Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-19
From the n. Y. Express, Sept -.
THE PEOPLE FOR THE UNION
UNPARELLED GATHERING!


in Union Square, by the Americans of this
city, under the direction of the Central Com
mittee.
THE GATHERING.
At halfpast seven, exactly, DOdworth's
band took their places at the main stand under
the ratings of the park opposite the equestrian
statue. At this moment the coup d6H was
very imposing. There were four stands erect
eG. On The Fourth Avenue was the stand Of
the Young Mems American Union Club, de-
corated with the banner of the Association
and several stands of national colOrs On Uni
on Place, near the Union Place Hotel, was
another stand, occupied by the Eighth Ward
Clubs, and the fourth, used by the National
CIub-the great 'uDsOld"--on Broadway, to
the right of the main stand. All around the
open space were stationed flaming tar barrels,
which threw superb light over the whole.
On each of four omnibuses were erected one
OF Professor Grants Calcium lights which
made everything as bright as day. On the
Fourth avenue, to the left of the main stand,
party of cannoneers, under the direction OF
committee of the Central Club, fired guns at
intervals of half of a minute. From every part
of the ground rockets and roman candles were
sent up in showers, and minor fireworks were
burned in unlimited quantities on every side.
At quarter to eight the whole open space
around tie stands, and for long ways down
l4th street, the 4th avenue, and Broadway,
was crowded with people. We never knew
crowd to gather so quickly. In ten minutes,
there was not a vacant standing place to be
had. Every inch of space appeared covered;
and still hundreds and thousands continued to
throng into the sqnare, from all streets open
ing III to it.
TIE SCENE.
When the time came for calling the meeting
to order, there extended, so far as the eye
could reach on every side, one mass of upturn-
ed faces. From the main stand, the scene was
very exciting. The night was overcast with
dark clouds, exceedingly favorable for the
display of artificial lights which were very
brilliant. From the roof of the Monument
House there was a superb discharge OF rockets
and fireworks. The balcony of that hotel, the
Union Place Hotel, and the roofs of all the sur.
rounding dwellings, the porticOs, windows and
doors, were thronged. Hundreds of ladies
viewed the exhilerating spectacle from these
positions, and the glsring light of the bonfires,
the ftful stream and kissing of the rockets,
the booming of the cannon, the music and
cheers of constantly arriving delegations and
clubs, all contributed to render the exhibition
one long to be remembered in the annals of pO-
litcal meetings.
No small share of the striking nature of the
spectacle must be ascribed to the Calcium
lights. Constantly turning in various direc-
tiOns, these lights shed a flow of briliancy
which penetrated into every corner OF the
neighborhOOd. At times they were so arrang
ed as to cast strong shadows Of the Statue upoL
the walls of the Union Place Hotel and the
dwellings OF the 4th avenue. The effect was
beautiful and strange, and called forth the
hearty cheers of the great crowd.
Any attempt to compute the assembly by
thousands would almost be futile. There must
have been at least 1000 on the ground when
the organization was effected, and the number
was constantly increased by the arrival Of
clubs, which, with their music, banners,
torches and lanterns, marched on the ground,
and then fled off through the centre of the
living mass, to take their place on the line Of
the procession,
TIE FIRST ARRIVALS.
The first club on the ground was the Young
Mems American Union Club, which took i'm
mediate possession Of their stand, amid the
hearty cheers of the assembled thousands and
shortly afterwards Fhe meeting was called to
order.
THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE STAND.
Upon this stand, situated near the railing of
the Park and opposite the hotel, were gathered
the principal speakers of the evening. There
were no decorations besides lanterns, but the
throng in front and behind was tremendous.
At least seven acres of people were jammed
together, and hailed the organization with the
most enthusiastic cheers.
THE ORGANIZATION.
At eight o'clock precisely, Mr.. Lewis A Co.
ban rall lta IN ard 70
ed the Chairman. Mr. j. Mansfield Davies
nominated the Vice President and Secretaries.
The officers proposed were unanimously con-
tirmed with the heartjest cheering, and were
as follows:
Presiding Officer, HENRY GRINNELL, with
numerous Vice Presidents and Secretaries,
whose names we omit.
Mr. Grinnell was greeted with nine rousing
cheers as lie took his station in front of the
stand, and the Band struck up the National
Air. When the music had ceased, Mr.. Da-
Vies read the following
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, Our country is torn and distract
ed by factlonal and tanatical discussions, plao-
ing the Union of our common States in immi-
nent danger. And
Whereas, A new and entirely geographical
party has arisen in our midst, created and sup
ported by men whose principles tend to put
in serious peril the unity Of the General Gov
eminent by poisoning the minds of the peo-
pie; and,
Whereas, We believe it to be the cardinal
purpose of demagogues in orr midst to excite
one portion of our common country AGAINST
another, and finally carry out their nefarious
plans to dissolve tile Union of our States; and,
Whereas, We put firm reliance in the glo-
rious principles of the revered founder of this
Republic, and look with horror upon those
pen who seek to photographic l parties and
stimulate sectional strife despite the warning
voice of the prophetic past; therefore,
LIST. Resolved, That 10 the present crisis
none but tried and true statesmen can settle
the distracting questions that unprinoipled pol
iticlans have thrust upon the country, and
quell the spirit of discord and incipient war at
present lifting its hydra head over the length
aud breadth of our fair country.
%. Resolved, That in Willard Fillmore and
Andrew Jackson Donelson We recognize men
in every respect worthy and able to stem and
master the treacherous attacks made upon the
national sentiment of the people of the United
States.
Sd. Resolved, That we earnestly call the at
tention of the American people to the firm
aud consistent course pursued by our candi-
dates in the past, aud declare our unwavering
confidence that their election will insure to
this nation peace, prosperity snd power.
4th. Resolved, That we have no sympathy
with men representing but sections of our
Union, and that our course shall never swerve
from a just regard TO the rights of all the
States, without reference TO geographical po-
sitions, and that our motto is:-"Our Union
HOW and forever
9th. Resolved, That we will achieve tue
election of our candidates, Willard Fillmore
aud Andrew Jackson Donelson.
The resolutions were adopted by thunder.