The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-09-24
Plain Falk-Lovaltv

What is meant by The Phrase-loyalsy 70
the geUernment
Briefly, il means acquiescence in, and sup-
port Of that government aud its measuu es.
And the governing powers at Washing on
not only have a right 90 expect loyalty in
Southern States, but they have a right 10
use appropriate meaTs 70 secure that 10y
aliv; Tor, surely. a government may right y
see 10 il that al parts OF fhe country il con-
trolls, submits to its domination and scqui
esces in i 5 measures. Not to do so, would
be TO wink at and encourage degree OF in
subordinRton, that might, in the end result
in civh war or governmental overthrow.
And, 10 district or region where the spirit
Of resistance was but 50 lately mounting TO
the skies; where efforts were made 10 over
throw the long established ruling power, II
is only reasonable that government shou'
exercise a strict surveillance and pre- erye a
viRilsnt guard for is own interests.
These things being 20, aud it being con
coded. as doubtless IL is, that we are cub
iects Ct the Wa-hingion government
jewellers within the Union,-and amenahle
10 the government beneath which we reside
how can IL beOtherwise than just and proper
d acknowledge and manifest our allegiance
10 that government Either we owe fealiv
% the United States government or we do
not; II we do, is il unmanly 20 be open,
csndid, honest, and sincere in renderin e
obsisance aud exhibiting ioyalty3 II the
South is now q part Of the Union, is il recre
ancy b. the South 20 manifest loyalty 10 the
Union On the contrary, is not disloyalty
to the Union entirely autagonistic 10 the
best interests Of the South Must We not
look for nearly every blessing f national
and private character, 70 q genuine and bro
therly restoration aud ssceldancF OF those
Union-ties by which the country Is 20 be
rendered peaeeabie, quiet, prosperous, and
happy; by which civil sway is 10 be restored
and the rights Of ireemen once more securedf
What, then, is 20 be gained by a repug-
nance 10 yield sllegisnee 10 the ''powers
that be. or By even cullen acquiescencs
in the sway by which we are goyernedg
Why not, at once, With true manliness, ard
wi h a sincere and hearty acceptance OF the
new order Of tn ngs, manifest az unmistaku-
b e loyalty 10 the United states Govern
ment
A contrary course, in its very nature is
AID must be preiudicisl to the highest in
tercsts Of the South; for it initiates directly
with the divine, and therefore HHeTriag,
mandate which requires US q be willingly
subject 90 the everything power. Looking
into their conscience, ana glsncing from
thence 20 that burning throne on high from
whcace emanate al the DEGREES that christ
AlNuHs NlN-tAA eAstN " NANNf aAt ANAlAA
faithfully to regard, good men, fsithful citi-
Gems. and honest gentlemen may az receive
sufficient guarantees Tor an earnest and sin
core loyalty--au active cooperative allegi-
an e-to the 'spowers that be-"
Let US then not be lukevarBl In support
ing the Administration; but, uith outspoken
frankness, let us avow our discrimination 90
sustBin 10 and itt measures, Go advance its
schemes and strengthen lts ends.
6eorgians, especial for YOU Is this no
hour faltering--ao time for lingering
manifestation OF that spirit Of secession IN
which you once gloriei, but which now, ac-
cepiing, IS you DO, tie result Of the war,
you are willing 10 cschew. Hang forth no
doubtful colors. II you fre gong 20 reside
beneath the stars and stripes; if you expect
b continue within the pale Of the Uni IT,
then hesitate not 60 eNhibit an open and
frank loyalty 10 that Union; for this. homes
ty, patriotism aud religion Az require.
Your convention is toon 20 assemble; IL
will not be weakness there TO display a sub
missive spirit 10 the fortunes Of war; Il will
be a proper lsudable boldness--a suitable
and indicieus display Of statemanship-cor-
rest appreciation Of circums;ances-and s.
timely and auspicious manifestation Of your
love ior the South.-Moc0H Telegraph.