Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-31
From the Patriot.
THE CANVASS IN THE EIaHrH DIsTRIcr--
BRILLIANT SPEECHES or john I. HousE
"A Fuss IN THE FAMILY.

Dickson CoUxry, Aug. %, 1860.
Editors Patioss-I have just heard the can
didates for Elector at Sladins Store. Mr. McCann,
the Douglas champion, opcntl the discussion in a
very Ingenious and earnest appeal 10 the Democracy
TO rally TO the nominee of the National Convention
He presented the facts and arguments on his side
Of the question with decided ability He is evil
IDENTIFY very inexperienced as political debater
but nevertheless presents the points with ability, /
and gives entire satisfaction TO the Douglas men,
Of whom there are considerable number in this
neighborhood. In fact, there more democrats
in this section of Old Dickson, who favor the cause
Of Douglass than there are who support Brcckin-
ridge. Mr. McCann's speech to-day was well re-
ceived by them.
He was followed by Mr. House in one of the most
effective speeches | have ever listened TO. He
proved beyond any doubt that the politicians in the
Democratic party had endangered the Union and
that they would soon destroy the fair fabric OF |
American liberty unless the people put stop to |
their career. No one could listen TO such speech
without being convinced of the necessity of rescu
ing the government from the Vaudal hands of the
despoilipg Democracy. His exposition of the de-
signs of the democratic leaders in keeping up the
agitation Of the slavery question: and of their folly
or wickednes in splitting the National Democratic
party on so trivial issue slavery in the terri
tories, was a pasterly effort. He showed the ex-
travagonce and corruption Of the administration in
a strain of eloquent and whitening denunciation
his speech, he took particular pains to show that
Breckenridge was responsible for full share of the
shortcomings of the ''od public functionary"-|
The illustration on this subj ct good that
cannot refrain from giving your readers the benefit
iof it. He said the firm of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge had been doing business together four years,
and if Mr.. Breckenridge wished to escape response
blty for the future he could do in the usual way
He could put an advertisement in the papers giving
notice of the dissolution of partnership between
them, and directing all persons ito present their
accounts to Mr.. Buchanan, who is alone authorized
to settle debts of the concern" Until such no
tice this is published the presumption is that the
partnership is still existing, and inasmuch old
Buck is VIGOROUSLY insolvent, Mr.. Breckenridge
must be looked to rs the only responsible member
of the firm. This illustration given in Houses
best style; had tremendous effect. But his man
ner Of treating every issue of the is orcible
and impressive. He strikes terror into the hearts
of the Breckenridge men wherever he speaks and
raises the supporters of Bell and Everett to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. AT the close of the
speaking, to-day, old gentleman said to me;
''Sir, if he makes such speeches that all the
district Bell will carry it by larger majority than
il il gave any candidate before"
Mr.. Haywood followed in the ordinary demo-
cratic style For particulars, pide the Union and
American from the lst of Nav, 1860, to the 22d
August inclusive. The principal points in his
speech had been anticipated by House, and fell fiat
and harmless upon the audience. The Union men
were delighted with the discussion. Tennessee has
few equals and no superiors to Mr. House popu-
lar speaker. The only regret feel is that Mr. Ew-
ing declined the nomination for elector on the
Breckenridge ticket. Had he accepted the position,
John F. House would have made reputation in
the canvass that the proudest of Tennessee's gal
liant sons might have envied Even as it is, he is
exciting the admiration of all who hear him. His
speech to-day was undoubtedly one of the best |
ever heard. 1t was eloquent and argumentative
and interspersed with Just enough humor to relieve
the WEAKNESS of he crowd Rest assured all is
right in this district. ass
CHARLOTTE Aug. %, 1860.
MEssRs. EDIToRs We had another complete
triumph to-day. House opened the discussion in a
speech that better if possible, than the BIZ
made yesterday. He was in fine condition and HI
made the fur fly every blow. The Yancey ridger
are badly down in the mouth, and the Bell and Ev
erett men are jubilant. You may safely calculat,
on large gain in Dickson.
The usual pleasant routine was varied to-day
somewhat by 1are-ap between the Douglas anC
Breckenridge candidates. In the course of his re
marks Mr.. McCann spoke of Breckenridge as trai
tor to his party. He also said that Benedict Arnold
was traitor TO his country in the Revolutionary
war, and 'what Arnold to his country" con
tinued Mr. Mccain, "Breckinridge is to the demo
cratic partv' When he closed his remarks Mr.
Haywood asked him to whom he applied these Of
fensve epithets and comparisons. McCann said Il
Breckenridge. Mr. Haywood seemed to be mucl
excited, and remarked that it discourteous h
apply such language to his candidate. Mr.. Mccain
replied that the Breckenridge editors and stump
speakers were in the habit of using such Language
to their opponents. Mr. Haywood said he had neve
charged Mr.. Douglas with being traitor. Mr.
Mccain said--''H you did nobody would believe it.
Whereupon Mr.. Haywood gave him the lie. Will
that Mr.. McCann called him a damned liar anC
they both rushed towards each other But some
gentlemen, who were standing near, Lterfered
and prevented them getting together The affair ha
since been amicably adjusted.
This little diversion created quite stir in the au
dience, and the supporters of both Breckenridge
Douglas began to take sides with their champions
and for while there a fine prospect of granC
fight. But everything was quieted after while
and the crowd adjourned--the Bell and Everett mel
in the very best kind of spirits.