The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-09

Six days have now elapsed since the
election, the successful candidates have re-
ccived their shecpskin parchments, yet it
affords a theme for general discussion.
The line OF thought most generally pur-
sued by the communicative citizen is tho
probability OF Democratic triumph in No
vember, the determined efforts OF Repub-
leans to defeat it, ard what the colored
contingent Of the latter party is likely to
do when the struggle is on.
Zach Taylor's movements are still closely
observed. Notwithstanding his emphatic
denial that there will be no contest, there
are few who nevertheless feel that tho
collapse was not in keeping with the de-
defeated candidates suspected Stubborn
ness. II required continued positive assu-
rance from the gentleman in person yes
terday TO allay all doubts of the reports
correctness. Satisfied on this point, con-
vcrsation turned upon other features made
prominent in the recent contest.
at would be difficult TO estimate the far
reaching effects OF Dcmocracy's defeat in
Shelby county," remarked Maj. Petit 10
an APPEAL reporter, "had we been SO un-
fortunate. DO you know that eyes in
Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and all OF
Tennessee were turned in this direction on
that day. kilograms were asked for by
and sent 10 numbers Of people in all these
States particularly in Mississippi. Judge
Boone, of Sardis, was particularly DESTROYS
TO keep posted, and did so. Had We lost
II would have been dishcartening all
around. But Democracy will never lose
here, 30 long IA that means negro domina-
ton and that's all II does mean"
81 have heard n great deal, major, about
trouble with the negroes, 10 which many
signs now seem ~ point. What do you
think about ~
81 do not enjoy the anticipation, but il
looks 81 me like II must come, sooner or
later. II 80, ! would prefer that il come
before my death than after. A great many
Of tho negroes are becoming bold and ny
grcssiyc in lnsolcncc. Not only is this the
case among the older ones, hut they teach
il 10 their children. 4 ease in point comes
Ia mind now The evening after the cleo
ton ! went to drug store ON Bcalc street
Tor medicine 10 cOuntcrnct the effects of u
hard DAYS work IN the sun about the
polls ! was accompanied by two little
girls, daughters OF ncighbor While
waiting on the prescription clerk. three
negro girls came In. They at once began
Ia use vulgar language in loud whispers,
one of them being particularly offensive.
! said nothing, appearing not a. notice
them, aud my little charges did likewise.
Finally the two younger negroes en-
dcayorcd 10 persuade the other 10 dcsist
calling her attention To nay presence.
'llumph' she audihly remarked, with q
shrug uf her shoulders, Il don care
nuthn' fur him. But there are
two little girls, they said. 'llumphn
she again rcjoincd, 'dcv's not girls,
dcy's gals This will illustrate the
teachings Of negro children at home. We
were compelled 20 use violence agninst
this race IN lSib, aud IL had healthy Of.
feet ior long time. Most OF those who
remember that occurrence wildly are
either dead or too old to take any active
part In affairs nj this day, aud our threat.
cncd trouble Is with the young gr0wn.up
generation. Should II be found impossi.
bic to avoid the clash. do not think the
negroes alone should be- held accountable.
There are only few Of them. compare
lively, who arr ~ hot.hcadcd that they
pay no heed 90 the advice Of white friends,
aud 1t is these and the renegade white
leaders Who should receive attention"
From all accounts Shelby county Il
not the only section where the negroes are
becoming turbulent" suggested the 70
porter
ono, u the worst comes Il will be gen.
cml throughout Arkansas, Mississippi.
Tennessee, and possibly In other southern
States. The white people should be long.
suffering Ia the emergency hui II forced
| io the scratch the oud will be- soon reached.
| No one Who b. acquainted with the r..
/ spycti,c race characteristics can doub,
Who will occupy the surface