Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-08-30
Celebration at Nashville.

..nteman who formerly resided in this city, to n
friend hore. Itgives some curious details of the
course Of the canvass in Tenncssce.-Dayton Jour
NASHVILLE, Aug. 10, 1914.
This city and the State on the subject of pol
tics is greatly excited, far exceeding the stirring
times of 1910. 1t would not be possible for me
u nnrrate the events of this day, which has col
ected together its thousands Of wings, to witness
the presentation Of standards to the various wing
companies that have recently boon formed to
.arye tho % geant of the presidential canvass, and
the wing pole 300 feet i'll height on Campbell 8
Hill, ar elevated spot in this city Of cedars. Tho
exhibition has been unusually interesting. render
cd tho moro SO by the large collection OF beautl-
full women in some 40 carriages, and tho display
Of the Ashlanders, the Cedar Snags, tho Coonhun-
ters tho Clay Guards, the Straightouts, the Her
mltage Clay Patriots, tho Mill boys OF the slashes
of tho Cumbora nd all dressed out IN UNIFORM Oh va
rous and cloth.
The AsIilaDders have n hunting shirt OF broad
blue stripe, trimmed with whito fringe and pania-
looms of the same, a felt hat, broad brlmmcd,
round top, turned up three sides in the cock
hat fashion, with spears eight fcet long ana
belt wit b butcher knife.
The Cedar Snags-broad plaid, linsey red,
with hats like Ashanders. but yellow pants with
black stripes, spears of cedar, with a belt and
butcher knife and plume of cedar III their hats
Tho Mill boys are dressed in hunting shirts of
Maid cotton. hats the Same the Cedar Snags,
pants with red stripe, with belt and butcher knife
and coon's tai, for plume.
The { lay Guards in uniform something like
yoIr Grcys, with muskets.
Tho Coon Hunters had uniform of yellow
nankin, rcd fringe, pnntaloons Same, hats same
as the Ashlandcrs, coon tail plume and each car
ried q butcher knife and a cows horn. which du'
ring tho march was Justify blown, making a most
singular mixture Of notes discordant; but it was
novelty.
Tho Hermitage Clay Patriots presented a most
novel appearance, with thoir gay uniform of scar
let hunting shirts, with black fringe, their cooked
hats with broad scarlet streamcrs pending, bolts
and long knives.
Besides these there was some hundreds of dra-
goons of various names, mounted without inclu-
ding tho dragons there about 1900 in the
companies mentioned and a more singular eXhi-
bton was presented.
Tho standard was delivered by the beautiful
Miss Insltip to tho Straightouts in most interes-
ting and becoming manner. In tho procession
had forgot to say that this lady accompanied by
Mrs. John Boil, ro1e in a splendid carriage, with
guard Of Young gentlemen who for the first time
cast their votes for Clay and the good cause
Miss |. come on tho stand dressed most elegantly
in white, but yelled from the gaze, until Mrs. Bell
appeared and in good style removed it the effect
was enchanting and produced the highest feeling
and excitement In Of the carriages thorc
nexaton, but from thoir hands streamed banners
upon which was inscribed, ewing, no hus-
band Will the Buckeye girls take tho patri
otto stand and como up TO the good work with
smiIa determination.
From the State House wo proceeded to Camp
BELLS hill, whore we witnessed the erection OF tho
third top staff. tho others having been recently
fnishod-and saw with shout the American
flag ascend CALAMITY up, and unfurl itself to the
broczo size 20 by 40 feet. | write amid much
tumult as the Coon hunters. &c. &c. arc Just re-
turning. But to finish, wo have John Rivers with
his quaiut anecdotes--l commence again, having
cut out TO witness tho strange procession, and
hear the shout which must have fallen gratingly
on the oars of Col Polk, who is here.--Wel, that
Jones Rivers is ono of the amusing speakers who,
for breath, requests tho singers to I'LL up the lnte-
rim--then another anecdote-then song. Whom
| loft tho hill--in tho foretop of the flag staff,
l2O feet from tho ground-(thc tOretop is
bout II feet square. with an iron ratling)-there
was blacksmith's bellows and fro, and anvil
and tho smiths enga gcd in making sot of shoes
for Mr.. Clay's horse, on which he is to ride to
Washington.
Opposed to all this, was the effort of the Iocos.
with company called Texan Volunteers, num-
boring somo 70 or 50 with muskets. On the 18th
tho latter havo a Convention here. On the 2lst
inst. comes on tho Wing Mass Mcetng-and such
is the excitement and preparation. that | have
doubt that it will number larger than colebra-
ted Dayton Convention. There unIniformcd
companies already formed for the occasion in tho
interior. one of which from Maury. Folks county,
numbers 1900 Tho Old General, ut tho Hermit
tage. is much exasperated that tho Hermitage
Clay Patriots. numbering 10, had been formed in
his own district. and had taken upon them the
name of his residence.
The best focling prevails, and no doubt exists
that Mr.. Clay will get the State by large major
ity. The best if not all the speakers of the State
out, and constantly canvassing the great mat
tors at issue. What are you doing in Ohio! Can
you and will you make proud and happy BY
largo vote and round maorties for the good cause.
| think so. and say
Our Country Fir>t--Our Country Always
The Boston Atlas publishes the addressed
BY Mr. Clay to gentleman of Portland years since.
The sentiments which gives eloquent utterance
Hef ha Of laiA