Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-10-06
TIE CANVASS.
Hate, PeytOn and mcCann.

- Hate, PeytOn and mcCann.
SHELBYvILLE, Oct. Sd, 1860
EDITORS UNioN AND AMERICAN:
The debate between Gen. Bate, Col. Peyton and
Mr.. Mccain has just closed and went off gloriously
for BREcKNRDGE and LANE. The speech of Gen.
Bate was a noble one, and the Democracy are per-
fectly jubiant over it. will not pretend to give
Synopsis of the addresses of the gentlemen.
l WILL however, give one incident: Col. Peyton
made labored argument TO prove that the tenden-
eies of the Breckenridge party were for disunion,
and that many of his supporters were dsunionists.
After making these specifications and charges, he
closed his speech by saying that the Government
was safe even if LINCOLN was elected, and that
with the Senate standing it was, that there was
no danger. Bate made a most triumphant and tell
ing reply. He told Peyten that he (Peyton) had
just closed his argument charging the Democratic
party with being disunionists he now says that
that same party is to save the country should LIN
coin be elected. He alluded happily to the COM
pexion of the Senate-composed of one Douglas
man besides Judge DoUGIAs-Senator Pugh, one
BELL man, and all the balance BRECKIHRIDGE and
LINCOLN men, and these same Breckenridge men (for
1t would not be the Bell and Douglas men, were to
be the saviors of the country, even if Lincoln was
elected.
We all regretted the absence of Col. Haynes, but
his place was filed by Bate, and we were satisfied.
At the close of the discussion tie Democracy went
in body to Col Burks' Hotel, to shake by the hand
the gallant Bate, and to manifest to him their high
appreciation of his effort before he left and called
for him he appeared, and thanked the audience in
some happy remarks for the honor conferred on
him, and left amidst the shouts of his political
friends.
All is right in Bedford, and you may look out for
good report. Yours.
The Demonstration at Lebanon.
LEBANON, Oct. 3rd, 1860.
DEAR UNION AND AMERICAN The usually quiet
little town of Lebanon was made to shake with the
vollies of Democratic musketry from your City OF
Rocks on yesterday evening as the BREcKNRrDGE
RANGERS in martial prowess and Democratic glory
aanked and filed around the square, led by Capt
SLOAN who bore himself like one who well under.
stood his duty. They were then received by very
appropriate speech from Mr.. J. NJ. Moore-were
then drawn up in line upon the square to await the
appearance of the Murfreesborough Rangers. who
soon hove in sight, commanded by Capt WHITE
These were received by two very nice and eloquent
speeches from Mr.. Houston and Mr.. Matt Talbot
The companies were then dismissed and taken care
of by good and loyal Democrats. After tea the
crowd was entertained by some very sound as well
eloquent speeches from Mr.. Matt Talbot, Capt.
Sloan and Messrs. Pembeton, Patton and G. II.
Smith. The streets and square during the speaking
was one continued blaze of light from the rockets
candles balls, &c. This morning, although it was
raining and very dsagreeable great enthusiasm
was visible in the vast crowd which thronged the
square; causing the hearts of Democrats to swell
with pride as they beheld the mighty throng of
Democrats A procession of great length was then
formed which proceeded to the Fair Grounds. Here
was seen an immense crowd to hear Hon. Andrew
Ewing and his Excellency Gov. Harris expound the
doctrine and show how good old Democracy was
moving with her solid battalions to conquer the
cohorts of Bell Douglas and Lincoln. The exercises
were opened by very eloquent, able as well as
sound Democratic speech from Mr. Ewing. Al
though amidst the falling rain. still laundering ap-
plause went up from the thousands as they listened
to the doctrine, giving evidence that their hearts
were warm if their backs were cold and wet The
crowd then found its way back to town, the rain
being so very bad; then in the Courthouse all of
this vast throng which could get admission poured
to hear Coy. Harris. His speech was as usual
patriotic, eloquent and sound, the sayingis to the
back BONE" the greatest enthusiasm prevailing all
the tine. Truely Democracy may feel proud of this
grand display. Although the day was very unfavor-
able still the crowd was equal if not greater than
on the day of the Opposition jubilee. Then truly
the old Democratic flag ought to float proudly on the
mast head of the ship of State, as she sees these
many manifestations. D.