Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-25
Our Philadelphia Correspondence.
PuInApELruA, May l2th, leeo.

| PHirApELPtnA, May l2th 1850.
Last night participated in the serenado given to
Hon. John Bell and family, at the La Pierre House.
Notwithstanding the brevity of the notice, there
were present over sir thousand persons, making az
enthusiastic an assemblage as ever witnessed. Az
on occasions Of the kind where right and honor
were to be respected and praised, numetous fair
ladies lent cheering presence to give strength and
grace to the scene. More than one gentleman re-
marked that the assemblage reminded them Of
such greeted Henry Clay on bis visit to our city,
when every Philadelphan knows the ladies bid
fair to outnumber those of the sternsr sexin pay
ing their respects To- the Usage Of Ashland" A
large proportion of those present were young mem
another indication of the purity of the candidates.
and of the principles they represent From the en-
thusasn displayed by these 1t seemed and found
on conversing with many that it vas the case--
that their feelings had been kept in unnatural,
political bondage for some time, and now that the
time had arrived when they could give them vent
I-honestly--cheerea Justly and with that whole
souled enthusiasm that the young mind, with prin-
ciple and right only iu view and untrammsled by
the bondage of political expediency alone can or
press.
Mr.. Bell was introduced to the gathering, by the
Hon. Jas. Ingersoll-one Of those noble conservs-
tive old gentleman-who demeanor and actions
have caused the creation of the term-sA Philada
gentleman A moro fitting usher could not have
been chosen.
Having taken no part in politics since tho death
of the Wing paSty--now that his country demands
tba of bar f,rlI
theretirement and comfort private life and takes
place in the front rank Of our conservative Union
Party.
When such men are in the political field, we havs
another indication of the nobility Of the cause.
Mr.. Bells speech was received with frequent out
bursts Of applause. Its sentiment found an echo
iu the bosom of every conservative, Union loving
man present. and have no doubt largely increased
the number of recruits. He spoke from the heart
evidently. Many Union men who had never seen
or heard Tennessees favorite son, thinking him
little old fogyish and having objected to his nomin-
alton on that account, had their minds changed bY
his manner and speech.
Mr.. Bell was followedby Mr. Coiliday, ofyour State
who in the course Of his remarks alluded 10 Henry
Clay, causing prolonged and enthusiastic cheering,
such rs ever follows In Philadelphia the public mem
tion of the great Kentucdan's name.
Loud calls were made for Maj. Henry, Of Tennes-
see, who has made host of friends and admirers
here by his patriotic speech in the Convention. IL
he could be spared from home during the cnfnpaiRn
he could do efectual work here.
We would also be very happy to hear Mr.. j. 81.
Brien, Of Nashville, again. MIR. b. must be power
fu stump speaker at least so many Philadelphians
think.
Altogether Tennessee was well represented on
Friday night. If you have few more like those
who addressed u.s. itsill make the assurance Of Mr.
Brien doubly sure, that NEXT Fall sour ears would
be deafened by the sound OF bells ringing and rat
tng In the hills and holows Of Tennessee" Tho
crowd did not retire with the speakers but remained
standing In knots In the neghborhood OF the hotel
until midnight, when Mr.. Bell and fficnds were
complimented with another serenade, given this
time exclusively by the business men OF the city.
The visitors were again called out and acknowledge
ing the honor done them in the usual manner,
retired.
deem ii my duty. in justice TO an enterprislng
man, anl to an enterprise In which every Phadel-
phian should take interest, 10 obviaie far a. pos
sble a rumor which has .g'ne out over the South
from Philadelphia, that Mr. Stevens, lessee Of the
Continental Hotel IL an abolitionist. have II from
good authority that such Is not the case He keeps
first class and very popular hotel and resides prn-
cipally In Mobile and Is not fanatic by any means.
There mas Deen n Idlr HHOunt OF DusiucN QOno
this Spring From the appearance OF things you
might well doubt whether there bad ever been .
financial panic here.
The result Of the last Municipal election must not
be looked on as a Republican triumph. Philadel-
phia 4 conservative TO the Interests peculiarly
and exclusively municipal were the cause Of the re-
election OF Mr.. Henry as Mayor.
From developments which have taken place to-
day, bis reelection is not 50 certain although be
has BEEN inaugurated
Mr. Downing, Democratic candidate for City
Comptroller contests the election Of his opponent
Ia the course Of the investigation, II Ia discovered
that returns from twenty-five precincts In eleven
large wards are missing, which brings the matter
10 deadlock. The investigators adjourned with
out taking any action. Democrats claim that their
candidates viii yet occupy the Offices for whloh
they were nominated.
For the interest of Machinisis In your section, {
write that the strike Al the large foundry Of NJ W.
Baldwin Co, still continues; that the dru has
failed u turn out al the time specified, the nHInbW
! of eagiuss cOa,s.sssd sos UNUes