The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-09
Caldwell the Choice of the Demo-
Gratis for Governor.
Support of w. A. Collier For
Delegate at Large.
d, A. Num- Leading the Republic
an Cohort to Blaine.
Judge Livingston for Chancellor OF the
Tenth District - Dissatisfaction
of Republicans with Their
County Ticket.

Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, April S.-Next
Saturday will be big day for the
Democracy Of old Haywood, as on that
day the county convention will meet 10
select delegates TO the State convention.
A largo aud representative convention is
expected. Tho convention will instruct
for the Hon W. T, Caldwell for Governor
beyond doubt, as We recognize in him
the ablcst and most available man in the
race, besides being West Tennessee
favoritc.
Should Caldwell retire from the State
convention before nomination is made
the Haywood delegates will support Me
Connol very chceriully. Gov. Taylor has
no strength whateyerin the county worthy
OF mention.
There is so much dissali siaction among
Republicans over the doodle" county
ticket that an opposition ticket will GER
tainly be put in the field. Tho delegates
werciniluenccdby money and whisky, and
selected candidates who arc not sntisiac-
tory to the party. The strongest oppo.
silion ticket mentioned thus far is W. NJ.
Scott for sheriff, NJ. Boyd for trustee and
!. X. Gibson for assessor, because IL IL
composed OF excellent men, who can get
the support OF the Democracy and the best
element Of the Republican party in tho
county
The many friends Of Judge Livingston
were glad 20 sec in the Stdio-D,mocrot u
| this week his announcement ~ candi-
date for chancellor in this (ihe Tcnthl
division. lie has had long and brilliant
experience on the bench, aud 80 ably has
he discharged the duties Of the position
that he will likely not have amy opposi-
ton in his present candidacy.
From present indications sherman will
have much difficulty in securing the Ten
ncssee delegation II tho Chicago conyen-
ton. The Hon. ID. A. Mum, one OF the most
popular and influential Republican leaders
| Ia the State, will nsc all his powerful
forces In behalf Of blaine. At the Rcpub-
hcan county convention here a lew day,
ago, Col. Num- had the convention TO dc
clare In favor Of the Maine statesman, an,
4 u il understood that lac will sec that IN,
Tennessee delegation Is so manipulate
A. TO give iis fnll strength 10 him az Chi
cago.
The numerous friends here Of Capt w
A. Collier, OF your city, will take great
| pleasure Ia supporting him ~ q candidate
Tor delegate at large 10 the Democratic ma
tional convention. lie was born aud
raarcd 10 young manhood in this county,
and began the practice Of Law ut our bar.
Since then our people have followed his
course with interest aud seen his success
with pleasure, and in his aspirations for u
seat la the st. Louis convention they will
give him most cordial aud sincere sup
port. Mr.. Collier can DO assured Of no
more honest support in the State conyen.
ton than will come from his old home
county.
Judge H. J. Lca's friends In many parts
oi tho State are pushing him 10 become a
candidate for delegate b. the ~. Louis con-
vcnlion. lie has not vet declared himself
a candidate, but ho will bc urged TO enter
the list, and II he docs, lac will, no doubt,
| receive such large support ~ 10 elect
him. Tho Judge Is sound on Democratic
policies and doctrines aud would make a
worthy representative in the convention.