Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-07-05

The Committee are not satisfied that the oitizeus
seeking by thef memorial 10 have East Tennessee
erected into new State, represent the sentiment
of the people of East Tennessee. They are net
aware that the important subject of the memorial
has been cauvassed in the State, except in the
Greenville Convention a eot i.a l-s'l
That Convention, as they are informed, was com
posed of delegates to the Knoxville Convention.
which met on the Both of May last These dele
gates were consequently chosen before the vote on
the 9th Of June, and without reference to the par
tcuiar result of that vote. There is nothing what.
ever 10 show that they were selected with the view
ito the formation of East Tennessee into new
State, that the wish of the counties which they
assume to represent on that question was ascertain
ed. Nor does it appear that said delegates were
chosen upon full expression of public opinion
The grounds upon which The memorialists mainly
rest the application is the vote of the sth of June
which, as the memorial assumes exhibits, an in
considerable diversity of sentiment between East
Tenuesseeans. This vote occurred, as already sta
ted subsequent to the appointment Of the delegates
who compose the Greenville Convention-and hence
could not have been an element in the sentiment
which appointed them. aesi
: In addition to this as the question affects the
whole State, we remark that nothing whatever OF
, the sentiment Of West and Middle Tennessee Is
9 known on the grave question presented in the me-
MORTAL In many portions Of the State it Is not
vet known that the memorlalists desire to create
new State out of Tennessee The fact is commune
Gated to the General Assembly in session. and with
no opportunity whatever Of comparing views with
their constituents on SO important question. Be
sides without full expression Of sentiment to the
contrary the Committee would be inclined to the
opinion that our brethren of East Tennessee would
: acquesce in the result of the vote on the 9Th Of
u June Every presumption is in favor of acquies-
cence They are our fellow citizens identified with
us by the closest ties Of kindred and interest. We
have been long accustomed TO regard them as broth
ers In the many contests in the State, at the tai
lot box the will of the majority has been uniform
ly aequiesced in by the minority. Many are tn,
p instances in which East Tennessee had large ma
iority in favor of the prevailing policy. Such wal
the case in February last-whilst in numerous in
d stances its favorite policy has been lost Yet thu
, people of the entire State have invariably acqui
esced. We are not prepared 20 believe that q
, contrary result viii follow now.
d If however, there exists in the hearts Of ma
iorty of the citizens of East Tennessee desire Il
q form themselves into separate State, and we arr
mistaken in our conclusions we submit that thu
question can be better disposed of by our success
d sors who will assemble in few months fresh from
C the people. In the meantime, over the entir'
State the question can be discussed, and full ex
, preston of sentiment elected. This will enabl
. members to act in accordance with the know
wishes Of their constituents.
is If the memorial did not preclude US from donj
so, by asking the appointment of commissioners t
rs act with Messrs. Temple, Netherlaud and Mellow
n ell on the single question Of erecting East Tonnes
T. see into new State, we would recommend tn
appointment of Commissioners to confer with thes
Fl gentlemen on the subject of the grievances com
r. planned Of by the citizens composing the Greenvil
o Convention The careful reading Of the Memorial
e however we regrett say forbds us from SO doing
! We decline to discuss the policy proposed by tn
- Memorial, as well as other questions raised BY it.
We earnestly hope that all causes of Irritation
between citizens of different portions of the Stat
as may soon be removed and that we may, as hereto
fore, continue brethren in feeling, alike jealous :
s. maintain the honor and promote the prosperity an
general welfare of the whole State.
10 In conclusion, under the circumstances in on
an judgment, the General Assembly should at th
nd time take action on the subject of the Memorial
of Respectfully submitted, 600 ..r,v 't
JORDAN STOKES, y
10 Chairman Of Senate Committee
Il. rapT "a. .nrL a. GEO. CAN'T,
\. Chairman Of House Committee.