The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-02


tory within our Jurisdiction.
Each state has the undoubted right TO pre-
scribe the qualifications OF Its own electors, and
no external power rightfully can or ought TO
dictate, control or influence the free and volun-
tary action offhe states in the exercise of that
right.
The upsintsnanse inviolate of the rights of the
states, and especially Of the right of each state
70 order and control its own domestic concerns
according 70 its own Judgment exclusively, sub
ject only 10 the constitution of the United Sta es,
is essential TO thar balance OF power on which
the perfection and endurance OF political fab
rio depend, and the overthrow of that system by
the usarpation aud Capitalization of power in
congress would be revolution, dangerous to
republican government and destructive of liter
". sac
Each house Of congress is made by the con-
sttution, the sole Judge OF the elections returns
and qualifications of its members, but the ex-
clusion of loyal senators and represen tatives
properly chosen and qualified under the consti-
tuition and LAYS, is unjust and revolutionary.
Every patriot should froEn upon all those acts
and proceedings everywhere which can no
other purpose than u rekincle the animosities
of war, and the effect of which upon our moral,
social and material interests az home, and upon
standing abroad, differing only in degree, i.
injurious like war itself
The purpose of the having been TO pre-
serve the Union aud the constitution by putting
down rebellion, and the rebellion having been
suppressed all resistance 10 the authority OF the
general government being at an end, aud the war
having ceased, measures should also cease
and should be followed BY measures of peaceful
administration so that union, harmony and con.
cord may be encouraged, and industry, com
| merce, and the arts of peace revived and promo
ted and the early restoration of all the states
70 the exercise Of their constitutional powers il
the national government Is indispensabiy mecca
sary TO the strength and the defence of the re
| public, and 10 the maintenance of the public
| credit
All such electors in the 80 states ard terri
| tories OF the United States, and il the District
| of Columbia, who, in spirit of patriotism and
/ love for the Union, can rise above personal and
| sectional considerations, and who desire 10 zee
| truly National Union Convention, which sha.
represent al the states and territories of th'
/ Union, assemble as friends ard brothers under
| the national flag, TO hold council together upoI
the state Of the Union, and 20 take measures Il
avert possible danger from the same, are special
| ly requested 70 take part in the choice OF sacl
| delegates.
Bat no delegate will take a seat in such con
/ vention who does not Loyalty accept the nationa
/ situation aad cordially indorse the principle
/ above set forth, aud who is not attached in tru
| allegiance to the constitution the Union and th'
! government, OF the United States.
Washington, June p, 1896
| A. w. RANDALL, Prest,
/ J. r. DOoLTTLE,
/ .. IL. BRowxIsG,
/ EDG4R CowAS,
CHARLES kNAP,
SANCEL FowLER
Executive Committee National Union Club
/ We recommend the holding OF the ABOVE con
/ ventioB, and indorse tie call therefor
DASTsL :. N0EEoN,
J. W. NEsluTa
JAxEs DIxoS,
I. 4. HESDRTCEs.