Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-29

graphically and socially by the closest con
nections and ties. it will be depiorable re-
suit for US to sever our association by wal
and bloOdshed. We firmly believe that nc
reasonable ground exists for the production
Of such a calamity.
Tennessee deemed it her right and duty to
dissolve her connection with the Federal
| Union and join her Southern sisters IN re-
| sisting the Oufrages and despofIc usIFpations
of the present Abolition AdministratIon-her
people have seen no cause 10 regret that ue-
| termination, but on the contrary, feel that
they have been cheered on their course by
| the success of Southern arms. the bountiful
productions of their soil, and the msnufac-
turing skill and energy developed by reli-
| ance on our own powers.
| Kentucky has not thought proper to aban-
don the Union. or ally herself with the rest
/ of the South: but has strongly declared her
neutrality in this contest; that she would
not, as State. furnish aid to either side. or
permit the occupation of her soil by the
armed troops Of either of the belligerents.
hoping that she might thus act as mediator,
and if this were Impossible, at least save her
people from the horrors of war.
We were deeply grieved that the people of
Kentucky did not go with US into the con-
test. but have never for one moment doubt
ed or denied her right to decide upon her own
proper position. We have faithfully endea.
ity; we have restrained our troops from en-
tering her territory; giving no countenance
to any raids on her bordeis; kept up friend
ly intercourse with her people, and used no
harsh or menacing language as to her con-
duct or action We rejoice to believe that
this course has been marked aud appreciated
by the masses of Kentucky, and it is our
firm determination, if the au thOritibs OF her
State will adhere firmly and strictly to her
tI.af fnI,
and conduct to the end of this civil strife. 1t
is matter of deep regret, however, that,
within the last few weeks. the wicked Admin
i-tratiOn of Mr. Lincoln appears determined
to precipitate Kentucky into conflict with
Tennessee. 1t has appointed General in
it's service to proceed TO Kentucky and there
organize Federal army; it has avOwed
determination, through Congress and the
Executive, to send men and arms to maicOn
tents in East Tennessee, and it has already
organized and encamped forces on the soil OF
Kentucky. There are Iaany citizens OF Ken
lucky who seem Wiling to aid in arIning
East Teneesseans to fight us, and even 10
fight by their side if necessary.
We deem it highly proper, amidst these
threatening demonstrations, for US to depre-
cate the installation of war-to call loudly
upon Kentucky not thus to be driven from
the ground she so solemnly occupied. and
long united our people. We know that the
reputation of our State for courage will en-
able US to make this solemn appeal without
any misunderstanding OF the motive which
impels rs to action. Therefore
RfsoIUed. That we desire that the AuthOri-
ties of our Government shall continue Care
fully to respect the Neutrality of Kentucky,
unless her Government or people shall vol
unfairly abandon this position
i hat earnestly Hnnrpfafp
armed collision with the people OF Keatucky.
and that we earnestly hope and trust they will
not permit the formation of Federal camps
on their sOil-the passage OF Federal troops
through their State, or the transportation oil
war material to Tennessee with a view OF
arming disconnected persons in our State, II
any such still remain amongst us.
ReSOIral, That if war should be inaugural
ed between our two States it must originate
from the action of Kentucky, and then We
shall sadly, but firmly, abide the result, trust
ing TO our courage, our resources and the Ia
vor of Providence for successful issue to the
contest.
The above resolutions were adopted unani-
mouSly.
Hon. III. S. FoOTE, on behalf of the Com
miltee, offered the following rather as sup
Elementary to the original report, some
DELAY having been incurred in preparing the
same:
RssoIssf. That we deem it matter of sincere
and hearty graduation that the people OF the
State of Tennessee have at last become al
most unanimous in their determination to
sustain. with all their energies, the Conted-
crate States of the South in the war now
pending: and We do especially reJolce over
the fact now most manifest, that our brethren
II n, -
resolved as ourselves to defend our lnest1ma-
bic rights and liberties against the bloody
and ferociOus Desp0tism now existing IN
Washington City; and we do confidently hope
that the day is not tar distant when the pa
triotic citizens of the renowned volunteer
State shall throughout our confines, EXHIBIT
once more those feelings of general good-fel-
lOwship and fraternal kindness which have
heretofore uniformly prevailed amongst them;
thus effectually and fully removing the only
prrtext which has heretofore existed Tor the
organizing of military forces IN Kentucky
for the invasion of our State.
Governor Foote accompanied the resolu-
ton with some remarks touching the state oil
the public mind in East Tennessee spoke
of the apprehensions, which all had felt at
one time, of trouble there, and the happy
disappearance, at this time, in his opinion,
of all grounds for such apprehensiOns. In
this connection he paid high and deserved
compliment to the distinguished ability ex-
hibited by Gen. ZOLLICOFFER in the discharge
of his military duties in East Tennessee, and
concluded by reading liberal extracts from
the late address to the people of East Ten
nessee by Hon. T. A. K. NELSON. Governor
FoOrE highly applauded the recent course OF
Mr. NELSON, and expressed the opinion, from
his knowledge of East Tennessee, that his
example would be followed by the people
generally, and that all division may be con-
sdered as happily at an end.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. CRAVEN, of Kentucky, being called
upon made few remarks in regard to the
condition of things in Kentucky.
And the meeting adjourned san. de.
R. b. CHEATHAM. Chairman.
III. K. WALKER, Sec'y.