Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-09-29

pSr We publish below the resolutions adopse~
by Meeting Of the citizens Of Davidson County,
held in Nashville on Saturday last and commend
them to the attention of our readers. The last,
but one, calls upon the different counties of the
State to hold similar meetings, and to pass resolu-
,ons OF the same tenor and spirit We endorse the
Recommendation, and hope the people of Montgom-
cry will come together, at an early day and by an
earnest and honest expose of their loyalty to the
Government aud endorsement of the Administers
ton and its policy give the lie TO the report abroad
that this county is hot-bed Of rebellion. That
this false impression prevails we have evidence
from all directions and it is stronge that il should
be So since this county is quiet and law-abiding
as any IN the State, and its people as trust worthy
as those OF any locality whatever. Then let ~
have county meeting and vindicate our character:
Whereas peace has been restored to our beloved
country; and whereas, the ravages Of war; for the
last four years have disturbed 10 great extent the
social political and industrial relations OF our peo-
pie; and whereas, we as a community are all alike
interested in good government and in a restoration
of our social, civil and political rights and rela-
tons: therefore be it 70 90 HVoH sE3ta
Resolved, That the flag of the Union is our flag,
and we pledge ourselves TO protect aud defend the
same, when and wherever assailed. ;t f.ysf
| Resolved, That practice ourselves, and recon-
mend to Others the duty Of meeting all our fellow
citizens socially and practically as brothers OF one
great nationality, and that we will cooperate with
them in all laudable ways, for the promotion Of
our common Interests, State and national.
| Resolved, That we accept the extinction Of sla-
very as an accomplished fact and that we win co.
operate with all good men, everywhere, to make
the new relation Of the white and black race, as
pleasant and profitable TO both as possible.
Resolved That the broad, bold and prudent
Craftsmanship Of Andrew johnson, as indicated in
his past career, upon State and national theatres
| high assurances to his countrymen everyw here
| that the Government of his country will be con-
Quoted upon principles of enlarged patriotism wis
dom and justice. That we heartily approve his
policy in the administration Of the Government so
far az it has been developed because of its large
4 and liberal patriotic Amercanism. We will in
good faith support his administration in its efforts
to re-unte the whole people as one nation North
and South. j.
/ 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 aud well
] fare of society at large, =. t..o e,,l 70, 3.,o yt.
! That we appreciate that sentiment Of nationality
which seeks to restore the Union on constitution
brethren worthy to be trusted in their local legis.
aton; and With all such we pledge our hearty CO.
operation. -. ...-.,,. 80
Resolved That the national credit is essential to
national happiness, strength and prosperity, ant
should be carefully guarded and protected. .5W
! Resolved, That we believe, that if the present
icy of President johnson is met in the righ
spirit in which it shuold be, by the people, that the
/ entire country will be reunited in one common
brotherhood and peace aud prosperity reign throuh,
, out the Union. iIa -.ulIt- H8sH IL
Resolved That it is our duty to obey in good
faith the laws of the land. State and nation, aut
to cooperate with every effort made to restore peace
law and order. '' '.H.'f" ..'-I
I Resolved, That the different counties in the Stat,
are hereby earnestly requested to call ineetng
without delay, for the purpose of cooperating il
the great objects sought to be obtained BY. thi
meeting.
Resolved, That the city papers be requested t
publish the proceedings of this meeting N .