Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-15
NASHVILLE Radical Convention.

The following resolutions were adopted
Resolped, That the Union Republican
party of Tennessee most heartily support
the nomination Of Grant and Colfax-
the former the greatest General of the
age, and the latter leading statesman
of the nation, whose name and fame are
worldwide.
Resolred, That we fully concur in the
principles enunciated by the Chicago
National Convention of May last, as not
only correct and true 10 themselves, but
also as eminently adapted to the present
condition of the country, and as furnish
ing the wisest and surest mode Of secur-
ing the fruits of the late war in the en-
lsrged liberties and established welfare
of the entire nation.
Rcsolred, That Tennessee will main.
tain her proud position in the line OF
loyal Republican States, by rou nd,
rousing majority for Grant and Co fax.
Resolped, That we thoroughly sustain
and honor the administration of the
Governor Of Tennessee-the gallant,
fearless and incorruptible herr, Hon. W.
G. BrownIow. and we especially approve
his callidg of the present extra session
of the General Assembly FOR the twofold
purpose of maintaining inyiolate the
credit of the State, and protecting de-
fenseless loyal men from the wsnton vic.
lence of Ku.Klux banditt'., aided and
encouraged by wealthy ard influential
rebels.
RESOLVED. That SO long as loyalty is a
virtue and treason crimf, }, unrepentant
rebsls should occupy b ack seats, and
therefore we are opposed to enfranehis-
ing those of Tennessee until their own
conduct shall give ample guaranty
that it can safely be done. y
Resolred. That the sectional proscrip-
ton which would sack to abridge the
rights of the citizen of one State because
he was bern in another, is contrary to
the genius Of our institutions, and OPP
posed to the Constitution of the United
States and is of the essence of rebellion.
Resolred, That the Republican Union
party of Tennessee are DESTROYS to admin
lister the State Government as economi-
cally, and with as light taxation as can
possibly be done; nevertheless, we are
determined to protect our citizens in all
their rights and see that the laws are
faithfully executed, cost what it may;
and we respectfully ask the Legislature
now in session, to pass an efficient mill
tary bill that will enable the Governor to
meet any emergency, trusting, however,
that no emergency will arise to call into
the field single company. o,n q
Resolred, That while the enemies Of
the State Government are making every
effort to destroy the credit of our Stat e,
we are determined to sustain the same,
believing that the loyal citizens never will
permit the proud State OF Tennessee to
be disgraced and dishonored by repradia-
ton; but will provide ample mea rs to
meet promptly all the Indebtedness of
the State. And we call upon the Legis-
lature, 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.
Resolred That when necessity may
require the presence of the State militia
within any given county, it is tie judg-
ment of this convention that, If found
practicable, the cost of sucF. military
should be borne by the tay.- payers Of
said county.