Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-06-14

msssrs. wAsssnorrss ana McOoanloo.
Col WzIrTHoRsE. the late taIsnl ed and efficient
Senator from the counties Of Maury, Lewis, HEX
man and Dickson, is new the candidate for Flostsr
from Lewis, Maury and williamson, in opposition
to LATArETTE MeCoSHlco, Esq. Col. W. has open
ed the canvass IN series Of most spirited and bril-
liant speeches, which arouse the enthusiasm Of his
friends snd ell the Opposition With despair.
The Columbia Herald thus describes the discus-
sion at that place.
Let the Democracy Of Williamson, Maury, and
Lewis throw up their hats and ejoice for great
and overwhelming victory achieved here on Mon
day last. The mighty Golieh has fallen--Whit-
thoTne hss carried the outpost and Is overrun.
ming the whole army OF Philistires. Never did .
champion, coming forth like a strong man, rejoice
in anticipation Of victory easily won go back 50
pletsly crushed out Triumph aud exultsiion
beamed in his face WHEN be came; Modification,
chagrin and DESPAIR when he left.
The audience WIS larger than the courthouse could
accommodated spirit Of intense. but perfect kind
ness peryade1 all parties Whitthorue is able, eo-
quent, actiEe earnest and indsfstigableskillsd in
the art Of debate, possessed indeed Of all those
qualities and habits which can make him effective
in political discussion Added TO this, he had the
atfeek, in Chess often worth piece ana in politics
Of equal value Starting ont with a succinct, clear
and truthful resume Of the principles upon which
the Democracy have built up our republic TO It's pre-
sent proud position and how THEIR success had been
achieved aud over whom their victories had been
won, he proceeded to consider The subie is demand
ing legislation in this Slate at present lie hal
done what he could heretofore, but had no new
measure or policy 20 PROPOSE and knew oSsno cub
ject that could possibly require long session Of me
next Legislature. The Bank question no AID not
regard as the great issue in the Canvass. Their
charters would mons of them expire before two
legislatures WiilntsrVene and the Question Of their
renewal can enter properly only as an Incidental
issue in the present esmpaign Upon this however,
as upon all other question: the position of the De-
mocratc party was clear and explicit. Their plat
form defined it, and he yielded it his cordial and
unreseryed support Mr. Viii thGrua preceded to
show that there is another issus looming up above
and overshsdoWing all minor questions. Why was
the name Of American and Wing party under which
Robert Hatton fought two years since net good
enough for John Netherland this year? Was there
any hope Of making votes BY change of name
merely? Certainly net Then why change Il
was, said Mr.. Whitthorne to secure name under
which all the enemies Of Democracy might rally
without tFenohipg upon any former profession or
prejudice. Then came one Of the most thorough,
complete and masterly arguments that Z aas ever
been our pleasure 10 hear. Proof after proof did
he pile up citing "precept upon precePt line
upon liaei here little and there little" demon
strating beyond the possibility Of doubt that the
entire Opposition elements North and South, by
whatever name heretofore or now known, were NOV
ed by burning desire for union in the coming strug
gle Of 1860. That the leaders had been laboring
long, and we're still working to bring about the Goa
lition. Mr., w. appealed to his countrymen Of Ten
nessee, to know if they by their votes would
ton or give countensnce to such q scheme But we
only give this meagre naming as it we're, of the
point and it's putting. To be appreciated, it must
be heard as Whittborne delivers it
Next came up for notice John Netherland and his
political cheque board-apd verify " honest John"
and his friends had great need TO cry mercy and
plead for charity but alas for such misdeeds char
ity there is none
But the last act Of the drama was the eliminating
point-in which LAFAYETTE McCoSNIco was ar
rsigned at the bar and made TO answer With the
utmost kind feeling for Mr.. McConRieo we can on
II compare this to that of some zeaot in Bug
Ology, who having found sn entirely new bug ard
gathered around him willing listeners proceeds,
with all that gusto which belongs to the devoees
Of science, to disseet him joint by joint, exposing
all the secret anatomy of his organization aud at
length classifying him according to his order ge-
nus and species. Both operations looked cruel, it
is true snd we are apt to pity the subject, but for
give the operator for the love of the truth and
knowledge which he thereby brings to ligat. Real
ly 1t wss Z" as good as play" to watch the coun-
tenance FIRST OF Mr.. McConnico and then of his
friends while this fsying was being inflicted. Cur
ses not loud but Deep were heaped upon the fates,
or whoever was responsible for putting such can
didate upon the track. All along this part of his
speech the applause was furious ard when he re-
tired fro the stand the joyful exuladon of the De-
mocrscy showed plainly that the victory in August
next was fOreshsdoWed, if not fixed.
Mr. MeConico, aR We said on a former occasion,
has q fine personal appearance and good delivery,
bat lacks the logical power of putting things TO-
il vall tod
throughout: the most Of his time was spent on the
currency question, and the gist Of his argument
was that Whitthorne stood with Gov Harris and
that he could not understand Gov. Harris We
thought it would have been more in accordance
with the facts had be said he Could not understand
him. Upon the charge of coalition he gave most
beautiful exhibition Of graceful sky scraping,
fourth-OfJuly, spread-eage, ft-b!e3-and- died el0-
quence. " His party was the Union party, the
stitution-oving party. 1t would unite with no sec
ticnal party, North or South but would make for
itself here il Tennessee Thermeopo'Ge that after
ages might point y them as examples of martyr
patriots. All we have to say to this is .On We
trave who rush to glory OF the grave"
After all his IhodOmontade not single charge did
he refute, not q single Troef deny. Upoa John
NetherRnd no was rich and peculiar. Mr.. W. asked
him TO defend John Nethe, land or to endorse him,
and what did he reply? "No1T, Mr. W., Do you
dorss James Buchanan Stephen A. DOUGLAS, &c Sc,
and then III tall to yOa about endorsing my man"
But upon his Tn record he was glorious Not Fall
staff in his pslmies. days was mere niggard OF his
reasons than was he. He would give no rec
son on compulrion. No. not he His was gener-
Gus, kind hearted constituency, much forbeariDg
and long forgiving, who would overlook all his
short comings. But verify, this man eYers;eps
the Modesty Of nature, 4" and goes beyond the
bounds Of reason in his trans gressops, and while
his constituency msy forgive him for what has past
thew dare not trust him again