Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-21

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any State, or any ten States, or even ma
jority of all the States, bas right to dis
solve our Union. Applause That
Union is founded on the Constitution. 1t
Is a chartered government, not mere
ieague. 1t does not constitute confeder-
acy merely, but nation; a government of
limited and defined powers, but of unlimited
Duration. / believe that the Union is not
only destined to be, but was intended to be
perpetual, and believe that our great civil
war, II there ever was any reas enable doubt
as to the nature of that Union, has settled
that doubt forever. (Renewed applause.)
That slavery is dead and that the Union
aoides forever, such is the sum and SUBJ
stance of the verdict pronounced through
the issues of our great contest. There can
never again arise question as to the per-
petuity of the Union. That apple of dis
cord, the only thing that ever made
any American hostile to bis coun-
" and constitution, has utterly
perished. Thenceforth the American
Union abides forever, grounded in the sf-
fections, in the necessities, in tie fervent
devotion OF the whole American people.
If there ever shall again arise question of
disunion, that question viii be presented
not for the southern sectitn of this nation.
But no such question win or can arise.
AS perpetual as the hills, as solid as the
everlasting rocks, the union of these States
abides and must abide forever. One sem
timent, one purpose, animates the Ameri-
can heart, and that is that the union of the
States must and shall be preserved. (cheers.)
Now fellow citizens, if may be allow
od LAT e. IL Ill
with regard to your position, your duties,
and your prospects. Cincinnati may be
regarded as very nearly the industrial and
commercial centre of our present popula-
ton. What the future may bring forth we
cannot tell, but to-day this city is nearly
in the middle Of the great commercial
movement, of the industrial activity ofthe
American people. Its hills smiling In the
summer abundance, look lovingly on each
other from the North and the South. Its
mighty river which laves your city in its
gentle current, is persuasive to the city for
reconciliation. We are to be evermore one
people. Let US be q harmonious people,
united In heart and hope as well as in geog-
raphy and in political associations. Let US
resolve to cultivate the graces and charities
of fellow-citizenship Let US resolve that
from this city shall 60 forth an influence to
the North and the South which shall bind
the people together in the cords of a sweet
er and stronger affection than they have
ever yet known.
Fellow-citizens, rejoice TO stand In the
city which has been honored by the hold
ing of the Cincinnati Convention, where
from went forth the noblest platform of
principles ever presented to the American
people. [Applause.] This principles COM
mend themselves to my judgment. They
are dear to my heart. III could do any
thing to give ascendancy perpetual and
complete to those principles, would gladly
do it. If my success or my defeat could
promote their advancement and commend
them to the hearts of the people, should
rejoice alike in that success or in
that defeat. believe they represent the
best thought, the best purpose, the best as
pirations of the American people. AS such
| accept them. As such am proud to be
even in any capacity identified with their
preservation. 1t was not my expectation
to be presented as a candidate by that
convention. That honor was conferred
upon me and thankfully, readily accepted
it, and | thank you my fellow. citizens for
the cordially, for the unanimity, for the
majestic strength in which you have re-
sponded TO it. As one of your number l
take the place in your ranks which has
been assigned me, and will endeavor to
bear your banner with honor, with truth,
with justice, wherever the future may lead
and wherever the good providence Of God
NAV enable me to carry 1t.
At this period i'm Mr.. Greeley's speech
the impatient crowd below were noisy, 80
much so that it was difficult for those to
hear that were comparatively near him.
After pausing a few moments he concluded
as follows:
And 80, fellow citizens, unable to make
myself heard, will relieve your attention.
and ask Gov. Randolph to speak to you in
my stead.
GOV. Randolph
was then introduced and delivered a short
speech. Cries were made for others, but
no one responding, the crowd gradually dis
persed.
Tomorrow Mr. Greeley will have a re-
cspIion at the Burnet house from 10 to u.
At noon he will go on Change and at three
o'clock will leave for Louisville where he
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apolis.
Enroute here from Columbus he made
short speeches at LopdOn, Xenia, Morrow
and Loveland.
Andy Curtin.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-A Herald Phila-
delphis letter says that Gov. Curti ms ac-
cepSance of the nomination by the Demo-
c1ats and Liberals as candidate at large
to the Constitutional convention, is in the
hands of Liberal leader, and will soon be
made known throughout the State.
The Tammany Democratic Committee
last night took action looking to the expul-
sion of certain members who nave not
given in their adherence to the political
support of its National and State nominees.
An Oneida dispatch says that Judge
Henry II. Foster, of Oswego, was yesterday
nominated for Congress in that district by
the Liberal Republicans.
A. 7. Stewart declines to allow the use
of his name in connection with the candi-
dacy for Mayor.
The Straight Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee to day issued an address to
the people of the State, appealing to them
to support the Louisville nominees, and
call State Convention to meet at Albany
Oct. to nominate an electoral ticket.
Scared about Ohio
WASHINGTON, D. G., Sept. 20.-Secre.
tary Delano left Washington this morning
for Ohio, where he will take part in the
pending political canvass.
JOts from ALI Points.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20.-Tbe Democrats Of
the eleventh district have nominated John
B. Clark, Jr., for Congress.
NEWARK, n. j., Sept. 20.-President
Grant remained at the residence of ex-Gov.
Ward last night. The President will leave
for Long Branch this P. NJ.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 20.-The Demo
Gratis and Liberals of this district to-day
nominated Judge Bennett Pike for Con-
gress, in place of Gen. Craig, who recently
declined.
Job Exploded.
Special to the Cincinnati Commercial.
NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-The Sun in the
morning dissects Oakes Ames' tardy aud
reluctant attempt to whitewash the great
Congressman whom he bribed to secure
special legislation. for the Union Pacific
Railroad. 'First," says the Sun, "we call
attention to the bold and unqalifed false
hood with which Ames' statement con-
cludes. Mr.. Ames says that the last act
of Congress in aid of the Union Pacific
Railroad was passed in connection with