The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-01-14
UyIOy STATE CONVENTION.
Fridays Proceedings.

loan, by the President Mr. Rogers.
Prayer by Rev Mr.. Coram.
Mr.. Patterson, Of Roane, approved
the resolutions Of Col Butler, which
had been offered as a substitute. he
was for the msjority report The de-
msnds Of the people were notorious
they wanted civil government, and the
abolition Of slavery, a regular conven-
ton could dc no more than crafty them
in these respects; therefore let US send
the questions out to them at once. Des-
titution is staring thousands in the face;
and they can only be relieved by grant
ing them the blessings Of Law and
order. These things call for immediate
action; delay would under the circum-
stances, not only work hardships, but
would be dangerous.
Bfr w Barr, Of Robertson county,
said he was for endorsing the recon-
mendations Of Gov. Johnson; he was
always prepared to endorse such men
rs the Governor and 4Ir Maynard
they had been tried in fiery furnace,
and had not been found wanting lie
warted to submit the propositions Of
the majority separately.
Col Butler wanted immediate &C
ton, and no more talking; let US act
at once
Mr. Wallace, Of Memphis, asked and
obtained leave TO make proposition,
which had been matured after consul
tation-with several parties, among 9th
ere, several members Of the business
committee. 1t was digest Of other
resolutions.
This By leaving out some Of the
propositions Of the committee, obyiated
several objections, and were in accord
ance with the desires Of the Governor.
Dr.. Brownlow ssid that he had no
purpose TO make a long speech; he
would adhere TO therule he suggested
ten minutes-in which time he could
say all he had to say He would not
have spoken, but there we're some who
thought his position doubtful This he
could not endure he was a positive
man-either for or against anything,
and he never feared to let the world
know 1t, even as modest az he vas.
His name had been connected with
nomination for Governor; therefore he
ought, in duty to speak out, as hewant-
Cd 10 man to vote for him without TN
derstanding disposition.
lie had come here with no pet scheme,
no string Of resolutions; he wanted
harmony only. he had warm friends
on both SIDES Of the question involved
in the resolutions and reports
The time had come for him to define
his position. As soon as the various
propositions we're read, he unhesita-
dngly adopted the report Of the ma
jority, though he may not have en-
dorfed every view advanced.
Veal agree in what we want; there
is, however, a difference As to how the
and should be accomplished lie and
the President were siguers Of the call
for this Convention, and the call had
designed simply the nomination Of a
hundred delegates to q State consltu-
tionsl convention. He had expected
that would be the purpose Of the Con
vention; but the call was only sugges
tive. lie had, however come here ia
voring that view. But here we are on
the 5th day Of the Convention, and
many members had tired Of It and gone
home, and therefore be was for reach
ing the end by the shortest route.
EWAYcIrEu y
There was difference Of opinion
about negro slavery. His opinion was,
that we must at once set the negro free.
Slavery was the rebellion the one was
tie other Immediately abolish the
one, and the other goes down; gradu-
ally got rid of slavery, and you only
gradually get rid Of the rebellion He
was for giving negroes freedom at once
but leaving suffrage to be determined
hereafter, rs the negro proved himself
worthy. LCheersl No one Of us knows
what his views viii be a year hence, sc
rapid is the advance Of public opinion
these times
A rRopHFsy
Two years since ia Cincinnati, ht
prophesied that the rebels would yet
srm the negroes; and for this he wal
blackguaTded, and vilifed by the Cop
perhead press; but wese how these
prognostications have been verified
Let US, then, give the negro his absolute
freedom, and nothing more at the pres
ent time
IMMEDIATE WORK WANTED.
He was for an Immediate submission
of the amendments to the people, by
this Convention lie was opposed to s
regular State Convention, because of iti
cost, and because OF the delay involved
We must have Legislature directly
and also Congressman; therefore let u
have no extra expense, and no extraoi
binary delay His opinions were hi
own. De had no ambitious views, ant
only acted "a his conscience dictated
and did not expect 10 influence an!
body. Re then retired, amid cheer
TES MINUTES RULE AGAIN
On motion. the ten minutes rule wa
revived by q large majority.
Gen Kyle, Of Hawkins, wanted = Re
gular state convention. Delegates her
hod no power TO do more than provid
for that
Mr.. John Trimble, Of Davidson, sal
that be thought speaking played on
He had heard 30 much Of II in ls6
that be wanted no more of it. Il
would not therefore, make 8 speech
but merely define his position lie wan
ed g constitutional convention. lie la