Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-12
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of Montgomery; A. o. P. Nicholson, OF
Maury.
iSecretaries-Ira P. Jones, of David
son; John M Fleming, of Knox; M. G.
Galloway, of Shelby.
The report was received aud unsni-
mously concurred in. Col. Cooper, being
conducted to the Chair, spoke as follows:
For this manifestation, gentlemen of
the Convention, on your part, in calling
upon me to preside over its deliberations
upon so important an occasion, / beg Of
you to accept my sincere thanks, This
was to me unexpected, but prize it as
one of the brightest compliments that
could possibly be paid to me under the
circumstances. Just from the midst of
the great political struggle in which the
defense of this nation hung, feel deeply
this response, coming from the Conser.
vative masses of Tennessee. The contest
is not yet over, my friends; it is just be.
ginning. In the result of the approach
ing Presidential election it is to be ended
On one side you have a regular organ
ized, powerful political organization, and
on the other we will be able to gather in
solid column Of true patriots, who love
their country and who are willing to sac
rifce their lives for the public good. On
that platform l stand to-day, as have
always stood, and may God preserve the
right
On motion Of Judge Gaut, of Davidson,
the editors of the Democratic and Con-
servative Tennessee press, who are in
attendance upon this Convention, were
requested to act as assistant Secretaries.
Gov. Neill S. Brown submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted:
ReSolced, That all resolutions to be
offered before the Convention be referred
to the Committee on Resolution, without
debate.
The Committee on Delegates from the
State at large having retired, Gov. Brown
was called upon and spoke as follows:
The speech will be found on our sec
ond page
The Committee on Delegates to the
National Democratic Convention at New
York, for the State at Large, reported
the following:
Thomas A. R. Nelson, of Knox A. o.
P. Nicholson, of Maury; Humphrey B.
Bate, of Upton; and Edmund Cooper,
of Bedford. Alsernates-John M. Flem-
ing, of Kuox; John G. Brown, of Giles;
PIT Scruggs of Shelby, and John 81,
Calender, of Davidson.
John c. Burcd moved that the report
lay upon the table until the Committee
on Resolutions have reported, which
ELECTED some discussion, whereupon Mr..
Rose, of Upton, withdrew the name Of
Mr. Bate from the list of delegates for
the State at large, when Mr.. Merri-
wether, of Shelby, moved to insert the
name of N. B. Forrest. Upon this some
discussion ensued, when, on motion of
Mr.. Scruggs, of Shelby, the report was
recommittej 20 the committee for amend
ment
Before the question was taken Gen.
Forrest rose, and briefly addressed the
convention substantially as follows
1 regret very much that any excite
ment should arise on this occasion. l
came here to harmonize an to help or
ganize party to defeat the Radicals. l
was not one of the first me to start out
into the rebellion. / never voted for
Tennessee to 90 out of the Union; but
when she did go out | took up arms and
fought for four years. believed | was
right. have made many Acri6ces and
am ready to make many more for the
common good of my country. / am
willing to abide by the det,ision of this
convention. l will create no discord in
this convention. | would sacrifice my
life for the good of the people. | do in
sist and contend that the MEN who went
out and fought are the representative
men of a large portion Of this State, and
that they are the men to represent the
views Of the people. was recommended
BY my Congressional district this morn-
ing, but | am willing to withdraw my
name. TCries Of "No, no." in the as
sembly. / am willing to work under
the saddle at the of side or push at the
wheel have come here for the interest
Of the whole people. i have got no
friends here to reward or enemies to
punish. have come here 10 harmonize
with the Federal soldier hope this
will terminate without any
Gen. W. B. Bate stated warmly, that as
the friend and kinsman Of Humphrey B.
Bate, knowing his patriotism, and that
be would, it present, on a single whisper
Of objection, withdraw his name, be /
would unhesitatingly withdraw It for
him, and without vote Of the conven-
ton. Afisr some exciting remarks, IN |
which Gov. Foote snd Henry Waiterson
the recommitment was
voted, and Gen. Joha c. Brown, from
he Committee on Resolutions pre-
seated 10 the convention the following
RESOLUTIONS.
The people Of Tennessee, irrespective