Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-06

dress to the People OF the state.
Tbs Electors for President and Vie
President reassembled yesterday mornin.
At the capitol, and Unanimously adopted th,
following
ADDRESS.
The Electoral College of Tennessee wa,
chosen by the people Of the Stste to cas-
their vote for Horace Greeley for President
and for b. Grstz Brown for Vice Presi
dent of the United States for the ensuing
term Of feur years. By an unexpected dis
pensation of Divine Providence they have
been deprived of the power Of executing
She sacred trust con6ded to them. This
sad bereavement demands OF this body
something more than mere silent vote
IL is proper that we should review the cam
paign aud recall the character and virtues OF
Ghe illustrous man who has left his history
10 the care of his countrymen and posteri-
-, and hus present to the people of the
State our reasons for the responsibilities
re have assumed.
Far from recalling sgsin the unpleasant
personalities Of the campaign, which were
so nobly avoided by the illustrious citizen
whose loss we deplore, we will revert to the
great principles for which the people Of
Tennessee Cast their suffrage, and which
are essential TO the preservation of civil lib
taIty and the framework OF our matchless
z1Tm Of government. They have been SOL
emnly impressed with the conviction that
Ehe a. Lministration wss pursuing a policy
calculated to sap the foundations of person
= and public virtue, Of those sound politi-
al maxims taught by the sages, and defend
ed 10y the blood Of our fathers, accompanied
with series OF measures subversiye of The
CC8stitation and tending toward the in
sugaratiOn Of fundamental changes in the
action and spirit of the government, an IN
Just sectional policy, hostile to the charac-
Ger and interests of large and important
section Of the Republic
In the history Of American politics there
has been no more substantial difference in
1he objects and spirit Of the opposing par
ties, The friends of true Republican doc
Jrines, of generous and impartial justice, Of
national patriotism, of au elevated and hon
Orable standard of public virtue and intelli-
Zence, Of equal rights and privileges for all
American citiz5Ds, Of fraJernal affection
among the whole people, Of rigid economy
lsud more dignifed atesmanship, placed
lie name of Horace Greeley at the head of
their ticket as the exponent OF their faith.
Since the election this eminent citizen has
died. This sad dispensstion Of Providence
has devolved unexpected responsibilities
upon the Electors of the State. They have
been called by the laws of their country to
act without consultation with the people
who confided in them the responsible trust.
At the very hour that the afflicted nation
was committing the body Of our departed
leader to its last solemn resting place, the
Electors of the States have been required 10
cast their votes for President and Vice Pres
ident.
In this hour of afliction Il became the
duty of the Electors TO vote for some cili-
zen Who had been faithful TO the cause and
had labOred for the success of our great
representation. The name Of the Hon.
Thos. a. Hendricks of Indiana, seemed
from all the lights in our possession to be
most acceptable to the people of Tennessee.
we have, in obedience 10 this conviction,
cast The unanimous vote Of the State
for hun for President, and for Gov. B.
Grs Brown for Vice President.
Whilst we low il humble reverence TO
The Chastening hand of Providence, We can
not but regret wi bout refer5nCe to our
inability u cast our vote for Horace Gree eley,
emiaently the child of America institutions.
Bzf0re closing this short address We desire
TO utter few words over the grave Of our
departed brother. II is useless to revert to
he history of name familiar 10 every
household from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Ocean. For a quarter of a century il has
been connected with every question inter
l,a al of hmm 1ar1fFr
Eiis history is recorded in higher intelli.
gancc, nObler aspirations, increased happ-
ssess, iiber ', fraternity and equality realized
smerg all those that dwell upon the soil of
.Ie Rypublic.
he was the heir TO poverty, cruel and op-
1.ras sive; to a great understanding, warm,
."7irg humanity, and generous aspirations
g ms brother man. Through life he mas
aeen The cesseless friend OF the poor, the
siu YsuiOif and hro'her of his race, He
BIAS "a the humble ana oppressed 10 inde-
zen aEce and happiness. His life is an
Cr.al monument, directing the aspiring
Fou.a TO useful pursuits, to prosperity aud
fame.
FieDdess and penniless, he bravely
rev aside every obstsc, ,eth2t opposed his
Gpv ard march, and tore from his limbs the
isttcTs Of poverty and placed bis name
among the front ran Of the worlds re-
owned intellects. He has left an indel
tie oppression upon the politics, literature,
lis and sciences Of the great age in which
re lived and labored.
q Industry and activity knew 10 equal;
.lJm boyhoOd to ripe old age he took neith-
rc,5 nor relaxation. Others enjoyed
rOr,s ard pleasures;his caasless naturs had
30 ju3 70 divert from its great mission.
lie Vas man of iucCrrup.ibie private
morals, strictly and sternly temperate, pune
,gal ID an instant in all mis- engagements,
suy ng himself time for refreshments to
lld! his duties, a devoted, sympiyhlsing
is1and, tender aud loving father, a son
10 never forgot the obligations due to his
Tars als, and the good Samaritan TO human
=. Time fOrbids recital of his fruitful
nd ayentful life, which is embalmed in all
tie useful ana great reforms that have
blessed the epoch that gave him birth.
Wth sorrow and pride Wa bid adieu TO
the rreat genius ofIndustry and Sympathy.
'ghe liberal American will everywhere
.rOr~a bis loss and honor his memory. The
ae south, for whom he has spoken gener-
ms words Of loving justice, will cherish
'is memory in grateful reverence. |
/ lew Of this sad loss to the Nation and
J. an suity,
Resolved, by the Electors chosen by the
- 10 vote for Horace Greeley, That
',a lave heard with iHexpressibie sorrow Of
i-5 siIlic,ing death, In him the Nation
s Inst wiss, brave, generous, loving
S atc nan; literature and philosophy ali
on ment; labor and humanity their most
..vo.ed and able advocate; the South a
nerous friend, aud his bereaVed children
p gu3e and support.
Tat We teuder our sorrowing country
~, and his sfilicted family, the assurance |
Vi ou- heartfelt sympathy.
That a copy of these resolutions be for
varG 70 the family Of the deceased.
JOSEPH S FOWLER,
JOHN WILLIAMS,
W. a, QUARLES,
JOHN L HELMS,
JAMES II. THOMAS,
A. l.. SPEARS,
JAMES II. LEWIS,
\. n. Cox,
JOSIAH X. HUBBARD, !
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