Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-26

Atameeting called at Tiptonville, Obion county,
Tenn on the Mississippi, to take into consideration
the present crisis or public affairs ana 10 give
sion 10 the sentiments of the community Inc
meeting was called to order by VIM. Mobley, noml-
Mating Dr. H. K. Alexander TO the Chair, which was
seconed and unanimously carried; the meeung was
addressed by our Representative K. u. Nall ana Ten
linton who in their remarks, set forth at length
tbe noit,caI opinous of the crisis. NJ. j. Jones was
appointed Secretary, and the char appointed
Committee on resolutions, consisting of the follow
ing gentlemen: Chas. Riley, Sidney McCoIun, h: A.
Lewis and VIM. Mobley, Esqrs., after which they
retired and returning presented tne 1onow FesolI-
tious which after reading were UNANIMOUSLY anopieo
P.sol,ed. That our gallant brothers throughout
our own State and throughout the South are up and
doing in the holy cause OF state and oouthern
rights and we are unwilling, though 1ew IN mum
hers. to be behind them in the race OF patriot
ism. ~
Resolred That the Proclamation Of Abe Lincoln,
ooIlrg unon Tennessee for volunteers to cOerce the
South has been properly replied to by our gallant
Governor Isham G. Harris who, since the war OF
sections has begun, has shown himself the man
for the emergency and we have full faith that un-
der his executivecontrolth the State of Tennessee will
assume that position, which the volunteer state IS
entitled to among her Southern sisters
ResoLued That while the Northern Black KePuo
1ican notriotism may be doubted when based on
bigb tariffs negro equality and coercion-the pat
ri0tsm of Tennessee is uncOntamnated as 1t was IN
the davs of its SEWERS, Upton and SheIoys, and
| that the glorious memory of Kings, Mountain lal.
edega and she Horse Shoe again thrills the heart OF
our gallant people 10 redress our "rOhss' "HN P-
| Detuate our liberties.
ResolUed That the damning doctrines OF Lincoln
| Seward Chase & Co., have always been insulting
! TO this State; ard when backed by ooerclon' are
ntolerable and that we resist until oeatn the ioau
sone condition of yandals and slaves to an odlous
| ITnion now we trust forever severed; and Tennes
aces daughters may rest assured that her gallant
sons ill not cause the blush of shame or degradation
10 mantle their fair cheeks by any action OF theE5
ReseEred. That in the opinion of the meeting the
first duty off Legislature of our State when met,
is 10 cut us loose from the carcase OF once glorious
| hnt now degrading Union with the North; and their
next duty is TO place Tennessee IN position OF de
fense and resistance. We have men, g'Ue US arms
| You must not deny US; you will not ana you uare
| not if you would have US free
has the unbounded confidence of this people. With
| ont instructions we are willing to leave TO hn our
| dearest interest our representative, Ieehhg en-
tire confidence that he suits the time aud that ne Is
the last man to fail US IN the true nOur Vi Our Hu
| yersity and redemption
Rs.olred That we here this day hoist the flag Of
| the Confederate States of America with firm rell-
snce that the bright star of Tennessee WILL IN lew
davs with the other Southern States remaining De
| emblazoned on the azure field; and we feel assured
that none will shine more brightly IN tne oOu'nern
/ galaxy.
! Resoll,ed That we are in favor of raising rifle
| company for home protection and that our Repre-
sentative will use his influence to furnish us with
| the necessary arms.
RESOLVED, That the meeting appoint delegates to
meet in Troy on the first, Monday in May, to noml-
nate in concert with delegates from other parts OF
the county, members of convention 70 nominate
| candidates for Governor, Congress, Senate ana
| Legislature.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting De
published by request in the Troy Advertiser, Mem;
nbis Avalanche. and Nashville UNIsN AND AMERICAN.
The meeting then appointed James harris, harris, .; a
McCoum J. H. Pepton, K A. Lewis, mlnalu c1''o MOO
| low Andrew n Alexander as delegates to the Coun
~ Con vention, to be held at Troy, on the first Mon
day in May.
After other unimportant business, the meeting
adjourned sine die. NJ D; JONES'
April %, 1861. eecre'ary'