Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-12
THE IRISH IN CoUNCIGI
sIEETING LAsT NIGHT.

There was large turn out last night at the
Irish Conservative Meeting. held at the Court
House, for the purpose Of raiifying the Philadel-
| phia Convention, and endorsing the reconstruc-
/ ton policy Of President JOHNSON.
The meeting was organized by calling J. Z.
brennan. Esq, to the chair. who delivered few
eloquent remarks on the objects Of the meeting.
On motion, the President appointed J. OGRADY.
NJ. J. DoLrN and - SMITH a committee 10 draft
resolutions expressive Of the sense Of the meeting.
EX-Goveraor NELL :. BROwS was then intro
duced 70 the audience. and on taking the stand
rec0unted, in a forcible and convincing manner,
the position Of the two parties now seeking
power in this country. He drew a contrast be-
tween the position Of the country at the time Of
the surrender Of the Confederate army, and the
present time, and charged on the Radical party,
by their Infamous, tyranhieal oppression Of the
people Of the South. the present troubles that are
now shaking the very foundation Of the Govern
ment. lie reviewed the policy of the Radicals,
pointing out the many instances Of cruel
~ and Misrepresentation that has been
praeIlced upon the people Of the lately
insuTectiOnary Statcs-their representatives
are excluded from taking any part in the
legislation Of the country, and they are declared
out Of the pale Of the Union, and entitled TO no
rights the dominant party proper to deny
them. He was for the Union, and opposed to war.
Are VIC never 10 become reconciled, or are we for
ever to remain divided and in state Of political
agitation He handled the loyal" Legislature Of
Gov BROwNLOw without gloves, showing wherein
they had violated every principle Of the COnstitu-
ton under the leadership of their satanic Gov
ernor They have branded by Acknowledgement
threo-fourths Of the white population Of the State
and are now seeking TO enfrahchise the negro
lie dared to deDOunce such usurpation in the
State which he was born, and in which the green
sod growed over the graves Of bis ancestors for
generations past. The eloquent speaker paid
glowing tribute to the men that formed the Phila-
delphia Convention. pronouncing that assembly
as the greatest gathering ever drawn together in
this country. In the success Of the principles
onunciated by that Convention he had no doubt.
1t was the principle Of peace and was now per
meating the whole country. At the coming cleo
tons. he predicted, tho hands Of the President
would be strengthened, and the next Congress
viii wear different aspect from the present
Rump." lie eulogized President JOHNSON, and
called on every Tennessean to come up to the
support Of our noble President, 20 strengthen his
arms, and help him fight the minions Of fanati-
cism and usnrpatOn.
Throughout his entire remarks, the Governor
was vocferously applauded, and the audience
were 10th to see him descend from the stand.
Judge GAUT was called out. and introduced by
the President Of the meeting.
Judge GAUT commenced by referring to the
character of the meeting. The Irish race !
have taken deep interest in the Government of
this land. the home Oftheir adoption. This coun-
try has passed through one Of the most terrible,
gigantic wars the world ever knew. In 1865 |
peace was declared. and now work is 10 prove i
ourselves capable Of self-goyernment. and rescue
ourselves from our impoverished condition. The |
same Congress that declared no State could go out /
IF the Union. now say eleven States are Outofthe /
Union and cannot get back until they (the Con-
yross) see proper TO grant them the privilege.
The Judge reviewed the whole question Of re-
construction, and eloQuently sustained the policy
adopted by the President. The audience were
Tery attentive to his remarks frequently attesting
heir approval by loud applause. His entire
poech was logical and to the point, and elected
,reat applause from those who heard it through
tut.
The Committee on Resolutions reported.the fol-
owing, which were adopted unanimously amid
-roat enthusiasm
Resoluod. We endorse President JoHNsoN, first,
because we endorse his policy of reconstruction, |
believing it to be the best good for country TO
ave the constitutional relations of the several
itates restored early as be- in order that all
itizens may enjoy the rights and privileges of
popular government; and second, because he has
ver been our friend in opposing the secret work
ngs Of radcalism, claiming the benefit of our
constitution for all men in every condition Of life
Kes0iUcd, That we believe II the duty of all good
itiZcns. in the issue Of the present crisis, to |
trengthen the hands Of the Executive using our
influence 10 overcome tho combinations of men
rho seek to legislate for people they do not rep
esent. which Is at variance with the fundamental
principles Of cur Government.
ResokDcd, That we cordially pledge TO President
JOHNSON our support as citizens Of Tennessee, and
IS citizens Of the American Republic.
Kesoircd, That fully endorse the action of
he Philadelphia Convention, and believe that |
he success OF conservative principles depends
ipon the measures adopted by that band of
PATRIOTS.