The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-29


PLANTATION AND REAFFIRMATioN OF TIN cRrrrES-
DEN RESOLUTIONS, ETC.
WASHINGTON June %, 1862
meeting held this afternoon in accordance with
the invitation announced yesterday Of the
tive members Of Congress- in tho hall or the House OF
Representatives Hon. John j. Crittsnden of Kentucky
in the chair and Mr. Cox OF Ohio acting as Secretary
At the previous meeting Messrs Srittenden wickifs
Richardson, Bddle and Cox appointed committee
to prepare resolutions, and Mr. Wickfe now presented
series for the consideration Of the meeting.
Several Of eresoutions gave rise to discussion
principally with reference to their phraseoogy during
which
Mr. MESziEs of Kentucky, said he was not disposed to
assert that If the Conscation and Emancpa
bills should become laws he would have little hope Of
speedy termination OF the No; his hope was In
the people, TO whom, in such case, no would appeal
from the lawmakers.
Mr. JOHNSON of Psnns said Il seemed to him that
the hope Of the gentleman from Kentucky that tho
people would rspudate the laws but If such laws shall
be passed the presumption that they will be en-
forced.
Mr.. MrNzEs explained to the effect that his meaning
that they would not be approved by the people
suffered to remain the statute books.
Mr.. ALLEN, Of Ohio, looked the emancipation and
him tha. The Sorder free states had more to dread from
the scheme Of emancipation than the border slave States
Mr.. STEELE, of New York; said it was not generally
the resolutions OF very important character he
suggested that their further be postponed
Members who sympathzed with the object OF this meet
ing should have opportunity Of participating in these
deliberations.
Conversation then ensued involving the propriety Of
postponement, which was adversely decided though not
Mr. RcARpsox OF Illinois, expressed the opinion that
If the authority OF the is to be
restored It must be BY saying to the great MASSES at the
South You have done wrong; lay down your arms and
you shall not be touched" He was in favor Of saying
this dccisvely.
Mr.. BIDDLR, Of Pennsylvania thought they should bo
guarded and not express any particular means OF
citation.
Mr. RICHARDSON further explanation said he was in
favor Of applying the halter to the leaders Of the robe
Mr. WHITE of Ohio, wanted the language of the reso.
lutions 50 plain that there could be no mistake.
Mr.. HOLMAN, Of Indiana. said that he was national
The country could stand on the Crttenden rcsolu
tons heretofore adopted by the House to the object
and purposes of tho war better than others. The
time for offering an amnesty has not yet come. When
tho authority of the government is reesabshed every
where, then we should adopt wagnanmous and liberal
policy towards those who have not been leaders in the
rebellion.
Mr.. ALLEN, OF Ohio, was sick and tired Of bearing
about confscatng property. When he saw acts stmu-
lated by personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT committed, and Major
General withdrawing from his command because he
thought he did not occupy as high position he de-
served he confessed be discovered no indications OF
speedy close of the He incidentally said the lead
of the rebellion should suffer the extreme penalties Of
the law.
Mr. MALLORY, of Kentucky. wanted tho resolutions OK
pressed in plain He opposed to genoralities
Mr. PHELPS OF Missouri, after adverting the resolu.
ton declaring that such punishment should be ia
actcd upon such Of the guilty leaders will satisfy
public justice, &C, suggested amendment that
our government should adopt such wise measures Of
clemency will tend 10 bring back cordial reconca-
ton and peace TO the whole country"
This agreed TO.
Mr.. HAIL. Of Missouri, believed that if tho abolition
lists should succeed in their conscaton and emancpa
ton schemes thoy would produce embarrass.
in the prosecution Of the war; but he should not
to struggle for the maintenance OF tho consttu
and n n
the judiciary
Mr. HOLMAN thought If these schemes were not 70.
buked there would be but little hopes for the country.
Mr. ROLLINS OF Missouri, was ready TO vote for and
sign the resolutions Although this party
meeting are, he said laying the foundation an or.
ganzaion which great moral and political
influence upon the country.
Mr. FoUKE OF Illinois, regarded this Of the most
important meetings held here for similar
to those suggested by the gentlemen who had preceded
him.
The resolutions were then all adopted in an amenied
form as follows
Feeling the great weight Of responsibility members
Of Congress we have met in no party spirit for any
ns osss eth nsr we msy sss
trys fate and We have the following conclusions
Resolved That the constitution and the Union and tn,
laws must be preserved and maintained IN all their
ana s &c a ns e
our duty to vote fur all measures necessary and proper
Resolved, That the true interests Of the country well
acts s a1
proper the complete suppression The rebellion
of ths Union together BY the
o me ons y s Of can
the exclusive sphere aud duty Of the States order
ion therefore h.. the os 'e rs
s: s
na S b.@ .s or .asrs
exercise q these and rights Tor Time Be-
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powers, dsnties mmanites which properly Belong e
that the pesen, war; as svowed by the Pre-
sident and Congress- and understood by the people,
he and hs
tor the Union and 9TH, The Ssmand for that purpose only
tona party objects inspired and united in
A. a sss nes
and most patriotic ever knownsprug At ones into The
government Under these circumstances II would in our
chan scer or direction to the war for The aceopishmsn
any other than It's first great purpose and especially for the
Ks:Olyed That Tho many and gIsa, Victories iatel,
men give Us The pleasing that our Scpcrabe cr
guilty. public s
and upon such others have made themselves
Is our opinion tina, our govelnmen should adopt Wis,
enen sn % w hs co back
solved, That the doctrines the seccssonists and
alike ss to he naT ana Nc %
with the peace and unity of the country. The
already involved US in cruel civil war and the o,herhe
abotonissw leave TO the country but little hope OF
speedy restoration OF the Union peace IL the
OF conscation, emancipation and other
which they have lately carried and
carry through the House of Representatives. b. enacted
into the form Of laws and remain unebuked by the people
RESOLVED ThaL Congress has no power to deprive any
PRISON OF his property for criminal offence that
has been rst duly convicted Of the offence by the
verdict OF jury and that all acts Of Congress like those
lately passed by the House of Representatives which assume
forfeit the estates for offences OF
which they have been coveted uron trial by jury
are and lead 70 oppression and tyranny
Is justification for such acts that the
the prosecution Of the rebellion atrocity
nor Is there any such ~ State necessity know
10 government or laws
Resolved That the foregoing resolutions In erpana.
ton and reanrmance Of the resolution passed
session OF the present Congress known the Ctendrn
Resolution, and which declared THAT this wagcd
on our part any spirit Of oppression nor for purpose
conquest subJugaton the purpose overthrow
ing or interfering with the rghs Of States
end and maintain the supremacy Of the constitution
the Unon with all the dignity equality rights
Of the several States unimpared and
objects are accomplished the ought TO cease"
committee was appointed TO supsrntcnd the publ.
cation or and procuring signatures TO- the resolutions
Thera war about Ave uaau, baro