Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-31
THEcHrLDREx.s IunILEE.
sabbath school Pie Mic at Franklin
An TuTuessSs Attendance rooo EBa,

sabbath school Pie Mic at FrauIsIln-
An Immense Attendanee-5O0O Per
sons Present.
Early yesterday morning the streets o
our city were alive with happy ehildrea
preparing for the great picnic to be held
at Franklin, in celebration of the reunion
Of all the Methodist Sabbath Schools in
this city and those along the line of the
Nashville and Decatur railroad, as far as
Athens Ala, and the two special trains
which left here were densely crowded.
The park Of Col. John McGavock, one
mile beyond Franklin, was selected for the
occasion. This is one of the loyliest spots
an cur lovely country. The grand old
forest trees waved their green arms in the
tremulous air, while through their quiver-
ing leaves stray CLEANS of sunshine
stole down upon the gay, romp-
ing, gleesome children ike "Ieahets of
prayer from the ministering angel of child
hood. The scene was one of rare beauty.
a tit home for some wandering Egeria, and
a spot in which the Druid Of Old would
have expected to hear the sybilline utter
ences Of his favorite oaks. 1t was classic
ground. Twentyeeight years ago, in that
very grove the sovereign people of Ten
nes5ee met to discuss the affairs OF the ma
tion. Those were the golden days of the
republic. On that occasion and under
those same trees free people we're assem-
bled. The orator of the day was Felix
Ciruhdy. On his right sat the hero of the
Hermitage The crowd called for him 10
speak. He simply arose and waved his
hat and this was enough to call forth the
most rapturous applause. On the same
stand sat James X. Polk and Ex-Governor
Campbell.
Less than four years ago, these woods
echoed to the shouts of charging squadrons.
Near this spot the fatal arrow pierced the
heart Of the Confederacy, though its barbed |
lhaft was hidden in the folds of a victorious
lag.
Politics first, then war, and then the |
Sabbath School, the blessed harbinger of |
peace
The various Sabbath Schools were vel |
,omed by an address from Mr.. Burke |
Bond, which was full of sound arguments,
,ure Christianity and expressed in the
most felicitous manner. The Odd Fellows
Iornet Band charmed the vast crowd with
plendid music. Watts of sacred melody
i9ated upon the air, and then "Dixie"
ang out its thrilling notes.
The following Sabbath Schools were rep
esented:
MeKendree, NJ. Hamilton, Snperintend-
mt.
Elm Street, A. S. Colyar, Superintend-
Mt.
Tulip Street, W. H. Morrow, Superin-
endent.
Columbia, ID. c. Helm, Superintendent.
Franklin (Methodist), w. II. johnson,
superintendent. On Il
Franklin (Presbyterian), james Cant,
superintendent.
Franklin Christian, John W. Nicely,
superintendent.
Pulaski, Spring Hill, Brentwood, Athens,
la.
The following are some of the notices
q the banners of the different classes:
Infant class: Lambs of the Fold"
Glass No. 5: Crosses of Sharon
Glass No. 10: God is Our Refuge"
Class No. II "The Lord Reigneth"
Class No. %: "Feed My Lambs"
Class No 30: 'Love One Another"
Class No. Is: "Eautriui ,Jlrenis."
Glass No. -; Buds of Promise
Glass No. 49, 'Fhe Savior is Our Cap
ain."
Glass No %: 'Good Win TO Men"
Glass No. Z; eve Trust in God"
Glass No. -: "The Lord is with Us"
Col. A. S. Colyar made an interesting
ddress Of few moments.
Young master Frank Frizzell made
iost humorous and telling speech, which
xcited much mirth and laughter.
After the speaking, the tables were spread
nd the vast crowd, numbering over five
lOusand persons, partook of the refresh
tents which lay in great profusion around.
he festivities concluded satisfactorily of
y, and there was a general expression to
day happily spent.