Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-08
AT LEXINGTON!
OUTPoURING OF THE BEMOCRACxI
$4,000 Persons Present..
mR. BRECKTNRIDGE,s SPEECH
From sheLouisviIIe Courier, Sent. 9th.

From the Louisville Courier, Sept 9Th.
We publish this morning a very full synopsis, by
telegraph of Mr.. Breckinrdges speech delivered at
Lexington yesterday We will defer any reraarks
we may have to make, until we receive the speech
entire.
r Welearn from q gentleman, who came in the cars
last evening" that the greatest excitement prevailed
in Lexington. Before Mr.. Breckenridge commenced
speaking, salute of 80 guns fred. The speech
was delivered at Ashland The number present was
computed at 10000
Just as we were going to press we received the
following special dispatch:
Especial Dispatch to the Louisville Courierl
LEXINGTON, Sept 5, 1860.
EDITORS LOUISVILLE CoURIER There were l5 100
precautionary from adjoining States. The best feel
ing prevails. The Kentuckians are all confident of
carrying the State. Breckinridge's speech was the
greatest effort of his life, and enthusiastically
received Tonight the sky Is lighted with fire.
works. Speaking at the Court House by Powell
and others Thousands are yet here. Many of the
most eminent men in the State are IN the city.
Grand Mass Nee ing at Lexington.
srf From the Louisville Courier, sept. Z.
The meeting of the Democracy of Kentucky, az
Lexington, on Wednesday last was an event IN the
politics of the State which those who were present
will not soon forget
1t was important from the circumstances under
which it was convened. from the circumstance at
SSndAhS run consequence " NV -
The speech of Mr. Breckenridge, an abstract OF
which we published yesterday morning and the fun
verbatim reports of which Will appear IN Few days
Is remarkable one, for the eminent orator ana
distinguished statesman who delivered it remark
able for the tone which runs through it, for the
spirit it breathes for the respect tor tine people and
the confidence in their intelligence 1t indicates as
much as for It's elOquence and power 49,
Speaking an American statesman contradis-
tnguished from the mere politician for the compact
ness OF Its logic and tie strength of its argument as
cOntrased with the elaptrap of the demagOgue, for
its frankness and candOr compared with the arts
OF othce-hunters and placeseeksrs, MIR. Breckin-
ridge acquitted himself of the duty imposed upon
him by the wishes Of his friends IN manner as
creditabe to himself and satisfactory 10 his party
as it is honorable to American politics.
We need not invite comparison of this great
speech for such will be voted by the voice OF all
honorable and candid men, with those recently made
before the people of this country. by Others whose
names are familiar, and whose reputation is wide
spread. 1t Is the speech of great proud, and hon
Orable man, who the eaumnies OF the enemies
of his party and OF the Union and who, while crush
ing beneath his heel the restless, ambitious and un-
principled cOnspirators against the peace of the
country, never once forgets that he is statesman
and gentleman-never once f0rgets what he owes
to himself and his country.
Thousands from the surrounding country, from
neighborng States, from all parts OF the Union
present. and communing together, and taking coun-
sci enc with another, they took fresh courage and
have gone to their respective homes determined to
crush out the factions and save the country. The
effect of the meeting will be revive the hopes and
renew the faith of the friends of the Union and to
strike terror into the hearts of the enemies of our
institutions.
From all parts of Kentucky, the news is most in
spriting. The hundreds of loyal Democrats we
met there all are confident of carrying the State.
We have but little doubt that Mr.. breckenridge will
carry the vote of Kentucky over all three of his
opponents.
The number present was variOusly estimated at
from II 600 to rs 900.
At night, the thousands who remained in the city
were addressed by number of distinguished gen.
tlemen, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.