The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-15

WIN lestlly as 10 General Obstruction
Tactics--Passing the Hat for Doodle.
a large number OF colored citizens met
last night at Nightingale's Church in re-
Spouse TO an intimaton delivered from the
pulpits Of numerous colorel churches on
Sunday that matters of vital interest TO the
colOred race would then and there be acted
upon. The Rev. I. Nightingale called the
meeting TO order at S pm. and w, j. Elar-
vey was called to the stand TO oilciate rs
Secretary.
The Reverend Nightingale briefly stated
the object OF the meeting to be an en-
deavor on the part OF colored people to as
scrt their rights rs ireemen aud give notice
to the world OF how in the late election
they had been INSTRUCTED in the exercise
OF their franchise, to their own humiliation
and the detriment of l.. Il. Eaton. can
didate for Congress from the Tenth dis
trict Of Tennessee.
4. ID. Jackson, somewhat well known to
fame, was then called to the chairn virtue
Of his position as Chairman Of the Execu-
tive Board OF Harrison and Morton clubs
of Memphis, l,S00 strong.
jackson at once took the stand and con-
Quoted the proceedings during the remain
der OF the evening conformity with 4.
Nightingale, who also occupied a seat on
the platform.
Jackson addressed the audience at some
length, but said nothing of an incendiary
character, which is more than can be said
OF Nightingale's remarks later in the
evening.
jackson confined himself TO the state
meat that colored men had been Distracted
in the exercise of their voting privilege
aud that the purpose Of the meeting was
TO collect testimony on that point and
secure the names of witnesses who would
GO TO l.. II. EAroN's OFFICE
and swear 10 what they know before q
Notary Public IN order that the iniorma-
ton might 20 TO the Northern people In
regular form, and that the world might
know how colorcd men were deprived OF
tho ballot in Shelby County. When Jack.
son got through those OF the assembled
spectators who were denied the right 10
vote at the late November election werc
called upon 10 advance and have their
names registered by the secretary, which a
handful Of them did as follows John
White ,colored). lives at No. 26l st. Mar.
tin street, SAYS hc was refused the right to
vote in the Sixth Ward.
Thomas Riley (colored), No. i3 Ruth
street, says he was not allowed 20 vote in
the Seventh Ward.
r. y. Mclendon (colorcd), No. ~ st.
Martin street, not allowed 10 vote in Sixth
Ward.
John Barnes (coloredl, South and eau.
soy streets, not allowed TO vote in Sixth
Ward.
'ohn Davis, No. $50 Linden street, not
allowed TO vote in Seventh Ward.
4 BEouARLY SHOWING.
Out Of 800 or 100 colored men present.
only five, as above enumerated, were will
ing TO make oath that they had been
denied the right 10 vote.
There were some ten other names taken
OF colorcd men who did not pretend that
they had been denied a vote, but who
were ready 10 testify rs 10 the methods
adopted 10 obstruct Others. Their names
were taken down and they promised To
appear at l.. b. Eaion's Office aud testify
when called upon.
Alter this proceeding was over Night
ingnle made another speech, with vague
illusions as 10 the duty of colOrcd men
SO contend for their rights II they had 10
die IN the ditch up 10 their nccks la
blood" lie also reminded his hearers
that no great race ever succeeded in tho
world without wading through flame aud
flood. lie believed in quiet methods, but
II necessary was ready TO use his muscle
or any other recognized weapon Of defense.
Applause.
NIGHTINGALE THEN GOT DOWN TO business,
and reminded the meeting that il had been
agreed TO send some 200 colorcd men from
Memphis to attend llanison's inangurn.
ton aud that money would be- necessary
10 make the trip q success. lie thought
the clubs ought 10 raise at least s., OJ0, lac
hoped 5000, and that contributions were
now in order. An entertainment would
be given IN Memphis on February I, at
the Naiatorium, 90 further the cause, and
that the leader OF the colored race. the
Hon. John NJ. Langston, would honor the
occasion with his presence. lie hoped the
clubs would contribute literally. Night
ingalc concluded with the following stir
ring exordium life IA short, but Il Is
better for us 10 die contonding for our
rights than live rs towards. God bless
you-bring up the money"
The Rev. II. I. jackson spoke In a less
bcllicoso strain. lilo warned his friend.
that money was needed, and plenty Of IT,
togiye the Memphis end Of the Inauguration
cclat. lie urged all present 10 come up
and plank down the dust
I'd shaw was also called upon, but the
reporter did not wait 10 hear him, ~ lac
was not allowed 10 open his mouth until cv.
cry man in the crowd willing 10 contribute
bad been coaxed to the stand with his -
or 90 cents.