Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-08-31
Sullivan County Republican Meeting.

AT a meeting of the Republicans of Sui
livan county at Arcadia, August 18th, 1872
the following proceedings were had:
On motion Jugde James G. Hicks was
called to the chair and Joseph Lynn re
questeG to act as Secretary; aud, after the
object of the meeting had been explained
the chairman proceeded to appoint com
| mittee for the purpose of drafting resolu-
| tions expressive of our views, and to select
delegates to attend our State Republican
| Convention that meets at Nashville on
the 4th proximo. The committee made
the following report which was by accla-
nation accepted and adopted:
| ResoEued, That we the Republicans OF
Sullivan county, in convention assembled,
hereby re-affirm and re-pledge ourselves to
| the principles of the Republican party
principles that saved us as nation in the
| dark hours of '64, that-gave us the victory
| of '6S, and will again crown us yictors
| in ~ despite the Vaccinations, wiles,
and schemes of former friends.
Resolved, That we, in the sincerity of
our hearts, rejoice that soon again we will
have the opportunity Of adding another
slight testimonial to our hOnored Chief
Magistrate for his services as chivalrous,
sagacious and brave commander OF our
armies, and as gallant knightly and
magnanimous conqueror of our brave but
fallen foes, in that day that tried mem ssouls;
and, too, for his wise, economical and be-
nign administratiOn-an administration
that makes us, with our little all, so per-
fectly secure !. and we pledge for Grant and
Wilson Republican vote unheard of in
Sullivan county.
Resolved, That as we have ever admired
the patriotic course of that moral, Christian
gentleman, the Hon. Horace Maynard,
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strongest token of our regard forhis blame
less, unalterable patriotism, devotion and
integrity, we direct our delegates, and
those representing us. to use all laudable
means to secure his nomination as our next
GubernatOrial standard bearer.
Resolved, That our delegates, or those
representing us, be instructed to cast the
vote of this county, for that pure and spot
less patriot, Maj. A. III. Pettibone, as our
choice for the Congressional candidate for
the State at large, for in him we recognize
all the elements of the patriot, the states
man and the gentleman.
Resolved, That as our choice for Repub-
lican elector for the State at large, we men,
ton the name of Hon. A. A. Freeman, of
whom we,know but little personally, but in
his words we note the ring of an honest
man and true Republican.
Resolved, That in the event all the dele
gates named should fail to attend the State
Convention, then either Capt. VIM. Rule
or Capt. A. J. Kicks are authorized and
requested to cast the vote of Sullivan coun-
ty: and having the fullest confidence in
their answering Republican fidelity, We
leave them free and untrammelled to vote
as their sense of right may dictate, regard
less of the above resolutions.
RESOLVED, That the following delegates
be appointed to represent us in the con-
vention Capt Thomas Easley, David
Wolford, James A Mel, John Fain,
Frederick Sturm, Robt w Easley, Will
liam Roller, DR. William Hale, Henry
Churchwell, William Carroll, Esq, Ohm
Depew, Esq, Adam Moody, John Holt,
John L Pile, Esq, Lewis III LESLEY, Eli
Anderson. III Crawford Fain, DR. William
G Jones, James Wood, Samuel Pcarel, DR.
George E Patton, Joseph Ketron, r. P.
Colt, David Willard, George Weylen,
Will H Fain and Capt William Morton.
Resolved, That the officers of this con-
vention be added to the list of delegates,
and that copy of these proceedings be
furnished the Knoxville Daily and..W eekly
CHRONICLE, with the request that they
publish them.
On motion, the convention adjourned
sine die. JAS. G. HICKS, Chairman.
JOSEPH LYNN, Secretary.