Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-11-12
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RATIFICATION MEETING.
At an early hour last night the City
Han became crowded to see what it was
all about
H. @. Smith was called TO the chair BY
reclamation. He stated that a prelimi-
nary meeting had called this mass Of cit
zens together, TO take into consideration
the administration of the General Gov
eminent, as controlled by Andrew john
son, in its relations 10 the people and
States OF the South. Were there am
other object IN view, he had no informa-
ton on the subject. He invited persons
present who might know more of the of-
iacts of the meeting 10 give their
KNOWLEDGE voice. No N appearing
inclined 10 veutilate what he knew, the
meeting proceeded to the election Of Sec
retaries. u was proposed that three re-
porters. who were present, important
looking persons, act as Secretaries The
gentlemen excused themselves, and Were
excused. The meeting then nominated
and elected by reclamation J. II. McAla-
hon. N. C. Galloway and l. J. Dupree-
Col. NIcliahon was not I'm attendance, but
the other gentlemen took theirpiaces and
the meeting proceeded 10 business.
The Chairman stated that there were
gentlemen present whom the audience
would be glad 20 hear. But, as a pre-
liminary step. he suggested that a set Of
resolutions, which had been prepared by
The preliminary meeting, these rezolu-
lions were not intended to f~oresJaIl tHe
action Of the mcetiug-oniy time savers,
be acted upon. Having permission, he
proceeded to read the following resolu-
tions:
The people of Memphis and of the
country around have assembled 10 testify
their sentiments I'm regard 20 the meas
ures and policy Of the Administration ui
the Government of the United States, In
its relations 10 the States and people OF
the South.
They therefore resolve,
l.. That the people Of this portion, and
Of the whole country of the south, are, M
the true sense OF the word, loyal to the
Government of the United States-ready
and DESTROYS Tor the restoration OF the
Government En- all its constitutions tunc-
lions. over the states of the South, and
for the restoration of the people of the
south into equal and active participation
inthea administration of the Government
>. That the people of the South accept
and viii maintain the Union of the
States. ia accordance with the COnstitu-
ton. D and iniivisible, and are ready
and willing % pledge themselves 70 It's
maintenance, I'M good faith and with an
earnest VIII TO promote the prosperity,
liberty. happiness and equality of the
whole common country, from ocean TO
ocean, and from the far borders of the
North 20 the extreme limits Of the
South.
g. That the policy and measures Of the
administration, as inaUgurated by Mr..
Lincoln and pursued by Mr.. johnson for
the restoration Of the Government Of the
Union over the South, and for the rest0-
ration Of the South into the Union, re-
Ceive the cordial approval OF the people
Of the South; and they 50 give their
approval because those measures n
that policy are practically and happily
adapted 10 restore the Government
Of The Union PEI the South and
10 restore the States Of the South
with the Union and under the protection
and equality of the Constitution; and o.
restore with the Constitution and the
Union the harmony, fraternity and hap
piuess of the people OF the South with
the people of the North, and % ~cUusol-
date and m8intaiur the peace of thepeople
and the blessings uf peaceUpun the whole
country. and 20 give fo the whole people
q common destiny, aeommon prosperity,
and a common Government Of liberty
and equality, oue, iudlvisible and per
pctual-
And we appeal TO the justice and mag
nauimirv OF the triumphant North 10
give such sanction and support to the
measures Of the Administration as VIII,
while they restore the Government Of
the Union, restore, also, the happInes5
and prosperity and equality Of the South,
aud o. 2 certain consequence, the love OF
the people of the South for their ancient
Government and Union.
These resolutions were received with
considerable enthusiasm, and their 8Gop-
ton was moved and seconded. There
were some luc1hereuJ calls fora division,
which were not needed. On putting the
question, there was O shout of ayes, fol-
lowed by some six uays-three Of them
iu same tone. II appeared that there
were only four among the immense mass
TO whom the resolutions were not ac-
copteable.
VIM. X. Po-ton was called 10 the floor.
He said he came there for the purpose of
listening. He was there for the purpose
Of uniting with conservative people Of
all sections, for the restoration of peace
TO the country. He was reminded by
faces around him, of cid times. He
had met theIn before. The long
absent had returned and an were ratL-
cred together 90 advance The general in
terest. Ee was reminded of the old
adage that poiitie- make strange bed
fellows. The speaker announced himsal IF
as an old line Wing IN other days. lie
used to think that Democracy was the
sum Of all vilany and that he was ever
ready 20 20 with those who went far
,lest in opposition 20 ID. lie was and Is
san q ~S0gtLeruer and was represented
ly every maie member of his family i'm
The Coufcjeracy. He had DO sympathy
with men now most prominent and had
no expectation beyond % wise and states
man-Iike Administration Of the Gov
eminent. He proceeded 20 say most elo-
quently wei done for the man by the
grace Of God al the helm OF State and is
guarding her safely. Well done for
the man who heeHe-- of opposition from
the Radicals, in the time Of the country
greatest danger sinks the politician for
the patriot, and knows how 10 bc and
dares 10 be President OF the United
States. Hisperoration was eloquent and
beautiful.
a. W. Walter was loudly called for,
but did not respond 10 the call.
Gen. Phil. 3. Glenn was introduced
by the Chairman. He is a hearty,
earnest man, from Somerville, and at
once caught the attentionofhis audience.
He 1yss an old associate of Andy john
son. He hadraised him. Re saw him two
months ago: examined him closely. He
was sound all over. Gem Glenn wasinad-
vance Of the world fifteen years in regard
10 Andy Johnson. Fifteen years ago he
regarded Andy as q political necessity.
This was tae Generals opinion when
johnson was nominated for Governor Of
TenDesse. The General announced him
self a Democrat. lie expected to die a
Democrat. but be seemed 10 consent TO a
kind Of mixture. All Whigs, al Demo
crats. all Union men, thank God, and
when anybody gets the General out Of
the Union again. he VIII have tofghtfor
il. Tie most unbounded confidence was
expressed, by the General, in the Presi-
deat. The more enthusiastic this ex-
preston on his part, the more
e~z-Eayagant appeared The enthusiasm
II his audience. he is said the
General, our only hope for salvation out
side othim there IS no hope North or
South. The speazer gave a most inter
cstiug and significant account Of his in
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