The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-15
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0moS COUNTY, Tenn, July 6, 1862
Eiitor Nqatuile Umoa
DIAN SIR:--At Union meeting, held
at CALDwELI's Store, on the 4th Of July
H. l.. PURs1Y was chosen President,
DR.. CASE, Weep President, and FRANK
SMITH and WILLIAM CALDWELL, Sectc-
taries. After the reading Of ibe Declara-
ton Of Independence, Mr.. L. b. swnr
addressed the assemblage, contrasting,
in forcibe terms, the gloom which at.
tended the occasion, with the joy inspired
by the day in all the previous history of
the country joy inseparable from its
hallowed recollections and glorious con-
sequcnces-saying, however, that there
were themes befitling other times-tliat
the people were sick of the present state
Of things, and wanted facts upon which
to base their action IN bringing about a
change RI aud, thereupon, proceeded 70
read the Nashville Address, saying IL
was more complete, more able, more APP
propriate, and more authoritative Than
anything he could say.
The reading, interspersed with com
ments, commanded degree Of attention
which showed the speaker had not at all
overrated the document AT the conclu-
sion Of the reading, he challenged tho
crowd 10 question statement or infer
ence contained, and exhortCd them, BY
every consideration dear to themselves
and their country, TO act accordingly.
The President then announced L. 3.
SwFT, DR.. CASE, WIN CALDWELL, sr., B.
HowAnD, and j. CHANDLER, a committee
10 draft resolutions, after which all re-
paired TO the tables and partook Of n
splendid barbecue. Dinner over they
re-assembled at the stand, and were en-
tertained by speech from Mr. B. CALD-
WELL, from Hickman, until the committee
were ready to report the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
WnEEA1, The State Of Tennessee has
been arrayed in hostility to the general
Government by the misguidance, malad-
ministration, and usurpations of its lead
4 ers and State officers; and, whereas, the
\ false promises and delusive hopes by
which the people were misled have found
y their only realization in the horrors Of
] civil war; and, whereas, there is no hope
of peace except in return TO loyalty:
4. l. Therefore, Res0lUei, That every
consideration of patriotism duty and in
terest, requires an immediate restoration
of the former relations Of Tennessee 70
the Federal Union.
2. That this meeting heartily endorses
tho proceedings and resolutions Of the
Convention lately held in Nashville.
3. That Governor Johnson is hereby
requested to order elections to ill all vat
cant Offices in the counties aud State, and
to open the courts, so that law and order
may take the place of anarchy and vio-
leEce, at as early a period as his judg-
mont may dictate.
4. That this meeting cordially recon-
mends the Nashville UIoN TO the patron
age of Obion county.
\ 3. That q report &c this meeting be
furnished the Nashville UNION for publi-
cation.
All of which were adopted.
Colonel HARRIs, of the 9th Illinois,
was called for. After few feeling and
appropriate remarks upon tho Inspiration
of the occasion and the presence of 50
many ladies, he proceeded TO discuss the
unavoidableness of the war on the part
of the General Government as "a means
necessary for self-preseryation, exhibit
ing great powers Of pathos and denun-
citation, excusing himself from extended
remarks for want Of reflection.
Three hearty cheers told his remarks
were appreciated.
Capt FULLERTON, Of the 2nd Illinois
cavalry, was then called for who ad-
dressed the audience for some time in a
most acceptable manner, as was attested
by their cheers.
Col. W. L. BRADFonD, an oxied Tro-
jan, closed he speaking by recital OF
tho misrulo and misrepresentation by
which the State had been involved in the
present war, and urged immediate return
to loyalty as the only hope of relief.
The very best Of feeling prevailed,
every countenance seeming to say "it is
good we have come together"
II. L. PURsLY. President
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