Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-19

patriot and unwavering friend Of human liberty
has been received by The members Of this Conven
tion.
On motion Of Judge Bouk, the rules were sus
pended FOR the purpose Of taking up the resolution
and il was adopted.
ResoEved, That the Union Republican party o.
Tennessee most heartily support The nomination OF
Grant and Colfax-tbe former the greatest General
Of the age and tha latter leading statesman Of The
nation, whose name and fame are worldwide.
Resolved That we fully concur in the principles
enunciated By The Chicago National Convention Of
May last as not only correct and true in themselves
but also as eminently adapted to the present condi
tion Of the country, and as furnishing the wisest
and surest mode of securing the fruits Of the late
in the enlarged liberties and established welfare
/ Of the entire nation.
/ RssOlred, That Tennessee viii maintain her proud
position in ihe line Of loyal Republican States, by
I a round, rousing majority for Grant and Colfax
! ResoEUcd, That we thoroughly sustain aud honor
The administration Of the Governor Of Tennessee
the gallant fearless and incorruptible hero Hon.
w. G.. BFo'Enlow and we especially approve his
calling Of the present extra session Of the General
Assembly fer the two-fold purpose Of maintaining,
nviolate hs credit Of the State and protecting de-
fenseess loyal men from the wanton violence of
Kuklux 1itti aided and encouraged by wealthy
and influential rebels
ResoLred That 80 long as loyalty is a virtue and
back seats and therefore, we are opposed to en-
franchising those Of Tennessee until their conduct
shall give ample guaranty that t can safely be done
Resolved That the sectional prescription which
would seek to abridge the rights Of the citizens of
one State because he was born in another is con-
trary TO the genius Of institutions, and opposed
70 the constitution Of the United States and is the
essence Of rebellion.
The resolutions were referred to the Committee
on Resolutions
BY Mr.. a. s. Mitchell, of Shelby:
Resot0ed, That the Committee on Credentials be
instructed 10 inquire whether the ratio of represen
tation in any district needs revision and readiust
ment and if SO, that the committee report in what
respect such change be made.
motion by Mr. Mitchell 10 suspend the rules, so that
the resolution could be acted upon produced considerable
discussion He contended that change il the ratio Of
representation mperavcy demanded in The Eighth
District Shelby coun y, although polling less votes
than Upton, Madison and Haywood counties in the ag-
gregae, vas 10y the present ratio entitled to twenty
three votes while those counties entitled fourteen
votes By this Shelby county exercised supreme
political control in the district, and convention in
that district a farce
Judge Lewis commenced to reply in behalf Of the
other wing OF the party but point Of order raised
that 9f those engaged in discussing the quarrel in
The Eighth District entitled to participate in the
proceeding, they belonged two delegations which
claiming seats from that district aud they could
properly take part in The discussion until their claims
had been passed upon by the Convention The point Of
order sustained by the chair.
The discussion of the question at consumed con-
siderable time, and conducted with good deal Of
feeling between The concstng wings Of The party the
Eighth District
The motion 70 suspend The rules that Mr. Mitebelrs
resolution could be acted upon carried, and the
solution referred to the committee ON Credentials
Senator Cate, from the Committee on Credentials,
made the following report