The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1865-12-08

courage his aspirations aud excite his ambi-
ton, furnish him with the means Of attain.
ing q consciousness of his powers, signif-
canoe, and accountability Then, ifhe proves
that being possessing energies of mind capa-
BILE OF attaining the highest intelligence as
he is claimed TO be, we will DO more than re-
paid for our exertions in his behalf We
know no better method of inaugurating this
era of political equality than by clothing the
African with the vesture of power. 1t will
call his mental resourcesskto immediate re-
! QUESTION! Understanding the an,mus and
necessities of his fellows, he can lsS9ur more
efectually for their anelioration and 'advance-
ment. "This Is the black mans country as
well as the Whites" and since he has fought
for its liberties, he has the blood purchased
prcrogative to aspire to its Offices Of trust and
power. Then let an African Hercules cleanse
our Augcan stables from the accumulated filth
| of nearly a century of Anglo-Saxon rule, and
make them redolent with the odours of Etho-
pea.
The abilities of Frederick Douglass of New
York, are equal TO this stupendous undertake
ing. lie performed invaluable services in. dc
liyering his race from.its degrading enthrall-
ment. lie is the acknowledged champion Of
the Rights of man on this side the Atlantic.
Possessing brilliant talents, and deeply vers-
ed in the history of the country, he would
bring to the chief magistracy, a rare amount
of political love and diplomatic skill, That
broad comprehensive equality, and liberal ex-
pansiye craftsmanship, which have made
Hayt, st. Domingo and Liberia powerful
Kingdoms, would become the pillars of the
Republic. The boosted achievements by this
grand consumation. The glores of new
civilization, untarnished by relies of the bar
barrie past would dawn in bright eaulgence
upon this henighted land.
The Anglo-Saxons of every name and
tongue, would crowd to the overshadowing
ensign of Ethiopian domination. Distant
shores would hear the enhancing chorus Of
swelling strains and bursting ballelujahs, to
the honor of the throngng victories of Afric
genius,
The elevation of Douglass to the Prcsidens,
cy, would have a great moral effect. The
world would have n living evidence OF the
criminality of enthralling the intelligent ca
paci,ies of man, and Of the loss it has suffer
cd by it, as Douglass is true representative
of the intelligence which his race can attain,
by an untram.lled cultivation Of their facul-
ties. His election would do moro to remove
the senscless prcjudices and animosities
against his people, than million Of such
anti-slavery productions like Uncle Toms
Cabin.
Most assuredly, no disasters and blunders
| would attend Mr. Douglass administration,
other than those which arise from human
short sigbtcdness and fallibility
Discretion and judgment are implanted in
the moral nature Of man, and teach him that
his fiuc felicity and welfare depend absolute
y upon astrct conformity to their indications
of duty They restrain his adherence to UNI
just and pernicious principles Of action, and
constrain him to bold and Jealous cspnusal
Of those which arc upright, and conducive TO
| his interests. They are faithful sentinels,
warning him of approaching pcrils and do
livering him from ruinouS besetments' Doug
lass has displayed these characteristics in
wonderful prominence through his cventiul
and romantic life.
| 1t is proper to state in the close of this
article, that there has been lately discovered,
upon the shores of Africa, new race Of be-
ings, called Tailed Timbuctoos, and that we
ARE decidedly opposed to their emigration to
this county to enjoy its greater advantages.
We sincerely believe it would be II serious
damage to the interests Of the colored COM
muni,y as they would be unwilling to nnil-
ate with beings of their own order, yet, re-
sembling so much the babboon. Besides, 1t
would smack too much Of novelty to he
agreeable, to mako the amusing deviation, in
the formation Of our sitting Injuries, to ae-
commodate their phenomena. We hope Mr..
Douglass will perceive it to be to his interest
to oppose emigration, and in the event he
does, no reason is plausible to doubt his cleo
ton. THE world still moves, said Calico
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DtSy" The absence OF the Editor in Knox
Vile caused the paper to be delayed one day
later this week thus usual.