Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-10-23

Pennsylvania son, Kentucky's son." The caps
Of the pillars are shown very clearly by stripes Of
blue and crimson, which with slight projection
gives goc architectural outline to The whole =
From this point springs the arct-the master piece
of the whole conception ercircled with e1quiste
taste by band of gas lights and surmountiug
most magniEcently brilliant star, six feet in dir
meter On the arch is painted in bright letters tie
motto, aThe Co.'s tuition the Platform of Demec-
! racy," and on the centre or keystone the word
pennsylvania" Some ten feet above floats the
national banner, and on each side are placed two
other flags, while uear them springs two beauti-
full gas stars three feet six inches in diameter
From the arch hangs in graceful folds series of
festoons, and also connected with. the Banners on
each side of tbs pillars is the same graceful deco
ration.
The speakers stand or base between the pillars
is decorated with the hope inspiring words Buck,
'Breck, and on the centre of the raised platform
is painted Tennessee" tas!efully decorated with
festoons of evergreens. About the arch and stand
are nine hundred and thirty seven gas burners,
placed an inch apart. Nothing can exceed their
brilliant msgnfcerce when lighted. Its sight
which will remain upon the memory of all who
witnessed it like the dream Of some sweet melo-
dy."
Messrs. Harrison and Stockel were the commits
fee for erecting the stand. Mr.. -Aykroyd the
architect, Mr.. Fleming the painter, Mr.. Chipchase
the decorator, Mr.. Brown the carpenter and the
Messrs. Henderson gas filters. .....s -
THE STREETS.
Never have the democracy of Nashville made q
more magnificent display than on the occasion of
the late mass meeting, nor has there ever passed
the streets of any city more gorgeous procession.
One of the most notable features was the number
of banners, with appropriate notices and devices,
| stretched across the streets 1t would be incon.
venient to name all the banners and give all the
mottos, but the following were some of the princi-
pal ones along the route of procession
All the banners bore the names of our candi-
| dates and most Of item expressed the devotion Ct
the party to the Union and the Constitution.
On Broad near Cherry a very large banner with
on eagle drawn its whole extent, with the words
Beneath my pinions hath true democracy ever
| guarded the Union"
One near Market street, with the United States
coat of arms handsomely painted, with the words,
Equality of the States. Kansas and the Oonsti-
| tuition"
On Cherry street, near Broad, a banner with the
| motto, "The Constitution now and forever"
Another: "The Federal Union, it must be pre-
served. The equality of the States. The Kansas
Act
A design representing the chicken and the coon
| making friends.
At this Office design repre- sentiug Buffalo
coming 10 contact with q railroad engine under
| full Roadway. We all know the Buffalonian stands
| no chance.
A banner north of Church, with the words,
'The democracy of Tennessee. Gu. only fusion
is with the gallant wings, who forget party when
the Union is in danger"
Another; with an arch representing the differ
ent States and "the equality of the citizens"
One near the Post Office: "Ksnsas and Nebras-
| ks. The Constitution shall be maintained"
On College street, near Broad, banner with
| the motto, "The Constitution and the Union now
| and forever"
A large banner extended from the house of an
an old line whig, Upon which is painted chicken
| and coon with the words 40 save the Union we
forget our former strife and rally around the same
| fsg."
Another large banner, with the inscription, "No
fusioniwith the Kansas shriekers and black repub-
licsns. Democracy appeals not to the prejudices,
| but 10 the sense and patriotism of the people"
Another, with James, a buck and thena cannon.
Motto: sour whole country; its constitution and its
| laws"
Another: I'D amocracy the anchor Of our lber-
| ties and hope of our country" and
| "Hail to our Unor dissolve it,
| Swear by your forefathers when you resoveit"
On Market street near Broad banner bearing
the motto, "The Constitution and the Union, now
| and forever"
Another large banner with very large buck
| inscription, "The constitution as it is"
One on Deaderick, EThe union of the South,
secures the union of the States"
One on Union street; "The democracy the de-
Tenders of the Constitution"
On Cedar, motto, civil and religious freedom"
Another large frame. Tennessee good for five
thousand majority. Peace on earth and good will
| towards mankind"
One over Capitol Hill which is worth a walk to
see. The design represents boat race over the
Union course" Buchanans boat glides smooth
ly and swihlyover the waves almost without the
| assistance of oars. Fremont and Dayton are in
the next boat baIng out the water to prevent the
boat from sinking; while the third and last boat is
occupied by the know-nothing candidates. Don.
elson is seated at the stern and his weight is so
great that his end is under water, while Fillmore
exclsims, "there is TOO much weight in the STERN
the boat will sink."
THE ToRcH.LIGHT PROCESSION find this
sketch of the procession has grown to such length
on our hands tina; q full description Of the torch
light procession on Tuesday night must be post.
poned until tomorrow.
Gov JONES AT LEBANON,
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