Now, Frank was an original secessionist.

He felt that each state was a separate, sovereign government of itself, and that the South had the same rights in the territories as they of the North.

He was fighting for secession and state rights upon principle.

When Sublett had finished his speech, Frank took the stand and said: "Gentlemen and Fellow-Citizens--I am a candidate for fourth corporal, and if you will elect me I will be grateful, and will serve you to the best of my ability.

My competitor seems to harp considerably upon his Union record, and Union love.