Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-25
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70 iFention o oeiegates representing the eoau-
t'es competing the Oh Congressional District met
st Trenton on the l6 inst. Col. THos. epArs. OF
'Headerson coun'y, was chosen President. and A.
s. CURRT Egg, Of Gibsor, Sscretar,. A series of
sound ana 81 irited resolutions was adopted, among
which were the following:
Reseleed, That the complies triumph achieved in
tie las, eection is due alike to the ps rlotic and
u ion-loviug OLD line wings as well as democrats,
North an Souri, &c whom the greatest honor
should be extended for rheiF disnterestsd and no
be position AZ such a time Of psriL when their
former predictions and party associations would
have restrained them from stepping forward 30
CALAMITY IN common csuse, 70 rescue our glorious
UHiOn rom the encroachments and inimical signs
OF black republicanism, know: othingisn and every
species Of fsnaticsm
Resolved, Th-t the strange and outrageous ON
duct Of the present Representative 10 Congress
from this Cor gfessioual District is Just cause OF
alarm to thel pie Of the Sou h. and for the pur-
pose OF preventing recurrence 50 disgraceful to
the District BY his rec ectiOu or that Of another
representing the political party it is matter
OF the greatest importance that ell should be united
Eealously and earnestly in tie support Of the Honi
mes Of tbs Convention.
Resolved That we recommend to the democracy
Of etCh county in tho strict the necessity of
complete and thorough organization, and that for
the purpose ofersurirg success it Is of the utmost
importance that q candidate and only one, should
be presented Cor the susgss Of the people in each
Representative and Senatorial District.
Ga proceeding to nominate o candidate n Goa
grsss, the name of Gen. J. D. c. ATKIEa only was
presented, sni he was unaninculy nominated.
This harmony is o sure omen of SUCCESS and we
congratulate the re )pe Of the Ninth District that
they will be represented in the next Congress by
= gentleman Of TIA fine talents Apd sterling prin-
| cijles of Gen. ATKEs
We copy below the comments Of the Trenton
Journal on TIE action Of the Convention:
DEHooRArIo CoNvENTIoN.-GEN. J. D c. Atkins
The Democratic Convention for the OH Con-
gressonsl D strict net at this place on last Mon
Day, for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
| Congress. The feeling which seemed to animate
/ the delegates in attendance was common desire
to select that person, without regard TO local or il
dividusl claims, who would BEST secure the hearty
/ and united support Of the entire body Of old line
wings and democrats in the District. All were
sotuated by one feeling and by common consent,
personal preferences were discarded and the claims
Of the entire District considered superior to those
Of individuals. With this feeling prelominatng,
it was not ct al strange that the name of only one
smong several that were spoken of shoubd ts pre-
/ sen ed to the Convention. No one felt an anxiety
1 to be the candidate Of the party unless be could
/ receive the unanimous nomination of the Conven'
| tor, consequently there was reluctance on the
part of all to press the claims Of their fRVorites and
1 thereby jsopardizs the harmony and endsnger the
SUCCESS of the party. To prevent q recurrence OF
/ the shameful manner in which the District has
been represented in Congress was the desire Of all,
/ and no one was inclined 10 thrust himself forward
as an obstacle to the complete triumph Of the de-
mocrBtc party and its candidate in August next
1 Tne very able and efficient manner in which q n
Atkins eanvsssed the District last Fall as csndi-
date foT Ejector his popular style of speaking, his
earnest and burning eloguence, and social DISPOSE.
| ton had won upon tie favorable regards OF the
/ u1sJses It was no matter Of astouiShment then
that mai srity Of the counties should express
preference for him in their primary meetings and
/ that the eyes oftne whole dshi;t should be direct
/ ei to him. An attachment lad also grown up for
/ our talented toWnsmau, Thos J. Freeman, Esq.
| for the ardent end Eesous manner which he con
tested The former election with Mr.. E.eridge, and
| the gallant service be performed last summer. But
| Mr.. FfeemsRs gallant bearing and mEgnimity IN
the democratic cause, vas never more manifest than
on last Monday, when he positively urged his
fret ds not to use bis name il by so doing its bar.
mony would be endangered and possibly the de-
| feat Of the nominee produced. For this set the
democracy Of he District feel additional obligations
! to Mr. Freeman, which they will be proud to re
| member wi en- syer he should desire IT, By this
! act instead OF two IS was anticipated and fondly
/ hoLed for by tue know-nohngs, there wss only
one name presented to the Convention, or even in
| the preliminary meeting held previously Tne
| consequences IVES Gen. Atkins was nominsied by
| acclamsticn. Tn will be joyful intelligence to
/ the democracy of the Stats and Of the whole In.
| ion, who are locking with intense anxiety fer tho
| nomination Of the man who is to sccse9d Mr.
| E.eridge in Congress, 80 the very first movemsut
| Of the democratic forces OF the 8 district be-
tokens uuitei sDd z-sous determination to yTrest
it from the unworthy tenure Of an uuscrupulas cp.
/ position. Th5ir motto is: No alliance with nolt.-
/ ern fanatcism, and no quarter 10 those who give
| countensucs and en-oursg .msnt to the enemies OF
/ the Syu'h. Equality among tbs sovereign States
/ Of the Union and eqlsl rights 10 the citizens Of
/ each.
| Gen. Atkins ig g man Of whom the District and
| the State may be proud. His commanding talents
| his earnest manner Of speaking and his easy bot
| polite department together WIKI = social and gen
| erous disposition, will ensure him friends and
! cordial support wherever he goes. As de5stsr
he is fully competent to meet aRd G:CIss the issues
| Of the canvass with any opponent whom the know
| noshings may nominate ? and put against him.
| Finally, as q Representative in Congress be will
ref ct honor mot disgracs) upon his constituent
and the whole South will congratulate itself that
the member from the Oh Congressional District in
Tennessee will be perfectly safe, sound and national
| in his views
The democracy of the 9th Congressional strict
| know what their duty is 10 their country, and
without the necessity Of an appeal will cheeriully
perform it. Let US be of one heart, one mird, and
| one common effort will crown US with A great