Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-05
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Itmust be evident to every observer, that the Op
position party of Tennessee basing their claims
to success in this State not upon the popularity or
strength either Of their candidates principles, |
but upon the disaifectiOn of those Democrats who |
are for Mr.. DoUoLAs, and it is really amusing to see
how kindly and disnterestedly that party point out
the proper course for. the DoUeIAs men to pursue
When an individual suddenly and unexpectedly Stun
bes upon friends, who have IN times past been his
btserest enemies, it is but natural he should stop
to consider the Of the sudden change, before
committing himself and his fortunes to their tender
keeping. Is
In this case no difficulty presents itself in the way
of investigation. The Opposition by catching at
everything in the political world that promised
cess and governed by fixed principles have, since
the death of Mr.. CLAY, changed so often that the
ture political historian win have great difficulty IN
keeping pace with their frequent and rapid muta-
tons. Know Nothingism promised well. Foreigners
were prescribed, being for the nonee. regarded as
unfit for the privileges of citizenship The Catholic
did not serve God in manner suited to the ideas of
these polIticoreligionsts, they were prescribed
Upon these issues, they appeared before the coun-
try-the good sense of the people scattered their
temple. and like whirlwind overturned all the fine
spun calculations Of our friend "SAMp Finding no
success that direction they abandoned (ateast pro-
fessedly) these doctrines and organized the Opposi
ton band of Stree soldiers" ready to cast their lot
| wherever there was chance of political remunera
ton. Atthis iuncture, like waif on The waters came
the disruption of the Baltimore Convention, and
with it partial disruption of the Democratic party
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE was nominated by votes of those
States that always give Democratic majorities the
friends of Mr.. DOUGLAS nominated him by the votes
of States that at least very doubtful, and large
majority of the States nominating him hopeless
ly Republican. In this state of affairs, the 0ppos
ton in the South, encourage the Douglas movement
they expatiate largely the gross injustice done
him, denounce the BREcKNRIDGE mem as disunionsts
and glorify the courage of the DOUGLAS men who
adhere to the waning fortunes of their chief
This is all very nice, indeed excellent arrange
ment for the Opposition; but how Mr.. DouGLAs, or
| any one else is to be benefited no man can see.
The question simply resolves itself into this-will
you vote, directly indirectly, with fer party,
that has heretofore vilied and abused you, or will
you aid in defeating the common enemy, for the
good of our common country? This is the point,
and the only material one involved, and it becomes
you to answer it, and act upon it as patriots, as
Democrats, and as lovers of our country, made
glorious through the influence, and by the operation
of Democratic principles, that are eternal. Have
you aided in rearing this beautiful structure-sym-
| metrical grand and stronghold has withstood the
storms and fures Of the political elements for years.
in order that you may, insdiously, directed by
| your enemies with violent hands destroy its fair
proportions and see its lofty dome topple to the
earth. After that.will come reflection, but with it
no consolation. How much wiser that reflection
should precede your action, and that you should
carefully consider the result of your course before
you determine upon it. At no period of our polti.
cal history has it been so necessary that every true
lover of his country should act calmly and dispas-
sionately. and with an eye single to the common
good. Discard all personal preferences and anmOs-
tiles, and join your Democratic brethren in main
tanning those principles which have ever been so
dear to you, and that should be the GROWING glory
of your lives.
You are called upon to act an important part in
this matter; decide, them in spirit of justice, of
love of your country and of her free and noble in
situations, and you will hereafter, as you gaze upon
the glorious flag borne by JEFFERSON and JACKSON
with its ample folds inscribed with political Equal
ity" "The Union of the States" Justice and equal
rights to all )" be able to say 81 too have fought
der it, too have helped to carry it in triumph
through times of peril and too would wish it to
float over me when my course is run" So shall
you add to the past glories of your country, and
contribute to the happiness and welfare of those
| who shall succeed you. A DEMOCRAT