The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-08
THEY MEAN BUSINESS.
THE JACKsoNIAN CLUB TAKES A
FRESH AND DETERMINED START.
New Constitution and Bylaws Adopt
ed, onlcers and Committees Chosen,
and the General Work of organiza-
ton Admirably Done.

s'oe'ft W. w HShtstb oes tt1ae'f
and the patriotic voters OF Tennessee are
not liable to relapse into inocuous desuo-
tude for lack Of something to engage their
attention. Even now both sides are mus
tering their forces for the two great and
decisive battles. Among the great powers
that will carry tho Democratic banner TO
victory in Tennessee is the Jacksonian
club, composed OF tho flower Of young
Democracy in Memphis. Heretofore the
club has enjoyed only nominal exist
ence. got of on the wrong foot as it were.
The members were enthusiastic enough for
every demand upon them, unainching DEM
ocrats, and demonstrated that they could
DO relied upon by the enthusiastic reccp-
ton planned and executed upon President
IIadden's return from New York last fall.
One reason for this lcthargic state was,
doubtless, the absence OF demand for their
services. There were no elections in the
immediate future, and the season OF mac
tiyity was entirely too protracted TO afford
sufficient interest 10 hold the members
together as firmly and theoretically as
desired.
But a change has como over the situa-
ton. The day approaches when torchlight
professions, public speakings and other
species Of political agitation will be seen
and felt in the land. Therefore the jack
sonians felt they were needed, and like
the Texan and his pistol, badly needed.
A call was made for an important meeting
last night, at which IL was proposed 10
al aanafft..lfA,. a.,I Lx.I II at,l
transact other momentous business. In
response to the call, about fifty rcprescn-
tative Democrats OF the yonng
blood-assembled in the criminal court
room. There was an earnest expression
on every face, and an evident determination
TO march into the political contests with
sleeves rolled up. There was no time lost
in settling down to the business before the
body, and 8 O'Clock found President Fray
ser T. Edmondson, Vice President w. |.
Yopp and John J. Barry and Secretary
John Alsup holding the gentlemen down
10 strict order and business. Secretary w.
A. Battaile had rendered his resignation on
account OF incompatible private affairs,
and Mr.. Alsup was unanimously chosen 10
fill the vacancy.
The FIRST business in order was the adop-
ton OF n new constitution and bylaws, M
a vigorous step toward substantial rcorgan-
izaton. A committee, composed OF Gen.
]. J. Dupuy, Robert Il. Armour, J. j.
Williams and J. J.. Raegio, had been pre-
viously appointed and reported an excel
lent document. This was read by Gen.
Dupuy slowly and plainly. Members
jotted down sections TO which they
wished 20 suggest amendments, and
at its close decided 10 dispense with
a second full reading, but point out specific
objections. have them decided, and adopt
the amended report at once. This con-
clusion was followed out there was little 10
suggest, and Gen. Dupuy addressed the
meeting upon various points embodied.
He said there were u number OF rcvisions
Of the old constitution Of tho Jacksonian
club, but innovations not unknown in
similar flourishing organizations elsewhere.
lie felt that the gentlemen present would
see and realize the importance Of the
changes. The principal points were the
provisions for n governing and cx-
ecutiye committee. The former in
ternal working body was designed 10
cover the field that other temporary
committees would otherwise have 20 oc-
cupy continually, that was, passing upon
applications for membership, finances, and
other aiiairs In the clubs regular business
career. The latter committee would have
charge Of the campaigns in which the
Jacksonian club would engage, and these
would be every contest In which politics
figured. Particularly was such n body
necessary for the coming years work, that
would shake the nation from center 10 cir
cumfercnce. Tho Jncksonian club pro-
posed so. take a hand, and n very heavy
one. Clubs would be organized through
out tho county, West Tennessee,
and the State nj large, did the
parent organization grow into pro-
portions 20 wicld such influence. Thb
speaker then referred 10 the excellent work
performed by an organization in IIarlcman
county, prior 20 his leaving there. So well
was Il conducted, that the name Of every
Democrat In the county was known. by
this means, the Democratic strength was
fully known. lie believed, like all Demo
Gratis. in local government, and there
was nothing In his suggestion from which
10 infer interference with these branch or
CARNATIONS. They would simply report 10
and encourage each other. This and every
other point In which dwclt party strength
would be found necessary during the en-
suing summer.
President Elmondson took occasion 20
compliment the committee upon the ex.
cellcncc Of is work.
Another provision Of the now constitu-
ton and bylaws, slightly different from
tho former one, WINS that Of ages nj which
Democrats were eligible for membership.
Any one, otherwise acceptable 10 the gov
crnlng committee and body rs n whole.
can Join nj twenty-one and upward. Thus
was II thrown open todd M well as Young.
still another n that absent officers, with.
out valid excuse, will pay fine Of 30 cents
for each failure until n certain limit has
been paced, whom the delinquent rctircs.
Members arc required 10 sign the consiitu-
ton and pledge 20 stand by II through
thick and thin. Dues were fixed at 81 per
year, payable quarterly, and the initiation
fee nj 81.
The club then proceeded. after adopting
unanimously the IMPORT Of the committee
on constitution and bylaws, 30 elect off,
ccu. The result was as follows, MI the
old officers being retained by acciamaiion.
President Frayscr r. Edmondson.
First Vicc-prraidcnt-W I. Yopp.
Second vicc.pr,sidcnt-John J. Barry.
Secretary Alsup.
Assistant Secretary Brown Sanford.
Trcasurcr-w. n. Hancock.
Sergeant at Arms-W. :. Pope.
Assistant Sergeant at Arms 80 W. II.
Ioyce.
Governing Committee. J. Dupuy,
John J. Duffy, NJ. r. Garvin. X. d. Ar |
mour and T. II. Crcnahaw.
Exccuiive.C Committee Emmct H. Wood |
ION, John J. Raggio. w. H. Armour, Jo- |
'eph Theirs. ]. NJ. Stein, Andrew J. |
tnrria Samuel 4 Cnun Jamea NJ Colo- /