Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-10-30
THE RECEIVERSHIP.
Messrs. Henry J. Lynn and = Harvey
Mathes Urging the Governor
To Appoint Mr. EIflIsmRn-whati Is Said
of MIR. Lamb.

The friends OF the respective candidates
for the Office recently vacated by Maj.
Minor Meriwether are still in the dark as
to the intention of Gov. Bate and think it
a little strange that in all matters apper-
tanning to Memphis he seems to have so
much difficulty in making up his mind
what to do. Those who have Mr.. Lambs
interest in hand are working in a quiet
and unostentatious way and are confident
of his ultimate appointment, as his per-
sonal knowledge OF the intricacies of the
Office, must have its weight, outside OF any
other qualifications he may possess for the
position. Mr.. Hillsman's hackers, on the
other hand, are making the most vigorous
efforts and think something due him in re-
turn for party service.
WHAT THE NASHVILLE PAPERS SAY.
The resignation of Minor Meriwether as
observation-disclosures for the defunct munich
pality OF the city of Memphis has created
quite a furry among the friends of the as
piraHts of the position. Mr.. L. Lamb, back
ed by a number of friends. is a formidable
applicant for the place, while those of Col.
John I. Hillsman, who is also an applicant,
are equally as enthusiastic in pressing his
claims. Each mail brings bundles of petit
tions and letters from their respective
friends, each urging the claims and special
fitness of their favorite as the successor of
Mr.. Meriwether, and urging Gov. Bate to
appoint their man to the place.
y Yesterday a delegation from Memphis
consisting OF Col. J. Harvey Mathes and
the Hon. Henry J. Lynn had an interview
with the Governor in reference to the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Meriwether's successor,
and it is said they filed with the Governor
about 100 letters and petitions in the inter
est of Col. Hillsman.
1t is said that the hackers of Mr. Lamb
are generally men interested in railroads
and moneyed corporations, while those of
Col. Hillsman are from among the tax
paying citizens.
1t is impossible to determine just who
the fortunate man will be, as both appli-
cants are good men, with strong backing
but from the self-poised and deliberate
manner with which the Governor seems
to regard the matter, it is evident
he intends giving both sides a full
hearing, and will do Just what he
believes to be to the interest OF the
city of Memphis, and nothing more or less,
let the consequences be what they may.
His usual good judgment in making ap-
pointments will doubtless be exercised in
this matter, uninfuenced by outside pres
will be good one.
Nashville American: The friends of sew
eral applicants for the vacant back-tax re-
ceivership, of Memphis, have been i'm
portuning the Governor for several days
Last week he was visited by Gen. Vaughan
on behalf of Lawrence Lamb, the nephew
of the present incumbent, who has re-
signed. Yesterday the claims of Mr.. John
I. Hillman, late secretary of he State
Democratic Campaign Committee, were
urged by his friends, Messrs. ]. Harvey
Mathes and Henry j. Lynn. The Gov
ernor hears the different applications
without losing his equilibrium, and says
that when the skirmishing is over he will
make the appointment.