Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-05

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Smith county by delegation.
Sullivan county by VIM. Rule, proxy.
Sumner county by delegation.
Upton county by delegation.
Union county by L. G. Houk, proxy.
Warren county by delegation.
Washington county by delegation.
Wayne county by delegation.
White county by Parker-proxy.
Wilson county by delegation.
Williamson county by delegation.
Judge Houk then continued his remarks.
William Spence asked him to read all of
the letter from Mr.. Edmunds. Mr. Houk
said he would cheerfully give the remain
ing part of the letter which he was reading
as Mr.. Spence would receive no more COM
fort from it than he did from the negro
meeting and convention of darkieS he,
Spence, attempted to organize down in
county. The letter was then read
as follows:
HOUK'S LETTER.
UNION REPUBLICAN, EXECUTIVE CON-
MITTEE, WASHINGTON CITY, '72.-Gov.
Sam Bard: In view of the several CONVEX
sations with yourself and others, desire to
say that our friends here concur in the opin-
ion that if Grant Democrat of high char
acter and qualifications should be brought
out for Governor, it would be wise on the
Part of Republicans to accept him, unless
there are reasons to the contrary not known
to us. j. NJ. EDMoNDs.
Yardley, (colored) Of Knoxville, made
speech opposing full nomination.
Moses z. johnson, (colored) of David
son county, spoke in favor Of full nomi-
ton.
Col. Tom Waters stated thai he arose to
make a motion as measure of reconcilia-
ton. He thought if the Republican party
acted prudently in the convention, it would
rebound to the credit of the Republican
party at the November election. BE showed
what benefits were gained by making no
nomination. Two candidates, one john
son and the other Cteatham man would
run in every county for the State Legisla-
ture, which had to redistrict the State into
ten Congressional districts. The Republic
can party would gain majority in the Lee
gislature, and thereby gain five Congress
men. This was to be gained by electing
johnson or Cheatham.
he moved in lieu of the resolution, which
was the report of the Committee of Con
ference, that only candidate for Governor
and a candidate for Elector for the State at
large be made.
Mr.. Tiliman, of the Fourth Congressional
District, made a few remarks, urging
friendly and conciliatOry course. He
wanted to nominate candidates for Cover
nor and Elector. He thought the colored
men should establish friendly relations
with the white men among whom they had
to live. All Democrats should be received
into the party, and hands clasped across
the bloody chasm. This was being done
in New York, where the Republicans were
running aformer Democrat, Gen. Dix, who
was an honest man. From letter he re-
ceiyed from Simon Cameron yesterday, be
thought the Republicans would carry New
York.
Hardly had Mr.. Tillman taken his seat
when several cried out, 81 am opposed to
that" and Jacob Brown (white), Of Frank
lin county, made fiery onslaught, referred
passionately to that part of Mr.. Tillman's
remarks which said that if no nonination
was made by the Republican party the col
ored men would have an opportunity of
voting for Grant at the polls in November,
the white men would be glad to get them
there, whereas under other circumstances
IA nomination being made] they would en-
deayor to keep as many OF the coiored
members of the party as DO 'sible from the
ballot-box. This he denounced passionate
" as unworthy the Republican party and OF
being mentioned at this late date and in a
Republican convention.
Mr.. ITrimbIe moved to lay both motions
on the table.
A.G. Sharp made a motion TO take the
vote by counties on Mr.. Trimble's motions.
Some discussion ensued and gentleman
called for order.
The chair ruled that the house was
highly disorderly, because of its members
standing thickly on the floor.
Some one said the motion to vote by
calling counties was Withdrawn.
Mr.. Trimble said it was getting late and
this mode Of voting would require much
time.
Judge Houk said the mo.iJl was with
drawn provided the counties should be
called if the vote was close Or if they de-
sired it. The vote was called and response
made.
A. G. Sharp, Of Chattanooga, said they
had come here to oppose gubernatorial and
congressional nominations. The party
would be imperilled if the nomination was
made, and they being in a minority wanted
to 60 by the record to see who brought
about the ruin.
Judge Houck said the question Of nomi-
nation involved she life and death of the
Republican party, and he wanted the coun-
ties called so as to see who has caused the
death Of the party.
Mr.. Trimble said: "The keeping OF the
Republican party is not IN your hands
Cmeaning Judge Houck) nor in mine"
Some discussion arose as to the right OF
voting by counties when the question had
been voted on Utud oO0e.
The chair ruled that it was in order to
take the vote by counties, as this was
agreed to when the gentlemen agreed to let
the question go before the house.
Col. Waters move that the vote be taken
separately on each of the resolutions being
laid on the table.
1t was asked that the basis of representa-
ton be made known.
Judge Houk moved that the convention
adjourn until nine O'Clock to-day, so as to
give the members time TO consult and
agree-logt:
Judge Houk then moved that as the basis
of representation was unknown, a CON-
mittee be appointed to determine the same.
The ruling of the chair, relative to the
calling of the votes by counties, was asked
for.
The Chair said he ruled that the gentle
man had right to take the vote by eoun-
ties.
Judge Houk continued his remarks, and
the Secretary sent gentleman after the
records determining the basis of represen-
tation.
The Chair said be would suggest the pro-
priety of the band playing until the con-
yention was ready for business.
Several stated that they were not ready
for this vet. The band struck up
"PUT Me IN MY LITTLE ED"
but nlayed only a minute in soft low strain,
by Which time the Committee on
RESOLUTIONS
read the following:
We, the representatives of the Repubi-
can party Of Tennessee, in convention as
sembled, adopt the following platform OF
principles and resolutions;
l. Resolved, That we adopt and ratify
the platform of principles adopted by the
Republican party in convention assembled
at Philadelphia 9th of May last.
2. That we heartily and cordially approx
ed of the nominations made by that con-
yention of the Office of President Grant for
reelection to the Office of President, and
Hon. Henry Wilson for the Office Of Vice
President of the United States, and pledge