Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-07

effect political purposes are right. His argument
against religious tests is conclusive and unanswer
able. Ard these are the only points Of present ex-
citing interest larE Esk&8 s1k a Ct
ANOTHER BLOW FROM THE RIGHT QUARTER.
One by one, the bright lights of the Wing party
in the South are repudiating any connection with
the dark lantern party. TONES and STEPHENS in
Georgia, GHo1soS of VIRGINIA, and Gov. JONES of
this State and hundreds of others of the best men
of the party have felt it due to their characters to
publicly express their dissent from the monstrous
doctrines of the new party. We add to these a
letter from the Hon. W. PRESTON, of Louisville,
KY, which condenses in q few words the strongest
arguments against know nothingism. 1t will be
seen that, as between know nothingism and de-
mocracy, Col PRESTON will vote the democratic
ticket:
LOUISVILLE, June /, '55.
10 the Editors Of the Louisville Daily Times:
GENTLEMEN: Many friends, irrespective of party,
knowing my views TO be opposed to the organi-
cation and policy of the know nothings, have
warmly urged me to become candidate for reeec-
ton to Congress from this District l have stated
that / would consider the proposition and give
them an answer by the lst of June After refec-
tiOh ut'OA VIC S1tJCSt, w hOt AliitA hhO
proprate person TO make the canvass and therefore
decline the invitation.
The old Wing party by which / was elected is
disbanded A new organization, which proposes
tointroduce questions OF religious belief criterions
for Office and to repeal the naturalization laws I'M
der which we have lived from the beginning of our
government with the single exception of the fed
eral interregnum under Adams, when they were
extended to fourteen years, has arrayed itself IN
the field of politics. In addition, wefind that the
new party maintains an ominous silence in relation
TO the rights of the Southern States, which should
fill every patriotic heart with fear. l have ever
been and yet am inflexibly opposed to such prin-
ciples.
The regularly nominated Democratic ticket is
the only opponent in the field against this new
party. 1t Is clear that 1t cannot achieve success
unless as in Virginia, by the aid of honest and fear
less Southern Wings who will not be absorbed 10
secret fraterntes and who desire no ambiguous
alliance with Northern know nothings. Their aid
has given the first check to this new party and an
initiated its prestige of victory. But with these
facts before US, it cannot be concealed, that the
main body of the opponents of the know nothngs
is composed ofDemocrats 1t is natural they should
desire their candidate not only to be the represent
stive of their sentiments upon these topics, in op.
position to the know nothngs Ebut also to coincide
with them upon the general policy of the Demo
cratic party, and to yield acquescence upon the
issues Of the past. do not mean to say that this
would be required as the terms of support, but
have heard it suggested requisite to concentrate
tie full energy of opposition. Indeed, it has been
lntimsted that an acquescencc in the policy of the
Democratic administration might be necessary to
give force and conference to the movement. Stand
IN the attitude | occupy l could only consent to
make the race as an independent candidate, free
from all pledges whatever.
For these reasons l am convinced that in order
TO achieve success and combine the party, it is
better for the Democracy to selects candidate from
their own ranks, and entrust to him the advocacy
of their cause. For my own part my beliefs de-
cided that the know nothing movement is as tran
slent as its growth has been sudden. As between
the Democracy and itself my choice is quickly
made but feel that best consult my own digni-
ty, and lieve myself from all suspicious of I'M
worthy motives, fat the same time that l frankly
svow my determination to support the principles
of the party, | decline its honors. All that ask
is the privilege to sustain by my vote the wise,
great, and noble liberal principles upon which l
know the Republic is founded, and by the faithful
observance of which I am profoundly conscious the
social repose and political prosperity of the nation
can be secured.
Permit me to return my heartfelt thanks to those
friends, both Wings and Democrats, who have so
generally offered to give NE their warm support
remain, with respect,
w. PRESTON.