Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-23

by magnificent likeness Of General Rober
+. Lee. Having arrived at the saloon, tn
young people" all wreathed in smiles
lost no time in making their arrangement
for the dance, when sets were soon mad,
up, and the merry strains Of music Get then
all in motion like things of life and light ,
ALONG THE RIVER.
The scene along the river was superb
Nature on every side looked gay and love
ly-she was decked in her most beautiful
robes, and wore her brightest smiles as 4
in approval Of the occasion. A pleasant
and refreshing breeze lent an additional
charm TO the scene, and was duly appre-
ciated by those who felt its balmy influence.
The sun sent down some of his most genial
rays, and the ripping stream reflected them
with appropriate beauty and faithfulness.
At HaysborO landing some members of the
Madison Division Of the Sons of Temper
ance came on board, and were warmly
greeted by their friends from Nashville.
The dancing was kept up with much spirit
until the party arrived at its.
PLACE OF DISCRIMINATION,
which is a lovely place in this cheerful
looking month of May. Here the excur-
sionists we're met by large number of
members of the organization from various
parts Of the surrounding country, and
landed with the utmost hiliarity. The
grove set apart for the picnic is one that
is admirably adapted for such an event,
and is not many yards distant from the
place of landing. 1t is finely shaded with
trees, and in it had been coed very
suitable stand for the speakers.
THE SPEAKING.
The meeting was opened by DR.. G. S.
Blackie, of this city, when
Col. A. S. Colyar, of Tennessee, was
called TO the chair
Rev. j. b. Abbott, of Indiana, made an
appropriate prayer.
The chairman stated that it had been
expected the Rev. DR.. +. A. Young would
deliver the anniversary address on the oc-
casiOn, but owing to some cause, he had
not yet arrived, nor was it likely he would
be present, and they had been considering
| whether they had not better dispense the
meeting and go around and mingle with
each other, and enjoy themselves as best
they could, or remain and hear some of
the other speakers.
Loud calls were made for +. w. Cars
well, of Canada West, who came forward
in obedience to the call. He had nothing,
however, that was new to tell them, and he
did not think he could amuse or interest
them much by telling them what they had
so often heard before. He told them some
amusing anecdotes, which ELECTED oonsid-
cradle laughter, and concluded with a hope
that he would be able to think Of some
thing new after awhile.
Calls having been made for other of the
distinguished visitors the chairman said
There must he a mistake somewhere.
The speakers should have been notified,
and then there would be no misunderstood
ing. The people desired to hear from
those men who had come from afar off and
the proper steps should have been taken to
crafty them. What we wanted in this
country now more than the recOnstruc-
ton policy of Congress is re union Of the
hearts of the people throughout this whole
country. He thought that this was fit aud
proper time for him ospeak to them on the
subject, and particularly near the grave of
the great jackson. 1t was fitting place
for them 10 exchange views together, and
though the people had for time been es-
tranged, it was time that chickering's shouId
gether again as one people. That great man
had not only shed his blood for the good Of
the country, but his whole life had been
devoted to her interests. By,that grave,
then, he trusted new hope would spring
up amongst them for the future welfare Of
the country the departed patriot loved so
well, and that their aim would be to make
US once more one people and one greatna-
lion.
John Moffat, Esq, of Canada West, was |
next called for, and he responded in he
fitting manner
He depicted the heroism which had |
even arisen TO nations from the use of |
whisky, and hoped that a good time was |
coming for Tennessee, and that very soon. |
He was delighted with the beautifil
scenery Of the country, but il WAS from |
moral worth the only true greatness of /
country could come. He quoted from |
Charles Mackay and the poet Uowper, and
showed from the former what constituted /
a great people, while from the latter he |
showed the terrible effects which arise from /
intoxication. England and America were /
the two great countries which were the |
custodians Of virtue aud purity-of tenn /
perance and its sttendants-love and pros
perity.
Rev. A. Nj. Benedict, of Connecticut, |
next delivered a few brief, but well timed |
remarks He did not wish to be so I'M /
fortunate rs 10 be called upon to speak on
an empty stomach, and he had fellow.
feeling for Others in that condition. lie |
thought all his friends present were so.
lie counseled devotion to the cqnse, and
tFngfAn #
feel il their duty 10 DO all in their
power TO further il and make it
successful. He had come from Connec-
ticut, but he saw hills and wales, and trees
and fields here as we'll as there, and he
called upon them again 10 unite for the
welfare Of the whole country.
VIM. A. Duff, Esq, of Pennsylvanis,
next addressed the meeting in brief terms.
lie was glad 10 meet them on that occa-
sion, and though il would be hardly right
for him not to come forward and show him
self when called upon, yet he had nothing
TO say To them, aud it took him bat a very
short time TO tell it. He believed in men
showing their hands, but the great trouble
in this world was that men did not do that
ss they ought to; for he believed that il
men we're 10 show their hands in accord
ance with their minds, the temperance or |
ganization would be stronger to-day than
it H.
THE DINNER.
Dinner having been announced, the
speaking here terminated and all repaired
TO the tables, which were situated in a cool
and shady retreat. gr0aning beneath the
weight of good things.
The Committees Of Arrangements both |
male and female, we're now both kept busy,
and to their credit be itssid that they dis
charged their duties admirably Hungry |
mouths were soon filled, and though fast
and faster saill they e4me, there was always
an abundance 70 hll them Lemoaade
circulated freely and was ia constant de-
mand and We should be very much die
appointed 70 bear thal ANY psrson lelt that
spot dissatisfied. One thing is certain, that
never were peoples aPpetites ministered
TO by fairer OF more willing hands. "a