Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-04-03

ture, the following proceedings were had,
viz
Gen. yossphA. Cooper was called to the
Chair, and DR.. E. Goetz and Colonel P. G.
Rutherford appointed Secretaries.
After a few. remarks explanatory of the
object Of the meeting, the Chair appointed
P. H. skaggs, S. D. Cole, John Looney, L.
S. Trowbridge, and H. NJ Aiken, Com
mittee to Graft resolutions suitable to the
1t was then announced to the Convention
that Hon Samuel H. Arnell, of Middle Ten
nessee, member of the 18th Congress from
the 9th District, and author of the act dis
franchising the disloyaI, was in the city.
Thereupon motion was unanimously and
enthusiastically adopted to appoint Com
mittee 80 call upon Mr.. Arnell and request
him to address the meeting The Commit
tee, consisting Of Dr. L. NJ. Mynatt, DR.. E.
Goetz, and Lieut. Maloney, waited upon the
honorable gentleman at the Bell House and
apprized him of the action of the Conven-
ton. Awaiting his coming, the Chair, by
request, addressed the meeting in an elo-
quent and forcible speech-speaking words
Of wisdom, patriotism and counsel fearless
ly, as became the soldier of many battle
field Mr. Arnell's presence was then en-
nounced, and greeted with hearty and con-
tinuous applause. Taking the stand, he ex-
pressed his qualification at meeting an au-
dience of East Tennessee loyalists, and
spoke in touching language Of the suffer
ings and sacrifices of the Unionists of this
division Of the State-referring in terms
highly complimentary, to her sons who had
so nobly responded to their countrys call
in her hour of danger, and to the patriot
ism, wisdom and heroism which bad char
aeterized her loyal representatives in the
Legislature, and paying high tribute to
the eminent services of Gov. Brownlow,
whom the loyalists of the entire State de-
light to honor, and are proud to acknowl-
edge as their Chief Executive and standard
bearer.
Mr. A. spoke most encouragingly Of the
prospects of the Union party in Middle
Tennessee, and declared that, by vigorous
and energetic prosecution of the campaign,
there could be no doubt of the utter over
throw OF the Rebel Conservative party. He
warned his hearers, however, that our OPP
ponents were active and vigilant, and that
we should not lay the fattering unction to
our soul that success would perch upon
our standard on the first Thursday of Au-
gust next, without united, harmonious, per-
sstent and energetic action.
The Committee upon Resolutions return
ing, submitted the following report, which
was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The extension of the elective fran
chse to loyal citizens of color is al act just and
right in ITSELF and necessary to preserve Tennessee
from the domination of traitors; therefore
Resolved, That we, the loyal men of Knox coun-
ty, cordially endorse and approve the action of the
General Assembly in enfranchising our loyal col
ored citizens. FtIH EH&
ResOlved, That we endorse and approve the dis
ranchisement of the disloyal and that we will sup
port no man for Office who does not approve this act
of the General Assembly.
Resolved That we approve of the passage of the
military bill by the General Assembly
RcsoEUed, That we fully endorse and commend
our Radical Legislature in defending and furthering
the interests of cur common country, and that we
viii endeavor to nfuse into the minds of our fellow
citizens the fallacy of expecting anything Of po-
litical nature from our enemies, and ever observe
and respect towards our friends
Resolved, That the thanks Of the loyal men of
Knox county be, and they are hereby rendered to
Maj. Charles Inmsn for his patriotic adherence to
the principles of the Union party.
Resolved, That we endorse the platform of prin-
ciples adopted by the Union Republican State Con-
vention on the 22d of February last, and that we
heartily endorse the action of that body in re-nom-
mating our distinguished fellow-citizen, VIM. G.
BrOwnlow, for the Office of Governor.
Resolved That we tender our most heartfelt thanks
TO Gov. Brownlow for his heroic and patriotic ad-
herence to the of liberty and justice and that
we pledge him our hearty support
Resolced, That we recognize no political recon-
srucon except upon the basis set forth by Congress
That we endorse and approve the plan of recon-
struction embodied in the Military Reconstruction
Bill and that we heartily endorse the majority par
ty in Congress.
Resolved That it is the sense of the loyal men of
Knox, that a Convention be held at Loudon, Roane
county, on the second Monday in May, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate to represent he
loyal men of Roane and Knox counties in the State
Senate. That respectfully request the loyal men
Of Roane to unite with US in this Convention, and
trust they will agree to tbs place and time sug-
gested.
Resolved, That the President of this meeting ap-
point delegates 10 represent Knox county in this
Convention.
Resolped, That it is the sense of this Convention,
that the loyal men of Sewer and Knox unite in
Convention TO nominate candidate for Joint Rep
reseutatiye from these counties. That we suggest
to the loyal men Of Sewer the proprety of holding
this Convention on the arst Monday in Nav, at
Trundle's Y Roads Sewer county
Resolped, That the President Of this meeting be
requested to appoint delegates to represent Knox
county Ia said Convention.
Resolved That DR.. Lynvillo NJ Mynatt is the
unanimous choice Of the Radical Unionists of Knox
county for Representative in the Lower House of
the Legislature and that we pledge him our hearty
support.
Gen. Cooper then offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resoloed, That we hereby declare our preference
ra~ I'll Toho r RrownIovg a. Trlosta- - ....-.-..
Knox and Sewer counties, ard put him forward as
the choice OF the loyal men Of Knox county. We
cordially but most respectfully commend him to the
favorable consideration Of the people of Sewer
county, hereby distinctly recognizing the propriety
and duty Of mutual consultation in the selection Of
4 eandidata for FIoater-