The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-15


brings into view at once the definite end,
with force of will that never waivers, he
evinces in his character the qualities Of a
man whose rightful sovereignty in human
nature fits him TO command the largest
measure of success in the affairs of the
people. Ever earnest in his desire TO
make immutable and perpetual the prin-
ciples OF eternal justice, his battle cry for
the right has been heard from the halls of
Congress to the remotest bounds of our
Union. An mcompromising Republican,
without even variableness or shadow OF
turning; lofty in patriotism and statesman
ship, with heart swelling in conscien-
tious devotion to the national cause, tax
ing his place with the noblost and best OF
Tennessee, and with the truest and fore
most Of Americas gifted sons, the great
convention soon 20 meet at Chicago would,
in placing his name on the ticket, establish
in most emphatic manner that the Re-
publican party is not only one OF prnci-
pies, but party intact, represented from
all sections.
The individual citizen unites with the
citizens en- masse in making this selection,
and restless in the desire TO employ the
best energies in developing the possibili-
ties of the future and maintaining a career
Of freedom and usefulness 20 our govern
ment, they demand the care and protec-
ton OF wise administration through the
representatives OF power. No State in the
Union is better nerved for duty, and none
more fearlessly than Tennessee will re-
spond TO the call. Standing in the strength
OF her broad and liberal thoughts, she
holds herself ready before the nation to
answer at any time for her behavior. Her
steady and healthy growth is the harbin-
ger OF stronger sentiment incidental to
new developments and the more gener-
GUS influences. With the name OF Col.
Moore honored and respected, Tennessee
may be relied upon as doing an important
part in the cause of Republicanism.
Crowned with the triumphs Of a free
constitution and blessed liberty, and sus-
tanned by the sanctions of an enlightened
public opinion, the American people will
now, rs in the past, seek diligently to pre-
serve the institutions Of the fathers, by q
choice OF wise rulers. Therefore,
Resolved, That we, the citizens oiShclby
county, in mass convention assembled, dc
not only indorse, but recommend him Ia
our State convention rs the man OF our
choice for the second place on the national
Republican ticket.
Resolved, That in our proud desire tc
secure this nomination we pledge our.
selves to do all we can in the consumma.
ton of an end vast in import TO the progress,
OF our country.
Resolved, That in the exercise OF the
high privilege OF the ballot, duty 10 our
selves and the country requires such 9
disposition OF the elective franchise rs will
seem 10 best conserve the peace and hap.
piness Of the republic.
Both resolutions were received with
"llurrah for VIM. r."
When the applause had subsidized a one
ealluscd delegate from the country moved
that Judge T.. w. Brown be called on iol
a speech. The Judge had not been nj al
inspired by the proceedings, and didn't
care 20 have voice in the obsequics, %
he excused himself About half dozen
rose TO speak, and for a while il seemed
that an incipient riot was imminent, when
q little fellow, perfect stranger 10 even
the sparse crowd, rose and protested
against such disorder. Al least forty peo
pie demanded 10 know who he was, and
in broken English he shrioked out that
his name was and is ]. W. Sach. Nor,
than this, he told them that he had iol
years been United States marshal o
northern Louisiana, and he had made II
hot for the scrfs OF Uncle Sam.
Mr.. Dyer moved that little terrorizer b
made sergeant-at-arms, and he was vote,
the high honor. Then he mounted
chair and in French jargon accepted in
icrvent speech, during which he paid hi
respects 10 the Democrats who had lSicke,
him out Of Office. Several persons wer
called upon for speeches, but no one re
sponded, when Chairman Hamilton re
lieved the monotony by again addressing
the convention, reminding II Of the i'm
portant offices 20 be filed this year. III
declared himself for James G. Blaine 70
President and the convention went vii,
with applause.
Tho Rev. Taylor Nightingale made NJ
harangue, during which he declared tina
Il was the duty Of preachers TO take par
IN politics Messrs. Norris, Rideout IN,
Banks also responded In short speeches
Ham Gordon wanted 10 speak, but lac wa
cried down az hoodlum, and insisting
on being heard, the doughty ex.marsha
and scrgeantat-arms dragged him TO th,
door and showed him through, smashing
pane OF glass in the effort. Mr.. Sach wa
loudly applauded for his herculean work
The committee on delegates then re
ported the following list OF regular dele
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