Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-24

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Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 20.
Having been for nearly three years in the Mis-
sissippi valley. from Memphis south, l have
sounded numbers Of the democratic host on the
subject of the republican presidential ticket for
1884, and considering the subject from repub-
lican standpoint, have reached the conclusion
that the republican banner in 1884 should have
the names Of George F. Edmunds, of Vermont.
for President, and Rob't T. Lincoln, Of Illinois.
for Vice President. Those two names would
bring out vote that comprises q majority in
the south when cast, and which has been almost
dormant for years, viz: the whig and liberal, re-
publican and democratic vote. Mr.. Edmunds is
TODAY regarded by the south as the purest and
ablest man In the republican ranks. His advo-
cacy OF obedience to the law. irrespective of the
wishes OF party consistently pursued by him
throughout, and more especially in the contest
made by Mr.. Pinchback, of Louisiana, for seat
In the Senate, at time when the vote of Mr.
Edmunds, cast in favor of Pinchback, would
have given him the seat and have given the re-
publican party longer lease of power in the
Senate But with courage and regardless Of
the prayers and commands of his party asso-
clates, he rose far above partiZanship, and voted
against the admittance Of Mr.. Pinchback His
course brought upon his head the walls of party
wrath to which he paid not the slightest regard.
continuing to act as his conscience directed
That one act has never been forgotten by the
people Of Louisiana and the south generally.
The news of the elevation of Senator Edmunds
to the Presidency Ofthe Senate was received
here with satisfaction as just recognition. The
nomination OF Mr.. Lincoln in conjunction with
Senator Edmunds would have two-fold
effect; first, it will secure to the re-
PuO hs'ievs PARTY the he color co1ored vote
have this under other leaders, for can assure
you that the colored vote In the future must be
regarded as an Independent factor in politics.
This has been clearly demonstrated by their
vote In the last state elections in the south.
where they voted largely for democrats and re-
publicans under the guise of "People's Tickets.
thus ignoring the straight ticket, and carrying
the Peoples" banner to victory. But should
the son of "Abe" Lincoln be a candidate, they
would give him a strong and Wiling support.
Secondly. The people of this Valley. irrespective
OF color or party, can never forget the service
rendered them by Secretary Lincoln in the hour
OF their distress, when the dark waters of the
flood rolled at their doOrsteps, threatening life
and limb and destroying their homes and chattels.
even the Child In its mothers arms perishinr for
food, with none to help, because ali were strick-
en- Secretary Lincoln, by his prompt action in
using the government vessels at his command to
convey food and clothing to the destitute peo-
PIE, regardless Of the fact that he was acting
without authority Of law, and showed that it
was the man and not the official that spoke in
considering that one sufferer released was re-
ward ample enough for the risk taken. The
people OF the valley, If they have the opportu-
nifty offered them, will SO reward him that he
will feel that the Spread cast upon the waters''
has, indeed, returned multiplied an hundred
fold. My view on this subject may seem vision
Investigation, be found q truthful statement of
the situation and condition of affairs.