Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1869-09-03
THE NEW PARTY MOVEMENT.
The Voice of the Tennessee Press-N
New Party Needed.
From he clarEsvlli, Chronicle, Aug. 81.


From 'he Clarksvie Chronicle, Aug. 81.
Our exchanges come to us filed with dis
Gu 'sions as TO the formation OF a new party
We have given some attention to the afgn-
ments pro. aud con-, and must say that We
have failed to discern any necessity for the
formation of new party, or indeed any
prupriety in such a step.
The Nashville Banner and Memphis Ava
Ianche-hoth supposed to be favorable to
Mr.. Etheridge's aspirations TO a seat in the
United States Senate-are regarded as
friendly TO the new party movement, whilst
other journals, esteemed not uuiriendlv to
Andrew John on's aspirations, seem rather
to discourage tie idea.
But who wants a n W party, aud what are
its objects There seem TO be certain men
who, At this particular juncture, are unable
10 lind any party Just suited to their minds
.-iastidious politicians who propose to form
IA new party for their special accommoda-
tion and convenience. One great difficulty
IN the way, as IL occurs to us, VIII be to
dnd mt mb, RS for the pew party after it is
formed. From what source is il proposed
~ draw the material, Tor the new party
How many Democrats are 50 much dissatis
ii ID with the Democ attic party as to be will
ling tv leave il and embark their fortunes
Ia the new craft I How many Republicans
are so disgusted with their party AS to des-
ire new organ'zAtion How many voters
are there outside of both the Democratic
aud Republican parties whose scIuplrs for
bid all utilization with eitherY THESE are
important qurstio IS. Who prop ,se, to an
swrr them 7 1t is very CERTAIN that the
NV party must draw its recruits from some
or all the sources suggested.
Composed Of the FOSSIL remains Of several
dead, aud the disappointed office. Sc, krrs
nf the two living parties, the new Organizl !.
zion in numbers might be- a respectable tea
party, but party In no other conceivable
+ se use, and might, perhaps, be able to mus
Ger recruits enough to 1ll the Offices, but
the voters would be exceedingly lonesome.
What would be the status of a Rebel ia The
new party Wou he be taken by the
hand as an equal aud gentleman, OF wou,d
there be tests and Determinations, rtquir-
ing him to take back seat an repent OF
Ills sins, while some good Union man. with.
cut tie nerve To shoulder musket Ol eth
er side, but with All eye TO business, which
strained itself aDXiously to discern the win
ming side, went forward to wear the hOnOrs
and gather the emoluments of tlli.ei This
question IL IL, of course, impossible to au-
sser, unless we knew the quarter from
which they propose To draw their mt mbeIs
Perhaps the anticipated influx of coolies
may have something 10 do with tue new
party movement. Who knowsi Unless the
new recruits come from abroad, We are sad
ly at loss to know where they will be
found.
But, i'sting aside, we were horn Wing, |
and raised w,thin the pale cf that grand |
prrty. We yield TO none In our reverence
for its memory, Its history and its traditions |
We were with the South heart and soul Ia |
her unequal and unsuccessful struggle
We yied 10 none In our admiration OF the |
glory she won en- the 1sld--that lofty spirit |
that bore her torough the struggle, and the |
sublime patience with which she has en- |
dured tho taunts, the humiliatious and the !
Obloquy with which victorious en-, my hss
seen ft to visit her. Remembering TIE |
source from which those attempts to black
en her name, disgrace her cause, degrade |
Ler leaders and ialSify her history, came,
we say with all our heart We can walk into |
the ranks of the Democratic marty, and, /
with all the strength that natures God hus /
4 ven us, aid in striking the blow that shall |
lay the Republican party low. When the |
war closed, the Democratic party took Us
by the hand, invited us to seats In their con.
Ventions, considered IL no dishonor to be |
found in our company, and boldly adyoca. |
ted the constitutional rights OF our dismsn-
tied States and disfranchisrd citizens. A |
Rebel In the ranks Of the Democratic party
can feel that he is still an American citi- |
z5n. But let the South never forget the
courselof the Republican party towards her
States and citizens. She owes that party a
large debt--nOt on account Of the war, but
ON account Of the treatment We have re-
csiyed since the war, and by the blessing
of God, aud the aid of the national DcmO- !
cratic party, We expect TO pay that debit
The South owes 1t 10 her own self respect
Ito her dead horoes-to her glorious his
tory-at once (without wasting her strength |
ia vain aud futile attempts to form parties
90 suit dispeptio aud superannuated poll. |
iicians,) TO march In one solid and uubro
hen column to join the grand army that is |
now In the field lighting the battle OF con-
ntitutiOnal liberty. Here is an army OF vet |
erans, with all tue appointments, arms and
nuniIions Of war, lighting with heroic cour'
age 10 battle, which, when won, will give
MS cur tine status in the government, aud |
disarm our malignapt and inveteTate enemy. |
They call on US for Teinforcements. Shall |
we march 20 their relief aud our owD, or
fold our arms and waste our time and throw |
away our opportunity In gratifying senselt ss
preiudices, and In ridiculous and abortive |
sttt mpts 10 form new organzltionsf Let |
the old Whig who Is unable 10 join or act |
with the Democratic party, because he don't /
like the name "DomOcrat," go 10 the Re-
publican party, Il he Is afier name and /
likes that name better. There are great is
sues 10 be mot-great questions 10 be set
tied, Sn men have more important matters
10 Atttpi 10 than humoTng the whims Of |