The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-09-19

balderdash-such vile Jcsuitry II De-
only worthy 10 stamp Tie atrociousncss
Of the cause it seeks 70 Justify.
But, to return; il is true that Mr.
Lincoln was elected He was elected
according TO The forms OF the constitu-
ton, by the voice Of the people, and, be-
ing SO elected, is entitled to BE- respected
and obcyed in the exercise Of lawful au-
thority. / for one will respect and obey
him within this limit, and will do what
l can, properly, TO inspire others with
sentiments that will prompt them TO do
the same. To repudiate his authority is
to repudate the authority Of the people,
and the sanctions Of constitution and
law aud deserves to be punished, and
will be punished wherever the arm Of the
government ear be extended No per-
sonal or party objection TO him will be
allowed 10 make nugatory his jCst au-
thority, but all will be aliic bound bv it.
10 is objected, however, that he called
forth seventy five thousand men 70 make
war upon the South Nothing more false.
In pursuance Of competent authority, he
first called out seyenty-fiye thousand
men, next five hundred thouqand. and
more recently six hundred thousand
And why did he do so (? ls any man So
ignorant as not 10 know, or so false as TO
deny he knows Does not every one
know that he did il in the performance
of q solemn duty, for the purpose Of pre-
serving the government which he had
sworn TO support and maintain from over
throw by conspirators and traitors /?
Docs not every one know this?
At the time the first call was made. the
rebels had torn down the colors of the
United States which ioatcd over Castle
! Pinckncy-4lad seized minis, forts. arms.
and public vessels belonging TO the United
| States, in several States, and il was high
time that he did what he was ccnsured
for. II he had done less he would have
been as guilty az his predecessor, and de-
serving Of removal from Office and pun
ishment for his recreancy. You will re-
member that governments, like individu-
! ais, have a right, and are under an obli-
CATION, to preserve themselves. Hence,
| President Lincoln was bound to do what
! he did. Cries OF Ycsw Eyes,
Complaints are heard of the conGecation
act; but are not those who are in rebel
| lion against the government fortunate
| that so mild-nay 50 nugatory--an act
has been passed. ConLlscation only fol-
! lows under the act, as | understand IT,.
after proofs and adjudication; and when
will these proofs and adjudication be
had All who are at all acquainted with
litigation, know that they must como
late, if at all, and, when como, are
more likely to be in favor Of individuals
than governments.
But, taking higher ground, is mott the
conGscation Of private property compc-
tent and frequently proper as a mode OF
warfare? Have not all belligerent SOY
ercigns, when occasion required. excrcis-
ed such power? Nay, did not the re-
bellious States sci the example? Did
they not in tho beginning, coniiscale
| debts due from their citizens TO those of
the loyal States, and appropriated the
same to public use? Have not the mill
tary authorities of those States every
where seized and coniiscatcd private
property belonging TO men suspected of
loyalty 10 the Federal Government
DO you not all know this? Have not
many Of you suffered as the victims Of
this practice? Cries, Many Of us
many" Then what has been done on
this subject is justified by principle and
the dictates Of sound policy. I speak
not of the details Of any law lat Of tho
principle and the occasional policy of
asserting the principle.
Tennesseeans, what have You gained
by this war? What have you gained by
the exchange of peaceful and fraternal
relations with your brethren of the North
for thc fierce strife and bloody conflict:
Look around and behold! The presence oi
great armies is wasting your country aud
rapidly reducing thousands to poverty
and dcstitution. Those who profess 90
be your peculiar friends have proved TO
be your worst enemies. Ever since the
insurgent armies have been driven back
their sympathizers rise up behind us and
burn your property, waste your fields
and pillage your houses. How mucl
cotton do you think has been thus de
sDruycd By rebel guerrillas? Cries
Millions-millions! Had we don,
this, what would have been the how
throughout geiela0mI We would have
been denounced with double emphasis as
, yaudals and robbers Yet this system o
pillage and destruction goes on, and NJ
other result follows il than ruin 10 indi
yiduals, for il can determine nothing be
tween cOntending hosts.
Tcnnesseeans, appeal TO you TO ris,
up and resist these bandits and robbers
You can better do this than we can, to
| you are acquainted with individuals
roads, and the country better than w
are. We will drive back the rebel armies
, and you must take care Of tho country
afterwards Every motive Of interest
, pride, and duty should prompt You Il
this.
However true il may be that Tennes
scans are not 10 be trusted in bad Caus
in the work Of treason--prove 10 th
3 world that Iennesseans are true 10 thei
f. old taduiOns-to their historical renowI
, to their fame as warriors and heroes
Prove that the ISLANDERS emanatng frOr
rebel camps, that Tennesseans are COW
ards, are false. Prove it by eNterminat
, ing their bandits from your land-b,
e massing and hurting yourselves as al
irresistible missile against the usurper
=. of your rightH and institutions. DO thi
, and you viii hasten the return OF pcac
z and its blessings to our afflicted an,
p unhappy land
Icnnesscans, your confidence has bee
{ abused by those whose false profession,
have gained your confidence. Aou hay,
been persuaded to believe that we lyer
t not only public enemies, but persona
% enemies; that we hated YOU and sough
% 10 degrade and enslaye you. Nothin
e more false have already explained I
; you our mission here, and that we on Is
D desire 10 restore the authority Of ON
p common government and friendly an
0 peaceful relations between bcligercn
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