New-York tribune., 1867-05-30
TENNESSEE.
TENNESSEE.
THE FIFTH CONGRESS DIsTnCT-MR. TRIMBIE AND
MR.. LAWRENCE.


NASHVILLE, Tenn, May IS, 1877;
A an impression prevails, from tho kilograms
which have been sent from this place. that serious split
exists in the ranks Of the Radical party In this Vth
District, account of the nomination OF
John rmbe ascanddate for Representative in Congress
propose give you a correct history Of the matter
County Convention was held here on the 27th OF
April to appoint delegates to the District 10
Convention rumors prevailed that the Hall would I've
packed with the adherepts OF Mr. Lawrence the County
hour for meeting arrived very large number OF eoored
friehds' occnped the body Of the Hall The meeting
organized by calling TO the chair Judge Bren and
renee a vote was adopted TO appoint 100 delegates
although the County was only - entitled 10 80
OF whom very large majority were friendly
10 Mr.. Trimhlc. resolution was then introduced
10 instruct this delegation 20 vote for Mr. Law
renee but that resolution laid on the table and the
meeting adjourned From the course pursued IN other
counties In this district it would appear that exactly tho
was marked by Mr. Iawrcnces friends; and II IA GER
the agents OF the Freednens Bureau were very
active manipulating the eolored men 30 az 10 secure
the desired result Dissatisfied with tho action Of the
regular Convention In tins county lew haleontenas @
called second convention, aud nominated list oi 100
delegates all pledged to Mr Lawrence Inc same ihing
done ia Wilson County the names OF the Oldest ana
most tried Radicals being omitted entirely Wheh tho
Congressional Convention met, u was evident tat some
trouble would occur and accordingly Committee on
Credentials appointed 10 hear all parties ana report
10 the Convention the facts about the various contested
seats Pending the adoption Of Committee
Credentials the leading spokesman Tor MT Lawrence
mted 10 seats IN the Convention THIS was t.sls,ed on
the ground that the report OF the Committee on Croaen
tas should first be received, and ultimately the motion
was table whereupon alaTgc number OF eoored
spectators in the galleries. and dozen or twenty dele
gates withdrew, organized new Convention ana NOM
mated Mr. Lawrence. The regular Convention proceeded
TO business the Disturbing clements had with
ais Invited those the delegation from Wilson County
claimed 70 be ieggar who remained 70 seais IN r t,S
only Ave six dissenting votes, and hs nomination was
made unanimous. That same day, hr. Lawrence, after
filii ~
This is the whole matter in q nutshell But few of the
ndiscreet friends OF Mr. Lawrence dissatisfied IA much
with his withdrawal as with Mr. Trmhle had meeting
and nominated Mr. Mason ex Rebel soldier, as
candidate SO the case stands at presnt The whole nus
chief has the personal dislike Of few
tive OF Mr. rrGbe, who Ii one OF the abcs truest
and bravest Radicals IN the County He s no politician
I'm the ordinary Of the term and has never sought
office at any time But no man III INC country mas
brighter clearer record lie iH probably better known
10 the army than any IN the District and his house
has always been the home Of loyalty His hearilest and
active supporters those who have come fIo me
North made their homes hcrcfor they feel that the
State Of Tennessee should be represented by one OF Its
and tried The conduct OF MT Lawrence merits
principles more than men. But some of his supporters
through interest or revenge or malice arc not satied
ton II will avail for the noble record of Mr. Trim
ble an Abolitionst, friend OF education ald ltd
who playing into the hands OF KeDes VIII come 10
grief
DKBATE BETWEEN ETHERIDGE AND sToKEs-THE
NATIONAL CEMETERY
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 25 1867.
The political campaign wakes warm. To-daya great
debate between Emerson Etheridge the Conservative
candidate Tor Governor and Wm b. Stokes Radical can
didae for Congress from the lid District was held at
the Capitol Mr. Etheridge arrived In town yesterday
afternoon and received by large coneourse OF ct
zens-most Of them dsfranchsed-and escorted 10 the
music of Hail Columbia" to the Stacey House. where he
made a short address His manner was bold confident,
aud aggressive, aud his tones were bitter and arrogant
H.l.a rnum ee1 uf
having the opening He spoke two hours-with good
deal OF force and assetio but not much logic HIS waoe
address consisted in ringing the changes on the "op
preston Of the Brownow government and the necessity
Of forgvenessa virtue which he pretty well illustrates
il he las forgiven Andrew johnson since his remarkable
letter 10 him In May. 1868, or the seeessOnsts TINS
dge was IN town In 1862 he addressed the people
the platform with Gov. Brownlow and Andrew
helborn and hell lbound Confederacy rs johnson was
in the habit Of calling IT. he went far beyond them IN the
thunder OF his philpcs But after returning hOmc lie
seems TO have brooded over his disappointment at
not receiving greater recognition at the hands OF the
United States GOvernment-tt is generally surinised
that he wished 10 be military GOVERNOR and on his re-
turn TO S % po Of f Tie ose Of Rep
sentatives of which he was clerk to throw its orGanza
became morose. dissatisfied man. and At last went to
lengths expressions Of his hostility TO the Gov
ernment, TO compel Gen Thomas To order his arrest
and trial for scditon and drloyay: He was acquitted
Of the crime by the court but in the face OF such ev
dence that the General reprinandcd the court most
severely for their neglect Of duty Ready as he is to for
gs IN M aTed o those y whan he Nc
The oppression" of which he complains consists the
fact that the Legislature deemed II for the
public safety 10 dsfranchse Rebels aud that the sxes
are very burdensOne! IL YOU fancy strong aud
clearyoiced speaker with considerable polish Of manner
and abundance OF nvective, reckessness, and apt
two hours, to crowd OF sympathizing disranchised
men, equally bitter but not capable OF expression
"a himself. you will have good idea Of his speech
The and appearance Of Gen. Stokes al most
diametrieslIy opposite to those Of MIR Etherdge In
person Mr. Etheridge above the average hight with
heavy Of hair, f1 whskers and bushy, oyerhapg
face aQuns nose. He looks like the pictures OF old
Trstram Burgess, the Bald Eagle" In 1861 Gen Stokes
wrote what Is known as the Duncan Letter" ip which
he said substantially that the South should uniteto resist
Of q cavalry regiment, and gailanty fought his way
all the suspicious which that letter might excite
In the debate Mr. Etherdge lost his temper and his
good mauners-used the words fasohood and liar
cby-old etokos he must not certain things again;
6ut when spite Of his express denial. Stokes proved
on him. from the files 0f The OogressOdi Globe that he
Tinted States porpetusng Slavery in certain Attitudes
Ftheridge felt that his hold gone The result Of 1t
ali Is that the Radicals are perfectly satisfied with the
issle of tho debate and the Conservatives are far less
,nhiiant than they before IL commenced.
While this debate going on, different scene
trauspting q sheyt distance from town The teachers
and children OF the three Union SundasSchools
large number OF fcndsto the Number VI at least 2000
gathered nj the National Cemetery when lie buried the
remains OF 1900 OF tie patriot dead aud with solemn
and touching ceremopies decorated al the graves with
mowers The slightly clouded, and the trees and
brbery were bright with the rain OF the previous day.
and eyerything was harmony with the occasion. Ap
propriate religions ceremonies were held lew short ana
fUey remarks made the long processAon with the
colors torn rent by battle at its head wonnd m way
through the ample walks, and dropped, as passed
40 yers OF oil hves upon the naWeIess graves Ibe fe