Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-09-14
RESOLUTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN
LOYAL CONVENTION.

The following is the full text Of the reso-
lutions adopted a, philadelphia Sept. 6 u:
/. Resolved, That the loyal people Of the
South cordially unite with the loyal people
Of tho North in thanksgiving 10 Almighty
God, through whose will a rebellion unparal-
leled for its causlesness, its cruelty, and It's
criminaity, has been ovcrruled 90 the vindi-
cation Of the supremacy OF the Federal Con-
stitution over every State and territory of the
Republic.
, Resolgad, That we demand now, as we
have demanded at all times since the csssa-
ton Of hostii,ies, the restoration Of the
States in which we live % their old relations
with the Union, on the simplest and fowest
conditions consistent with the protection Of
our lives, property and political rights now
in jeopardy from the unquenched enmity Of
rebels lately Ia arms.
g. Resolved, That the unhappy policy Of
Andrew Johnson. President Of the United
States, ia ln its fleets upon the loyal people
ofthe South, unjust, oppressive and intolora-
/ BILE and, accordingly, however arden,ly we
desire to see our re peclye STATES once more
represented in the Congress Of the nation, we
would deplore their restoration on the made
quate conditions prescribed by the President
] as ttuNlua uDs 10 hUANDs uuH bNAJ u uAdk my
the p8ris and sorrows of our condition.
4 Res.ived, That tho welcome we have
received from che loyal citizens Of Phiadel-
phis under tie roof of tho time-honored ball,
/ in which the Declaration Of independence was
adopted. inspires us with the animating hope
iba. the principles Of just and equal govern
men. which were made the foundation Of the
republic at its origin, shall become the corner
stone Of the Constitution.
g. Rasoigsd, That with pride in the pat
riotism Of the Congress, with gratitude for
the fearless and persistent support they have
given to the cause Of loyalty and their Efforts
20 restore all the States TO their former con-
dili1u as States iu the American Union, we
viii stand by the position taken by them,
and use All means consistent with paa1elul
and lawful course 20 secure the ratification Of
the amendments TO the Constitution of the
United States as proposed oy Congress at its
recent session aud regret that the Congress,
in i-s wisdom, did not provide by law ilr the
greater security Of the loyal people In the
States not yet admitted TO representation.
6. .Rso'uad, Iha, the political power Of
the Government of the United S.ates, In the
administration Of public affairs is by its Con-
sttudon confled to the popular or law maxi
ing department Of the Government
Z. Rsso'ysd, That the political status Of
the States lately in rebsliion 70 the UniteI
States government, and the rights Of the peo-
/ pie Of such States, are political questions, and
are therefore clearly within the control Of
Congress, 10 the exclusion Of aud independ-
ont Of any and every other department, of the
government.
s. RssoiOed, That there is no right, po-
/ itical, legal or constitutional, ia any State to
eoede or withdraw from ,as Union, but they
may by wicked and unauthorized resolutions
/ and force, sever the relations which they have
sustained to the Union and when they do
| they assume the attitude of public enemies at
war with the United Statea, they subject
| themselves to all the rules aud principles Of
/ international law, and the laws of war appli-
/ cable to belligerents according to modern
usage.
| 9. Resolved, That we are unalterably 10
/ favor of the Union OF the States, and earnest
| y desire the legal and speedy restoration Of
all the States to their proper places in the
Union, and the establishment in each Of them
of influences Of patriotism and justice by
which the whole nation shall be combined TO
carry forward triumphantly. the principles Of
freedom and progress, until all men Of all ya-
ces shall everywhere beneath the flag OF our
country have accorded TO them freely all that
their virtues, industry, intelligence and ener-
yy may enNtle them to attain.
10. Resoiged, That the organizations in
the unrepresented States, assuming to be
State governments, not having heen legally
established, are not legitimate governments
until recognized by Congress
IL. Res3lUed, That we cherish with ten
Ter hearts the memory Of the virtues patri-
oiism, sublime faith, upright Christian lie
and generous nature Of the martyr President,
Abraham Lincoln.
u. R.solUei, That we are in favor Of uni
gersal liberty the world over, and feel the
deepest sympathy with the oppressed people
# all countries in their struggle for freedom,
aud the inherent right Of all men TO decide
md control for themselves the character OF
government under which they live.
Is. Rss0lued, That the lasting gratitude
Of the nation is due TO men who bore the
battle, and, 10 covering themselves with i'm
perishsble glory have showed TO the world
It's hope of free government; and, relying on
the " invincibe soldiers and sailors who
made the grand army and navy Of the repub-
lie to be true 10 the principles for which they
fought, we pledge them that We will stand by
them in maintainin, the honor due the saw
iours Of the nation, and in securing the fruits
OF their victories.
Ia, Resolved, That remembering with pro-
found gratitude and love the precepts OF
Washington, we should accustom ourselves
to consider the Union as the primary object
of patriotic desire which has heretofore sus'
tanned US with great power in the love of the
Union, when too many of our neighbors in
the South were waging war for its destruc'
ton; our deep and abiding love for th'
memory of the father of his country and fol
the Union, is more deeply engraven uponoui
hearts than ever.
PoMTIoAL.--A gentleman who holds
Federal office, acted as Secretary Of the late
Republican Convention of Washington ooun'
ty. He writes: " / expect to be removed
cannot afford to lose my place, because
need my salary to support my family. But
/ value principle aud honor more than bread
and butter, and will not surrender them.
Probably our classical President would cal
him subsidized and mereenary whelp."
John Stuart Mill told his opponents in thu
House of Commons that "the conservative