Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-08
Letter from Rev. J. l.. Chapman,

Letter from new - lie ShoPAhH"'
To the Editors of Tie Nashville Patriot:
Gentemeu-I see in your paper of April 4th, a
communication from Mr. Davidson, in which there
is not the slightest evidence of challenge to man
kind in general, leaving out of the question my
self in particular. Mr.. Davidson seems very much
reioiced at the idea of the Redeemer's Kingdom be
ing so far advanced in its spiritual and temporal
affairs, that minister afford to leave the altar
for a conflict about the governmental affairs OF this
world too rejoice, greatly rejoice, not in that,
but this that Paul appeal to the court OF Caesar
and there defend the honor Of his cause, and the
glory Of his mission
Professionalism is so far advanced at present, that
men, who. a few years ago, groaned in spirit over
the political influence of Romanism, can now afford
to help the old man at Rome to pull his OK out OF
the ditch. In this they show their beautiful devo-
ton to profession and principle, that they mean
what they say, and strictly comply with their deca
rations and prayers Under such circumstances,
cannot well afford to carry the war into Africa
to assail the uncircumcised hosts of the Phstines?
Shin fame And had INDUCED the thought, that
ant name, would, in the trying hour, give evidence
to the world,
THAT Antrum's men went down the glen
With Gags and trumpets gay
That prentice boys amid the noise,
We're foremost in the fray;"
But time has convinced me | was mistaken. Mr..
Davidson says 81 profess to be Wing" To this
reply, another strong evidence OF the corruption
of anti Americanism. 1t has Wing for a leader,
because it but advocates one NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
shall not govern America. Let it name another,
and shall record it. / feel somewhat mortified,
however, 70 find an educated lrishman in such hx'
What does this mean? 81 have promised" says
! Nr Davidson, ITO take a part in the Presidential
canvass" As an elector, presume. "a Wing, a
/ Clay Nhig," under promise TO the antiNAmerlcans
TO take part in the Presidential canvass. In order
70 make things appear in perfect harmony, to sho"
the world that they are Democrats, what they have
always been, Sumner ought to be sent for, and q
"Free German" and "Turner," and then the
chariot of anti Arericanism would present great
attractions to the people Of Tennessee.
Mr.. Davidson thinks that the "being and over
ruling Providence of God" ought not to be dis
cussed. Little as he may think of the matter. tb,
anti. American Convention at Cincinnati May next
dare not make platform having in its first article
veneration to the God of Christians. Why? Ther'
are 200 600 German voters in this country, and
must put up with their creeds after the fashion o
the anti mericAns OF Tennessee with the Clay
Whiggery OF Mr.. Davidson. A large portion o
them believe thus ave hold the Sabbath law
thanksgiving DAYS, prayers in Congress, the Bibl
in public schools, as an open violation Of huma
rights, and demand their removal" What next
This: ave consider slavery TO be political an
moral cancer" Bravol
presume that the members of the various church
es who vote the anti American ticket, will pray mos
sincerely for revival next summer, after learnin
that their party dare not acknow ledge God in thei
plstform-that mtdel Germans must be pleased
even At the expense of Christianity itself II the