Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-22

e We never knew a greater disposition with
the democracy of Tennessee to preserve harmony
in their ranks than exists at this time. The tone
of the democratic Preis, the letters we have re-
ceived, and the friends we are constantly NEE ting
from different portions of the State al man
ifest an earnestness and zeal for the approaching
State contest that seldom exists with party in
power aud so seen after al exciting political con
test We know of nothing that could give us
more satisfaction. We earnestly eUtrest the de-
mOcrscy in every county to perseVere in their eE
forts to secure the most complete and perfect har-
mony in their ranks. Tennessee IS to day, and
for years has been, democratic in sentiment by
thousands and yet she has continued, by force of
fraud and intrigue, to reflect opposite views in the
national councils. Though having a large mSjor-
ity in the popular vote, it is with extreme diff.
Guilty that that majority can have itself reflected
in our State Legislature. What matters it that the
popular sentiment of Tennessee is favorable to q
particular pOIiCy2 the private interests aud pecu-
liar views of our Senator, COL BELL, are above pop
ular sentiment. What matters it thst the soves
reign will of the State is favorable to q demo-
cratic legslature2 the gerrymaadeiug principle OF
which the State is dstricted dizrsgsrds the sove-
reign will and was intended expressly to enable
the minority to rule the mqiorityi Whist virtue Is
there in knowing that the great body Of the pso-
pie of the State are with Us, so long as they are
powerlsss in controlling and giving shape to its
lsgislation2 None whatever
There is but one remedy-thst is, for the De-
moorsoy, with their present sdvsntsgeI, to guard
against al the arts Of the eueny, preserve the
most rigid discipline in their own ranks, and come
with such solid front into the struggle as will break
down the barriers, hitherto formidable, that the
ilhberality and injustice of their opponents have
erected. This can be done, bU. not without q well
planned and determined effort We feel that our
friends know the difficulties and we believe thew
will guard against them. L5t them pa. forward
their best meu-thOse that viii give most general
satisfaction It is not the candidate that is to be
houored, but the people to he served. Every good
Democrat (and we don't believe there are many
Of any other sort, since Know -Nothingism came
sbout) will hold whatever personsl claims he nsy
have upon the party, entirely subservieat to the
success of the party, so important at this time
There will be no difficulty in getting an alum
daut supply Of No. / candidates for any office at
few days, notice. It is bad policy, therefore, to
commence manufacturing them too esry-there is
danger OF an over suPply-andth they will be none the
better from having been brought so early in the
field. There seems to be a general disposition to
keep back candidates, and We trust the democracy,
everywhere, will encourage it The spring will be
ample time for all practicable purposes. We can
get along much better by pOs.ponng than by en-
ooursging the announcement Of candidates. Let
the Democracy look to it, and al will be we'll