Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-13
THE MASS MEETING!!
Tennessee Speaks!
THIRTY THOUSAND PERSONS
Assembled in Convention!
TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM!g!!
1910 outdOne!
Torch-Light Procession!


The American Mass Meeting here on
the 10th and llth was the largest which has
assembled in this city since the memorable DAYS
of 1910, and many persons who attended the
great mass meeting that year, have told us
that there were more people in the city at
this demonstration than was present at that.
Such an immense gathering of the people we
have never seen. They came up from cities
and hsmlets, from the mountains aud the val.
lies, aud from the "hills and hollows, :"
throughout the State. The number present is
yariously estimated, from Is, 900 to 10000.
We have taken pains to consult what we con-
oeive to be the best source of Information, and
FIX the number at
The enthusiasm was unbounded, and with
the exception of the inconvenience arising f.om
the dust and sun, all passed off most satisfac-
torily. An impetus has been given to the
glorious cause of Fillmore and Donelsou and
the Union, which will be felt at the polls.
On Thursday last, the ladies presented the
two gallant American military companies of
this city-the American Guards and Union
Straightouts-esch with beautiful suite of
National colors. This was done with sppro-
pirate ceremonies aud addresses, which were
alike credtable to the fair donors and the
brave fellows who were the happy recipients
of this distinguished mark Of besuty's favor.
up, and were received in true military style.
This Interesting occasion passed off with great
eclat.
The companies then marched down to the
N. & G. depot, to receive large delegation of
the Tank and Harpeth boys, whom they es-
corted into the city. Other delegations ar
rived during the afternoon, and at halfpas
four o'clock, an immense crowd assembled
AT THE POLE,
at whose masthead were now flying stream.
err with the names of our candidates upon it,
and the splendid national colors prepared by
the ladies, where the assembage were adj
dressed in short, but eloquent speeches, by
several distinguished speakers; all of whom we
do not recollect, but among them, were Maj.
G. a. Henry, Vim. G. Brownow, James A.
Qusrles, John II. House, John A. McEwen
and others. At the close of this meeting it
was announced that there would be speaking
there again at night, and accordingly, tire.
mendous assembly conveced after supper, to
see and hear.
The sight was splendid The beautiful de-
sign which had been erected around the pole
with gas-pipe, was lit up-the word "Union"
in Jets of living light shone out with respleu-
don't brilliancy, while the circle of burners
below with glass globes, on which were the
names of the States, cast a splendid ligh;
far around, and COVE an air of taste, beauty.
and utility to the design, which was greatly
admired and ELECTED the warmest admiration.
Pendant from the circle were brass plates,
which bore the inscription, Tennessee will
strike the Unions foe" The meeting was ad-
dressed by eminent speakers from, abroad.
DELEGATIONS
Were continually arriving from distance,
and as tar as they desired, were furnished with
quarters by the Committee of reception.
The hospitality Of our citizens manifested
itself in worthy manner. Some of the CON-
psnies and delegation bivOuscked near the
speaking ground.
On Friday morning, at an early hour, a
tide Of people commenced pouring into the
city, at all points, and throug all the thorough
fares leading into the city.
The streets were soon thronged with vehi-
c,es and people. Large delegations arrived
from various paris of the State, Among them
were several military companies. They we're
stationed at various points to take their places
: in
TuK PROCESSION
which was formed as indicated by programme.
Frist-Brass Band, followed by an omnibus
gay decorated, and full of ladies, with na-
tional flag, and the finest banner in the process.
sion, Upon which was large eagle, elegantly
painted, and the motto
We carry the Flag aud keep Step to the
Music Of the Uuion."
: Carriages with ladies representing the
States, came next in order, each containing q
banner, on which was tie Coat Of Arms Of
the State represented, together with devices
as follows:
aMAIxE-The down casters viii stand fast to the
Union.
NEw HAMPsuIRE-The purity Of the Pertains
RsiO per psi~a.
VEAMoHr-Ths Union our star Of Hope
MAssAcHusErrs- plymouth ROek--ths Germ O
-. an undivided nation.
- Raops ISLAND Onion the Anchor Of oar Hope
COssEcrlcUT-0ur principles are right, and 70
must prevail
Nav YoEK -"Her Pavorits son shall save To
.Uuioa-"Rmpire State IS votes for Fillmore"
=, NFw JKRsEY -UniOa % man.
s1PnssrLvAslA-KsysaOn Of the Federal Arch
Dxr1wARE-we come 10 the music Of III
Union.
MAarLAxD-Uaion nos and forsyer--Ons an'
inseperabie.
vraoEstA-Home Of Washington.