Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-22
coIorcd rrns- Meeting.


THE LOYAL LEGISLATURE TO BIZ TIL
/ REcIPIESTs OF A GRAND SUPPER FROM
THE NEWLY ENFRANCHIsED-AB BOLSTER
ous GATHERrNG-SPEEcHEs AND REso.
LUTIoNs.-Alter a lively recruiting cam
paign on the part Of squad Of darkies
with drum and fife, through the city yes
terday, a large crowd Of colored folks con-
yemen in the Tennessee Central College,
more popularity known as the "Gun Fac.
/ tory" in South Nashville.
After the singing Of hymn, and prayer
by Rev. David Nixon, Nelson Walker, in
the name Of the Union Association, ex-
I planned the object Of the meeting, which
was to express proper feelings Of gratitude
10 the Legislature for their recent noble
action in enfranchising the colored popula-
ton Of the State. The sense Of gratitude
il was proposed, would find expression in
rendering to the body which gave them the
ballot, banquet and supper.
On motion, VIM. Sumner was unaui-
mously elected Chairman, and Alfred Meme
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appointed a committee Of five who were
directed 10 draw up resolutions expressive
of the sense Of The meeting.
After the committee had retired, Rev.
Mr. Critchalow, Of Murfreesboro, addressed
the meeting in few timely and sensible
remarks, urging on his hearers to live a
liie Of morality and industry, and 10 be
duly thankful for the blessing of suffrage
recently conferred by the Legislature At
the close of his remarks The committee
submitted the following resolutions, which
were adopted by acclamntion
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
meeting that the nomination of Gov. Wa.
G.. Brownlow by the Union State Repul-
hcan Convention is demanded by the first
interests Of the State.
Resolved, That we return our heartfelt
thanks TO the loyal members of the Ten
nessee Legislature for the noble stand they
have taken in defense of liberty and Jus
tee, and that we will ever stand BY the
Republican Union Party Of the nation
Resolved, That the colored citizens Of
Nashville remember with gratitude the
bold, unyielding and powerful defense of
their rights made in Tennessee for years
past by S. c. Mercer editor Of the Nashville
Press and Times. The influence of that
journal has contributed largely to the re-
cOgnition Of our manhood and citizenship
in this State, and we heartily recommend
it to our brethren everywhere as an able,
true and faithful advocate, and friend in all
good works.
Mr. Nelson Walker Offered "a a resolu-
ton that, in view of the recent passage of
the bill enfranchising the colored men,
supper be- rendered to the loyal Legisla-
ture.
Mr. Meneiee moved to amend by making
the resolution embrace all the members Of
the General Assembly A lively squabble
ensued, in which Nelson Walker strongly
advocated keeping ont from the benefits Of
the supper all but loyal members Of that
body. In the course Of his remarks he
roughly handled the Conservative members
Of the Legislature, contending that they
had shamefully maligned the colored peo-
pie Of Nashville, and were not entitled TO
any consideration. A voice" That's
right, Walker, don't give 'em a Crumb."
James Sumner was decidedly opposed to
any discrimination, claiming that the very
men who passed the franchise bill a few
DAYS ago, were as much the enemies Of the
colored race n few months since as the
Conservatives of to-day. Besides we should
be magnanimous.
A voice: Mr.. President, is this a Radi- |
cal or a Conservative meeting?
Mr.. Williams contended that full civil |
and political rights had not yet been ex-
tended to his race, and as consequence he |
was opposed to giving a support to Radi- |
cal or Conservative Here a scene Of bois- |
ferrous confusion insued, in which Williams |
was ruled ont Of order.
The original resolution, excluding Con |
sentative members of tie Legislature from |
the proposed supper, was adopted.
On motion, committee of five was APP
pointed TO raise the necessary funds to de-
fray the expenses Of the supper.
Those composing the committee then
moved among the crowd present, to make
collections. 1t is doubtful, however if |
over two dollars and sixty-fve cents were
which naturally suggests the idea
# the honorable Radicals who are to par
lake of the banquet will not be treated |
10 a banquet Of crackers and bologna
In view of the small number Of stamps
the committee were authorized /
to receive collections until next Monday |
evening.
A committee Of seven was also appointed |
10 make the necessary arrangements as to /
the time and place TO give the supper
After some further spasmodic eloquence |
was INDUCED in, the meeting broke up.