Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-07
GEORGIA POLITICs-THE SPLIT Al
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The meeting at Atlanta on the 9Th was
80 inharmonious on the questions which il
was called to consider, that it dissolved
without action. Thereupon two meetings
were formed out Of the FIRST, each Of which
gave expression to its views. One favored
the acceptance Of congressional action, and
the Others opposed it. The views Of each
are appended
REVOLUTIONS OF THE ACCEPTANCE PARTY.
Whereas, by the mysterious workings of
Providence our country has been brought
into its present unhappy and distressed
condition, By means and instrnmentalities
which it is unnecessary 10 enumerate at
this time, in which condition the people of
Georgia, in consequence Of the unsuccessful
warfare against the government of the
United States, stand in the relation to that
government Of participants in unsuccessful
rebellion, and, as consequence, in the
relation Of conquered to conqueror; and
Whereas, it has become well-established
and fundamental principle of the govern
ment Of the United States, sustained over
Whelmingly by the pe0pleOf the same, thai
by waging war against that government the
mighty conflict which has sacrificed so
many lives and 50 much treasure, the peo-
pie of the insurreetionary States deprived
themselves Of governments, and can be le-
gally re-invested with Stale governments
alone by the law-making power Of the
United States and EeE
Whereas, II has become an equally well
settled principle with the American people
that all men shall stand in the same rela
ton to the Government, and enjoy equal
rights and privileges under it, irrespective
Of the place or circumstances of birth,
color, race, or former condition; and
Whereas, No one il rendered, by the
present Legislation of Congress- Ineligible
to Office, or deprived of the elective fran
chise, no matter how prominent or efficient
he may have been in the recent rebellion,
i he had not held certain offices previous
to the war, and had not taken an oath of
Office to support the Constitution of the
United States; and
Whereas, The number Of persons in
each county in the Southern States who
are made ineligible TO Office by virtue of
said legislation, bears bat small proper
ton TO the number who, though they were
engaged in the rebellion, are nevertheless
permitted TO continue in the enjoyment of
every political and civil right therefore
Resolved ]. That in The opinion Of this
meeting the dearest and most vital inter
ests Of each and every citizen of Georgia
requires that restoration be no longer un-
necessarily postponed.
Resolved2 Thatindiscretion has already
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interests Of the entire people of Georgia are
bleeding at every pore, and that all passion
and prejudice shOnld forthwith be cast
aside, and reason once more permitted 10
ascend the throne, orwe will yet lose rights
aud interests which we now enjoy.
Resolved 3. That it is the sense of this
meeting that the people of Georgia should
promptly and without the least hesitation
accept the plan OF restoration recently pro-
posed by Congress.
Resolved 4. That in the opinion of this
meeting there are persons in each and ev-
cry county within this State sufficient in
numbers and of sufficient integrity and abil-
ity, who are not debarred from voting and
holding Office by the provisions of this
law, TO perform all the functions Of govern
ment
Resolved5. That earnestly hope thai As
soon as practicable all those who have the
right 10 do so will, in good faith, enter upon
the dirty Of instiiuting for Georgia legal
State government.
Resolved 6. That we, citizens of Fulton
county, do hereby proclaim to our fellow
citizens throughout the entire Union a sin
Cere purpose on our part TO head The wounds
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this method of extending TO our fellow
citizens Of every State hearty and cordial
invitation 10 come and settle in our midst,
assuring them, in the name Of everything
that is sacred, that they shall be received
and treated as friends, and as citizens of
q common country. r
Resolved Z. That a copy of the proceed
ings Of this meeting be forwarded to the
Reconstruction Committee in Congress, and
to Governor Jenkins, with the request that
he convene the Legislature Immediately,
with a view Of calling convention to COM
ply fully with the terms prescribed by the
Sherman act lately passed by Congress.
RESOLUTIONS or THE HoN-ACCEPTANCE
PARTY. 90.
We, a portion Of the citizens of Fulton
county, this day assembled in public meet
ing, do adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in view of the present
condition of the Southern States and the
passage Of the military bill by the House
of Representatives over the Presidents
veto, we think il is the duty and policy of
the people Of Georgia to remain quiet; and
thereby, at least, preserve their self-respect,
manhood and honor.
Resolved, That in the event said bill has
or shall become law, We trust that Gov
ernor Jenkins, either alone or in conjunc
ton with the Governors of the other South
ern States will at once take the necessary
steps 10 have the constitutionality of the
same tested before the Supreme Court Of
the United States
Resolved, That we tender TO his excel
lency, President johnson, our heartfelt
thanks for his patriotic efforts to protect
the constitution of the United States and
the liberties Of the people.
Resolved, That copies Of these resolu-
tons be forwarded TO his e1cellency the
President of the United States and to his