The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-10-30

er wagon was loaded with cut nails and
spikes, manufactured at the rolling mill Of
the Knoxville Iron Company. Still another
was loaded with blacksmiths s forge and an
vii, also the blacksmith heating his iron,
with Sleayes rolled up ready for work.
These were followed by men who worked in
the iron mills here, each one bearing with
him whatever be works with at the shop.
The foundry was also represented BY cast
ings, consisting of bollOw-ware aud vnrious
other kinds Of castings. Another feature
was the huge Jumps Of coal in q wagon, and
the colliers With their shoyels and pikes ut
work One wagon was loaded with door
frames, doors, window-sash, blinds, &c,, with
carpenters work bench, and ha industri-
ously showing bis plane. The tanners were
also represented by working leather in its
different stages, as the procession moved on.
We consider this matter OF blending our in
dnstry with our love Of country as happy
and common-sense arrangement, although It
may bo new to the people of the South,
whose teaching have been such as to cause
them to look upon labor as degrading in its
character.
The new steam 6re-engine WAS also prom
inent in the procession. Anothor item was
Il large s.ained coffin, labelled Seymour and
Blair, upon which was seated some juvenile
freedmen, who throughout the procession
were Mailing it up. The colored school was
represented by number of boys with school,
books, inteutly studying their lessons, as the
procession mo, ed through the streets. But
il ia useless for MS to undertake 10 particular
ize. The procession was highly creditable
TO the good taste aud Judgment Of the Mar
shals, and any others who may have assisted
in planning it. The procession moved
through the princlpal streets to tue Female
Institute, where stand had been erected for
speaking.
Aere, after song from the Glee Club, COM
posed Of gentlemen connected with the
Knoxville Iron Company, which was heartily
cheered, Hon, J. W. North introduced Hon.
| W. D. Kelly, Pennsylvanis who addressed
the audience in speech Of near two hours,
which was listenedt to with such attention AS
we have rarely seen bestowed on occasions
similar to this. He commenced by saying
that he did not come among us 10 beg votes
ms General Grant WIS already elected, and
the course Tennessee msy take cannot al
feet the general result. lie spoke Of the late
hard fought battles over the Northern cleo
tons, and Of the complete triumph of loyal
men over the enemies OF the government. He
proceeded to contrast the condition OF the
people Of the North With those of the South,
| iustituting comparison as to our wealth and
opportunities, showing that while we have
superior natural advantages IN every respect
over the people Of the North, yet we are
greatly heir interiors in point Of EeNlth and
Industry. He said that hundreds ana thous-
ands Of men at the North were desFrous oi
coming among US, and would do SO Rhenev-
er General Graut is elected. That the vote
of different localities will be noted by emil
grants-such a number of votes for Grant
and neace, and suck number for Seymour,
revolution, slavery, and every other kind OF
aeritry re advised every rebel who hates
A Union man to vote the Democratic ticket.
rs that would be giving. the Union man fair
notice that be intended to kill him. Every
man who votes the Republican ticket was ex-
tending an invitation TO emigrants TO settle
among rs. He addressed himself to the coli
ored men, counseliug sohrieity, industry and
economy, giving them some soun'l advice.
He answered the charge that the country is
becoming impoverished by the burdens I'M
posed by Radical misrule, by giving hets ana
figures, showing that We have b greater de-
gree os prosperity than ever before
He had been called upon by the Press and
Herald to explain why Philadelphia bad Civ
an a Democratic majority. He deuied that
such was .be case, aud showed that the elec-
lion was carried there by frand-that one
Kentucky gentlemen was in Jail for having
voted seven tithes in 'oae Congressional Dis
triet and three iu another That FIVE gentle
men from Delaware were il jail for a similar
oTense. One precinct in the fourth ward
rave /. Democratic majority larger than the
| number of taxpayers 10 the precinct, In
Penusylyahia the manner Of voting is diff
ferent from here. There every maa mast vote
in his own precinct BE stated that the Re-
nublicaps would be able to prove fraud and
asked the Pres and Htra6G TO have the hSnes-
ty to Law the facts before their resders.--
judge Kelley was intercepted by frequent
and prolonged applause. His speech has had
afiue effect, and viii no doubt do Es much
good in Tennessee. We are pleased 10 know
tina, he is favorably Impressed with East Ten
nessee, and will give good report OF US to
the stardy sons OF the Keystone State. He
has, by his plain manner Of speech, every
Wota OF Nhich carries with il the impress Of
honesty, his sound advice, and bis friendly
insereourse rendered his name inmortsl
among US, and will be ever remembered h5
our people In their kindiiest manner.
Aiter the conclusion OF Judge kelley's
spaeeb, aud Auother gong from TIE Glee Club
Hon. %. w. O. Senter was called upen, and
proceedsd in speech Of one hour TO show
up the Inconsistencies, ne follies and ths
missoings Of the Democratic party. The
naensr ia which his speech was received
showed that be had touched upon a popular
chord. His appeal 10 members Of the old
Whig party WAS perfectly irresistible, aud we
cannot see how any mar who has ever acted
with that party can, AFTER hearing SenleFl
speecb, further act With the Democracy.
Hon. Horace Maynard foilowod next 10 one
Of bis happiest efforts. bis remarks being
mainly addressed 70 those men who were 10y
al daring the war bat are now acting with
the rebels. Al the close Of bis speech thres
cheers we're proposed for Horace Aaynast
oar hert Congressman" which was bsartil.
responded
Hoo. John Caldwell, an old ciiizen az sef'
| Ecrson comfy, gave his reaaoni for support
ine Gen. Gfaut which were received sith
applause. Hs % an old man, respected and
beloved, and bis opinions haFe mugh weight
/ With those who knog him.
After smother song b shs Gles Club, ih'
u crowd dispersed. n
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