Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-06

decaI. Now, if you do not understand this, ask
Know Nothing, and he will explain the prophecy.
The bull OF the Pope seems to have disturbed
bis brain beyond measure. ] am not surprised at
the result II question concerning the oath Of
the Romish bishops of America, as propOunded by
the Gazette, has sienced the Union and american,
the wonder is that bull of the Pope did not de-
prive two bright eyed boys" of their father,
leaving the goddess of liberty and the anti~Ameris
cans to mourn their loss
The case runs thus: Mr.. Davidson becomes the
advocate of Popery, and inform him that the
Sovereign Poutif declares that Protestant mothers
are ccncubines, and their children bastards; that
be writes on the brow of his advocate "a bastard,
and on the grave of his mother "a concubinen
Mr. Davidson responds "Could they be injured in
either case they suffer more from the bad taste of
Mr. Chapman than the denunciation Of the Pope"
The word taste is as much out of place 10 the SEN
tence, as gold ring on the finger Of en- angel.
Mr. Chapman has had opportunities to know what
taste is, and refinement too which Mr. Davidson
has not had, and besides, he is somewhat older,
and consequently declines to receive him as an in
structor. If say all the inhabitants of the county
in which Mr.. Davidson resides as base the
devil can make them, especially the anti-American
portion, and in the course of time one of the
county becomes public pleader for my general
character against the rest, would not Mr.. Davidson
be jutifed in saying: 81 surprised at you, sir;
Mr.. Chapman writes on your brow that you are a
base mani"
The Pope, by bull lately published, writes on
the grave of my mother, "a concubine," and on
the grave Of my sister, "a BASTARD" and this is
why stand shocked at men who defend him who
thus speaks Of all their mothers and sisters. A
bull of the Pope, be it remembered is of much
more importance than the Law of the land to a
Romsnst, for the former ia forever, the latter for
the time beng. In view of this, shall envy
the feelings of those Protestant mothers who will
listen to a defence OF the Pope, who decides that
they are in "a state of miserable concubnage"
would not advise my sister to kill the Pope, cruz
city Cardinals or prosecute Catholics" but would
advise her, if Mr.. Davidson should pass by the
door, after defending the Holy Father who decides
she is bastard, to throw right on his head tub
full of backyard water.
l wonld look out of the window of my study,
and just for the righteousness of the act ask, whos
afraid?' Mr.. James Il. Davidson, ct id genus Onne.
Now, this is what Solomon calls answering man
according to his deserving.
He laughs right out, and in common with the
antiAmericans, cracks his silly wit over the idea
of the fear expressed concerning Popery. Well,
if ever Jas. L. Chapman uttered truth, he will now
add another item to the record namely: that there
are men of this generation who will not taste of
death until they see the flames Of burning houses,
and men slaughtered like sheep by butcher and
Popery will be at the bottom Of all. The principle
involved will force itself upon the American peo-
pie, whether ready to meet it or not. You might
as well try to chain the lightning as to check it.
Say to the Mississippi 60 back, but it will not obey.
Only one thing dispense the cloud, namely:
convention of the Romish clergy declaring the de-
csions of the councils void, and asking release
from that oath which binds them to "persecute and
attack heretics" Protestants know the history of
the past, and will be governed by its testimony.
The idea of living at ease among men who are
under oath to "persecu:e and attack" u.s. whether
we walk or sleep, fast or pray, is not only superla
lively ridiculous, but involves idea against which
every record of the past bearing on the subject
faithfully warns US. would not injure one hair
in the head of Romanist, and as to persecution,
l abhor it. l but ask at his hand what he shall
receive from mine. Such is the character of my
creed in this particular.
Respected, reader, you must once more accom-
in nd aalip Ion tba
metropolis of generous old Kentucky, wickedly
called by Mr.. Davidson, "she city Of riots" To
make the scene l wish to bring to view, complete,
| shall speak and act nhabitant of another
world, far removed from earthly strife. look down
my bright-eyed boy attending to the erection Of
my tombstone, according to the direction given on
the mount Of death, and bless him with an angels
blessing. see his youthful tears falling like dew.
drops from rose, while unutterabs emotions crowd
his tender heart. He meditates my last request,
and in humble prayer asks the God of Washington
TO make him what his father wished a true Amer
lean. Sabbath after Sabbath see him visiting my
grave among the peaceful brotherhood Of the dead,
and embalming it with godlike affection the purity
of which but heaven knows. In the course OF time
perceive man from Tennessee wandering through
the estate Of death, contemplating the memorials Of
those who sleep in hope, and know q waking. Two
boys are with him, sons Of love, deeply impressed
with the solemnsy Of the occasion, and the object
of their visit All they lack, and this is much,
father with an American soul. see him passing
the tombs Of men who had coolly contemplated the
murder Of Americans by birth and education, and
hear him say to the innocent unsuspsctng ones,
in despite of the testimony Of the living, "Ameri
canism, my children, was the cause of the IN.
timely fate Of those who repose here" By
heavenly permission / come down as an angel
guide to him who feels the loss OF his father, and
lives to cultivate undying love to the Institutions
of his native land. fad him entering the gate
Of the Louisville graveyard, and unperceived aud
unknown l accompany him in his sorroWful and
reverential walk through shrubs and flowers, and
the mounds of the rich and poor the statesman and
peasant, now alike in condition, and heirs Of un.
broken quiet. l see Mr.. Davidson about TO de-
part, aud mourn over the baneful effect of his
conversation on the minds OF his children. As il
moved by an impulse from above, l inwardly ex-
claim: There goes man who calls himself Pro
testant, but who is traitor to principles baptized
by the blood OF ma-tyrs-an Irishman without
heart, an ensmy to those no ought to esteem and
love- one whose patriotism is confined to the narrow
limits Of personal REASONS" yet, for the sake of
Knox, to whom he traces the faith of his ancestors
| wish him well, and hope that his end may be that
Of peace"
Having spoken an inhAbitant Of another world,
| shall nov close as one Of this. Here leave Mr.
Davidson, expressing my grateful thanks TO the ed
tors Of the Patriot for allowing me to occspy SO
much space 10 their valuable paper. When men
forget the respect due to u minister, aud one OF