The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-28
THE PEOPLE MOVING f!
EAST TENNESSEE.
From the Jonesborough tTenn) Wing
TWENTY THOUSAND WINGS IN COUNCIL.

From the Jonesborough (Tennl Wing.
TWENTY THOUSAND WINGS IN COUNCIL.
KNOXVILLE Aug. Is, 1874
The great Mass Meeting of the Wings of East
Tennessee, at this place, after glorious storm of
two days and nights, has now closed, and thous.
ands are on their way to their homes to tell their
neighbors what great things they have seen and
heard.
Never shone the sun on as large gathering
Ut people in East Tennessee, or more Joyous
and lively group than has been congregated here
for the two days and nights past Tippecanoe
times have all been thrown into the shade here
The enthusiasm cf the Wings assembled here,
from every county in this division of the State,
was unbounded, and far surpassed the "whrl-
wind of excitement" that swept over the country
in 1910. Yes--glorious as we're those good old
Tippecanoe times-great as was the enthusiasm,
and strong and resistless was the feeling in
favor OF "Tippecanoe and tyler toe" it is exceled
by the wing spirit of "A Indeed, the present
indications warrant us in saying that Henry Clay
and Theodore Freiinghuysen will almost be elect
ed as they were norninated-by reclamation!
The number of persons present at this glorious
demonstration, is variously estimated. BY dis
tlngushed kentuckian, who is accustomed to large
assemblies, it was estimated at 10000 persons
BY others, known to be good judges, it was esti-
mated at $4,000, at least. We set it down at
TWENTY THOUSAND, the lowest estimate we have
heard, that we may not exaggerate. And OF one
thing we are certain, no three Conventions we
have ever been at in this end of the State, all
thrown together, would equal this. East Ten
nessee poured forth her thousands to this meet
ing who came into Knoxville in every mode Of
conveyance, with banners streaming in the clear
breeze OF heaven, and music-soul- cheering mu-
SIC, and electrifying songs-flllng the air with
harmonious concord of sweet sounds.
The lades-Heaveu smile upon them! attended
IN large nnmbers and with their beautiful faces
wreathed in smiles, looked upon our large, and
patriotic throng, while the rich and beautiful ban
ners, worked by their own fair hands, waved in
triumph all around 1t was indeed a noble spec
tacle, and one well calculated to make the heart
OF every freeman rejoice
The procession on the day we organized was
grand and imposing beyond the description of
tongue or pen. Banners with appropriate devices
were carried in the van of each county delegation.
The meeting was organized by calling the Hon.
Luke Lea to the Chair, and by an appeal to the
Throne of Grace, by the Rev. Mr.. Sears Of the
Baptist Church. Col. Bell was then introduced
TO the assembly, and made one of his best, most
efficient, and powerful efforts, occupying two hours
and half The other gentlemen who addressed
the meetlng during the two days of it's continu-
ance, were, in order, and by name, as follows :
Hon. Mr.. Clingman, Of N. c., Hon. E. H. Foster,
Hon. VIM. t. Senter, Gen. Edney, of N. c., Pro-
lessor James Conquest Cross, of Ken, and SEN
ator Jarnagin of this State. These gentlemen
all spoke with power, eloquence, and great eff
cheney, each addressing thousands of gentlemen
and ladies'. Beside these, various other speeches,
by different other persons, were delivered during
the two nights of the meeting.
The Prize Banner was awarded to Hawkins
county, which sent 654 delegates, who only then
got it from several other counties by few votes
But we cannot feel otherwise than rejoiced that
SO fine Wing banner should 60 to the only coun-
ty in the State in which set of villains were
found base enough to stretch an insulting flag
over the street, under which to drive the dying
patriot WHITE, on his return from Washington,
when driven from the Senate by party malice =
Let there now be meeting of the Wings of that
county, and this glorious flag taken and planted
on the same spot. The county is now Wing, and
never more will the black and piratical flag Of
Locofocoism be raised in Hawkins, to insult an
honest man.
The glorious news of the Wings carrying North
Carolina, Kentucky, and Indiana, and by increas-
ed majorties, is now down upon us here, and all
is JOY and gadnese.