The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-06-08
CONVENTION
OF the Union Men of Washington
County.

JoNEssoRoUGH, TESS., June 4th, 1866.
Convention met in the Court House At 10
O'Clock. After some remarks by Col. Brown
and VIM. u. Maxwell in regard to the APP
pointment o! a Chairman, Capt. y. Hacker
arose and addressed the meeting in a most
powerful and patriotic speech, urging the
Union men TO stand together as a unit, as they
had stood together upon the blood-stnined
battlefield, in their noble efforts TO suppress
crime ard disorder in our midst. Il Gevolv-
ed upon them, as they had periled their lives
and bought their heritage with their "
blood to shield it from domestic disturbance
as well in times Of peace as in times Of war.
Afer some further discussion, Col. S. X. N.
PArrox was called to the Chair and Maj. JAS.
E. DEAKISs and Capt. GEO. E. GnrsHGM were
appointed Secretaries.
There being some noise and confusion in
the audience, a committee Of three gentle
men were appointed to keep order.
On motion ofN. b. Owens, Esq, the Chair
appointed n committee composed or eleven
members, for the purpose of drafting = pre-
Ambls and resolutions expressing the sense Of
the Convention, as follows, viz
DR.. W. W. Bowel, Capt. J. W. Edwards,
Capt. N. Hacker, Capt S. +. Erwin,
u. Yeager, Dr.. WIN. Smith,
W. II. Maxwell, Col. 4. J. Brown,
G. ". Nelson. S. T. Shipley,
Capt. D. D, hardwood.
The Committee then retired for dtlibera.
zion.
During the absence Of the committee, calls
were made for Rev. L. F.. Drake wbereupon
he took the stand and delivered n mos. elo-
qusnt and impressive address. lie '%eferred
in touching language to the suGering' and
privationI endured by the soldiers while bat
Ting TO redeem their homes from rebel An
archy and ruin spoke OF the sacrifices they
had made to restore the great Union Govern
ment which it, enemies had attempted to tear
nSundsr with wicked and rebellious hands.
He hoped that no asperiions would be heap
~ AHoN lAEtE uIANE lNEVs AAN ullNFENLN W. !
iisyed that the rebellion would never have
been crushed had It not been for the
brave soldiers Of East Tennessee. fGrsat
applause They stood up and breasted the
storm when the whole country was shroud-
ed in gloom, and marched to the front Of the
Battle with bold and fearless tread. Their
houses were burned and their homes made
d~ssolate by the ruthless foe. They gave up
thsir scanty stores 10 feed the Union army
oPpreision-thsy poured oui their blood like
water In defense Of the stars and stripeS.-
He knew thsy would not be found wanting
when called upon to suppress crime and dis
order N orr midst He had made bis home
in ihsbsaatial oEa Of Jonssborough, among
The brave East Teanssseani. and Be thanked
God be had done 80. Hsiovsd them for their
patriotism aad hdshty to the case OF God
and their eouptry. Referred to On. az wash.
fnEion couniy'I old ADD bosorsd Union
nsr, Who vhsa dyiuE requested b., n.
BE- buried With the UnIou Gag Tor his Wind.
laE 'Asst. We Owe debt Of gratitude "a
ho'' Who defended that Gag.
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