Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-05

ted in this city on the eve Of the Christmas hoH-
days
at will be remembered that a certain Mr.. Ma
THAN SARGENT, by magic invocation summoned the
spirits Of departed plsoemen into solemn conclaye,
and prOpOunded to them The difficult problem of re-
storing Conference and vitality to the forces Of the
opposition. The attendants were fyw, but they
were representative men.
"There was STUART of Virginia, endowed with the
wisdom Of the serpent, If not sanctifed by the in
nOcencs of the dove,-smOOth, subtle, and every
way prepared for crooked counsels and adroit mans
agement There was CONRAD, with little of his ass
sOciste's ability, and of his passion for in
trigue. These individuals appeared in behalf Of the
FILLMORE interest.
"CRITTEEDEE, BELL, and other conservative
adherents Of the opposition. were also present
either in proper person or by accredited agents We
have not been informed that BORIS was represented
on the OccasiOn,-BoTTs, who possesses more vigOr
Of intellect and Independence Of character than a
generation Of such housing schemers as have con-
triTed to hold him TO the earth BORIS who il it be
merit with the opposition never to have abated
anything of hostility to Democracy and always to
have shown himself foremost in the battle, would
stand higher in the esteem of his party than all the
other aspiTants togelher,-BoTTs, who may prefer
an equal claim to the gratitude of Old Line Wings,
and to the confidence of Black Republicans BORIS,
albeit thus worthy and imporlunste in his prelen~
sions, was without an advocate in Mr.. NATHAN SAR-
GENTS PandemOnium of politicians, while the art
full STUART was engaged in battling his ambition.
The champions Of the Black Republican faction
were respectable, both for numbers and influence
CoLLANER was their leader.
"The deliberations of the conclave were chsrac-
terised by all the gravity Of men intent upon the
repair of their broken fortunes. At FIRST some dis
orepsney Of interest and DISCREPANCY of counsel
were developed in the debate but the oppOrtune in
PRODUCTION Of champagne and canvas-baok created
cordial fellowship of feeling. Then hearts were
warmed, tongues looseIe1: and under the inspira-
ton of delightful cheer, the gift of prophecy was
communicated to the associations of outcasts. For
authentic report of their proceedings the reader
must have recourse to the first book of Paradise
Lost, wherein he will be taught to what desperate
expsdiens fallen spirits resort for the recovery Of
place, and will observe into what an enthusiasm of
expectation even the most fOrloru may iLfame them
selves by the anxious contemplation of an unattain
able object Or if that vivid illustration will not
avail for an adequate idea of the delusion into
which Mr.. NATHAN SARGEET's conspirators were
transported by the joint influence OF hope and Whis
Ky, it will suffice for the readers fancy to be IT,
formed that the undone STUART once more imagined
himself thing of life and substance, advising at
the council board and dispensing patronage from
the Department of the Interior. Benevolent SAR-
GENT! What reward will be commensurate with
your services? Fer not only did your brandy re-
veal beatifc visions the lost ones of the oIposi
ton, but under its inspiration all differences were
composed, insOmuch that the disciple of SEWARD
took the follower of Fillmore into raterna embrace
and they both subscribed the same platform and
agreed upon q common policy"
"Such at least was the assurance of the CORES
pondents who proclaimed the result of the meeting
in Mr. NATHAN SARGENrs house But, it is already
apparent that the engagement which was the issue
of that midnight conspiracy, will be repudiated by
at least one party TO the compact The Wings Of
the South, we regret to own not at all unwilling
to ooalese with Abolitionists in opposition to the
conservative Democracy. Il is the Black RepHbli-
can faction which protests against the association.
The National Era in article which bore unequiv-
ocsl indications of Stewards sagacity, at once en-
tered remonstrance against sDy allegiance Of anti
slavery principles any suspension of hostilties
between the sections. The Republic which is also
under the inspiration Of the Black Republican lead
ers in Congress- echoes the sdmoni ion, and exhcrts
Abolitionists to abstain from confederacy with the
opposition of the South. And this policy of i5ola-
ton, is urged not only with view TO the integrity
of the BLACK Republican faith, but upon obvious
considerations of expedlency.
# Zee orood oro,7os
that Black Repubosuism will relax its hold on the
anti~slayery sentiment of the North without reals
izing any compromising advantage in the South
What if the entire force of the opposition in the
South be rallied to tie support of the Northern
didate-wil the accession insure him an additional
vote in the electoral college? Are not the Demo-
cracy triumphant in every slavehOlding Stste; and
is not the overthrow of the If ascendency Obvi-
GUS impossibility? Then why waste resources upon
30 chimercal an enterprise, when by concentraN
ton Of effort in the Nor the sutisavery section
may be consolidated in support of the Black Repub-
hcan party?
$50 reasons Seward, and we must admit in all
dor that the argument is irresistible. Its effect is
visible among the thinking men of the North. Re-
Enforced by the sanction of the eminent leader who
gives it authority we cannot doubt its ultimate as
tendency over the minds of the masses. They will
maintain the organization Of 1855; they will sd-
here to the principles of the Philadelphia platform;
thew will repudate the association of Shareholders,
and endeavor to achieve the sggrsndi2ement Of the
North by the exertion of its sufficient strength
They have accepted the philosophy of the ROches-
Ter speech, and The idea of sectional sscendency
equally affects their personal pride and their views
Of public policy. With these impulses and opin-
ions the masses Of the Northern people, We may be
sure, will reject the alliance recommended by few
OF their more selfish but less sagacious leaders, and
viii appear in the canvass of 1860, as distinct and
independent organization of AbOlitOnists."
These revelations disclose, what we have long
uspected-a secret plan on the part of the leaders
of the two wings of the opposition, by which their
rsspeeye followers are to be driven blindfOld into
the coalition fold and sacrificed for the benefit of
these hungry office seekers Surely impudenee can
On no farther. few discarded and disgraced Po-
iitios hacks come together to trade of ne prrnc>
niles of thsir respective parties for their own pro-
motion. The people permitted to have no voice |
in the matter at all, but expected TO adopt and
endorse any platform which these anprinciPled
asogues may construct for them.
We shall see whether the masses will agree to this