1ar hfs fortune
came from investments in Washington.
Nothing can be palmer, says the New York
World, $4,000 from $65, 900 leaves S37, 900,
md this sum judiciously invested where it
could do the most good would account for a
good many things. Was i, not John Jacob
Astor VINO said that the first $1,000 cost more
rouble than tens of thousands sfterward?
And Robson had $4,000 to begin with.
Pity so good fnancier is to stay at homel
But Cheesequake will need him after the
Democrats and Holman take command.
The Quincy Wig says that it is stated
hat Notwithstanding the rumors to the con-
rary, Senator Davis, of West Virginia, per-
lists in his determination to retire from pub
ic life at the close OF his present term. He
las formed business engagements which will
prevent his giving more time 10 the public
ervice. The scramble for the succession will !
'e lively one, as many aspirants have
een waiting long time 10 CRAFTY their
mbition. When Mr.. Davis retires from
be Senate his colossal scheme to prove fraud
q the treasury statements OF the public
ebt will doubtless vanish with him.
THE New York Sun makes the following
able of probabilities as to the result in
SS4, based upon the recent elections: ,
Dem. Electoral Votes. Rep. Electoral Votes. {
1abarna 10lColorado
rkansas..-..... Ilinos. y
Is
onnectcut......-...... SKansas.
Minnesota
eorg1a--............... ~ Nebraska
indiana ......-............ 15iNew Hampshier--..
-enlucky... 13lOregon =
$500. slRhode Island.
faryland ..........-... SlVermont
Massachusetts, Il Virginia "
lcnlgan...-.-. ID W1Sc0nSln.-.....- II
ippi................ g
lissour .........---.... 16i
eVAQa $1,000. ~ r
lew Jersey 81
lew York .-..-............ 81
orth Carolina. Ii
nlO 81 | +
ennsylvania...-.. ...... 30l SUMMARY.
outh Csrolina-...... q
ennessee ID