Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-09
MIR BILLIARDS POSITION

The Montgomery (Als) Journal contains q
lengthy letter from the Hon. HEERY W. HILLIARD,
defining bis present political position. 1t ape ears
to have been called forth by frequent solicitations
from old party friends, to become candidate for
Congress in DowDELL's district. We give so much
as vii enable the reader 70 locate this distinguish.
I'd know nothing leader:
The party which elected Mr.. Buchanan to the
Presidency, has achieved q great triumph over the
enemies OF the South it has rescued the Oonstitu-
ton from proans hands, snd driven back the reck.
less myrmidons who threatened to Cestrov the
Union and so long as that party maintains lis
proud position, and adheres to tie principles an
nounced in the Inaugural Address, | am prepared
to co operate with it. 1t is a national party, num-
beiug among its leaders throughout the non ssvs.
holding States, some Of the foremost and most con
sentative statesmen Of which this country can
boast
l could not consent to assume any position
which would place me in opposition to Mr.. Buch
ansn, or in RntagOnIsm with any Of his political
friends, for they occupy the very grounds upon
which l have stood in asserting the rights of the
people whom have had the honor heretofore to
represent and far from being disposed to recede
fomit because they have planted themselves there,
feel encouraged to hold it, with, if possible, still
BLCAlCA AuGilNfs
There is not in Mr.. Buchauan's inaugural al
dress, single sentiment which is in conflict with
my votes and speeches, during my entire term of
service in Congress.
If then, were to become q candidate for Con-
gress, could not consent to oppose Mr.. Buchansns
administration; nor would l accept nomination
if it were rendered me- which seemed to commit
me to such q course I am sincerely friendly to it,
and it is my purpose henceforth to co operate with
its supporters, cordially and earnestly. l saould
rejoice to see the entire South come up to this po-
stion Casting away the standards which divide
her sons, and generously coDsecrating ell her re.
sources to the support Of an administration which
80 nobly Viudicates her rights, and which promises
to restore the government ID its pristine glorV If
take my seat again in the Congress Of the United
States, must be left at liberty to act in accordance
with these sentiments.
So fsr as the naturalization laws are concerned,
they will doubtless be modified the principle that
American citizenship must be appreciated, aud the
purity of the ballot box vigilantly guarded, will
viudicste itself. It has already secured attention,
and II discovered from mere party issues, it is much
more likely to triumph than if it be made the sub
ject Of perpetual strife.
have only to add, that do not wish to be
numbered among the competitors for a nomination
for Congress which commits the candidate to oppo.
sitiOn to Mr., BuchsnAn's administration. IT. with
this unreserved expression of my sentiments
should be chosen to represent the people of the
District, could then he useful to the country, in
givin my support to principles which meet my
entire approval, aud which, in my judgment, ought
to be upheld by the united South.
March 81, 1857 HfERY W. HLuARD.