Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-06-13
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son we're the authors are the fundamental princioes OF
the Democratic party thai hcy the vital essence OF
the Constitution, peryadi every line ana provision OF
that instrument and TO deny them would reduce our DO.
litcal tederatiye system 10 anarchy or depotistn
Re~ltea That, under the Constitution, there ia no
power the Federal Government TO coerce the States
or any number OF them, by military force. Ii power oil
coercion exist at ALL it legal power and not military
That the Democratic party, if true 10 its time hon.
oed principles, cannot sustain against sovereign
States; that believe be the duty OF the party TO
proclaim these sentiments boldly that the people may
ee that there is at least political organization which
viii deal honesty, independently and truthfully with
item.
Resolred That the war in lis inception and further
continuance, being contrary to the Constitution must
necessarily fast consume all the elements of Union aud
hence that our duty as citizen obligations as men
aud our relations TO our common Father alike demand
that an end should be put to What is repugnant to The
law, obhorrent TO the humanity and civilization of this
enlightened era, and inconsistent. with toe berignant
| spirit of morality and religion.
ResoiUed That the claim OF dictatorial and unlimited
power under the pretext Of military necessity and the
trial of Citizens in the land or naval forces or In
the miiii IN actual service by Courts martial are NOR
irOus in theory aud execrable 10 practice That il Is
equivalent 10 entire sbrogaton of the Constitution
and the erection in its place Of military despo.ism
Resolced, That We should be unworthy of the name
OF American citizens OF this free and independent State
c'aim the first rank among the sovereign compo ens
Of the American Coniederacy, if we did not protest
against the cowardly de potc, inhuman and occured
act which haa consigned TO Punishment che noble tr-
bune Of the people, Hon. Clement L. Vaandigham; we
protest against il in the name Of liberty in the name Of
| humanity and in the name OF Washin ton. we hope
the people Of Ohio will have the opportunity of pass
condemnation of this act by the election of Mr. yalal
| dighsm IS the next Governor OF the State.
Re'oLUed, That thus believing there be 10 reia-
lie security to persons or property penong this war
and that by its continuance the Government itself will
4 no MT suh cd -, tha
South well as the North alike crumble into gen.
ea ruin and devas alton, we recommend in the name
Of the people that there be a suspension of hostltes
between the conendng armies Of the divided sections
Of oar country, and that Convention of the States
comTo 1T the Confederate States, ard separate Con.
held to finally see and determine IA what manner and
by what mode the contending sections shall be recon.
ced end appealing to the Rner of all for the rectitude
OF intentions, implore those in authority to listen
TO the voice of reason of patriotism aud of Justice
The reading of the address occupied about three.
quarters OF hour, and received with general IA
vor. Amoug'the sentiments oil the audience ELECTED BIZ
the Tea1ing grCans and Kisses for President Lin
coin, Butnfide and Butler cheers for Valandgham and
Mcclellan, hisscs for the Emancipation Proclamation
prolonged aud hearty cheers tor peace groans for mill
ary courts martial OF others and cheers for the propc
sion for Convention to take preliminary steps to Sc
peace The grosns and hisses for the President
ard the cheers for Vallandigham and peace, spe
cially vigorous
On mot on Of Er. Flanders, the resolutions were
adopted after which, Mr. Flanders be alfofthe Com.
miI,ee Invitations, read letters of rrgret for non-
attendance from Hon. Thomas Il. Seymour, of Connec
| tcut Hon. James A. Bayard, of Delaware, and Hon
Willard Salisbury, Of Delaware, all Of which Endorsed
the peace movement and elected unusual APPRECIATION
The speech of Fernando Wood was the bcldest ard
ablest of the occasion. Its may be inferred from
the following reasons which he assigned why the war
should cease:
l. The war should cease, because tshoud never have
commenced, inasnuch there is coerciYe military
in the Federal Gov rnmen against fht States
ahich are sovereign, and in possession of all oser
delegated. II power of coercion exists at al, it's ieg
and GO. military.
q Because there necessity for l.. al mica,
bic adjustment of tie questions in dispute could have
been, and be still, procured on terms Of fairness
aud equality.
8 Because, hoRever legal and Just at the commence
ment it has been diverted tom It's oStensble original
purpose and made war for the abolition Of slavery
aud tue extngushment OF the Sou hern States suc
which, oil course, cOLs quence, subverts the Gov
eminent itself
A. b cause it is made preext for the most outrage
Gus and damnable crimes against tie liberty Of the chi.
zen the rights OF property, and against the form
OF Government under which we have lived.
3. Because it Is creating a stupendous public money
DEBT, which must bear down labor destroy capital and
insly cause national bankruptcy and disnonOr.
g. Because in tie military II is establishing new and
dangerous power, which already overrides the Courts
and the Constitution, and which history teaches when
once firmly established becomes permarent, despnt
aCd " raDnica When military las subverts the evil
law, lberly departs fore err
Z Because there is neither in the civil nor in the
military departments Of Government any man OF men
OF su-iens mental power TO successfully prosecute the
war against the vastly superior statesmen and Generals
of the South.
s. Because the commercial wealth Of the country,
derived from foreign trade aud largely enhanced by
Southern products must gradually disappear ii this war
continGes, As yet, artificial stimulants have supplied
the detection of sound mercantile resources but time
must disspate them, and then will follow reaction ter
| Understandings Id annhiiatDg.
o. Because the popular e. thusiasm necessary TO
duct the war and supply the failing armies has subsidized
Fierce, by draft cannot supply the indispe sable re-
quse. Republicans who have grown up with the Idea
o. personal freedom and right political opinions aud
action caunot be 80 suddenly changed to become
willing instruments OF power, and be used efciualy
against their own convictions OF policy aud righ'.
10 Ard, finally because experience should admonish
US that tie oyer-rung power OF God is against u.s.
We cannot succeed i'll what we have undertaken Hence
every dollar expended is thrown away-evey life lost -
little less than murder-eyery oil aud laid waste is
o much toward national impoverishment and every
days continuance of places additional barrier
between and uuion, and drives another nail ia the
coffin OF the Republic.
PROM Poar HupsoS-So ENGAGEMENT SINCE 1HE 27rH-
THE BBBELs TO BE STARVED OUT.
The following despatch appears in the New Orleans
Era of the ID 1t. IS dated Headquarters l9ih Army
Corps, before Port Hudson, May 2Sth
severe battle was fought here yesterday by the
forces under Major General Banks and the rebel garr
son in Port Hudson.
The loss was considerable both sides, but win fall
Tar short of the first estimate.
Our forces advanced to the enemy'a works, and bod
their position TO day. ~ q. H.
Toe following announcement is appended to tie de-
spa,ch of the Era
"Snce the above despatch written, We have OBJ
tanned the most satisfactory information in regard TO the
progress of the siege of Port Hudson but which, from
prudential motives, we refrain from publishing. Our
,rav raet thar oL- forces