Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-21
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glowing address, by declaration, which was hear
tily responded to from all parts of the assem-
bly, that the true interest and honor
OF Tennessee required that she should not only arm
herself against Threatened danger. and put an
end to Federal authority within her limits but that
she should lose no time IN connecting herself politically
seith the Confederate &1ss of the South.
After these addresses, Gov. FooTE stepped for
ward and stated that he had the honor of present
ing to the meeting the preamble and resolutions re-
ferred to by judge WHITwoRTH, and said that he
was exceedingly gratifed to know that they would
be quite certainto meet the sanction of patriotic
men of all parties. This was indeed most unequiv,
ocany evidenced BY the fact that the very reso!u'
tons drawn and approved by some of the most ex-
trens Of the Southern Rights men in this vicinage
have been fally concurred in by those heretofore
known as Union men, only one word, and that an
inmaterial one having been altsred from the orig
ipa draft. Gov. FooTE then pro ceeded to read the
preamble and resolutions as follows:
WHEREAS, Civil war is now raging in the bosom OF
the Republic of the result of acts of hearteSs and
atrocious tyranny unsurpassed i'll any age 0oun-
try and the precious blood of pa riots is being shed
in interDecne strife upon the soil of Maryland and
Virginia; and whereas, in the judgment of this
meeting the fearful crisis which is upon renders
it indispensable to the safety Of the South that every
effort should be made to unite our whole people in
the assertion of such principles of action and in
the adoption o. such me assures as are necessary for
the maintenance and defence of the violated rights
of the South; Therefore,
ReSOlDed That all controversy in regard to pre-
vious matters Of OpiniOa should be now merged in
the imperative necessity of resisting the armed in
Vason of Southern soil for the subjugation of South
ern States and the subxsrsion of Southern instItu
tons.
Resolved 2, That committee to be composed OF
nine persons be appSEnted by the Chairman of this
meeting whose dusy ii shall be to consider, deter
mine and report tc. ad jOurned meeting Ito be held
on Monday evening next at the Capitol at o'clock
the wisest and most efficient plan for uniting the
people of Tennessee in the defence of their rights
interests and honor to repe the usurpations of the
Federal Government, and to secure a united South
in sympathy and action.
RESOLVED, 3 That II is the earnest desire of this
meeting thst our Representatives and Senators in
the State Legislature shall exert themselves actively
and ZealOnsly In providing the means of defending
the State of Tennessee against the menaced dangers
of the konr and in placing people in the closest
and mast confidential connection with all sister
States of the South.
RSSotued, 4. That we should deeply deplore and
most decidedly disapprove acts or words, by whom
used employed at this fearful conjecture,
calculated In the least degree to lower the tone Of
our people or to suppress the manly spirit Of patri-
etc resistance which is everywhere displaying it
as essential to the public safety.
Gov. FooTE then moved the adoption of the pre-
amble and resolutions, which was unanimously done.
Then ANDREW EWING, Esq, being called for, ad-
dressed the meeting, stating his approval of what
had been done, and earnestly urging harmony of
sentiment and action.
Gov. FOoTE being called for came forward and
addressed the, audience briefly and zealOusly, de-
claring that whilst the preamble and resolutions, in
his judiment covered most fully and unequivocally,
all the grounds heretofore occupied by the South
ern Rights men in the previous meetings held with
in the last week in this city, that it would
be found in particular that they embodied an as
serton of the expedency Of the State of Tennessee
taking the earliest steps for securing to her
citizens the protection and benefits to be derived
from becoming an integral portion of the Southern
Confederacy. The extinction Of Federal authority
within the confines of Tennessee, and the entering
into immediate political connection with the Con-
federate States of the South he asserted was ndis-
pensabe to the safety. the interest and the honor
of Tennessee. He subjoined that the Southern
rights men were firmly resolved never to take one
step backward upon either of these points, and an
nounced that he intended to introduce resolution
at their meeting on Monday evening next, which
would in the boldest and most unequlvoeal anguage
assert these positions Every word uttered by the
brave old patriot and hero was received in the
cordial and enthusiastic manner, calling forth long
loud and repeated cheers and the most heartfelt ap
probation.
At the close OF Gov. FooTE's remarks, Captain
FOSTER rushed to the froHt of the stand and
poured forth a most eloquent land electrifying
appeal in behalf of union and hearty cooperation
among Southern men, and dwelt again most empha-
tically upon the necessity of our becoming part
of the great and glorious Confederate Republic to
the South OF u.s. This portion of tue Captains
speech was greeted with the most vociferous az
plause.
Then came Gov. NELL S. BRowN, who spoke
of his having been heretofore a stubborn
Union man. but said he was now for the South
was in favor of Tenneessee's arming herself with
out delay, and defending herself and the whole
South against the mensced aggressions. "Tennes-
scans have never learned how to surrender, but
they know how to die in the line of duty
Judge TURNER spoke next IN language of
earnest and manly eloqnence. He said he was
no politician, was Southern to the core, and
stood here, not to defend Tennessee alone, but
ali the South. "Let the North" he exclaimed
"kRoU that ace are one, and none will be
recreant to JACKsoN's land-and come when it may,
we are ready for the conflict, and will do our whole
duty. or nobly die in the attempt"
Col. MCCoNNICO succeeded. Never the Col
enel more felcitons. He expressed devotion to the
South and her institutions without qualification and
said he was willing to fight under any flag which
might be unfurled in the South for the defence of
Southern rights and the maintenance of Southern
homer. His exposition of the tratorous conduct of
Gov. JOHNSON was most thrilling and effective |
When he stated the contents of the Geographic dis
patch of Gov. JOHNSON said to have been intercept
ted by Gov. LETCHER, the whole audience exclaimed
Hang the TRAToR!!' Never have we seen more |
terrific display of popular indignation.
Dr. EVE being now loudly called for, addressed the
meeting in his own striking and forcible manner |
tor few minutes. He commenced by saying, that |
he rejoiced to know that there was at last united
South that Tennessee was united to man, and he
low felt confident that victory would perch upon
,ur banner, Tennessee had ever be triumphant
heretofore"
Judge BRIEN then delivered short and sensible
address, declaring that he was prepared to do his
whole duty at this crisis He was for defending
he South. and the whole South, and offered other
emarks OF very appropriate Character. |
In the progress of the meeting, r. W MCGAvoCK,
Esq, moved the appointment of the following gem
lem committee resolutions, to report to the
meeting next Monday evening:
Gen. VIZ. G. HARDING.
Hon. JAMES WENTWORTH,
Capt r. c. FOSTER Sd.
Gen. WASH. BARROW.
Gen. II. S. FooTE,
Hon. GEO. BRADFORD
Hon. F. X ZoLucoFFER,
Hon. WN X. Turner,
JOHN REED, Esq.
After these proceedings, the meeting adjourned 10
meet at the Capitol next Monday evening at u
o'clock with the best Southern sentiment prevailing
throughout the vast crowd of thousands
Gen. w. h. Bate.
Ger. W. B. BATE, of Sumner, returned yesterday
evening from Montgomery, Alabama. and expects to
nave regiment mustered into service within ten
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