Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-23

Great Enthusiasm-Co1. Lueiea Tena-
pie Nominated for the Senate. and
Capt. j. ID. walker and Capt. VIM.
Driver for the Lower House.

the Hon. John G. GaHt was called TO the
Chair, and John S. Ward, Esq, of the
UNION AND DISPATCH, and all other edi-
tors present, to act as Secretaries.
Judge Gaut explained the object Of the
meeting in a few brief and pertinent re-
marks, reviewing the present condition Of
the country, and advocating earnestly the
necessity of united and vigorous action
| against those who have trampled ON our
rights and disfranchised us, in violation of
law, right and justice.
Mr. Lellyett proposed, that as the call
for the convention had been but little
known, in the country, he thought it best
to postpone any action at present, and have
another day appointed for the meeting, in
order that full representation might be
had from all portions of the county.
Colonel Colyar said he was not in favor
of postponing the action of the meeting
one hour-ail had heard of it and if they
do not feel enough interest in the vital
question before the country, we should not
wait for them. We have no time for delay.
The question for US t., consider now is, one
however repulsive its features, we must look
il straight in the facs whether we will be
slaves or freemen. A party, which has
arisen TO power by the accidents and mis-
fortunes Of the country, with a reckless
disregard of right and patriotism, has de-
termined to rivet the chains of slavery on
my neck for fifteen years. While protesting
to disfranehise me aud almost every other
honest white man, they have the effrontery
and unparalleled impotence TO claim nay
regard in a social point of view. We are
to day groaning under a despotism more
CALLING than is felt by the meanest serf
Of Europe or any where else in
the civilized world. We are going to fight
this despotism for the next forty days with
an energy and spirit never before exhibited
in a campaign in this State. We have
everything at stake-life, liberty, property
and everything that makes life desirable
We must preserve our manhood, and if we
go down, let us go with our heads up and
our spirits defiant and unyielding. / can
not meet my family or friends and look
them in the face, if l should fail to put
forth all the power and energy of my
nature, to free my own neck and that of my
children from this foul oppression and
tyranny. We owe it to our gallant STAN
dard bearer, Emerson Etheridge, who is
so ably and we think triumphantly, bearing
our flag, and indicating with such match
less courage and eloquence the cause of
Conservatism against the leagued oppres-
sion of the despots who now lord it over
us.
On motion of John j. Mccain, com
mittee of ten was appointed to present the
names of suitable persons for Senator and
Representatives.
Gov. Foote advised that the committee
exercise more than ordinary caution in the
discharge of this duty, and exhorted them
to select men whose escutcheon had never
had stain of rebellion upon it.
The following committee was appointed
by the chair: ]. J. Mccain, Hon. W.
Matt. Brown, Ellis Polk, (colored, DIR. j.
L. Manlove E. Cunningham, Ira P. Jones,
Churchill Lanier, Morton Corbett, Thos.
B. johnson and c. Altmeyer
During the absence of the committee, M.
@. Cotton introduced the following resolu-
tots
Resolved, by the people of Davidson
county, in convention assembled, That
convention of this Congressional district is
hereby called to assemble in this city on
the first Saturday in July, to nominate a
candidate for Congress.
Resolved further, That we deem it mex
pedient at this time, in this place, 20 fore
stall public opinion by the recommendation
of any particular gentleman for the high
and important position of candidate
for Congress, which the people of the
whole district should select without undne
bias.
Resolved further, That we recommend
that a convention of this hoterial district |
be held at the same time and place, TO |
nominate candidate for the Legislature. |
Henry Watterson, Esq, of the Republican |
Banner, moved that the following resolu- |
tion, as an amendment TO the resolution Of |
Mr.. Cotton, be adopted:
Resolved, That the Hon. Thomas n |
Frazier-on account of his estimabe pub |
lie service and private character-his |
sacrifices, not only to the Union in its hour |
of danger, but to law, liberty and popular
government when assailed by their enemies |
and also for his persecution and expulsion /
from bench which he dignifed and |
our choice as candidate for /
Congress, and that we respectfully present |
his name to the other counties composing |
the district subject to the decision Of the /
general convention called for the first Sat-
urday in July.
This amendment was discussed with
great zeal and force by Mr.. Watterson.
Gov. Foote endorsed the amendment, and
one of the most glowing eulo-
gies on the character of Judge Frazier ever
before listened to. His burning eloquence
brought tears to many eyes-developed the
fact that there is a great sympathy in the
hearts of all honest men for this noble, but
basely prosecuted man. His philippe
against Trimble was Just such as no one
else but Gov. Foote could have pronounced.
1t had all the sententious irony of Ran
dolph, denunciation Of Clay, all the bitter
ness of Byron, execration Of Cain and
much of the whitening, sscathing invective
of Demothenes on the crown. 1t is i'm
possible to paint in its true colors this
burst of indignant eloquence.
Mr.. Colyar arose aud opposed the amend
ment on the ground that the convention
had met TO select candidates for the Legis-
lature, and that they had no right to fore
stall the action of the coming convention,
which is to meet in July, by expressing |
their preference for any one candidate He
was Judge Frazier's friend and admirer,
aud wanted the time to come when he
could assist in wiping the stain most in
famous Senate had endeavored to fix upon |
him, but that was not part of the busi-
ness of this convention and he was opposed
to taking any action in the premises at
this time.
Mr.. Rankin spoke enthusiastically of
the great private and moral worth of
Judge Frazier, of his long and intimate
with him, aud of the nobility |
and dignity of his life aud character. He
wished that convention to put its seal of
on the Senate by unani-
mously recommending him as a suitable
for Congress.
Gov Feote moved that Mr. Colyar's
motion, which was to withdraw the motion
of Mr.. Watterson, be laid on the table. A
vote was taken, and it was negatived by
a vote of thirty-seven to forty-four.
By this vote the convention declined to |
recommend Judge Frazier or any one else
as candidate for Congress, concluding |
that it was best to wait till the Congress
sional Convention should meet before any |
action should be taken.
The committee then reported through |