Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-09-19

ton and local tribunals, will all be alb
sorbed by the great Federal Maelstrom.
One Of the great doctrines Of the common
law. handed down to us for generations,
as bulwark OF liberty and personal rights,
thai Is. the right to be tried by jury of
the yicinaee, will be taken away, and men
will be dragged from their homes upon the
slightest suspicion, to be tried by jUries
and tribunals organized to convict. The
impression which has been industriously
sought TO be made, viz: that immigrants
are unsafe In Tennessee because OF the
spirit Of la6lessness which is said to pre-
vail, is an unmitigated SANDER, without
the shadow of foundation in truth We
have in our State thousands of Germans,
Swedes. Irishrnen, Swiss, Italians, and
men of every nationality, and they
will all testify that nowhere are they
received with a more Joyous welcome, or
are their rights and their persons treated
with more courtesy and regard. Men have
been elected. and will continue to be elected
by the Democratic and Conservative party
of Tennessee, TO positions of honor and
trust who were born in Europe and in the
Northern States some Of whom served in
the Federal army during the recent civil
war. These malicious reports are circula-
ted with the two-fold object of affecting our
material interests, and of gaining party
triumph among those unacquainted with
the real facts.
Although we are fully aware of the evil
effects and disastrous consequences OF the
Civil Rights bill to both the white and
black races IN our State, and throughout
the Southern States generally, We propose
70 resist it only, TO use the language of our
platform, ably legal and constitutional
means.n We are opposed TO all forms of
violence and crime. We exhort and en-
treat every man to respect and obey the
law. Do not resort 20 violence, DO matter
how great the grievance may be, but rely
upon the more peaceable and eihcaeiOus
remedies; for remember that violence viii
only tend 10 Tivet the letters which have
been forged TO bind your limbs. In vain
let the NET be spread which is intended TO
entangle YOU IN It's meShes. We, however,
appeal with confidence TO the enlightened
sense Of Justice of our brethaen of the
Northern, and especially of the NorthyeS-
tern States 10 save us and themselves from
the dire effects of this most ruiR0uS meas
ure. We ara united with them, not only
by railroads but by naVigable streams. Our
interests are their interests-the blow al
our prosperity must affect them. Ii we can
become a great agricultural and manuiac-
turing people, producing cotton, sugar, rice,
and, at the same time, engaging extensively
in the various kinds of manufacturing for
which our country IS so admiralty adapted,
we will afford 70 them the nearest
and best markets for their immense
grain and other agricultural sup
plies. The same high tariff which
Expresses us is drawing their life blood.
The same bank monopoly which eOncen-
trates all the money power in the East, and
deprives them of sufficient currency to
transact their ordinary business, and there
by makes them dependent upon an Eastern
money oligarchy, is grinding US and our
industries to powder. The same legislation
which produces an antagOnism between the
races in the South, and is destroying peace,
order and quiet, is materially affecting
their interests, by depIiving them OF the
Southern markets, which ought 70 be the
best for their productions. This Civil
Rights bill must Of necessity be the great
controlling question, in local as well as in
general elections. Too much depends
Upon it for it to be ignored. All men who
are opposed TO it should unite with the
party opposing it in all portions of the
and Conservative party. Upon this ques-
ton there is no diversity of sentiment
among Democrats in any part Of the cOun-
try. In Maine and Massachusetts, in In
diana and Ohio. as we'll as in Tennessee
and Alabama, the Democrats are unit in
opposition to this bill of monstrosities.
Let all, then, in Tennessee whe are OPP
posed to this measure unite in this election
with the party pl dyed TO oppose it, and
by that means endeavOr to save our State
and our country from the calamitieS which
are in store for rs if this bill should be-
come a law. and remain upon our statute
books. If it should unfortunately be pass
ed by a partisan Congress, under the in
fuence of unprincipled leaders, We must
raise the banner of repeal and call upon
the people in all sections of the Union,
who wish to preserve our republican gov
eminent in fact and in spirit, as well as in
name, to rally 10 the canse OF the COnsti-
tuition and the rights Of the States and OF
the people.
We do not say, because we do not believe,
the great body Of the Republican party.
either in the Northern or in the Southern
States, are responsible for the evil conse-
ouences growing out of the agitation OF the
Civil Rights bill. Many of the heaviest
blows il has received have been from PROM
iuent Republicans, and especially from
the distinguished Senator from tennessee.
His trumpet gives no uncertain sound.
We ask Republicans of the Northern
States, who can and will rise above pas
sion and prejudice, to examine this matter
well, and then determine for themselves If
a measure, fraught with so much mischief
for the white and black races in the South
can be demanded either by party necessity
or public good. If they viii not listen to
us, will they not hear the voice of their own
tried and trusted friends in the SOUTH If
the mere agitation of the question lras pro-
duced such results, what would be the con-
sequences of its passage and enforcement?
''fOr if they do this in green tree what
shall be done in the dry?"
Upon questions Of State policy cur plat
form is so clear and explicit that II needs
no elaboration at our hands. We must re-
trench and reform; abOlishall useless offices
and reduce all exorbitant salaries; and
this must be done with a view of
preserving untarnished the honor and
credit of the State, without unnec-
essary and burdensome taxation. What
measures may be found necessary to
preserve the credit of our State without
imposing grieyous burdens on our people,
are matters that we must leave to an en-
lightened Legislature having the whole
subject before them, and having due re-
gard TO our just obligations and 10 the in
terests of our people. We call upon our
friends in every part of the State to organ
ize with a view of carrying the November
elections by an overwhelming majority.
Let a spirit Of harmony prevail in our
ranks which cannot be disturbed by any
merely personal consideration, or by any
attempt to subserye the ambition Of any
aspirauts.
The Democratic and Conservative can
didate for Governor needs no commenda-
ton from us. He possesses capacity, in
tegrity, and every other quality to entitle
him to the earnest and the enthusiastic sup
port Of the people. He will defend the
constitution, enforce the laws and guard
well the high trusts committed TO his
charge. Such is James d. Porter.
j. L. RICE,
Ch'mn. Dem. Elk. Com.
Published by order of the committee.
VIM. j. SYKES,