Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-06-17
THOMAS Marlin. ESQ.

We regret to hear that this gentleman has q se
oond time declined TO be candidate for the Legis
lsture in Giles county. His card, announcing this
determination, will be found below. We had hoped
to see him a member of the next Legislature, for
many reasons: one of the chief Of which was his
great experience in finance and banking He is
now, and has been for many years, leading diree-
tor in the branch of the Planters Bank at Pulaski
and yet we know OF no man with whom We would
be more willing to trust the settlement of The ques
ton of the extent to which banks shall be restricted
in their powers than THOMAS MARTIN We com
mend particularly his remarks this subject 10 the
reader, as a true exposition OF what The Democrats
of Tennessee are eOntending for in this canvass,
and we do not see how any sensible and reasonable
man can object to these reforms.
For vigorous common senss, we have never met
the man we thought Mr.. MARTINS superior, For
old fashioned integrity he has but few equals. As
Democrat, he stards upon principle and never
swerves whatever exigencies may surround him
he is one of the few we hsEe met in life whose
Democracy was above the communicating influence
of fortune. There is that antsgorism betWeea
capital and labor, which, unless a nan can take a
broader view than his own sef5h and mercensry
interests WILL if it does not throw him out Of the
Democratic psIty, go modify his Democracy as 10
render it pOEerless for good, though not unfre-
quently capable Of harm. We, therefore, esteem
Mr.. MARTIN the more to know that he is possessed
of political integrity which stands above tempta-
ton. He is not Democrat merely from association,
prejudice, private interest, but upon those con-
vietions Of the mind, based upon patriotic cOnsde-
rations, which take root in the heart and become
fixed principles aud the rule Of seton
We should have hailed the election of Mr. MAR
TIS to the next General Assembly of Tennessee ss
matter of cOngratalatiOn throughout the State.
TO tie Citizens Of Giles County:
Having declined, for the second time, the nomina-
ton of my political party, to canvass for sest
in the next Legislature of the State County Rep
resentative, regard Is a duty my own politi-
cal party TO say that none Of the issues presented
in the series of resolutions adopted at the State
Convention induces to take the step second
time Particularly is this the in reference to the
resolution touching the Banking Institutions of the
State; of which did understani more clearly
The object aimed at in all respects met the sppro
baton of my judgment and experience. To re-
strain the Banks in the legitimate bounds of bust
ness, and to give increased protection and security
to note holders as we'll as 10 guard against future
frauds and failures Of Banks, constitute the main
objects contemplated b. the Convention. And sure
~ great political party that has so long held he
reins Of government ani public confidence could do
no less No sudden reduction of Banks, or Lbroga-
ton of Charters, was intended Banks should pay
their debts and redeem their notes promptly. In
divdusls have to do this or their effects have 10 be
disposed Of for this purpose.
If We could all consider and comprehend alike
the material the uses, and functions of money and
the necessity of fixing lis value by Sovereign Au-
thority, it would be easy matter for us to agree
that none but Sovereign Authority SHOULD have its
control. The people tho sovereigus, snd they
have secured liberty, property, and the pursuit OF
hsppiness by their constitutional compac',
both TO themselves and their posterity Do we not
surrender great deal when We give up to corpora
tions the practical power to interfere with the
standard Of Value? think 80, and hence my lot
amogst the democats. " The greatest good of the
greatest number; class legislation; no individu-
al preferments; the places Of honor and distinction
are prizes to be won, not boons to be conferred"
Whether in cut Of public life an for the people
and the country, the constitution and the laws.
make the foregoing statement to correct mis-
representations or Interpretations Of my true pO-
sition. If had all the Banks in the Union under
my thumb, l would rot hurt them but demand the
securities insisted upon by our Democratic State
Convention
LAST. but BY no means the least the application
made by the last Legislature of the Internal I'm
provement Fund belonging t. Giles county, know
TO De very unacceptable 10 me puonc mind and The
views entertained of the subject in two of the s-opr
est democratic districts in the county are such |
as knew not to be entertained by a large portion
Of our Citizens The question will have TO be |
met, and the law Masking the appropriation mod |
fled repealed as TO give sstisfatiOn. cannot
eight the Opposition on general Issues, and my owD |
political parry local questions and feel sure of !
success.
feel that can With more prOpriety desst from
continuing canvass ] 60 reluctantly commenced, |
and which my own feelings would prevent NE from
prosecuting with force and power when state that
l am already much engaged in the business of the
county. am Turnpike Director, and have been so
for twenty years. am Court house Commissioner
and Railroad Director. All of these Offices require
thought, care and attention, and consume about as
much of my time as l can devote to the public.
Ny personal and political friends must pardon and
forgive my apparent fckleness.
June IS, 1869 THOMAS MARTIN