Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-07-02
For the Fayetteville Observer
MACEDONIA, Tenn.

few subjects more interesting, none
more essential to the happiness Of
the American people, than the sub
|ject Of applause. II should be the
worlds desire. Yet there is not one
|of a thousand thpt knows wherein
applause consists. To be regardless
lof public opinion, or to the valuation
in which We are held by others, shows
anything rather than a good and rnu-
nifcent spirit. Is it not the indi-
cation Of a diss:pated, Insignificant
character. without principle, and con-
sequently without shame? A young
man is on the brink Of shame and
degradation when he can say without
betraying shame or confusion. Il
don't cafe what others think Of me"
And to have the right regard to
public opinion, is one principle. to
make TINT opinion eur value Of &C.
tion. is surely another. Which is
the one We may support without con-
trhdictioD, with. the purest virtue,
and the most unshrunk uprightness?
The other 10 oae we cannot embrace;
if We do, there will be another fer.
saking Of principle and contempt Of
duty. Young men whose great in
tentions are to please, who make the
notions and favor OF deeds, ere ready
TO take any sentiments, or follow
any course of conduct, however con-
Trajectory and criminal, just go it be
popular. lp every sudden rise, their
first Interrogation is, v hat willmy fell
low men think and say Of me, if
accept this course, or that plan Of
conduct This speak from ohscr-
Ivation. have known both old and
young men within the last twelve
months yes, | might say within the
last great exciting canvass Ito turn
AGAINST their home-America, the
home Of the brave, and the land of
the free. ] say / have known them
SO very lately to turn against her
(America) and fight for Free Sellers,
and the base principles Of know
nothingism. which, if it bad result
ed in their favor, would have been
her utter ruin. Yes, she would have
been as one that was but is no more
These turn coats spoken of above,
a larger portion Of them prior to that
time we're Of good sound principles,
but for fear they would not be on the
popular side, let all holis loose and
took up the dark lantern without any
iligh! at either nothing to in
liuce them but want of popularity.
Now, Mr.. Editor, should We, as a
free and independent people, counte-
Enancs them? Let them seek it a.
mong their own holes. For such
linen as these are can never be trust.
ed; for they have no integrity and no
freedom of mind, to follow the die
tation Of true principles.
They are at the mercy Of every
accidental impulse and change of
popular opinion, and We can never
Hell whether they will be mouse, or
"a long tailed rat tomorrow, than you
can predict the course of the wind,
or what shape and attitude the clouds
will assume.
| And what are the consequences of
this foolish regard TO- the opinion Of
men. 1t is to lose the esteem of
The very men whom they thus at
tempt to please. Their want Of
principle and hollow heartedness are
easily perceived. Young men hard.
ly commit greater mistake, than
when they think of gaining the es.
TEEN of others. by yielding to their
desires contrary to their own duty
Now, young men, if you would
ever DO any good, take warning from
past events and stamp improvement
on the wings of time. Likewise pos
sess q moral courage. 1t is tie
want of this that leaves thousands to