The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-12-13
HONORED TO THE END.
A Large Crowd Of Citizens Assem-
bic ana Pass Suitable Resolu~
tions in regard to Jefferson
DaYia' Death.
IaYA Ueath.

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with Gen. r. P. Nicely in the
chair. Rev. Edward WOoten Of
the Episcopal church, opened the
meeting with an appropriate prayer
for the dead chief and invoked d.
vine blessings upon the bereaved |
family. On motion, Hugh Williams
was elected secretary. The follow
ing resolutions offered by Capt. A.
4. McNeal, were unanimously |
adopted.
At a meeting Of the citizens of Harde- !
man county, Tennessee, held at the court |
house of said county in Bolivar, on Dec |
IL, 1889, being the day fixed for the fu-
neral of Jefferson Davis, now lying dead
ut New Orleans, La:
Resolved, This meeting of the citizens
of Hardenan Co, Tennessee, assembled |
to-day in the courthouse at their county
aeat, in Bolivar, has the full assurance of
a patriotic conscience that the people of
no section, state or county within the linn
its OF our United States feel more hon
est obligation TO earnestly support and
faithfully defend our common govern
ment and institutions; and while recOg-
MIXING in fullest measure past differences
of opinion, and accepting with fraternal
philosophy and entirely the results and
final determination of those differences,
we give emphasis to our past and present
relation to our dead chieftain without
malice 10 any, but in duty and in truth.
Resolved, That we recognize and hold
iu grateful and sacred remembrance the
faithful and devoted services of Jefferson
Davis, as the chosen representative of the
late Confederate States of America, We
bear cheerful and willing testimony to the
great character of our chosen chief in the
war between the states. Knowing and
feeling in fullest measure his honesty, in
tegrity and earnest devotion to the cause
he led, and we earnestly and emphatically
assert that in that struggle he was the
representative of the people of the states,
Joining in the act of secession, and assO-
Grated together as the Confederate States
of America; and that his responsibility
was the responsibility of his constituency,
and we repudiate utterly, speaking ss
part of that constituency, Ony default In
duty on the part of Mr.. Davis or his con-
stituents under the compact of union with
the difference of construction then exist
ing.
Resolved, That we fully understand
aud unreservedly approve Mr.. Davis pO-
sition in not applying for pardon or re-
moval of disabilities to ou- government.
He was our chosen chief and representa-
tive In the war between the states In the
conflict of opinion the settlement made
by the sword was reached, and Is honest
ly accepted by us, and will be faithfully
and honestly supported. Yet, we as
people owe no apology, nor will we make
any, and whatever may have been allow
ed 20 individu ais, Mr.. Davis as our rep
resentative could make no application for
pardon and We approve his course in not
doing so.
Resolved That we render grateful and
appreciative sympathy to his family for
all that he has borne for US, and we join
with all his constituency in assuming the
burden and responsibility with which he
is charged. We repudiate any charge
OF default against him, either in duty to
the Union or to the Confederate States.
The chosen leader of cause which failed
has much to bear aud may be charged
with much dereliction, but when his con-
stituency, twenty-five years after failure,
approve his life and efforts, il is a full
and perfect answer to all detraction.
Resolved, We are especially gratifed
that the press of Tennessee has appealed
20 the press of the states once united az
the constituency of Mr.. Davis, to Join in
an effort to build a monument to his
memory; and in sight of the monument to
the Confederate dead in our courtyard
now draPed in mourning, We approve this
effort and urge that the press take up the
matter and erect the monument as early
as may be, at a point TO be agreed upon
after consultation with the family OF Mr..
Davis.
After reading the resolutions,
Captain McNeal paid a glowing tri-
butte to the memory of the deceased
complimenting his ability as states
man aud soldier, his purity of char
acter and his courage in maintains
ing his convictions. Spoke of his
devotion to duty; SAID he was a pa
triot and christian. He has been
called a lraitor, but did he ever
betray friend or principle? No;
and to-day thousands of gray haired
veterans aud their children are as
sembling to pay the last sad tribute
90 his memory.
Cant. r. II. Wood spoke at some
length ana IN feeling terms OF Mr..
Davis. Said he was great man
both to rule and govern, that he
filed every position with honor and
or.,dit and showed himself superior
a. those around HIM; an accomplish
al gentleman and a fine scholar.
Spoke IN complimentary terms OF ms
record in Mexico and sa,d 'h a. the
principles he contendeo 'O' wiz i've
forever. N
Judge james Fen'fess "" 80 - -.