Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-16
VIRGINIA.
Patriotic Sentiments of the New Gov
ernOr-The Senatorial Contest.

ern0r-The Senatorial Contest.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct IA telegram
to the Dispatch says Gov. Walker made
an address to-day on the fair grounds at
Danyille, in the political part of which he
said be felt nothing but pity for the oppo-
sition opinion in the late canvass who were
led by set of cormorants and carpet
bsggers, who had nothing at stake
but their own selfish interest,
reioiced that the election by
the fact that Virginia was hereafter to
be run on principles Of right and Justice
and civil and political equality. What
she now needs is plenty of honest, indus
trious, and intelligent laborers, no matter
from what source they come. he appeal
ed TO the young men of Virginia not to
forsake the State and not forsake the
pillow, and ay to the large cities of the
North, where vice and Generalization
awaited them.
STANTON, VA, Oct. 1.-Two thousand
dollars were awarded in premiums to-day
at the fair. Among the premiums was
one to Benjamin Smith, negro, for the
best specimen Of barrels.
RICHMOND, Oct. I5.-The Dispatch
comes out this morning in brief article
urging Gen. Williams election ont he
ground that he is the PresidenI5 choice,
Is the friend of Gen. Sherman, and will
be more acceptable TO Congress than any
other Walker Republican that could be
selected, and consequently would be likely
to secure tbe speedy reconstruction Of the
| State
His brother and young Douglass, the
residents private secretary, have arrived
| II work for his election.
NEW YORK. Oct l5.-lt ia stated that
Gen. Candy has prepared report on the
alleged fraud, IN the Virginia election,
which will show j: IL an extremely fair
election-much fdirer indeed than is usual
at elections IN the Northern States.
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| Fx-PresIdent Fillmore Invited TO visit
Nashville During the Fair.
Ga hearing Of the presence of eK-Pres'
ident Film re at Louisville, our cizent
expressed a general desire that he should
extend his visit to Nashville This wish
was so general that Mayor Morris, Thomas
b johnson, and other prominent citizens
were induced to unite 10 sending the fol,
lowing invitations, which we're telegrapheC
yesterday:
| OFFICE OF THE TENNESSEE AGRICUL
TURAL AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION
NAsHv.LLE, Oct. Is, lS69.-EN PREsI
| DENT WILLARD FILLMORE, LOUISVILLE
COMMERCIAL CONVENTION, LOUISVILLE
Ky-Sil: The annual exhibition of thi
association cpe1s on Monday, the 1911
all h, frfa I'M
one, and will attract large numbers of CHI
zens from all portions of the State. They
with ourselves, would be proud 10 gree
You and do honor To your eminent chsrsc
Ter. We invite you TO extend your visi
10 the West 10 this city and be present a
the exhibition, and sincerely trust you vii
do 30. Please answer.
THos. B. JOHNSON, Pree't.
| NASHVILLE. Oct. Is, 1869 -Ex- Presi
dent Willard Fillmore, Louisville Com
merciAl Conyention-Sir ln behalf {
the municipal authorities Of this city, an
the citizens of Nashville, / invite you {
visit the city during the ensuing week, an
warmly tender you the freedom and hos
, pitality Of the city. Your acceptance wi
afford the capital Of Tennessee an OccasIo
, to manifest their high appreciation
your exalted character, and will afford L
! ! great qualification. Please answer.
X J. MORRIS, Mayor.
) NASHVILLE, Oct. Is, 1S69.-Ex.PREs
a DENT FILLMORE, LOUISVILLE CoMMEI
a GAL CONVENTION, LOUISVILLE: If yo
accept the invitation of the municipt
: authorities and citizens of Nashville, Z
: wish 10 extend TO You the Inequalities
:, this hotel, and would be pleased TO haI
!, ypu as our guest during your stay.
: NJ. KEAN & Co.