The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1867-11-22
FoR SHERIFF,
S. E.
The Political Campaign in lS6S.

The political conflicts ofths present year are
over, and the Democracy are jubilant over
what they are pleased to term " Radical re-
verses" The slim hope, which the issues Of
the recent elections have inspired of the
next Administration being Conservative, in
eluding both ihe Executive and Legislative
departments Of the Government, have thrill
ed them with frantic delight. The Demo-
cratic party is getting courageous. I: is
pressing its inquitiouS and destructive policy
with almost Supsr-human energy and zeal.
il is determined upon a thorough ~reOrgNni-
station Of the National Administration, Con-
gresS;-yes, the blOOd-thirsty and uerciless
Radical Congress shall no longer dictate to a
rebelliOuS and conquered people the terms
of q peaceful reunion and a permanent and
substantial restoration. The powers it has
msdly and ~despOtiely usurped shall be
Wrenehsd from its grasp by the SAmPSOnian
band of public sentiment.
This is the AreAdian dream Of illimitable
dominion and uncircumscribed glory that is
fitting before the Democratic vision in all
the scenic gorge0usness and grandeur of a
theatrical exhibition. And like a perform
Anee of the stage, it iS a pleasing representa-
tiOn Of what never has been and most prOba-
bly, never will be-a vapouIy Illusion, as de-
Osptive as . mirage Of the desert, leading on
the enchanted victim to the bittsrest grief
and disappointment The present animation
OF the Democracy is the apparent c~Onvale-
Scenee Of 3 dying body, determined to out
live its fatal malady. This party, a half
vital relic Of an age Of political barbarism
and degradation, is destined like all similar
iniquitieS and impediments to the progress
Of civil and political reformation and the
growth and nurture Of Republican princi-
Piles to perish from the face Of the earth.
Mankind from pole to pole, victimiEed by its
dsceptiops and outraged by It's injuries, will
oOnIiRn the lOathsome mass amid execrAtions
and curses deep, loud and long, to the sepul-
ehre Of crime, and hold an universal jubilee
over their salvation from Its fatal sway.
The elections which have passed away will
have the effect Of cementing and consolids-
ting The loyal element Of the country. The
oppressed aud dOWn-trodden Union men Of
the South and their brethren of the North
will clasp the hand Of fellowship in mutual
Of undying devotion to their prinei-
plsI, and ia the immortal strength and irwin
chile Talour Of Justice and Right, will &C.
the full and complies purposes Of
their God. ordained mission. The candidacy
Of General Grant for Chief Executive, BY a
nomination Of the Republican party, iS a
foregone conclusion, The mind Of the ma.
tion By the time the canvass 10 fully opened
viii be thoroughly indoctrinAisd In the only
system Of reconstruction that will give JUS
70 all, peace to the country and perma-
nsass 10 the Union. Al the head Of the
grad procession Of patriots Of every eondi-
tion And color, marching in most imposing
pageant 70 The rescue Of their imperilled
this great " bsnefselor Of bis race "
win Surmount sVsry obstacle, raEe every cit
Adsl, and put to ignOminious flight every
bat'AliOO Of the enemy. The granite bills or
New England, the ocean prairlss Of The west,
the savanuabS Of tina South aad the ice.
shores Of the North viii call him ~
preside over our national destlnios With sne
sOuuon voice Of reclamation. The Rspub-
States win stand srm a. Of
adama0t ths Southern wanderers will return,
pDsr ihstS temporary alteration, TO their ola
ersiu IN the political armament, and the
Ansfiean Uai0a will present an unbrOksn
'ordoa Of frss. psOud and prosperous com
nosvealih', care pFObably laIs Jgsev and
I" NJ hasylAsd." dissrsssA laEEards,-sF be-
the enlightened political sentiment, Of