The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-08-24

their present relation TO the Government, and
whereas 1t is the duty OF every citizen TO
show adevotion to his country by his con-
duet, In giving aid aud assistance IN the pres
e~rvatiOn Of the same, 10 every possible way,
and whereas the loyal people Of the United
States are now threatened with subsection TO
rebel rule In the administration Of the gov
eminent by reason Of the strange and mex
plicable course taken, by the President Of the
Uuited States II becomes OUT duty rs loyal
men, to guard well against the fearful conse-
q%uencss, which might flow from such a
result. Therefore be IT,
RssOlped LIST. That we, as loyal
citizens Of Upper East Tennessee have
looked and continue 20 look with the most
anxious Iolicitude on the disagreement
between the President and Congress Of
the United States, IL the reconstruction of
the States lately in rebellion, and In their
restoration TO their former political RICH
in the Union. That we must heartily endorse
Congress in their policy Of restoration, IN re-
quiring Of the late seeded states some guar
antee as a protection in the future against
another rebellion, manifesting as they do in
various ways and strongest manner, their
defiant and rebellIous spirit as of former
tines.
Resolved I'd. That we have heretofore re-
posed the utmost confidence in the wisdom,
patriotism and philanthropy Of President
Andrew Johnson, as the chief Executive Of
the United States, but since his policy has
been more fully developed, and his position
became unmistakeable, MS il regards what Is
generally known as his scheme Of recon-
struction, demanding unconditional and im-
mediate admission for the representatives el-
ect Of tie seeded states, to the Congress oil
the United States, we can no longer look upon
him as a friend and leader, I" through the
Red Sea Of struggle and Seryitude TO a future
Of liberty and peace" because he has de-
serted his world renowned sentiment 10y
al men, whether White or black shall alone
govern the State.h
Resolved 3rd. That we no lo~ngerihave any
confidence in a man who allies himself with
rebels, c~opperheadS, and late-anti-war demo-
Gratis, and who now endorses and supports
n policy which must result in the entire sub
lection Of the loyal men South, to reign OF
petty tyranny and oppression, inaugurated by
the late rseoHStr Ueted, and the natural teuden-
cy Of which Is, to make loyalty odious and
treason respec table, the operation Of which
will rum loyal men, 10 the Southern States
and drive them from their homes, their fire.
sides, and everything they hold dear and
sacred.
Resolved 4tb. That we have been painfully
impressed with the applications Of the " Ny
Policy " in the late New Orleans massacre,
wherein men were murdered In cold blood,
simply on account Of their loyalty to the
Government Of the United States, and that
too by men fresh from the rebel army, whose
hands were still dripping with blood Of pa
triotS fighting In defence Of q government,
organized by the purest men our country has
ever produced. z
RsiolUd 9th. That the late action Of Presi-
dent johnson in cOnne ctiOn with the New
Orleans riot, meets our unqualified indigna-
ton and shows thathe is no longer the friend
of the ~loyalist but the coadjutor Of the most
malignant and desperate Of hiseountFy's foes.
Re5OlVed 9th. That we have abiding faith
and confidence in the masses Of the Ameri-
can people, who have shown themselves
friends Of the country In the late war BY
giving aid and assistancei 10 suppressing a mos.
wicked and r%uinoius rebellion that
ever marked the annals Of a civilized nation.
RsIOlVed 7th. That we do heartily approve
the wise, brave and patriotic action Of the
Legislature Of this state in promptly adopt
ing .he fourteenth article Of ths Federal
Constitution the great palladium Of Amer
lean liberty.
Reioped 9Th. That the gratitude Of the
American people is due TO the ~eficiert and
intrepid Governor Of Tennessee for his in
luenee and ezertiOnS in procuring the
adoption Of said amendment.
ReSolved 9th. That feeling the necessity
Of being represented In the convention
which will take place In Philadelphia on
the Bird Of September NEXT we do hereby
appoint the following named gentlemen as
Delegates to said convention from the FIRST
Con greSSional District: I-
WashiugtoH Couniy.-Capt. Newton Hacker, J. Milton
seudder, Nat. b.. Owens, DR.. Q. Wheeler, Capt. George
Il. Graham, Henry johnson, Hon. 3. y. Grifith, Ste.
phen A. Bowel, Col. 8. X. n. Patton, DR.. W. W. Bowel,
Hon. ?. ?. 9. Nelson, ?. N. Reeves, Col. Q. A.
Cart, coaasy'"Di. N. LID. Boring, Col. John X.
Miller, Capt. Isaac A. Taylor, 1t. y. s. siugietay Col.
Sam. Williams, Charles p. Toncray, Abraham Upton,
Capt. Jas. I. r. Boyd, Rev. Albert Upton, Col. Feaih-
e., Cap; Dan. Eli MsjSs 2; wileoI, cAP.; D., Miller
he. Smith, Capt. o. Collins, william Lewis, P. W.
Emmert.
JoIaoa CouAy-Hon. n. r. Butler, Hon. II. P. Mur.
ply, Col. Thos. s. symth, IL. Charles Lsner, Ii. @. N.
Arnold, Capt. Fred. slimP, George Grace William y.
sniIraa Couny.-Capt. 7. II. Easlsy, J. 5. shangle,
A. J. Boyd, Capt. Geo. u. Taies, DR.. James n. Vance,
A. Q. sbipley, ?. n Easley. Elkanah Willard. ~.
Anderson, II. Crawford Falu, Peter Yoakely Charles
Lynn, Nathan d Simpson. Hon. John welsh.
Greene oOfAy-Hon. Joseph Powell, Col. James A.
Galbfalth DR.. Shelly, Col. David Fry, Col. @. W. Kirk,
Capt. Pickering, MAJ. n. n. ". DonnAlly, james HAr.
rold, Capt. J. A. Collins, A. d.. Piper.
ysgrton CouAp---Hon. James p. Swami, Hon. !. N.
Meek, Capt. Shade Harris, Capt.-Hoidsn, LII
Miller. Capt. David W. Brown, Hon. D. @. ThOrnburg.
Havtias C0uAs.---Hon. Mr.. shepherd, Mr.. Piper,
elk, O.. Court, Capt. Geo. r. Campbell, Lieut.. smith,
HansoeI c0unb..--MG W. D. Davis, q. n. Mitchell,
Capt.-Trent, Lt.=COpe.
GraiAg0 oOaag.--Hoh. ". 0. sentsr, Dr.-Thorn.
borg. #H .# rl- r.s
Rssslrsd, That the lhaAks Of this Conversation are due
and are hereby rendered 10 our distinguished quest.
Gov, VIC. BgOWnloW and the eloquent aud able speaker,
Hon A.. ). Fieteher, Who addressed Us upon this Oe.
casion. .. -
Rssolssd, That the Editors Of the Jonssboro' Uai.a
Flag, Knoxville WAig, Chattanooga Uaioa, aud Naahvlils
PrsH and Tim>s, BE- requested 70 publish the proceed
ings Of this Convention.
On motion Of Captain Hacker The Preamble and Res.
olutions were adopted with tremendous applause.
II vas moved that three ehssr b given Governor
BrovnloW, and three for Hon. Mr.. fletebsr, which vas
done IN such = manner and With such enthastAslm a.
shook the very hills. |.r
The Convention then adjourned Hu. d..
r. HUMPHREYS, nairaaa.
THE REIoS OF REBEL DEsPorisr, under the
hToriag rule Of And rev Johnson, Is rapidly