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Nashville, TN: Printed by G. C. Torbett and Co, 1856. First edition. 8vo. 22 pp. Brown (1795-1859; Governor of Tennessee, 1845-1847) here excoriates "Black Republic demand" and the Know-Nothings, supporting James Buchanan, the recently selected Democratic nominee for President (Brown attended the Democratic Party Convention three weeks earlier as a possible selection for Vice-President, but John C. Breckenridge was chosen). Not in Allen Imprints. Disbound pamphlet (removed from a pamphlet volume, lacking outer wrappers, with residue along spine); paper flaw to one leaf (affecting a few letters). Some soiling and turned down page corners, a good solid copy.

Nashvill, 1856. 22pp. Stitched, as issued. Lacking wrappers. Light chipping at outer corners, not affecting text. Dust soiling, light tanning and foxing. Good. An animated speech against the Republican and Know-Nothing Parties delivered by staunch Democrat Aaron Venable Brown, a former state governor and congressional representative, before a Nashville party gathering in 1856. In particular, he decries as unconstitutional the Republicans' determination to end slavery and the Know-Nothings' desire to oust Catholics from political participation. Following that year's presidential election, James Buchanan appointed him Postmaster General. Not in Allen. SABIN 8429