Maryland free press., 1863-02-13
New Jersey ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ss.. .,.-.H Resolutions - eial..it.J15 u

Mr.. Randolph, I, of Hudson, introduced q joint
series ofrosolutions in the Senate of New Jer-
soy on Wednesday sftefnoon, of which the
following is a synopsis: ''-.' ~ 80
The first recitss the pledges made by Colt
gress on the 25th day ofJuly, 1861, in which,
anon aother things, it was declared that the
war is not waged for conquest or subjugation
or for the purpose ofinterfering with the rights
or established institutions of tho States, but
to maintain and defend tho suprsma of the
Constitution. .-kiti the rights laad, equality
under it, unimpairedi and that al soon as these
objects shall be accomplished, the war ought
to cease. Relying on these assurances. New
Jersey had freely and fully, without ae6ndi-
.tions and without delay, contributed her sons
and means to the. assistance Of the Federal
| Government. .l ta.- 'r la et, qij ,--
The second resolution urges upon the Presi.
dent and Congress a return and adherence to
the original policy of the Administration as
the only means, under the blessings Of God,
by which the adhcring States can be re-unitel
in action the Union restored, and the nation
saved. ~ ."..t I'd. .is" 30 tF!r .nJ t-.i"
Third, That it is the deliberate sense of the
people Of New Jcrsay that the war pow or
within the limits of the Constitution is ample
and that all assumption of fpOwcr, under what
ever plea, beyond that conferred by the Con-
stitution, is without warrant or authority. and
if continued, will finally encompass the de
struction of the liberties of the people and
the death of the Republic.
And, therefore, to the end that in any event
the maturcd and deliberate sense of The people
of New Jersey may be known and declared,
we, the Representatives., in Senate and Cen
cral Assembly convened, do, in their name
and in their behalf, make unto the FedcrEi
Government this our solemn protest aelaEiisst
the war being wagcd for unconstitutional on
partizan purposet; against war for the puf-
pose of suhjugation, with q view of reducing
the instrgent States to Territorialcondition;
against proclamations, under the plea of milf
tary necessity, by which personsin the States
or Territories sustaining the Federal Govern
ment, and beyond the necessary military
law; against all arbitrary arrests, and the sus-
pension of Tie Writ of hd5ras corpus in the
stateS ana Territories sustaining the Federal
Government; against the creation of new
tho co,afiscatiSh and seizure of property With
out judicial process; against tho power assum'
el in the proclamation If ths President made
January J., 1S63,,by which the slaves are set
free; against every exercise Of power ttpon
the part of the Federal Government not clear
ly given and expressed In the Constitution.
Fourth. While New Jersey has promptly
yielded to the calls Of the Government, it has
been out of mo lurking animosity to the South,
nor with disposition to deprive her people
of their rights or property, but simply to
assist in maintaining the Federal Constitution
but at no time has she not been willing to ter
inmate the war peacefully and honorably.
The fifth resolution deems the suggesting of
plans for peace inexpcdient until some assu-
RANGES are given that such plans and efforts
would not be misconstrued, but he accepted
by the South as a means of settlement, honora-
BILE alike to both tontending parties. ..f...,.
These resolutions may be regarded as the
sentiments of tiig Legislature, and will, no
doubt, be adopted.