The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-07-05
Another Richmond In ihe FIeld.

our personal ana p%OIltlcal TREND GOI. j,
Powell Of Greene has announced himself rs
a candidate for Congress. We know not the
motives which actuate him unless il be to
get a seat in our National Legislature and
draw five thousand per nnnum from the
pockets Of Uncle Sam. Until within a short
time since Col. Powell was II candidate to
represent Greene county or the Senatorial Dis
trict which Greene county isa part, we know
not which. We think be vas on the
right track then and with an dne respect to
his opinion, that he ought to run bis locomo-
tive 10 the termination Of that line. he has
performed important and invaluable service
IN the work Of recognizing our State Gov
eminent as FIR as it has progressed, and it
seems to US that it would be az it should he,
a far greater satisfaction to aid in tho couple
ton of that work than to represent this dis
trict in Congress.
Judge K. Il. Butler is the candidate Of the
Radical party. lie has been nominated by
every county composing the district. In this
county he received the nomination Of a con-
v%.ntion, which declared him as their first
and only choice.
We are surprIsci that Col. Powcll would
thus throw a fre-brand into the party and
make an attempt to disorganize IL. lie has
an undoubted right to be II candidate If be
sees proper. He Eas a record dating back to
the times of Modification in Eouth Carolina
of which any man may be promo. Whilst
we honor MIN for his steadhgi and unwaver-
ing opposition to the rebellion, we can say
that tie Radical party demand his services
not at Washington but in the Legislature Of
our State.
Judge Buffers Unionism will be endorsed
by on overwhelming majority in the district.
He will distance bis competitors so far that
ttey will be lost sight of in the raea. Col.
Powell standing in the attitude Of . disor-
ganizer will not receive any supper: outside
OF his strong personal friends and many Of
them will be compelled to vote for Judge
Butler because he is the nominee Of the par
~ and has superior claims 10 their support.
Col. Powell Goes not seem anxious about the
Of votes be will receive, but expects
TO 90 to Congress by contcsiing the election.
We hardly think this plan will work
Judge Buffers majority will not be less than
ten thouiand, and going to Washington
with such an endorsement and from a state
there is such a rigorous Franchise
Law, Congress will not for one single mo-
lncot harbor a suspicion Of bis right to .
seat in that body, or insult The intelligence Of
constituency by denying that seat.
The people know Judge Butler. they
know be is their friend and will not like n,
Taylor deceive them. No candidate ever
the Political arena with more Hatler-
ng prospects, or with a frmer hold upon
he confidence and affections Of tbe peoplo.
Soldiers may rest assured that be will do al
10 his power to have their Interests attended
% as speedily as possible, and the various
interests OF lis constituents will be looked
with eeas'less vigilance. Judge Butler
8 not disconnected By bis opposition but IL
lsasnrsly over the track considering
bic competitors as " good jokes7 10 relieve
he noneiomy Of tie canvass.