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The subjoined extract isGiom private letter to the Editor from highly respecta- ble gentleman in West Tennesse. lt IS un- necessary for Us to say that the writer al it is democrat. It speaks for itself IL was written without a1y intention of its going to the public eye-but il has hit the diS9rgdH- isers and factoiams here SO well, belonging to the Ashley and Woodrsfi' faction, that We think the writer will readily excuse us for publishing it.

 EXTRACT 'lhaye received several Num- bers of the Banner--it IS ol the right stripe in political matters-atld deals the right kind of blows upon the head of ..lIongrel'' Dem ocra,s:--a species of animal that always stand ready 10 lick the dust from the feet of their political enemies--if they can profit by it. .'You say that you have heard that was strong in the democratic faith" Those principles was taught in my early infancy

 principles that found to be correct when grew up to manhood--principIes that have brought us safe and Triumphant through two wars--and principles tlat will carry us safe and alike victorious through the present war --and throw around the present admnistra- ton bright and lasting halo of glory and renown; and cause our enemies 10 respect our tights as nation, and as individuals.

 The principles of democracy cherish dearer than lile-and sooner than io SUIT ~1- der them, would see the green leaves fade iu spring, and yield up all earthly considerations for it's success.

 You will continue 10 send me the Banner Set me down as a subscriber. lt gives me inei- fable pleasure to peruse its columns COZ slder it good ''piloi of the old Ship democ- racy," which our ancestors steercd so gal lantly and successfully over Tory and Fed eraiism in days of yore,"-