The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-08-01
GEN. D. s. poNELsoN.


The Nashville Union publishes circular letter from
Gen. Donelson to the Of Sumner county Tennessee
with the following predatory remarks awe have here
oiore announced the nomination of this gentleman by the
democracy of Sumner their candidate for the legislature
We copy below circular which be has addressed to the
people of that county And preface this circular with
the remark that Gen Donelsou the brother Of Major A.
J. Donelson II is improper for make this state
ment the principal Importance attached Major Dom
esou by the know-nothings distance is the fact Of his
connexion with General Jackson We make for the
conclusion of General Doneson's letter. If of the
of Doneson has proved himself to be unworthy Of
the eounenance confidence ana support q the usious
Jackson II viii be that apostacy principle has not
proved contagious in the family;
believe the great and prominent question il the rise
progress and principles of the organization termed
know nothings, the American party. 1t would be
peruous for say you that have from the first OPP
posed this political monster believing that in every aspect in
which could view it good could result from III but II
successful in obtaining the Of the government the
dissolution OF glorious Union might and in all probabi
~ would, be the consequence.
My for thinking twoud be proper for to
give in address like this because it would require facts
and arguments to be given which would require much
space.
only refer you the fact that this party had its
origin in the North where it is the dominant party, and
Is thoroughly Abolltlonized
Having this the control in the lower branch of Con-
gress If in the coming presidential election the North
and South should have their nothing candidates and
democratic party theirs election win be made by the
people, by the constitution but win be made by this abo
tion Congress What then ? An abolition President, of
course viii not say upon the political questions at
in this election remarking in conclusion that hold to
the political sentiments held by Jefferson, Madison Jackson
and Polk that their principles and have caused
this nation prosper beyond the conception of The
Old World have been astounded at progress. What
cause them there for democrat be dissatisfied with his
principles and measures None. Why, then, do democrats
take up with the order of things will explain in my
public speeches. think to the satisfaction Of every UMPIRE
JUDGED mind include both democrat and wing in this
mark those least who have believed heretofore in the
soundness of their principles
hold the principles which held in the election
in 1sl when candidate in the place of Thomas Bar
ry esq., the called session Of the legislatures the
principles held by when candidate for Con-
gress s43 in the district composed of Davdson Sumner
and Smith.
Men may and do change, but principles mmutabe ;
they old jackson principles understand them for
these principles contend now aud expect contend
so long | have existence.
In conclusion, permit to say that have appointments
up day of the election and hope many the
possible which tine will give my views freely
fully and in accordance with the majority OF the
of the county w when Pie time to enter upon the
discharge of the duties do all in my power to promote the
interest Of the county and State If otherwise will bow
submissivey to the will of the people.
Yours fellow citizens
DANIEL s. DONELSON.