Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-11-09
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state Politics. ss
Our Know Nothing contemporaries throughout the
State are discussing the proprieiy Of holding con
ven'iOp for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for vernon at the ensuing election. Some differ
snce Of opinion seems to exist among the organs with
regard to the time as well IS ths baSis Of their or
ganizadon. The Patriof is in favor Of an ''early
start 90 that THERE andids's may not break down
before the oose Of the canvass as was the case Wh
Mr.. HArron Il calls upon sssll those who are OPP
posed 70 the radical tendencies and imPOlie meas
ures Of the Democracy, 20 assemble in convention
on the 22d Of February next, "foT the purposes
Of counsel, consultation, Sc. The Banner, on the
other hand, thinks il best to defer any aeti0n until
the close Of the sztsssaiOn Of Congress- hoping the
DELIBERATIONS Of that body viii dsveOPe some measure
ss,h;ch may dsterlias sAs future position Of parties
None Of them propose any platform Of principles OF
suggest any measures Of public policy upon which
the elements Of opposition harmonic and unite.
On one point, however, there is wonderful cOinci
dencs Of sentiment smong all The Know Nothing
organs They are determined 20 make war on the
Democracy. Il makes no particular difference what
they are to fight about, but they musi snd Uiifght
They have already issued heir declaration Of bost
tiles. The recital Of grievances viz appear as soon
sit can Be nsoertained what ihey are Now is the
time to muster their reoruis to sharpen their swords
and 10 brighten their armor. They can find cut the
cause OF quarrel when the convention assemblies If
they can only bring their forces together in sufficient
numbers, the leaders viii provide them with abun-
dsnt grounds Of complaint sgsinst the Democratic
psrty. The Sir Lucius oTriggers Of The opposition
press viii take care that such pretty chance for
fehsY as this, shall not be lost for the want of
cause. They only lack the men. They can furnish
the muskets and ammunition.
We do not doubt that in any aspect of political
affairs we shall have to encounter the opposition Of
s the Know Nothing leaders and organs in the next
contest They cherish such malignant and oh.
Utinste luminosity towards the Democratic party that
they would make war upon it, whatever policy it
should propose. They have principles Of their
own, no measures upon which they can unite and
cooperate. Enmity to the party in power is the
only bond Of union among them. Opposition is
their WatehWord and battle cry. If they can crush
or cripple the Democracy, their highest aim is &C
oomplished II they should succeed in their object
they would not be able to avail themselves Of their
victory. They have no chart BY which to direct
their course. no compass to guide them in managing
the sLip # Sac Mutiry and disssnsion would
spr z up in their Iaaks and certain shiIwreck and
destruction would await th,m If the opposition as
now Organized in this State should obtain possession
of the government on shat single principle of State
policy could they sgrsei A portion of them are in
favor Of multiplying banks until they deluge the
country with sbinpaser currency; such would be the
resrll Of Mr. BELLs policy, as suggested in his late
speech in the Senate AnotherpOriion advocate the
strengthening Of our present banks without increas-
ing their number, while others sill would strike
down one particular institution without interfering
at all with the system Of banking In the State. A
large majority Of the opposition leaders, have no
fixed or well defined notions on the subject, but are
willing to take any position by which they csn Sc
cure he power in The State and adopt any policy by
which they can retain it. If they should obtain a
majority in the legislature their vii be as
uncertain and vaeillating as the wind The man
who votes with them can have no assurance
that his views will be carried out The friend Of
sound currency if any such should act with the op-
position may End that the party be has aided in ele
va ingtO power will pursue sPOlicy directly opposed
to his wishes. A Bank of Tennessee man who voted
with them for the purpose of sustaining that institu
incorporating enemies, and building up power
to destroy it, Where there is great diversity and
contrariety Of opinion, exist in the ranks Of
the opposition there be certainty with regard
to the they will pursue on any question, and
consequently no safety in supporting them. We
among them high prOteOtiOnIsts and free traders,
advocates and opponents Of a national bank, Lee
comptOnies and aDtLeoomi tonites, distributOnists
and anti distribuOnists, friends Of fusion and its
opponents all acting, or proposing to act together,
and esnst tutiDg one grand harmonious opposition
Such is the party which is invited to meet in cOnven
ton to nominate q candidate for Governor, against
the nominee Of the Democracy. We feel very li:ne
solctuds or concern about the result of that
ton, except that we hope they may select as their
candidate man Whocombines many Of their odious
heresies as one man can bear. that we may destroy
them ali at one blow. That man is JOHH BELL, and
We sincerely hope be may receive the nomination.