Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-14
RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNION
CONVENTION.


In consequence Of some serious mis-
prints in the resolutions as we gave them
yesterday morning, we now publish a
correct copy
WHEREAS, il is manifest to the most
unretiecGng, that whilst the State of Ten
nessee, was an integral part of the Gov
ernment Of the United States, its citizens
were in the enjoyment Of the full protec-
ton OF OF life, liberty and property. I'M
der the institution of the United States
and the laws passed in accordance there
with, and all of their material and poll
teal interests were watchiully and care
fully guarded by laws, introduced by
Southern neutrality-suspicious. of our
elections-identifie thoroughly with all
the interests of our people-which laws
were decided to be Constitutional by the
Supreme Conrt Of the United States-the
constitutional tribunal to decide all such
questions
And WHEREAS, Because of the election
constitutionally Of a President Of the
United States-who received no support
in the State of Iennessee-and the effort
of that President to maintain the integ-
rity of the Union, and enforce the laws
against armed resistance--our people, in
common with the people of other States,
were precipitated into RevolutiOn-re-
sorting to the arbtrament of arms for
the settlement of our political differences,
instead of the peaceable remedies provi-
ded by the constitution.
And, WHEREAS, it is evident that the
authority of the Federal Government is
now exerted over this part of Tennessee,
and will be in short time fully extend
ed over the entire State--and il is the
duty of every citizen so to act as to free
ourselves from the consequences of inter-
nicene war and to return to the Govern
ment which is willing and able to pro-
tect us;
Therefore, be it resolved by portion
of the people of Tennessee in convention
assembled
1st. That the social political, and
material interests of the people of Ten
nessee, and the safety and welfare of our
friends and relatives now in the Confed-
crate army, imperiously demand the res
tOration of the State to her former rela-
tiOns with the Federal Union.
I'd. That all good citizens who concur
with us in this opinion are earnestly in
vited TO cooperate in the accomplish
ment of this object, so vital to our future
peace and happiness.
3. That the Chairman of this meeting
appoint a committee of three, TO take
into consideration the condition of the
prisoners of war from Tennessee, now
held in custody by the Government, and
endeavor to obtain their release and re-
turn to their allegiance, upon terms alike
compatible with the interests of the Gov
eminent and the honor of the soldier.
4, That the fOrbearance, moderation
and gentlemanly department of the Off
GERS and soldiers of the Federal army,
since their occupation of Tennessee, chal-
lenge our highest admiration
8. That this meeting most cordially
approve of the Address made to the peo-
lple Of Tennessee by His Excellency,
Governor Andrew Johnson, dated March
is, 1862, and the policy of his admins
tratiOn since that time.
6. That a committee OF five be ap-
pointed by the Chairman, who shall pre-
pare an address to the people of Ten
nessee, expressive Of the objects Of the,
meeting. -