Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-05

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to restore harmony and quiet to the whole
country, and obliterate as far as possible all
the prejudices engendered by the late revo-
luton. He said that it was supposed when
the Jate war closed that the States lately in
revolution would revert to their former sta
tus in the Union-resume their wonted posi-
ton in their several relations that they sus-
tanned to the general government. Such
was evidently the design Of President JOHN
son. Yet, notwithstanding all this there
was No peace. A spirit Of restiveness and ap-
rehension pervaded the whole country, espe-
cially in that portion in which we were inter-
ested The President, since the cessation of
hostilities had shown his appreciation of the
rights Of the southern people. Congress in
troduced the Freedman's Bureau Bill which
he vetoed yet it was passed over his head
The same was the case in reference to the
Civil Rights Bill, both Of which were en-
croachments on the rights and privileges of
the people Of the States lately in revolution.
The latter bill was yet to be tested as to con-
sttutionality before the judiciary.
In connection with these unwarranted
measures, Congress had authorized an Agri-
cultural and Educational Bureau, thus in
creasing the bebt Of the United States. Fol
lowing these measures comes the constitu-
tional amendment, extending citizenship to
all men in the United States, irrespective Of
color; also granting them the privilege of
the ballot-box. For his part he was OPP
posed TO the Freedmen's Bureau and Civil
Rights bill. These measures foreshadow-
ed events to be deprecated and if not
checked, all power would be centralized in
Congress, and the boosted liberties and re-
publican institutions Of the United States
forever lost. To perpetuate and preserve
the Government was the object of the Phila-
delphia Convention. In assembling there
in convention they did not do so for parti-
Fan motives, but with the hope that the past
might be ignored and some plan devised by
which TO arrest the Radicals in their efforts
to destroy the Government.
In speaking Of the Legislature Of Tennes-
see he said that he would not deny but what
the Governorwasleg legally elected, and that we
had a Legislature. But what have been the
acts of that Legislature. What regard have
its members shown for the Constitution Of
the State or of the Union. In all their pro-
ceedings they have had an object in view and
that object was porer. The DISTINGUISHING Of
their fellow cOuntrymen is an evidence Of this
showing conclusively that they really did not
desire peace. These men claim too that they
are the only true loyal people in this State
lie said that those who came home from the
rebel army and took the amnesty oath, or
had been pardoned by the President were
entitled to all the privileges and immuni-
ties of an American citizen under the Con-
and were far more loyal, and were
better friends TO the Government than those
who were making themselves 50 conspicu-
Gus in their efforts for the Acknowledgement
of their fellow countrymen. The efforts that
were now being,madc to tyrranize over the
people of this State by small radical clique
was a specimen Of despotism unparalleled.
For his part he did not wish to be in any
State where his countrymen were deprived
of privileges and rights as citizens, that were
accorded to him.
At the conclusion Of his address a motion
was made and adopted, clectiug the mem
bers of the Press present Secretaries of the
meeting
Mr.. LELLYErr then presented the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Rsso1ce,l, That a committee be appoint cd
by the Chairman, 20 consist of two from
each Coanty represented, to prepare resolu-
ton, and 20 nominate 10 this body suitable
persons to represent this Congressional
District in the Philadelphia Convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed
as committee:
From Davidson County, Hon. John Bell
and JOHN LellyetG Wilson, B. J. Tarvcr
and Robert Cantrell; Sumner, Col. Alfred
Wynne and Judge J. c. Guild; Williamson,
Thos. II. PEBBLES and Hon. sam. S House;
Robertson, Joseph Hardaway and Perry
Payne; Chatham, James A. Woods and
Will T. Yeatmon.
On motion, the names Of two delegates
from each county represented, were added
TO the Committee on Resolutions
In the absence of the committee, ex-Cfov.
NEIL 5. BRowS was called for, who said
that since the termination Of the war he had
witnessed scenes that made his heart sad, and
that he could not speak without emotion
He said that we had passed through a civil
war which was to be regretted, one which
had proved a great calamity to the Southern
people and as to the part taken in it by the
South, he would leave il to the impartial his
toriau 20 say whether she was right or wrong.
As the war was over he said that it was our
duty to do everything in our power 10 restore
quiet as well as confidence in the general
government This was the cry Of the Radi-
cal leaders at the close Of the revolution, but
they now teach different doctrines The
President was the only man who had endea-
vored TO maintain the government and re-
store the States 90 their former status. He
had ondeavored 10 restore confidence in the
minds Of the people by pardons and am-
nesiies. But in this his designs were
thwarted by the tyrannical legislation Of a
Radical Congress He had done his duty
like a man, and deserved the thanks Of the
whole country.
In speaking Of Radicalism, he said that he
hated IL as he did the enemy OF
his soul, and that unless the party was
broken down, and its designs defeated, the
government would be ruined.
Her heralded glory-her commerce and
wealth would amount to nothing. The Gus
todians Of the Government NEST be men
who appreciate the rights and interests Of its
citizens After making some allusions to the
legislation Of Congress, he sai6that ne knew
men who werethe FIRST settlers ofths country
-.Who cut down the oanebrakes and zaade