Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-08
OURCOUxTY LEGIsLATIvETICKET

fore he got there.
OUROOUNTY LEGISLATIVE TICKET
The County Democratic and Conser-
yatiye convention completed its work
yesterday-and the general tenor OF
public sentiment is decidedly to the
effect that the work was well done. 1t
is but natural that the friends OF un-
successful aspirants should express
some disappointment, but there can be
no question that, taken as whole, the
ticket is regarded as an exceptionally
strong one and will be elected by an
overwhelming majority in November.
q We give brief sketches of the candl-
dates which will doubtless be read with
interest
Mai. Joseph D. Wade was born IN
Rutherford county. While a very
Young man he emigrated % San Anto-
MO. Texas. where he entered upon the
practice of law. At the outbreak OF
the war he enlisted as a member OF
Gen. Hoods regiment, and served with
honor and distinction until the sur
render. when he settled in Nashville
and resumed the practice of his pro-
fession. He is man of fine literary
culture, an easy, fluent speaker, and
will reflect credit upon Davidson county
in the body of which he is certain to be
elected a member.
Henry R. Buchanan was born at old
Fort Buchanan, in this county, four
miles from Nashville. He participated
in the Sante Fe expedition about 1913,
was captured by the Mexicansa and kept
prisoner for two years in the city OF
Mexico part of which time he was IN
chains. He was finally released through
the Intervention of President Jackson.
In lS45 he entered into partnership
with his nephew, ]. B. Everett, IN this
city, and carried on the dry goods bu-
siness for some twenty years. lie Is a
man of strong common sense, and for
several years has been prominent IN
county education matters. 4 resident
of the Second civil district, he enjoys
the confidence and respect of all
who known him. He is SO years of
age.
Judge John NJ. Lea Is a native Of
East Tennessee, but came TO Nashville
very early in life, and began the prac-
tice of law. In 1S49, he was elected
Mayor of Nashville, and served as
Judge of the Circuit Court just after
the close Of the war. OF late years he
has not been in active public life, but
has devoted his time to Encouragement
of his large estate. He is known al
ove2 Tennessee as a conservative, hb'
eral-minded citizen, gentleman OF un'
usual culture, and one who is highly
respected by all who know him. Among
the deeds of charity for which he Is
noted. is the presenting to the BllnC
Asylum of the State, about a year ago
a house and grounds in South Nash
Vile. valued at $4,000. He is abou
fifty-six years of age.
Judge E. H. East was born IN Da
wilson county, was educated at Leba
non. and graduated at the famous Law
school of that city, About the yea
1853, he settled in Nashville, and hai
made his home here ever since, prac
ticing his profession with great success
When Andrew johnson was MlLltar1
Governor Of Tennessee, Judge Eas
was Secretary of State, serving after
wards for several months as Mr.. John
sens private secretary, after the latte
became President. In 1870, be wa
elected Chancellor, which office he re
signed in 1872. He is As years Of age
&C. Giers was born IN Prussia, bu
emigrated to St. Louis very early II
life and removed thence to Nashvill
twenty-four years ago. He was one o
the first conductors on the Nashvill
and Chattanooga road, in which capac
ity he served nearly two years, and ha,
the reputation of being ona of the bes
in that line of duty. In 1852 he open
ed a photograph gallery in this cit
and has remained In that business eve
since His establishment has reputa
ton second to none outside of Ne'
York. He has taken an active part i
all the emigration movements in hi
adopted State, and has been the mean
of bringing many Europeans to Tel
nessee. Mr.. Giers is 46 years old an
is in every sense Of the term a repre-
sentative German.
Col. John A. Anderson, who Is forty
one years old, was born and reared
Lebanon, ,whereheengaged Inmercantl
pursuits, coming to Nashville IN lS54
At the beginning of the war, he raise
a company and joined the Tenth Tel
nessee Infantry. He was IN the battle
of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Perryvlll
Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridg
Franklin, and Nashville. He con
uanded brigade for some time befor
the surrender, and came out of the wa
with the marks of five wounds. Th
busipess interests of Nashville will
ably represented by Col Anderson ]
the next Legislature. His preser
business is that of tobacco and co
ton factor.