Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-10-26
THE DAY AND THE HOURI TOTHEDE=
MOCRACH OE TENNESSEEi


MOCRACY OF TENNESSEE
Almost before these lines can meet the eyes OF
our readsrs in some portions OF the State, the great
Presidential battle of the 4th proxiao will have
been fought and won. There is no longer one
moment to be lost in hesitation or delay. Demo-
drafts the last hours in which you can work for
your cherished and tme-honored principle are ra-
pidly flying and will soon be passed. Never be-
fore have you been summoned by more solemn
considerations, by mightier motives, than those
which appeal to you in the present canvass to rise
90 one man in your strength, and smite down at
the ballot box the corrupt intrigues and the nsid-
ious Vaccinations by which the leaders of know
nothingism and black republicanism are seeking to
cheat you out OF all that you hold dear and sacred
in the policy and government of your country
involving as it does the Constitution itself and, we
seriously believe, the perpetustion of our republic
can system.
Remember that government ia an institution of
man, and that our republican system depends on
the virtue, intelligence and vigilance of the peo-
pie.
Remember that liberty comes not as the air comes;
but has been the result Of labor, and toll, and
blood of our fathers and was transmitted to US in
trust for Posterity heritage to all the world
that choose to share its privileges and enjoy its
blessings.
Remember that no where else on the nabita-
bic globe is the right of the people to govern them
selves recognised and practically applied.
Remember that the history Of the world shows
that wealth, and greatness, and prosperity, and
power, are not sufficient to secure stability to
nstion--:hat its perpetuty depends upon its adj
ministration-snd that as other governments have
had their rise, prosperity and decay, ours, also,
msy sink beneath the waves of popular commo-
ton and be lost to humanity, unless preserved by
the wisdom virtue, and wstchfuI patriotism of the
masses.
Remember that well regulated liberty und are
correct and happy form of government is more
valuable heritage to transmit to your children than
all the wealth and honors that the most successful
can accumulate.
Remember, that the right of property, liberty of
conscience, liberty of action social order peace
at home and tranquility abroad, are all involved in
a proper administration of the government.
Remember, that each and all of these are now
pending before the country, threatened with SUBJ
version from crszied laustcism, from 'intoler.pt |
bigotry, from long cherished prejudiees, from reck
less ambition and from unprincipled demsgogues. |
Remember, that the price of liberty is eternal |
vigilance" that in an hour of danger, reposs is
weakness, and Indifference is criminal
Remember, that our opponents are struggling
with that desperation whose only alternative is
victory or death" that their work is in secret,
their councils in darkness, their notive.power in
paths, their organization complete.
Remembering these things, resolve to meet the
crisis like men and like patriots. Make the
welfare Of your country your leading thought BY