The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-07-24
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-.sa as8 Ratification Meeting. 30 e9'
There was alsfge meeting 0 fthe pe6ple Of
Giles on Saturday the 18th inst, at PuIas
Ii, to ratify the nomination Of Seymour and
Blair for the Presidency and Vice Presi-.
dency 81 the United States. Owing to The
ctIhatthe call for this meeting was made
only few days before it occurred and was
not generally known, Giles did'no turn out
en- uasSe But nevertheless the meeting
was, large and Jealous, especially so when
we consider the shortness Of the cali, and
indicated the profound interest which our
people are beginning to feel in the politics
of the country and their fervent desire to
see the change in the administration of the
Government -
Tile meeting was organized by calling
Gen John c. Brown to the chair, who, in
few appropriate and vigorous remarks,
explained the objects of the meeting, and
then, on motion, proceeded to appoint q
committee TO prepare preamble and res0Iu
lions Expressive Of the sense of the meet
ing. The convention then elected the fol-
lowing gentlemen to act as vice Presidents
of the meeting Maj. T. n. Jones, Thos.
Martin, Albert Buford and Dr. E Edmund
son. This committee on Resolutions then
presented the following preamble and reso-
buttons, which were read and adopted:
ra, WHEREAS, the great contest between
Radicallsnl aud Despotisn on the Onehand,
and Democracy and Liberty on the other,
has been inaugurated; and, @
Whereas, Constitutional freedom and the
grandest interests that ever appertained to
the people of the Western Continent are IN
volyed therein and, t
Whereas, not only the hopes, the happi-
ness, and the welfare of the present, but Of
succeeding generations are to be determin-
ed BY tie issue and,
Whereas, we hold it to be the solemn
and imperative duty Of every patriot in The
land who cherishes the sacred heritage of
liberty. and who loathes despotism and OPP
preston, to take part in the momentous
struggle and,
Whereas, the National Democratic party
North is the only political party now in ex-
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the Radical party which is now trampling
under foot the liberties Of the people and
the Constitution of the Country, and to
which Democratic party we can look alone
for the establishment of constitutional
government and the overthrow of tyranny;
and,
Whereas, this party at their late National
Convention selected Elk Gov. Seymour Of
New York. and Gen. Blair of Missouri, as
their standard bearers in this grandest po-
litical battle that was ever fought for human
liberty, right aud justice. Therefore, be it
Resolpod. that We cordially endorse the
nomination of Gov. Seymour and Gen.
Blair for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency Of the United States.
RgsoIred, that We endorse the platform
Of principles adopted by the Democratic
party at thoir late National Convention.
RssOlpea. that.we Will do whatever lies
within our power 70 give strength and sue
cess to this ticket in November next.
X Resolped, that copy of these proceed
4 ngs be furnished to the Pulaski Citizen.
.aad the Conservative psPers in the city Of
Nashville. for publication.
o II having been announced that EX- Gov
NeilrS Brown would address the meeting,
he was now vehemently called for, and as
usual made one Of his eloquent and noble
efforts. To say that this distinguished or
ator AID devoted patriot has made speech,
is to say that,it WAS appropriate, eloquent
and iudicious. He reviewed the lamenta-
bic condition Of tho country, and expressed
aprofcund sense of the injustice that has
been done US, but couuseled moderation
and prudence in our desire to participate
in the ensuing SECTION, and recommended
patience aud forbearance We regret that
we have not the space 10 give a lengthy re-
view Of his able aud well-timed address, as
also Of others who followed him.
Judge SpoHord of Louisiana, who is on
visit to our city. being enthusiastically
called for. appeared, and made most pow
errui aud invipciDle argument against the
unconsdtutionaiity Of certain acts Of the
present Congress Of the United States, and
in oroiblo and well selected language, hurl-
cd his deuuaciations at their usurPations Of
rower and infzactions upon the Consiitu-