The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-19

.,.. q, 70 estsblish at the earliest practicable Pc
Rod with as little executive and legislative ntener-
% no snd the late revoted States and TO exert all
s srx;mste power and influence 70 promote and per
pe,ue that snivsrs - the psace happnes prosperity
are of The republic destined 70 be ono and
ndvisble sn, The democracy OF Maine do here
sOS declare their fundamental principles Of action
81 I'll and exact justice to all men, Oh Whatever
e' ssc or persuasion, e OF the State gov
M, ~ aua honest frsndsn.s '"mpetent ad-
ling aliisnces with none; the mppss. "a surest
ernments in all their rights ne hssss Sca ~.
walton OF the general government in As sce at home
tonal ygor as the sheet anchor Of our Of eleSMCI
by the people mild and sas corrective OF al peaceabl
are Topped by the sword Of revolution whers in 70
remedies are unprovided; absolute scqueseen repu
decisions Of tho majority the vital principle fore
i lies from which there is no appeal but 10 az
,ns v.a principle and mmeaiaae psr par nae
ance in peace, and for the first moments OF war;
supremacy OF the civil over the military autnonS
economy in the public expense that1abor may be lightly
burthened the honest payment OF our debts, ans
sacred preservation OF the public faith announcements
of agriculture and Of commerce rs its handmade, the
diffusion OF information and the arraignment OF all
abuses at the bar OF public opinion freedom Of religion
eeon % tine ppes freedom Of "naer ne PRO
ally selected" The faithful adherence to these princ
pies will perpetuate peace, liberty and safety
can citizen to be restricted only by such limitations AZ
the public safety require and that the constitution
recognizes the right Of the people Of each State TO pre-
scribe the qualifications of electors the people
OF the separate States comprising the federal Union have
rghfuy exercised from the origin of the to
the present time
Resolved, That inasmuch glarng inequalities in the
distribution Of the public burdens work oppressive in
justice to individuals tend directly to the pub
lie faith and to establish privileged class in the commu
nifty, we, therefore, demand and pledge our utmost
endeavors to equal taxation as alike required by
justice and the genius OF government
Resolved, That the sums advanced by States and by
county and municipal organizations to aid in suppressng
the rebellion legitimate and equitable charge upon
our federal treasury 70 ba borne by the whole country
and the democracy OF Maine are In favor OF their pay
| ment by the general government
Resolved That banishing all minor party consdera
TONS and acting in the spirit OF an enlarged and generous
patriotism, will cordially support President Johnson
in the policy which he has avowed to enable the states
late revolt to put their governments in practical opera
ton, and in all such constitutional measures as he may
inaugurate to haonze the country and restore and &C.
fncnt the union Of the States. $500
RESOLVED, That we congratulate the whole country
that among the first of President Joknsons admin
istraon, we find return to the better days OF the
republic in his declinaton to accept volunteered grauf
ties while holding office and regard 1t proof Of
tons which have recently characterized and dsgfaced
official station
resolved, That the assassination OF the late President
OF the United States aat Of unmtgated barbar.
sn1 alike destructive to civil government and abhor
: mt 20 the sentiment OF Christian throughout tho
M Id and receives the decided Reproduction OF this
cony entions