New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-20

American citizens. There will De in the future, u
there is not uow ~ much Of pride and grandeur IN he
name n American citizen" as there once was 10 thas
OF Roman citizen" The Republic is destined 70 go
on increasing in national mower and greatness for cen
tures 10 come. \ the ferment OF the IeVou'
ton subsidies shall be restored 20 MI our evi rights
aud he ~ FREQ and republican ne we ever were.
There is no reason why there should be any section
jealousy or III feenr between the North and me SoIih'
They are greatly necessary to each other. lheH ~,
terests are dependent and not rival interests ah n
that Slavery is abolished there Will oe Lo pofe Vi eoh
tention between the two sections.
RECOYSTBUCrlOS.
thought Mr.. Chairman, that when Tie southern
States seeded there was an end 10 replohoan lns.
tons that the great American experiment was
failure and that we should soon have Doth q, tDe Noi
and in the South strong military Governments whcn
would be republican in name only. BUT nr, N!
hone of republican institutions has revived with tbe
rctorat ion of the Union. Ii IL crying shame 10 thh
that man kind free and enlightened are not capable OF
governing themselves. Tia, they must nave ihasle
rnler in the shape OF king or monarch, 10 govern
them who NAV not have much sense or virtue as I've
humbest Of his subjects. III civil government IS on.
more restored in the South and the snip OF stare ge
fairly under war again, NAV DO assured OF the pePc
tuy of republican principles. In all the secedhe oa'cs'
except South Carolina and Florida, Proytlonal noVelI
os have been Apo inted with view 10 tne ieslo
dome in south Carolina because the people have not
given sufficient demonstration OF their Willingness =.
return TO their allegiance To the Unteu stateS ~
soon az this j. done by the people IN thcif primary as
semIi;es Provisional Governor win I've appointed by
tho President with poves TO call Convention OF tn,
State for the purpose ~ reforming the anu
sholishing Slavery When this is done aud the Constr
tntion approved by Congress the state VIII be aowsu
10 resume her position again in the Federal Union Inv
neone will elect their members Of the Legislature and
Govern Themselves they heretofore nave dohe. III
mil itarv authorities will be withdrawn ana cNilR gov
eminent restored In North Carolina all loyal ctIeh'
are nj owed 10 vote for members OF the Convesoh WIZ
we're LEG AL voters there previous 20 the reVoulon
same conrse will be pursued in all the states The righ'
Of suffrage aterward, viii be regulated ny the Legs
lature OF each State.
REVOLUTIONS.
The resoutions which had the honor OF submitting
fr the adopiioD of this meeting similar, IN plrport
~ tLo,s odontcd at CharestOa. Commbia, Abbeyllle
and other places They simply express our Willingness,
20 adoo. the terms Of the Presidents proclamation ana
rofn-n TO our allie glance. We likewise ask Tor the ap
n,ntnent OF Provisional Governor and the restoration
~ the civil authorities There is nothing IN these reso
lntion 20 which the most sensitive can object
| IL q man is in lOathsome dungeon there u no III
proprety in asking TO be released no matter no" hDo
IN bis promisng to behave himself Il restored \" MS
liberty The resolutions likewise provide for send'nR
some one 10 repreani the situation al TIE conhty u
the President This hes been don. IN other states an1
in other districts Of this State. IL may have some III
fncnce on the action Of the Federal nave
free and fall conference with the President IN teier
euce the condition wishes and Feelings OF TIE ctc
II is reported that President johnson receives III d'
all suggestions which made ia reference to the re
construction Of the states
! CONCLUSION.
Mr. Chairman. thank you, at. and tins large ans
most rcsuecIaba asSembls age az the CITIZENS 81 hFceh
vile for the patience and courtesy IN listening !" me
and most devoutv pray 10 God that Ee may be one
more a FIRE. HAPPY AND UNITED rForLE