The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-25
To the Honorable Members OF the State
Legislature now Sitting.

GrsrLEHEN The many pressing and
complimentary solicitations Of many loyal
citizens of Davidson county and other por-
tions Of the State, by letter and otherwise,
induces this communication, announcing
myself candidate for a scat in the United
{ tates Senate.
probably should have made this an
nouncemout sooner, but for the fact that SO
many Of my personal and political friends
were candidates, aud others spoken of, that
il was not my intention to become a can
didate.
However much may desire TO hold this
distinguished position, ehOosO to relin-
quish all claims, and sustain others, rather
than have contest with able and efficient
Union men. This determination l would
have maintained, but yielding myPersonal
feelings for the reasons above stated.
In making this announcement, gentle
mcn, may be pardoned for saying that the
present times are such as to demand strong,
substantial, and experienced, as well as I'M
mistakable Union men in the councils Of
the nation. Men with their record, If you
please, bright and clear, which when seen
cannot DO construed bat one way, and with
but one Interpretation a record of uncon-
ditional UaoHisB,, unconditional freedom,
aud unconditional loyalty, and support Of
the Administration, the Proclamation, and
war policy from the commencement Of the
rebellion, and one that admits Of no con-
struction or Interpretation, at one time to
suit rebels and at another loyalty to the
Government.
Gentlemen: Allow me say, rs ! am not
member Of your honorable body, and have
not personal acquaintance with the most OF
YOU. and desire not TO be misunderstood, TO
stste some Of my principles and positions.
desire to see law and order again restored
to our State, and throughout tho United
States. Tennessee is not now, nor never
was. ont of the Union. am for a speedy
recognition Of civil law throughout the
State; that treason should be puniIhed,
aud traitors t-uyht TO fear aud respect the
laws. am for removing the restrictions
upou trade in our State, at least as TO loyal
citizens that We should at once be rehev-
al Of The burden Of three per cent. duty
upon merchandise, expenses OF permits
etc for all of which the consumers have al
last 10 pay.
When the Office and soldiers return IN
good faith from the rebel army, and COM
ply. with the Presidents Proclamation !
am willing 70 encourage them, and extend
the right hand Of fellowship, as long as
they keep and observe the same. As Tor
traitors and rebel otiaers high in position
they should be punished.
am now. aud have been during the re-
| bcllion, Tor freedom aud emancipation to eli
slaves throughout The United States aud
without compensation, except as to uneon-
iilioual Union men.
| am for giving his Excellency Andrew
Johnson, aud his Administration warm
und eoidial support, the same as J have
heretofore sustained tho ADMINISTRATION oI
President lincoln aud Governor johnson
as Militsry Governor.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to
tender my gratitude 10 my many friends
for tho confidence, and very hstteriuG
terms in which they speak Of my ability
nv devotion to the Union, and the eoursS
have pursued during the present Rebel
lion. My position has been clearly defined
and understoed BY ell that know me, AM
if,hey had been such, to merit the com
mendation OF 80 many true loyal citizens
and eptitlc me % their confidence, it is al
honor which / feel proud Of, and il my
past history, position, sacrifices, etc. ar
such as 20 eutille me 10 position, and YOU
confidence, no one assure you would b
more grateful.
am. gentlemen, very respectfully
. yours, etc. MASsoS NJ BR'kN.
a Large Auction sale Of Choice and Sea
e souable Dry Goods. Tue sdsy Mornin
q April, 2jth 1865. BY Geo. shields a c,
We win offer this mornings beautilu
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. Spring and Summer Dry Goods.
e Comprising many new styles, Of Dre'
Is goods, also large Invoice OF Linen Cam
,s Haks Collars aud Sleeves, Table Linen
is Napkins, Dorylies, etc, etc. Also lars
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