Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-30
SENATOR ALLISON ,

Hon. S. F. 2. Allison, Senator elect from
the fourteenth Senatorial D syrict, compos-
ed Of the counties of Williamson and
Maury, was born in Williamson county,
aud is now forty years of age. With the
exception of four years spent in the defence
of the "Losi Cause" bis time has beer
spent'since his arriving at the age of matur-
ity in agricultural pursuits, and he is now
engaged in farming in Williamson county
He was a member of the Lower House in
the last General Assembly, and by reason
Of his genlemanlY department and sffable
manners, was general favorite smongs
tho members Of that body. In the late
canvass Mr.. Allison received the nomina-
tion of the Democratic party Of bis District
for his present position, and made vigor-
Gus canvass ia favor Of all the regular
Dsmoc ratio candidates, urging upon his
constituents the Importance of unity of &C
ton, and warning them against the dangers
of divisions and dissensiO0s ia their ranks.
81 is thoroughly Democratic in his views
and is a strict partisan, but will never at
any time permit bis political preferences to
cJme in contact with any measure that
would be for the common good Of the peo-
pl3 of the State. As a member OF the last
General Assembly Mr.. Allison took an &C
tive part in all important discussions, and
notwithstanding the fact that he is ga
country farmer" the bold and argum entative
manner in which he presented his views
upon questions under discussion, showed
full well that he is able to cope successfully
with many Of the members who prided
themselves upon their speech-mskiDg quail
ties. AS member of the incoming Sem
ate, he will be one of the leading spirits,
aud will support all measures tending TO-
wards the material interests of the State.
His postofice is College Grove, Williamson
County.
SENATOR RICHARDS.
Hon. David Richards, Senator elect from
the fourth district, composed Of the coun-
ties of Union, Granger, Anderson and
Knox, was born in Merthyr Tydoil, Wales,
and is now 40 years of age. He emigrated
to the United States when q years OF age
and settled In the State of Pennsylvania,
and worked as puddler at Rough and
Ready Iron Works in that State. He is
thoroughly an ''iron man." having filed all
positions attendant upon carrying on that
branch Of industry, and is now the General
Manager of the Knoxville Iron Comhany.
He settled in this State about FIVE years
ago, and intends making Tennessee his
permanent home, and as Senator will
take an active interest in all matters tend
Ing to place Tennessee among the foremost
States of the Union. He has never before
benin public life, but was for number of
years Superintendent ola Sabb4th-school,"
aud claims that in that capacity be was en-
sbled to do more good, and considered him
self more highly hOnored than hs wonld be
in any political position that could be con.
ferred upon him. he is thoroughly tenn
perate in all his habits, and totally abstains
from the use of ardent spirits and tobacco
under any and all circumstances. In the
late canvass Mr.. Richards was nominated
by the Republican party, supporting the en-
tire Republican ticket; yet notwithstanding
this fact, be received quite a number of
Democratic votes as a compliment to his
personal worth, and was elected by very
large majority. His postofice is Knoxville.
REPRESENTATIVES, BOARD.
Hon. j. A. Board, Representative elect
from the counties of Obion and Lake, was
born in Breckenridge county, Kentucky, in