Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-07-06

listeners poem upon the rain Eve nov
realizing what had been menaced for hour
"a pun which was humorous and com
forting to those whose shirt collars wer
Welding to its nfuences-"Any rain bu
the reign of Horace Greeley" (Westerl
stumpefs overtaken by sudden Shove
while Grating are at liberty to use this TO
the cood of the cause.) Now the Ph.ladel
phia platform administered TO the multitude
/ (which could swallow much stronger dos
| than that ct any corner grocery and feV
SUGAR uluns thrown to Messrs Anthony
| Stone 4 Co. Then this amiable gentleman
proposed to extend the broad folds OF hi
| mantle of charity, to cover the sins OF those
backsliders. Sumner, Schurz and Trumbull
It was a christian thought and modest
/ butI fear much a robe that would amply
enfold the gentleman from tennessee
would be but meagre wrapping Tor that trit
of thinkers, doors and takers. he Freely
promised the vote of the South to "Gran
and Wilson," with the exception OF
wholesome doubt of his own State-con.
Guiding. in the familiar Methodist phrase,
ology, that it was good for him to be there:
was followed by the "Star Spsngled Ban.
ner" and Senator Nye, who was unusually
happy in figures and strong in speech, first
showing by the circulation of the blood
that it was meet and proper for them to
have demonstration here as the heart OF
the nation. Thus this strengthening fluid
of satisfaction will radiate from the center
to the uttermos5 part of the Union. I'll
any man wants better reason for all this
palaver which was lavished upon men who
have no say in the maternity he is I'M
reasonably sThe heart, indeed, why it
is the pocket of the nation" said my old
crony, Jack Codgers, at my elbow. Mr..
Nye revels in disgust at the Democrats for
using Greeley. "Who used Grant four
years ago." growled Jack. l moved away
from Jack, for / am fearful of his occasion
al loud thinking. They are playing the
''ostrich game" exclaimed the Honorable
Senator. "Good way to gather feathers"
heard again, indicating the nearness OF
my friend.
Senator Nye discovers peculiar taste in
admiring in the President certain idiosyn-
cracies that have elected either rebuke or
apology from the entire people. He
touched upon the Covington postofiee, a
point upon which the denizens of that city
could, fancy, be more eloquent than Mr..
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an interest. he particularly prays for the
election of the great namesake of the noble
beseiger of Troy, that he may with his
mighty prowess subdue these aforemen-
toned ''ostrich hunters" Mr.. Nye then
greived our hearts by announcing his in
tended departure to the far West, where be
will tell them of our great ratification
meeting.
Then we had more music, more speeches,
more shouts, more cannon, more fireworks,
more spirits, more rain, less starch, fewer
people, until observing the general DISPOSE
ton to depart and be at rest, we were af-
fectionately dismissed. While this was a
small mass meeting, it was large family
gathering, each having heart of sweet
memories for the hand that guideth them
to their respective clover felds-from the
presiding officer to the thickest headed
Sambo-weavingh his uncertain steps home
ward in dire danger of pitfalls made by his
own spade. Take warning! There are,
many pitfalls beside those
resulting from the sweat OF
SambO's brow--darker and deeper.
After all it was princely list ofretainers,
and now that our great ratification meeting
belongs to the eternal past, you may con-
slider yourselves at liberty to ratify Gd in
fnitlm. There is one pleasing thought
viz: That the honored head of this affec-
tionate family will feel thrill of paternal
pride as he reads, and express the same by
another cigar.
Meantime there is quite a respectable
class in number and substance who do not
ratify in the least degree. There are the
tox ra,-ars yrbOoo kT1r1aps aro ctaadilv in
creasing under "riIlg" pressure. They see
daily their earnings buried in sewers, pave
ments, and "levelings," under the protec-
ton of the administration, which must give
Sambo something to do; must beautify
''the heart of the nation," and though de-
pot site can be given TO corporation com
mandiDg millions, the taxpayer of the dis
trict may still groan under unjust imposi-
ton. Wen, right for him. What is he a
taxpayer for?
We have other matters Of interest. Many
of us here had a glimpse of the great '1mus-
ical treat"-the wonderful ePeace Jubilee,
and though it had metallic flavor, what
has not in this sour native landHm tbs the
universal sentiment, the American Betel-
nut; so we should be too well educated to
complain. 1t must remain joy forever to
US to have heard those glorious anthems
and thrilling choruses; to have seen Strauss
WELD his magic baton; TO have heard God
dard and Peschka-Leutner; and been
shaken by the volume of silver sound from
the FURNISHED instruments of our neighb0rs
from over the wavy way, to say nothing Of The
wonderful organ and cannon accompani'
ment and the yet more wonderful audience
that thronged that enchanted hall. Inhar-
mony here we may congratulate the charm
ing Nilsson upon her approaching mar
riage. Who does wish the sweet Christine {
happy future? who does not envy the joyOu:
Gaul?
Father Gavazzi is here tonight and We
are anticipating great feast in listening tC
this world-renowned orator. This great
agitator has history full of events and
personal courage. Pope Plus has beer
praying, not that he is out Of practice, but
his duplication is peculiar, such generally
have an assistant listener on earth, as will b
remembered by the fate of William
the Silent, Henry of France, AM
the waiting weapon that neve
reached old Queen Bess. This is a ripeI
day and more watchful, yet the world lis
tens when pope prays over much.
| .CudIIOUOesNHieJ Virginia, Is again Gi'
scene of annual honors. Senator Thurman
was this time orator, whose eloquence ha
burned deeply into the hearts of his uutrieC
listeners, and doubtless will prove word
| fifty spoken.
lie and mine are supposed to be out 0
the city, as the preponderance of gentility
on the wing. We can steal out at 'dusky
eve" and enjoy an air bath, which is mos
copious from the Potomac over CapiJo
Hill. Yet bathing for that marble perfec
ton that crowns the hill. BY the by, on
Western visitors, who are very will
therefore excusable for not knowing this
the dead season), say of the Capitol, tbs
white man did not build it, "God made it.
These SONS of the forest are not wrong
Who can doubt its fAultless proportion, ii
pure device is from the Eternal min
through meaner, lower channels? Respect
fully, ROBERT CAMERON.