The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-07-28
Another Of the Union and Americans with
draHaln Cases Exposed


, drawal" Cases Exposed.
The following letter is from a responsible
J source, and We commend its perusal to all those
who have heretofore put any faith in these
"cards" from 'seceders," who profess to have
been hoodwinked or deceived. The writer
says in private note, that the order is still
increasing by recruits from both the old politi
cal parties, and that from the Council to which
he belongs there have been no defections.-
"Be assured" be says, "of one fact We are
all working men. We are composed of Wings
and Democrats, and the Sixth will tell a
beautiful tale next August" Read his letter
DAVIDSON County, July %, 1855.
Mr.. EDTToR:-I noticed in the last weeks Union.
and American article from the pen of one J. A.
Stanley, giving to the "Public" an account Of that
important individuals political backsding and re-
clamaton. No doubt the Public" was highly
gratied at the re- baptism of one of the faithful
especially Of one held in such high consideration,
and occupying as be does, such an exalted station
We were glad, indeed, to learn the "hoodwink" had
been drawn aside. aud he could once more see, by
the benign light of Democracy, bis way clearly; for
truly the friends of J. A S. were becoming alarmed
at the devious course and houndering way he has
travelled recently. And so, the objects had been
falsely represented to him, had they and by
whom, prays Have their principles, embodied
in their obligations, and made public in their plat
form, been altered? Do they not stand boldly,
fearlessly out to the gaze of every one' Cannot
Il; DoIo &C.
never does anything without an object" and we
hold that doctrine at least in this particular case,
and few plain facts plainly stated, may lead the
"Public" to view Mr.. SANKEY'S course in its true
light
This Council (in the eth district) was organized
some time since, and held its meetings near An.
tioch, where Mr.. Stanley by appointment with an
acquaintance, was to repair to be initiated into the
third degree of Americanism. When, however,
the time arrived Mr.. s. objected to taking it, with
out aledging any reason, having, we suppose, been
visited by one of those emissaries who have so
busted themselves OF late. The friend who was to
go with him was not present This friend being
in Nashville in company with another gentleman a
few days after, having already heard of SANKEY'S
detection, seeing him approach, remarked to his
companion that he would have some fun out of
him. Meeting him, he put on a sorrowful face and
solicitously asked Stanley why be had acted so
''fOr," said he, "you have spoiled all my plans"
'How?" says Stanley, seeming much interested
"Why," returned the other, ''the American party
has set out with the principle of having none &C.
cupy their Offices but those entirely competent and
worthy, regardless alike of the rich or poor wher
ever worth is found it should be patronized. Da.
wilson county sadly lacks officers to execute the
law; you have always been called good officer,
and having conversed with many knowing ones,
know that the eyes of somebody hare been placed on
somebody, and that somebody had BETTER as soon as
possible, remedy his error before it is too late"
AT this startling intelligence, the eyes of J. a. !
S diated to their utmost extension, his countenance
denotng the greatest anxiety and excitement and
he uttered these remarkable words:
sit is not too late yet, is itg"
'No, sir, suppose not. 1t is never too late to
repair wrong or repent false STEP"
Some further conversation ensued, and Stanley |
asking what course he ought to pursue, be was !
advised to repair to the Council petition for the
degree, and state that when he was there before, !
he had not considered sufficiently the STEP but |
now he had weighed the subject in all its bearings,
aud was fully satisfied to proceed. Stanley acceded |
to this advice and his friend at bis request under
took to carry up his petition. But, unfortunately |
for Mr. Staney's aspirations, black ball, cast by
some stern, unrelenting Know Nothing, dashed all
lie nd
And then J. A. S. has the assurance to come be.
fore the public, cry out that the objects were falsely
and that he was "hood -winked." And
now, through tho help of his own vigorous intel
lect, little aid from the Union and ADerican, and
a great deal from the black ball, he sees his way
perfectly and will hereafter steer clear of the rocks
on which he struck. Such pure, disinterested pat
riotism is so rare it should be mmortalizcd and his
name placed side by side with those who pledged
their lives, and fortunes and sacred honor for the
elevation of their principles.
This great American movement has been Stun.
oering uneasy for years, and needed but an eIcit.
ng cause to develop and embody it. The crisis
las come, and by spontaneous explosion, the
whole Union has been enveloped few party
eaders seeing themselves likely to be soon stripped
# Office and thrust aside, of course, have endeav-
red to bring about reaction, and to some extent
ave succeeded. But you must recollect that all
he secessions they claim, admitting them TO be
rue, for the sake of argument are actually the
'hOle Of the anti-American party, all having been
'efore Americans. But healthy and steady
roSth is now progressing, that sooner or later,
I'LL absorb the whole American people.
B.