Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-21
Upton COUNTY.

b M L LILO hAI1
Upton COUNTY.
y. H Lauderdsle, Chairman.
] H ShinauIt s. Z. Shelton,
Joseph Forsythe, J. L. Jacobs,
n w. Baptist, John G. He'll.
John r Sloan, 1owres BOYD.
II. Holshouser, Z. H IeonaruY
! n Harris J. F. Dickson,
j C. Moore W. T. Chapman,
n e. e. B1ePiaafam. Il. II. Mccain,
John g. Mccain H L. Blackwell,
j NJ Young Joseph Townsend,
A Boyd, jr-. G. A. Crofford,
VIM. Nccieilsnd, James 8. Mayes,
H. s. o. Leary, II. C. Mccain,
ri r Bate J. c. Walker,
II. T. Simonton.
On motion the report of the committee
was not read.
Mr.. Harris moved that 9 committee con-
sisting Of six from Shelby county and two
from each OF The other counties be appointed
on permanent organization.
GRACEFUL SURRENDER
Another delegate moved that Shelby have
only three representatives,.
Mr.. Harris said he would accept the
amendment. He had not intended taking
any advantage OF the country delegates, out
inasmuch az Shelby county had sixty-nlne
delegates he did not see that it was unfair
tives as the other counties. But he took
pleasure in accepting the amendment.
The chairrnen OF the delegations met TO-
gether and selected the following commit
tee on permanent Organizations:
Shelby-Napoleon Hill, G. w. Gordon
and s. c. Garner.
Faystie-John W. Bailey and Junius
Hobson.
Tipton-J. NJ. Young aud J. II. Chenault.
= nd Rol,
Smith.
The Committee on Permanent Orgsniza
ton retired for few minutes and brought
in the names Of Colonel Josiah Patterson as
permanent chairman aud Mr.. Reddick as
permanent secretary. DIR. War; introduced
Colonel Patterson to the Convention, and
said he was glad to abdicate 10 his favor.
COLONEL PATTERSON, PERMANENT CHAIR
MAN.
Colonel Josiah Patterson, OF taking the
chair, said in substance: Il return my
thanks for this unexpected honor So far
as I am concerned, You permit
Democracy in the Tenth Congressional Dis
trict, in the State of Tennessee and in The
nation As far as l can read the signs
Of the times, we are on the highway OF sue
cess. / am sure we will nominate a man
who will meet with the appreciation Of the
public. We ought to regard ourselves as
the trustees of the public. We ought 10 be
united and harmonious. / have made it a
rule of my public life to merge all animosi-
ties and personal feelings in the good OF the
party. / have thrown out few remarks by
way OF suggestion, and hope they will
have some effect in producing harmony"
A BoMBsHEIL.
Mr.. Austin Miller read the following reso-
!, luton, which was the bombshelI of the
meeting:
Resolved That this Convention approves
and indorses the action of the State Democ-
racy at Nashville on the 20th OF June last,
and that we pledge our hearty support to the
nominee aud platform of said Convention.
General w. Y. c. Humes said that he
wanted to oppose the resolution. There were
some persons present who did not lndoTse
that resolution. He was in favor OF harmo-
MIXING the party. He saw nc reason why the
State gubernatorial issues should be brought
| into the Congressional race. He asked If
| the Convention were going TO expel him
from the meeting. He wanted TO fight for q
7 Democratic Congressman. He proposed 10
| give the nominee his hearty support. Did
| The Convention wish him to surrender bis
honest convictions on the State issuesY lie
| wanted a Democratic Congressman, hut he
did not think this resolution ought to be
| passed. He did not propose
TO BE DRAGooNED
| intos1rrendering his CONVICTIONS He wanted
to see harmony and uuity, as the chairman
| had suggested in his speech. This was the
| second time he had ever heen a member OF
| a political convention. He was not poll
| ticiap and did not know the gentleman Of
| fering the resolution. He hoped he would
withdraw it. Ii be did not, then the speaker
hoped the Convention would lay 1t on the
| table.
| AN EXCITING EPISODE.
Colonel CAN'T arose amid intense interest,
and began to speak as follows: Il am sorry
to have to differ as Democrat from my dis.
| tipguished friend General Humes. When
look all over the State L find that the Demo
Gratis are all for Bate in their conventions
| Resolutions have been passed indorsing him,
| and / find this resolution expresses the sen.
| timent of the party, and / think We are en-
titled TO know whether the delegates OF oul
Convention give their support TO the Demo
cratic platform"
Captain Collier, who was moi delegate
asked Colonel CAN'T if he proposed to carry
this line into the legislative and othel
contests.
Colonel CAN'T turned quickly aud saiC
that he did not desire to discuss the matte
with Captain Collier, who desired The re
election of Hawkins and who wss at heart ;
Republican.
Captain Collier said that he did not sup
pose Colonel CAN'T intended 10 misrepTesen
him, but it was not true that he was a BE
publican.
Colonel CAN'T called his attention 10
conversation had between them in the Law
Library.
Captain Collier. endeavored to get the ca
Of the house, but considerable indignation
began TO crop out at his Interruptions, aae
he was Kissed down.
In the meantime the excitement was in
creasing, and number Of old-fsshionec
Democrats were assuming Sighting attitudes
Several parties called out vigorously - pp
HIM ont The captain said: 81 don't care
to inlrude on the Convention, but all The mer
- 'hs houee can't put me out"
la w.. r'anh was hereupon appointed
| sergeant at arms, and the pU.--
TO clear the floor of all but delegates.
Colonel CAN'T resu,aed when quiet was
| restored: 81 do not wish TO be mistaken.
want to know what party l am with. !
want 10 know under what flag fight. am
| sorry that any one here does not sgree with
US. All the counties have in their conven-
| lions decl AIRED themselves in favor of Bate
| Ii has been done in the county convention
| here, l see no reason why we should mol
| declare ourselves here Those who are first
| for RUSSELL are through him for Hawkins
| If there are any here who are against Bate,
| why we must part with them. however much
| we regret it. The people are to settle the
State debt; they will do it. They ought 10
do it. We must have done with it." The
| speaker concluded by saying the resolution
was proper one, and he hoped it would be
| adopted.
Mr.. GEORGE HARDIN,
ofFayette county, arose and said ne regretted
| that this question had arisen. He was glad
| the disturbance had not arisen in the ranks
| of Fayette county. He intended to vote
| with Colonel CAN'T for Bate. He intended
| however, to ask no questions as to the vote Of
any man. He thought the resolution would
| undoubtedly act as a tirebrand, and he
wanted the Convention TO lay the resolution
on the table. There was no necessity for
disturbing the harmony of the Convention
He moved to lay the resolution on the table
His motion was put TO the house, but the
| vote was 60 evenly divided that division
was called for.
1t was moved that a vote be taken on The
| motion to table, by counties. Carried.
The counties retired and returned. The