Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-03-06

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are back in power you resca Next time there Isl any
running to do. you rebels may do it. 1t IS your
turn-we shall stand fast.
We are assembled here to-day on the first camp
ground 90 enlist recruits TO fight the summer cam
paign. If you want to see what we have gained IN
the last few weeks, see my black regiment ID the
gallery. We have such recruits all over Tennessee.
The negro who would vote for rebel, or conser-
vative-whiCh Is the same thing-Ought TO be cru
cited this very night without mercy. But you
cant find such u one. Ask him who he intends to
vote for and he will whisper in your car Govern
or Brownlow" (The speaker here told very Ell
fectivc anecdote which we are forced to omit
Now I'm going to quit talking. l never saw
better looking crowd in my life. You are not reb-
els. for | know rebel as soon as l clap my eyes
on him see three or four here, and yonder Is one
lodging now Loud laughter and cheering. i
Hold to your political religion and increase in
grace and grow in faith-that is, hate rebel or q
Conservative more and more every day.
Judge Houk closed amidst tumult of applause.
No report can give the force Of his remarks much
Of which depended on tones gestures and attitudes,
not 10 be represented on paper.
Judge Wlsener here announced that, IN order 10
reach the train which he was TO leave the city,
be would have to vacate the chair. He called to
the chair Col. Samuel Parker, Of White county,
one Of the VicePresidents.
REPORT OF COMMITTED On RESOLUTIONS.
lowing report as the result of their labOrs
We the representatives Of the loyal people Of
Tennessee in convention assembled, are thankful 10
Almiguty ,Iud iOi The success % Tie hihls Vt me
United States the army OF traitors who sought
to destroy the best government ever known to man,
thereby saving us and our posterity the blessings
and privileges Of our republican Institutions ana
solution of the heretofore doubtful problem that
man is capable of self-government.
1--WE hold these truths to be selt-evident:
l. That all men are created equal, endowed
with certain inalienablo rights and therefore the
law should afford equal protection TO all in the ex-
excise of these rights, and far a5 IT can, insure
perfect equality under the law.
,. That State or a nation should be governed,
controlled and directed by those who have saved 1t
in times of peril, and who seek to preserve 1t with
friendly hands from foes and dangers, external and
internal.
3. That wise care for the public safely some
times renders it necessary that those who have
sought resolutely 10 overthrow government should
not hastily be restored to the privileges OF when
they have deprived themselves, by their crime Of
treason certainly not until they have shown evil
dence of sincere repenteuce and disposition rs
theoretically to support they have, in times past
sought TO destroy.
T. That rebellion is dsfranchisemcnt, and armed
attempts to overthrow our common government,
reasonable eXpatriatiOn; and the present franchise
organic law is but the declaration Of the handi-
sought our countrys ruin cannot be entrusted with
its safety.
D. That lawless violence, reckless disregard of the
rights Of persons and property murder aSsasslna-
ton, arson and kindred crimes, must be put down
by the strong arm of power, and be made to feel
that law is indeed "A terror to evil doors.
G. Therefore, in accordance with the above pTin-
ciples we fully ndOrse the policy ard action OF the
General Assembly of the State Of Tennessee, III re-
strctng the elective franchise to those who are not
hostile TO the government in extending 1t to those
who proved their loyalty by imperilling their lives
and who need this privilege for their own Protec-
ton, and in establishing a military organization
which shall give necessary physical support TO the
moral power of the State Government becoming
salutary terror to evil doors and cheerful hope to
those who do well.
l. That the privileges and immunities guaran-
tccd under the constitution of our Union 20 the 10y
al from other States, and the pledge of freedom
and equality in the declaration Of American Inde-
pendence shall be LirUlg truths and practical mag
ms in Tennessee for the protection of life, Iber-
ty and the pursuit of happiness.
s. That we have entire confidence IN the ntcgr-
ty, wisdom and ability of the Republican Union
majority of Congress and deem it signally fortu-
nate that they, in whom alone the power resides to
restore, preserve and govern the country, have
shown themselves eminently fitted for these high
duties that no State should be admitted to represen
etio77 t Ctns Tess without 'adopL.tg tbs coSst:tu
tiona amendment.
Q. That the Republican Union party Of Tennes-
see in favor of free speech and free discussion
and TO this end we invite our friends from other
States to among US, and discuss the great Is
sues now before the people, and We pledge the Re
publican Union party of Tennessee to tolerate all
legitimate discussion, and at the same time claim
ing equal privileges on part and that any in
! reference TO prevent this will be regarded as an
unwarranted act and resisted to the last extremity
10. That we honor the frmness, courage and wis
D IL L. .,F
| our Chief Magistrate, the Hon. VIM. G. Brownlow,
! and while we sympathise with him in his bodily
suffering, VIC admire the healthy mind, conscious to
! itself Of rectitude which bears with like CqGaniml-
| ty the throes of pain and the perlous cares OF
State; and that we declare him the unanimous
choice Of the loyal people Of Tennessee for our next
| Governor.
| II. That We cover our faces with shame when We
contemplate the disgrace brought upon our beloved
State by the detection and degeneracy Of her IN
principled adopted son, who, by the bullet Of an
assassin has assembled TO the Chief Magistracy OF
the nation and we shall cordially endorse any &C.
ton Of Congress which shall legtimately deprive
him of continued power to disturb the peace of the
country.
The reading of the resolutions was interrupted a
various places by tumutuous applause. That poT
ton referring TO and nominating Governor Brown
low was received with long continued cheering anC
the waving Of hats and handkerchief
When the resolutions had been adopted, three
cheers were given for Governor BrOwnlOw with {
hearty good will.
Barbour Lewis, Of Memphis, moved, and it wal
carried that the Committee on Resolutions be IN
structcd to notify Governor Brownlow OF his re
nomination, and TO request his presence in the con
vention
Mr. Lewis said he was proud TO announce tina
Brownlow was again our standard-bearer No MAJ
was more hated and cursed but feared than the III
domitable Brownlow, or more beloved and respect
cd by his friends, who are the loyal men OF Tn
country. Every sneaking Copperhead wished nm
dead, but kind Providence was sparIng and pro
tccting bis life for the benefit of Tennessee. Their
is no man who has more nerve, more hrmness II
the right more vigor Of mind with such weak
ness Of body, more friends than the man just en-
tering the hall.
, At this announcement, all eyes were turned to
: ward the door. The moment the Governor wa
seen approaching, attended by the committee, sue
a shout went up from the assembly a rarely re
7 sounds. among the arches of the RepresentatIv
2 hall Hats and handkerChefs waved dcmOnstr1
; tions of welcome and the old hero mounted tn
, Speakers stand amidst a tumult OF enthusiasm.
GOVERNOR BKowNLows EENARKs
After few moments the old hero of TenncssC
reconstruction arose from his seat, and addresse
the convention as follows:
Gcttcncnof the ConUcntou:
Immediately upon the organization OF this bod
| addressed you Communication which you did ~
= the honor TO read from this stand. In that con
!, munication told you that thought you could be
ter serve the interests of the State and of the Il
i publican party, than by nominating me for 60,
d ernor, IN the present condition Of my health /
c making that statement l was sincere You hay
- differed with me in opinion, and with absolute I'M
e nimity, have nominated me for a second term. :
i do not propose 70 set up my Judgment against Il
, opinions Of such body of men as this, it only r
e mains for me TO accept your nomination, which
- now do, with profound sense of the honor COME
o red upon me, and Of the Endorsement Of my prime
n pies and conduct.
" shall look TO you and the loyal men Of the Sta
Is irrespective Of color 70 back me up in the a
+ preaching bitter canvas, and to sustain at {
=, ballot-boA And it may be well enough for me
le advise Won Of the lnai Won will have To garrY.