Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-31
Memphis Eagle and Enquirer.


Memphis Eagle and Enquirer
The Hen. Jcre. Clemens Of Alabama has assn
med tho chief editorial control of ths popular
Journal. From his Introductory address--charac-
terised as il is by all tho force OF language and
grace Of style which distinguish the Ex-senator
from Alabama. we make the following extracts;
In battling against the misnamcd Democracy
shall certainly use every fair and honorable wca-
pom within my reach. shall endeavor To show
that the Democracy Of this day IL not the Democ-
racy Of Jefferson, or Madison or jackson and
that those who claim to be their followers. have
inherited neither their public virtues nor their
public sagacity Taking the Cincinnati llnliorm
~ the authorized exposition Of Democratic policy
lat least until they build up new one)--l shall
hold them accountable for the evils that have
grown out OF it, and for those that yet to come
But do not propose to pursue them beyond aust
accountability; nor to imputc to them offences oil
which they are not guilty: nor 10 degrade an open
and manly warfare, by fishing up opprobrious cp.
itbets, from the sewers Of the vocabulary. I" hnrl
indiscrimipHtey at all those who may happen TO
differ from me in opinion. ! believe that the
strongest force of argument is perfectly consistent
with the millcst form Of language. and that it is
not at all necessary for partisan Editor to forget
that he is also u gentleman. Neither to offer, nor
" tolerate wanton indignity il tho true rule, in
Editorial rs well in social life. AT least that IL
my opinion and those who know me need no as
surance that will act IN to it.
In tho contest going between the different
wings or fractions, Of the Democratic party feel
no interest, and desire To take W part. All oi
them advocate principles that lighting TO the
prosperity and dangerous to the perpetuity OF the
Union. Their quarrels only increase the number
of their heresics, each division, when it sets up
for ITSELF adds now plank to the platform. while
none tear away the old ones Thus Mr.. Douglas,
to promote his local popularity, bronehes the mon
strous doctrine that the people Of n Territory have
the power 10 abrogate constitutional right. and
in effect set at naught the decisions of our highest
judicial tribunal. Mr.. Buchanan. to strengthen
his lettering power. asserts and exercises tho
right to levy tax upon his army ofoihce holders
for the av1wcd purpose Of controlling by moneya
State election; and neither makes the poor amends
of regulating some older sin, willie taking tho
new one to his bosom. These examples are given
by way of illustration. The objection applies To
the whole rnrty, or rather 10 all their party lead
ers; and, 10 those who think AZ do, an alliance
with either fraction is impossible.
Thore is still another class Of Democratic politi
clans with whom no one will suspect me oi feeling
any sympathy. and whose numbers. hope,nrc Ia"
small and insignificant to call for serious oppos
ton allude 10 tho dsunioniss. PR Sc: those who
look TO civil discord ms blessing and to iratcrnn
condemnation ~ wasto upon mon who are 80 ms
guided. This Union is the rock Of our salvation
Not our own hopes only, but the hopes OF mankind
depend upon its preservation. Here alone the foot
Of the oppressor has never trod. Hare alone the
clank of iyrant's chain was never heard. Let us
keep this continent free. aud unrolluted by law
less ANARCHY or selfish dcspotism. Let us pre-
serve spot Of Earth upon which the angels can
lock down and no, blush for the degenerncy of
race originally created but little lower than
themselves. No human wisdom is lnfallble-no
human Justice is perfect. Occasional trials we
must expect Ia encounter. Occasional grievances
we should be prepared to bear. Sometimes impa-
tient muflnur. will arise and angry complaints
will le made tnt let US keep always alive ard
burning in aur bos"ms. an uu-wcrsing fidelity I"
the Union our fathers formed, and an unabntcl
love for tho Constitution by which 1t cemcutcd.
What Railroads have Done for Nashville,
The Nashville Tennessee News, by the follow
ing simple statement Of facts, Iironaunces the best
euogy upon Internal improvements that could be
written
Thirty-four years ago, Eandal MtGayoek Was
Mayor Of Nashville--a village containing about
1880 persons, without even turnpike approach
lug it, NV. his grand nephew, Randall W Nj
Gavock. is Mayor Of Nashville city with $4,000
inhabitants approached at three points by ral-
ROADS, ana with several DINERS III contemporaries
What Nashville may be thirty four years hence,
none of US can realize. in our highest anticipa-
tons Of progress.
We have received a pamphlet copy Of an article
in the January number OF De Bows Review. ON
tho subject of Overland and Ocean Routes be-
tween the Southwest and Europe" and kindred
topics in which the whole question is most ably
and deliberately discussed. We shall take an early
opportunity Of introducing to our readers some
extracts from this interesting paper.
We have also received the Report of Com
mttee OF tho Chamber of Commerce, Of New York,
on Canal Navigation by Steam The Report is
very entertaining and instructive, and We shall
be pleased when we have greater leisure and
space at our command, to present some ofits facts
and conclusions TO our readers.
From Geographic despatch in yesterdays pa
per, it will be seen that another schooner has es-
capped from New Orleans with 6llil,nsters for Nj
caragua. Gen. Walker is supposed to be some
where in the vicinity of Mobile.
Rlcm AND DESPERATELY ARMED BEGGAR.--A
German, aged about 70, and named Benedict
Shelley, came to the city on Christmas day. and
took lodgings in the Central guard house. lie was
loaded down with beggars' traps, and looked as
poor poor could be.