The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15
SHELBY REPUBLICANS.
MEETING OF THE COUNTY coNvEN.
TIoN YESTERDAY.
VIM. R. Moore Endorsed for Vice-Presi-
dent and D. A. Num- for Governor
Platform and Resolutions Adopted-A
Lively Time.


around the natatorium, on Jefferson street;
there the temperature had fallen TO de-
gree which called for listers and ear mufis.
The explanation OF the specially located
blizzard and the cause which superin-
duced il, is found in the fact that in the
natatorium the Republicans OF Shelby
county went to and did hold a convention
TO send delegates to the State convention
on the 10Th inst. The remnant OF the
g.o.p., as they struggled around the cor
ners most OF them wore their winter
clothes, with last years straw hat and
face of melancholy. Those who did go
4. went through force Of habit, the majority
>pi them know no better and the others
had nowhere else TO go on convention
Sttlay. They were slow about coming into
s.he hall, seeming to prefer the glances OF
The early morning sun to the cold glare Of
the empty chairs within. A few OF the
faithful went straight in on arrival. They
talked. about the great Democratic conven-
ton now in session at Nashville, and
wished il the direst disaster, hoping that
no nomination would be made, etc. To
/, those who had put up the swag for the
hall il was known that they were only TO
y occupy il two hours, and heelers were sent
Tout TO draw ''the children OF the sun"
within doors. They came in reluct-
.antly, and when j. I. Turner, editor
Fof the Wdtchmdn, called the convcn-
ton TO order there were about 125 people
in the hall; of these at least 100 were col
ored and the rest white. One thing was
noticeable; none of the accredited big men
Of the party in the county were present.
Judge Latham, VIM. II. Moore, VIM. NJ.
Randolph, !. NJ. Hill, Gen Il. NJ. Patter-
son, l.. b. Eaton, or any other OF that rank,
put in an appearance. The first motion
made was that of Gen. Williamson, that
the Hon. 4. A. Hamilton act as temporary
chairman. A dusky delegate objected, but
for the purpose OF moving that Mr.. Ham
ilton be made permanent chairman, and
he was, with loud acclaim. Mr.. Hamilton
never misses an opportunity ito ventilate
his views, and as this was "a rare chance
he let go with all the earnestness of his
pcnt up soul, evidently under the impress
sion that another opportunity would not
present itself soon. 'Of course his speech
was listened 10 with wTapt attention.
Then the convention tried 70 palm of
the temporary secretaryship on w. A.
Field, but he spurned il. ]. Il. Turner
was nominated. When Ham Gordon,
an aged colorcd veteran In the ranks,
wanted his friend Marks to shoulder that
honor. he was greeted with, "Set down
you old yapl" and Turner took his place
az the cypress board.
The Hon. Zach Taylor, Of Upton county,
by what right nobody knows, rose up in
his quondam, congressional way, and
moved that the temporary organization be
made permanent. There were some Wig
orous protests TO this motion from few Of
the plebeians, but they were hooted out OF
all hearing.
At this point, Joe Moore, who has been
heard of on several occasions in the last
decade, said he did not propose TO be
.uld Wy the kid.gloved gentry. Ham
t;o,-Ion wat tbG Sane time engaged in q
s,,,,rrnl "A IN n fellow delegate about job
NJ whitewashing they had been hired 10
do. but they we've all shut of by n rap OF
lie chairman's gavel, who announced the
committees on delegates and resolutions as
follows:
COMMITTEE on DELEGATES.
Fred. Savage, chairman; s. IL. Haynes,
G.. H. Evans, J. 4. Turner I'd. Shaw, NJ.
Il. Williamson, II. u. Ramsey, j. L. Bigc'
low, T. Buttinghaus.
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
Blk. Sampson, chairman; G. G. Mar.
Gus, G, W. Wilson, A. X. jackson, 4. L,
Cassells, lack Taylor, J. T. Settle, T. W.
Brown, +. J. Brogn, Robert McKinnon
Attorney T. i. Cassells In his peculiarly
winning voice, then read the following
resolution:
Recognizing in ours a iehabililated ma
ton, In which all sections are alike inter
ested, we think that justice, fair play and
wise political expediency alike demand
after long slcglect, n southern rcprosen
tation on our national ticket, 20 be nomi
mated nj Chicago in June next. And sur
viewing carefully the national field for II
material, our judgment convinces us tina
Tennessee, being now ripe for protection
and education, should furnish the candi
date.
In view, therefore, Of his splendid ex
ecutive ability; his broad patriotism; hi
auarter Of century Of unyielding and un
rwerving devotion 10 and advocacy OF Re
publican principles; the pure and ire
proachable conduct Of bis privato life; hi
constant, courageous able and conspicuou
defense both by his facilo pen an'
by his public speeches at home an
In the halls Of tho Forty-sevcntl
-. tOngfctN OF lllc lplllNNl IlkhH VI "i
Dnnen before the law; his intense an
]nll peryading and patriotical Americanism
Ariel by fire during and since tho grea
Mar his earnest advocacy OF public an
private credit and his comprehcnsiy
craftsmanship; his high social positio
and fitness 90 adorn that exalted office
we hereby present as our candidate, io
Nice-Presidcnt OF the United States, tn
pame OF our distinguished fellow either
ihe Hon. VIM. H. Moore, Of Memphis
Tenn, and urge upon our delegates 10 Oh
Htate convention, about 10 convene
Nashville, the duty Of presenting his nam
10 the State convention for lis indorsomen
Hot on the heels OF this came this Ion
and windy resolution from Proi. u. h
Sampson In the same strain:
III AT n period when the people In the
i Lrollected wisdom are In search Of safe an
i trusted leaders 10 pilot the ship Of Sta
through another four years OF national III
IL proper that we adduce and reaflir
briefly our reasons for the cauro v
fhcrish, for the hope we entertain and I,
bur present course Of conduct. Living
IN age whose pulse-throbs beat In hapI
fonsonancc with the best aspirations
humanity and In n country whose law
policy and institutions oiIcr 10 every Ind
vidual highway leading 10 everything
which the immortal mind may aspire NJ
recognizing the responsibility Of asseriil
n choice In the interest OF the greatest