Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-21
NASHVILLE. TENN. SUNDAY ! JULY 2l9 Is

W eAAnANA1 VI ~ -
and Dewitt G. Senter, OF Tennessee, to I
whom, be it said to the credit of his man
hood, never brought sorrow upon our peo-
pc. goose ranging on the hills Of David
son county had as much sense in its neck
az lGrantE had I. in. his head. 8 He
referred 70 the passage of the Ku-Klux and
Civil Rights bills by the Senate, stating that
to the House of Representatives Il was due
that the ballot box Of Tennessee was not
supervised by bayonets. The New De-
parture, as projected by Vallandigham was
discussed, and while he had to admit as
true many things inpoIitics, he stilbelieveo
them wrong in principle and inception, He
gave Carl Schurz credit for being patriot,
and believed Horace Greeley the only man
most acceptable to the South, who could
concentrate votes enough to elect him. His
record was out Of The question and
belonged to the past. The sacrifice for
liberty made by the Democratic party at
the Baltimore Convention was the most
sublime ever known to the world. he
showed that Greeley was not Teprehensible
for bisopposition to the South. The people
of this country had been equally as abusive
towards him. He stated that in an inter-
view with Greeley, the latter stated that be
did not expect to know Whethera man was
Wing or Democratic, or had been Fed
eral or Confederate soldier. The alliance
of the Labor and Reform party controlling
from 100000 to 10000 votes in. the
North, the influence and dissatisfaction
in the Radical party of such men as Schurz,
Trumbull, Sumner, Judge Davis, and
others, was significant of much that. was
encouraging. He had been travelling to
Baltimore before he knew what action Ten
nessee would take, and always replied that
he would forever vote with his State.
Tennessee stood a chance of having a cabi-
net officer under Horace Greeley, who had
mentioned and spoken most fAvorably of
Gov. Neil S. Brown in this connection, and
also named two other Tennesseeans,
all excellent gentlemen. This officer
would not be MortoS or Conkling. The
speaker thought the election of Horace
Greeley the only salvation for tie country,
aud the restoration of political and civil lib
erty. He showed his magnanimity when
assaiIed by Northern men for going the bail
of Jefferson Davis. Mr.. Golladay stated
that he was candidate for re-elec-
ton, but as that was little private bust
ness, about which he would soon
take an occasion to address the
people, be would now yield the
The floor to other gentlemen who were de-
sired and expected to give their views. Be-
fore closing, however, he remarked that it
having been currently reported that Gen.
Pillow was opposed to Greeley and for
Grant; he had authority to denounce it as
lie.
4 At the close of this speech,
IN, hahaf ,nf fl,o 4t,,a
on Resolutions offered the following which
were adopted with but one dissenting voice,
which uttered In jest, caused the fellow to
conceal himself lest his motives be mis-
taken: lr -
Resolved by this meeting, that we cor
daily ratify the nomination of Horace
Greeley and B. Gratz Brown as candidates
for President and Vice-President upon the
platform adopted by the late Conventions at
Cincinnati and Baltimore, and viii give our
hearty aid in their election.
Resolved, That regarding the present
contest as not intended to secure mere par
tizan advantages, all men without reference
to pol teal an,ecedents or former affiliations,
can honorably unite in redeeming the gov
eminent from the misrJlle which now
marks its administration.
Resolved, That we are not only DESTROYS
of restoring civil government to the South,
and suppressing the rule of the bayonet,
but we earnestly seek to re establish kind
fellowship among the people of al sections
of our Union.
Col Bale Peyton next addressed the
meeting. He thought glorious beginning
bad been made, and that Baltimore had
consummated what had been inaugurated
at Cincinnati, not for any man nor party,
but on account of the great principles, the
great and vital interests Of the people, the
laws of the land and the constitution of the
country. This great union of the mass of
intellects, noble hearts and lofty impulses
have been represented in tho men of the
Cincinnati and Baltimore conventions. he
never knew Grant TO refuse but one gift,
which was an Omaha coon. He refused to
receive this because the donor had neglec-
ted to pay the express charges. He left it
to howl in the express office and he sup
posed that dog was barking yet Altogether
Col. Peyton's speech was numerous and full
of rebuke of the corruption of the Grant
administration. He agreed with the gentle
men who had preceded him that the saliva
ton of the country rested in the election of
Horace Greeley, and advised every Demo
crat, patriot and Liberal republican to vote
for him. aElEFa ..r
Owing to the lateness of the hour, the
meeting adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock at .
THE CHATTANOOGA DEPOT.
A large number of citizens having as
sembled at the above place, the meeting
was called to order by the chairman, Gov.
Neil S. Brown.
Col. Burch being invited TO give his inn
pressions of the Baltimore Convention, the
chances for the triumph of its ticket, ETC.,
delivered short speech in relation thereto.
At the conclusion of Col. Burch's
remarks, calls were made for Mr.. Jeup,
editor of the Immigrant, Gen. Thruston
and Mr.. Frank Reid, who had been expect
ed to address the meeting. None of these
gentlemen being present, calls were made
for Col. Jno. NJ. Fleming, of Knoxville, one
of the electors for the State a. large, who
spoke as follows:
Fellow citizens: have been already as
signed post Of duty in this canvass, but am
not here tonight on duty. am glad l have
had an opportunity of witnessing this de-
monstration in what is called a ratification
meeting, which appears misnoner, for so
| far as the Baltimore Convention is concern
| ed and the delegates there, they were mere
ly obeying what was the sentiment of the
public, the will of the people. The nomi-
nation of Horace Greeley puzzled all polltl-
cal calculators; it was one that surprised all
political tacticians. And the nomination
was most remarkable, aefying all
calculations, puzzled ali the craft and
cunning Of mere party place-seekers,
overriding every opposition, both Demo
cratic and Republican. Hence, L say, the
| delegates to the Baltimore Convention met
to do the viii of the people. There is that
| in it which shows that there is something
higher in the wisdom of the people than is
in all the craft and cunning of the politi-
clan. There is something in it we may not I'M
! derstand-that Grant may not understand.
! There is something in it which shows
| that there is in the benignity and
| honesty of HoracesG Greeley that which thrills
| the hearts of American people with enthusi-
asm ank admiration. The speaker here re-
viewed the past political course Of Grant
and his administration which has brought
no peace, and yet peace and the establish
ment Of brotherly feeling were as earnestly
desired and longed for now as when he first
assumed power. lie referred to the past
record Of Horace Greeley, which shielded
him from the shafts Of SANDER and the
thunderholts of prejudice. 1t is too late
to talk with Democrats about the record Of
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