Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-31

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lows: 'H
Nay, more than this, they will not listen to a
proposai for peace which does not offer that
which this Government has no right to ask.
This Administration cannot now save this
Union ifit would. 1t has, by its proclamations,
by Its vindictive legislation, and by displays Of
hate and passion, placed obstacles in its own
pathway which it cannot overcome. It has
transferred it's own freedom OF action by I'M
cor Dstitutionalities. -
1t cannot be said that the failure OF it's policy
is due to the want Of courage and devotion on
the held OF our armies. Never in the history
OF the world have soldiers given up their lives
more freely than have those of the armies
which have battled for the flag OF our Union
In the southern States. The world will hold
that they have done all that armies can do,
and had wise statesmanship secured the fruits
pence in our land. But twhile our soldiers have
desperately struggled to carry our banners
south to the Gulf Of Mexico, even now the Gov
ernment declares, in the edict of q general that
rebellious discomfort has wenaed north ward
to the shores of the great lakes. -. s
In conclusion Mr.. Seymour said: We were
unwilling to opresent an appearance OF factious
opposition, but when we shall have gained
power that official who shall violate one prin-
ciple of law, one single right of the humblest
man in our land, shall be punished by the full
sits in the Presidential chair, or holds a hum
bic Office under our Government. .T f
We had upon this floor touching and
significant proof Of folly. The Administra-
tlon have driven from their support those upon
whom they chiefly leaned at the outset Of the
rebellion. Then their hopes, even fer their
own n @ personal y safety, were upon noble men In
most trying, severed family relationship and
ancient associations to uphold the flag OF our
country. Many of these men are now members
h0u haor rirnr, cnadrr art1
their coun tenances and manifest in their pres.
enoe the high and generous purpose which
animated them; and yet it is true-Great God
tha. 1t should be true-they are strong with q
senle of injustice and ingratitude Of low and
unworthy men, who have insulted and ruined
then and their families, and trampled on their
1tghs by indicative legislation, and through
the agency OF miserable and dishonorable SUBJ
ordilates.
Gentlemen, 1 do trust our proceedings here
will De marked by harmony. I do earnestly
believe we shall be animated by the greatness
OF this occasion. In all probability the future
destiny OF our country hangs upon our action.
Let his consideration inspire us with spirit
God of our fathers, bless us now! Lift us
up shove all personal considerations; fill us
with just idea of the great responsibilities
which rest upon us, and give again to our land
its Union, its peace, and its liberty.
TIE speech was greeted with cheers.
MI. Guthrie, chairman of the committee on
resolutions, stated that several resolutions
offered to the said committee yesterday had
been referred to subcommittee, and that
there was reason to believe they would be
more that there was fair prospect of a har-
monfous conclusion.
After some debate, the convention took a re.
cess till o'clock.
Afternoon Session. .--Ft
The convention reassembled at o'clock.
Mr. Guthrie stated that the Committee on
Resolutions had agreed, and were ready to re-
port. ...e.e.- ar'5
The resolutions Were read as follows:
Resolved, That in the future, as in the past,
we will adhere with answering fidelity to
the Union and the constitution, and insist on
maintaining our national unity the only
solid foundation OF our strength, security, and
happiness as people, and as the framework
OF Government equally conducive to the wei.
fare and prosperity of all the States, both
Northern and Southern.
ResOlued, That this convention does explicit
ly declare, as the sense OF the American peo-
PIE, that, after four years of failure to restore
the Union by the experiment of war, during
which, under the pretence OF military necessi-
ty, or the war power higher than the Consti-
tuition, the Constitution itself has been disre-
garded in every part, and public liberty and
private right alike trodden down, and the ma
ter1al prosperity Of the country essentially i'm
paired. Justice, humanity, liberty, and the
public welfare demand that immediate efforts
be made for the cessation of hostilites, with a
view to an ultimate convention Of all the
States, or other peaceable means to that end,
that, at the earliest practicable moment, peace
may be restored on the basis of the Federal
Union of the States.
Resolred, That the direct interference of the
military authority Of the United States in the
recent elections held in Kentucky, MARYLAND,
missouri, and Delaware, was a shameful
violation of the Constitution, and a repeti.
ti tion OF o., sueh acts In the approaching cleo
non Will be held as revolutionary, and to be
resisted with all the means and power under
our control. .t i....
Resolred, That the aim and object of the De-
mocratic par Ity is to preserve the Federal Union
and the rights OF the States unimpaired and
they hereby declare that they consider Admin.
lstrative usurpation of extraordinary and dan
Rerous powers not granted by the Constitution;
the subversion of the civil by the military law
in States not in insurrection the bitrary mil.
itary arrest, imprisonment trial, and sentence
OF American citizens in States where civil law
exists in full force the suppression of the free
dom OF speech and Of the press; the denial OF
the right OF as ylum; the open and avowed disre-
gard Of State rights; the employment OF unusual
test oaths and the lnterferenc ce with and den ial
CT the right OF the people to bear arms, as CAL
cdlated to prevent a restoration OF the Union,
and the perpetuation of Government "deriv-
ing its just powers from the consent Of the
governed" SIS E.. -. : =,
Resolved, That the shameful disregard Of the
Administration to its duty in respect to our
Fellow. citizens who now are, and long have
been, prisoners OF war, In suffering con.
dltion, deserves the severest reprobation and
scorn alike Of the public and common human.
ity. = =
Resc1ued, That the sympathy OF the Demo.
cratic party is heartily and earnestly extended
to the soldiers OF our army, who are and have
been In the field under the flag OF our country,
and, in the event of our attaining power, they
will receive all the care, protection, regard,
and Kindness that brave soldiers Of the Re-
public have so nobly earned. ~ !
Mr.. Long. of Ohio, offered an amendment. to
come IL after the first resolution, namely, the
first Kentucky resolution OF 1898, drafted by
Thomas Jefferson. Mr.. Long submitted that
now, OF all other times, this resolution affirm
ing State rights ought to be re. adopted and re-
affirmed.
The President, under the rules, declared the
resolutions must be submitted TO the Commit.
tee on Resolutions. ys-rrsH G
ton. = = =
Mr.. Long hoped his colleague would with.
draw his motion, as he desired to move an |
amendment that would place this convention
in position tavoring peace beyond the mis- |
takes OF any equivocal language. He could |
not go for any resolutions that may be con. |
strued either way by men ef different views in
the con vention.
Mr.. Cox insisted upon his motion, and the |
previous question being ordered the resolu- |
tions We're adopted, with but few dissenting |
voices.
1t was then moved that the convention pro-