The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
the annexed paper, which is made part
thereof, moves the court to dismiss this


The annexed paper referred to is given
below:
WASHINGTON, n. c., Dec IT, 1851
Messrs. Harrison, Miller & Elan, Counselors- at Law:
Gentlemen-When / requested you in
August last to bring suit against the pub
fishers of the indianapolis Sentinel for libel,
l did so in the belief that the wrong done
me by that paper being entirely OF a per-
sonal and domestic character, could be
fairly tried without undue influence from
political considerations. ! confess ! was
profoundly amazed TO find the matter at
once taken up and the libel reproduced
with all possible exaggcration in every
Democratic paper in Indiana. Except from
three members of the Democratic party
from that State, never heard that word
OF dissent or disapproval was spoken.
while the great mass OF Democratic speak
ers repeated the libel from every stump in
Indiana with vitupeptive rancor, with
jibe and ribald Jest. II was thus made, so
far as any matter OF the kind can be made,
an issue in an exciting political campaign,
and the Democrats of the State were thor
oughly poisoned in their minds in regard
TO the question TO be decided at law. Tn
der such circumstances il Is simply impos-
sible that can have fair trial or that |
can expect any other than that which uni
formly attends political libel suit grow
ing out Of an exciting campaign in this
country. II | were unfair enough or fool
lsh enough TO desire a jury COM
posed Of my own partisans could
not have IL. A properly constituted
jury in Indiana would be composed
of members Of both political parties
in about equal proportions. When ! Wis
tied Indiana in October was repeatedly
advised tina, six Democrats could not be
found in the state who, in n political suit,
would give "A verdict against their leading
party organ. This did not necessarily con-
vey an imputation upon their personal in
tegrity as citizens, but simply that the
binding OF party prejudice would utterly
prevent an impartial consideration OF the
evidence submitted. | am perfectly able
To fight the N,ntind newspaper in an lndi-
ana court, but | would stand no chance
whatever against the consolidated venom
Of the Democratic party Of that State.
With these surroundings and with this
prospect, il would be lille for me to 90
through the trouble and the annoyance Of
| n trial. The questions propOuudcd by the
bill Of discovery have already been sub
stantially and fully answered by me, and
am willing TO leave my written statement
and answers under oath 30 the judgment
OF tie public. | do not choose To have
the case indirectly concluded by a tech.
nicality or suffered 10 die in silence.
| prefer to make this frank and open state
| mcnt OF the reason which induces me 10
believe the prosecution Of the case would
| BE- utterly iruitlCss. Very respectfully,
JANEs G.. BiAINF.
| u.rptgp r,pn's fpVf.N,f ,4.tnN ,p M ,tNts
Tho following * part Of an open letter
addressed to James g. Blaine while Srcrc-
tary OF State, In dcnunciatiun ol his shame
ful abandonment OF the lrish-Amcricdn
citizens arrested by English authority.
Strange to say the letter below is fIom the
iacile pen OF Patrick Ford oi the irid
/ World, who was one 81 q New York COM
mittcc 20 receive MIR Blaine. the learned
statesman, upon whose crring head be
hurried the curse OF 1ipnumTy but few
short ycup ago.
"Nou. Mr.. Elaine Immediately on
entering upon the office Of Secretary OF
state, trumprtpd II forth 90 the nation.
with q vigor and volume that speak well
Tor your political lungs, that hcncciurih
the badge Of American citizenship would
be- a pride and q safeguard 10 man over
the wide world.
These expectations you have not rca
lied. ! cannot understand your conduct.
Il il cNpiangb.o only by ignorance ul
the law or treason io duty.
"Asa substitute Tor your discharge OF
duly, however, you tell ur that yuu would
chccriully counsel the President Garfield
20 appeal TO thv friendly hDuCyoluIcc u.
the British government 10 behalf Of Mr.
Buyton.' This Is very hind Of yun, indeed.
lui YOU mistake. Mr.. Blaine. THIS Is not
an Irish relief measure.
"Thc man who asks yUu 90 do him jus
ticc-=WhO asks you tu do Nnlr simple
duty IN thc mlttyr=is not hvgtirut your
door. lie scoms you anl your appeal.
When be- read yuur insulting PROPOSAL boz
the British pres, his indignant soul
Il shed this over tie ocean 10 President
Garfield: I hope YOU will never submit
thc honor 0i the republic, which ] fought
to maintaIn. a. the degradation NJ au aV
ppal 10 the bgncvUlrncr oi the c0vardly
British government, which BE- Incapable al
extending TO my cou7trymcni the common
"Whatcycr humility Tee country j. sub
tested 10 h due. not tu such noble hearts,
but 90 the admuuitiun ut which you Jl
chief minister aud uly,s,r anl which
ignoring the tradition, NJ bHitor day
b mranly AMI trl,iOuusy nh1rluus yIlu
zrns to whom It is bound by every priuci
pie Of honor aud law 10 extend prpiyc
ton
La another issue Of the Tnih World o.,
truthful Patrick Fond EiyE
Docs jane q, blaine Tor n mumpu
J ! suppose the American citizens. with lf.si
blood IN their veins, will ever forget th'
when he WIS Secretary ~ ItC hH II.0wr'
| American citizens residing in Ireland 90 b
! arrested and imprisoned on mere uspI
cion, without lis calling tuc British GOV
p prnmuut tu account lUr this violation 81
; international law, as hc was ia duty hIun.
y a. do2'
Q Ia commenting on Blainc's 81. Patrick
, d1y Grafton iu - Louis 90 banquet give
: hy the Knights Of st. Patrick, PI,rIcI
r Ford through tie columns Of the if
/. World, said
g "Mr. Blaine j. reported ns having pres
g Dental aspirations. As Mr. Blaine b.
= thorough demagusuc he thinks pgrhap
81 that lac may succeed In winning SOM
Q liish-Amcrican votes bv figuring ls one
q the orators atasL ratricks night ban
q quot.
" ole iorgcls that his presence At such
= meeting, after what be has done,
, an insult 10 every intelligent lrshma
q present"
:, AN INSURANCE. DECISION.
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