The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-05-09
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.

THE DISTRICT CONVENTION. -
The delegates from different counties OF
the Third Congressional District, assembled
in Convention ut Cleveland, on Monday last,
and nominated Col. REESE B. BRABsos, of
Hamilton, as the candidate of the American
Party for EIeetor. There was a good at.
tendance, and the greatest harmony and
unanimity characterized the prOceedings.-
During the sitting of the Convention. brief,
but eloquent and earnest speeches were
made by Thos J. Campbell, J. b. Cooke, and
J. w. White, Esqrs. Among the large au.
dience gathered into the Court room to wit
ness the proceedings of the Convention, were
many democrats from the surrounding conn
try of Bradley, and it was gratifying, pecu-
liarly so to US, 10 notice a CLEAN Of hope and
confidence playing upon the counienances of
these when the speakers would alIude to
Willard Fillmore rs the promise OF the ma
tim in the troubles, dssensions and difficult
ties with which il is threatened. The truth
is, no man has so strong hold upon the con-
fidcEce and affections Of the honest masses,
and although under the rigid and nnyielding
tyranny Of party drill thousands of them
will vote against him, at the same time they
know, and feel that If elected, las he no
doubt will be,) all will be well, and peace
and quiet again prevail Throughout our bor-
ders. ,,,.gr.,a
OF the candidate whom the Convention
nominated for Elector, it is unnecessary for
us to say anything. lie is well known to the
District as gentleman possessing a high or
der of abiity--a ready and close debater,
bold and manly in bearing. and jealous in
his regard for the cause in which the dearest
interests of the country are reposed, he will
enter into the contest with zeal that knows
no firing and n resolution to fight the good
fight earnestly, and to bear the banner which
his brethren have placed in his hands glo-
riously through the conflict. a-s-
But while We congratulate our friends in
the District upon the selection that has been
made, we must not lose sight Of the fact, the
important fact. that there is work, constant
active work for each and every one of us to
do; and that no matter how able, energetic
Jealous and galant,our standard. bearer may
be, without our hearty and united co-ope
ration all his efforts must prove powerles'
for success. We, have n cause to promote
based upon principles Of patriotism rs pur,
and large as those which gave birth.to tn,
Republic; Presidential ticket that chal
lenges our highest confidence and best cxer
tions, and TO the support Of which every goot
and true man can rally, assured that its sue
cess win DO the success of the country; ant
we have n foe to contend with. well organ
lied, active, vigilant and determined to con
test every inch of ground, and whowill ns
every appliance to retain the power they hnv
so grossly abused. Our standard. bearer vii
discharge his duty we know; but each mem
Der of the party, every friend Of the ticket
is equally bound 20 work for success and W
repeat, unless we do SO work, work late an,
early, constantly and earnestly, the resul
will be adverse. United, dligcnt md con
certed action Is the best guarantee of sue
cess. Let us have 1.-THE cause il the caus
of the countryside prize, the peace an
safety of the Union.