Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-05-05
HON, JAMES n. THOMAS.


HON. JAMES n. THOMAS. 4
The Lewisburg Messenger re-
spends as follows to the article of the
Shelhyville True Union, which We
published last week.
We say thu. many Of these charges
made cannot be sustained. Mr.
Thomas has never been found to be
a distuibtr of the peace and barmo-
ny OF the democratic ranks; on the
contrary, he has ever been peace
maker in his party. Who of this
district have not beard his voice
rsllypg the democratic forces, to a
union Of effort in tines Of 2eriI?-
Who Of this district does not know
that he has yielded the field two or
three times to the Hon. G. w. Jones,
in order that there might not be n
disunion or disturbance in the demo-
cratic ranks? And shal! the time
never come, when his sacrifices and
services are TO be appreciated? AS
to the Hon. JAS H. Thomas having
been standing candidate, there is
no proof Of it? Does the dlctatorial
editor ofthe True Union me- an to say
that no man must announce himself
rs a candidate at any time? That
no man shall come iute the field till
nominated? If be does, that be IS q
disturber Of the democratic peace?
On the contrary, democracy allows
ANY man to become a candidate that
may choose to do so, and then if the
safety of the party requires 1t, q
convention may be called for; and un-
der these circumstances, ifa conyen-
lien be held aud any enc be fsirly
nominated. end The others, or any
one Of them refuses to submit, he
may be regarded iiaturber Of the
harmony md pesee Of the democratic
party. HISS Biz. T!omas ever been
found ia this coudition? No! on tn e
contrary, he has laid Gown bis per-
sonal Aspirations and self elevsiion,
az wiling Offering TO the success
OK principle, and willingly rallied to
the support of tbs nominee. a more
conservative spirit presides not in
the breast of any democrat 10 our dis
trict. His claims upon the democra-
cy Of this district ara far superior to
those of auy other man. As to his
qualification, no ons can doubt. He
has arrived a! 81 age Sufficiently
mature to boRor our district in the
councils Of the na.ion Against Mr..
Wbjtihrono ne have nothing 10 say.
! He is good democrat and clever
nan, but much younger than Mr..
/! Thomas. lie hss ROT done for the
party the unrerinHerafe5 service that
Mr Thomas has; therefore be is not
entitled 10 the same laurels. So fsr
/ ~ bis harmonizing the democratic
party in this district at present is
concerned, We would ike to ask eur
neighb0r Of the True Union, what
eyiderne he has that Mr. Wbitthorne
would be more acceptable man to
the democracy Ct this district. at this
time, tbqt bIr. Tsomas Is? Perhaps
he knows how things are around the
isqusre Of. Shelbyville. but we fee
that We hazard nothing in saying
that the people Of Marshall County
st least would mach prefer Mr. Tho.
mas, In fact, the public mind nee d'
no quietus in oar horizon. Never
was there more unity among the
! democracy. when two we're csndi'
dstes. Aud Se cannos see who
authorized our reighbors to dictate
'aaotber candidate at present. Per.
haps thy feeia Ltile peaked al fh'
ooasaoasness Of the fact that 1he
onLy chance for The success Of hei,
] fauorife is, 10 sir gp a dust By a cry
Of dirjsioa, and get tic more prOnli-
neaf ruled IT by eoauentjon.
Brigham Yeusg Out for 1860.