Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-07-08
An Opposition Journal ON the Contest.

The following article is from the Savannah Re
publican, paper which the Banner told US a few
days ago is "a leading Opposition paper in Georgia"
We print it that readers may see in what light
the chances OF the Banners "only national party"
are regarded by "a leading Opposition paper:"
How LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS MAY BE BEATEN-A
COMPROMISE WITHOUT SAcRIFICE.-We very much
fear that the Opposition are wasting both their en-
erges and their ammunition in the great presiden-
taI fight In fact it is evident to any intelligent mind
that under the existing order of battle Lincoln
bound to be elected by the popular vote. By the
opposition we mean the enemies of Squatter Sove-
reignty and the Wilmot Proviso, as those two her.
estes are represented in the persons of Douglas and
Lincoln To defeat both should be object held in
common by all patriotic citizens. And now, how
shall it be done!
For ourselves, we are entirely satisfied with Mr..
Bell. He is great and pure man, fearless an
experienced statesman, and perfectly true to tn
South and the Constitution. We believe that all goo
men, of every party name, should unite upon him to
overthrow the enemies of the country and restore
peace to our distracted Union. There are others,
though who agree with us in the end to be attained
but differ as regards the best calculated to
complish the great work of delveranee and liberty;
and upon no other ground than this, we wide
asunder as the poles, and arrayed under mutually
hostile banners
Now, this should not be So We feel that it is
all wrong-a most injurious and unnatural war.
We confess that we have but little heart for such
= fight.
What then, can be done to end this antagonism and
unite these two great armies of the constitution.
Our differences are about men, anu to affect union
we must compromise on the candidates And how
is this to be done with even-handed justice all
and without sacrifice of principle pride to either
party? A plan occurred to US months ago, and we
then gave it to our readers; we renew it now, and
commend 1t to the serious and honest consideration
of patriotic and sensible men everywhere.
Our plan is this Let Breckenridge and Lane both
withdraw from the contest let Mr.. Bell do the same
thing, leaving Edward Everett, the purest and best
man of his day and generation the compromise can
didate for the Vice-Presidency. Then let Southern
Democrat head the ticket. We know but one who
in all respects, availability included is fitted for the
post and that is Hon. James II. Hammond, of South
Carolina.
Here is the compromise, and the ticket that will
win the field against all odds. And. now, what will
the people say to it? We do not ask for the opin-
ions of mere politicians. We commend it to the
sober judgments and patriotic instincts of good and
true men everywhere If the suggestion is right it
should be adopted. without regard to any of the
complications of the present day. The Union Con-
ventlon, when they met at Baltimore, should have
nominated this ticket, and there would have been
end to all past and present troubles Nobody
could have selected ADLER purer men than they
did, but they Numbered in their policy by taking
tlUO Old Line Wings for their leaders.
Georgia is the Empire State of the South in poll
tics as well as everything else. Why may she not
lead off in this movement for victory the COM
mon enemies OF the South and the Constitution? Let
the Bell and Breckenridge throughout the State
think of our suggestion, and then act upon it-all
together, and in TIE spirit of brethren and friends
No nomination has yet been made that is binding
upon the people of any party, and never were they
freer to do as they please.