The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-08-21

depended on what was done here to-day.-
Had they government in Tennessee, or was
IL sham2 A grave and reverend Senator
had been dragged from his bed and maltreat-
ed BY unknown outlaws. Gentlemen, these
things must not be. While their delibera-
tions were to be conducted with prudence
and moderation, be warRed them, above all
things, against Undue timidiiy, where theii
duty was concerned. BE hoped that the
proceedings Of this Convention would add
strength and courage to the General Assem-
bly now In extraordinary session. He wac
aware of the subtle arts and influences
brought to bear upon that body, but he was
confident that they would be equal to the
emergency. If their deliberations resulted
In two .hings, they would be worthy mon
ument more enduring than brass First that
the public faith Of the State should be main
tanned inviolate second, that the personal
security Of every citizen should be fully as
sured. Applause.
Senator Cate moved that Committee on
Credentials, to be composed Of one delegate
from each Congressional District, be appoint
ed by the Chair. Carried, aud the following
delegates were announced as the Committee
on Credentials:
LIST District, Hon. P. P. G. Nelson; I'd, l..
n. Blackman; Sd, Senator A. N. Cate; 4th,
Col. Lewis Tillman; 9th, Col Frank Harde-
man 9Th, Hon. Guy Wines; Tth, Hon. l.
Roach 9th, J. 0. x. Reese.
The credentials of the various contesting
delegations were referred to the Committee
on Credentials.
Hon. r. R. Butler moved that Committee
on Resolutions, to be composed Of one dele
gate from each Congressional District and
three from the State at large, be appointed
by the chair. Carried.
The chair announced the following dele
gates as the committee:
LIST District, 4. @. Gillenwaters I'd, Thos.
H. Pearne: Sd, Il. L. Williams; 4tk, James
Mullins; 9th, II. O. Turner: 6Lh, Thomas J.
Cypert 7th, e. Underwood; 9Th, D. A. Num-:
at large, Hons. r. r. Butler, W. B. Stokes
and S. N, Arnell.
The following communication from Gov.
BrownlOW was read
KEoxvIBLE, August 10, 1868.
To the President and members Of tie Republican,
State Convention, 10 meet at NGshvills, August
10, 1868;
GEETLEMEN Being denied the pleasure and
the honor Of meeting with you in person aud
participating in your deliberations, take
bhAo BGtuOu W CAplNoo W JOA hNoAJ
pathy with you and the great Republican
party Of the nation, Of which you are part.
congratulate you upon what deem the
certain success Of Grant and ColfaX-the
former the greatest General of the age, and
the latter the foremost statesman Of the ma
tion In the pending canvass and I also con-
gratulate you upon the certain utter defeat
of Seymour and Blair, the standard-bearers
- - cf II.
ration Of the "lost cause"
The conflict Is, and is to be, sharp, bitter
and inscriptions so far as our opponents
are concerned, but we may well conclude
this is their ''last ditch" ana that beaten
here, (as beaten they most assuredly will BEL
the threatened temple Of our ratioual liberty
and laws will stand forth In Its integrity un-
mArred BY the strife, and It's permanencs as
sured.
In order to secure our triumph and perpet-
uate our party in Tennessee, 1t Is of the ut
most Importance that harmony prevail in our
councils. At time like the present, true
man would rather sacrifice his own interest
and submit to foregO his own personal claims
than to imperil the success of the cause on
which SO much depends, BY insisting upon
them.
when emigrants come to settle in our State,
they should be welcomed with earnest cOrdi-
aliiy, without stopping 70 inquire. irst, on
which side Of the Ohio they were born.
Missouri, which has adopted the policy ]
suggest, and which, more than any other
State, has received large aceessions Of popu-
lation and wealth by emigration, will give, Il
Is supposed, larger majority for Grant and
Colfax than she did, 10 1864, for Lincoln.
Trusting that you viii have harmonious
aud profitable session, and that when you
separate 1t shall be to return to your homes
and work fer our noble cause like beavers,
have the honor to remain, with high con-
alteration, yours, most respectfully,
~ w. G. BRowSLow.
Rev. DR.. Pearne moved tha: a committee Of
Eve on the order of business be appointed by
the chair. Carried, and the following dele
gates were appointed as the committee;
Judge N. A. Patterson, Thompson McKinly,
Clay NewlEud, John A. Edm0nson and n. D.
Bsarden. fI
Il was ordered that all resolutions be re-
fsrred to the Committee on Resolutions with
out debate. -..
-rrI RESOLUTIONS
D, Mr. oOrSelli
Rsso1tsd, That the counties not properly
represented BY delegates in this Convention
be represented by their Senators aud Repre-
sentativos in the Legislature present AdoP-
ted. "' .iH
By Mr.. fomeny; l.an Tsn I-1
Rssolrsd, That committee OF one from
each Congressional district be appointed by
the chair to draft resolutions expressive o.
the deep sorrow and lasting regret With
which the news Of the death OF Tbaddeus
Stevvus, the great eommoner, the sterling pa
triot and unwavsring friend Of human liberty,
hes been received BY the members Of this
Convention. lI fh
On motion Of Judge HOuk, the rules were
suspended for the purpose Of taking up the
resolution, and Il was adopted.
By Rev. DE-. Pearne:
Resolrsd, That the Union Republican party
Of Tennessee most heartily support The NOM
lnation Of Grant and Colfux--the iormer the
greatest General Of The age, and The latter .
lending statesman In the nation, whose name
and fame are yOrld-Eide. Il rf.T
ResolUed, That We fully concur In the prin.
elplss sauneialed hy The Chicago haiional
Couveutiou Of May last, as pot only eorreet
and true ir themselves, but also as emiaUutly
adapted 70 The present condition Of the coun.
nv, aud as fufniBhing the Vilest and sufest
mode Of securing The fruits of the late VAT
In The enlarged liberties and established vel
fare Of The entire nation u-iia
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