Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
Correspondence Of the Rcpubtican Banner. !
Politics in Montgomery.

MEssRs EnIToRs | attended the speaking of the
candidates for the State Legislature, at Smiths
shop in Montgomery county, on the 18th. did
not reach there in time to bear Mr.. lancey the
democratic candidate for the Senate in the counties
of Montgomery, Robertson& Stewart but | know Mr.
Y. to be very shrewd and ingenious debater lie
is also a well informed politician. / was told that
he made good n speech usual.
Judson Horn; Esq, the Opposition candidate for
the same office, commenced speaking very soon after
reached the ground. ! was agreeahly disapp0n-
ted in his speech. lie makes his points as clearly
and forcby as any man | have heard in this can
vass. He has no reputation a speaker or as
debaer, but if he always does well he did to-
day he will make his mark in both these characters
before the close Of the canvass lie has studied the
issues we'll and he has at his command all the facts
necessary 10 make an effective speech He makes
prctcnsions to the graces of oratory but has all
the vim and c,,rncstness necessary to make an i'm
preston upon a crowd. He commenced life rs
wood-chopper in the 'coalings," and though by his
energy and industry he has long since established
himself In more elevated position, he has not lost
any of his former dexterity in dealing quick and
vigorous blows.
1t cannot be denied that there was AT first much
disaflectou at his nomination but the manner in
which he is conducting the canvass, is giving gem
eral satisfaction ! think he viii redeem this dis
rict, lie has many warm personal friends in Stew
Nrl ana Montgomery counties, WneTe ne Is well 0c-
quainted, who take deep interest in his election
and he himself is working all the time with energy
and industry.
Ahcr Mr. Horn finished his speech, Mr. Power
the democratic candidate for the Lower House, in
Montgomery county made short speech. He is
"young in the cause" but clever and amiable
gentleman. His party were fortunate in getting
him to accept the nomination, though it is pity TO
sacrifice him.
Nccdham b. Dudley, the Opposition candidate for
the same office made real good, old fashioned
1870 speech Dudley has quaint sort of humor
that is exceedingly pleasant He knows everybody
in the county and feels mt home wherever he goes.
His speech was systematic aud well arranged. In
the short space of one hour he stated the whole
question at issue in the canvass, and ann sure that
every man who heard him fully compreh, 'ed'thc
position Of the two parties in this contest lie
analysed the votes of Congress on appropriation
bills aud dssected the platforms OF the democratic
party in n most skillful and mastery style. He
showed uu their corruptions and hypocrisy 80
severely th' his democratic auditors could hardly
stand the fire They had To resort TO hard 'cussin'
To relieve themselves Of their superiiuous wrath.
Dudley Is working n hard rs ii he had Il major
ity against him instead of in his favor, and he de-
cryes the compliment OF largely increased MAJOR
itv. thnk there wiz he a gain in this county for
The cnthe Opposition ticket We can hear OF a io'y
chaiiyc~ m our srvor, and we think our friend are