Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-15

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On the s14th of March we find in the
Banner the following in relation to that
meeting called by Messrs. Foote, Colyar,
/. Rasppdtall ProFn, Amos Leye1ng, aud 1.-THE
others whose names are signed above, and
which was addressed, according to the re-
port of the Banner, by Capt. Allen, Col.
Colyar, Prof. Mitchell (colored), John Cock
ril and others. The report of the meet
ing given by the Banner is
THE GRANT MEETING-sINGULAR PRO-
CEEDINGs AT THE CAPITOL LAST
NIGHT.
A meeting was held in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives last night, in accordance with the
call published in our issue of Yesterday.
Councilman A. B. Shankland in the Chair.
! From two handreds.tostwu hundred and
fifty persons werez present, the majority of
whom were colored. -
n Ex-GOysrloFs FoOte Offered a series
of three resolutions to the effect
first, that several events have occurred since
the last meeting which justified increased
Confidence In the capacity, patriotism and
moral courage of Gen. Grant, and that il is
the sacred duty of all good citizens while he
is eOntending with the many difficulties
Which surround han, 10 yield him prompt,
cheerful and energetic support; second, con-
gratulatory that better state of feeling is
being established between the various class
eS of our people; third, urging a united effort
on the part OF our citizens TO suppress vio-
ience and guarantee effectual security of
person and property to all alike.
The objects of the meeting and the spirit
OF the resolution were fully explained by
ex-GOy. Foote. ! = :" W.
Speeches were made by Capt. Allen, Col.
A. ). Colyar and Prof. Mitchell, (colored),
indorsing the resolutions.
Here Warren Jordan Representative from
the Pictorial district which includes this
county, came upon the scene as disturb
ing spirit. He asked (referring to those
who had called the meeting)-did these
men say they were for Stokes? They could
" harmonic" only on Stokes. If they
wanted to "harmonize," they should not
bring out man against Stokes. He would
be the friend of these men when
they brought forth fruits meet for repen-
lance, and even then he wanted to taste
it and see whether il was sweet
or sour. These soft talking men had OPP
posed him in the election. There could be-
harmony only on his terms-which were
the whole Republican platform. 4
Judge Cary followed, and rebuked Jor-
dan by insisting that the meeting had been
called Gin the interest of peace" and not
Tor mere party purposes. His remarks
were confined almost exclusively to the vi
tai necessity and Importance of an early
and comprehensive. eSte hsions OF fhe Flee
tive Franchise. The adoption the new
amendment TO the Constitution of. the
United States would remove any. possible
excuse for longer continuing the present
disabilities, as the colored voters would
then be ilvincibly secured in their rights.
He favored political equality in its broadest
terms. go. |
John CockiiIl here took the stand amid
loud cheers from the colored men present.
whose conduct throughout the meeting an
peared TO indicate that they had been sent
there to create disturbance. While he
was delivering himself of fervidly partizan
harangue, which had a tremendous effect on
his dusky auditors, ex-Goyernor Foote arose
and attempted TO make an explanation, but |
John refused to yield the floor, saving:
g you've had your say, Mr.. Foote, and now
| intend to have mine without any inter !
ference" In reply TO a second attempt in |
the same direction, John rather insolently |
suggested, You Jest sit still, Mr.. |
foote, until | pour the medicine |
into you," which was followed by a |
yell from the Africans. The chairman at |
last succeeded in suppressing John, or at |
least induced him TO sit down. This was |
followed by rush on the part of Johns |
TO leave the hall, causing great |
confusion, during which the resolutions
were put to the meeting and adopted. Part |
Of those who had left the hall then returned.
and speeches were made by Judge Law
renee and Daniel Watkins, (colored,) both |
Of whom regretted the riotous conduct of
he disturbers, and declared themselves un-
equivocally in favor of franchise extension.
litter which the meeting adjourned amid |
Iuiet and good order. ''............ |
As our anxiety is to do the Governor the
ullest justice, We publish these articles, not
rom the UNION AND AMERICAN. but from
he Bdnher, proposing, if necessary, to add
few words hereafter from our own col
INNS and on our recollection. ra