Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-06-25
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C1rvELkSD Tenn, June sd 1857.
MEssHs EDlToRs For some yssrs, until Friday
last, we have had no speaking at this place By the
candidates for Governor. Cleveland has heretofore
been among the last appointments to be filed, and
for three successive races the Wing or Know Moth
ing candidate has let down before reaching this
place. Henry and Gentry did at least. The peo-
pie were very anxious to see live Know Nothing
candidate for Governor and Partezlarly the orphan
boy who has DADDY living and BhO does not think
his father-in-laH ought to be allowed to vote be-
cause be is Did 6grrilsr." They came en- maass
and were grqtjfea with sight at the ugliesl phiz
that ever cast a shadow in this neck Of woods. One
old chap wished to know if they called the Know
Nothings, PIN Ughss because they had such
darned ugly candidate Hatton did not meet the
expectation of his friends. His want Of fairness,
and his rambling manner Of discussing the ques-
lions left feeling Of dissatisfaction upon the minds
Of the most reaecting-eyen the "huarrah boys
who laugh and shout at every stale joke Of their
speakers, looked bewidered and would occasionally
steal glance at their leaders for the signal to
mence, but they made no sign. Since then they
look serious and talk gravely Of the Prcttaady of
Mr.. HattOn Deep in deed is the depth of despair
of a Know Nothing when he ceases to brag. We
have got them Just there. Gen. Harris came
amongst an entire stranger, personally but with
high reputation as debator; most nobly has he
sustained himself. His manly franllness, earnest
ness and clear lucid arguments presented such
strong contrast to the idle yapOrish defamation of
Hattonfhat even the most hardened K. n. hung his
head in shame.
heard the discussion at Athens on the following
day. The questions discussed there we're the same
which they discussed here and elsewhere. shall
not therefore trouble you about them-sufhceth to
say, that Harris victory was complete and crushing
Being acquainted with many Of the high priests of
Sam in this quarter, concluded would move round
and see how they looked. am not given to sympa-
thising with Know Nothings, even when they are
badly beaten and have lost their money; but con-
TESS my Jo,cs's did yearn for them on Saturday De-
spondency, mortifeation-these terms wont do
they would peep from under their hats at one another
for consolation. A stranger would have supposed
they were bitter enemies, and were making faces
at each other. Poor tbings-my heart bed for
them-soit did
The result Of the discussions in East Tennessee is
this-Distributiou is 60 and Know Notbingism is
defuaet Peace to its names!
Sam Smith has opponent at last Uncle Billy
Heiskel regardless of the comforts Of home and the
charms Of his amable young wife, has pitched out
in this hot weatherto undertake the hopeless task Of
beating sam Smith for Congress. It can't be did,
Billy Button, you had better stuck to your race for
the Legislature in Monroe. You would have been
beaten in that county only hundred or two. Sam
will beat you two thousand. don't charge Col
Heiskell anything for this advice
For Senator We will have spirited race between
J. c. Burch and D. c. Trewhitt Buroh will be
elected by Harris majority.
We will elect our candidates for the Legislature
in this-McSIinn and Monroe counties Jim Spears,
first rate Democrat, will succeed Mitch Pope, from
Sequatchie valley. Hargis Democrat will be elect
ed from Marion Lower East Tennessee will do her
whole duty. From upper East Tennessee we have
cheering news If our friends in Middle and West
Tennessee will maintain the position they assumed
last November we will carry the Legislature without
a doubt BRADLEY.