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L. C. Cox, Esq., being chosen Secretary.

The Chairman announced the object of the meeting in a few brief and forcible remarks, after which, Resolutions, consisting of the following gentleman: Rev. G.T. Gray, Col. H.C. Hamsted, Ool. James A. Doughty, John S. Ross, E.B. Hudson, Capt. J.N. Ray, M.V. Boren, H.B. Bowling, W.W. Walker, F.H. Dayley, W.H. Whitson, Calvin Adkins, and Maj. Chas. D. McGuffey. The Committee retired, and returning, reported through Jno. S. Ross, Esq, their Chairman, the following resolutions, which were unamimously and emphatically adopted:

WHEREAS, On the morning of last Sabbath, March 7th, 1869, before daylight, the Church and school house building on Freedman's Hill, in Clinton, belonging to the colored people, was destroyed by fire, under circumstances which leave but little doubt that it was the work of an incendiary; and, Whereas, a meeting of the wbite citizens of Clinton and vicinity, without distinction of party ties or political antecedents, has been called to take appropriate action in regard to the outrage; therefore, 

Be it resolved, That, as citizens representing all classes of political opinion, both during and since the war, we denounce the cowardly and infamous crime in unmeasured terms, and consider all persons connected with perpetrating, instigating or countenancing the same, as unworthy members of a civilized community, and dangerous enemies to the peace and good order of society.

Resolved, That while we are grieved and ashamed to be forced to believe that we have in our midst any one capable of such villainy, we are much gratified to know that not a voice is raised in its defense or palliation; and we trust no pains will be spared to visit with the extreme rigor of the law all those who may be shown to be implicated in the action.  Apart from our sympathy with the sufferers by this despicable outrage, we realize the fact that there can be no security for life or property should such a spirit become prevalent, and that the same hand that would apply the torch to a Freedmen's school and church house might readily, guided by personal malice or other cause, if unchecked by the fear of the consequences, destroy the property, public or private, of white men.  As good citizens, without distinction of party, we are all vitally interested in setting the seal of our emphatic condemnation on such villainy.

Resolved, That, although differing widely on political questions connected with the colored people, we unite in commending the general quiet, orderly and proper conduct they have exhibited in this neighborhood, and especially the earnest efforts and great sacrifices they have made to obtain for themselves and their children the benefits of an education; believing, as we do, that education is one of the best and surest means by which they can fit themselves to be good and useful members of the community.

Resolved, That we sympathize deeply with the colored people in their loss, which is greater in account of their scanty means, that we are glad to know that a building has been obtained for the temporary use of their church and school house, and that it is proposed immediately to rebuild their house, and that we desire to aid them in this laudable purpose, and therefore we call upon the Chairman to appoint a Committee to take the names of all persons present who desire to contribute to this object, and the amounts the severally subscribe.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions and the proceedings of this meeting to be furnished to the KNOXVILLE WHIG and Press and Herald for publication. 

On the question of the adoption of the resolutions, Col. H.C. Hamsted, Rev. G.L. Gray, Col. James A. Doughty, Captain James N. Ray, B.F. Perley, and Maj. C.D. McGuffey, addressed the meeting speaking in strong terms of denunciation of the cowardly outrage, and calling upon the meeting to assist the colored people in rebuilding their house.

Rev. John O. Tate, pastor of the colored church, was called upon, and made a few remarks, stating that the colored people had accused no one, but had determined to pray for the perpetrators of the act.

After the adoption of the resolutions, the Chairman appointed a Committee to solicit and receive subscriptions for the purpose of building on the ashes of the burnt structure another house for worship and education for the colored people, and the sum of one hundred and forty dollars was subscribed on the spot, to which more was added after the meeting dispersed.

The meeting was one participated in by citizens of all parties, and characterized by great harmony and unanimity.

After the appointment of the Committee on Subscriptions, the meeting adjourned sine die.

JOHN JARNAGIN, Chairman. 
L.C. Cox, Secretary.