Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-15
To MY Countrymen.


lieve that address, put forth by me, the eldest
son of the founder Of the Wing party in the United
States, would be productive of good, and might
tend to induce many to give that calm reflection to
the present political condition of our beloved coun
try, which it imperatvely demands; notwithstan-
ding the objections which present themselves to me
aud which are many and grave. have determined
from sense of duty, to comply with their wishes;
to appeal to the patriotism of my fellow
and, if my warning voice may be heard in this mo-
mentous crisis, TO urge upon them the selection Of
such candidates for the Presidency and Vie Pres-
dency OF the United States as can alone give per-
nanence to our institutions. and bring peace to our
distracted country.
. Content TO remain in the situation in which Pro.
violence has placed me, have never aspired to any
political Office. have, however, from my position,
an acquaintance with the public men Of the United
States and their political histories, which few, other.
wise situated, could have..obtaned.
We are called upon to select between James Bu-
cbanan, Willard Fillmore, and Col. John c. Free
mont for the next Presidency. As for the last nam
ed of these gentlemen, have been unable vet to
learn upon what considerations his friends base his
claims. 1t is but the madness of party spirit and
sectionalism which could attempt the elevation of
such a man to the high office to which he as
pires.
Ny father thought Buchanan weak and corrupt;
o..
have seen no reason to vary my opinion from his.
Mixed up as he is, in the old Bargain and Corrup-
ton" plot bis card to the Telegraph newspaper in
July, 1927 in which he says, Il attempt not to give
the words, but the substance) "Mr Adams has
been elected to the Presidency by Mr. Clay's sgen.
cy; Mr.. Clay has been appointed Secretary of State
by Mr.. Adams; the people will draw their own in
ferences" his attempts to prove in public speeches
in 1914, in Pennsylvania, that Mr.. Polk was a bet
ter Tariff man thaniNr. Clay, furnish such damn.
ing record of weakness and corruption, that CAM
not conceive, how even any Democrat Of the old
line, mean Jackson Democrat, could give him his
support WHO could believe, then, that any old
line Wing, any friend of my father, would be found
enlisted in his cause?
Whether as author or signer Of the 0stend Man.
festo he has shown an utter want of those states
manlike qualities which are requisite in President
of the United States.
The time has come, when every lover of his
country should speak out boldly and fearessly.
shall not shrink from the duty. Too much is at
stake, TO tolerate silence in any one who is inform
ed as to the political histories of either Mr. Fill
more or Mr. Buchanan. Col Fremont has none.
Turn we now to Willard Fillmore Hyperion to
a Satyr. By the act of Providence called to the
Presidency of the United States, we see him nas
tional and conservative in all upholding
the Constitution, carrying out its compromises; at
tending to the interests of every section; respected
both at home and abroad. On the completion Of
his term, hailed by honest Wings and honest De-
mOcrsts everywhere, with ''wel done thou good
and faithful servant" &c.
Can an American public halt in its opinion bet
ween such men? Is Slavary Agitation never to be
put to rest? Is Squatter Sovereignty and Filibus-
terism to be tolerated by free aud enlightened Anne
ricans? ESau like, we ready to sell our BIRTH
rights for mess of pottage? Forbid it Almighty
God
Away with the wretched plea of availability Let
US do what is right and look to God with honest
consciences for the result.
To the old line Wings of the Ashland District,
take leave to say, honor them for their course In
their own approving conscences they already feel
their reward. They want no Offices, they have ac-
ted for the good OF their country, and they have
come nobly up to the work. No cry of availabil-
ty could swerve them. In pledging their support
of Mr.. Fillmore they do only what their old
leader would do, with all his might, could he now
once more address his country.
write warmly, for / feel deeply the Importance
of the crisis through which we are to pass be
leVe the spirits Of the just made perfect, if they
are ever permitted to look down upon the affairs OF
this earth, are now bending their approving glances
upon the efforts of the friends of Fillmore and DON
elson, to elevate to the high offices of President
and Vice President those distinguished and trust
"OIbhg Cibi1Oho.
Look at Kansas what has caused the state of
things being enacted there? Is it not the weak
and imbecile administration of Franklin Pierce?
Has not James Buchanan adopted the acts of his
administration as part of his PLATFORM And can
our abused country submit to such another admin
istraIion for four years longep
Away with such miserable abortions In Willard
Fillmore we have a statesman calm and wise, ard
fearless who can still the elements of discord and
advance the best interests Of our country.
Brothers OF the American party, stand to your
arms and be of good cheer National and conser-
vative men throughout the land are gathering to
our standard few weeks, trust, will produce
such results shall forever put to rest sectonal-
ism, Fillibusterism, Squatter Sovereignty and eve
~ thing that shall tend to the integrity bar
mony aud peace Of this glorious confederacy.
Respectfully your ob't. serv't
TH0S Ii. CLAY,
Grand President of The Council OF KY.
MANSFIELD, Sept. 9Th, 1885,