The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1869-05-21

. dSep, Micawber-like lethergy. Inertnesl
will only add to our poverty and exhaustion
The country 10 pressing the threshold Of d
new era Of progress, and we must keep pace
with Ito gigantic strides.
Tennessee was redeemed from the thrall-
dom Of the rebellion by the sOldiery Of q
common country. Their valor and united
tolls won the triumph, and ,helr blood tfade
that triumph sacred. From every part ofihe
great North rallied the serried legions, whose
bat0nets pierced the heart Of common foe.
This achievement, making our State 4 land
Of freedom and a common heritage, is q
glory belonging to these devoted aud h6toic
patriots, With the comparat lively few Of our
own people, who Stemmed tho mad tide Of
the rebellion. Then we cannot but regard
the prescription and ostracism OF worthy
Northern immigrants, whose fallen kindred
lie beneath our SOIL as ignoble, unmanlJ,
| iliiberal, most wickedly ungrateful and in
Stigated BY the fell spirit Of passion and Sec
tionalism, which filed the land with violence
and anarchy, and dotted it with graves. We
look to immigration, representing every de-
partment OF enterprise, industry and profess
slonal science as the harbinger Of bright
and prosperous career in the future. Whilst
every encouragement by way Of welcome,
social courtesieS and patronage should be
extended to that meritorious class, who are
induced to establish their citizenship with
us to assist In our reeuperation, as well as
promote their own interests, those speeuldfors
in our misfortunes, ldadsAarks and human gut-
tures who come 10 consume the fatness Of the
land, and then leave it barren and impoTer-
iak Nh Qhnuld hh Frake evttk
Scofn. This Is the sentiment of the good
and lsbersl-ninded men Of all political COM
plesions.
1t is not to be denied that a considerable
number of those who participated in the late
rebellion from an honest Misrepresentation OF
patriotism and duty, have, with equal candor
and purity OF motive, cheerfully acguiesced
In the decisions Of the war and by an up
right and peaceable demeanOr commended
themselves to favorable consideration. At
the same time, the present dissatisfied and
revengeful temper Of a still greater number
OF the insurgents renders the immediate and
universal extension Of ths elective franchise
an experiment too perilous 10 be ventured
upon. Should 10, however, become the con-
trolling policy Of tie Republican party, we
shall accept 1t in that philosophical manner
with which fixed fact, ever so disagreeable,
shonld be received.
VS. most heartily indorse the legislation Of
our law-mahlng power under our new State
government, believing that, If some special
hardships are inflicted, II has secured our
safety and promoted our welfare as people,
We are sealous aud devoted adherents to the
Republican party. u has, with sword Of
steel cut the Nessds shirt from our body
politlc," and brought full liberty, the highest
and Boliest earthly behefac.ion, to the en-
shaved.
The genius of our new government is inn
partial Jaw, equal justice and no distinction
Of rank, race, color, or condition. Through
the most violent and fearful commotions Of
political strife aud passion It has passed un-
scathsd, following the guiding pillars Of hre
and cloud, growing mightier, more benefcent
and effective day BY day. We feel we but
reiteTate the prayer Of every patriot within
orr own bordersj and Throughout the world,
that it may remain colossal, unbroken col.
uHin in the temple Of free and glorioas
Union, untll old Lookout Mountain, mapped
in the ideal realms of the poet and central
figure of historic story, rocked by the fnal
tbroes Of universal dissolution; shall bow its
SCARED fronllss 10 the silver waves that lave
its base.
We shall strdlotsly avoid all personalities,
which are both dlsgraceful to their authors
and disgusting to the intelligent public, and
maintain the standard of high-toned hon
orable and decent Journalism.
The retiring editor carries With him our
best wishes for his success and happiness in |
tha fuLura If he has comIiitted effor in the |
management Of this journal, that was ht- |
man and should be forgiven. If he has not
he enjoys preternatural immunity from the
fallibiities OF man, and has been more sue
eessful than we have the least assurance of
being.
With malice towards none, and charity |
for ALL" we launch our bark on the stormy |
sea Of political journalism.
Gro. EpoLB GRfsRAM,
STEPHEN A. BovELL.