Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-23
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THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 2.-The Convention was
opened with a grand Grafton. Two hundred
delegates were present shelby was most prom
inent,
Tue meeting was organized by Speaker HeIs-
kell taking the chair.
Judge swayne read Washington's Farewell
Address.
Acommittee OF ten on permanent organiza-
ton was appointed George W. Holmes, Of
shelby, Chairman, reported.
Judge Cooper, OF Bedford, was appointed
President with thirty-nve Vlce-Presidents
among them Messrs. Ferguson, Minis, Naben,
Martin, Walker, Waldron and Perkins, from
shelby. The member of the press were APP
pointed Secretaries.
Aeommitte Of ten On resolutions was ap-
pointed.
Mr.. Poston moved that all resolutions be re-
ferred to the Committee. Carried.
Judge Swayne offered the following:
Res0lueL That II Is the general and hearty de-
] sire Of the people OF Tennessee. and especially
now, 10 eschew personal qCarrels, petty rival
r1es, trtvolous Jealousy, and self seeking cabalsi
and, It the spirit OF an enlarged patriotism, 10
seek the peace, happiness, and prosperity OF our
l commOu state and country % raise no ques-
get the past; 10 live IN the Union as We uNeu
Before, and restore, by industry and con
cord, the losses OF the war that on
/ the level OF mutual respect admitted integrity,
equality and patriotism under the authority OF
| The Constitution and laws, state and Federal,
! amended or TO be amended and recognizing and
! rendering implicit obedience, now and here
after. 10 ALI In authority, state and Federal, and
pay ing unto them suitable honor; As such, they
| earnestly desire Cancellation and harmony with
all Glasses Of our Ctizens-those in office as well
! as those out OF Office; especially that the con-
] nicting elements existing may be composed for
the common good ofan our citizens, and they
! therefore invite those whose policy we believe
TO be founded in the mistaken apprehension Of
the patriotism, honor, fidelity and loyalty OF
| the people, TO carefully consider the matter
] over and all men devoted 20 the state and Fed
erai Government, 20 be at peace with them,
and we hereby tender 70 them the hearty CO.
/ operation OF the people Of this Convention, for
the common harmony, prosperity and happi-
Speeches were made by Martin, Of Shelby;
Putnam, of Coffee. and Jones, OF Lincoln
Maynard's letter was read
Baxter. Of Knox Chairman ofthe Committee
on Resolutions, reported a preamble and the
following resolutions:
D. The Integrity Of the Union in the whole
, mat the States declared In nsurrecti OF and
rebellion. by reason Of the war, did not cease
TO be States. and are therefore integral parts OF
the United States.
j. That in each state, the citizens thereof who,
by the laws Of each are entitled 10 the elective
iranchl-e have a rghl 70 elect representa-
tves TO Congress according to the ratio of rep
resentation as fixed by law, and that Con-
gress cannot legally exclude them because they
claim to be the Representation OF a State lately
in rebellion. Congress has a right, each House
acting for itself, under the constitution, TO de-
eide upon the election and qualification or its
member
4th, Thai the people cf the respective States
have the right 70 regulate their own domestic
affairs as long as they act consistently with the
Constitution; hence his opposition to any at
tempt ON the part OF Congress TO force negro
suffrage upon the people. such a policy IS cal
cuIated TO widen, rather than To heaI,the breach
between the North and South and 10 injure
rather than benefit the negro.
9Th ITnINHfnnn IN any HnFaWTaFanna At HIfE
time with the Constitution or the United States.
il being unwiSe craftsmanship TO endeavor TO
change the fundamental law Of the land in the
midst of high excitement, aud not maguani-
nous TO do so when the people Of eleven of the
States upon whom the amendments are TO op-
crate have no Representative voice in the Con-
gre~s OF the nation
9th. The guaranty Of payment OF the pub
lie debt, incurred for the maintenance Of the
= Tia freedom Of al the inhabitants Of the
land, and their protection by law, in the eniov-
ment OF life, liberty and property. We further
resolve that the present administration of the
Government of this state, though Informal is
reign was established under circumstances
Muici lQSliH+N US creation, 6nd which. in the
interest of peace and order. is still entitled 10
recognition and support; but il is due TO say TO
receive that cordial support, which good
citizens desire to yield to the Government
its measures should be temperafe Tolerant
and healing in their character. lust 10 an and
vindictive toward none, earnestly striving f1r
an early assumption. both as regards the State
and It's people. OF theIr proper and normal re-
AdtAllH z ll- ZIG hEflHt1A government. and such
a restoration Of law and order as will relieve
the people Of the presence Of the military
authorities, and or ulsquietude. Thar we an
prove most nearby, and endorse most FULLY.
tse policy OF President Johnson in the admin.
lslrauon Of the Government, and especially his
recent message NetoihE the bill Hmendatory 10
the act establishing the Freedmen's BDrsan
Adopted.
The Radicals tried 10 make a hIss. Mullins.
on the table.
jordan stokes made a splendid speech. W
q. stokes and zen. Cooper, from East TenneS-
see, threw in = radical shower, but il had no pf-
feet
The Convention adjourned, and NeilS Brown 4.
addres.ed the crowd. W. b. Stokes was speak
The Convention is 4 grand affair, notwftb- |
standing the Radicals uied to create mischief