Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-10
f this worthy project and make it a sue

of this worthy project and make it sue
cess.
Mr.. ]. B. Trotman offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the following gentlemen
be appointed committee to procure char
ter and take preliminary steps to form
Farmers and Mechanics Association: l..
P. Walker, Jas. Robinson, VIM. Richard
son, R. w. Walker, Jas. n. Moss, Chas. J.
Mastin, Sam1. w. Fordyce, Geo. c. Saun-
ders, Jas. Hamilton, Frank B. Gurley,
Archie Mcdonald, Chas. 5. Williams, A.
McAnally, l.. II. Sellars and James Hutch
ings.
The Democrat, daily, next morning gave
the following notice.. besides a general sy-
nOpsis Of Col. Kllebrew's remarks:
By invitation of the Merchants Associa-
ton Of Huntsville, Col. Killebrew, agricul-
tural editor, and Col. Griffith, one of the
proprietors Of the Nashville UNION AND
AMERICAN, were present, 70 address the
meeting. Considering the coldness of the
weather and the brief and limited notice 70
our country friends, a very respectable
number Of persons attended.
Ex-Goy. r. Chapman was called 10 the
chair, and Mr.. John White was appointed
Secretary. The chairman stated the object
of the meeting, and Mayor Cooper intro
duced Col. Killebrew, who addressed the
meeting in a telling, suggestive and praeti-
cal speech, setting forth the great advantages
and beneficial influences Of the proposed OF
gauizatiOn.
Col. Killebrew spoke elOquently on many
important points, which we cannot report
at length. He deeply interested his audi
ence and was frequently spplauded. On
motion of Samuel w. Fordyce, the thank:
of the meeting were unanimously rendered
| to Col. Killebrew, for his sound, practical
and able address.
On motion Coils. Killebrew and J. o.
Griffith were invited to address the citizens
at 2. N. to-day.
Col. Griffith arose and made few sug,
/ gestive remarks, enlivened with humorous
| anecdotes, and invited general attendance
| of citizens without regard to race, color OF
| occupatiOn. He especially desired the CO
operation Of the ladies in this important
work. His remarks were well received.
The speaking during the day and at night
| seemed TO have fine effect; and we take
pleasure in referring to the able aud power
| full speech made by Col. J. W. Newman, Of
! Fayetteville, at night. 1t was just to the
point, and had telling effect. Taken all
| togetheri it was good day and nights work
| and we shall look for great results there
| from in the organization proposed.
We take pleasure in expressing our graf
| itude to the citizens Of the place for the
! many courtesies and kindnesses extended
| to the representatives Of the UNION AM
| AMERICAN, and especially to mine host
| 4l,a OF of he q
| vile Hotel, kept in style thai
would reflect credit In any city
| throughout the broad land. he !:
/ the right man in the right place
| and no guests ever lack anything or any
| attentions that would add to their comfort
! and enjoyment. We commend all visitors
| to the Huntsville Hotel, in charge Of Maj
V. We were glad to meet there Capt
Frank Gurley, our friend and former fellow
! prisoner. We will never cease to preserve
| a grateful remembrance Of his kindness and
| hospitality to US while with him in the Pen.
! itentiary here. He was prosecuted and oP
| pressed, but has forgiven it all, and Is now
| pursuing an active business life, and We wisl
! him abundant prosperity.
| Through the courtesy of kind friends w
| had the pleasure of paying short visits tC
| each Of the Female Institutes Of the city
and were glad to learn they are ina prosper
! Gus condition and advancing.
There are many points Of interest in tha
| section we should like to notice in detail
and many friends we would be glad 20 al
| lude to, but for the present We have to de
sist, thanking all for their many acts 0
kindness and wishing them great success II
their organization.