The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-23

euecb IN Entrance Wllnlu the doors.
Il was truly refreshing to look over the
vast crowd, and to reflect that these repre-
sentatives Of the true sentiment of the peo-
pie of the State had assembled together
with the single purpose Of serving their
country, cement the ties Of the Union, and
aid in rendering it, and the blessings OF
republicanism and constitutional liberty,
perpetual. It is, indeed, a happy omen for
the future, not only Of Tennessee, but the
nation, Of which it is q constituent part.
TIHrORAET ORGANIZATION.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Potion. who nominated Col. WIN. Heisksll
as temporary chairman, and Mr.. A [. Jones
50 secretary.
Prayer by Rev. John P. Campbell.
co4NITrEE on PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
On motion, the following committee on
Permanent Organ cation was selected by
ths Chairman:
George L. Holmes, Of Shelby.
William Little, Of Bedford.
Elijah Symmetry, Of Carter.
Charles HickersOn, OF COTE
Jordan Stokes, Of Wilsol.
James VIII worth, OF Davidson.
Bale Payton, Of sumner.
John W. Bowen, Of Smith.
IF. Thomas, Of Coffee.
W. II. Bryan, of MeMinn.
Fred. Heiskell, Of K-oK.
A. Steele, OF Marshall.
T. W. keesee, OF Maury.
r. ". Edwards, Of Bradley.
--ss-.,o4 e ~ .----nsf4,.
on motion Of Mr.. Martin, of Shelby, Wash
ineton's Farewell Address was read by
Judge swsyne, ofshelby county.
P~EKXASEsT ORGANIZATION.
The COMMITTEES on Permanent O'gauiza-
tioa reported the following officers
FoR PRESIDENT.
Hon. HKNRT CoorER.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
W D Fuerguson, of Shelby,
Luther C0ldwell, of Glib on,
Or McFsrlsnd, Of Madison,
Stanford Warren, Of McNairy,
w Is Waldren, OF Shelby,
VIM Scsles, Of Dyer,
Marland L Perkins, Of Shelby,
John A Gardner, Of Weakly,
z 3 Glenn, CT FHyette,
D Majors, Of Shelby,
John Martin, of Shelby
Nimrod Porter, of Msury,
George W Jones, Of Lincoln,
Joseph Ramsey, Of Fediosd,
L Hickerson, Of Coffee,
Lucius J Polk, OF Maury,
q Breed, OF Montgomery,
Alfred NJ Bearden, OF Lincoln,
DR. Jordan, Of Nsuty,
Levi Wade Of Rulheriori,
John { Coldwell, SEQ, of, Bedford,
John I Mills, OF Shelby,
William b Lewis, Of Davidson,
John Hugh smith, Of Davidson,
s W Fitzpatrick, Of Marshall,
John 5 Brien, OF Davidson,
Absolem Ky e, Of Hawkins,
John Coldwell, of Sewer,
Gideon NJ HaTen, of Knox,
William Catlett, Of Sewer,
Joseph Cooper, Of kuox,
VIM Dixon, Of Monroe,
David CleRge, OF McMinn,
Thomas II Col,owsy, of Bradley,
Geo D Foster, Of Hamiton,
DR. Campbell, OF Sullivan,
John williams, of Knox,
Edward II East, Of Davidson.
J y Parkhurst, OF Maury,
J d Moore, Of Msury,
SECRETARIES.
Joseph II Thompson, OF Bedford,
John NJ Fleming, Of Knox,
r A IsTes, Of Hamilton,
Charles A Fuller, Of Davidson,
DIR \ c Perkins, OF shelby,
Charles Brown, Of Shelby,
And all the editors Of the papers who
are present, snd favorable to the admins
trstion of President Johnson.
The nominations were ell unanimously
concuried in.
Judge Cooper, On taking the Chair,
thanked those present for the honor con-
ferred on him. lie regretted that some
older man-one Of the old Statesmen around
him-had not been chosen in his stead.
Such an one, should have been called up.n
to preside over SO large, intelligent, aud
patriotic a people.
We had assembled 10 organize a parry
devoted TO the Union, (cheers,) the Consti-
tuition, CHEERS and the enforcement Of the
laws. (Cheers.) We have come here 10
sustain the great statesman at the head Of
the Government. loud chssrs.) We ere
here to sustain the Constitution Of oar
country.
Many loved and familiar faces who for
merry met in these assemblies, are now alb
sent; but let US remember that We sre liv-
ing men, aud that our duty is to the living,
aud 10 the future; and We must stand by The
country and the Union.
Il IL a Islander upon our people 10 say that
they were not loyal tChsers.) There ia
no man who dare say that any man de-
sireS a new rebellion. As an sProintee Of
Gov. johnson he had held courts through
out his circuit duriDg the wsT, where there
were no United States troops; yet be never
found the slightest resistance. II was Il
SANDER up0n the people 20 say that they
were not now fr the Union spd the Consti
tut on. (Cbeers.)
He bsd told the people, long ago that the
stars aud stripes should be respected, and
wsve forever in triumph, and be the en-
blem Of an undivided nstion. (chsers.)
In speaking of obedience 10 the c0nstitu-
ton he included the amendment sbolishing
slavery. loud cheers
coyHITTEF ON RESOLUTIONS.
On notion of Mr.. Baxter of Knox, the
COMMITTEES Of resolutions was appointed
Coz. John Baxter. OF Knox.
Archibald Blizzard, Of MeAiRn.
Col. stephen Besrd, Of Bradley.
William B. Campbell. Of wilson.
D. & Thomas. Of Benton.
DR.. Joseph 3. Travis, OF Henry.
James r. Hood, Of Hamilton.
Hon J. 7. Swsyne, Of Shelby.
Samuel Walker, ofshelby.
William B. Lewis, Of Davidson.
On motion Of Mr.. Passion, it was ssreed
that all resolutions offerd, should be REFER.
cd to the above committee without debate,
The following resolutions were presented,
and sent TO the committee under the rules;
By Hon. +. Symmetry, Of Carter;
We, q portion Of the people OF Tennessee,
in Convection assembled, impressed with the
sad condition Of our country; sensible OF the
difficulties as q people awareo Of the dangers
which threaten our liberties; determined 10
preserve those liberties and tha great char
ter by which they we're guaranteed; long
ing for the restoration Of perfect peace aud
concord between our own citizens, Hnd be
tween the different sections Of this nation,
and holding ourselves bound by every pa
triotic consideration to make the sacrifices
which may be necessary 70 accomplish these
noble ends, do declare,
let. That We hereby re-sfirm our unal- I
terabls attachment 10 the Government of I
she Unitsd States, and pledge ourselves to I
defend and maintain tim ali its purity. !
I'd. That We are entitled 20 representa- [
ton in the National Congress, and our law Q
fully elected Senators and Representatives ?
should be admitted to their seats. I
Sd. Thgt we will heartily support the 4
President IL carrying out his present policy e
or the restoration OF the Union. Il
attn. That We hail With pleasure the Pres d
dents recent veto OF thu ~ raadmen pn-