The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-25
From the Springfield American, Aug. ism.
The Election.-The Result.

Our readers have, nearly all Of them doubtless
ere this learned that johnson is reelected by q
slightly reduced majority. The American party
have also elected small majority in the Legs.
lature.
The defeat of Gentry is in no wise chargeable to
himself He is to-day as noble a champion as
ever led on great and patriotic party In the
thickest of the fight, the clarion tones Of his manly
| eequence rang out in advocacy OF the principles
and policy of that new party which we verify be-
lieve is destined to sweep this Union. Defeat
| dscourageth' not the truly brave. 'Pick your
fints and try again!" is the motto of every true
| soldier in the American cause.
In looking over the State il is cheering to notice
| the fact that wherever the great questions, the
facts and the which lie at the foundation of
| the great American movement were fairly, fully
and properly presented TO the consideration Of the
people, right there our cause received an impetus
which told well at the Ballot box.
The great misfortune was this-in many portions
! of the State our Principles were misunderstood
our organization shametully msrepresented- and
many true. hearted Americans were induced to vote
against their own best interests and the permanent
interests Of our common coun:ry-many we repeat
were thus induced to vote who need only to pro.
perly understand these new and important issues to
array themselves with US in our efforts to rid our
country Of those alarming evils which are now
shaking the very pillars of our Republic. There
is an inherent vitality in the principles of the
American party, which cannot be kept in the back
ground. They cannot be crushed. Men may be
defeated. few elections may go against us, but
as sure as truth is omnipotentn just so sure will
the patriotic principles and policy of the American
Party enlist the support Of minority of the citi.
Gems OF the nation, and result in such wholesome
legislation shall save our free institutions from
dangers which threaten them from foreignsm
and Romanism
A word especially TO the members Of the Ameri-
can Party. You have a solemn duty TO perform
BE true men, and cover not before the blast-
Shrink not before the the rage of naddened Cd
position, blind prejudice, inturiated malice, or
misguided though welldisposed opponents. Stand
firm to your posts, and buckle on your armor for
another contest. Be ever ready 20 give reason
for the 'ffath that's in you'll" SPREAD YOUR PRINcI
PRS. Give the people light. Push on the column
Remember that you have glorious country to save.
And remember too the example OF your sires Of
'76. few defeats daunted them not; but through
darkness, through storms, amid dangers and Difficult.
ties all around, they psrsevered. Their cause was
just aud the God of Hosts was with them. A |
glorious triumph awaited them-and now we enjoy
the happy fruits of their trials their struggles their
valor aud their sacrifices. Like them, let us act |
for posterty. Letus feel the force of the RESPONSE
bility that rests upon Us.
Doubt not the final result. Do your WHOLE |
DUTY. Distrust not the virtue, ard the patriotism
OF the American people. They are our brethren
Let not political difference Of opinion, honestly
create personal III will animosity-
Striving as We to promote the real welfare Of
the great body OF the American people, let US
iater not, nor cease patriotic exertions until our
object is accomplished and the Flag of the Stars and
Stripes proudly aud SECURELY waves DER "the land |
OF the free and home of the brave"
For our encouragement in the good cause let US |
ever bear in mind that
Truth crushed TO earth shall rise Ggainl
The eternal years Of God are hers:
While error, wounded, writhes in pain.
Aud dies amid her worshippers."