Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-04-07

position men who had previously voted for this
measure, voted against it not, however, because It
was a Black Republican measure but because
Know Nothingism had been incorporated into their
creed and the particular bill provided that foreign
ers, who had declared their intention to become
citizens Of the United States might avail themselves
Of its benefits by entering upon the land and after
wards perfecting their naturalization. And under
.he cry that it was bill to bridge the Atlantic
ocean for the safe passage Of foreigners to our pub
lie lands, the South Americans deserted it, with
number Of Democrats. who objected to the same
clause.
We have entered thus lengthily into this question
to do justice, not merely to Gov. Johnson, but to
indicate the truth Of history Il would be ruinous
on the part Of the Democracy of the South to adopt
the silly policy Of turning against everything that
Black Republicans from motives honest or dishonest
may choose to favor. The Homestead policy de-
serves to be considered by itself and made to stand
or fall upon its own merits. And those who, OF
different parties have thought proper to give 1t their
support should be judged Of in the same
way. As for ANDREW JOHNSON, he has nothing to
ask of his opponents except that they viii crltelse
him fairly. He is proud Of his advocacy Of the
Homestead policy, and viii take no step backwards
/ He is no trimmer-no time-server. His honest con-
rictions of public duty have led him at times to
differ with his best friends-but duty thing
and friendship another. He has gone on content
when misiudped and traduced by politicians to make
his appeal TO THE PEOPLE. They have never mis-
Judged hin-for the simple reason that he has never
been so forgetful Of his duty to misjudge them.
DRrcr TRADE.-The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph says
at is known that the Cotton Planters Convention
sends out delegation to Europe principally for th'
purpose Of arranging the preliminaries and parti
cuars connected with direct trade with continental
Europe. We are informed by one Of the Commits
sioners, Col Howell. COBB,) that they will leave
about the 10Th of May. We regard this as very
important movement and desire for it all coneeIva
bic success Every commercial man and every
cotton planter in this State deeply interested anC
should support it with all their might for it is dte
interests which are to be promoted The Commits
sion is composed-of Col HOWELL COBB, Col. JOHN
THOMAS and Hon. T. BUTLER King We understand
that they have appointed Mr.. LEHARDY Of Atlanta
now employed on the Western and Atlantic Rail
road, as Secretary and Linguist'
Alabama has also taken steps to secure direc
trade with Europe and the Hon. JOIN FOEsYrI, edito
of the Mobile Register has been appointed Commission
er to Belgium with the view Of securing trade be
tween the people Of that government and Alabama
and during the late session OF our Legislature res
oution was adopted by both houses authorizing tn
Governor to issuea commission to JOSEPH BARBIERE
Jr.. Of Memphis "authorising hun as commisslone
and agent at Brussels, to represent and forward tn
wishes and interests of our people, in procurin
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State and Belgium or such other portions OF Europ
as may be considered advisable" These movement
show that healthy feeling this subject exists l
the Southern States, which will most likely resu
in building up a heavy and lucrative direct trad
with Europe. Such movements as these will brin
Northern fanatics to their senses.