Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-13

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''Men of the Union and not Of sections"
There were very many banners in the pro-
cession which it was impossible TO note. There
were also many with designs upon them'
which we should like to have mentioned but
tile rspidity with which they passed by us,
there being so many, precl Ided the possibility
of getting all Of them. 1890
Upon arriving at the grounds at least three
fourths of the space in the amphitheatre was
already filed with people, while thousands
more were outside. Many ladies, and some
others however entered and obtained seats,
while thousands were obliged to remain out
side. General Washington Barrow called the
multitude to order and the following officers
were unanimously appointed.
PRESIDENT,
HON. F. K. ZOLLICOFFER.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
HON. GEO w. LANE, ALABAMA,
GRAFTON BAKER, Mss,
H. DUNCAN, ESQ, KY,
HOWELL, GEORGIA,
H. L. GOODRICH La,
JB. HEISKELL, EAST TENNESSEE,
O. P. TEMPLE,
WIN. BRAZLETON, /" 4"
WI wIsENER, MIDDLE TENNESSEE.
R. c. FOSTER, 3RD, az
GEO. GLASSCOCK,
J. L T. SNEED, WEST TENNESSEE.
A. P. HALL. 4"
T. B. MCDOWELL,
Here fervent prayer was offered up to Al
mighty God for our beloved country by the
Rev John Rains.
Upon taking the chair, Gen. Zollicoffer, made
brief, but strong and appropriate speech, and
at its conclusion introduced to the vast multi
tdde Hon. Jere Clemins, of Ala. This distins
guished orator and statesman then delivered
one of the most mastery, eloquent, forcble,
and convincing speeches to which we have
ever listened.
Notwithstanding the intense hent of the
sun pouring down upon their unsheltered
heads, nearly al. ofthe assembled throng heard
the speaker throughout his speech.
In the meantime, Mr.. Holland entertained
an immense crowd at another point upon the
grounds.
At the conclusion of COL Clemens speech,
an excellent dinner was served in very or
DERBY and satisfactory manner.
This over, Hon. G. G. Burr, of New York,
delivered an able and telling speech. Maj. g..
A. Henry and Gen. Haskell, also, made short
speeches.
AT NIGHT,
as had been announced, Gen. Haskell spoke at
the pole. There could not been less than 20,
900 people to hear him. The entire grounds
around the pole, the adjacent streets, the side
walks, yards, and houses near by, were one
solid mass of human beings. His speech was
the most able effort we ever heard him deliv-
er. 1t is said by his old friends, that he out
stripped his former achievements. While be
was speaking,
ToRcH-LIGHT PROCESSION
paraded the streets, in which there were over
1900 torches, and innUmerable Transparent
ces, with devices, notices, inscriptions, ETC.,
upon them. Most of them were very appro-
pirate, having some reference to the issues,
candidates, and incidents, of this campaign.
The sight was very imposing and grand. The
long line extended nearly as far as the eye
could reach, in front and rear.
The enthusiasm which prevailed was IN
bounded, and the whole affair surpassed any
thing of the kind which has transpired in the
history of the city.
On Saturday morning, the beating Of drums
and the movements of the military under the
direction of the Marshals, again called the
masses together. They repaired to the grounds
at the appointed time TO hear the speaking,
which bad been previously annou need.
Col Sneed, of West Tennessee, arose, and
in eloquent strain, entertained the crowd for
half an hour, and concluded by introducing to
the people, Hon. John Bell, the speaker of the
day, who was received with shout OF ap-
plsuse.
He proceeded to make one of those sound
able, logical, and strong speeches, for which
heis remarkable After dinner, Gen. Pickett,
of Ala, entertained the audience in a very
happy style.
The number of persons present was less than
on the day previous, but still it was immense
Everything passed off in most satisfactory
manner.
At night, tremendous crowd gathered at
the pole, among which were hundreds of la
dies, where they were addressed by the
"Esgle Orator." Maj. G. A. Henry, and Hon
@. @. Burr.
OF the eminent speakers and their mastery
and eloquent efforts, We cannot speak at thi;
time as we wish to, hut may do so st future
day.
Such was the Mass Meeting of the American
and Wing parties of Tennessee on the 10th ant
18th. Ia numbers, in display, and enthusiasm
1t was all and more than was anticipated. i
will have its weight 10 November when its
influence will tell for our cause and our candi-
dates.
The Canvass I'm Gibson.-EIheridge and
| Jones.
TRESroN, Oct 9, 1855.
Messrs Etheridge and Jones addressed our eiti
xens here last Monday. IL glorious day fo
Fillmore and the friends OF the Union. Etheridg,
offered Gov. Jones 4 division of time, bat he de
clined speaking with him, telling EIheEidge TO z,
on and MAKE bis speech.
| Mr. Ethefidge spoke In the court house ward