Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-10-28

if l expressed it, have not been an uninterested
observer of political events have consulted with
gentlemen of the Breckenridge party frequently and
freely, with gentlemen of the Bell party very often
and occasionally with gentlemen of the Douglas par
ty. will give you that opinion with the candor
and truth that so serious question deserves, and
not in any spirit of Dragging for if there IS any
character that despise 1t is the political braggart.
Then in my opinion Mr.. Douglas will not carry a
single electoral vote without be carries some vote
in the fusion Mr.. Bell will not carry a Northern
electoral vote unless by virtue of fusion but he has
reason ble and fair chance to carry Kentucky and
Missouri; nothing more. The verdict of your State
will be rendered for Breckinridge. have been IN
Memphis, Knoxville and here, in the canvass, and
have often heard the remark made by gentle
men coming from your State, that many Wings are
coming over TO Breckenridge Ny own State of Ala
bama will give majority for Breckenridge,
both the Opposition parties of 10000. | pro-
fess to have some knowledge of Georgia where
l was born The will give majority for Brock
inridge of Is 900 Louisiana has always
been close and those States, that close.
give safe vote. Her vote will be
close but is sure for Breckenridge. Delaware is
regarded as certain for Breckinridge A month
ago, Virginia Maryland and Tennessee would have
gone for Bell. But you must know that the late
elections are having serious effect in the South,
and now they are certain for Breckenridge. Inter
ruption.l You on the outskirts who are playing
with this question. beg you to remember that there
Is in front of me vast and patient auditory. beg
you, therefore 10 give them opportunity to hear
How will it be in the House Of Representatives?
II the election goes there, theRepresentabves from
your State are for Bell Kentucky, Maryland, and
North Carolina are tied. The remaining eleven
Southern States are for Breckenridge with Califor
MIA and Oregon. which make thirteen. Ii is cen
coded that Illinois will cast her vote for Lincoln, if
Mr.. Douglas does not go into the House, as he will
not which will give Lincoln sixteen. What Is the
duty OF the people of the South IN that emergency!
Snail they bow down to a molten image, ahd that
image calf? There Is no loyalty, no patriotism in
that, Turn from that image and look the sun of
Heaven in the face, from which you. may catch
health and VITALITY Grant that Mr.. Bell is loyal and
pure, and what can you DO? | might go on and at
tack Mr. Bells record but will not indulge il that
strain. When was in Tennessee, six weeks ago, |
did so But when went North and saw his friends
| cordially fusIng with Breckiuri1ge men in this
emergency, lost all feeling to make the same war
on his friends.
If have antagonized Mr. Douglas it is because
he has taken the fox of party and tied brands
of discOrd to its TAIL to turn loose among South
ern fields. | would say 20 Mr.. Douglas, go back
to your home, and like Mr.. Bell await with Sc
renity the verdict of your cOuntrymen If, there
fore, uphold Mr.. Breckenridge, it Is because he
upholds the standard of principle, and has about
thirteen tmes the chance that Mr.. Bell has. Unity
then is the word, aud when the ballot is told you
will have brave people, an earnest people and a
united people. Go on then, an1let the press caum-
Mate, but let us have unity. Asking your indug
snce, / bid you farewell. Go on 60 On)
have been heraded among you by calumnies and
abuse. | would but mention these things to invoke
the charity of forgetfulness have had some words
of kindness in your city | am thankful. All that
ask for myself is not charity but the business of
your iud gment. And if in this canvass, | have
uttered some words that may serve the cause OF
| truth and my country, on that l rest. Ladies and
Gentlemen, Good night.