The Untimely Hour- Campaign Season

Election season was brewing, the South selected Senator Carly McLean to run for their candidate. Rachel Midland and others were furious they nominated McLean.  Carley was a moderate from southern Illinois, they wanted somebody stronger they wanted...  Governor Ashley C. Beaufort from North Carolina. Beaufort was a strong supporter of southern rights, and would make the perfect choice.  Senator John Bazewell from Virginia was angry at the establishment's choice, yet ran himself as the third party candidate.  The North on the otherhand nominated former Senator Andrew Robertson of Illinois. He was not in office long, and lost reelection to McLean. Robertson was kindly, and had a reputation for honesty. He stood up for southern Senator Emily Hausheer of South Carolina when President Dickinson went after her.  Robertson was just the man to unite the North and South!

"Robertson and Liberty!" played loud and clear throughout election night. Senator Rachel Midland of South Carolina threatened secession if Andrew was elected as he was not a strong supporter of states rights.



To the tune of "Lincoln and Liberty";

Hurrah for the choice of the nation
Our chieftain so brave and so true
We'll go for the great reformation
For Andrew and liberty, too

We'll go for the son of Illinois
The hero of America through
The pride of the person, so lucky
For Andrew and liberty, too

They'll find what by felling and mauling
Our rail-maker statesman can do
For the people are everywhere calling
For Andrew and liberty, too

Then up with the banner so glorious
The star-spangled red, white and blue
We'll fight 'til our banner's victorious
For Andrew and liberty, too