Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-26
For the Nashville Patriot.
Old Line W higs of Jackson.


For tie NdshUjus Patriot
Old Line wings of Jackson.
GASsBoRo', July, 1856.
MEssRs. EDIroRx-The Old Line Wings of Jack
son county, had meeting at the Court House. in
Gainsboro' on the 10th day of this inst. Their
meeting was conducted with harmony. It was
headed by men Of that county OF distinguished
ability and unsullied character. The Hon Judge
James L. Quares of Gainsboro, was the President
If the meeting. Some resolutions were introduced
and adopted, in which they endorsed the patriotic
Fillmore and the gallant Donelson. When their
meeting adjourned, Samuel Turney Esq, took the
stand and replied to a speech delivered by Col E.
L. Gardenhre, (the Democratic elector of this dist
the Monday previous at the same place. Mr.. Tur,
ney had publicly announced the Monday before
that he would reply to the Col on Thursday, not
having the time in which to do it then. Mr. Tur
ney's speech was listened to by very large audi
ence with great attention. He discussed the AM
erican question, and refuted the Democratic doc.
trnes in his usual plain, clear forcible and argu-
mentative style. When he bad concluded. Col.
Gardenhre briefly replied by permission, it being
proclaimed publicly that there was a gentlemen
from Wilson County, friend Of Amercansm, pre-.
sent who would address the citizens. and they
anxious to hear him. But what think We why, as
sooR as Col. Gardenhire yielded the stand, there
arose from behind or near him instantly Mr..
Goodpasture, Democrat from 0verton county, and
let off at the rate of about seven knots an hour.
He seemed to labor to consume time as much as
anything else, and spoke some three hours, would
suppose, for did not keep the time. During that
time he was more like mariner driven by fierce
gale without rudder or compass than anything else.
There point IN it, when done, all that could
be said of it truly is, that it cOnglomerated
heterogeneous mass of filth and fmsy argument, or
rather sophistry sufficient TO overwhelm and drown
everything but immortal truth and virtue. But he
labored in vain, he did not consume the remainder
of the Gay and the democracy seemed quite down
in the mouth at hearing the Q"irOtic effort, though
it was for them. Col. NJ. N. Brien of Nashville,
was then loudly called for, he went upon the stand,
and among other things told them that he had
hoped that there would have been time left for them
to hear a speech from his distinguished friend DR..
John T. Gleaves of Wilson county, and if that
gentleman would then speak he would with plea
sure give place to him, however much he might
desire to talk to them himself &c. The crowd
then called loudly and vociferOusly for Dr. Geaves
Amid the shouts of the multitude he went upon
the stand, holding his hat and cane in hand, stating
to them in tones that at rveted their attention.
that he would have boon proud in being permitted
in being bonored to stand before the citizens of
old jackson that occasion, and vindicate the
cause of Fillmore and Doneson, and Americansm
and defend them from the foul aspersiOns and cal
umny which had been attempt to be heaped upon
them on that day. But, his company back to Will
son county were about leaving and he would have
to go with them. The people cried long and loud
for him to go on at that period of his company
from Wilson, Democrat | understand, told the
DR.. to go Oh be would wait for. him if it cons
sumed week. He, thanked his Democratic friend
from Wilson for his kindness, and arose upon the
stand and proceeded. DR.. Geaves was one of the
members Of the last Legislature from old Wilson.
BE cOmpar atively a stranger in Jackson county.
lie did not go to Gansboro even with the expec-
tation Of making speech or being called on to do
so. He had no documents with him. But he was
perfect magazine of thought and memory.
Amongst other things he drew the great contrast
between the illustrious administration of Willard
Fillmore aud the present one, which was indeed
great and striking. He showed up the grand Gem
trail idea OF Native Americanism and all its glorious
cola tera principles with peculiar tact, system, and
sound judgment He gave a brief history of the
present Pseudo Democratic Party, showing clearly
that they are now composed (as a party) of the
'odds and ends of all creation" Showing that they
are and anon, ready at the tap of the drum to
march to battle, politically, and ifpossbe to victory
regardless of principles of conservatism or sound
National policy, knowing that ITO the victOrs be-
long the spoils" He dwelt awhile on Black Re-
publicanism, as growing out of and peculiarly con
nected with the Democratic Party. Likewise,
showed beyond controversy that the present un.
happy state OF affairs in this great government Of ours
is attributable alone to the Democratic Administers
ton and the Democratic Party. He gave "ten cent
Jimmy" Buchanan passing notice Showed his
various political summersetts from his early poit-
cal life to the present. which varegated like the
rainbow but not half so lovely and beautiful, nor
so full OF promise, unless it may be the promise OF
another summerset more fearful than any yet told.
He seemed to be perfectly familiar with old Bucks
whole history, and / suppose gave the most OF
it to US
DR.. Geaves was frequently interrupted by bursts
of tremendo Gus applause, brought forth not only by
his wit, which was extraordinary, but also by his
eloquence, which was more sublime than is in my
power to describe. And when he came to describe
old Bucks opposition to the proposition to Con-
gress to grant Mrs. Penelope Denny a small pit.
taince for her support in her old and declining
years, whose son and only reliance for her main.
tsnance, had not only done his country service ia
the war Of 1912, but finally had fallen bravely at
his post when in the noble defence Of his country
it was beyond description. Able, argumentative.
mixed with that pathos and eloquence, which, in
nv opinion, no pencil or chise could touch. His
noble bearing dgni6ed appearance, fine gesticula
ton; his chaste, eloquent language, all made him
like star of the first magnitude that revoves in
the sphere Of his own glory and suffers none to
eclipse him. He held the whole crowd spell-bound
all the time be was speaking, only interrupted by
bursts Of applause.
would give you foil description Of the whole
scene If possible, but it was glorious evening for
Americanism, utterly impossible to be correctly
penciled. When he concluded, il was, of course,
late in the evening, though DR.. Geaves did not
speak more than hour as | suppose. But the
people were still jealous In the cause. and again
called for their old acquaintance, Col N. NJ Brien.
Of Nashville, who arose and addressed them brief
ly, amid much cheering and applause. Col. Brien
did not speak long, but was ready and prepared
well With the necessary docum ents and could have
entered into a regular elaborate discussion Of all
the great issues and political questions Of the day,
but time would not permit it. Though, while he
did talk be committed sad havoc among the candi-
dates and principles of the democratic party. Mr..
B-en is man Of az much legal lore and ability as
any in the State man well known in all this
country, and acknowledged to be Of superior abii.
~ a debator. Such speeches for tact and ability
10 every respect were on that occasion delivered
by Dr. Gleaves and Col. Brien, j, has not been nv
good fortune to listen to suce the days Of Polk and
Jones. They did much good and can do much
more; and their counties should send them forth
stem the hills and thread the valleys Of all this
State in this canvass, il possible. The cause Of
Amerieanism 10 old jackson l. on the rise, and will
be right side up with care for Fillmore and Donel-
son 10 November next
The Gazette, Republican Banner and the Leba.
hon Herald will please copy the foregong