The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-07

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'AD 'oa rHk RICHMOND DAILY nlspArcH.l
aRsssxvfiLR, Tenn, June q. 1ssa
''Nohs OF th's place and of the surrouna,n
~. ."s' to-day held grand Jubilee IN honor !
sae eonpsetion of the Fast Tennessaa AL w.
s'h'a Railroad, aud assure You the cs,ehr.,,a,
e. =. ~ aspects worthy of the important evan,
-, "erning sun peeped over the biue mon,
~ '"s''ng eheerfal rays across tho Iana.ea,.
"f "a'''e seemed inspired with ioy and 0lnd,o.s
""" e'e'ything, animate aud inanimate was ia,
s"' over 'he prospect OF glorious dav Tha n,
"o SIX ponnder, stationed on an adisean, ,,,,
spoae loud welcome to the dawa. and ,ho ~.
''e OF the locomotive gave back the salnto a. a.
long train OF cars from Bristol apnro.chea ~,
town. f'o"'Hea I'M
THINGS AT TUE GROVE
AZ an early hour visited the rrovo x,haro Al.
most extensive Preparations were going fo,wsr,
ior the festival The tables we're eight bnndras
yat"s ys 'u ,eog.h' numbers Of ladies' were busy :
ranging the Yiands, and each moment addoa -, =,
supply OF snbstantials borne in on waenas ana n'
hsnd' In the direction Of the village. long ,;ne'
OF servants approached, bearing trays basts,s ~
eoxes containing the contributions of the oitizens
s So .SoS h9i ot the matter with determination
shat there should be enough and to spare.
The speakers stand WAS tastefuliv doeora,a :,
wlth eyergreens and flowers, and immcdia,eIy
IN 'front.' on the slope, seats had bt en- constructed
for the accommodation of the ladies' An arch q,
green boughs was erected over the main entrance
TO the ground.
TENNESSEE GATHERING.
Meantime, the streets OF the town we're alive
NggA n.NNaAa lnl1
had come by every imaginable conveyance-on
horseback, in long covered wagons and on foot
to participate in the festival. And when we TAX 9
into consideration the fact that many of them had
never before seen locomotive or q train of cars
1t is not at all surprising that when the distant
whistle aud the answering cannon procIaimcd rho
approach of an extra train, at half past ten there
was simultaneous rush for the depot and the
greatest eageTness manifested to secure eligible
points OF observation. This train, consisting OF
TWO passenger cars and six flats, was denseIy
crowded with visitors; aud as the great multitude
passed up the street towards the courthouse. the
gay dresses and bright ribbons of the ladies com
strangely with the sober habiliments OF
the men, the spectacle was indeed novelty to one
who had never before seen Tennessee crowd
The PROCESSION
The marshaIs of the day, arrayed in silk sashes.
now rode hither and thither giving orders preIim-
mary to the forming of the procession; and at | |
O'Clock, A. ID, the Knoxville Band, which had
been playing for some time near the depot repair.
ed to the front of the court house. and soon there
after the column, with banner borne in front,
took up the line of march for the grove. In half
an hour after, the six FOUNDER announced the com.
mencement of the ceremonies
The stand was occupied by the President and
directors OF the railroad company, the marshals
aud invited guests; among whom were Judge Pas
chal OF Texas, Col. Payne, OF Tenn Major East.
man, of the Nashville Union, and Mr. Fleming, of
the Knoxville Register Among the strangers
present 10y invitation, were Messrs. Wilson aud
liirchett, Directors of the Sguth Side Railroad who.
through some oversight, were not rendered places
on the platform.
THE CEREMONIES.
Gen. VIM Brazeton, one OF the Directors of the
East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad COMPANY
called the vast multitude to order, aud said:
ttitytc tHi-cttS: Upwards of seven years ago. a
large collie ion of persons witnessed the ceremony
Of breaking ground ior the commencement of this
great work, and an appeal was then made to God
that lie might bestOw His blessing on the enter
prise. so lar a5 human beng gs can Judge that ap-
peal was not made IN vain aud is for the purpose
Dt celebrating, its completion that are assembled
here 10 day. 1t IS proper that on an occasion go
the ceremonies shonld commence with
Offering OF gratitude TO the Divine Power an Of
Ieriug which viii meet with response in every
heart.
DR.. McCorckle, of the Presbyterian church. then
came forward, and after remarks appropriate to
the occasion, returned thanks to God for blessings
bestowed and deyoutiy prayed for the future pros
pertty OF tn6 NOFk-d Norh winch Tie hoped would
be instrumental in the preservation OF the Union.
Major John McGaughey, one of the State Direc
tors of the company, then welcomed the visitors,
as follows:
am proud. and the citizens of GreeHeyile and
Greene county are proud, to see you here to-day,
20 celebrate the great work which has been com
PlCted and in their name | hail you welcome -
The idea which seems TO have gone abroad that
these public demonstrations wrong is falaCious
or the world has been going wrong since the Decla
ration Oflndepeudence of If You dry up the streams
Of public opinion you sap the very foundations OF
society; and what s more worthy OF public demon
strati0n than event like the present which pro-
claims the triumph of labor! Thus tho citizens
OF East Tennessee are right i'll inviting the world
10 come and rejoice with them over the completion
Of their grand work. And though our tables are
not 70 sumptuously spread as we would have liked
perhaps not so we'll as some of you have seen-yet
1t is free offering Of cur hearts, and again. in the
name OF my fellow citizens, 1 bail you welcome.
Gen. Samuel Mlligen, of Greeneville, then ap-
preached the front OF the platform, bearing in
his hands a beautiful flag, which he had been del
egated by the citizens of the town to present to
the President and Directors of the Railroad. He
them follows:
Gentlemen: 1t affords me no ordinary pleasure to
you on the completion OF your great
workout mine fee bic comI ared with the ten thou
sand hearts around which to day beat in unison, in
'pontaneous expression of rejoicing and gadR dRe>s,
and ia the blessings of untold millions TO come af.
Ier. 1t IS ours to rejoice and theirs TO reward 1
rejoice that now, for the first time, our peopse are
the gives are of-and that they are now
ia full and easy communication with the sister
States. 1t remains for future generations to enjoy
he fruits of the enterprise-to develop the resour-
;es OF agricultural people so long deprived of an
outlet 10 the great markets of the world. In the
Of this work, you have not only reared
TO your names a monument more enduring than
The bolts aud bars of which the Rad is composed,
but you have added strength to the bonds. of
lnion-haye cauEed the mountains OF the North and
he mountains Of the South gracefully to meet aud
kss .acl. otherl What have you opened to usl-
i he beautiful fields of the North, 6athed by the
cof( aka .Iamas ha
lie RappabHnnock and the Potomac rivers, with
narts Of trade and commerce;-on the south the
whole delta of the Mississipp-and ON the West a
vast territory bordering the majestic Ohio, All
hfse you have opened, and trust they will be en-
Dyed by every one OF the present and future gene
'aions.
Ne must not forget that in your struggle to over
'ome obstacles in the way Of inal success You have
Ieen aided by the sta'e and by the people;-aDd as
IN humble token of tie appreciation OF your own
efforts, have the honor now to pre-
'ent to you Mr. President, and to your associates
The G The Sod of UpReg as't
Major McGaughey received the Tag, On the part
II the Roard, and replied:
On receiving this beautiful token, can but re-
urn our heartfelt thanks. When We look back
mon the DARK period of the past--wben, but three
-cars ago, we could raise only 100000 to build u
cad which has cost f30oo,000, with no banks or
npita TO fall bnck upon-when, too, We encoun-
erred opposition on every hand--it is a source of
,rent consolation to know that we have at last re-
cwarled with "wert DONE good and faithful ser
'snts. Be assured, S'r,,hct wo will sacredIy cher
-h this ,lt, as q innmento Of scenes that have
psssed away.
Tho flag Is very handsomely gotten up. One side
: Inscribed, white satin ground, "Tribute to
he Energy snd Perseverance Of the President and
directors of tho Fest Tennessee aud Virginia Rail-
Dad" Tho reverse hears the stripes aud stars Of
ho Union, and tho staff Is surmounted with n
.ilded spear. AS specimen of home workman
hip. 1t deserves especial compliment.
Judge Pnschai, Of Texas, "a native Of TenDes-
ee,) was next introduced. II appears that prompt
ID by desire to test the merits and speed of tho
lew railway, he was making the trip from Wash
ngton to the Southwest by the Union Route, and
Fas prevailed upon by DR.. Cunningham, president
4 the Il Y. and Va, X. r. to sojourn day in
ireenevilie, for the purpose of participating in
he festivities. At the outset of his remarks,
Judge i. explained the circumstances of his visit,
md said that although he had not the remotest
of IN no "A nm ba bax