Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-10-22
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tOrtures the bosom Of Andrew johnson,
must not be sppeased and quenched
by the sacrifice Of a people whose in
terest Mr.. Johnson could not protect a.
President, and which he viii greatly
damage in the Congress Of the United
States. Elect Andrew johnson, and the
halls consecrated by the e~loquence Of
Clay, Calhoun and Webster viii become
the theaterOf themost ~disgraceful broils
With Andrew johnson and Beast But
Ter in Congress, the public mind would
at once be dashed into fury. The people,
now quiet and anxious to secure perma-
ment tranquility, would soon find them
selves in a state Of fermentation. If the
Southern people were in the proper con
dition, they would enjoy the sport; il
they could bid defiance TO their enc
mics, they could afford the fun. But
since such a contest can only do
much harm and no good, there is s
strong, growing desire that eX-Presi-
dent Johnson should not be elect
ed. Moreover, Andrew johnson has
already reachedt the highest pinnacle OF
fame. It seems to Us that the Presidency
Of the United States ought to satisfy
the ambition Of any man. Ii does moi
certainly comport with the genius OF
our Institutions or the dignity of the
position for an ex-President of the
United States 10 become an Office
seeker and a political brawler either
upon the hastings or in any dehberative
body. John Quincy Adams de
tracted from his fame and the
dignity Of the high position Of Presi-
dent, when, instead Of retiring to pri-
vate life, he became q blatant, snarling
d~emagogue in the Congress Of the
United States. Indeed, We think a law
should be passed making an ex-Presi-
dent Of the United States ineligi
bic to Office Of any kind. The ap-
propriate duties OF a man who has been
President Of the United States, are alto
gether unlike those Of a cross-road bell
wether. Send johnson to Congress, and
the hate Of Radicslism for Tennessee |
viii neither slumber nor expire, and the
enmity Of the whole Administration
would be concentrated on our State.
and every expedient resorted TO with a
view to punish a people who had elected /
a man for the sole purpose Of assailng
and belittleing the President. The cleo
ton Of ex-President johnson would he
the greatest calamity that could befall
the Southern States, and particularly
the State Of Tennessee. The State is in
no condition at present 10 pay debts OF |
gratitude. She cannot attempt a reaui- |
tai Of the services due her friends and |
champions, when 10y paying the debt
she brings upon her head additional
woes. The wants Of Tennessee are
many. Ourpeoplea are broughtimconstant
communication with the President, the
Cabinet and both Houses OF Congress.
We want appropriations for custom
houses and pOstofices. Our State Ian
guishes after four years Of terrible war.
Our system ofinternal improvement has
been scattered to fragments. The COM
merce Of wi great rivers asks for the
fostering aid Of Congress. Our wants
are many. What could Tennessee Sc
cure from a Radical Congress, when
she sends q gladiator into Congress for
the avowed purpose Of making war upon
the very men from whom she expects
favors? Is there a man in Tennessee
fool enough 10 believe that johnson is
50 beloved by those who control our ma
ti0nal legislation that every want Of
the people of Tennessee would be grant
ed upon the bare intimation? Does
anybody suppose that he can
bully and brow-beat Congress into
his purposes2 Andrew johnson has
a consuming malignity for Grant
de has a policy" to vindicate, and,
seething with a desire to renew a bitter
personal quarrel with both the President
and Congress, the people Of Tennessee
should shudder at the thought Of
sending him to Congress. He will
against him the aIl-poBerful
elements from which, say what We may,
our much-needed assistance must come.
On the other hand, Frank Cheatham
has no enemies to punish. He has no
policy" 70 yindicate. He is not hated
by Grant or Congress, and has no wal
with either. He has no settlement to
make with either the Chief Magistrate
Of the nation or Congress, to the detri-
Of his people. No recital Of wrongs
will issue from his lips. No other mo-
tive than devotion to the interests
the State viii prompt him. No time
will be consumed by him in rousing the
herce passions born Of the war,
and fraught with such lamentable con-
sequences to the country. He is no
mEldin ambitious party hack. 1t would
be fortunate If such a man as Frank
Cheatnam- moderate, modest. wise.
conservative and honest - could h. I,
elected TO Congress. Instead IL pro-
dueing STRIFE discord and hatred toward ,
the people Of Tennessee. his election ,
would give quiet and reDose. It would
calm the troubled waters by proving asst ,
would that the people Of Tennessee are F,
unwilling to send TO Congress a man
whose heart rankles with hate and
election would be the signal for
the renewal Of " Ny Policy "a policy
which gave birth Il the Radical party. I