The Clerk read as follows: Linnnrv. Mai/10.1861. Dana Sm: I have just learned from ii.friend that there is some gross misrepresentations going the rounds in your section in regard to my position in this trying crisis and for the benefitof yourself and others I write this I have been a zealousadvocateof the union up to Q ttrhoeotpims;e of Lincoln’s call for 75,000 that bein in violation of law and for the subjugation of the outh. IconimendGovernorHar ris for his course and for armin the Stateand ro sistimz Lincoln to thenoiiitof the ayonct and have enrolled in name usavolunteer to resist his usur pation. I ave, in Congress and o ut. opposed coercion and all forced measures believing that it was betterto recognizethe independenceof the "south grnk confedoracy"than to attempt to coerce them no. I have always opposed secession. but claim the right of revolution, and the right to resist the oppression of the Federal Government and to throw off their allegiance to thesame when that oppression becomes intolerable. That time has now come. I have been and am now. for standing by the bordor slave States.for the plare to be the great sufferers during the conflict. am opposedto being tacked on to the southernconfederacyat presept.(exceptas a military league.) But ‘wheu peaceis restored.if the 2 nations cannot live in peace.let all the 15slave States eloct dalmatoa meetin convention. Frame their constitution, and submit it to the people for their ratification. the South ought to be a unit during the war by all mcaiis. I had announcedmyself asii.candidatefor reelection.but on seeing Lincoln's proclamation for troops.abandoned the canvassat once and I candidate. um no I claim to have done my duty in trying to hen]our difficultiesand restorepence. That having failed. Is hulln owm archforwardin the discharge of my duty in resisting Lincoln. regardlessof false charges or what not, by those who are trying to put me down. Time Wlll tell whore we all stand, and who have been faithful. Hoping to hear from vou soon. I remain furs truly. WILLIAM B. srox 's. Mr. JOHN DUNCAN.dle Minnorlle Tenneuee.