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The true State Of Parties.

Our correspondence from various portions Ofthe
State cheering to the of the true State Rights
Democracy Many of our correspondents speak of the
changes from the of DOUGLAS to that of BRECIN
RIDGE, as the evidences thicken every hand that
further persistence in supporting the third ticket in
the State will inure to the benefit of BELL and Eve
RETT, and will throw our gallant Tennessee into
the arms of the pseudo Union party-the very same
party, under another name, against whose domino
ton the Democracy have so long and so manfully
fought and NvEOm they have at last conquered.
Another effect of Democrats longer persistinr in
this suicidal policy will be, that they will find them
selves so awkardy situated. with regard to the poll
tics of the State. that they cannot retrace their
steps. They will be in the very arms of the Oppo-
siton party, before they themselves aware of it.
Never dreaming of such contingency, they will be
hurraing for BELL under the excitement of political
antagonism, sustained by prejudice or a mere per-
sonal preference, without themselves having ever
deliberately designed any such step.
We are glad to learn that the honest DOUGLAS Demo-
cracy OF the country beginning toappreciate this
inevitable result of their position and in many locali
ties are assuming their natural position as support
ers of BREcKINRIDGE and LANE the glorious cham
pions OF the Constitution and the equality of the
States.
Unjust be evident to every intelligent Democrat,
that three organized political parties cannot long
exist in the State. The third or weakest marty
must be dissolved. and the citizens of the State
arrayed in two parties. The DoUGLAs party is un-
Questonaby mere fragment and its followers
must sooner or later-we predict very soon-meree
into one the other of the old parties Some un-
doubtedy will go to Mr.. BELLS party-they are
ripe for it and are only holding patiently back
that they may transfer their unconscious fol-
lowers with them. But the great mass of our
DoUGIAs friends have been led astray. believing
that they adering to their ancient faith and as
fast as they open their eyes the fact that they
must either join the BRECKENRIDGE the BELL par
IT, they will return to their ancient faith and join
hands with the true Democracy. The sooner the
designing tricksters who wish to and BELL by their
movement 60 over to the enemy, the better for al
concerned We trust, though, there are few of
them.
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Hon. EDWIN EwTSo, said in his speech on Brcad
Street last night that he did not know of out one
leading Democrat in Tennessee who had publicly
declared that he was not for DsuBiOn in the event
Of LEscoIN's election. He declares this to be the
test--the shiboleth Of Unionism
We do not pretend to give the views of the lead
ing public men of our party on this subject They
are all men, with ability enough. with patriotism
enough, ard boldness and manliness enough to pro-
claim their views upon this and all other subjects,
but we desire TO give answer the Of one leading
public man in Mr.. EwNo's party, to this question
or what it IS fair to presume would be his re ply
were he Intercepted and permitted by his keeping
committee TO reply It is in the following Lax
guage:
"Give me disunicn; give me anything in prefer
ence to Union sustained only by power, by eonst-
tutional and legal ties without reciprocal trust and
confidence. = Vide John Bells Speech Ia the Senate of
the United States upon The Compromise Measure 3d.
4th, 9Th, and 9Th days July, 1850.
For another of Mr.. EwNes party we answer. in
the following words:
Do you think, felIow-citizens you would submit
to such injustice (No, no. No truly YOU would
not, but one universal cry of no. would Trend the
skies. And do you suppose your Southern breth-
rem less sensitive than yourselves or less Jealous OF
their rights If you do. let me tell you, you are
much mistaken, and you must therefore perceive
that the success of such party with such an OBJ
ject must be dissolution Of The UnioR-lIilard FIJI
morc's Speech at Rochester, 1856. sssr q.
The object of the Democratic party is expressed
in the eloquent language of Mr. BRECKNRIDGE in his
recent speech as follows:
"Instead of breaking Up the Union we intend to
strengthen and to lengthen it.
Again:
"The Constitution and the equality of the States
these the symbols of everlasting Union let these
be the rallying cries of the people,"
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1899
inc Democratic Platform.

The Democratic Platform.
Repoysed from the majority Of she Cotee on ResolaIons
at Charleston and adopted tse National Democrats
C0HoeHfioH at Baltimore.
Resoye That platform adopted by the Democratic psy
Cincinnati affirmed, The following explanatory
tons;
First Ths the gov Territory, organized by an act
Of Congr, provs and temporary during
euce ali Ct the United States right
pro- erty in the Territory without rights,
person being destroyed impaired BY
gressiona or terTit0r al legislation.
1t departments poec when necessary rights
anu property the Territories, and she else
IL nal authority extends.
Third That when the settlers Territory having
quate pOpu state Constit1t Ihe rht 81
MY and be eonsummated by admission the
On stand equal footing with the people Of Other
States; ard the state thus organized ought to be admitted 70
the Federal Union whether Constitution prohibits ecog
nizes the institution Of slavery.
Resolved Democratic party favor Of the acqni
ston Of ire Iana Of cuha such terms shall be honorable
ourselves and just to SPAIN at the earliest practicable mo-
ment
Resolved That the enacments Of State Legislatures to defeat
the faithful execution Of the fugitive slave law, hostile in
character Of the Constitution, and revolutionary in
their effect
Resolved, Democracy Of the United States recognize
The imperative this Government to protect the
rallied citizen in all his rights whether at home in foreign
lards 20 the extent its native born citizens
Whereas Of the grestest necessities OF the age pol
CAL commercial postal and military point Of view is speedy
communication between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts therefore
belt
Resolved That the National Democratic party do hereby
pledge themselves every il their to
the passage BILL TO the extent Of the Constitutional
thorty Congress the construction Of Pacific Railroad
from the Mississippi river the Pacific ocean, at the earliest
practicable moment.
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The Appointments of Messrs. Haynes and
PeEIon.

It will be seen that Hon. LANDoN c. HAYNES and
Hon. BALE PEYToN, two of the champions of the
opposing parties-and candidates for Elector for
the State at Large--have agreed on list of APP
pointments commencing at Winchester on the SOth
inst They both able deloquent gentlemen and
we take it, viii represent their respective parties
with as much force, ability and decorum as any two
gentlemen that could have been selected In the State
We shall indulge in no vain boasting as to the VIC
tories that our champion will hereafter win over
his competitors 1t is enough that we are perfectly
content to leave our glorious cause IN ms hahus
against all assailants. lsf
Since these appointments have been made, we are
requested TO state that Hon. WV IL Polk VIII MI
the appointments, with Messrs. HAYNEs and PEf-
TON. as The advocate of DOUGLAS and JcuNscN.
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GREAT Auction Sale of Furniture.

the Furriture Rooms Of Gam CORNELIUS, No 4 1
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men OF Furniture seasoned lumber Materials toos hardware
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Legislative Union and American

All persons entitled to bound copies of the LEGIs-
LATrvE UNION AND AMERICAN can now be supplied by
calling at our office or by sending for the same as
it is now ready for delivery. Postage, 80 cents,
binding 80 cents
Persons wishing to purchase can be supplied at
81 per copy, nicely bound in board, with Morocco
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1t is gotten up in very convenient book style, and
makes handsome library volume, and should
be in the hands of every wishing 10 be posted IN
Tennessee matters
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New Snb.criuers.

Our list of subscribers to all our issues continues
10 increase rapidly and take it as the surest eV-
idence that be given, that paper reflects the
true sentiments of the party and the people through
out the country. We again thank our many and
jealous friends for their kindly efforts to extend our
circulation. We hope they will still labor for the
good cause. Let the people read and truth will
prevail See our prospectus for the Campaign pa
nov for the balance of the canvass
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Laws of Tennessee.

Persons wishing to procure the Laws OF Ten
nessee can be supplied by calling at Office, as
we have a few copies for sale. Price 81, embrac-
inc Public and Private Acts. Those for distribu-
tion nv the State together with the Journals, are
now in the hands of the proper officers, and are be-
ING carried to the respective counties with all pos
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UNION g. AMERICAN
BUSI ICES.
GSLet Democratic Principles he Spread
broadcast throughout tho Land.o
A CAMPAIGN PAPER

FOR THE
NORTH, THE SOUTH, THE EAST, THE EYRSTg
The Constitution and Equality Of TIE sateIl These
the symbols Of everlasting union Let these be the rns cries
Of the people."-JoHN c. BREcKKRIDGE
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preserving, and without which there can be no
peaceful Union!
These are questions gravely to be considered. We
submit them to an honest public.
If true Southern men who have confidence in Mr..
BELL are not deceived, then he has deceived the
North. II he has not deceived the North, theu it
must follow that he has been playing false to the
South. Have not these friends at the North better
assurances of his fidelity to Them than his friends
at the South have2 In any event, must not some
body be cheated in the event of his election Isany
man worthy to be entrusted with the administration
Of the highest Office in the world who stands before
the country in this anomalous position refusing the
people any farther expression of his opinions upon
the pending issues of the day than to be found
in such history connected with the public SER
vice!u
Our examination Of this subject may have been
biased by our pre-coneeived opinions relative to
Mr.. BELL; but we assure the reader that we have
endeavored to do the work in spirit of candor and
fairness. We have stated nothing as fact but
what stands upon the public records of the country
Our conclusions WILL Of course, only be taken as the
opinions of an individual, and approved or rejected
just so far as they are warranted by the proof.
Mr. BELL stands before the country in such position
as to invite and warrant investigation and criticism
Wehave examined and reviewed his course If it car
be shown that we have done him the slightest njus
tice it will not only be duty. but our pleasure
to correct it. We endeayor to discharge the labors
of journalist with fidelity to the public and fail
ness towards every one.
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KENTUCKY ELECrIoN.-The Louisville Courier of the
18th has returns from all but four counties in the
State, which foot up: CoNBs. 81 SOC, McCLARTY, 43
579, BOILING 1906, and HOPKINS, $40. CoNBs over
MCCLARTY, 1922.
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First District-A. G. WATKINS of jefferson
Second JAMES d. THOMAS. of Clai' oorne.
Third D. NJ. KEY, of Hamilton
Fourth THOMAS B. MURRAY, of Warren
Fifth WIN B. BATE. of Sumner.
Sixth GEORGE CAN'T, of Maury-
Seventh n n. cox, of Perry,
Eighth R0BT. w. HAYWOOD. of Davidson
Ninth J. D. c. ATKINS. Of Hensy.
Tenth H. S. BRADFORD. of Haywood.
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heard W. B. Stokes speech at Smithville, 2lst of
July, 1850. l understood hun to say that the Re-
publicans told him and Robt Hatton. short time
before they left Washington City, if the election
went into the House. and that if Lincoln codld not
be elected, they (the Republicans) would vote for
Mr.. Bell as their next choice. have also heard
several of the Opposition say that that what he
said. }. NJ. ALLEN.
This August l6, 1860.
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Smithville, Aug. l6, 1860.

heard W. B. Stokes speech at Smithvile, on the
2lst of July 1860. He stated in substance as fol-
lows
None of the other candidates can be elected be-
fore the people, and will not say that Mr.. Bell can.
But will say that he and will be elected if the
election goes into the House of Representatives.
The Republicans came to Col. Hatton and me before
we left Congress- and promised that if the cleo
ton went into the House, if Mr.. Lincol stood no
chance they would east the vote of the Republican
States for Mr.. Bell" K. A. WORK.
August 18th, 1860.
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Mr.. EDwN EwTNG declared in his Broad street
speech that both the BREcKINRIDGE and the Douglas
Vn'gs q The Democratic party were sectional The
streigth OF the BREcKINRrDGE party was in the
South that the DoUGLAs party in the North ergo,
both sectional
We have always considered the principles of a
party the UHe test OF lis nationality or non national
iyy but this, it seems, is not the ccrrect ro,bod
Letus by parity of reasoning ascertain the o,si
ton of Mr. EwING's party 1t has no strengtb Nou,l
and Is therefore not Northern sectional marty.
nc strength South, therefore tits not S6uthe,n al
tional party; il has no strength West therefore il s
nota Western sectional party; il has strength Fst
therefore il Is notan Eastern sectional party Haying
nostrength North, South, East West it cannot be
called sectional party, and not having any strength
n any section it cannot log cally (accOrding to MIR
EwNGs logIc) be called party at all.
According to HUDBRAs however, sorae men have
the power
'to divide
A hair 'tWxt North and North west Sde1"
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SfraYeh or Stolen
AdmiHiSfra,Or's Notice.

TN THE COUNTY COURT AT WAVEKLEY
4 Fen .eASeg..Mar.aret Niece James McGee an
Others unknown and infant heirs Of UlaiDorn McGee de-
IL anpearnq TO the Court the petition and affidavit
Of the coplsuant that Mcee died. seized ard pos
aessed OF the land mentioned the pleading, aud LEFT
vying HIM heira AZ residences, 1umber
names are unknown motion therefore ordered by
Court that the CLERK Master Pute in the Nash
Vile Union and Ansrcg newspaper published in the city
four requiring said unknown
10 appsar At the court the SAID Of WaVesy or
by the first Monday October and defend said petition
the same will te proceeded with expIrte as 70 them
AIMS. 10 Is60-pr's fee 50 W " B0BBs, O = NJ
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was present and heard VIM. B. Stokes, at Smith
vile, on the 2Ist of July, 1860. lie stated in his
speech that the Republicans told Col HattOn
and him. before he left Washington, that in
the event the election of President went to
the House of Representatives they would east
the vote of the Republican States for Mr..
Bell. / was standing Immediately behind Robert
Cantrell at the time and him note it down.
Aug. l6, 1860 Il. NJ ANDIEBAUM.
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Mr. w. D. Stokes stated in his speech in Smithville
the 2lst of July 1860, that the Black Republicans
had come TO him and Mr.. HattOn and promised that
if the election for the Presidency went into the
House that (they) the Republicans would cast their
votes for Mr.. Bell in the event that they could not
elect LncOln that Bell was the second choice of
the Black Republican party. This may not be his
exact words but the substance of them.
August 16 1850. THOMAS 3. POTTER.
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Notice.

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Itseems to ms that he that runs may reed" that
JSo c. BREckrxKrpGE and JosEPH LANE are the chosen
leaders of the Democracy in this canvass and Mr..
Ewing need no longer be in Goubt. Let him, then,
examine their record and proceed TO find the pres
ent status of the party from their sentiments.
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OopIsitjon tally.

The Opposition meeting, last night, on Broad
street, was addressed by Hon. E II. EwINs. lie
seemed to be in great tribulaton to learn VINO are
the present leaders of the Democratic party he
said If he asserted that one person was the leader
the Democracy would never acknowledge the lead
ership. and thus he was continually kept in the
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DAILY IS; TRI-WEEKLY IS; WEEKLY 81
HvAEiAsLY II ADvAscE-
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We state that Mr.. Cantrell submitted to us his
letter to the UNION AND AMERICAN, reporting the
points in Mr.. Stokes speech SmithviIle, and we
considered the same fair and truthful report The
denial of Mr.. Stokes, published in the Patriot has
in no degree changed our impressions. We have
seen Mr.. Cantrells card of this Gate intended for
publication, and the is correct so far as it
fers to matters known to u.s. j. ]. GOwEN,
IROBY G.. STONE
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40. GRIFFITH, T. c. DUNEIEGToN, sN0. C. BUREE,
LEON. TROUsDALE, THOMAS s. MARI
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was referred to. In this way Cincinnati and
Tenpessee had both suffered, and many mer-
chants in that State had been compelled to
visit other points than this to have their or
ders supplied. He proposed to return thanks
to the Southern gentlemen who had visited
our city tor the purpose Of stimulating our
purpose, and efiec'ing the work which was
to us a matter of pure seif-defense.
Though the meeting was large, the num-
ber of citizens was less than it should have
been, and therefore it was determined to let
both series of resolutions lie on the table
until the next meeting-Monday evening
when they win be discussed, and disposed Of
finally.
We hope Cincinnati will feel and manifest
a proper interest in this matter, and do her
utmost to execute, at least in part, this
highly important work. Our citizens are
proverbial for their apathy in public mat
terS, and their lack Of public enterprise,
but in this instance we hope they will, from
mere interest, act with promptness and
iberality.