The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-29
he Accepts In Woris Full OF Craft
tude and iSarnestness.
Glad To Be Again Of Service to
\ the Party He Loves.
He Will Enter the Campaign With
4 All His Energy.
The Great Statesman in Fine Health
N and .spirits-Never So vivacious
IN and Happy-The Committee
Entertained.

1OIUMbuN, Vi, Juiit Inv nithAUCio
/ q tho Democratic committee appointed to
&otify ex-senator Allen G.. Thurman OF
his nomination to the Office Of Vice-Presi-
dent, arrived in this city this morning on
6special train, bat it was afternoon before
|. anything was done. The committee was
appropriately received by committees Of
local Democratic clubs and was grandly
entertained. At o'clock pm. the COM
mittee started for Judge Thurman's resi-
dence, and 1t was announced the meeting
would be in that portion occupied by his
son.
The party was received in the north re-
ception-room Of Mr.. A. w. Thurman's
residence. which had been decked with
flowers'and plants. Gen. Collins and Maj.
Jacobs, OF Louisville, stationed themselves
at the head OF the room in front Of the
window, the other members OF the COM
E mittee and the various gentlemen present
having arranged themselves In semi-cir
Gle, awaited the entrance OF Judge Thur
man, who speedily made his appearance
from the drawingroom on the south.
Judge Thurman was greeted with a
burst OF applause as he came forward,
leaning on the arm OF his son, Mr.. A. w.
1 Thurman. II was an impressive sight, and
4 one well calculated 10 accompany the scene
4 about 10 be completed.
AS coon as Judge Thurman had taken
n his scat and bowed to the gentlemen stand
Al ing ready 10 receive him, Gen. Collins adj
n vanced, and after taking him by the hand,
4 spoke as follows:
a Judge Thurman we bear a message from the
great council your party. IL T. but iorrisl no
tee OF your nomination By that body for the high
once Of vice-iTcsident Of ihc United States Rich
~ our language il In power anl expression, Il
contains no words 10 adequately convey the senli-
ment Of That convention a. It's heart went out 10
you. fpresent my friend. the Hon. Charles d.
Jacobs, mayor OF Louisville.
Mr.. Jacobs, who Is gentleman Of ex-
ceedingly handsome appearance, stepped
. forward, and In an earnest voice read tho
y following formal letter Of notification:
coLumus. o.. June %. 1858
y 70 the Hon. Allen O. Thurman Of Ohio;
Il elr--It has become the highly agreeable duty Of
8)his sopmiiiee 70 inform you that upon the ht.,
reccntly 10 the city OF 81 Louis, and representing
~ rvcry State and Territory. Of our Union, for the
pnrposc OF selecting candidates for the presidency
And yice'presidency. you were unanimodsly chosen
Xss the nominee OF that great party for the eminent
and responsible ONCE Of vieelresident Of the
n In thus spontaneously and cmphaiicAlly de.
handing rriurn to that political avna which
NuII ErafAu Win 10 nutn MatlNult nlFUIly
,iror. the Dcmocracy Of this county have honorcd
themselves By relieving their parry rom the charge
Of ingratitude. and We believe and trust 10 Noyen
her next The people will efihce such faint from
the Republic By eicctng you 70 preside over The
most august deliberativc body In the world--thc
sns s % es vssa sas 6pSS m
deed could cyvry lover OF his country. regardless
q party or creed. rioice that IN you is embraced
the highest type OF the enlightened aud rohned
American citizen. and that no matter what the
cribs might be, this government would be sale In
your hands lApplanse An engrcs.ed copy Of
thst admits Of no doubt aud adopted without
dissenting voice Il herewith presented.
In % hargng their trust this committee desire
20 con 70 you assurances OF the most profound
esteem and admiration, and 20 express their sin
oers.t sod wishes ior your hnpplnss ana ptc BROS
dent servants PArnioK coLLiSs, Chairman.
Amid the profound silence Judge Thur
man spoke as follows: FEf -
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Commit
teo.I pny you 70 acccpt my very sincefe thanks
for the Kind and courteous manner IN which you
have communicated 70 me the Official Information
You know without saying Il that am profoundly
Eraiefnl 70 the convention and 70 the Democratic
Party for the honor conferred upon me. aud the
more 90 that il was Wholly un,onght and undcslfcd
BY me. Not that undcrtalucd distinction any
man Of our party. however eminent might highly
be ambitious Of public life. but when am told
IN p earnest and impressive q manner That eau
,.lll render scrvIse % she good cause e Which
bonnd by tho lies Of affection, BY the dictate, Of
Judgment by sense Of Obligation lof fayofs 70
Sn py "sSn d me s soSus g e abe g
We the Republic. what ecu !, under such cir
90 sn. Ssa my I.a' w'9 ss,,S to ,s e
ysnii.nss, MIN al unieIgnsd dlaldepc. IN my
% q n ys, es s 4 e L my duty s1'i q "a Socsp Z
and do all that u may be Ia my power 70 do 70
merit - marked distinction.
and hopest standardization q The gsners govern
ment Applause We have President who wise
y. b.v,ly. diligently and p.,LioileslIy Discharge,
fully believe that the best interests q
The country require bis reelection, aud
what 70 bring ssoui The result i one Of my mo-
Tvs for accepting a place on our ticket snd also
feel my duty 70 labor for reduction Of taIe. and
judicial 70 our financial weliar. but e "a high
nesd ay No more today. Ia Due time and IN ac
cordance with established usage will transmit 70
lion. with such observailoDs upon public question:
pl.uss
A reception and elegant collation. then
followed. Every one remarked that Judge
Thurman appeared 20 vigorous and earn.
est, and old friends say they have moi
seen him 30 yivacious and happy for
months II was grand sight 10 see the
old Roman surrounded by his admirers,
and nothing would satisfy the COMMITTEES
but that photographer should take a
group picture Of the gathering, which was
done, and the committee then departed,
Bisedy Politics s- the Choctaw Nation
Fonr smrH, Ark, June 2s.--Political
excitement In the CNoctaw Nation run'
high, and another brutal political murder
has Just come TO light. Three weeks age
khnrifL Inhn q CrnMdor OF jackson conn.