Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-17
THE pIFfIoULT9 " EAYETIEvtLIE.

highest responsibility, citizens Of Lincoln and sd
Joining counties, who we're eye witnesses to the diff
houlty that occurred at Fayetteville between the
candidates for Governor; who related to US, with
great particularly, the Circumstances IS they
tronspired. Upon these statements We rely with IS
much confidence IS II they had been given upon
oath. In every particular they fully cOrrO0oTa''
and sustain the plain and simple abatement Of the
facts as given bv a correspondent through osr
yesterdays paper. Truth is easily told It Is oaiy
error that needs to be elaborated
The truth in connection with this matter is greatly
TO the prejudice Of Col Hatton and notifying to bis
e-;sn5s It is found necessary therefore, for them
IN rive the most absurd and ridiculous accounts and
INTERPRETATION Of the transaction. While we sym
rabise with them in their modification, we can but
dspreoate the course sought by them to relieve their
candidate.
Every thing originating and attending this diff
Guilty may be encompassed IN a few words, and as
follows: Col Hatton in debate used language,
coupled with an offensive manner, insulting TO his
competitor Gen. Harris unwilling to act upon his |
own construction, asked Col Hatton if he intended
it as an insult. This request was made in a mild |
and gentlemanly demeanor, and with assurance that
it was not intended in spirit of intimidation. COL
Hatton, instead of giving categorical or explana-
tory answer, replied by repeating the offensive Ian
guage in still stronger terms and with more OBJ
iectionable hearing. Whereupon General Harris,
standing at his side, knocked him dorm { We can
assure the public upon the best authority that there
was nc pushing" in the case.) Col Hatton fell
from the stand. Gen. Harris jumped from the stand
| after him. and renewed his blows. The crowd i'm
T. HAITI
/ his grasp. However immaterial the point may be,
we will state for the purpose of correcting absurd
rumors, that Gen. Harris did not receive blow or
mark Of any kind from Col. Hqttoa. Gen. Harris
held himself ready to render any satisfaction that
might have been demand ID. It.w not sought.
When the excitement had partially subsidized, Gen.
Harris was approached by friend Of Col. HattOn's
and requested to take the stand and ask the crowd
to be seated that his competitor might proceed with
his remarks He willingly complied when Colonel
HattOn concluded his argument, without abiding to
the difficulty or the circumstance leading to it.
The matter here rested until Monday at which
time the parties were to fill their appointment at
Winchester. Col Hatton, in his opening speech,
following the same line of argument, repeated the
language for which an explanation had been asked
at Fayetteville Gen. Harris, waiting until his
competitor had concluded again called on him to
say to the audience whether he intended to make
personal application of the offensive term employed
Col. Hatton came forward and explained thathe did
not intend it as PERSONAL---VERY. he used it in refer
ence to political policy and not in application to
Gen. Harris-that when he desired to be personal to
that gentleman he would address himself in q di-
rect and not an indirect manner. Gen. Harris ez-
pressed himself satisfied with the explanation and
proceeded to argue the questions. The friends Of
: Col HattOn should feel gratfed that he made the
explanation. Had he pursued the proper and pru-
dent course at Fayetteville that he did at Winchester
the difficulty Of that day would have been avoided.
0 This is a truthful version Of the facts.
We do not hesitate to say that no gentleman in
the State enjoys more enviable reputation for high
toned, courteous bearingthan Isham G. Harris. Nc
one looks more scornfully upon the character of
heetoring bully. At the time he is equally
ready to repel an injury redress an insult What
he did was in the GOODNESS of elaboration, and not
fom sudden heat-in defence of his honor and self
t rsspect, and not from any desire to disgrace his
r competitor. With his Interpretation of the Ian.
guage and manner of Col Ratton, had he done less
T. he would have forfeited the respect of his party
i aud proven himself unworthy of the proud position
+ to which he aspires. That he mistaken in Col
Hatton's intsntion was no fault of his. His com
l. pstitor had been requested to explain.
= Gen Harris has been twice a candidate for thu
t Legislature, twice candidate for Congress, anC
twice upon the electoral ticket Of his party and il
It every instance has succeeded in winning the
est esteem and respect from his competitors. Tit
opposition press have testified to this. The public
therefore will not easily believe that he would hay
h pursued the course he has from any other motive
impulse than those of the most honorable character
l. THE NEW PLATFoRM-The Grand Council of tn
Know Nothing party met at Louisville the other day
l. and before they adjourned they adopted near plat
form for their party. The 18th plank in this new
platform reads follows
That each State Council shall have authority Il
in amend their several constitutions, to abOlisl
b. the several degrees, and institute pledge Of honor
instead Of other obligations for fellowship and ad
- mission into the party"
When these obligations were published by tn
l. Democratic press throughout the country, the mem
as bers of the know nothing party denied them, ant
n said that they were sworn, many Of them mem
" bers of the church, and some preachers, and the
s. would even deny their membership. But the Gram
Council of the United States Of know nOthings say
to State Councils you may, if you choose, abolis
g your swearing and institute pledge Of honor. W
shall expect to see a call for State Council il
al this State to get up platform for this Sam, IN
stituting pledge of honor instead of swearing
g Brownsville Journal
sc New HAMPSHIRE POLITICs.-The Democratic Stat
Convention nominated Asa P. Cate for Governor, o.
y the first ballot Frederick Vose, Of WalpOle, wa
es nominated for railroad commissioner Resolution
IS were passed endorsing the last and all previOu
% | Democratic administrations pedgng an earnes
support of President Buchanan; sustaining tn
D. bred Scott decision; and advocating the repeal
IN the Maine Law. The convention was full and har
b mOnious.
e, COMMUNICATION
re THE NORTHWESTERN ROAD.
4 CHARLOTTE, June 10, '57.
" GENTLEMEN: The subject of railroads has engage
le the attention of the citizens of Tennessee muc
at during the last six eight years. and in that tim
ID many important improvements have been mad
Y within our borders have thought it might not
le out Of place to inform the friends Of the Nash7i
If and North western Railroad through your columns
Is that the Hon. West H. Humphreys visited our tow
Of to-day and addressed citizens on behalf Of tina
H. had fbe off Of