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Co Johnsons circular may misead some. not
otherwise advised, ,as the position occupied by me


in reference to the late Senatorial election and That


now occupied by me. ln that contest was the


firm and decided supporter of Gov. Yell; my pre-
ference was expressed openly and without DIS
guse. From the day to the State he
was my friend-never but once was our good un-
derstanding interrupted and then but short timc
and believe it was confined myself and did not
extend 10 him believed always possessed his
confidence, | know he did mine. and with as much
| truth as any man, can say, with Col. Johnson,


that 'iving he my friend, and dead, Know


his virtues and regre, his loss"


| The Senatorial election over, which was anx-


ious should have terminated differently. did not


feel inclined to continue a war which. as far from


being productive of good, world more likely ter
| inmate in the disastrous defeat of the democratic


party deemed il worse than useless 10 fan ex-
! istno flames, or foment intestine commoton when
peace and harmony were essential TO our continu-
ed success. Since the time of that election, have
had but little personal, and no political interco irse


wbntoyer. with Col. Ashley the editor of the
Democrat. Nor do know what position either


of them occupies with regard 10 myself in the


present contest | have not placed myself for
ward upon the grounds of my opposition or adhe


sion 10 nny man, and hope occupy position
before my party which will enable me to recevs
its united and warm support. should | be the no
minee of the Convention. Those romarks ar,
made slope in reference to myself and arc no. IN