Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-23
UNION MEETING IN TENNESSEE.

I UNION MEETING IN TENNESSEE.
/ On the 18th inst. large Union meeting
was held in the hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives at Nashvillo, Tenn, which compris-
ed at least three thousand persons. Delegates
we're present from all parts Of the State. Ex-
Gov. Campbell presided, and speeches we're
made by Gov. Campbell, Gov. Johnson, Messrs
w b. Stokes, VIM. H. Polk, brother of Ex-
President Polk, W. II. Wisener, Russell
Cooper, John s. Brion and others The even
ing meeting was addressed by Col. Lewis d..
Campbell Of Ohio, Jordan Stokes, ESQ, a
prominent citizen Of Tennessee, and several
others. The tenor Of all the speeches was
an earnest appeal to the deluded Tennessee
ans who had embraced the cause of the rebels
to return to loyalty to the Union. The fol-
lowing extract from the speech of Gen.
Campbell will indicate the spirit that animat-
ed all the speakers
Gle said he did not come here to taunt those who had
been concerned IN getting up the rebellion. lie came to
invite them Join iu The work Of placing Tcnuessc back
peacefully her fotuer relations member Of the
great federal Union lie wished 20 see them Jay down
their AIMS aud come back 90 their allegiance. he pro-
nounced false aud lying The representations that their
property would be- cout-catcd-that their slaves would
be- sold TO pay The expenses OF The war No such things
would happen II they returned 10 their allegiance they
sould do much 20 save their brothers in the army from
the effects Of their conduct in endcayong 90 oytruu
ihc government ui the United states Hundreds OF Dis
own blood relations were engaged ia the rebellion and
ho would be less than IL De did mot wish 20
them from their position II the federal authority is re-
stored throughout thc State, Tennessee will have powcr
To influence the authorities at Washington 90 pursue
kind. couciiatory course toward the deludcd who
have been induced 20 take up arms against the federal
no IIffI e. harm
aud bring back the State 90 The protection ufthc old dog
Gov. johnson made lengthy speech, oe-
cupying nearly three hours time, and covered
large portion Of the field Of his present OPP
erations, with magnanimous references to in
cdents Of the past, hope in the present, and
confidence in the future. We make but two
short extracts as a sample Of the whole;
"whatpariic. have We now, icllow-citizeu.s let me
reply MI. Chairman by turning DO you ami saying iht
hits is the pr1udest moment Of my life for The old dt,
siuus which once separated us are obiicilt'd. and
meet you 10 day on the noble Platform OF The tu.oH-
Lct lake you by the hand and with you pledge
fcaly and devotion q the federal Union. let u-
ca- that will not suryc IT, bui that IL must "A
in this contest will down upon the battle fc''
rtppcd in the proud old flag. We ask this only ~
men pow-sAN yor ron rHg UNroN This is6ur 1ul q,
test and wachword On this alone we fight the battle.
and under this sign we will conquer
Treason must be punished rather treason must be
crushed out aud traitors must DE punished IufplEtrf
conscious traitors must be punished Not the great mass
who have been forced under conscrpdou into The South
IN armies We say 20 them. "tetun 10 your allegiance
and no punishment shall be Injected" But those who
brought this of blood upon land, who a'raycd
btoher against brother say 10 the conscious niell.
gent traitor, you Will be punished
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed through
out the entire day, and SO eager was the
audience to listen to the various speakers
that they refused to adjourn until more than
three hours past the dinner hour. The fol-
towing preamble and resolutions were adopted
whereas it Is manifest TO the most uurefooting that
while the State Il euucssee integral part Of the
government Of the United states, citizens were u the
enjoyment Of the fu protection Of life liberty and prop
erty, under the Constitution of the United states and
the laws passed iu accofdAnc herewith, and a VI their
material and political interest Watcltlly au4
fly guarded ny lave introduced by Southern m0n-fsp-
resentatvcs Of our seicc0uideutihed thorJuuhIs ah
all the interests OF our peope-which laws we're decided
10 be- Constitutional by the supreme Court II the United
Stitcs-the constitutional tribunal N decide all such
touay Of President of the United states who received
no support the State of Tennessee, and tue effort VI
that President 70 maintain the integrity Of the Unio.
and enforce the laws against armed resistance our PEG
pie, 90 common with the people OF other States were
preciptated INTO a revolution resortng 10 the arbra
ment Of arms for the settlement Of political dier
ences instead Of the pcaceabe remedies provided by the
sttuton and whereas, t is evident that the author
itv Of the Federal Government is now exerted over this
part OF Tennessee and will be in short time fully
tended the entire State, and b is the duty u every
citizen 20 act 90 free ourselves from the consc-
qucnces Of internecne war, and to the govern
ment which is able And willing 10 protect US
Therefore, be il resolved by portion Of the people Of
Tennessee in convention assembled,
That the social political and material interests OF
the people Of Tennessee, and the safety and welfare OF
friend, and relatives now iu the Confederate army
impcriousy der and hc Of the State Of Tcuncs
sCe iufo the federal L uior.
That all good citizens who concur with us in this
opinion earnestly invited 20 cooperate Ia the
a. lH# al ga ftfH.r aH.
happiness
g. That the Chairman Of this meeting appoint com
mttce Il three 20 take into consideration the condition
OF thc prisoners of war from Tennessee now held in
custody by the government, and eud,ayor t1 obtain their
release and return 90 their allegiance, upon terms Alike
compatible with the interest OF the government and the
honor of ihe soldier
That the forbcar,ncc. moderation aud genuemauly
department Of the officers aud soldiers of the federal
my since their occupation Of Tennessee challenge our
highest admiration.
g. That his meeting most cordially approve Of the ad
dess made To- the people of Tennessee 10y his EAccrucy
Governor Andrew Johnson, dated March 49, lo0@ aud
The policy of bis administration since that TINE.
~ Senator Wilson has written a letter in
denial of the charges that he had interfered
with the plans of Gen. Mcclellan. We do
not know that any charge Of interference has
been made against him for he could have no
power to interfere with Gen. Mcclellan or
any other General. The real charges were
that be had denounced, not interfered with,
Gen. Mcclellan and his plan Of the campaign,
and that too after Gen. Mcclellan had COM
peeled the rebels to evacuate Yorktown, and
was in hot pursuit OF their retreat to Rich
mond. All that Mr.. Wilson says on this
point is Ct" form my opinion from facts and
have expressed the opinions freely, perhaps
too freiy." We submit that this is a virtu-
al acknowledgement of guilt and if not in
tended as confession of an error the sooner
he, and others we might name, make that
confession, the sooner will they convince the
public that they are giving to our Command
ing Generals that support which is due from
every loyal and patrio ic man.
KENTUcKY.-rhe Washington correspon-
dent Of the New York Times expresses the
probability that a Military Governor will soon