Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-07-22
UNEor mRrrrNG IN mRMFmEs.

We find in the Memphis BaitetlH, OF Saturday
last, a brief report of the proceedings of what
that paper calls a "Union meeting" but which,
in fact as the report shows, was an electiOneer-
ing meeting to induce the citizens Of Memphis
to enlist in the service of Lincoln and the
Northern Aboltonists.
TIE meeting was addressed by Col. PRATT,
Col 3. D. NABERs, and Capt. Lynch. We
subjOin the report Of the speech of Colonel Ma
BERs:
Col. 3 D. Nabers, senior editor of this paper,
(the BuLletiH,1 briefly addressed the meeting.
He regretted that there were so few accommoda-
tons for the Union people of Memphis, light be-
ing Indifferent, and but few seats for the ladies'.
He was, however, more than gatifed to see so
many Union citizens in attendance on this their
first meeting under the old flag. He referred to
the prosperous and happy condition Of the
country before the p~estilential war-to the sense
of security for person and property which was
everywhere felt, and compared it with the pres
ent distracted and ruinous state Of affairs,
which all lamented, and which all desired
should be speedily brought to an end.
Col NabeTs said since the war was upon US, 1t
became an important question, how it could be
most speedily closed7 He desired that il might
be closed with negotiations and pesceful means,
and as soon as possible, and result in the resto-
ration of the old Union under the Constitution.
But STAGE there appeared 20 be no immediate
prospect Of that, perhaps the next best thing
was, that every man, whose circumstances
would allow If, should put his shoulder to the
wheel, and tight it out quick and be done with
it. He referred to The I'd regiment, which was
being raised under Governor Andrew Johnson's
authority, and paid that distinguished gentle
man 3 deserved compliment in that connection.
He regarded Gov. johnson as among the greatest
ucn - the age, possessing q happy cOmbina-
ton Of tact, ta.ent, and pluck, which enabled
him 10 disregard the clamOr of the hour, to be-
come an exile from his home, and TO witness
the destruction Of his property, and 10 hear of
the indiCnities offered ia his absence TO the in
offensive members Of his ~fsmily-aud all for
the sake of the Constitution aud the Union,
which he loved SO well, and for which be has
suffered as few men have been called upon to
60. He referred to the fact that Gov. johnson,
soon after his coercion speech in the Senate,
had been hung and burnt in efigy in front of
the Adams street engine house BY the secession
mob which then ruled the city, and expressed
the hope that that great man would be here soon,
and that al Union-loving men might be permit.
ted TO hear his voice raised again for the Union,
the Constitution and the enforcement of the
laws and from the very stand where the great
i93iguity had been offered him. Col. Nabers
said that the government Of the United States
would protect the persons and property of loyal
citizens, and that no other had any claim to pro-
lection, since no one had a right to claim the
protection Of s government which he wished to
destroy
He knew not how it was with others, but as
for himself, he was glad TO say that since the
arrival Of the Federal army, be had been as
amply protected in his property and his rights
under the Constitution as he could have desired,
and presumed the same could be affirmed of all
loyal citizens. Col. Nabers closed by saying
that !. was not his purpose to make Il lengthy
speech, rs be was aware that there were others
no desired TO be heard, and gave way to Capt.
Lynch who is likewise connected with the re-
cruiting service IN this city.
As NABERs is an ambitious and an aspiring
man, we have deemed it but just, as well
to himself as the public, that bis views, ideas
and principles, should be laid before the eOun-
try. He once represented the northern dis
of this State in the old Congress, and at the
last election in Tennessee, thrust himself upon
tho people Is a candidate for the Confederate
Congress, from the Memphis district. Ia add
TO tbs. ho last year held The position of either
or lieutenant ia one Of companies com
tl-s4Is blb LcALkAo L5BioA. AAoM hucuSE /
be derived The title Of colonel, we are not ad-
gised.
In rejecting upon bis present position, as
in this report Of his speech as well as
n the columns Of his paper, we can regard him
only q weak-minded hypocrite or sycoPhsntic
lemsg0gue, destitute of principle aud devoid Of
a man must, indeed, place a low esti-
nate upon himself when he can become the
disciple and the ~psnegyrist of SO despicsble a
as ANDREW JOHNSON, who has all
be brutalities without any of the virtues of q
IAYSAU.
Tbs motto Of Mr.. NADERS now is to Eight
be wa- out quick and be done with it." He
would make 3 ninety day job Of it, no doobt, If
t could be accomplished without placing his
person in hazard. But we care not to say
more in derogation Of the poor creature, for
eally he is less meritorious of contempt than
deserving Of pity.