The New York herald., 1866-02-24
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l. Tennossse Union State Convention.
| THE TENNEflsEEANs DEMANDING READAIssIoN AMI
| REPkESENTArION-IhPORTA ADMISSIONS OF
| THE rEENEssRE REBELs-rHE ABOLITION OF
| SLAVERY TO HAVE THEIR wARAEsr SUPPORT.
NASHVILLE Feb %, 1866
The Tennessee Union State Convention assembled mere
to-day The attendance of delegates very large and
the best feeling prevailed Henry Cooper Of Bedford,
| presided
are substantially as foows:-That the people OF Ten
excluded from the benefits Of the Union upon
the unfounded assumption that they sufficiently
loyal TO be admitted to representation In Congress- that
the delegates to this convention place record their
united testimony that there truth in the mpuation
Of dsoyaly made against the people Of this Stac that
upon the surrender of the Confederate armies
accepted the result in good faith and honor and
conclusive settlement Of the issues involved in the war;
that the Southern soldiers acknowledged their defeat by
laying down their arms and pledgng themselves
TO renew the conflict; that they have returned their
peaceful avocatons, and distinguishing themselves
with zeal and energy therein that the delegates this
Convention most solemnly affirm that the people Of Ten
nessee were sincerely anxious for the pre-
scrvatpn Of good order and the restoration OF civil law
nor more earnestly united TO preserve protect and de-
fcnd the constitution and the Union than they now;
that they ready they in hygone days
to pledge their lives their fortunes their homes and
their sacred honor in defence Of the constitution and
| the Union; that they recognize the late amendment
10 the constitution prohibiting involuntary servitude
part Of the constitution, and will give that
honest and sincere support; that they prepare
TO aid in aodng to freed persons Of color such protec
ton shall TO them all the blessings of law and
order of conceding TO them all civil and political
rights compatible with the best interests Of both races
insisting however, that this subject belongs exclusively
to the people of the State and that the same has
n ab that
the relations between tho two will be established
upon principles of justice and humanity mutually bene
influences withdrawn that State declared to be
belion by reason of war did not cease to be State
and an integral part Of the Union that the citizens
thereof have right elect Representatives Congress-
and Congress cannot legally or justly exclude them; that
each house of Congress has right to decide upon the
qualifications OF its members and that the people Of the
States have right to regulate their Own domestic AFFAIRS
while not acting nconsistenty with the constitution OF
the United Saes that we disapprove of the attempts Of
Congress to force negro suffrage upon the Southern
States such policy tends to widen the breach between
the North and South and lures the negro that they are
opposed to interference with the constitution at this time
il being UNIV se endeavor to change the fundamental
law Of the land when excitement ia running
high and magnan:mous to do when there repre-
sentative from any Southern state in Congress- The
solutions also favor the guaranteeing the payment Of the
public debt incurred for the maintenance o the govern
ment and pardon and protection OF all the inhabitants of
the State, protection in the enjoyment and possession OF
their lands as well as protection OF life and liberty. They
state that the present administration OF the State govern
ment, though informal in its origin estab-
creation, aud is entitled to recognition and support
They also say that the measures of the general gov
crnmcnt should be temperate tolerant and just to ALL
and vindictve towards none that there should be
early restoration OF the people and the States TO their
normal relations with tho federal government that the
people thereof should be relieved of the presence of
military authority and that heartily approve and
endorse the policy Of President Johnson and especially
his recent message relative to the Freednens Bureau
Mr. Mullcns offered substitute for the above report
which was laid upon the table amid enthusiastic cheer ng
The report OF the committee was then adopted amid
several minutes
Speeches then made by Mcssrs. Putnam, Jones,
stokes, Buan Cooper and Campbell when the
ton adjourned zine die
After the adjournment large meeting was held, which
addressed by Ex-Governor Brown, ia endorsement Of
the proceedings Of the convention.
Indiana Republican State Convention.
FULL FAITH EXPRESSED IN THE PRESIDENT CABi-
NET AND CoNGREss-rHK Seeded STATES OUGHT
TO BE KEPT OUT UNTIL THE PEOPLE PROVE THEIR
LOYALTY.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb %, 1865.
The Convention reasscmbled Mt half past two clock
p. NJ Governor Baker presiding.
| The committee permanent organization reported
| The Convention then nominated the following state
ticket;-D. r. williamson Attorney General; C. Truster,
Sercetary Of State; b. McCardy Auditor Major Gene
raj Nathan Kimball, Treasurer; +. W Pass, supern.
tendent Of Public Instruction. A resolution was
| adopted declaring full faith in President johnson
! and his Cabinet and the Union members both
houses OF Congress and In sincere desire and deter
| minaton OF oil Of them conduct the affairs of the
| government In such the best in.
tcrcsts OF the whole people, concluding as foows-"And
we hereby declare that Will sustain them In all con
sitntoBai efforts To restore peace order and permanent
Union.o
The second resolution declares that Andrew johnson
they recognize patriot true and tried and that they
viii support him in all constitutional efforts restore
the national authority law and order among the people
Of the States lately rebellion, the basis of equal
justice to ali members aud pledge 60 the administration,
executive and Leg slativc, their united aud hearty
operation IN all ways and prudent measures devised for
the security of the governm nj against rebellion
surroction IN time 10 come: and, while endorsing the
President express entire confidence IN the Union maJor.
| ty In Congress They further
Resolved That tho province Of tho legislative branch
oil the determine
ton and of that power Congress should have
In view the loyalty o. the people of those States and their
devotion To- the constitution and obedience
the people Of those states prove themselves loyal
government they should be restored rights
before tfe rebellion.
Resolved, That who voluntarily cpated w the
Rebellion ought To be admitted in Congress; and
under the constitution Oi the United States the de-
tcrinine what qualifications
with the States respectively.
Rr-ovcd hat the Union Of these States has and
not be dissolved, except by successful revolution.
Resolved That justice aud duty demand equalization
81 bountcs 10 our national defenders
After the adoption Of the resolutions the Convention
adjourned
General Ncgley for Congress.
Major General James 5. Negley. Of Pitisburg Pa is
mentioned by Of the papers the probable repub
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