Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-01

Woodbury. and nzurfreesboros.
MEssRs. EDroRs On Saturday last Gov. HARRIS
and Hon. ANDREW EWING addressed the people of
Cannon county. The masses poured into Woodbury.
early in the morning and about 10 A. n an immense
crowd accompanied with band of music assembled
IN Grove Judge S. L. finley called the meeting
to order, Esq MASSEY was selected as chairman and
W. G. MILLER, Esq. was appointed secretary. The
chairman in 4 few but truly eloquent remarks ex-
planned the object of the meeting, and introduced
Miss ADA TALLEY, of Woodbury. who, in behalf of
the ladies of Cannon county, presented beautiful
banner to the Democracy of the glorious old county
of Cannon. have witnessed several presentations
of Banners but this was the most grand of all that
it has been my pleasure to witness The remarks
of Miss TALLEY were exceedingly appropriate and
eloquently delivered. Mr.. THOMAS WOOD received
the banner in chaste and eloquent speech. Mr..
WooD briefly presented his views of the politics Of
the day We congratulate the Democracy of Can
non that they have such promising young Demo
crat We feel satisfied that the beautiful banner
with the Inscriptions : q The Union" " BREcKN-
RIDGE and LANE" woven by such fair hands, will
never be suffered to trail in the dust by the Democ
racy of Cannon
Hon. ANDREW EwNG was then introduced to the
large assembly. He revie we'd the Democratic Con-
ventions at Charleston and Baltimore. He then gave
tho people unansw cradle reasons why every Tennes-
seean ought to support the gallant BRECKENRIDGE and
the heroic LANE He closed amid the enthusiastic
shouts of the masses.
Gov HARRIS was then introduced, amid deafening
applause. He made an eloquent defense of the
Democratic party stated and proved that he and the
party occupy the same position that they did in
IS56-that we denounced Squatterism then When
Gov HARRIS sifted the record of Mr.. BELL, he made
some happy hits and arguments, showing the facts
against the aforesaid JOHN with such convincing
eloquence, that even the Ignorers were ashamed of
their candidates and hung their heads in sorrow.
We have frequently heard Mr. Ewing and Gov.
HARRIS, but on this occasion, only state what all
felt and believed, when we say that these were
the greatest efforts of their lives. They spoke to
patriots and as patriots felt that the Constitution
itself was endangered. We never a mass meet
ing more aroused with deep feelings and interest
| for our common country An old veteran of the
| Opposition answered from the crowd. that Gov
HARRIS position upon the rights Of the South was
| right DoUGLAsIsM is nowhere in Cannon, and BEII.
ISM will be played out by November. Among the
many incidents Of the day. can find time to notice
but one As Gov HARRIS was about to step from
the stand wellinformed looking gentleman grasped
him by the hand and said, Governor, l cane here
against you, but God bless you, am now with you
| forever" Had time, we would notice more OF
the points in the speeches of these distinguished
patriots. We hope that they will repeat them else
where. The crowd adjourned to dinner. A plenty
to feed the multitude was spread in the grove, for
which all were indebted to the good Democratic Ia
dies of Cannon. After dinner, Col. SAVAGE, Mr.
! MURRAY and others, were to speak.
/ We went to Murfreesboro' to hear Gov. HARRIS
and Mr. EWING at night. Early after supper large
crowd assembled at the Court House, although only
! a few hours notice had been given. Many of ouI
oldest Democrats say they never heard as good
| speaking or saw as much enthusiasm in Murfrees
boro' as there was last Saturday. After the speak
| ing had concluded, military company, now being
| organized, were out with martial music, and sere
naded Gov HARRIS, and Mr.. EWING at the City Hotel
| Capt. DAVIS, in behalf of the company addressed
the distinguished gentlemen and was replied to by
Mr.. EwNG in one of his happiest strains. Our dis
tinguished visitors were also serenaded by severa
of the finest musicians among the young men in oul
city. If everything goes on as well IN other por
tons of the State as in Cannon and Rutherford yoU
may set down Tennessee for BRECKENRIDGE and LAM
by fifteen thousand majority. Enthusiasm for the
Constitution and the Equality of the States received
a new impetus the top of the rock ribbed hills o
old Cannon on last Saturday, which will reverberat
on the hills of East, and like mighty avalanch,
roll on to the father of waters in West Tennessee
Let US vndicate the Constitution and its guarantee
of the equal rights of the States and citizens
| L.ELIUS.