The Placer herald., 1865-11-25
NUMBER 13.
Tennessee,

The people of Nashville held public
meeting on the 23d Of September. which was
largely attended by the most prominent citi.
zens of that place, and among others by the
Hon. John Bell, Hon. A. J. Donaldson. Hon
John Trimble, Gen. b. F. Cheatham, Gen.
Il. $. Anderson, Gen. W. G.. Harding. Gen.
G. 7. Smith, Col. Hawkins, Major Daniel
Graham, Judge h. L. Caruhers, Judge Jo.
G. Guild, Judge w. X. Turner, II. NJ. Harri.
son, G. NJ. Fogg, N. S. Brown, Francis B.
w. A. Cheatham, Dr. D. r. McGavock, Da-
vid Ware, w. N. Biby, John Morrow, VIM.
Dsmukes and Robert Castleman.
The following resolutions. reported by
Judge John S. Brien, were, after speeches
by him, Ex-Gov. Neil S. Brown and Judge
Trmble, unanimously adopted;
Whereas, Peace has been restored to our
beloved country; and whereas, the ravages
of war, for the past four years, have ds,urb-
ed to great exten, the social, political and
industrial relations Of our people; and where
as, we as community, are alike interested
in good government, and in restoration Of
all our social, civil and political rights and
relations; therefore be it
Resolved, That the flag Of the Union is
our flag, and we pledge ourselves to protect
and defend the same, when aud wherever AS.
sailed.
Resolved, That we practice ourselves and
recommend to others, the duty of meeting
all our fellow'ctizens, socially and political,
y, as brothers of one great nationality, and
that we will co operate with them in all laud-
able ways, for the promotion Of our common
interest, State and National.
Resolved, That we accept the extinction
of slavery as an accomplished fact, and that
we will cooperate with all good men, every.
where to make the new relation of the white
and black race rs pleasant and profitable to
both as possible.
Resolved, That the broad, bold and pru.
dent craftsmanship of Andrew johnson, as
indicated in his past career upon State and
national theaters, give high assurances to his
countrymen everywhere that the government
OF bis country will be conducted upon prin-
cipes of enlarged patriotism, wisdom and
justice. That we heartily approve his policy
in the administration Of the Government, so
far as it has been developed, because of its
large and liberal patriotic Amercanism. We
will in good faith support his administration
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one nation, North and South
Resolved, AS the opinion of this meeting,
that the people may with safety, be trusted
with the government of themselves, and the
sooner this can be done, the better it will be
for the peace and welfare of society at large.
That we appreciate that sentiment of ma
tionality which seeks to restore the Union
on constitutional basis and recognizes the
southern people as brethren worthy to be
trusted in their local legislation; and with
all such we pledge our hearty cooperation.
Resolved, That the national credit is Ga.
sential to national happiness, strength and
prosperity, and should be carefully guarded
and protected
Resolved, That we believe that if the pres.
ent policy of President Johnson is met in
the spirit it should be, by the people, that
the entire country will be reunited in one
common brotherhood, and peace and pros.
perity reign throughout the Uuion.
Resolved That it is our duty to obey in
good faith, the laws of the land, State and
National, and to cooperate with every etfor.
made to restore peace, law and order.