Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-16
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THE MASS CONVENTION OF OCTOBER
9TH

The Convention Of citizens called by the
Central Committee of the Conservative
party to assemble in this city, to signify
endorsement of the principles put forth by
the Philadelphia Convention Of August 14th,
is to meet on Saturday the 9th inst Origin
ally set forth for the 18th of September, it
was postponed on account of the prevalent
sickness, to the ID Of October For similar
reasons it was necessary to announce fur
Their postponement until the 9th of this
month, and on that day, the cholera having
entirely disappeared from the city and sur
rounding region, the meeting will be held.
We trust our country cotemporaries OF the
Conservative press will give due publicity to
the notice, and urge a full meeting on the
occasion.
Notwithstanding the providential causes
Which have delayed this meeting of the con-
sentative people of Tennessee, we have an
abiding trust that they will attend in large
numbers. 1t is Of the first Importance that
they should do so. The principles pro-
pounded by the National Convention in
August underlie the fabric of this Govern
ment. 1t can be maintained on none other.
They received the sanction of the people of
Tennessee at the time, and as they were true
then, they should receive formal and en-
phatic recognition now. Indeed, the pro-
gress of events renders it more necessary
than at the time first set for this meeting,
that the Conservative party of this State
should, in a Mass Convention representing
the entire State, announce their purpose to
adhere to the doctrines Of the Constitution,
and assert in al solemnity their deteTmina-
ton to support the administration Of Presi.
dent JOHNSON in every measure calculated
to restore the Union and make the Constitu-
ton the supreme law Of the land.
The recent elections have given encour
agement to the party assuming to reconstruct
and remodel this government regardless of
the Constitution. The result is an evidence
how far we have departed from the true
course, aud is ominons of evil But it is
in the presence of danger that courage is
needed, and each days events are making
a heavier demand on those who remain
faithful to the principles Of republican
government. Let them be equal 70 the
occasion. A supine folding Of the hands in
despair, sullen indifference to the result
or a reckless Drawing Of the worst that may
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The condition of things that will inevitably |
follow the policy, that it is not improbable is
already matured in the minds of the daring /
revolutionists who lead the Radical party,
is one that cannot be contemplated without
dread. We are Of those who believe that
there is wisdom and virtue enough in the
people to arrest them in their reckless
career Of mischief But it must be done
by the people, and that man who thinks,
good easy soul" that he eau remain inact-
i've, and trust his neighbor to think and act
for him in public affairs, may wake to find
himself and all he has, tossed on the pillows
Of a revolution. This is the eoniuncture Of
affairs. We do not say it to excite alarm,
but 20 incite the people to take an interest
in every movement intended to bring back
the men in power 70 sense Of their duty.
The people Of Tennessee have not hereto
fore shown themselves insensible TO critical
political conditions. They have been vigil
lant prudent and brave They have never
had TO confront an emergency which de-
handed all these qualities in a higher de-
gree. The Convention proposed will afford
for consultation, and will offer
! mode Of manifesting to their fellow-citi-
tens Of every State the conclusions at which
hey may arrive, and the positions they in
end to maintain. 1t Is in this view that
ull meeting is necessary, and it IS to be
loped that every county will send delega- /
ion Of its best men.