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

0Etk O1 NAAO 1SOAC6oSCcs
sspuosition to the Nomination of q
congressman for the State at Large.
sueeches by Judge Houk, Hon. HOr-
ace Maynard and Hon. A. A. Free.
man.
At about IL o'clock yesterday morning
the delegates to the Republican State Con-
yention began to make their appearance at
the capitol, and it was not long before the
Fifth Congressional District delegation had
all arrived. When their chairman said to
them, "Are you all here? ?" they answered:
awe are" when he replied in stentorian
tone of voice, otis WE'LL" and they were
Immediately marched into the committee
room where they were consulted as to what
they had better do about the matters in
hand, whereupon Enos Hopkins, of David
son, arose and said:
l have no personal feelings as to the re-
suits of this convention, either one way or
the other, but L think it would not be
advisable for lis to think of putting
any candidates in the field at present.
Andrew johnson and Gen. Cheatham
are the candidates for the Office of Congress
man from the State at large, and since
both have declared for Greeley, nothing re-
mains for us to do but to stand one side
and see them secure this State for Grant
and Wilson by large majority. Now is
our time to split and scatter to the winds
the Democratic party. The question in
this State is not, are you going to vote for
Grant or Greeley, but, are you going to
vote for johnson or Cheatham We need
and must have the State Legislature in or
der to succeed; our necessities demand it.
IL we have a nominee for Governor, we
might succeed in electing him, but to nomi-
nate Congressman in opposition to john
son or Cheatham will do us no good.
Mr.. Peacock, of Sumner-It is impossi-
BILE to unite the two candidates for Con-
gress who are now in the field, for the ami
mostly that now exists between them will
continue up to the time of the election, and
they may succeed in killing each other,
which is Just what we all would like to see.
Mr.. Woodcock, of wilson, care not
what arguments you may bring to bear,
gentlemen, am in favor of making nom.
ination of the whole State ticket, Con-
gresham at large included. prolonged
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by the colored delegates
1t was then unanimously adopted Dy
them, that full nomination be made By
the convention, and that Col. Baylis, Of
Robertson, Col. Peacock, of Sumner, and
Mr.. Prosser, Of Davidson, be appointed to
confer with the several delegates in the
other districts relative to the feeling that
existed among them. AfCer little small
talk in regard to the probable candidates,
the delegates issued forth from the COM
mittee room, knowing smile resting plac-
idly on the faces of the darker portion.
The convention was then called to order,
not however until the eolored band had
given them practical demonstration of the
fact that music hath q magic power. ThCs.
A. KercheVal, the chairman of the Repub-
lican State Executive Committee, then said
that the convention had met persuant to a
call issued by the State Executive Com
mittee, and as the chairman of said COM
mittee he called them to order, and would
suggest that the Hon. Thos. II. Caldwell,
of Bedford, be appointed temporary char
man. After Mr.. Caldwell took his seat the
convention opened with prayer by the Rsv.
DR.. Patton. When he had finished, the
band played orally round the Flag Boys
COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT oRGANIzA-
TON.
Capt. Williams, of Smith county, moved
that a committee en- organization be ap
poipted, composed Of one maHber FROM
each Congressional district. Carried, where
upon the chair appointed the following com
mittee:
First district, Geo. Grisham.
Second district, Sam Bard.
Fourth district, ". 7. Elliott.
Sixth district, G. W. Blackburn.
Seventh district, n. +. Hood.
Eighth district, Perry Rodgers.
Ninth district, r. A. Patterson.
Aresoiution was offered by Gen. Smith
of Shelby, authorizing the Secretary to issue
certificates of attendance to tbs properly
accredited delegates. Adopted.
G. w. Phillips, of Bedford, moved thu
the Hon. Mr.. Trimble address the meetin
during the absence from the room of the
Committee on Organization and Mr.. Trim
bic responded briefly.
Ex-Gov. Sam Bard, chairman OF the
Committee on Permanent Organization
stated that the committee had recommended
Judge II. 81. Harrison as President, and II
Sc doing the choice was so unanimous by
the committee that Judge Harrison's opin
| ion had not been consulted. The commit
tee also recommended as Secretaries VIM
Rule of Knoxville, VIM. a. Gavett of Da
wilson, and DIR. a. w. Hawkins Of Carroll
On motion the report of the Committee
was unanimously adopted.
Judge Harrison then assumed the chau
and made short speech in substance S:
follows:
Gentlemen of the Convention: | an
deeply grateful TO you for the honor you
have bestowed upon me, and trust shall
be able to preside with deliberation oyei
the sentiments you have came here to dis
cuss. There is growing feeling all 0Vel
the State as TO what will be the result o
this Convention to-day. l hope; trust and
feel that this Convention will be harmO
NOUS one, and that the feelings borne TO
ward o.e' aa4.dtber will be those OF friend
ship and not animOsity. 1 ash that ali
you will strive to arrive at correct conclu-
sions in the relations which are so import
ant to our State aud this great nation
There never Was a time in the history o
the Republican party in the State OF Ten
nessee, when Sd much was at stake. 1
is an era in the history of the party
that promises such glorious results, II VIZ
only will act wisely. Fhe question of ma
tional parties and State parties is one tha'
demands our mature consideration in the
present condition of things. | trust that
we shall be able to assert the supremacy o.
the Republican party in this State at the
corning election in manner that Will re
doiind tG our credit. Now, gentlemen, !
must call upon you to aid me as the presld
ing officer of this convention. Again thank
ing you for the honor you have done me,
ask that you will at once proceed to busl
mess.
Alfred Menefee, (col.) moved that
Committee on Credentials be appointed
consisting Of one member from each Con
gressional district. Carried,
Hon. James Mullins of Bedford, ste
ted that there was measure to be COZ
sidered which involved the interest of To
party, which was whether the Convention
desired full or partial nomination of th'
ticket. He therefore moved that the chat
appoint committee of three to ascertain
whether il was tie sense of the Conven
tional delegates to nominats a full ticke
f consisting of Congressman for the State al
large, Governor and Elector. The dele
gates were then requested to present thei
names.