Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-18
Mr.. neII for the Presidency.

The "Whigs" Of Monroe eountys ashley term them
selves in their recent meeting appoint delegates
to the KnOw-NOshing State Convention, nominated
the Hon. JOHN BELL for the Presidency. To this
we have no objection, but prior to the Presidential
election, Mr. BELL and his friends have to
pass through in Tennesses-the first Slate canvass
since the removal Of Mr.. BELL from the Senate Of
the United States. That removal, as expressly de-
elared was based on the betrayal of the people of
Tennessee into the hands of AbOlitiOnism; and, as
generally believed, frcm motives looking solely to
the Presidency. For the ensuing State canvass,
Dir. Bells friends are now sn1iously seeking for
some one with shoulders broad enough to bear their
standard in the fight. 1t is believed and argued
that Col MULLINS will not do. Those who are sup
posed equal to the task are unwilling to make the
sacrifice. In this view of the case we again sug-
gest that Mr.. BELL is the proper man of his party
to lead their forces in the next GubernstOrisl
is well known that his party friends would gladly
give him the nomination if he would consent to ac-
eeptit There would be fitness in such nomins
ton The old public servandt so long trusted, but
at last expelled by indignant constituency FROM
the councils Of the nation if m;sudged or wronged,
could come with telling effect before the honest and
generous people of the State, seeking a redress
The circumstances attending Mr. BELLS removal
from the Senate are such to dim The lustrs of his
long public career, unless relieved by appeal to
the people Of his State And an unWillingness on
his part 10 come before that people and seek re-
dress at their hands, will be conclusive argument
against him in the mind of every honest man
His willingness to run for the Presidency will
not answer the purpose. He must settle the mat
ter with the people Of his own State first. We have
doubt that in a for the Presidency ne would
run we'll with the Black Republicans at the North.
To suppose otherwise would be to argue great in
gratitude on their part, for he has served them aud
their interests, faithfully, upon promises possibly
direct implied, that they would supper him for
the Presidency. But such a contest his cleo
tiOn by Northern Vote-WOuld not enable his BIZ
ographer in after time to eGpange the dark spot
which the circumstances attending his removal from
T. Senate has fixed upon him as public servant
Let MIR. BELL come before the people of Tennessee
In person, with the zeal and energy of his friends
to back him, and ask q verdict at their hands. His
failure to do so will be, virtually, admission that
he and his party are AFRAID to make the issue.
The earnes ness with which the Democratic press
of the State have urged upon their opponents the
nomina ion Of BELL their candidate for Governor,
has Lot resulted from desire TO make light Of that
gentleman, but as means of doing justice TO them
selves. They have been accused of gross injustice
to MIR. BELL-With having slandered snd outraged
him. II this is so it is grievOus Sin, and grieV-
ousy should they answer for it. But if their
charges u pom Mr.. BILL have been true then they
are entitled to the credit of having discharged
high and patriotic duty in their efforts to break him
down in the confidence of the people.
We trust the Monroe ''Whigs" will hold another
meeting ind amend their resolution by nominating
Dir BELL first for Governor aud then for the Presi-
deucy The result of the first race might relieve
him If all fnrther frnllhle ahnnt The aennnd