The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-16
PATTRRsON's DECLINATION =
PHELAN WILL BE NOMINATED
ny ACCLAMATION.

PHELAN WILL BE NOMINATED
BY ACCLAMATION.
1t will be seen from card pub
lished in another column that Col
Josiah Patterson withdraws from the
canvass as a candidate for Congress,
His candidacy was inspired by the
belief that Mr.. Phelan favored the
Blair bill and protective tariff. Sc
soon SIS Col. Patterson discovered that
he and Mr.. Phelan were nearly in &C.
cord on these questions he seriously
contemplated Withdrawing from the
canvass, as the cause which induced
his candidacy no longer existed. The
few speeches Col. Patterson delivered
have added to his reputation as one Of
the ablest and soundest Democrats in
Tennessee. They had the genuine
ring Of unalloyed gold and were as
clear as winter landscape with snow
on the ground. Men are called 10 be
teachers who address great assem-
blies Of the people on public in
terests. 1t is not enough that
they simply echo opinions al
ready prevailing; that the applause
OF the multitude can do. Bat the part
OF the true leader OF thought is to
place before the people ideas which
they had not adequately compre-
hended, aud in such a way that they
may bs comprehended more fully.
The admirable speeches OF Col. Pat
terson during his ten days candidacy
served this purpose well. Hisspeeches
have added new honors to reputa-
ton that was already amply sufficient
to fill the measure OF ordinary ambi-
ton. Col. Patterson is Democrat
true as the needle to the pole. Con-
scientious and fearless, be has trod the
path OF right, even wheL that path
was rough and difficult. He hiss
graced the bar Of Tennessee, besuti-
fed and adorned the walks OF private
life. The result Of the primary cleo
ton in Shelby county was not be-
cause ofany unpopularity or objection
to Col. Patterson, but because he
entered the canvass after public
opionion had already concentrated
with singular unanimity on Mr..
Phelau, who, by an active canvass Of !
many months had, secured the good |
viii Q! all and so many pledges
that II was impossible for any man in
the district TO disar'auge his plans or
defeat bis we'll organized forces. The
joint di'cusion between Col Patter-
son and Mr., Phelan wss animated,
but conducted by strict OBJ.
servancs of knightly courtesy.
The two heroes in the popular play
never knew how much they liked
each other until they had wrestled,
and after the mastery speeches made
ythesa gentlemen in Joint debate they
are compelled to admire and respect
each other. The declination Of Col.
Patterson leaves Mr.. Phelan the only
candidate for Congress, and the
APPEAL expresses the hope that
the convention tomorrow will
nominate him by rising vote aud by
acclsmation. Such harmony and
unanimity would presage success.
Public opinion has conferred on James
Phelan as the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Tenth Tennessee
District, With him as the candidate
the party will score a signal victory on
the ID Of November. Phelan is genial
and popular, with laudable ambition
and the ability to warrant his aspra-
tioHs. The young Democrats are en-
Enthusiastically enlisted in his behalf,
and with the enthusiasm they mani
tested to secure his nomination his |
election would be assured.