Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-09-27
Democratic JubiIee---Letter From
General Atkins.

General Atkins.
The Democracy Of Tennessee and our sister
States respond heartily to the invitation extended
70 them by the Democrats of Davidson county, to
unite with them in celebrating cur late glorious
victory in the State election. The meeting on the
first Of October in this city promises to be en-
tARsiastic outpOuring OF the mssses-a glorious
testimonial on the part of the people of their devo
tion to Democratic principles joyous ovation
ever great Democratic victory The Committee Of
Invitation have received assurances from large
number Of distinguished Democrats that they will
be present on the occasion. Among these we are
pleased to record the names Of Hon. JAMES GuTH-
1Ez, Hon. LyNN BOrD, and Hon. ELIJAH HIsE, of
Kentucky Hon JAMES CHEssUI. of South Carolina;
Hon. ANDREW JoHEsoE and Hon. A. G. P. NIcHoIsoE,
Of Tennessee We regret that other gallant leaders
Of the party, whom the Democracy Of Tennessee,
and Of the whole Union delight to honor have been
forced to decline the invitation extended to them by
the committee
We know that our friends will particularly re-
grst the absence Of Hon. J. d. C. ATKINS, the no
BE champion Of our cause III the Ninth District,
whose services, whether successful or otherwise,
sntitle him to the gratitude and have for him
tbs esteem of his entire party. The following let
ter which has been received from him by the Com
nitiee, we take pleasure in laying before read
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PARIS, September 2lst, 1859.
Nsssrs. Smith, ANDERSON and EWIEG COaimittss
GENTLEMEN: I an in receipt Of your letter of
the srd ins, inviting to participate in the pro-
posed festivities on the 1st of October ct Nashville.
have delayed an answer until now, indulging the
Aops that might be with you that occasion, but
ct present fesr shall not be allowed that pleasure.
But whether en- or net, you may be assured Of
sRe thing, my whole hesrt will be in your midst as
blythe and joyous as May morning.
Why should not the Democracy rejoice over and
celebrate the results Of the recent election We
have won noble victory. We have polled larger
vOte in the State than ever did, and msjOri-
~ may nov. be regarded as fixed and insupersbIs
IRsuperable, because never were the hybrid ele-
Rents Of the Opposition well organized or SC
1srcs in attack, aud never were the Democracy
superior and confident, lying like huge giant
ssleep-confdent of success, because conscious Of
superior strength. The same efforts upon the part
Of the Democracy that were made by the Opposition
would have given us the State by $4,000.
The loss Of four Democratic members of Congress
and the consequent gain TO the Opposition of that
number, has been the cause Of much EMULATION by
that party; but the existence of an infamous sp-
portiOnment and a majority of over eight thousand
does not seem to dampen their ardOr-hOnest souls,
they have not once thought of it.
You were kind enough to speak In highly cOmpli-
mentsry terms of my humble services in the late
canvass. Such q compliment, coming from 50 high
. source, weuld have been greatly enhanced but for
the reflection that ! recognise in each one Of the
committee a personal friend, whose eyes may be
blinded by Partially. / can only say that, it is
true am not the victor, neither am the Vanquish-
cd. l will not here say more of that conflict aud
the result--Wth the facts in my possession, am
bold to declare, that | am the choice of majority
Of the legal voters in this District But let il pass
/ endsavOred to do my whole duty in the canvass
without regard to personal consequences or sacriG-
ces.
Our recent victory in Tennessee is the death knel
20 the hopes OF She Fusionists in 1860 The freemen
Of this State to be bound to the car of any man
whose vsulting ambition for public hOnors would
induce him TO consent to rely upon and accept the
support Of the Sack Republicans for any position.
So far the Opposition in the South is concerned,
"their days will he fe Y aud full of trouble" The
great contest Of 1860 swallows them up forever If
they maintain a separate uizltion, they will be
90 few in numbers that they will be powerless. If
they coslesce with our Northern enemies the honest
men among them will desert and denodnce them
In that 'rrepressoe conflict Tennessee has already
spoken-her voice is already numbering along the
lines of the grea, National Democratic column.
Tennessee will stand by the Constitution and up
hold and maintain every right it guarantees to the
American oitizen--Norlh and sOuth-in the States
and in the Territories or in a foreign land. But
Let as fight enemies upon pracea! issEss instead
Of Wagiug an interminabie interneoine war among
ourselves about .Ils distractions. l want no new
planks in the Cincinnati platform. Il is com
preheusiye this Union. ! have not lost conf
dsnoe in either the patriotism ability of the
Northern Democracy TO defend shield from
the assaults Of our enemies 81 would sooner trust
yes, ten thousand times, sooner trust such
man Is 10 LANE, of OTegon-the patriot, soldier
and statesman-than the best men Of the BELL,
BATEs and BoTTs school Of politicians to say
nothing Of the great New York eOuspiratOr, WM.
h sEwAsD-the Catalne Of AmeIica-and DoUG-
LAC, with his blunders uPOn Lsc0mpton, Sc, would
be fsr more preferable to men, Who living in the
South would affiliate with Black Republicans, and
become their candidate for the sake Of the spois
Of of6ce.
Thanking you for the honor you have done me,
am faithfully, yours, J. b. c. ATKINS