Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-05
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EDITORS OF THE PATRIoT-Sir:-Notice having
been given that ex-Goy. Neil S. Brown would adj
dress the citizens Of this county at this place on the
2Sth instant, number assembled to hear him.
propose to give you a succnct account of the pro-
ceedings of that cay 1t was ascertained before
the speaking commenced that the friends of Buch
anan wished to be heard in reply-this privilege
was cordially granted. The ex- Governor then open.
ed the debate, and showed that when Mr. Fillmore
left the Presidential chair peace and quiet had been
given to the country, by the passage of the Conn
promise Measures of $780, and all parties were
resting in repose and relying on those measures as
fnality on all the questions embraced in them
He showed that shortly after the accession of Mr..
Pierce to the Presidential chair, the celebrated
Kansas and Nebraska Bill was introduced by his
own party, and became law OF the land and that
to the passage of that bill is to be attributed all the
agitation and destruction Of the public mind which
exists at the present moment-this was done in
manner clear and orcible, and proven by facts and
arguments too clear to be resisted by any unprCju
diced mind. He showed up clearly mir. Fimore's
purpose and agency in faithfully carrying out all the
measures of the Compromise while in Office, and
that his course met the unqualified appreciation OF
all parties. He showed that Mr.. Fillmore since his
nomination has expressed his adherence to those
principles, and that be has publicly declared in the
face OF the abotonists and free sellers of the North
that he neither expected wanted the support Of
any who should vote for him on sectional prn-
ciples, aud that it elected the government should
be administered for the country the whole country
and not to please any section or portion. He ex-
posed the aggressive policy of the Ostend Manifesto
and clearly showed that it calculated to involve
in difficulties with the civilized world. He touch
ed upon the celebrated and infamous charge of bar
gain and intrigue between Clay and Adams, made
by Buchanan against them, and proved to the sais-
faction, think, of all parties that the charge was
UNANIMOUSLY false, that il originated with Buchanan,
and that in that matter he imposed upon and msled
Gen. Jackson. He then took up the record of Mr
Buchanan-showed that from his youth he had be
longed to the old federal party, was several times
elected by that party to COngress-was opposed to
and abused Madison and the war Of 1912, and when
the federal party went down he attached himself to
the fortunes OF Gen. Jackson, and has finally transs
muted himself into good Democrat. He finally
wound up by telling the people that Fillmore, iudg-
ing from his antecedents, was better qualife! TO
administer the government and give satisfaction to
al parties than either Of the other candidates and
better in fact than any other man in America.
Robert McNelly, Esq, then addressed the audi
ence in reply, he appeared much sgitated and mani
tested some i'll feeling. He repeatedly apolosised
on account of his want of preparation, this, how =.
ever, was out of place, as be is a gentleman who
devOtes much of his time and thought to the con-
sderation OF politics, often mngles and takes part
in public discussion, and holds himself second to
in point of pre- 9aration if not in ability to meet
any antagonist in the field of discussion He at
tempted to answer all the questions which had been
discussed, though in a manner rather confused, and
evidently to the dissatisfaction of his friends which
was strongly and legibly depicted in their looks.
He INDUCED in abuse of the American party taking
Gov. Johnson for his model and said the party was
constituted of the refuse the trash of the old Wing
and Democratic parties-lauded Buchanan as sound,
national and conservative, and that he ought to be
the choice Of the American people for President.
His whole speech, judging from its apparent effect
or rather its want OF effect, might properly, think
be pronounced still born effort.
Gov. Brown, by way of rejonder, addressed the
audience in a somewhat playful though excoriating
strain for short time, alter which the crowd prin
cipally withdrew, without waiting to hear Mr. Nc
Nlley, who complained bitterly and vehemently Of
the in Justice of their course. very small portion
remained and showed willingness to hear him,
but he declined to address them further under the
circumstances.
Gov. Browns manner is plain, open, candid and
concliatory, his arguments CLEAR and conclusive,
and upon the VIII ole he is one of the most able and
effective speakers it has been my fortune to hear.
His effort here made fue impression-his friends
were delighted and are wide awake.