New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-17

selves in the sea; had they committed suicide,
you would not seek death by the same means
We believe our State best by adhering to the
Union. Patriotism requires US 70 accept the changed
facts Of the times the progress OF events. Slavery is
dead. Secession killed it. Let the dead bury its dead
To the loyal citizens Of Gcorga whose hearts have ever
beat true to the Union who have been forced TO dso
atty. dragged from their homes and driven into the
army like slaves to plantation with no power to
resist and day in their hearts execratlng the I'M
scfupulous authors Of their distress We say be not
discouraged be patient little longer; the day OF your
deverance is at hand the skies are bright and full OF
promise The braye-heaited soldiers of the
Union are marching with steady step and Tn.
fa,tering purpose to speedy, glorious, triumphant
victory, bringing you liberty and protection:
The recent bowling and threatening in Richmond
ere but the dying groans of an expiring desPotism
at whose death all lovers Of liberty and free govern
ment throughout the whole world viii rejoice. Let It
be to rejoice thst the flag of country is still
preserved to u.s. and ours the privilege to make tho
Motto If State rightly interpret devotion TO
the Union that the State Constitution, ordered by
wisdom Justice and moderation, shall be henceforth
forever In harmony with the National Union
RESOLUTIONS.
hsreas The people of Georgia In connection with those
Of other Southern sa have Tor the past four years Den
arrayri In srus against the Federal Government and in the
G nAl confc, her slaughtered numbered by thou
auds tLe red fame of war carrying death destruction and
family state Of things sUbyefsyc alike OF all social rea
ons and tie forms Of free governments and rheTeG'
war an act unusuLabc ana without eGcuse an act ths m
yi,ed and called forth all the horrors and dsoaon o. cy
representation fsschood aery and threats an oct or whch
good has been be gwen an act passed
ct constituency by depraved corrupt politicians;
act maued in secret and having no record that mo PEG
question: because with its pronunciation free speech was
prohibed; act By which the great interests OF 'he
State Of Georgia thus in secret sesson made soser
Went to the ambitious Plans Of souie,n Conederacy
And heras the soldiers Of the South have shown courage
and lryey not SURPASSED me 1 n ye, TU to- the
they have undeFtaken while on the contrary heT mum
bofs decreasing and the territory they defend aifns
in ieariuiy rapid ratoi ind Uherea W., PottoH % we
loyal citizens oil Georgia, who are assembled in this Cous
ton believe TINT peace nay be secured to e sa. an 70 'y
Nation by yielding obrdenee 70 the Constitution and laws Oh
the Federal Government therefore
Reei ed That regret ih, the people Of George 'aond
have been orenl OF her proper relate TO me
government and her interests - 70 attempt the a xpef
nrn Of sece,'ion because by that act ,lty su
YES t. evolution that hss carried mourning anu t2iioW my
every household and laid waste the ae' posio oil the se
Ieso'a9n 1 5s mas ~ de,5y The ntaon to
Protect whieh the only alleged cause ofsepara'ion
Rcoirtf That cordially endorse the recent ec'!on OF
loyal Georans in Savannah and comment ther cour-e
worthy imitation by lovers Of the Union ia all parts Of the
State and that viii cordially cooperate oy eviy eens
in power with those who seek peace by laying down
thgii arms lid returning to the unon' &c, 49,,
Res0 3D. That heiye the institution Of Slavery IS cesh
sud that tue friendly baud Of gave 1t it- dest u
that those who would save i have destroyed y ana
that they seeking to buuy their dead unier tne
cover Of military necessity offering eiom ana 'anu 70
the slaves they will become soldiers and Ill up tie ranks
Of the depleted Rebel armies, aud to st n causeess .
without motive or oojec-say- the Destruction OF iie
Government; that in that Institution the immediate
Of distress; and that inasfnch
the leaders OF propose its rbo9n ana n9ene We
ardently desire that may never again disturb the MUM
hsrpne' o. ne American people anu susmcn6 ,hs 81 m
thirty.eighh Congress, aboliislins S.avry.
Reso,d, That We desire peace IL order that the wandcns
housees honee refugees nay return to TIER houe' td
that the brave boys IN the army aud may return to their
families and fends bat th. want no peace that As not
bsd upon the uncodo surrender Of the Rebels IN arms
egiinst the national authority. .
secession dsunou in sby way or shape ana the, We ne
Is approve the administration Of Ahraham Lincoln becau,e
have confidence in bis Discrimination to use the "hoe
power o.. the nation to prl vent disunior.
Rc,oirei Thu, sincerely and cordially thank the
o; Nswior4 Boston aud other places fo 'heiF
ssyinnsh AID that We cherish with Tie later IN an SPECIAL
degree memory Of Edward EseIs whose almost owing
word appeal Ia their behalf as citizens oil TIE same
Cnion wlichs the common h.Irase OF rs all
Afler reading the resolutions. Mr.. RUSSELL spoke at
length going into the history Of Secession. denouncng
JEFF Davis and bis unmitigated traitors and
villains deploring the fal Of Georgia from her high es'
tate into the yawning abyss OF Secession and arguing
logically and forciby that the only way that peace
could return to Georgia would be through her scbmsson
TO the National authority, under the Constitution He
hin self Georgian. and not ashamed Of Ills native
State but lie taught to revere bis obligations 10
the United States supreme above those lie owed to
his state He concluded by drawing most vivid and
hopeful picture Of future people. through the
rapidly succeeding victories Of the Union armies Mr..
Russcn frequently and enthusiastically opplauded in
the course of his eloquent address lie was by
Mr. JAMES l.. DU,cgIS0. who was introduced by The
Chairman as having been wealthy maehinist IN
Atlanta Ga who had been desDoicd,o of al his property
on account Of his devotion TO the Union. Mr. Dning
gave 10 very original and forcihc manner. an inter
Getting account Of hjs treatment OF the hands OF the
Relcr Al the commencement of the Tar officers had
waited upon him 20 induce him to engage IN the man
ufeturc 81 oruanccstores for the Conederacy. when
he Mr. D. had politely preferred the alternative OF
sccirr them Ia pu-gstory first. which free.spokon
answer had cost him fourteen lays in Rebel prison,
whence however he length released and for the
remainder of tho time allowed 10 live unmolesied
Mr. Dunning reviewed the steady progress OF the Union
arms and concluded by predicting early and erdur'
ing peace for long suffering Georgia wen as the en-
tire Urior through the OF the Union arms and
the abolition OF Slavery.
Mr. \. w. STONE. the chairman. followed with au
elaborate and eloquent address. which. we regret TO
saw IL want Of space comp.ls 10 omit; and after
brief speech by the Rev. Dr. Curry. the meeting dis
p,rsed,