The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-04
Tile ClMpAIGN CLOSED.

The canvass Of 1883 is practically closed.
Tho work Of the Democratic speakers has
ended. II only remains for the press, as q
last word, to urge upon the voters to go tc
the polls on Tuesday and vote for Clcye
land aud Thurman. No two men oycl
presented by political party for the suf
iragcs Of the American people we're more
eminent in all respects than are these
leaders Of the people. Thurman, the
cold Roman" beloved by foe MS well ~
friend. long ago indclibly impressed him.
self upon the history Of our country MS n
statesman OF the lofticst characteristics, q
lover above all things, OF truth and Justice.
Especially is this true Of so much Of his
public career as lies within the period
since 1850. In the iroublous times Of the
Civil War he was Constitutional Unionist
aud during all tho hicful years Of recon.
struciion stood as a very tower Of strength,
battling against a bindly partisan host,
for the Constitution aud tie enforcement
Of the laws. lie mover waycrcd. lie has
been in all those ycar as the very sign
aud seal Of Jolcponian Democracy. A
man Of the llHt order OF ability, aud Of an
experience ranging, through over half cen.
tury, ON the bench and In the forum, lac
has won the rcspcc, Of his political oppo-
ncn,s while maintaining his principles
and conlcnding Tor his party. No more
honorable record has been made 10y any
public man nj any time In our history
than his. lie is an honor TO the Demo
cratic parry, and will, we feel sure, be
the recipient Of every Democratic vote on
Tuesday next Mr. Clcycland's character
~ public man has been made In the
past few years, the best part of II within
the last six, as Governor Of New York and
President Of the United States. II Is upon
his record In this last, the highest office
that any man can on on the earth, tina,
the Democratic party rcs,s liz claim for hi'
indoncmen, by recollection. lilo has beer
the relentless foe Of Jobs aud jobbcs, h,
has been the constant advocate Of economy
he has purscd the public service Of man!
abuses, and has icarlcssly exposed the do
signs OF the Republican leaders Of the Sen
ate, who have pursued him with the TO
lcntlcSs spirit Of hate aud animosity ON tn
narrowosl lines Of partisan restriction
Mindful Of the condition and ncccs
stiles Of all classes, his rccommcnda'
tons and tho conduct Of the several
departments under him have won Tor hin
the confidence aud respect OF the com
mcrcihl classes ~ we'll as Of the working
classes, 10 whom his Tariff Reform Mes.
slgc came as the call Of ono crying In Ia,
wilderness preparing the way TOT better
lie and living Tor them. All his utter
ancos have been dgnihcd aud manly
clear and concise. cogcnt and logical
Every year since 1884 has found him far
thcr and farther advanced In the publ,
good will and his nomination 10y the party
10 which he owes his elevation
was On irresistible aud an newt
able conclusion. The ticket Of the Ma
uonal Democratic party is ono that over,
just and iair.mlndcd man can vote III
with feeling u pride, and TnE ArrEAL
appealing TO all such, has no fear Of IN,
result Of tho vote on Tuesday being at
b overwhelming indoucmcni Of two Of IN,
ablcs, Of living Americans aud tho 10
entrance OF tho Democratic party upon
long career Of power. Il has survived al
the mutations Of time since jefferson frs
b formulated is principles. and NO long n
these are adhered TO In good faith IL vii
continue TO he the hope aud refuge Of th'
masses and the embodied spirit Of ID,
Declaration Of Independence and the Fed
eral Constitution.