Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-01-12
TENNESSEE AND THE UNION.

\ gentleman Of this city has received
letter, dated January lst, from correspon.
deItt in Tennessee, who is large owner OF
pegroes and other property in that State
His sentiments on the present political
troubles, and his information concerning the
feeling Of the people OF Tennessee, are so
gratifying, that we take pleasure 10 publish.
ING that portion of bis letter that relates to
the present troubles. lie Gays:
Though all is gloom and darkness 10 the
political world, Tennessee 10 safe, under any
circumstances, for the Union. The leaders
OF the Breckinridge wing Of the Democratic
party are down on Andy Johnson for his
speech 10 the Senate, ss they say be hos given
aid and comfort to the Republican party
Bot feel confident that his speech meets
the appreciation of very large majority ol
the Democratic party. The leaders OF the
party never had any love for johnson, and
they are trying to run him down 60 that they
may get into his place. ! AN still more con.
fdent that we will come out OF this polical
trouble wiser aud better men, aud ! hope
With a better government, or, should soy, q
batter administration of the government
than We have bad heretofore. We may bave
TO chastise South Carolina and some Of the
refractory men in other States but, If they
will commit treason against the government
let the consequences fall on them. 10 Ten
pesses we will fght for the Union and main
taih our rights in the Union whenever tight
ing ia necessary. which hope will never be.
--Eeening Bulletin.
GENERAL JAcKsoE's Wr.L.-In June, l64t
Gen. jackson, 10 bis retirement at the Her
mitape. wrote his will with bis own hand
In it, amoug other beques,s, are two, which
In nuhllshad
ent reading. These sentiments, therein ex
pressed, in this solemn document, evincs
more than Roman patriotism, and should suA
deep into the hearts of the people. Here il
the literal language Of illustrious dead;
Seventh. ! brqueath to my beloved neph
ew, ANDREW j. DoNEIsoN, son OF SANuEl
DosELsoN, deceased, the elegant sword pre-
septed 10 mo By the State of Tennessee, Wit'
this injunction That be fail not to use il
When necessary in support and protection o
our glorious Union. and for the protection o
the constitutional rights Of our beloved country
should they be assailed by foreign enemies Of
DOMESTIC TRAITORS"
Eight 10 my grand nephew ANDREW
JACKSON CoFREE, l bequeath tho elegan
sword presented to me by the rifle company
Of New Orleans commanded by Captain 3eal
"a momento OF my regard. and to bring t
bis recollection the gallant services OF hi
deceased father, Gen John Coffee, IN the lat'
Indian aud British war, under my command
and his gallant conduct 10 defence OF New
Orleans 10 lSl4.l5, pith this Injunction -
That he WELD it in the protection Of th'
rights secured to the American citizen unde
our glorious Constitution, against sll inva
ders, whether foreign foes, or IsrEsTINl
TRAITORS"
WHAr PsEsipESr FILLMORE DrD -Som'
ten years ago, when President Fillmore Occn
pied the White House, South.Carolna go
90 Ter secession movement because Califor
Mo was admitted into the Union, without be
Jog cut 10 two, making one slave and th,
other free State. Now, though MIR. Fill
more was regarded ss un amiable man. chocl
foil Of peace principles, why be quietly pu
into Fort Moultre strong body OF troop
without asking their leave.
The CAV aud Pulmettoes awoke one fn
morning Sud found this awkward fact sudden
Iy staring them in the face wbereupon tbei
ehiyslrls governor wsxed wroth aud spplie
10 President Fillmore for 40 explsnaton.-
"Sir," was the answer, ".rhe President OF til
United States is not responsible for bis OH
cisl conduct TO the governor OF h'Caro
lima" The amiabls President then in ofiic
did rot particularly affect leonins or herol
onalitles but he understood his cuty to tn
Constitution be was sworn to support and hl
vigorous mode Of confronting rebellion nip
pet, il 10 the bud TO the great satisfaction o
everybody except the combus,ible and eS
plnsive Palmetioes. II the Pussillanimon
''old pubc functionary" now ut head o! IN
government had had the forecast, dlscretlui
aud spirit, two months ago, TO do bis plai
duty, be would not now be tue object OF uD
yersAl contempt and dersion.
The Rail Mills Of the Pennsy lvania Iro
Works. at this plate, have been stopped, 70
the present, on account OF the want Of rent
peratiog ordsrs. The price OF rails is dow
TO, or even bslow the cost OF maOuiactnrin
thsm--hence the necessity OF this We hop
only temporary suspension. The works vii
b. placed in motion again as sooo ss ne'
orders. at satisfactory terms, have been rs
ceived. which. We bsgs reason to believe. wi
be befors long.
The Rough 4 Ready" mill has also ten
porsrily suspended on account OF The dspre'
siou Of the iron market. and for the parpos
Of making some necessary repairs.
All tbs Montour Furnaces. and those Q
the drove aud Brothers continue IN full or
srsliuu. DaHuil'c Democrat.