The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-03-10
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ty, Tenn, " lde Awake.
A large. and enthusiasts meeting was
held at clifton, Wayne county, Tenn. /
on Saturday the 9th Of February, and
was organized by calling John Grimes,
ESQ, to the chair; and on motion, Capt.
Thos. J. Cypert and john II. Cole were
appointed secretaries. On motion, the
chairman appointed 7. II Gibbs, n. Y.
Brown, and J. n Diclzerson a commit
tee of three to draft resolutions expires
sive Of the feelings and sense Of the
meeting. The committee, afterretiring
a short time, reported through their
chairman, T. H Gibbs, Esq; the follow
ing, to wit: ~
WHEREAS, The citizens Of Tennessee,
by the influence of a fen designing, cor
rppt, and grogeling politicians, led By that
arch fend Of humanity and concentra-
ted essence Of treason, Isham q. Harris,
were precipitated into open rebellion
against the Government Of the United
States, notwithstanding a majority Of
over sixty-three thousand votes had
been given by the people against such
action; and whereas, we, the citizens Of
Wayne county, are DESTROYS and anxious
to renew our allegiance and devotion,
and thereby restore our former position
as loyal citizens, do cheerfullv and ar
IDENTITY accept President Lincoln's proc
lamation and oath OF amnesty, together
with Gov. Johnson's proclamation and
oath of citizenship, as the best and only
correct manner Of Restoration
ResQtrea, That LIE only Ferceptil5le
and clear demonstration Of the Union
can be seen, kaoaca aud reqEzed in and
by the officers Of Ille Feleral Govern
ment, and that TIE best evidence of
loyalty is cheerful and hearty support
to the said officers in the discharge Of
their official trust; we therefore regard
the present Administration as practical
~ the Government, and viii most
heartily and cheerfully aid and support
the same in its authority by the sup
preston Of this causeless and wicked
rebellion.
ResoiVed That Governments like an
individual, nlay err, and that It is 40
part Of true patriotisrn to be continual
ly finding fault with this, or that, or the
Otherpolicy, when it would require ON
niseience to secure exemption from
mistakes Therefore y t3-a-t
Resohed, further, If we cannot talk
and act with our Government, we will
not talk or act at all we are, there
fore, without any ifs or butts, uncondi-
tionally for our Government, first, last,
and all the time ICuuU GI5
The resolutions were then unani-
mously adopted <sII
Col Gibbs being loudly called upon,
responded in one Of his most earnest
and patriotic appeals, urging the great
necessity Of immediate action with re-
gard 70 a restoration Of civil law and
order, setting forth ia feTent and
strong Language Tie Advantages that
would accrue 10 US when we should be
able to substitute the civil for the mill
taFy- For lac thought, in all conscience.
we had seen enough of this turmoil,
strife and confusion to Forever wean us
from everything that would in any
manner divert Us from the government
of our fathers that made. ms "a ination-
the most prosperous and happy on
earth-and he hoped the day was not
far distant when Tennessee would again
resume her proud position in the Union
of States showing to the void that we
are competent Of self-government, and
that we viii sustain ourselves as a free
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Suffice it to say it was a strong appeal
to the hearts and patriotism Of bis audi
ence, and was enthusiastically respond
ed to amid cheers and buzzas
Capt Thos }. Cypert being called
upon, came forward and recited, in af-
fecting terms, the vicissitudes through
which we have passed since the com
mencement eff this suicidal conflict, and
how utterly foolish it was to continue
the unequal contest; for, said he, the
armies of tie Government are being
filed up with men who are determined
to crush out this nholy war; while on
the part of the so-called Confederate
States they are being depleted daily by
desertions and otherwise rendered in
competent to make successful resistance
against the Government of the United.
States Hemade manyand well-tined
remarks appropriate to the occasion,
and they were well received by the
crowd 3 AID s-
Gentlemen then came forward and
announced themselves for the different
county offices, making a full and com
plete ticket for Old Wayne
On motion, it was
Rcsolped That the proceedings be
signed by the chairman and secretaries
After which the meeting adjourned,
determined to 60 and do their duty
JOIN GRIMES, Chairman,
THOs. ] CYrERT, secratar;es
JOHN II. Cole,
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