Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
PUBIC MEETING IN ROBERTSON COUNTY.


AT a large and enthusiastic meeting OF the citi-
zens of Robertson county, on the lst Monday in
October, the following proceedings were had
General John E. Garner was called to the Chair
and in few appropriate and well-timed remarks,
explained the object of the meeting IL
On motion, Boyd NJ. Cheatham and John W. Judd
were appointed Secretaries. .
On motion. a committee of eight were appointed
TO draft resolutions suitable TO the OCCASION which
committee was composed of the following gentle
men: s. w. Brooks, Chair man; D. d. Holman L. J..
Henry, A. NJ. Green, Dug Fort, VIM villiues w
NJ. Willis and Robert Williams, who reported as
follows
The great questions which once threatened the
severance of this Union having been settled upon
the field by trial at arms, and peace and happiness
being now within the reach of every State in the
Federal Union, and we being part of State once
in arms aganstthe Governmentof the United States
it is natural for us as with all others in our nnfor-
tnnate condition 10 look with pleasure and admira-
tion upon the one in power, whose heart beats 80
high with true patriotism that he can forget past
differences and past wrongs, and use the weight OF
his mighty arm to succor US from the abyss Of ruin
| to which we were Just tending; therefore be it
| Resolved, 1st. That in the person of Andrew
johnson, the present Chief Executive of this Gov
eminent we behold man possessing in an eminent
degree those true and ennobling virtues and rising
sO.nlgn IN the Scae Oh ulSntefeSteQ patriotism which
always aud at all times distinguished the good am
the wise; that he can look with feelings Of compass
sion upon the erring States, once in hostile array
against the Government, and who can forget and
forgive those who have wronged and attempted to
injure him; and actuated by an intense love for
bleeding country, in one outburst of magnanmous
generosity, he invited all to come around the COM
mon altar of our country, and smoke the calumet
and enjoy the blessings which arc in wait for US.
l. I'd That in the DerSon of Andrayv IohnsOn vve
have friend pilot at the helm of State, who
knowing well the strength Of the vessel he guides
and with amind fore casting the line she shall track
heeds not the threats and suggestions of those NAL
contents who would have her dashed in twain upor
the rocks of discord and contention.
i Sd. That in the noble spirit of liberality which
he is manifesting to the people of the South de-
clared in his public addresses, We have sheet an
chor upon which we can safely build our hopes Of
future happiness and prosperity and that it is thu
bounden duty of every man, no matter what may
have been his position or sentiments in relation t
the past struggle, to meet him fully and freely il
the same spirit and bind all our energies 70 aid hin
in his noble efforts to reassure and re-estabsh ru
n but an unfortunate people. ~ t-. - 't
4th That we have no desire to see the question
resurrected which have so deeply and sorely afiic
ted our country, as we regard their decision a
fnal and leaving the past behind we will only
look to it for whatever light it may throw upon the
future for the faithful performance of our duties
citizens of a free and independent government.
= 9th. That so far as we, the people Of Robertson
| county are concerned though comprising but I,
, small part of that Government which he is nov
, administering, we will show him by our acts tha
appreciate his generosity, and that all which il
I our power lies shall be done in supporting hi
efforts to build up, strengthen and deyelope tn
/ great principles of mans capabty for self-goyern
ment. ....-..... ...... e.. .
2 9th. That as pcaceabe aad loyal citizens W
have too much interest in and anxiety for the vel
fare Of our State TO permit what we may regard a
unwise and indiscreet legislation to swerve us ron
n the path of duty which we owe to her, trusting :
# wisdom and patriotic desire for the interest OF ou
State to amend the qdiscreGon of the past and 70
such prudent aud wholesome laws as will in al
time to come insure us peace at home and chsracte
o within the sister sjeies as loyal people, worth
n 10 be entrusted 6imthe duties and responsibilities
d The above resolutions were unanimously adoI
2 ted all present voting after which the Hon. job
r, +. House and G. w. Brooks being called to "a
= stand, addressed the people with such thrilling elc
quence and appropriate and well-timed remarks |
/ support of the higl-soaled and magnanimous Pre-
c dent that the whole house rang with cheers, aft'
:, which the following resolution was offered an
n adopted with aeclaInaton;
d ResolUed That it is the request Of the people
S, Robertson county, that j. s. Mulloy, who claims
n represent them in the General Assembly of Tei
d nessee resign he is not and not at the tin
y Of the election b. the general ticket citizen
: this county, and did not receive more than "
.r votes in the county and that he ought not to pc
l. sistently hold said Office presuming that a ma
WHO is worthy of the position Of legislator has t'
,s much pride aud honor TO hold the Office contrary
- the declared wishes Of those he claims to represel
y On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOHN Il. GARNER, Chairman.
u .BoYp n. CnEATuAS, Secretaries. -.a1