Friday, December 17, 2010

The Tennessee Union Convention – Large And Influential Gathering

NASHVILLE, May 12.

A special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette says:

The State Union Convention, for which a call signed by one hundred of the leading men of Tennessee, who have become disgusted with the rebellion, had been recently circulated, according to advertisement, assembled at the Capitol to-day.  As was anticipated, from the high standing of the men with whom the movement originated, the meeting was large and enthusiastic.  Delegates were present from all parts of the Sates.  Ex-Governor William P. Campbell presided.  The Convention sat from eleven to four in the day, and will meet again to-night.  The Committee on resolutions offered one that the people of Tennessee return to their allegiance; another inviting the assistance of all good citizens to that end; a third to appoint a committee to confer with the government for the release of Tennessee prisoners, on condition of their returning to their allegiance; a fourth, complimentary of the national soldiers for their forbearance, moderation and gentle conduct.  Addresses were made by Governor Campbell; Mr. Wesenor, of Bedford county; Wm. B. Stokes of DeKalb; Edward Booker of Bedford; Wm. Polk of Mearing; G. S. Brien of Nashville; Governor Johnson and others.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 24, 1862, p. 1

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