The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-30
Maine state Convention.


The democracy OF Maine held their annual
state convention at Portland On the 18th Of
August There was a very large representa-
tion from all sections of the state and the ut
most harmony ehsracterizs ed it's proceedings
Hon. F. F. Pillsbury presided. and opened
the proce adings with an address which was
received with nush applause ami daring the
session very acceptable speeches were made
by Messrs. n ). Li-te6eid r D. Rice aud
l.. d. Clay, aud othsrs Hon Joseph How
ard, OF Portland, wa. nominated tor governor
by acciaustion. The resolutions, reported
by committee and unanimously adopted
amid great applause. are as follows:
l. Resotred, That with sentiments of pro-
found gratitude TO Almighty God, we rejoice
that the clash ot arms Is no longer heard In
our land that the DISCRIMINATING havoc of
war has ceased, and that peace with its CRATE
fui and healing Influences pervades our
borders. May that peace be perpetual.
= ReSOired. That We still sAcredly cherish
the memory OF the countless dead who have
fallen ia the great struggle for constitutional
government, and With grateful hearts, will
do honor TO the living who have perIlled lite
and tOrIuI Q In the same great cause.
3. keSotred, That with the cessation Of
war, its bloody and barbarous spirit should
bs banished from our midst, and with the re-
turn of peace hatred aud vengeance should
yield 10 christian charity and magnanimity.
4. Rescued, That it is the duty of the fed.
eral government. acting within the scope of
sound constitutional principles. to re-estab-
Ilsh M the earliest practicable period. with
a. little executive snd legislative interference
as possible, the true constitutional relations
between itself aud the late revolted states
and 10 exert all it, Legitimate power and in
huence 10 promote and perpetuate that uni
gerssi harmony. fraternity and unity which
were essential TO the peace, happiness. pros
perity and CORY of the repu bic, now dss-
tined TO be zone and indivisIble," forever.
j. ResOired, That the democracy of Maine
do here re-asserI and declare their funda-
men tai principles OF action TO os equal aud
exact Justice 10 ali men. of Whatever state or
persuasion, religious political peace
commerce and honest friendship with all ma
tions-entangling alliance with none: the
support of the state governments in all their
rights. the most competent admins ration
OF our domestic concerns. and the surest bull
warks against anti-repu 5iican tendencies:
the preservation OF the general government
In is whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet
anchor OF our peace ut home and safety
abroad u jealous care Of the right of cleo
ton by the people, q mild and safe correction
of abuses which are Topped by the sword Of
revolution where peacable remidies are un-
provided; absolute acquiescense in the deci
sions of the majority, che vital principle of
republcs from which there 10 no appeal but
force. the vital principle and immediate par
emit of despotism a we'll disciplined militia,
our best reliance in peace and for the FIRST
moments Of war; the supremacy of the civil
over the military authority economy in the
public expense, that labor may be lightly
burtnened the honest payment of our debts.
and sacred preservation OF the public faith
eucourag cement of agriculture, snd of com.
merce and ITS handimaid the diffusion of
information and the arraignment Of all abus-
es at the bar of public opinion freedom of
religion freedom Of the press freedom of
persons under the protection of the habeas
corpus, and trial by ;uries impartially select
ed" The faithful adherence to these princi.
Piles will perpetuate peace, liberty and safe
ty.
6. Resolred, That the ballot lie the right of
every American citizen, TO be restricted only
BY such fluctuations a. the public safety nav
require and thar the constitution recognizes
the right of the people OF each state to pre-
scribe the qualifications of electors, q power
the people of the seperate states comprising
the federal Uaion have rightfully exercised
from the origin of the government to the
present time.
7. Resolred, That inasmuch as glaring in-
equaiiues in the distribution of the public |
burdens work oppressive Injustice to indrvi-
duals, tend directly TO overturn the public |
faith and TO establish privileged class in /
the community, we. therefore, demand, and /
pledge our utmost endeavors to secure equal
taxation alike required by justice and the /
genius of our government.
8 Resoiued, That the sums advanced BY
states and by county and municipal organ.
tons, to aid in suppressing the rebellion. are
a legitimate and equitable charge upon our
federal treasurys TO be borne ny the whole
country, and the democracy of Maine are in
favor of their payment by the general gov
eminent.
3. Resolred, That banishipg all minor par
ty considerations, and acting in the spirit of
On enlarged and generous patriotism, we will
0 I'd ally support President johnson in he
po icy which be has avowed, to enable the
states late in revolt TO put their governments
10 practical operation. and in all such consti-
lu'ional measures as he may INACCURATE to
the country, and r, store and ce-
nent the union of the states.
10. Resolred, That we congratulate the
whole country that among the fret acts Of