The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-05
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Col. Hamilton Himself Hath Said It.
The Rotten Work Of the Republic
an Congressional Convention.
The Bloody Shirt Boldly Flung to
the Breeze.
Blue Goats and Doodle To Be the
Republican Battle Cry.
Eaton Nominated Because He Had Been
Federal Colonel and Fixed All
the Boys Who Were Out
for the STUFF"


present yesterday shameless aggrcga-
ton of corrupdblo elements which formed
the bulk OF the Republican convention of
the Tenth Congressional district, and it is
infinitely more to be regretted that the
honest and well-meaning masses Of the
Republican party could not have been
present to see how their rights are DELHI
eralely trampled upon and betrayed. If any
seli-respecting man, white or black, can,
after yesterdays shameful exhibition at
Estival park, still openly and publicly pro-
claim his adhesion to The Republican party
oil Shelby county, he must he made of very
tough moral fiber. Even the reporters on
the stand, whose avocations compel them
to peer into every nook and corner OF
crime, blushed with scorn, indignation and
contempt at the unblushing scene of cor
ruption which was being enacted under
their very eyes. The doodle candidate"
was nominated for Congress, Just as
The APPEAL predicted he would
be ten days ago, and the meth
DDS that encompassed his nomination
were tinged with the suspicion of deliber-
ate bribery and corruption. The APPEAL
is not prepared to say that Eaton
paid for the nomination, not having access
to the check book which he carried in his
pocket yesterday, but no man with his
senses about him will refuse to believe
that his nomination was brought about by
purchase in some cases, by promises in
others, by trcachery and double dealing
ON the part OF the great bulk of the dele
gates who voted for him. Wards that
were instructed for Hamilton were sold
out like so many sheep. A county which
was instructed for him gave him not SOL
itary vote. Some OF his avowed champions
turned upon him in the last hour and de-
serted him like 80 many dogs when the
final struggle came. lIardcman county,
with twelve votes instructed for Hamilton,
sold him out body and soul and gave him
not vote. Cash AlOsby, chairman Of the
seventh ward delegation OF Memphis,
pledged 10 vote for Hamilton, deliberately
threw him over and east two and a half
votes for Eaton and two and half
for Hamilton. &. l.. Scruggs, sec
rotary for the county Republican
convention, pledged on honor TO vote for
Hamilton, deserted his post like cur when
the issue came and lodged vote. Such
instances OF treachery were common, and
Eaton's check book was all-powcrlul TO
supply rs many votes and us much artih-
cial enthusiasm as was necessary for the
occasion. Ii was q disgracciul spectacle, a
spectacle that brought the hot blush Of
shame even TO those who were merely
there rs spectators, and one could not but
help 10 regret that such honest and rcpu-
table gentlemen rs Judge 4. W. Brown,
j. 4. lation, Of Fayotte, and John &.
Hook and dozen or 10 others
would consent TO have their manhood 80
spat upon rs II was by yesterdays proceed
ings in the Republican convention. e..
NJ. Turner, writing rs he IL with sense
OF injury, and committed as he Is 10 hos
tility 10 the Democratic party, turned pale
with disgust at what he saw was
going on before him. John Colbert,
prepared 10 stomach even the
nasiiest variety Of RepublicanisIn, could
not swallow the sickcning dose which
was held up TO his lips, and publicly and
like man Withdrew from the convention,
not before stating In very plain English
his contempt for the convention and It's
corrupt methods Joe Moore, an open,
aggressive, belligerent advocate Of llamil.
tons, suddenly disappeared and was never
heard Of again. II would be interesting 90
know how much Doodle II took 10 shut up
Joe's mouth. Perhaps some day Il will be-
known. In the interest Of honest politics
TnE APPEAL hopes II may. SwaybaCk
Charley Wilson, with all his faults and
foolishness, is at least incouuptiblc. lie
md Green Evans and Elder John Ice aud
a. "a
pucky and manly fight for Hamilton,
but Il was no use. There was too much
Doodle on the other side, aud IL
was judiciously used Every one.
horse cross road country preacher
livery halfslarycd 2xg colorcd county
school teacher had been enlisted In Ealon's
cause, and every one.horsc politician from
the rural districts was wild for Eaton, OF
whom lac never heard until he saw the
color Of his money or read his name at the
bottom Of a check Does Eaton deny this2
THg APPEAL deics him 10 exhibit his
check books since September 25, aud OK.
plain for what services his checks have
been given. But why waste words upon
the grotcsque crew Of schcming adycniur.
ers and purchasable scoundrcls1 Read the
proceedings and judge for yourselves.
TnE CoSvENTIoS WAS CALLED TO ORDER
at 1880 o'clock, pm, by Chairman w. J.
Smith, OF the congressional executive COM
mittcc.
II. 4. Booth, Of lIardcman county, was
elected permanent chairman and j. y.
Bernard, Of Upton, secretary. Booth Il "a
black man OF clerical manner and habit Of
speech and In accepting the chair made
speech cOunseling harmony informing his
audience that they were assembled in a
prayer meeting capacity aud that the con.
vention was only the preliminary 10 n pro-
tructcd meeting lie also intinatcd that
they we're there 10 make their mark.
This was significant II Eaton took any
receipts for the Doodle hc distributed yes.
terday some Of the recipients would have
been compelled OK rel ncccssitate 10 make
their marks
After the committee on credentials had
reported Mr.. j. 7. Luton, OF SOmeryille,
was elected permanent chairman, and l..
ID. Key, OF Upton, permanent secretary.
Mr. Luton is delicate. good looking,
intelligent looking gentleman with a fine
voice and thorough knowledge Of paria-
mcntnry practice. lie male an admirable
presiding officer. As before stated Il was
pity TO see 10 able and gcntlemanly a
man in such company. He ought 10 be q
Democrat. lie Is out OF place In q SOUTH
en Republican convention.
Pending the absence Of the committee
OH resolutions g. A. McElmec, q colored
man, spoke on national issues His re.
,,.,La ,gere VOL deliVpfpd and favorahiv