Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-17
stephen A. Douglas.

Much interest appears to be felt, in all sec
tions of the. country. to learn the course Of
Judge DoUGIas for the future. Many who
ceincided with him in bis views respecting the
admission OF Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution. have hoped and still hope. some
OF them, that the breach between him and the
Lecompton democracy can never be repaired.
We have never expected that the honorable Sc
nltor would be separa ted from his party and
have therefore entertained no expectation Of
hisjoining the opposition. When he first broke
ground against the Lecompton constitution
and received the applause of men whom he
had denounced. and who bad previously hat
ell him. We warned our friends against the de.
lIsive hope that he would ever cooperate
with them outside of his party. Now, that
Judge DOUGLAS has triumphcd the indications
are that we did not misapprehend him. Every
thing foreshadows that il IL his intention to.
act in future with the democratic party We
see it stated that friends. of J.GLANCEY JONES,
fearing that his appointment would be op-
posed in the Senate by Judge DOUGLAS and
his friends made inquiries of confidential as
sociates of the Judge in Washington, and
were given TO understand that he (the judge
would not oppose any good appointment
made by the President. The Washington
correspondent of the st. Louis Republican, n
Douglas paper, says, that on the occasion
of a meeting of friends of Mr.. DOUGLAS in
Washington, to rejoice over his recent success,
Judge McCoOK. of Illinois who occupies the
mansion Of the Senator, offered the following
toast which was received with great applause.
-"7he United Democracy and tie Success Of The
Charleston nominee" These are significant
signs. But more significant still is the lead
ing article of the Chicago Times of the 18th
inst, Mr.. DoUGLAs's home organ. After copy
ing and endorsing the Richmond Somh's state
ment of the position of Judge DOUGLAS re-
published by us short time since, the Times
remarks:
Upon the last point in the statement of the
SDuth. there seems to he n great misapprehen-
sion in other States respecting the future
course of Senator DOUGLAS: and under this
misapprehen>ion we his name suggested
for the Presidency, ne the nominee of the
Charleston Convention, and as the nominee
OF graf 'Peoplc's party and of other or
CARNATIONS. We feel authorized in saving
that this use OF his name is wholly unwarran-
tod For twenty-five years he has been iden-
titled with the Democracy of Illinois. he has
been active in all their struggles. and has
been alwaysa laborer in their cause Their
victories hsse been his and his riumphs
have been theirs. He never has had an as
piratlon that has not been for their honor and
their advantage. He never has had and
never VIII have an aspiration for honors
position unless such honor or position he
freely tend red him 10y the Democratic party
He, and the Democracy of this State have
always acted in perfect harmony with each
other. 1t is one of the strongest points in
the faith Of Illinois Democrats that the only
protection for the Constitution and the Union
Is IN preserving, intact, the great Democratic
organization of the country To that organ
Hation the country must ever look for the
preservation of all that is sacred and worth
preserving. When that organization shall he
broken up. when it shall he divided into sec
tional factions, then, and not till then will
The liberties of the people and the rights of
the States be in danger of destruction. With
the recent expression of approval. and
renewal of confidence in him by the Demo-
eracy of Illinois, we suppose Senator DoUG-
LAS is perfectly content
lie placed his position and honor in the
hands OF his political friends in Illinois. and
they have sustained him. They seek no
honors for him outside of the Democratic
party; nor do they ask support for him from
or in its principles They do not present him
as a candidate for the nomination at Charles
ton; but, II any pledge be required as to their
hdeNty to Democratic nominations. they
pont to their history. aud ask when did Him
ois withhold her vote from the Democratic
nominee tor the Presidency? Whoever be
nominated by the Democratic National Con-
vention, will receive the hearty support of
the Democracy of Illinois-of whom, Sem
ntor DOUGLAS is n distinguished member.
when the time arrives that the Democratic
party shall call upon Illinois for champion
and leader, ihcn, the Democracy of this
State will present the name of DOUGLAS, and
he, obedient to their demand, will take the
standard and lead the column on TO victory.
This is conclusive in our opinion. and was
doubtless authorized by Mr.. DOUGLAS. He is
joined to his idol the democratic party. and
asks and expects nothing of any other party.
He will in the ensuing session of Congress be
as blind partisan as is to be found in the
, party.