The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-12
The TaRkee~URIOn, Abolition. Ei5TnioV
sSfntc Convention"

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estate Conventions"
We have received copy OF the Nashville
Dispatch of the 3rd q July, containing the
second days proceedings Of WHAT'S called "a
Union State Convention" We published, some
time ago the call, which convened this delec-
table body of renegades. 1t was signed, as
our readers will remember, by number OF
"fallcn angels" including our amiable East
Tennessee contemporary "0ld smht the Par.
son" who prefers however now 10 subscribe
himself NV. G. BrowDlow, late editor of the
Knoxville Wing"
From the class OF men assembled may be
inferred the character Of the proceedings. Mr..
Maynard seems 10 have been the principal
speaker Brownow the leading actor. From
"the committee on federal relations" the latter
made the following report
The special committee on federal relations, to whom
all resolutions Of that character havo been referred
have had under consideration such resolutions have
been Tefeed, and beg leave TO report as fol ews and
ia lieu Of all other resolutions:
Resolved, That all laws ofdinanc q and resolutions,
passed by the Legislature OF Tenne ee, since April
~ 1861 intended TO effect constitutional changes Ia
the govel ment OF the State, and to separa 1t from
the Federal Union, are unauthorized the work Of
nsnEpa,ion, and therefore void.
Resolved, That IN view OF these consequences and
OF this condition OF the State, resulting from such
pretended legislation, II is Of vital impo lance to the
people 0 elect gislature, TO meet a. this Capitol
on the irst Monday In DC )ber next, or soon there.
alter IS practicable.
Resolved, That qthe overthrow, by TIRE, ron Of he
civil power Of the Sta has demanded the eyercise
the power granted TO the Federal Government to
guarantee to every Sta a republican form OF governs
ment-that this convention cordially approve the ao-
lion OF the President in the appointment of Andrew
johnson Military Governor of Tennessee.
Resolved, That We request Gov. Andrew Johnson to
issue writ OF election, and appoint such agents as
may be necessary to bold elections for mombers Of the
legislature on me first Thursday in August next or
as soon therea r as may be expedient and that be
provide such ent with the means OF carrying out
Che purposes OF Such appointment
Resolved, That we fully approve the course OF policy
Of Gov. Johrson. as MiIt'Iy Governor OF the State
and pledge to Lin our hearty cooperation and support
In whatever measures may be requisite 70; the resto
ration OF Tenne"ee and her people to n .ir civil aud
Federal relations.
These highly edifying resolutions proved
decided conflict of opinion. Though some~
what unique tabernacle of brother-in.t he.faith,
their yankeeaboition.cut throat saDhedrim,
seems not to have been altogether "happy
family" MesSrs. Bridges, Myers, Maynard
and others joined the animated pow-wow. Mr..
Smith n was not willing to endorse Andy
johnson, holuS- boAs. Mr.. Lynsay was un.
willing to hold an election before East Tenness
see Dcould be relieved" (Gredt applause
Bully for East Tennessee.") Other gentle
men, expressed various opinions, pro and con;
and with promise from John S. Brien, to give
his " ws at length, the convention adjourned
to th nexs day, linus leaving us in outer dark
ness in the midst of the most interesting part.
Should the entire business reach us we will
endeavor to present ON abstract 1t may
amusc some, but will h"rdly improve the poll
tics of any.
We can only say to these "Union" law.break-
ers and Linconites that they are wasting their
sweetness on the desert air. They may SCI,
the Cumberland a-fre from their own iniquity,
but can never convert the loyal thousands of
Tennessee. No 70 "waiting for East Tonnes
see" that amounts to waiting for war.