Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-09

( alienable right to choose for themseive
the place on earth upon which to dwell
and the government under which they viii
live; that the practice Of the petty gov.
| ernments of Germany Of pressing into
their armies adopted citizens Of the United
| States while they are on visits to the
places OF their birth, is wrong which de-
mands the immediate attention of the State
department at Washington, and must not
be tolerated longer; that no foreign power
has right to demand allegiance or mill
tary service from one who has declared his
intention to become, or who has been for
years, citizen Of the United States.
Resolved further, That we request the
General Assembly of the State of Tennessee
10 give expression of the sentiments Of the
people, in suitable manner, in relation to
the status Of adopted citizens of the United
States.
Resolved, That copy Of these resoln.
tions be respectfully transmitted TO the
General Assembly Of the State of Tennea-
see, and to our Senators and Representa-
tiyes in Congress.
Judge Harrison being called on, re.
sponded substantially as follows: The prin-
ciples in the resolution ELECTED his warm
eat feelings and appreciation. Speaking of
the resolutions, he said that the United
States should go to the uttermost parts OF
the earth to protect even her humblest
citizen. Now, since the rebellion has
closed, the feeling for the old flag was "a
strong az before. Maddened "a the people
were during the bloody strife, they still
have an admiration Tor the flag which
was, aud which still, thank God floats
over us. We want a bold and manly govs
ernment-one that will, with strong and
muscular arms, sustain and protect our
citizens There ia nothing in our institu-
lions that ties man to the soil on which
ne was born. There were many things TO
which he would like TO advert, but would
not, forfear of infringing upon the time of
other speakers. He closed by urging the
citizens of Nashville and the State to
express their views earnestly TO Congress
to have our citizens in other countries
cared for, and thus vindicate our national
honor.
Col. F. Z. Williams spoke at length and
eloquently in favor of the resolutions. and
his remarks we're received with loud and
prolonged applause. "a want of space
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speakers from our original notes.
Mr. Peabody followed Col. Williams,
and spoke in ferVid terms of the meeting.
If he had his way he would wipe
from the Constitution the clause
that prevented foreigner from being
President. This meeting meant business,
and he felt sure that good results would
accrue from it. We regret exceedingly
the necessity that prevents the insertion OF
the last speakers truly eloquent remarks.
Mr.. John Rhum addressed the meeting,
offering some suggestions. He de-
manded that the United States pro-
tect every citizen, from all countries.
who visit their old homes, and protect
them with the full force of the flag they
are enjoined to defend. He wanted TO see
also, all prejudice removed against for
eigners.
Mr.. McKinly addressed the meeting in
remarks, urging cooperation.
He recommended that every man be. re-
garded AZ a committee of one 10 assist in
carrying ont the spirit of the meeting, and
insisting upon the compliance of the cons
tract between the government and our
citizens.
MI bldioic WAS called on ana an very
neat language thanked the audience for the
esteem indicated for him, and heartily in~
dorsed the resolutions.
Judge W. A. Glenn being loudly called
IL arose and in very dignifed manner
state,. that the question under considera>
ton was neither a uaturalized citizen was
entitled to tn same protection that ma
tive was. To den, this was monstrous and |
absurd. He closed Sfter very brief re, |
marks.
After the close of Judge Glenn's re-
marks, the following resolutions were
adopted
Resolved, That all newspapers friendly |
10 the objects of this meeting be requested |
to publish the resolutions adopted by it.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meet, |
ing be, and the same are, hereby rendered
TO the House of Representatives for the
use of this hall on this occasion.
After the passage of these resolutions
and the reading of letter fromMr. Ham
ilton, of Memphis, the meeting adjourned. |