Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-04

was held to consider the relations of
the state OF Missouri to the federal
Union. He was one of the youngest
members OF that distinguished body OF
men, which held sessions during Two
years. He was influential and eaiou
in opposition to secession and rebellion
and made-manv eloquent and convinc-
ing speeches in support OF his patriotic
opinions. He believed secession was a
remedy for no evil: that it was a great
er evil than any which il expected TO
cure, and that in the Union and under
the constitution was the place to stand
for all rights.
In 1862 Mr.. Philips raised a regi-
ment of Union cavalry and was APP
pointed colonel. This command did
fine service and good fighting in Ar
kansas and Missouri, and was often
complimented in orders by command
ing generals. For gallant service
against Gen. Price in 1864 Col. Philips
was placed in command of the central
district of Missouri by Gen. Rosecrans.
He was also appointed brigadier gen.
eral by Governor Hall, but as he was
not a radical in politics the state senate
refused to confirm him. He command
ed his regiment throughout the war,
except when he was placed in higher
command.
After the wal Col. Philips resumed
the practice of his profession at Sedalia.
Judge Russell Hicks became his law
partner in 1866, and atterward United
States Senator George e. Vest. In
1868 he was the democratic candidate
for congress and made a stirring caD-
vass in opposition to disfranchisement
and prescription. lie was not elected
but the campaign was a memorable one
and aroused great enthusiasm and adj
miraiion for him among the people. In
the same year he was a delegate to the
national democratic convention which
nominated Seymour and Blair. In 1874
after a very remarkable struggle in the
convention he became the democratic
cadidate for congress, and after an &C
tive nvas was elected by a large ma
jorty. From his first entry into con-
gress he commanded much influence
and respect by his industry, talents and
eloquence. His first prepared speech
was in opposition to Blaine's proposed
sixteenth amendment to the cOnstitu-
ton in regard to church and state. and
it attracted much attention as a logical
argument and an eloquent appeal. His
eulogy on the late Speaker Kerr wa a
very finished, elegant and touching
tribute to the memory Of its distingu-
ished subject. He served on the COM
mittee on the Pacific railroads and on
claims. He vas also a member of the
committee sent to South Carolina to
investigate presidential election affairs
and chairman of the subcommittee.
He performed his duties with distinc-
ton and made a very able and concise
report; he also supported his report
and the action of the committee in a
speech of great force and %eloquence.
Colonel Philips has tor many a
been a constant and Jealous member of
the Presbyterian church, and repre-
scented the synod of Missouri in the
convention at Edlnburg, in July, 1877,
Europe.
He was married to Miss Fleece
Batterton of Danville, KY, May II,
1857. He has two children-a son,
Emmett Philips, who graduated with
high honors in June, 1877, at Center
college, Kentucky, and is now a we'll
known young attorney of this city, and
a daughter, Miss Hortense. Colonel
Philips came to Kansas City to reside
in 1882, and was appointed as presiding
Judge of the Kansas City court of ap-
peals in 1884, by Governor Crittenden,
which position he no holds.
AN INSTANCE OF THE HARMONY PRE-
VAILING.
From the Kansas City Times, Aug. 26.l
An instance OF the universal favor
with which the nomination of Judge
Philips was received was furnished
when John e. Tarsney met William fl.
Wallace at the Junction shortly after
the convention had adjourned. Mr..
Tarsney and Mr.. Wallace, it will be
remembered, were bitter political OPP
ponents in the last congressional fight,
Mr.. Tarsney then being a strong anti
Wallace man. AS Mr.. Tarsney ar-
preached Mr.. Wallace he remarked:
"Well, Wallace, we have nominated
q congressman
81 think we have" replied Mr.. Wal
lace.
"Will we agree this timei"
"Heartily," responded Mr.. Wallace.
awe will travel together"
"We will-shake!" and they shook.
Eyes, We'll forget it all and go TO-
gether," continued Mr.. Tarsney.
"And that means a great deal of
harmony" responded Mr.. Wallace.
laughingly.
"Let me shake with you both," put
in all enthusiastic democrat who had
overheard the conversation. And they
all shook again. Later on, Col. Crisl
and Mr.. Wallace congratulated each
other on the nomination.
The above is but one instance of the
favor with which the nomination wa:
received. Every democrat met wa
enthusiastic and confident OF Judge
Philips election.
A meeting will be held at Coates
hotel Saturday evening at s O'Clock to
organize a Philips club of the Thirt
ward. Arrangements have been made
for a room there, and all democrats
especially young men, are urged to b.
present.
Organizations will be effected in the
other wards shortly.