Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-04-02
COUNTY.

2 Jeremiah Bowen and David Mc(iavock.
3 Isaac N. Kimbro and Isaac WhitwOrth.
4 T. +. Dobson and A. J. Donelson.
IL. Townes and Dempsey Weaver.
6 Z. Gray and James Thompson.
| Z Jas. A. Hill and A. j. Baker.
3 W. l.. Ewing and w. G. Blaekman.
| 9 James NJ. Smith and w. r. Lucas.
! 10 Jos. T. Ellison and W. II. Gordon.
II Felix Compton and VIM. Edmislon.
| II Aris Brown and l.. d. Cover.
| l3 Wm4;lare and G. NJ. Stewart,
| II w. w. Fulghum and James L. Greer.
- T. M. Patterson and w. &. Bush.
| l6 Sam. Steele and T. B. Page.
IL II. w. Haslock and W. B. A. Ramsey.
Is +. II. Childress and +. Truett.
| 10 +. S. Hall and Col G.. +. Prosser.
20 John G. Bowers and j. w. Baker.
q VIM. d. Robertson and Geo. G. Cantrell.
% W. p. Bowers and Henry Ray.
% B. F. Drake and John D. James.
| "a VIM. W. Garrett and W. II. Wilkinson.
25 VIM. Curtis and ]. W. Howington.
| CITY.
Ward.
/. John Coltart and ]. r. Bruce.
?. Geo. S. Kinney and Pat. Walsh.
3. X. J. Morris and T. j. Halle.
4. A. d. Creighton and w. Matt. Brown.
3. X. T. Cheatham and John Lellyeti-
6. K. ii. Groomes and John Mccain.
Z. B. s. Rhea and Isaac Paul.
3. g. X. Winston and NJ. c. Cotton.
g. Chas. Kircher and Adam Karsch.
10. Thos L. Marshall and p. l.. Nichol.
COUNTY AND CITY AT LARGE.
B. II. Mailman, NJ. Barkhorn, Charles
Rich, Jacob Stiefel, ]. II. Buddeke, c. w.
Klsges, Albert Behne, Stephen Deubler,
Col. Theo. Trauernich, Henry Metz, John
Hess, Christian Krieg, A. Faller, T. n.
Frazier, Geo. Sierferle, Geo. Nancy, F. c.
Minchin, w. d. Baker, John c. Gaut, f.
II. East, +. Cunningham, James Sloan,
b. +. Gleaves, T. B. johnson,
DR.. Manloye, DIR. w. A. Cheathsm,
T. 7. Smiley, T. J. Allison, W. H. Smith,
Ira p Jones, A. L. Demos, John S. Ward,
James Whitworth, w. r. Rankin, 4. c.
Carter, Phinehas Carrot, DR.. ]. w. Nor
ton, N. Hobson, NeiIl S. Brown, John S.
Brien, A. 7. Milan, VIM. r. Elliston, w.
D. Simpkins, Maj. Golf, NJ j. Couch, Luz
Glen Temple, w. f. Dismukes and w. A.
Glenn.
The following resolution was offered by
J. r. Bruce, in lieu of several others per-
tanning TO the colored representation in the
convention, and was adopted by a unani-
nous vote:
Resolved, That the colored voters of Da-
wilson county, kindly disposed toward the
Conservative party, be requested to hold
public meeting in the city of Nashville, at
an early day, for the purpose-of appointing
delegates to represent them in the State
convention.
DIR. J. w. Morton offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved be this convention, That the
County Court be requestedto tender the use
of this hall for any meeting or meetings of
the Conservative colored citizens Of Nash
Vile and Davidson county, at such time as
they may designate.
The convention having accomplished all
the business before it, Judge Whitworth
being loudly called for, came forward to
the stand and commenced by saying he felt
himself strangely situated to-day, as he was
called upon to address both white and black
on one of the most vital questions ever
brought before the American mind. He
that says no difficulties environ us is either
fool or a knave This canvass opens a
new era in the history of politics. The
great question is can we wrest the govern
ment from the hands Of the Radical oil
garchy now ruling the destinies Of the ma
ton and place il into the hands of the
people, whose wisdom and genius laid its
foundation in law and iustice2 Are we to
have government based upon a law and
constitution, which will protect life and
property, or are we to submit TO the end
less usurpation which those in power are
ever making2 We have all been playing
the fool. We should bury all past memo
ries, and only remember it as it teaches US
our duty in the future. A new and power
| ful political element has been inaugurated
among us. 1t is the controlling element
in the politics of this State. We should
meet this great issue like men who knew
their duty and had the courage 10 do it.
The colored man who is now before me is
in the eye of the law my equal, and shall
address him as such. / will address him
as a thinking man, as a man who is able TO
reason on this great question. One whose
interest is identified with the white man.
! A government that will advance the inter
est Of the colored man, will alike be bene.
fetal 10 white men. There must be a per-
feet harmony between the two races. They
/ cannot live in continued antagonisms to
each other. One OF the other race must
| yield, and the most intellectual and cult
waited race has always prevailed in war
| Of races. The Southern white man, who
has owned slaves, is kindly disposed to
them, and the colored man always goes to
his old friends for counsel and advice. /
expect 70 60 with you to the polls in broad
day light and vote with you. / would not
cheat one of you out of your vote.
Ii ] cannot convince you thEt it
is TO your interest to vote with
rae, will give you the other ticket and
say go and vote IT, 1t is thought by some
that my participation in the discussion of
this question has been induced by selfish
considerations | wish to say am not
candidate for any office, and would not &C
cept any Office in the gif of the people Of
this State. Let US act in harmony. Let
US 90 to the convention, and strike hands
with our former slaves, now enfranchised,
and wage this war against common enc
my. Let every one 60 to the polls and
vote The RAIDS will try to vote you sew
eral times. Freedom will not avail you
without you know how TO appreciate its
blessings Ii is our duty TO educate snd
encourage the colored man, to lift him
gently up into higher scale Of being, to
break the shackle Of prejudice which his
color and ignorance have for centuries
thrown around him. Let us rise up TO the
great emergencies DOW surrounding Us, and
al will be right in the coming election.
SPEECH OF JOSEPH WILLIAMS (coIoRED).
After the conclusion of Judge Whit
worth's speech, loud calls were made for
Joseph Williams who came forward 70 the
stand amid the cheers and applause Of the
multitude. He commenced by saying
You have give me the right 10 call you
fellow citizens. We live in distracted
country, desolated by one Of she most
ssuguinary wars Of history, growing out o.
the question of slavery. The war Is ovei
and peace reigns throughout the land
Slavery has been abOlished by the sword
and its abolition has been made part o
) the organic law of the land ] do no
blame any man for having owned slaves
y The Southerner who owned slaves was no
90 blame for il, "a the government Of hi
country recognized his right 10 them q
property. The constitution which tn,
great leaders gave as a model of good gov
D erument gave sny one the right 10 own
! slaves. But the war has settled this ones
- ton forever / have no fear, nor has an,
sensible man a fear, that any effort vii
ever be made 10 restore slavery. I see n
3 reason why colored men should not belon