Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-25
Tho Prospect.

We have no disposition 10 indulge Fancy
Sketches in regard to the contest now going
on in this State, or to mslcad our readers
with idle boasts about the result, now close
at hand. The game of Jr0g is one belonging
peculiarly TO the democratic press, and we
are willing they should play it to their hearts
content. 1t is proper. however, to tahe
candid and unparalleled view of the field OF
battle, ard give our friends such words OF
cheer and encouragement as the prospect
may Justify. We propose to do this briefly
and simply. To begin with cur own imme-
date section, we have never seen our friends
in better spirits or more confident of success
"a great point gained. They have generally
turned out to hear the candidates discuss the
issues. and so far as we have been able to
learn were satisfied with the result of the
discussions As regards the candidates tor
Governor, they. in common with many demo-
Gratis, are satisfied that Netherland is right on
the currency, and that his opponent is wrong.
That being true. and the question one of
vital interest TO the people. we know what
we say when we assert that the Opposition
candidate will make a handsome gain IN
lower East Tennessee. In reference to the
Congressional contest, Col. Brabson has con-
Quoted the canvass with much energy and
ability-be has satisfied the people that
there is great wrong in the administration OF
DuDllC dtltlIs, thtt ~ CuduRc VI ahu pciiSy
is absolutely necessary to healthier and
purer tone of government, and that his COM
petitor endorsing as he does to the fullest
extent the Administration and leaders OF his
party and all their extravagances, should no
longer be entrusted with the Interests OF this
district, and should be permitted To remain
at home to repose upon the laurels he has al
ready achieved, be they green or otherwise.
In word, candidly and honestly spoken,
our information from every county in the
District assures us that Brabson's chances OF
an election are highly fatteriDg, aud such as
lead us to believe he will be elected. In the
Legislative elections, we think we can safely
count upon making q nett gain of two repre-
sentatives and one Senator in Lower East
Teunessee-no more, no less. Such is our
opinion of the prospect in this section at this
time, and il is cheering enough. But cheer
Ing as ii is, our friends must not relax their
efforts or rest from their labors. The leaders
and minute men OF the dominant party are at
work like beavers, and they will continue to
work until the polls are closed on the elcc-
ton day. Unless they are met by CORE
spending efforts and unceasing watchtulness,
all the good already done may be lost. and
the present cheering prospect terminate IN an
inglorious result Our friends here, and ev-
erywhere, owe it to themselves and To the
best interests OF the Commonwealth. 10 see
that the vote Is iuit, entire, compiete-tnht
no Que IL permitted to be absent who can get
to the polls. Ifthey will do that ali will be
weli-if not, all the labor OF The canvass will
be thrown away, and the fruit now within
their reach will be snatched from their grasp.
Let them remember that this contest involves
an important question Of State policy
question far above the spoils and emolu-
meuts of oftice-that of the currcncy-wheth-
or We shall have sound paper currency
convertible into gold and silver at pleasure,
or shall be thrown upon the untrisd sea ol
an exclusive hard moaey experiment-an ex-
pertinent which will result in distress aud en-
barrassment, in damming up all the channels
of business, aud depEeciatiag property, labor,
and all the products and resources OF ouE
present prosperous Commonwealth SO much
tor our own Immediate section.
In upper East Tennessee our friends pre-
dics large and hsayy gains. There have been
our harvest losses In East Tennessee, and
there We must make our heaviest gains. From
all We can learn Il will be dane. From
Middle aud West Tennessee the reports are
truly cheering. Within The last two weeks
we have received letters iron both these Di-
visions, written by cool. calculating men,
counting upon heavy gains, aud showing
that the people, the real people, are thorough
| ~ aroused 10 the Importance OF the contest
and determined TO pat down the rule and
ruin policy Of the leaders OF the democratic