The Montana post., 1865-08-12
Proceedings of the Union Terrific rial
Convention.

VIRGINIA CITY, Aug. 9, 1865.
The Territorial Union Convention assembled pur-
suant to call, to nominate candidate for Delegate
to Congress, and called to order by W F. Sanders
on motion, n. P. Langford was chosen President
t. C. Stephens Vice President, and E. I. Mclaughlin
Secretary.
On motion. the President appointed the following
hye gentlemen a committee credentials: H.
Thompson, d. H. Weston, A. j. Smith. H. l..
Matthews, R. C. Knox
On motion of w. F. Sanders, committee of
three, to draft platform for the Convention, was
appointed, consisting of the following gentlemen
W. +. Sanders, +. F. Phelps and R. NJ Hagaman
on motion OF }. 5. Lott, a committee of three to
select gentlemen for Territorial Central Committee
was appointed, consisting of John S. Lott, H.
Thompson, and III. l.. Matthews.
The report of the Committee on Credentials was
read and adopted after which the following resolu-
tion was submitted to the Convention by the Com
mlttee and passed unanimously:
''Your committee have omitted to recognize Mr. J p
Harlow as delegate from Jefferson county deemng his
appearance here either in person by proxy after what
ranspred at the meeting last evening insult to this
Conventions and that recognition of his claim to seat
here is forbidden by serespec well as by the mol
icy which requires none but friends to dictate who should
be our nominee
The Committee ON Platform presented the fol-
lowing resolutions, which, having been read by the
Chairman, were adopted unanimously:
RESOLUTIONS
lst This Convention recognizing lust cause of con1rat
uation in the which have recently tauspred bv
winch we are assured of undivided Republic higher
civilization larger liberty, lasting peace and an un-
paraeed career OF prosperity desires place upon record
ITS confidence in the American people, and in their Govern
men to remedy every evil which may call for correction
ID Ihat accepting the consequences of these events in
their spirit and letter deem the first highest duty
OF the people of Montana place the public sentiment
OF the Territory upon higher level until its svmpabes
snail be IN harmony with those of the country at large
3D. That the riversyet destined to be highways of
'mmproyed the unextngushed title of the
Indian tribes to the lands occupy the vet imperied
tenure OF our mining property the lack of postal facilities
IN and to the Territory the want of branch mint within
he territory; the need of geological survey and the
lack governmental protection from hostile foes both red
ana white made painfully manifest by the ifeess and m
tated forms Of cherished friends demand that the utv of
representing this Territory in the Congress of the United
tate De taken from the inefficient hands to which has
heretofore been entrusted and conferred upon some citizen
o the Territory who by his previous sympathy with the
nauon IN It's Perous hours has endeared himself the
Republic; and whO by his industry honesty and ability
can secure substantial good for the Territory in the
snmen OF these ends thereby attesing his abors and
rendering unnecessary for rely upon the uncertain
stories OF politicians in order be satisfied that any good
las been done for this people ' f. = . Il
4h That the taxation both National and Territorial
'ug 10 be reduced at to economical peace foot
ng and that the salaries of all officers in this TERRITORY
ugt to be reduced reasonable compensation for labor
ctualy performed and that vigiant watch should be
t upon the treasury to prevent the payment of unjust
aimsi and that the Territory and the Several counties
herein ought if they pay their Indebtedness
o ruinous to people :: ~ |
oth That we submit to the Congress of the United
e whether the labor necessary in the best protected
errory TO guard against hostile tribes the advantages
eertlng TO the Governpen by the development of its
esources and the strange and unheraded financial muta
ions to which the people of such Territories are subject
re not considerations sufficient Justify them in granting
immunity from the taxation required of older commun
lhat the practice in portions of this Territory of per
ng owners OF guch mining claims to hold the same in
ea numbers without requiring work to be performed
lereon Is an incubus upon the interests of this Territory
al 10 It's welfare and imperativey requiring the ador
ON OF remedy which shall compel the working of such
gain pre-empted ,.r. -. -
ON lhat the condition of neghboring Repubic
hefein an attempt is now being made BY the fading ynas
% VI the oid world TO erect in the hereditary mon
ony upon the broken ruins of Democracy appeals
rong 10 our sympathy and love of lberty and gives
ue Tor just apprehension; and that in the methods die
oy cautious craftsmanship, the permanency of that
oue ought to be impaired and its existence
terry overthrown.
7th That the intelligence and honesty Of Andrew
'hnson coupled with his patriotism which has been tried
py hre give ample assurance that the death of his i'm
ptil ana INDUSTRIOUS predecessor left the Government in
mpe.ent and faithful hands; and with complete conf
nee IN ms virtues, willing to leave the novel inn
ant and perplexing questions with which he has to deal
his care. II - - - ~ " "Ae@i I
sh That with undyng affection for and interest in the
~ uny on our love, we will forgive the past to all who
- ,SIieeriy ana honestly accept its inevitable DEGREES
70 promote therein the institutions of liberty the
esned traditions of its fathers and the accomplishment
er great purposes of justice which, while thew are the
promise TO, are also the chefes glory of man.
IN motion of Mr.. Thos. Connor, the Convention s
oceTeed 70 an informal ballot for the nomination
Delegate to Congress. ,,.5 s. =, - {
ing resident appointed as tellers, Messrs Potter
Henry Thompson withdrew the name of y. r a
ALLEY from before the Canvont;o, N