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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
THE EASTE TENNESSEE UNION FLAG.

and devotion to the Union, shall not be les.
sene0, INT strengthened, by giving Grant and
Colfax a larger majority than any section Of
the United States according 20 the voting
population,
3. RsSoipcd, That we are fully satisfied that
the same Rebel element, that the Union men
met ana vanquished in the field, are men TO
be met and vanquished az the ballot-boz;
that the same Rebel Generals who led the
Rebel hosts in the Rebellion, are now lead
ing and directing them in the present politi-
cal fight: And We win follow the boys In
blue to the last haEGaTd and extremity, and
let the black hammered cohorts Of treason
follow Davis's assassins In qruy.
4. Resolved, That Hon. R. r.. Butler, our
present Representative in Congress, who has
been assaulted by the Rebel Democracy, has
been %triumphantly vindicated by both Houses
OF Congress That bic loyalty and devotion
to the country under all circumstances has
been fully demonstrated in Congress and
that we have the utmost confidence in his
loyalty and patriotism, and we hereby nom
mate him our standard-beare to reelection
to the Forty-First Congress, and pledge him
our undivided support in the coming contest.
s. Resolved, That it is with the profound
est contempt, aud inexpressible adherence
that we call to mind the treachery Of Joseph
S. Fowler. who SO basely deserted his party,
and gave the lie to his former declaration, and
has disgraced the State in obeying the be-
hests of Andrew Johnson Democracy, and
we as a part of his constituency ask him to
resign his seat, and give place to an honest
and patriotic and inc%orruptible Republican.
1t fills us with joy to know that he has re-
moved his seat to the Democratic side o! the
Senate Chamber, as all traitors should sit to-
gether in council.
The Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed, amid seafeniHg shouts Of applause.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the Convention to be held in
Greeneville on the eh Of August, prox,, via:
Hon. 81. W. Lucky, Hon. S. T.. Griffith, Col.
C, A, Eamcs, Dr. Ut. CazieT, Or. C. Wheeler,
Col. N. h. Owens, Col. Geo. Y. Grisham, 8. A.
Bowel, Esq, f, N. Griffith, Esq, Dr.. NJ. S,
MahOney, Geo. F. SquibS, Lieut. }. A. Feb
ruary, John Payne, Esq, John SenakeT, ESQ.,,
John F. Grisham, Esq, VIM. c.. Hale, ESQ.,,
John Walters, Esquire, Henry johnson,
Capt. Rufus Bailey, Maj. ]. A. Bradshaw
and all delegates who were appointed to the
Nashville 18th Of August Convention.
After a benediction pronounced by Rev. Mr..
Ruble, the immense aysemblage-estimated
by some at 10000 and by others at Is, 900 peo-
ple-the largest by far that ever assembled
together in this couDtry-quietly and order
" dispersed. Not a word of contention, not
even the usual amount of noise upon such
occasions was heard in any quarter.
Thus ended the Grand Rally of the loyal
people Of East Tennessee in JonesbOrough,
on the Fourth of July, 1868. May many such
glorious and patriotic days be enjoyed in the
coming future by the people who are desig.
mated as "the most loyal population in tie
United States"
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
GRANT and C0LFAX,

4 = y = y y = \ = \ &
These names Of our gallant leaders wer,
painted on both sides of the canvass, which
was intertwined and fcstooned with ever,
greens, miniature Union flags, and beautim.
flowers, which presented to the thousand.
who gazed upon it, a most attractive appear.
ance.
At nine o'clock, every street, every avenue
every ally and every sidewalk was so dense,
ly crowded that it became almost a matter oil
impossibility for one to pass through the as
semblage. At this time, the eastern mail
train arrived, bringing down the Bristol
Brass Band, under the lead Of Prof. A. P.
Johnson, which, after considerable effort,
reached the Court. house, and opened the s1.
e~reises Of the day by playing "Hail Col
umbia !"
Chief Marshal, Col. Geo. ". Kirk, having
received a message that the Flag Pon6,
Greasy Cove, and Cherokee delegations had
consolidated a few miles from town, pro.
ceeded, in company with bis Assistant Mar.
shAls, to meet the procession and escort
them in. This was done in handsome style
Large numbers Of loyal ladies (God bless
theml being in front.
At ten o'clock, Col. Kirk, assisted BY 1t.
Col. Geo. Z. Grisham, Capt. Dan. Ellis, Capt.
John Ellis, Lieut.. Jos. A. FEBRUARY, Lieut..
Joseph Mahoney, Lieut.. G. Stovsr, DR.. VIM.
Hale, and other Assistant Msrsbals Of the
day, formed the line Of Procession in from.
Of the Court. house, headed by the Band.
The head Of the line being at the base Of
the Rocky Hill, on Main Street, and extend.
jig to JacksOn's Grove, being near a mile in
length.
At a quarter past zen o'clock, Gen. Stokes
and Senator Henderson, Of the Seventh SEN
atorial District Of Tennessee, seated in an
open barouebe, made their appearances in tho
a'ssmblags and as ihsy passed under the
magnificent evergreen arch Of "Grant and
Collar" three rouSiug cheers we're given .or
"Gsn. W. D. Stokes, the whesl.horss Of the
Republican party Of Tennessee" which was
followed BY three more for Grant and Col
fs1.p
The procession then. q. the command Of
The Chief Marshal, Kirk, eomusneed TO
move IN the following order, visi
ist-Gss. W. B. Stoke. and ssuslor Hen.
derssE IN open bsroushs.
2nd-Hon. R. r. Butler sps Hon. 5. 2.
Griffith In open bsrouebs.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
The Private Soldier OF the Union
Army.


In our last issue we published a short ar
ticle on the affections of our worthy and es-
teemed contemporary, R. S. Kendrick, Esqr.,
of the Chattanooga Republican. In comment
ing upon our remarks he says:
"The Colonel will please accept our I'M
feigned thanks, for his kind manifestation of
sympathy for us in afliction. Though we
have had serious apprehensions of an utter
failure of health, we are now gratifed to
state that we feel we shall be able.to enter
into the coming contest with unimpaired en-
ergy and vigor, and hope that our humble
efforts may be of some avail, in the advoca-
cy of the government and its principle, to
which our next highest allegiance is due.
We take occasion, however, to disown the
title which Colonel Grisham has attached 10
us, as the highest military rank to which we
ever attained was that of Sergeant
The loyal people of Tennessee who have
ever had the pleasure of reading even one
number of that most excellent Union paper,
the RpWJhean-wi,l rejoice to learn Of the
improved health of its unainchiug editor (;
and he will permit us to say, in reference to
his military rank, while a soldier in the
Union army, it is the more honorable and
cOmmendable that be served his country as a
private and sergeant. 1t was not the men
who boosted empty titles and brandished their
glittering sabres alone, that bore The brunt
of battle it was he who trudged under a
heavy knaPsack and musket that met the
murderouS blaze of the enemy. 1t was be who
marched up to TIE mouth OF the cannon, and
talked face to face with death. Itis .he who,
to-day, deserves the brightest laurels that ev-
er crowned a pompous pOtentate-and it is
he who deserves the praise above ali others |
Zach soldiers name
Shall shine uutarnishsd on the rolls Of fame,
Aud stand The example Of each distani age,
And add new lustre to the historic page.
They fought like brave mon, long and well;
They piled the ground with rebel slain,-
They conquered-lnd the traitors fell,
Bleeding at every vein"
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Organization Of the Georgia Leg.
iSlatuFp,

ATLANTA, July 4-The Legislature
elected under the New Constitution
convened to-day at noon. r. B. Bull.
lock, Governor elect, assembled the
stand in the Senate, accompanied by
the Hon. John Erskine, Judge of the
United States Court and Mai.-Gen.
Meade The oath was administered to
the Senator'S by Judge Erskine. On
ballot the Hon. Benz. Comfy of Au-
gusta, was elected President of the
Senate, The Governor, Judge Frs.
kline, and Gen. Meade then went to
the House of Representatives, which
was also organized. r. h. McWhorter
Of Green county, was elected Speak.
err. The Senate and House then ad-
iouTned to meet on Monday morning.
During the afternoon, speeches
were delivered at the City Hall to an
immense eoncourse by Col. Farrow,
the Hon. Joshua Hill, Elk. Gov. Brown,
Col. Lester Of Dalton, Judge Dun
ming ard others. Col. Lester is an
ex.C Confederate officer, and come out
strongly for Grant and COlfax. The
city is full of strangers, and crowds
fill the streets.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Hard Run for a Candidate.

The Copperbead-Re Convention which
has been in session this week and part Of
last has been unable to End amvng the rub
bish a man who can stsRger under the load
they wish to saddle upon him. Our last &C.
count is, that Pendleton and Hancock we're
taxing It, NIP and tss!
Just as w were going to press, We learn
,ba, Ho. Seymour, ofNev York, is the unfor-
tuna,s victim Of the bugs o~onspiraeyi
Yssl-,hats all rigb,-he will sse-uore
votes poiIsd neIt faIl for General GRAFT than
we're ever cast for any oss individual since
the world begsbt
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

"a Gen. McClellen, it is announc-
ed on the strength of a private letter
will return from Europe in August,
and will not be a candidate for Presi.
dent this time. He prefers Gen.
Hancock, but will support tho nomi-
nee Of Tammany Hall. Tho account
says he will take the stump for tho
Tammany ticket, but we think that
must be and error. He takes the
back track when be takes anything.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Death from Hemorrhap.

Ouuuou O6dLu lrOm h6mOrrndRG,
The Nashville papers Of July I'd, say "A
very sudden death occurred yesterday ct no.
lice headquarters. Mr.. NJ. II. Owen, who has
for some months past acted as police clerk,
was taken with a violent attack Of hemor-
rhage, and died in a few minutes. Medical
aid vas called in, but no relief could be rem
dered, the excessive flow Of blood caused
suffocation, aud each effort to breathe only
FASTENED his death. Mr. Owen was an English
man by birth, and was appointed one Of the
Metropolitan Police, and last winter,
after having an attack Of hemorrhaRe,
the Commissioners gave him the place above
named in the Office, which he has 6lied faith
fully, and was always courteous and accom-
modating to every person with whom be had
business or intercourse. His :remains were
removed at once TO his residence BY bis
friends and fellow oEcers.p
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Negro Outlaws.

Last Sunday morning about 8
o'clock, as Mr.. Tom Jordan, who
lives in the southwestern limits of The
corporation, was approaching his
home, he vas met in the road by a
party ofnegroes, heavily armed. He
reached home, however, in safety.
Columbia Tenn, } Herald.
He didn't, did he?
We advise the alarmed citizens of
Maury to not approach too near largo
houses, they might tall upon them!
There isl very lofty hill in that
country known as "Roper's Knob"
We hope and trust they will not 90
near Roper's Knob; it might fall upon
them, and of course it would be- tho
work of the niggers-a "nigger out
rage !"
The poor darkies have a sweet time
in Maury county,
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
More Rebel Outrages!

The Nashville Press & Times Of
Tuesday says a teacher Of colored
children by the name Of Dunlap
at sbelbyviIle was barbarously lac.
Grated by a pack Of rebel s~cOundrels,
because be was pursuing bis honest
labors, 1t says
On Sunday night the wicked mes
thought tho time was ripe and they
mustered together and resolved 10
whip Dunlap, the school master. II
the school master, instead Of knowing
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

Bg- Major John Il. Robinson, re.
Gently confirmed as United States
Consul to St. Thomas, is a native of
Carroll county, Tennessee. He serv cd
during the war in the Fegiment of
Col. Isaac r. Hawkins, and held the
rank of Major in the State militia last
year. He is a gentleman of fine abili-
ty, and will make an efficient Consul.
Press and Times.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
We join no Party which does not carry The Union Flag,
aud keep step 10 the music Of The Union"
JoNEsBoRoUaH. TENN.
OUR PLATFORM.

LIN OER LAWS AND OUR INSTITUTIONS SPEAK
NOT OF wHTs MIN, NOT OF RID MEN, NOT OF
RLAcK NEN, NOT OF MEN OF ANY COMPLEXION g,
RUT LIKRTHE LAW OF GOD-THE Ten COMMAND.
NENTs AND THE LoRD's PRAYER-LET THEN
SPEAK OF THE PEoPLE.n-H0RACE MAYNARD.
M. Treason must he made odious. Traitors must he
punished and Impoverished they must not only 10
punished, hat their social power must DO destroyed; and
after making tleRsnn odinus, every Union man and the
SAvcmment should be reimbursed out Of the pockets Of
those " no have inflicted this great suffering upon the
country ANDREW JOHNSON, ApFiy I, gS65.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Tennesseeans in the New Yorl
Rebel Convention

The following is The list Of Rebels and
CoPPsrhsads, delegates in the New York Reb-
Ell Convention, viz;
Thomas A. R. Nelson, counsel for the Pres.
ident in the trial on impeachment, and Chair.
man OF the delegation Ed. Cooper, A. o. P.
Nicholson, ex-senator, C.s. A., Gen. NIB. For
rest, Q. ). A., Of Fort Pillow notoristy. Til g
regular delegates are James White, Gen. W.
" hyie, Tennessee Militia Col. John viii.
liams, Q. S. A., Col. r. ". Edwards, P. II.
Marbury, W. J. Ramage, n. @. Mclaughlin.
James H. Thompson, Gen. W. B. Bates, o, s.
A. Maj. J. d. Walker, q. s. Vols; John J..
House, ex-Member Of the Confederate Con.
gress Dorsey B.. Thomas, ex-Member Of the
Congress Of the United States; Mt. Conner.
w. 7. Colwell, A. V. Campbell; J. W. Liz
wieb, sI-Membsr Of the Congress Of the
United States.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

G0E-We presume no ballots for Pres
ident will be taken in Tammany Hall
to-day. IF the platform is finished
wbereon Gen, II. W. Sloeam and
Mr.. r.. Barnwell Rhett ear stand
sboUlder to shoulder, that viii be a
fair days work, considering the
weather.
The betting IS about even on PEN
dleton against the field. Pendleton's
friends are numeFoUs, active and
enthusiastic; but his adversapies are
shrewd, determined, and experie need
politicians. The New York delega-
ton is held close in hand, ready 70
be thrown in any direction that gives
promise of beating Pendleton. If
Pennsylvania can be manipulated
successfully Pendleton will probably
be beaten.
To.morrow will probably give us
the names Ofthe men who arc to have
the honor of being defeated by Grant
and COliax.-N. Y Tribune, JUly 6.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

H. The reconstruction acts are pro-
nounced unconstitutional and void.-Ner
York Rebel Platform.
Is it possible Well, let us see in what
manner yOu propose to carry out your pro-
nunciamento a! Want to get up another 1t
lie rebellion p'rhap'. Rack out your pony
and We will then see which crifsr will
wia-STagdi- Loyalty or Siraight- Rebel. Two
superb tickets-the progressive and the re-
trOgrade-them's 'um!
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

gG~ A despatch from the Democratic
Rebel Convention, Of the Sth inst, says;
Resolutions from Alex. II. Stephens we're
read and referred. The name OF Stephens
was cheered."
Certainly! Cheering the vice-President Of
the late Southern Confederacy is no more
than what was expected of the party there
assembled. No doubt they will offer resolu-
tons rejoicing over the ASSASSINATION of
Abraham Lincoln, and sulogizIng JEFF. Davis.
II they do not, it is not because they do not
have it in their hearts.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

IS- George W. Jones, of Lincoln
county, appointed Elector for the
State at large by the Democratic Con-
v%entiOn, declines to serve. Sensible,
George. Keep a back seat until you
entertain different views than some
OF these you express Ibid.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Mrs. Jobnsou

Mrs. Andrew Johnson and her
daughter, Mrs. Stover and fam.
ny, arrived in town Tuesday morn
ing. Mrs. Slower will make her
home here, in the residence Of her
father. which has Just been repaired
and enlarged GreeneUille NepEra.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
na. A dispatch from the New York Reb,

pG- A dispatch from the New York Rebel
Convention says
"Chase's name was not mentioned"
What Left the old cuss out without even
thanking him for his wire-working in the
acquittal of Andy. Whew ! how bad the old
Shegf Justice must look behind his ears
(which are long enough aud big enough,
goodness knowsD
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10
Hon. S. C. Mercer

We see a list of over sic hundred
signers to a petition, calling on the
Hon. S, G. Mercer to become a candi-
date for Congress, published in the
Nashville Press and Times. Surely
this looks lattering, and reflects credit
upon the honorcd gentleman who has
dared to stand up in u State Capitol
and meet the rebel host alone! On.
ward friend Mercer to the conflict
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

~ The Virginia Democrats have
been making efforts 10 obtain colored
speakers 70 canvass among the people,
and have offered as high as s150 DER
month 10 some Of tho Maryland Re.
publicans, for the work. None ac-
cepted the bride.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

lip The Kentucky statesmen are divided
on the Presidency, McCreery and Davis 90
for Chase, aud Nasty goes for Kippings Of
lllinois.-Ezehdngs
We 90 for Nasty
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

~ A dispatch from New York to the
Cincinnati ChroHieis says:
"No Chase delegates have been heard o."
Now, can II DE possible that the Democrat
&c Rebel party are going to ignore this great
traitor to the Union party entirely? 'Tis TOO
had
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

iCP During the reception Of the Pendle-
ton Escort at Pitlsburg, yesterday, John Mar
tin, a merchant Of Washington, Indiana, fell
in a s%aiuting dt.-Hd5h. Banner.
The whole Demo.Rebel party will fall in
November ne1t-but whether from a tantng
it, or from the ~na;uEal stencil arising from i,s
putrid carcass will then and there be decided.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

ReA- ". W. Moore is the new postmaster
Of Washington City. His son is the Presi-
dents private Secretary.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-07-10

10y VIRTUE OF An 0RDBe " A Cr.
ID issued from The Circuit yo 80 ri .
ter county, and 70 ne directed, ! n CourE
the hlehcs, bidder for cash s,os, %
house door IL the town Of bl'',s ,l ~
Monday tbe lsfh day o. jay, atrsi
intsrs,t thst WIN. n. @, Hlskg q, csts
Of lana 10 lks blb civil dis',ls, A lee
county, Tsnn, adjoining NE ,sr % rsH'
mIah Emmoraa osbsrs, eeui, y sale .
more or less, 70 sstlsJ an oiq. B seoB
favor Of !. " Brown, ag.iu'. al, Of Jssh
sud ". sc Hickey. tbs S9R, SIS
1858 cfc.,tsf Co1rV'
iseelunsi1v4Pe]
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-15

now operates It does not promise TO realize the de
sires Of its authors. They admit that 1t 10 uncohstltu
tona and they propose overcome that difficulty by
| proceeding stil more unconstitutional. One wrong they
propose to res by snother and 10 co
the failure Of the present law into success by aban
donng the last OF cy r ana
ing facts apparent at Washington, and they furnish
the basis OF the Indictment winch We nave preierreu
against the Radical leaders.
Replu-Congress does not confess its policy
failure. The only failure in the premises is
that of Andrew Johnson to justify the confidence
reposed in him by those who nominated and
elected him. The Southern States would all
be speedily reconstructed, restored to self
government, and represented in Congress, if
Johnson would simply get out of the way. He
is an active, formidable, determined enemy to
their reconstruction, except on the assumption
that "This is a White Mans Government
which was the main-spring OF the Rebellion.
Congress and the Republicans are now fighting
that Rebellion under new aspect, with Andrew
Johnson for its leader.
Congress has done no wrong. 1t has not
admitted that its action is unconstitutional.
It's policy has not failed, and of course it has
confessed no failure. 1t is seeking no refuge
whatever, but is doing its utmost to supersede all
military dictatorship" by getting the States
soon reconstructed and back in the Union.
And the most alarming facts now apparent
are those which concern the infdelity of GER
tain journals mainly supported by Republicans
to the cause of Loyalty and Liberty in this
most critical period of our momentous struggle
The Times further asserts that
"simply as q matter OF expedency, they should have
discarded parsanship in the business OF reconstruction
The one great thing should have been the speedy resora
ton OF the Union with further pains and penalties imam
prudence absolutely demanded With the South restored
quickly and heartily, Republican craftsmanship would
have been indicated"
AnSwer.-Maryland and Kentucky are living
examples of what the whole South would have
been if Congress had acquiesced in or sub
mitted to the policy Of Johnson. We deliber-
ately say, Better thousand years of defeat
and humiliation than that the Republicans
should be a conserving party to placing the
Freedmen of the South where those of Mary
land and Kentucky now are. Eternal honor
to a Congress- which can say to the dispenser
of Federal patronage, Get thee behind me,
"Satan!" while it stands firmly up for the
Liberties and rights of the humble and the
pOOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-15
THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION.
VIRGINIA..

THE CONVENTION VOTE TO KEEP VIRGINIA FOR
EVER IN THE UNION-GEN. BUTLER INVITED
TO MAKE AN ADDRESS-HIS REMARKS.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 14.-In the Convention
to-day an article OF the Constitution adopted declar
ing that Virginia shall forever remain in the Union. and
pledgng her TO resist all efforts to Dissolve the Union
An article was adopted declaring that Slavery in the
State Is forever abolished.
resolution from the Republican side inviting Gen.
Butler to address the Convention, adopted Another
from Conservative member inviting Gen. Wise to ad-
dress the Convention was offered At this
point Republican member moved to recon
slider the vote inviting Gen. Butler, and. pending
the discussion and amid motions to adjourn Gem Batter
entered the door, aud shortly efer the Conservative
members left the hall in q body with two Repub-
Leans who had opposed the invitation.
Cen Butler speech said there should be as few
changes In the Constitution possible as few dsfran
chsements and few test oaths With reference to dis
reimbursement he thought 1t should apply 70 controlling
officers OF corporations ar oads &c. the Legislature to
have power to remove these disabilities on proof
OF oyay. The for education should be laid per-
sons and other taxes should be borne by persons and
property alike urged the Convention TO be dgent.
and get through their work Suffrage no said could
not be taken from after IL had been granted bus
the Legislature might hereafter incentive TO edu
cation, confer IL only upon those who could read and
write After returning vote Of thanks TO the Speaker,
the Convention adjourned
1t has been showing here all day