Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-31

proclamation sufficient to canvass the district. !
If not, will do so after the election is over,
through the press. | will show you, fellowciti- !
zens, by an unbroken chain Of circurastances
and faithful collation. of the Unjust charges
and misrepresentation of my positions, that
the object of my enemies has not been TO pre-
serve the unity and harmony of the Wing party,
but to destroy me. l regarded my reputation
and the honor and integrity of those who saw
proper to support me in the last contest, and
who have stood by me in adversely as well as
in prosperity, as infinitely above life tenure
IN the Congress Of the United States.
Ny Competitor next refers you to his printed
circular for his views upon such questions as
Will come before the Congress now in session.
My recollection of that document is, that there
was but one political topic discussed, and that
l looked upon as wholly visionary and ephe-
neral; and with all due respect for and defer
ence to the opinions and ability ofmy competitor;
tor he is gentleman and man of talents-I
would say tony competitor, that an experience
Offouryears service upon the committee on pub
tic lands convinces me, that his scheme as set
forth in that circular would never command
votes enough to save it from an indefinite post
ponement at any stage of proceeding. The
objects aimed to are laudable in themselves, but
the propositions laid down are certainly i'm
practicable for various conscientious, which
| have neither time nor space to discuss now.
In conclusion, owcitizens, my competitor
has levied some very solemn injunctions and
rememberances upon you and has thrown out a
very beautiful banner and has given you very
handsome motto, and written upon it verv
comfortable and tasteful inscription, which, if
carried out faithfully, will save you from dis
graceful defeat, in his opinion.
Now, fellow-citizens, have few things that
l should feel grateful to you for, ifyou would
First
ask you to remember that l have been four
years in Congress; and none Of my competitors
have ever pointed to single derilection Of dr
ty or Objectionable vote that have given.
Secondly. | ask you to remember that not
wthstandng the fierce assaults that were made
upon me, in--the organ Of my competitor last
summer in reference to my opposition to and
denunciation of the caucus system, nearly all
the Wings in the present Legislature from
East Tennessee have lately issued circular to
| their constituents, in which they have substan-
italy endorsed all my positions; and, notwith-
standing that paper condemned me, and justi-
fies them.
Thirdly, ask you to remember, that not
withstanding my party fidelity has been ques
not know-that, got at the last election some
two or three hundred votes more in the two
strongest Whig counties in the state than had
ever gotten in sing handed race.
Fourthly. l ask you to remember that in
view ofthe facts it would be much easier, IN
conformity to the injunctions ofmy competitor to
| concentrate your strength upon me, and would
not say that this is the only thing that could
| va vOu from oafnl dafaot hut | offer
you as guarantee that you would not be dis
graced nor defeated, an undiminished record Of
! the past.
Filthy. 1t is the policy and will doubtless
be the effect of my competitor and his friends
! to draw Mr. Kyle and Mr. Anderson of, under
the aledged apprehension of electing Demo-
/ crat and for the additional purpose of making
the impression that their friends are uniting on
him as the strong man to prevent that result
ask you fellow citizens, to recolect that both Of
the gentlemen; against whom have not augft
to say were. the Jealous supporters of my COM
petitor in the last contest, and should they de-
termne to decline before the election it will only
place my competitor where he stood in the last,
race and the only effect it will have-will be to
defeat me: in the event there should be an op.
position candidate, and not to strengthen my
competitor.
1 have moi up to this date seen the proclama.
ton of the Governor, giving the time Of election
If there is time given to make appointments and
canvass the district it is my intention 70 do so:
if not, will see as many ofthe voters as posi-
bic after the proclamation comes to hand.
Most respectfully
Your obedient servant,
A: G. WATKINS.