Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-26

who shan be Chosen Delegates

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LINCOLN, GILES AND MARSHALL.
To the Editors of the Union and American:
FAYETTEVILLE, Nov. 90, 69.-The
Convention bill having passed both
branches of the Legislature, it becomes
the people to look about for efficient and
prudent men to represent them IN that
most important body-a convention OF
delegates to amend the Constitution.
Previous to the final passage OF the bill
calling a convention, the Hon. u. ".
Homes had announced himself candidate
for the senatorial district composed of the
counties of Lincoln and Franklin. Ooi'
D. w. Holman and DR.. n. B. Martin, botn
young men, but lawyers OF ability, had
declared themselves candidates to repre-
sent this county, Lincoln, in the ConVen-
ton. Since the final passage of the blll,
| DIR. Martin has Withdrawn, and q. w.
| Jones has, by common cosent, taken ms
place as a candidate TO represent TINS
| county.
Col. Holman will, we understand, run
the race. As a soldier and officer, ne Is
all that is claimed for him.
The character of Mr.. Jones Tor pru-
dence, integrity and conservatism IN pom
ties is too well known to require COM
mendation from a Tennesseean.
Our FloateriaI district is yet without
candidate. Gen. Brown win, We under
stand, be a candidate to represent Giles
county.
We know of no one here who desires
to represent Lincoln, Marshall and Giles,
and SO far as Lincoln is concerned, we be-
reye that James NcCallum, of Pulaski,
would be an acceptable delegate. Lake
MIR. Jones, he is regarded as a prudent,
: conservative and efficient man in de
D | Lucrative body. Next TO Gen. Brown
4 | NEcCallum would, we think, be thu
S mos, acceptable man to the people OF thu
county. EX-fEBkL'
wEAKLEY COUNTY.
To fine Editors of the Union and American:
! The deep interest which the people o
this State are taking in bringing out suit
y able candidates for the approaching Con
# vention is as gratifying as il is proper, an
l. will, it is hoped, result in the election o
/. prudent, wise and efficient delegates.
II In this good work West Tennessee
4, taking most commendable part, and wi
ID be represented in the Conventio
D. by her most eminent citizens. Anon
S, the number of men already al
nounced in that part OF the stat
et as candidates, John A. Gardner, OF th
=. county of Weakleys, lands consplcuou,
"a no less because of his modest, amlab
.. aud unpretending disposition, than II
- his sound conservatism, honesty of pu
W. pose and high legal learning. Mr.. Gart
he ner was in political life from 1871 to i04
OF as a Senator in the Legislature of Tenne
gR see. and therein, won no mea
D. distinction in the advocacy of sue
of measures as in his judgment tended
Oh promote the interest of the people.
he lS47 and 1913 he was the candidate
lat his party for Congress. Since then, pr
ed ferring the quictude of private life TO Il
mt turmoil and vexations of a political on
&c he has participated little, if an
~ in public affairs but in al
las capacity, whether as legislator
" as the private gentleman, he performs
". part well, and no one commands or
he serves more of public esteem than DO
on he. We heartily commend the people
,ut Weakley for calling from his retireme
las so worthy man. Let them elect him
an an overwhelming vote The people {
IN mand and should have the services OF
wisdom and prudence. b. l.