Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-08-21
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.
who Shall Succeed Fowler ?-SpIFit of
the Press.

Faom the Athens Post, Aug. 20.
The Nashville Banner of last Satur
day printed an editorial of two and hal
columns to show why Andrew johnson
should not be elected to the United State:
Senate. The same paper contained a
communication favoring the election o.
Emerson Etheridge Fortunately the
peace, progress and prosperity of the
State cannot be made to depend upon the
choice Of either of the gentlemen named;
nor is it at all necessary that a contro-
Versy should occur between their re>
spective friends in order to make the
wap open and easy for Middle Tens
nessee man. 1t is not known-at least
to us-that Mr.. johnson and Mr.. Ethe>
ridge are candidates for the prospective
vacancy, but it is asserted that the friends
of the former intend to put him in nomi-
nation, insisting, among other considera~
tons, that it is due him for his able,
manly and persistent defense Of the con-
stitution and the rights of the people.
From the ShelbyYills American-Rescue. Au-
gust 20.
We do not know whether ex-Presi-
dent johnson wants the position that
now seems to be the bone of contention
with some who presume to speak for the
people, but one thing we do know, and
that is, his election would be the great
est blow to the Radical party since the
days of Intellectual impeachment. Another
thing we can speak sdyisedly on, and
that is, he is the choice of the masses Of
the people of Tennessee for that position
He is acknowledged by all, North and
South, as the greatest statesman now
living in America. There are many good
and able men who would do honor to
this country and to themselves, were
they selected to fill so exalted a position,
but at the present time the voice of the
people, and not q few of the partisan
press, should be needed, and if he des
sires it, we think he should be honored
with the senatorship without a dissent
ing voice. When we speak in favor Of
Andrew johnson in connection with the
senatorship of the United States, we but
repeat the sentiment Of the people.
From the Knoxville Press and Herald. Aug. l9
Ex>President johnson has often de-
clared to the people of Tennessee, from
the stump, since his return to the State,
that he was not candidate for any Of
fee. That he has not changed his
mind, his silence On the all absorbing
question of the senatorship, in his SER
enade speech in this city, on Tuesday
evening, is sufficient evidence.
We know that many of Mr.. Johnson's
friends are DESTROYS of having him elected
to the Senate by the Legislature which
assemblies in October. That they will
urge his claims upon that body, we ale
assured.
To those journalists Of Middle and
West Tennessee who have seen proper
to make a fierce onslaught upon Mr..
johnson, accusing him of desire to seek
the Office Of Senator to crafty personal
ends, we commend the following elo-
quent statement Of facts, from the Phila>
delphia Age, Of the 18th instant, showing
that he always stood by, not his own
interest, but those Of the people The
Age says:
johnson had defects in his character.
but it was redeemed by his stern integ-
rity and sincere attachment to the free
institutions of his country. When he
found that the permanent overthrow
of them was the aim of the Radicals,
he broke with them. They wanted him
to assume absolute power, and use it for
their interests. They were ready to give
him houses, and lands, and money; to
make scriptural parallel, they offered
him all the kingdoms of the earth if he
would fall down and worship them He
refused and staked fame, place and
character in a desperate struggle for the
free form of constitutional government,
which he had sworn in his Inauguration
oathto preserve, protect and Defend
Such had been the purity of his course
that it gave no hold upon him to the i'm
peachers, who searched the land and
strained the law for a pretext on which
to drive him from his office. The result
of the impeachment was one of the great
memorable triumphs of the right which
shall embolden and assure all who ever
stand up for it, when the odds seem most
against it."
From the Franklin Review, Aug. 20
We are highly gratifed to know that
the course taken by the Review IN res
gard to the election of Andrew johnson
to the United States Senate, meets the
hearty and enthusiastic endorsement OF
the people of Old Williamson. At no
| time in his brilliant career has this dis
tinguished statesman occupied q more
| commanding position, for good IN the
stormy politics of his country, and q
warn er place in the affection of the great
masses of the people. The most extras
ordinary display of public confidence IN
his gigantic abilities was exhibited by
the unanimity with which his name was
mentioned North and South for the
senatorship, as the glorious news OF Ten
nessee's redemption spread through the
length and breadth of the land. And we
dare say that this manifestation of popu>
lar approval has carried more true JOY to
his heart than all the honors that have
heretofore been lavished upon him.
In the advocacy Of his claims to that
exalted position, we do not desire or In
tend to wound or offend the feelings o.
anv other son of Tennessee. We are
reioiced to know that in our State there
are many able, eloquent and tit mel
for this exalted place, who, if selected
in ordinary times, would fill the sea-
with honor to themselves and credit
to the commonwealth. Among then
il the gallant and brilliant Etheridge
IT. A. r. Nelson, Bale Peyton, E. ID
Ewing, Neill S. Brown, A. o. P
Nicholson, and host of others whom
Tennessee has always delighted Il
honor. But, in all candor and sincerity
wa do say, that neither one nor all 0
, these gentlemen combined, can at this
iuncture in our public affairs, serve tn
peopIe with as much success and etfec
as Andrew johnson. Coupled with hi
f unrivaled intellect johnson has playe
such an important par. in our govern
ment in the last four years that he ha
become q necessity to the people. Ever
journal at the North opposed to Radical
, ism calls for his election. On the othe
i hand every journal at the North who
has been bounding and prosecuting th
= South cry aloud against him. Sumne
d Phillips and every Radical North had
soon see the devil make his appearanC
# in the Senate Chamber as this bold an
II fearless friend of the constitution.
10 The objections raised by TennesseaI
?. to his election are unworthy of them. II
Avalanche and the Banner say that
has run his race and ought to be statistic
y with the honors that have been conferr'
l. upon him. The latter journal eVinc
Dr. more spite and malice in its remarks TIL
its Memphis leader"
!. 1t has been the fate Of Mr.. johnson
~ o,oountar Mt every step of his caret