Daily Nashville Patriot

Don't Be Discouraged.

The Knoxville Whig, after surveying the present attitude of political affairs in this State, says:-

"We have been a good deal exercised of late, in mind, upon this subject. We ask for nothing, and we want nothing; and we are strongly inclined to cut loose from the coming contest, go straightforward in the defense of what we believe to be truth, and in opposition to error, leaving selfish, designing and ambitious men, to carry the State if they can, and then to appropriate the spoils as they choose. Of one thing we are certain, and now publish it to the world—if the party we act with is not harmonious—and if men rush out like fools, in opposition to each other, for Congress, and the Legislature, we intend to be hands off, and not so much as vote in the election, unless it be to count one against some fellow who has thrust himself upon the party, contrary to their wishes. It is poorly worth the while of a man in our position, to be fighting and quarreling for a few selfish candidates, for office, who neither thank us for our efforts, nor contribute one dime towards the cause. We are done with that sort of labor.

We give no advice to others, and we ask no one to follow us, but as at present inclined, we incline to let the whole thing go to the Devil, and we will attend to our own private interests. Our mind and feelings must undergo a considerable change, if we are found in attendance this Spring, or any State, District, or County Convention, or it, during the summer, we are seen in attendance at any public gathering. As long as we can write or talk, we will oppose this Corrupt Foreign Bogus Democratic Party, and its infinitely infernal measures, immoralities, and schemes of public plunder, but we are not bound to work for small men, selfish men, and unprincipled demagogues, and find ourselves, as we have done for so these eighteen years past. Take the whole concern into your own keeping, gentlemen, 'small fry,' of East, Middle and West Tennessee, for the contest of 1857, and we will stand off, and see what you can do for yourselves, for your party, and for your country!"

Our contemporary has so long and so ably contended against the destructive principles of the so-called democracy, and has been so potent in marshalling the forces of the Whig and American parties, we are surprised to see him inclined to "give in" to discouragement, because "a few selfish, designing and ambitious men" may seek to use the American Party for their own benefit. If the American Party is ever to be placed upon a firm foundation, and to be built up into a strong and enduring Temple, worthy of American freemen, its unselfish supporters must take steps to thwart the purposes of those who are disposed to place themselves as obstacles in the path to success.

We hope the Whig, and all the other American Presses, and every member of the American Party in Tennessee, will devote themselves to the high and noble task of securing in the coming campaign a greater union, harmony, and active energetic effort, than has ever heretofore distinguished the history of parties in Tennessee. Let this be done, and we firmly believe our contemporary's heart will be gladdened by a glorious triumph.

The Knoxville Whig says, the friends of Gov. Johnson are at work getting out candidates for the Legislature 'favorable to his Senatorial aspirations.' They are evidently strong believers in the proverb- "It is the early bird that catches the worm."