Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-06
Fran the Baltimore Patriot.

My Reasons for Deserving the wings.
MessrS Editors and FelLOU- Citizens of the
United States Of North America, Western
Continent.
l much regret the necessity which impels the
dreadful announcement | about to make.
hesitate in view of the commotion 1t will produce
throughout the civilized world and the mournful
sensation it WILL of course excite among my ancient
coniederates. l realize for the first time in the
course Of nv magnificent the oppressiveness
of that vast responsibility which is incident to
great and popular men, and sincerely deplore the
hour when fate's unerrng hand snatched me from
the solitude OF private life, to attend to the great To-
terests OF my country. But sympathizing with my
country's veal, it behOoves me, this solemn oc
casion to grace her sacred altar with the sacrifice
Of all my ancient ties and tender recocctions, and
proclaim in tones that quake the deep walls of the
nation, that have kicked the traces and with
drawn forever from the "0ld. Line Wing Party I"
vet my hand trembles and my tongue falters as
pronounce the dolorOus vaediction:
'The last link is broken that bound me to thee!n
For many, MANY years have borne aborious
completely with that venerable clan, and in barr
rooms under lamp>posts, and in the market place.
maintained its pretensions and defended its dog
mas Thousands OF bunged eyes and mashed noses
have worn for its sake, and many "grievous and
dshonorable" visitation of shoe leather suffered in
its cause. Twice have been belsbored with noxi.
Gus eggs beneath its banners; twice ridden on
rail for carrong the music OF its creed; thrice
"iugged," and that rustly, for battling the Toe
aud all for what To realize at last neglect and
insult.
The intelligent world is assuredly aware that
entered the arena with high hopes aud brilliant en-
ergies and with an eye directly upon the Presiden.
CIV, was undergoing the usual probation in minor
Offices when the sudden dilapidatiOn of the Wing
party quietly deposited me upon the shelf This
recluseness cordially embraced and resolved upon
a quiet repose until our recuperated energies again
summoned me TO actiOn.-But alas | how vain are
human calculations. Turning in my quarters to
take view OF things one beautiful morning, | be-
held with stupid amazement the endorsement OF Mr.
Fillmore by the "Old Line Wing partyl" pre-
ierred doubling nv senses, regarding il as wholly
impossible that any decided action could be had
without, at least consulting ME- Aware of the SER
vice rendered it, and cogniZant Of my expectations
IN consequence, Regarded the old Wing party in.
capable OF any movement so obivious of my inter.
ests This frail hope l fondly cherished" until
the action Of the Convention in this city opened my
ewes to the appalling fact that the sold Line
Whigs" with Mr.. Fillmore "in company" we're
gliding swmmingly on, leaving me 10 contemptu-
Gus isolation trundle at leisure down the gutter of
time.
IL is unnecessary to assure you that felt such
neglect keenly, and allude to ii now with virtuous
Indignation.
We may regard as an obvious proposition the
universally received idea, that the Of all great
men is the good Of The co,nitry." Is is perhaps
equally apparent that comparatively little, If any,
GOOD is effected by any man, however great, who
happens to be identified with the weaker party.
Therefore, as the Wing party is evidently doomed
20 defeat, il becomes me, in Difference 10 my below
ed country its glorious Institutions and dearly booV
ed people, 20 sufocate my predictions, and wheel
into the ranks of the great, conservative, HOLY,
Democratic party. And now desire il particulars
ly understood that all my, iies hbeis SCANDAL and
abuse Of the ssinted Jackson and the Democratic
party 81 large, are hereby revoked, and Of non.ef-
feet, and the same are hereby impedly brought to
bear upou TO discover aud annihilae Willard Fill
more aud his eAiIih crew known as the Old Line
Wig Party.
repeat the deep regret with which level this
thunder bolt l know the terrible destruction Il
must inevitably minister 10 my ancient partisans.
Bug, tell it not in Galh"--they have closed their
ears TO my Sounseis their eyes to my superior sta.
ture; and with miraculous perverseness- "proclaim
il not in the OF AskalOn are 'sOne dead"
to my political Interests. Patriotism, gentle
men, leaves me no alternative.
But ! could have paused here, aud with tender
forgiveness gathered them again under my protec-
live wings. In sober truth, the sweeping pinions
OF my magnanimOus soul were already spread,
~hen journals OF this detestsbe party, wit9 diebo-
cal malice. associated my irreproachable naHse with
that odious term OF utter obsoetion- OldFagy, and
With incompatible gravity, assumed the arrange
ment OF nv political obsequies. Sirs, such etfront
cry : as climatic could never brook L. IL struck
20 the bottom Of my volcanic soa, and stirred up is
very drsgs like a toddy-stiek Ny indignation eal-
minated-my deiccsiou VAS eompete. And nos
let the Wing armament be hung with crape-bring
out their big gun and load il with saw dust 10 The
muzzie; for 10 the future, shah this great eoantry
be TAKEN Of On Democratic principles, By your
insineibie foe, DOUGHRACE.
p. s-"LondOn Times" and "lndepsadeace
Beige, please eopyI
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Louis Napoleon, Count Nesselrode and Lord Pal
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