The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-05-13
Speaking at Gallatin.
ON the Nashville Patriot, May A.

The candidates for Governor met M
Gallatin yesterday; and the meeting was
one brimful Of qualification to the friends
of Col Netherland.
He came to ''the scratch" in fine con.
dition, and showed conclusively to his
friends, thaftbe little brush at the Capi-
tol on Monday, had the effect to make
him more eager for the contest.
When he arose to address tho Iaroe
crowd, who had assembled at the fair
grounds, he was greeted with an outburst
OF enthusiastic and heart-cheering ap-
plause, such as is seldom heard we i'm
agine, among the Democracy of the Tenth
Legion; indeed, astonishment seemed to
have seized upon the Democracy. and
many of them asked of each other, "wbat
does it meanY Us Col. Netnerland pro
ceeded to the prosecution of the party in
power, stating that they had been az
ralgned by the American people upon
many grave and serious charges, and that
he had been called upon by the people of
the State OF Tennessee, to prosecute them.
He was listened to with attention, the
whole of the large crowd, remaining en-
tirely quiet, during the whole of the
speech.
Col. Netherland stated clearly and dis
tinctly the counts in the indictment, con-
sisting of frauds, corruptions and ruinous
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waste of the public treasure, and as he
cited the proofs gathered as they were
from the leading Democrats, it was plain
to be seen that very many of the crowd
were convinced that the time had come
for change in the administration of the
Government. The speaker was very fire.
quently most enthusiastically and heartily
cheered by his audience, and indeed the
Opposition men could be distinguished
by the genial smile of satisfaction upon
every face.
Our friends may rest assured that the
cause will not suffer in the hands of Col.
Netherland. and that if the rank and file
will discharge their duty as well as lie
does, all will be well in August.
When Gov. Harris rose to reply, he was
hailed by shout, which we must say,
would have been weak one, even in an
Opposition crowd; it was evident from the
demonstration that Netherlands hot shot
had dispirited and discouraged them.
The Governor did not attempt reply
to the many charges of Col. Netherand,
but after returning thanks to the Demo-
cracy for their support two years ago, pro-
ceeded to the delivery of his speech, the
most Of which seemed to obe.yery familiar
to most of the crowd, they having heard
it two years ago. He labored through his
allotted time without inspiring any en-.
thusasm among his friends, they were
evidently disappointed at not hearing
something new: they seemed to expect
that he would at least try to answer Meth
erland, but were compelled to retire dis
satisfied. The Governor had very quiet
time of it, and descended amidst pro-
longed cheers for Netherland-who re-
piled for half an hour in his own pecu-
liar happy style, imparting confidence and
encouragement to his friends, and spread
ing alarm and terror amongst his foes.-
Gov. Harris made brief rejoinder pret-
ty much after the style of his speech, and
with the same effect. The Democracy
were so still and quiet that Netherland
magnanimously requested his friends to
cheer the Governor to keep up the in
terest of the occasion.
We repeat the assurance to our friends
that our candidate is doing his whole
duty; and if we will all render him the
proper assistance all will be well yet.