Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-04-19
Public meetIng at FayetteyiIIe

At public meeting of the citizens of Fayetteville
and vicinity, April 10th, 1861, Joel J. Jones, ESQ.,
was called to the chair, and Geo. B. Boyles was ap-
pointed secretary.
The chairman read the latest dispatches and brief
" explained the object of the meeting, whereupon
the following gentlemen were appointed a commit
tee to draft suitable resolutions: J. G. Woods and
J. r Bright 7. C. Goodrich, DIR. VIM. Bonner, R. A.
Mcdonald and Fl. C. Cowan, who reported the fol-
lowing series Of resolutions which unanimous
ly adopted, viz
WHEREAS, We have learned that the President of
the United States has issued his Proclamation de-
claring against the Confederate States and that
il is the intention of the Executive of the United
States to coerce the Southern States into submission
and whereas, we are united with the Confederate
States in sympathy, honor and INTEREST," therefore
Resolved That we pledge ourselves to stand by,
support and sustain the Confederate States in their
struggle to maintain the rights and honor of the
South.
Resolved, That although Tennessee has not taken
the initiatory step to separate from the Black Re-
publican Government. yet we, portion the peo-
pie of the State of Tennessee trusting in the Justice
of our cause throw off ell allegiance to that Gov
ernment and declare our connection in feeling and
interest with the Confederate States and we pledge
ourselves to longer submit to the rule of Black
Republican President.
Resolued That the Executive of this State be re-
Quested to call Immediately meeting of the Legis-
lature to pass resolutions calling Convention and
of Tennessee to secede at once from the Govern
ment of the United States and unite with the South
ern Confederacy.
RESOLVED, That we will resist at all hazards and
to the last extremity the call Of the President of the
United States for $4,000 militia, and pledge our
selves resist the passage of any Federal troops
across the soil of Tennessee
Rasoued, That in the present state of the country
we deem it improper for the Safe of Tennessee 10
send any Representatives to the Federal Congress.
and we request our Governor not to issue writ of
election for the election of Congressman TO the ex-
ira session called by the President
RESOLVED, That the people of this county be re-
quested petition the Executive of this State to call
an early meeting of the Legislature.
ResolUed, That the whole people of this county be
requested to meet in this place, on Saturday, the
10Th instant, and adopt such measures as shall be
deemed necessary in the present crisis.
On motion the Fayetteville and Nashville papers,
and also the Huntsville Democrat be requested to
publish these proceedings and also that they be pub
hshed in extracts for circulation through the coun
try.
JAS G.. Woods, Esq, R. Farguharson, Esq. Jas. R.
Bright, Esq. and John NJ. Bright Esq, being called
out addressed the meeting, in short but eloquent
speeches. advocating Southern rights.
The meeting adjourned to meet on next Saturday
the 10th inst, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
JOEL J. JONES, Chairman.
GEO. B. BOYLEs, Secretary.