Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-15
Grsnd Rally OF the NashvslIe Dem"c-


Last night the Democracy of the Gibraltar o.
Know Nothingism turned out by the hundred u
hear Col. LANDoN c. HAYNES, the eloquent ehalipio
of the equality Of the States and the e4uaiy oi inc
citizen. The roar of JOLLY CCLE's cannon and
the rockets red glare summoned the most 10 uae
cd Broad street Democratic head quarters
Mr.. GRoRcE Nancy first took the stand and brief
ly but glowingly alluded to the principles OF cur
party and 10 the gallant standard bearers VINO lead
US TO the struggle against Black hepuoheanism.
Mr.. Nancy IN the course Of his remarks spoke Of
BREcKrCE4peg and LANE as the only candidates who
had ever worn the livery Of the Union upon the
tented field when the clarion called forth our
troops TO meet the nations enemy in battle array.
And vet they for partisan purposes were to-day de-
nouuced as disuniouists.
Mr.. Manly said he knew but little OF BREcKM-
RIDGE excapt as re learned bis character from the
current history Of the present Of cur country But
old JOE LANE ne knew. He had seen his plume on
the bloody battle feld in the thickest of the fight
and although he wore the insignia of a General
he did not ask the humblest soldier to 90 where he
was not willing to lead.
At the conclusion Of his remarks Mr. Nancy in
troduccd to the large assemblage Col HAYES. of
East Tennessee. We shall not attempt a sketch of
his speech. Suffice it to say that it was eloquent
and, to the unembttered convincing. While it was
courteous to the Opposition it was candid in the ex-
position Of the tortuous policy OF that party and its
candidates. Now speaking the plain truths of his
tory, and anon Illustrating the ridiculous positions
assumed by the Opposition, by side.splitting anec-
d0ies.
The meeting last night called by the Democ-
racy. 1t was held at the usual place for Democrat
lie speaking. Il for the purpose Of hearing one
Of the most eloquent. distinguished, gentlemanly
citizens of Tennessee. Yet We regret to say that
some of the old earea O. of Know Nothinglsm was
perceptible; some of the rowdy element of the OPP
position on hand.
Frequently in the course OF his speech Col
HAYNES was attempted to be interrupted by friends
Of Mr.. BELL We hope and believe that most of the
attempts at disorder were made by halfgrown boys,
but there were some growumen engaged in 1t; some
who are recognized in society as gentlemen; some
who would have selt themselves disgraced if they
had known that respectable gentlemen of the |
Democratic party saw and marked with sorrow their
conduct. It is impossible in large gath
eIings at night to preserve perfect decorum, but |
much can be done to check that spirit Of rowdyism
which seeks the shelter Of darkness TO feast its ap-
petite IT is early in the canvass. Let gentlemen Of
character Of all parties, set their faces like flint
against such manifestations, or unpleasant conse-
quences may result before the excitement naturally
incident reaches the highest point
Barring the interruptions of the Opposition it was
a glorious meeting. one Of which the Democracy of
Nashville may justly be proud.
After Col HAYNES concluded some Of the Opposi-
ton attempted to call out M IcUsE the BELL Elec
tor for this district but they we're unsuccessful The
assembled Democracy shouted for ANDREW
EwNG. Ar. EwING enchaiDed their attention
for some time with words Of soberEess ard wis.
dem. When he finished Gen. BATE was. called for
rhe almost incessant and long continued rounds of
applause which pierced the air told powerfully of
The effectiveness Of his speech.