Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
PUBLIC. MEETING IN KNOXVILLE
Hon. Horace Maynard Nominated Tor
Congress!

large and enthusiastic nesting was held IN the
Court House in Knoxville On yesterday, 18TH inst
Several counties were represented
Charles Morrow, Esq, of Knox county, was called
t. the Chair. and VIII. s. Hall appointed Secretary
The Chairman explained the object of the meet
,ny 70 be the nomination Of candidate TO represent
the I'd District in the Congress of the United States
Capt Vim. NJ Alexander, of Roane county, and
William Homer, Of Knox, made forcible speeches in
advocacy Of the administration Of President John
son and the State administration.
These gentlemen declared that there was an al
ulost universal desire upon the part Of the loyal
me- u this District to be represented in the next
Congress BY the Hon. HORACE MAYNARD. This
declaration was received by the large audience with
enthusiastic applause; whereupOn Mr.. Maynard was
nominated by reclamation. On motion Of William
Homer committee was appointed TO wait upon
M Maynard, who was at his residence at the time
and request his acceptance Of the nomination. This
committee consisted Of Capt VIM. NJ. Alexander, Of
Roane, Chairman; Dr.. o. T. HILL Elijah Dunn,
Capt NJ D. Besrden, and Capt. Thos. McNish.
During the absencs Of the committee, an able
speech was delivered by DIR. Beriah Frazier Of
Knox, candidate for State Senator from Knox and
Roane. DR.. Frazier advocated the administration
q President johnson and Gov. Brownlow, and in
fozcible terms, urged the people to labor for the
election Of Horace Maynard for Congress. The
eminent fitness Of Mr.. Maynard as 4 representative
IL Congress was dwelt upon at some length. Dr. +.
pad high tribute TO the unselfsh patriotism and
Craftsmanship of their nominee. Mr.. Maynard he
declared, was u Of national reputation, whose
due talents long experience in the national councils
and spoGles record for loyalty, would enable him TO
accomplish more for the interests Of the State and
District than any man who could be selected. The
applause With which the remarks Of DR.. Frazier
we're receiyede, videnced that every in the large
audience had As high appreciation Of our distin-
gu!shod fellow-citizens as the Doctor himself.
Before the conclusion Of DR.. Fraziers speech, the
Ron Horsce Maynard, accompanied by the COM
mites, entered tbs court room. Mr.. Maynard APP
psaraacs was the signal of enthusiastic and universal
applause
The audience urOse and numbered the name Of
Maynard, whereupon Mr.. NJ. assembled the Judges
bench and delivered logical and eloquent address.
Cheer atsE cheer was ELECTED by hi= patriotic and
manly declaration.
NJ Maynard declared that he had not desired
sSGL ID liz ACAs mouse u Representatives, DuL ne
did 10, teal justified in longer resisting the appeals
70 Tim from every part Of the District, 10 become
candidate He told the people that they would not
vote for min misunderstanding his position on any
Question. A. guarantee Of what they might ex-
p5ut from him, if elected, he referred them to his
record during the SIX years he had served in Con-
glsss and particularly the course he had pursued
i.-riUv Lhe struggle for national existence He
syowed himself supporter Of the administration
u Andrew johnson, and the loyalty constituted
government Of Tennessee.
We would be glad 10 give something like full
report Of Mr.. Maynard speech, but have not the
space Our paper WAS made up and ready for the
pra5z when the meeting was held, and we have de-
ayod the publication Of our paper several hours to
publish this report, and the Circular Of Mr.. May
-ard l. the voters Of this District.
W ask for Nj Maynards Circular the careful
pesasal Of ever! loyal man in the I'd Congressional
DistriG.