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

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OIutions, reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted;
The Committee on Resolutions respectfully
7, submit the following.
Resolved, That the Union Republican party
Of Tennessee most heartily support the nomi-
nation of Grant and Oolfax--the former the
greatest General Of :he age, and the latter,
q leading statesman, whose name and fame
are worldwide.
Resolved, That we fully concur in the prn-
ciples enunciated by the Chicago National
Convention, in May last, as not only correct
and true in themselves, but also as eminent
ly adapted to the present condition Of the
country, and as furnishing the wisest and
surest mode Of securing the fruits Of the late
war in the enlarged liberties and established
welfare of the entire natiol.
ResolVed, That Tenn essee will maintain
her proud position in the loyal Republican
States by round, rousing majority for
GRAFT and Colfax.
ResOIved, That we thoroughly sustain and
honor the administration Of the Governor Of
Tennessee, the gallant fearless and incor-
ruptible hero, Hon. William G. BrOwnlow,
and we especially approve his calling the
extra session of the General Assembly for
the twO-fold purpose Of maintaining invi-
Olate the credit of the State, and protecting
defenseless loyal men from the wantOn vio-
lence of Kuklux banditti and others, aided
and encouraged by wealthy and influential
rebels.
ResOiVed, That 80 long as loyalty is vir-
tue and treason crime, unrepentant rebels
should occupy back seats; and, therefore,
we are opposed to enfranchisDg those of
Tennessee, until their own conduct shall
give ample guarantee that it can safely bO
done.
ResOIUed, That the sectional prescription
which would seek to abridge the rights of
tho citizen Of one State because he was
born in another, is contrary to the genius Of
our institutions, and also to the cOnstitu-
tion of the United States
ResolUed, That the Republican Union
party Of Tennessee are desirous to admins
ter the State government as economically,
and with light taxation as can possibly be
done; nevertheless, we are determined to
protect our citizens in all their rights, and
see that all the laws are faithfully executed,
cost what It may, and we respectfully ask
the Legislature, now in session. to pass an
efficient military bill that will enable the
Governor to meet any emergency, trusting
however, that no emergency win arise to
SaAl luNO bup uSlu oiuBlC CuupuuJs
ResOlred, That while the enemies Of the
State government are making every effort to
destroy the credit Of our State, we are
determined to sustain the same, believing
that the loyal citizens never will! permit the
proud State Of Tennessee to be disgraeed and
dishonored by repudiation, but will provide
ample means to meet promptly all the indebt-
edness Of the State and we call upon the
Legislature, now in session, to pass all need
ful laws to insure the prompt liquidation Of
the Indebtedness of the State that is now or
may hereafter become due.
Resolved, That when necessity may require
the presence of the State militia within my
county, 1t 10 the judgment Of this Convention
that, If found practicable, the cost of such
militia should be borne by the taxpayers Of
said county.
Respectfully submitted,
W. B. Stokes, Chairman.
Taos. H. PEARSE, Secretary.
Representative Brown moved that the Con-
yention now proceed to nominate Presden-
tial electors for the State at large.
Before action was taken on the motion, Col.
BrownlOw moved that two additional mem
Der be added to the committee in connection
with the death Of Thaddeus Stevens.
Mr.. Mitchell, Of Memphis, moved to amend
by adding two cOlared men to the committee.
A compromise motion, adding the Tonnes
see Congressmen present to the committee,
was adopted.
Mr.. Sngletary offered resolution strongly
opposing the admission Of the delegates
representing the Beaumont faction from the
Shelby District.
The resolution was referred.
The Convention proceeded to the nomina-
lon Of Presidential Electors, voting by soun-
ties.
The following names were placed in nOm-
ination
H.H. Harrison, A. L. Mitchell, Barbour
Lewis, A. J. Fletcher, DIV. @. Senter, Rev.
L. Lowry, A. N. Hughes, T. g. Muse.
Mr.. Hudson, Of Memphis, before voting
commenced, made some remarks about one
Of the candidates, A. L. MITCHELL declaring,
among other things, that be was in favor of
enfranchising rebels, and consequently was
not ft man to represent the Republican
party Of Tennessee. Besides, Mitchell was
opposed to calling out the militia.
Col. Tomeny excitedly replied that the
statements Of Hudson were infamously false.
A scene Of confusion here ensued, TOmeny
being denounced as johnson man.
Col. Stokes said the scenes Just witnessed
we're disgraceful, and must be stopped. Let
these rival factions settle their diiiculties in
Shelby county, otherwise be would move an
members cool OF.
Order restored, balloting commenced fol
one Eleetor AT a time, the 6rst ballet result
ing as follows; Senter, 393i Fletcher, 3S
Harrison, 8.