Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-28

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At precisely u O'Clock Judge JOHN S.
BRrEx called the Convention to order, and
Hon. EDMUND COOPER, Of Bedford, was on
motion Of Judge GAUT called to the chair.
Mr.. CooPER thanked the Convention for
the honor conferred upon him in being
called to preside over the deliberations Of
the Convention, and although, the meeting
was not large in numbers, he hoped that
matter and material would make up for de-
fciency in attendance.
lie then announced the Convention ready
for any business that might be brought be-
fore it,
On motion Of JOHN LEIIYErr, Esq, the
following gentlemen were appointed secre-
taries: 7. ATcHEsoN, A. ROBERTS, IRA p.
JoNFs, and THO. TRAUcHSEIT.
Mr.. LELLYETT then moved that Com
mittee on Resolutions be appointed. The
Chair then appointed the following com
mittee.
JNo. c. GAUT, Chairman,
JoHN II. CALLENDER Of Davidson,
PHNEAs T. ScRUGGs Of Madison,
j. J. TARvER, Of Wilson,
WM LITTLE, Of Bedford,
JNo. i. THOMAS, Of Coffee,
HUGH THURMAN, Of Lincoln,
J0HN. ID. JOHsoN, Of Marshall.
After the committee had retired, calls we're
made for Mr.. LELLYETT, who came forward
and made few appropriate and pointed re-
marks, urging united effort of the Conser-
vative party to bring out every voter at the
coming election, for the purpose Of showing
to the country the true feeling Of the people
Of Tennessee toward the Radical disunion
policy. They should keep organized for the
election next August, as that was tie only
hope Of Conservatism in Tennessee. The
Radicals are fully organized, and at all
elections will poll every vote they can com
maud lie spoke in reference to his past
political action as a Union man; that he had
never been a Radical in any sense Of the
term. He had been in favor of the Consti-
tuition as il was, and now he was in favor of
the Constitution as it is, and was opposed to
anyamendments to il whatever. On the ques.
ton as TO who should vote, he was opposed
to all acts DISTINGUISHING any free white citi-
zen, North or South.
The committee having returned, Judge
GAUT, the Chairman, read in clear and
distinct voice, the following preamble and
resolutions:
The portion Of the people Of Tennessee to-day
assembled In Convention at the Capitol Of the
State, profoundly grateful for the cessation Of the
late civil war which ravaged the country. and
earnestly DESTROYS that a true and lasting peace,
having it, basis ON the principles Of the Consttu-
ton shall be recstablished, and that the spirit Of
Cancellation ami compromise IN which the Cow
eminent of the United States was formed shall
prevail among all the people and m every section,
are deeply and anxionsly impressed with the com
dition OF public affairs. and deem It their duty 20
declare the sentiments they hold and nvOw the
opinions they purpose 70 maintain; Il Is there
ResolpcH That the Declaration of Principles
made by the National Union Convention ut Phil
ndelphia. ia August last, asserting the supremacy
of the Constitution, and insisting equal y upon the
restrictions imposed therein upon Tue Hencrai
Government, and those upon the several States
in demanding that the fundamental principle Of
taxation aud representation shall be preserved
as wcll In Federal as in state Governments; in
declaring that amendments 10 tho Constitution
can only be made by the people, under the forms
of the insfrutnent and in their original sovereign
capacity, represented as communities OF the scye-
III stsfcs IN conventions or legislatures; in pled,
ing fcalty o. the amendment aboishing slavery,
and protection 20 the persons and property OF
freedmen; in sustaining the public credit and re-
curing Reputation of all financial obligations
Incurred by States for hostile purposes 20 the
Gcnornl Government; in recognition Of the servi-
ccs ofthoso who, by arms. maintained the Govern-
mcnt; aud, in the confidence expressed m the WIS
dom ability, and constitutional integrity Of An
DREW JOHNSON. President of the United States
meets with our hearty concurrence and approval,
mi IL rnfi lad
h~soircf, That we have undlminlsned iaith
that the virtue and intelligence Of the American
people is sufficient 90 save the nation from the
perils which at present threaten our system Oh
government. and thnt the result Of the late Con
grcssional elections while deplora5le ana porten-
tuus 10 the peace Of the country, does not cause
us 10 abandon hope that the career Of the party
which. for twelve months, has thwartcd the res
toration OF the Union, and sought 10 oNertufh
the Consultation, may be held in restraint by the
hrmness Of the President. sustained 10y the Con
srryativc sentiment of the true friends of the
Government in the Northern States, and aided
by the moderation and prudence which has thus
far been exhibited by the mass Of the people m
the southern States.
Rcsoirrd That we will continue 10 perform our
political obligations, and labor earnestly to secure
tho ascondcncy Of Conservative principles IN the
administration Of the Federal and state GoNefn-
mcuts. and urge our fellow -citigeus OF this and
other States 20 perfect organizations, and resist
by an orderly md peaceful means the encroch-
mcnts OF the Radical party upon the guarantees
of the Constitution, and upon the rights ana hber-
ties of the people.
amendment now pending for ratification, and
object 90 lis mode of presentation, and its pro-
posed mode OF adoption; that We regard 1t as IN
sidious Ia its intent and unjust VA ats operation
upon the States and people Of the South; that its
real purpose is 20 destroy the equality and impair
the dignity Of the said States and place questions
which under tho true theory Of the Government
are conided exclusively 20 the control Of the
several states under the direct control OF Con
gross; aud that the southern States can never
ratiy Il consistently with the safety aud honor of
their people,
E,salred. That the action az a portion Of the
l.seidature Of Tennessee in assuming 90 ratiiy IL
IN known defiance o. the wishes OF nine
tcnths Of the people of the State, and was 50
clearly illegal and yiolativc OF the spirit and in
tent 81 the iiith article Of the Constitution. that
IL should be held rs null aud void.
Resgircd That we invoke the majority In the
Legislature Of Tennessee at It's approaching SEES
sion. By every consideration of prudence and pa
triotisin, 10 abstain from tho attempt to place
upon The statute book laws In known repugnance
20 the sentiments OF the people and calculated 10
produce strife aud discussion; and that we appeal
harmony 10 the State. and permit return 10
E1ssirCd. That our confidence in the patriotism.
courage and fidelity Of the President Of the United
States l. undated. aud that we cordially uphold
the general policy Of bis administration, and be
lcycs that the principles upon which hc proposes
o. restore the Federal onion, are wise. just and
true: aud that 10 Is the duty Ofevcr conscrS alive
wcll-wishcr 30 republican Institutions 10 Yield
them an unwaVcripg support
Judge BRIEN moved the adoption Of the
preamble and resolutions as whole and
taking the speakers stand spoke as follows
Mn PRrsprNr. GENrJEvEV or ruF CoNvEN-
rIoN. AND fuAow-CIrlzENs; approve most
heartily and fully the resolutions just read They
iuiorsc the resolutions ot the Philadelphia
Convention which emauatcd from body -oi
men, that Cor talent true American statesman
shin and uuschsh patriotism has not been equalci
since the formation OF this Government. tn,
principles here enunciated are the only basis up.
ON which this Government can stand, and any
material departure from them will, u persisted IN
destroy our beautiful system OF reproSentntiv,
government Under this system this nation had
grown from apparent helpless infancy 60 matur,
manhood-to be the cQuii Of all and tho superior
of moshof the nations % the earth This WAS not
only on happy home bat " was the asylum o
the oppressed and down-iroddou Of all countries
It was the only hopc Of thosc who trusted iha
the force 81 cur example might some day work
their relief and delivcrcncc from monarchy an,
despotiSm Indeed. Il was the admiration of the
world. Not only this. hut its power and GREATNESS
were admired by an civilized, aud feared hy III
savage nations. Oh that could ia truth "a,
50 Il has stood, and 50 n stands to-day: that n,
wrong minded person had dote anything 90 ma
Is beauty, cnfccblc its strength. OF eudnnror ID
ME.
Il seems strange % me that any people thu
circumstanced, thus free and happy. should seek
a. increase such felicity by the hazardous expert
mcnt 81 disoyinEthe Union from which alone al
their blessing ciucnatcl. But So 10 was. a larr,
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