The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-07-06
The Demonstration Of wednesdsy-The American
cause in the Ascendant-HuEza for Sam"

The Demonstration Of wednesday-The American
eause In the Ascendaut-Huxza for "ssm"'
In another article we have given a brief
history of the most prominent features Of the
demonstration here, in behalf of American
PRINCIPLES on the ever-glorious Fourth" 1t
was, indeed, manifestation of hearty enthu-
siasm, and determined, deliberate, patriotic
purpose, such as we have seldom, if ever wit
messed, on any similar occasion. So far as any
opinion of the result of the present canvass in
Tennessee can be predicsted upon acOmparGti0e
exhibition of popular sentiment at the Capitol
of the State, on behalf of the opposing parties,
the indications on that Gay were conclusive
and overwhelming, beyond all precedent, in
favor of the triumph of American principles.
Heretofore, in exciting canvasses, when we
have seen one Of the cUntending parties ex-
hibit their devotion and enthusiasm by large
and successful mass meetings, similar efforts
on the other side never failed to draw out also
At least an encouraging display of popular
power on behalf of the opposing party. But
the two gatherings on Wednesday showed ''the
signs" of popular sympathy and support far
more completely on one side only, than We had
ever before seen them.
About two weeks ago, the American party
announced free public Barbecue and Ameri-
can Mass Ratification Meeting for the 4th OF
July. Only day or two after, the Union and
American announced similar public enter
tainment on behalf of our opponents, for the
same day. Our announcement had preceded
theirs If their object was not expressly to
drac Off the people, to get up counter demon
stration, and if possible, eclipse 'Sam" and his
adherents, the position of antagonism they vol
unfairly chose, on the same fixed day, at least
gave them fair opportunity for rival trial
Of strength among the masses. Well, the day
came. The AMERICAN speaking ground pre-
scented an immense and extraordinary popular
gathering, considering the short notice given,
and that many of the neighboring counties
and towns had also their American Mass Ratif-
cation Meetings on the same day; and the
scene was graced by the suspicious presence of
g very large number of the ''fsirer and better
part of creation" All was joyous enthusiasm
and heartfelt graduation among the stalwart
sons and fair daughters assembled there TO
bear and ponder the patriotic truths held and
taught by this great national organization, or
plight anew their fervent faith tor their vindi-
cation and maintenance in all the future. We
heard the number present repeatedly estimated
at five thousand, by experienced observers on
The ground. The speaking was excellent, able
and pertinent, and cordially, cheeriugly re-
ceived-"and all went merry as q mar
riage bell!" But how was it with the anti
American forest We learn from various in
telligent and respectable sources, that the
prestige Of their demonstration, as reflected in
their .dIspirited faces and department, was any
thing else than encouraging TO their hopes and
wishes. They had two speakers, Hon. ANDREW
EWING and Hon. A. o. P. NICHOLSON, able and
plausible, hbundantly competent to present
their cause in the most attractive and defens-
ible forms. Their reputation and ability would
ordinarily, of themselves, attract a CONSIDER
able concourse Of hearers. But all appliances,
& seems, failed on this occasion. "The de-
nsocrdey Of the State, and those Of other par
ties who are opposed TO Know Nothingism,"
had been "invited TO participate" But alas
for the result. We have heard the number
present estimated by intelligent and respect
able gentlemen who were in attendance, at
three hundred, all told. But give them the
higher estimate OF five hundred, made, we
understand, by one of their own party, or even
the 'gusss" Of one thousand by another, and
yet the disparity is most sgnaly and beyond
sllprecedent, in favor Of the glorious and grow
ing prospects of the American party in David
son county and in Tennessee.
Bat, perhaps the most striking proof of the
buoyans and pervsding enthusiasm Of ''Sam's"
followers here, was seen in the proceedings of
the iHprOmPtn meeting at night. No speaking
at night had been announced but a few of
"Sam's" enthusiastic boys, at the Market
House, commenced shouting for him and his
cause, ard very soon his forces came out in
such numbers, that large, enthusiastic meet
ae. with Eve or ak instructive and thrilling
speeches was the result. Aessrs. FLESnEs Of
Columbia, HArToS Of Lebanon, GOLFER Of
Winchester, besides Eessrs. TEMPLE, BILBo
and HExRT Nancy, were among the speakers,
and we bear that the crowd paid them all that
best of tributes, a respectful, willing, cordial
hearing, even up TO "a late hour" AS we
were unable TO be present, we cannot speak
more particularly Of their respective efforts.
IL was sn appropriate, happy, impressive .HaaLs
20 the more laborious and concerted proceed
ings of the day.
"YouNo AMKRioANs.h-Thisc company, but
recently organized, was a decided feature In
the celebration on Wednesday. They NUM-
haired about one hundred, and were on duty