New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-09-28

me paoHS reception OF kentHeky75 noble and
Ratriotie son, the Hon. John ]. Crttenden, by the
Union party OF this city, yesterday, was the most
spendid and imposing demonstration of the kiEd
taat mas been witnessed in Tennessee foT quarter
OF century. Almost the entire city seemed to
nave turned out en- masse with shouts, with music
and with banners, to pay tribate love, Of rev.
eFehce and OF admiration to one Of the wiscst and
greatest statesmen Of the tne-one Of the purest
and most incorrHptible patriots of she age. Such
unquestlonapiy Is our venerable and distinguished
visitor, and such was hia welcome to she home of
John Bell-a welcome such as the hero might re-
ceve when returning from the wars Of his country,
crowned with lanrels won in a hundred fights The
streets, the sidewalks, the windows the balconies
the walls and every spot that afforded a standing
place for man, woman or child, were crowded with
people, all eager TO catch a glimpse Of the gorius
old hentuckian whose voice has been lifted up for
forty years in defense Of truth Of right and Of JUS
tlee n the councils of the nation, and whose name
aaorns some Of the brightest pages in the history
Of his country.
The train in which Mr. Crittenden came down
feached the depot fifteen minutes past 2o'ciock,
As he alighted from the cars cheer after cheer
rose from the vast ceneoarse of people assembled
to welcome him with open arms and warm hearts
to the capital of Tennessee. An omen carriage
drawn by four white horses gaiIy decorated with
ribbons, was in readiness, and in this Mr. Critten-
den, and Mr. Bell who had gone down to the {Ieuot
to join in welcoming his cid friend and COM
panion in arfls,n were seated with two other
gentlemen, and the procession was formed for the.
march up town, in the following order
/. The Bell Stars, splendid military company
command of Capt. Neill
.. Crittendenfs carriage drawn by four white
horses, beautifully caparisoned.
3. number Of carriages in which rode Russo
Houston, Esq, appointed to deliver the welcomz
ing address, Hon. Horace Maynard, of Knoxville
Hon, ;. g Stanton, and other distinguished gentle
men.
A. The Bell Grays, Capt. Hinton, with hand Of
music.
S. Horns Silver Band, seated in their spsendid
band wagon drawn by four horses.
6. The Reli Hiphfanderg Cant (rpnahaw ygiFt.
band ef music.
I. The different Union clubs of Nashville and
Edgefeld, and of the county, on foet-aftogefher
forming procession of the most imposing de-
scription and extending along the streets for half
mile. With the fluttering of flags, the waving Of
banners, the flashing Of bright swords and b1yo-
nets in the sun, the glitter of gay uniforms, the
roll of drums, the screaming of flies, the setter
music of silver instruments. and the prancing of
steeds, and the measured tread of the TolunteeEs-
fS Re HssgsG Isar as i csn wa isssn gissaz ig q t e
The procession moved up Market street to the
Public Square, where another vast crowd had
assembled to await the coming of the gallant Ken
tuckian, around the Public Square, passing Cedar,
Deaderick, College and Market streets, to the
City Hotel, in front of which the immense mass of
moving humanity paused, when, after three long
loud and enthusiastic cheers for John j. Critten
den of Kentucky which seemed to
"Rend the leaves from the trees
As if a storm passed by #t
Russell Houston, Esq.,, on behalf of the Unienr4
men of Nashville and Edgefed, rose and addresseas
Mr.. Crittenden substantially as follows:
eve rejoice sir, to meet you as onr honoraf
guest. May your life be long and happy, as it has
been useful and beneficial to your country. We
all remember, with the lveiiest emotions, yoEr
visit to in the trying times of 40, and we thank
you we thanked you then, for your patriotic !;
efforts in the cause of our common country !.
When you were so useful to us then, when peao e
and happiness pervaded the land-what may yo u
not be- when greater perils now encompass u.s. an d
sectionalism, unprecedented, disturbs the qui eft
of the We long AGAIN to hear thiIt u.
three stars singing together for joy and united nd
| happy. We believe that our National Union ay
! be preserved by the assistance of Kentucky & INC
1 Tennessee, and we welcome you, sir, as the dis
tingushed representative of our sister State. 10,
are welcome, thrice welcome to our city and he
| hospitalities."
In reply, Mr.. Crittenden said, in substance:
az tender you sir, and this vast assemblag a m,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Iof thls eordiai feeepLlu AM
4 welcome you have been pleased to give me-
i remember when visited your city on oc casio,
like the present; it is green spot in my 10 emory
well remember your victory ana trumph Of tina
glorious Time. may IL pc an augufy OF LIE success
1 which awaits us now. From that victory VI Areape
but small reward - from this one we ma reap
hundred fold. AS you nave satd. slf,We arf :assae
at the present time onone side by secti0m alism
upon the other by disunion. 0nr 0pp0 neuts an
the enemies to the success of our nation and of il
| very existence. We must put them dow n or the
/ will put us down.
| sBut we can triumph over them at last am on
of those who believe in the intellgt nee of ii
| people and their capacity to govern thi ,mselyes
| believe that they awake to the da myers wbic
threaten them and in their fidelity IS he onlv rem
| edy for the disastrous condition OF the coilntr,
| When they are fully aware there is M danger an
| all these threatening clouds will be swept ava,
for the ballot-box is effective than the ear
/ ridge box. The people see it, and they know
Let every man then consider what is his duty
this crisis, and do it like an honesSr man, we nlu
vote against sectionalism in the ] North and se,
tonalism in the South, must pu fsue the mjddl
path, called the golden way. ou have aliude,
| sir, to Tennessee and Kentucky, as an assuranc
| of the conservative feelings OF the peope T hav
long ago looked upon them as twin sisters-fb
tirst-born Of the Government. 1t has long been
settled political maxim with m o. that as long n
thea stand together, there can ,e no dissolution
the Union That they should so stand has bee
my political wish and prayer TO more than fwent
years. 1t is a union of kindred blood and kinlra
patriotism: are alike in O ur institutions an
we were born brothers. Unit ed in politics we co
maintain the Constitution and Government
q But this is no occasion TO enter into a uolitrf
, argument. cannot express the gratitude feel
cannot make you know no how much feel i
i debted to yon for this reeer .tion wish IL Cod
was more deserving of suci honor. Again off
my Acknowledgements, with all the sincerity of n
heart for your cordial rece' ption
!, We do not report the sp 5eches in Snll nor 40 u
pretend to give the exact word OF either spa
' The crowd was so dense that 1T was utterly imnr
sibe to catch all that wal said st the con cIus,
Of the addresses three cheers we're gwen for Nj
Crittenden and Kentucky, an fos, Mr. Rs' II II
three military companies thei formed sues .essive
in front of the hotel and free salntes Ia honor
Mr.. Crttendens after winch Ehe larTer m art nf i
crowd having dispersed, tAay marched do wn tn /
depot OF the Tennessee ard labama aailr Dad to
eeive theUnien Guards from, Columbia, A. ai the r
Ringers from Franklin, an d escort the, n to tn,
quarters which was don e in due iorI n. the Fl
companies presenting 'on ng and imp osine ARA
and creating quite stir ahaag the str eets fhrou
which they passed.
Among the many banners which W ere ran nm
lend eesat to the reception. mona appeared ID
greater advantage fhfln zhose .oe. ID Tfnisn Gin
across Market street andath latta anrass GoiIaa
The first, double Dag With VIII to gronnJ J.;
: center, bore side. tlae folk v;n5 ;nse;t;e n
First Ward Union Clrbs, Walty an,a 70
Sage III, ni nen.uSAS, n sfstl thee wish the st.
IN y, tne reserse @ sadY Wtsf painted i a7cge b
blth the nahe m VI Etet eIt ais ieath and above.
Wofus: 1he oniaA' uie1s constitution, and I
The banner OF the IhlrL Ward Club across c
5ege street. WIS aspisnoiW one, bearing on one 81
the wo[us, NJ h3siAmsaoeg, y ag,9 ~ Tennessee. They W
anlaailg 1aarei3 ~ hS;ts ng the foes of the Uni
apfoaa: @ Lney "in aaH aa another ehaplet to tn
giorlous ielloifI Il, u ~ pending struggle aga
t1e enemies O. t1e ha uifc at home.n And, on
Crttenden, the noble Kentnckv patr;ot ~ end
fender of tie Union, :, Az uav.aJ. - - - :,