The defiant attitude assumed, and the bold declarations contained in the platform upon which he was nominated were accepted by the Republicans as notice that the Democrats intended to carry the election--"peaceably and fairly." The Republicans nominated Hon.

George M.Buchanan, of Marshall County, upon a platform which strongly endorsed the National and State administrations.

Mr.Buchanan was a strong and popular man.

He had been a brave and gallant Confederate soldier.

He had been for several years Sheriff and Tax Collector of his county, and was known to be especially fitted for the office of State Treasurer.