Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-10-15
He Scouts the iden Of a Csnven-
ten, and proposes 10 Rule or
Ruin the Republican par
~ Of this District.
Let Republicans
and afterwards de-
eide.

and Conservatives at Greeneville, on the
lst day of October, 1874, the candi>
dates, Mesas. Gillenwaters, Butler and
Mcfarland, met at Morristowp. Before
entering into the discussion, the friends
Of Judge Gillenwaters, with his approval,
proposed to Mr. Butler three plans for
the adjustment Of their differences
First, that there should be a convention
called to nominate a candidate for Cyns
aress. Second, that one man should be
selected from each county in the district,t to
decide as to which was the strongest MAJ
against the Democratic nomination and
give tho race to him. Third, that each
one select twelve Republicans, without
regard to county lines, to determine the
matter. %
These propositions were ali rejected b.
Mr.. Butler. who expressed a purpose
TO make the race at all hazards, and treat
cd the propositions with contempt
Judge Gil enwaters then, not wishing to
ipjure the prospects Of the Republican
party. refraineG from any criticism on
Mr.. Buffers record, in his speech at that
place. hoping that he, upon reflection
would accede to ONE terms of adjustment,
honorable to the parties concerned.
They met again for discussion at
Joncsboro', on the Monday following.
Judge Gillenwates, still hoping for an
honorable adjustment, pursued the same
course at this place, that he had at Nor"
ristown, con6ning his argument to a dis.
euSion of TIE general issues now before
the people, and refrained from entering
into DIR. Butler's Record as a member of
Congress. lis was led to this course
from q desire to say nothing that would
lead to tie disruption Of the Republican
party and endanger its success in the
esmiug election.
On Wednesday the candidates met for
discussion at johnson City when the fol-
lowing paper was presented to Judge Gill
kuwater for bis approval.
JoNEsBoRo', Oot.6, 1874.
HON. R. K. BUTLER
DEAR SIR we the undersigned on
The part Of Judge Gillenwaters, and with
syiew to save the district to the Repub-
kean party, respectfully propose an ami
cable settlement of the controversy as to
which shall make the race for Congress.
First. That each OF you select q Repub>
biissn fron each county in the district
and let them say which Of you shall be
be the candidate.
Second. Ifthls is thought impracticable
lot each select twelve Republicans pro-
m~iscously without regard to county lines,
and let them make tae decision.
Third. If neither Of these propositions
Is thought practicable, then let there be
a regular Convention called to determine
the matter os to who shall be the candi-
date in the district. Please advise us at
once whether you will accept either Of
the propositions, and oblige,
Yours Truly,
Signed, VIM. 8. STRAIN.
d. 4. MAH0NEY.
N. b. OWENS.
J, A. FEBRUARY.
NEWTON HACKER.
s. 40. WHEELER.
ALLEN CARMICHAEL.
r. A. SMITH,
CHARLTON GREEN.
10 which he gave the following response
MEssRs. STRAIN, HACKER, MAnoNEY
AND OTHERS:
accept the propositions cheerfully and
am willing that Mr.. Butler shall make
his election aud will settle the contiover
sy on either as he may elect.
Respectfully,
Il. Z. GrLLENwATERs,
johnson City, Oct. Z, 1874.
Il was then presented to Mr.. Butler il
the presence Of o number of Republi
a n But strange as it may seem thes'
terms were insultingly rejected as thu
following statement will show.
We the undersigned presented TIT
above propositions to Mr. Butler, With thu
.lo,e that an arrangement could be ma
that would meet his appreciation ans
thereby have but one Republican candi
date on the track for Congress, but hi
positively refused to accept aud de
clared tina. it was his intention to maxi
the race regardless Of eOnseauenees'-
Il. A. SMITH.
J. A. FEBRUARY
n. b. OWENS.
NJ. s. MAnUNEY.
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