Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-23

Philadelphia, at some early day in the month
of May next
| Hon. GA. Henry. of Montgomery, was
loudly called for. and his appearance upon
the stand was greeted by thanders of ap-
plause. Maj Henry addressed the. Conven-
ton at length-in one of the most eloquent,
graceful and patriotic speeches it has ever
been our coed fortune to hear His theme
was The Union. and most feelingiy and glow
ingly did he depict its inestimable blessings.
and most forcibly and poiutedly point out
the evils which would result from its disrup-
ton.
After Maj. Henry had concluded, Hon.
VIM. Ewing moved that Hon. Bale Peyton.
G. A. Henry and N. G. Taylor be added to
the delegates from the State at large to the
National Union Convention, which motion
prevailed unanimously.
DR.. Brownlow offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted unanimously:
Resolved ThGt the seven Opposition Mem
beers of Congress from Tennessee be added to
our Delegation To the National Union Con-
vention, viz Messrs. Nelson, Maynard, Brab-
son, Stokes, Hatton, Quarles and Etheridge.
On motion of James D. Porter, Jr., of Hem
~, committee of three was appointed, con-
sisting of Messrs. Porter, Bale Peyton and
DR.. Brownlow, to wait upon Hon. John Bell
and notify him of bis nomination by this
Convention as its choice for the Presidency,
and invite him to address the Convention at
II o'clock.
DR.. Richardson, of Rutherford, offered the
following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted: i.
Resolved, That an Executive Committee of
fire from each division of the State be APP
pointed. whose duty it shall be 10 assemble at
Nashville as soon as possible after the candi-
date for President is nominated by the Ma
tional Union Convention, and publish such an
address to the people of Tennessee in relation
to the subject as they deem wise and proper.
II. K. Walker offered the following resolu
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That this Convention heartily ap-
prove of the course pursued by the Opposi-
ton members of Congress from this State
during the recent protracted struggle for
Speaker in the House of Representatives,
aud that we have the utmost confidence in
their ability. patriotism aud devotion to the
interests of their State and the Union.
W. Brazelton, jr.. offered the following re-
RESOLVED. That the delegates TO orr National
Convention be and are hereby instructed to
cast their votes against any man for Presi-
dent or Vice President who has avowed dis
union sentiments.
S. S. Stanton offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted;
RESOLVED, That the Opposition party is here
by recommended to hold conventions within
the several Congressional Districts of the
State, at suitable time and places, for the
purpose of choosing or nominating suitable
persons as candidates for Eletor IN the said
Districts for the approaching Presidential
canvass.
Hon. Neill S. Brown was loudly called for.
and addressed the Convention in his usual
happy vein.
After Gov Brown had concluded.
The Convention took recess till II o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The President called the Convention to or
der at II o'clock.
Mr.. BrOwnlow, Chairman of the committee
to wait upon Mr.. Bell and inform him of the
action of the Convention in nominating him
for the Presidency, announced that Mr.. Bell
was present to respond. Mr.. Bell was greet
ed with the most hearty enthusiasm, and made
short speech returning thanks to the Con-
vention for the compliment paid him.
The remainder of the evening spent in
hearing speeches from Mr.. Golladay, of Ken
lucky, DR.. Brownlow. Col. Peyton, and Hon.
Jordan Stokes. After which the Convention
resolved itself into mass meeting, and ex-
celient speeches were made by Mr.. Tillman,
of Bedford. Mr.. Colyar, of Franklin, aud
other gentlemen.
On motion of Mr.. Stokes. the thanks of the
Convention were returned to Hon. Jere.
Clemens for the ability and importantly with
which he presided over the deliberations of
this Convention. similar resolution in
reference to the Secretaries was also adopted
on motion of Mr.. Scruggs.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.