The true Democrat., 1856-05-06

''o"ihS 1his lact Tn unlSOn with many other ell cumstances, really expected to see and Aea something grandiloquent. The pllce appoint ed for this meeting being in a densely popua, ed portion of the State where Know Nothipo ism has been said by its advocates to reign su preme, and neighboring to the big Know Nc thing guns of Nashville with the entripid Zol lcoffer at their head-nearer still to Porso B'oaonlo,c's " big greasy 7snnesseeaa,' who pol lutes with his step the consecrated spot wher lies the remains of the memorable Jackson. an, contamlnates with the foul exhalations of Knoy Nottingham the pure atmosphere which blow over the Hermitage. Oh! if the spirit of An dre0 Jachson, the patriotic hero and statesman could be permitted to renstate itself within hi moulderng frame and burst the portals of thu tomb which now envelopes it. with wha amazement would he gaze at the disgracefu .Fag which floats in the breeze over his onc qulet residence? bearing the inscription Gin pal characterlstcs,) for President, Willard Filimor of New York; for Vice President, Andrew Jackson donelson, of Tennessee.
 With what degree of chagrin and disma, would his stern- visage be marked? We think he would seize the sword which he presented to that unw orthy nephew, and with frown o contempt would destroy the ignominious flag and after rebukng in bitter terms the puscila nlmous bearer; with the finger of scorn direct ed towards him would order him from his pre-. sence, pronouncing him at the same time as moi only unworthy the confidence of the American people, but wholly unworthy theappellation o an American citizen.
 The appointed day at length arrived It is true that very early on the morning of the 1st, the weather was somewhat unfavorable and the murky clouds as they moved through the boundless fields of ether seemed to prognosticate an unpleasant day. But about eight o'clock in the morning all these fears of the party were dispelled, the clouds disappeared and all was calm and pleasant; the heavens seemed to be invigorated as Aurora, rising from the orient, showered forth brilliant beams throughout inf ntv. In short time the roads leading to Le- bananon were sounding with chatter of buggy wheels and horses hoofs; and the streets of Le- banon were being crowded with persons of all grades and opinions. Democrats came to view the numbers and Notifications of the enemy, a few officers from the old whig wreck came to view the hief that had stolen the whig crew, and the Know Nothings came to hear the false propheses of Neiless Broacn. But I was not in the streets long before I saw disappointment raging in the brow beaten countenances of Sams advocates. And l could not imagine why they meeting, where all should appear cheerful and gay. But the mystery was soon unravelled. Neless Brown, knowing that split milk could not be saved, sent word that he was sick. con- sequently could not attend
 Be assured that this announcement produced no little consternaton in the Know Nothing ranks; all seemed to be disturbed but what could they do, nobody had come from Nashville that could speak. The people had Hooked in from every direction, 1t would not do to make a complete failure. Lebanon Know Nothings were expecting able speeches, and were not prepared hey said," but four or five of the best among them were persuaded to make the attempt, and do the best they could But az all of them would necessarily be brief, they concluded to postpone speaking until two ol three o'clock in the evening; at which time al who did not prefer beholding the exhibition o ne-blooded horses, which was going on during the day, proceeded to the court room.
 To me the Know Nothings appeared more like they proceeding to the burial of !San than otherwise. Sum. Davis, on being callet to the chair, explained the object of the meet ing n a ten minutes speech. w. D. Burton, { relative of A. J. Donelson, was then called te the stand and made speech p or 30 minutes R. Hatton was then called for; he arose anC said that he was in the same fix that Neiles. was; he made comparison or two told an an ecdote and sat down. Dr. Gleaves was ther called for, he came forth, dealt few minute in the ridiculous and he left. J. Stokes wa. called for, made gentle excuse and sat down
 The above named gentlemen were all I be leve of the town of Lebanon, and in justice tt these gentlemen will say, that they are suffici ently capacitated to do honor to a better cause After these gentlemen, followed boy iron Jackson county named Stanton, who it is saic once belonged to the democratic party, (bu think is too young yet to know to what part, he does belong) Stanton lead off in dr, studied speech, trying to establish the principle of the party, but the mass of the people knev he was making fruitless attempt and began 10 broak off by dozens; two- thirds of the peo pie left the house. Some cried out, take hin down! take him down! which made the youn speaker mad, and he quit, and got down to say others the trouble of taking him down. Thu the great ratification meeting broke up in con fusion. The democrats considered the batt fought and the victory won, and all of then appeared impregnated with the firm belief tha Old Wilson would poll majority for the de mocratic candidate for the Presidency in No vember next Since which time, the great fai lure of the Know Nothing meeting, (he Le banon April fooD has been the topic of conver
 
 millionaire 10 have purchased Lebanon Kno, Nothings before the meeting, and sold then afterwards if the prices had have been in accor dance with their feelings. This great failur of Know Nottingham here as elsewhere is ow ing to the valiant manner in which the demo cratic leaders have borne the democratic banne against their opponents. And for one feel n hestancy in congratulating the many magma nimous prototypes of true republcanism fc the great service which they have done the de mocratic cause in bearing the palm of victor against that unprincipled combination of head long dupes, who to the inexpressiblc joy ( true Americans, have been consigned to the political tombs in the foul carcass of designin Son, To such men belong the honor of prt