Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-05-12
WHY THE DIFFERENCEs

WHY THE DIFFERENCE?
We are constantly reminded by passing events Of
the probable future amalgamation of the Black Re-
publican and Know Nothing parties It might be
more proper say the absorption of the latter party
by that great sectional faction in the North the OBJ
ject of which is to deprive the South Of her oonst
tutional rights and thus render the slave States
subsidiary to the interests Of the more Populous
North In the face of the late decision Of the su-
preme Court of the United States, both these fac
tons are still harpng upon the injustice done TO the
North by the Kansas-Nebraska bill, and even here
in Tennessee we find the Know Nothing leaders
bending ali their energies to the task of punish
ing all who supported, and reEarding all who op-
posed this measure. That such is the fact, the
cent action Of that party in reference to their can
didates for congressional houors and emoluments
clearly establishes. The attempt to eject from their
position, all Of their party who had rendered them
selves nimical to the Abolitionsts by voting in ia
vor Of maintaining the equal rights Of the South
was accompanied by the strongest demonstration Of
attachment toward those who had either cOverly or
openly espoused the doctrines Of the Abolitionsts
The notorious ETHERTDGE, the especial pet and ia
vorite Of the Black Republicans, who has acquired
ly defenceless hostility to the interests of the slave
States, is peculiarly acceptable to his party in Ten
nessee. So potent has been the charm Of Black
Republican laudatiOns, and so powerful the influence
of the concentrations Of the New York Tribune
that he has been made the candidate Of the Know
Nothings for reelection, as it we're by the aecama
ton of the leaders of his party No language seems
potent enough TO express their sentiments ofrespect
for his political course and attachment for his per-
son. The Memphis Eagle publishes article in
reference to Mr.. ETHERIDGE, to which we desire to
direct the attention Of all true Southern men, as an
illustration Of the favor in which Black Republican
ism is held in Tennessee:
Mr. ETHERIDGE.-AIr Etheridge is again a can
didate for Congress in the 9th distric-a candidate
by the unanimous wish of the American and Wing
Predetermined, not by convention, but the
unbridled wishes Of the people. So universal was
this sentiment, that Of the many distinguish
ed men Of the district would permit their names to
be canyassed for the nomination, though well know
ing that Mr.. Etheridge would have given the track
at once on the slightest in.imation Of such WISH
for he did not expect or desire to be again cand-
date for that ponsible position which he has filed
for the last four ye with so much honor to himself
and such good service 10 his country.
It's difficult to determine which most to admire,
the honesty and fearless integrity Of such states
man, the intelligence fidelity and patriotism of
such a constituency. These facts are significant
and tell in advance the triumph which awaits him in
August next
Of his success we are not willing to doubt. and
his defeat may be the cause ofsorrOw TO his country.
Whence emanates this laudation Of ETHERmGE?
Whence this excessive zeal in behalf of one whose
only claim to distinction originated in his insidious
stabs directed against his section and who has
acquired nOtOriey only by his reachery to the South
and his subserviency to her enemies Why is his
held up as worthy the admiration ofhis party
while the wiser and better men Of the party-men
every way his superiors, who refused cooperate
or be party such treachery the South are pro-
scribed? Whence the difference in the treatment of
these pets of the Abolitioniss and others Of their
party who can lay claim to no such unnatural aflia
ton with our enemies? The answer Is obvious. The
Know Nothing leaders in Tennessee hopeless Of fu-
ture success Of and by themselves, are willing to
make any sacrifice however humiliating to be allow
ed feast at the table and share the spois with the
enemies Of the Democratic party.
To conservative men of the South-to those who
have no further interest in the success of any parity
other than in far as it may promote the general
veal thesefacts speak trumpet tougued the necessity
of preserving the dominance Of the Democratic party
in Tennessee. If the people Of Tennessee do not
wish to be bound soul and body, and delivered over
TO the tender mercies of Aboliuouism, they must
unite in Oppostonto the nsid0us design so plainly
Swallowed forth by the Know Nothing leaders Of COM
bining with Black RepubGcanism for the overthrow
Of the Democratic party. It is the scheme Of des-
perate and reckless political gamblers and while the
people may be startled by the boldness Of their
treachery they viii at the proper time administer
rebuke as potential and significant they have al
ready done upon various occasion, 10 the So alae-
tire" monstrosties Of Know Nothingsm.