Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-08-14
THE PLATEORm

The following are the Resolutions adopted
by the Republican Union State Convention.
which assembled at Dover on Wednesday
last
Resolvsd. By the Union party Of Delaware, in State
Convention met:
/. That thanks Are due 10 Almighty Ood for tha
favor with which he asregarded In the recent strug
gle with our national enemies for the many victories
which be has vuuchafsd to our army f1r the restor
on OF peace TO our and and for the preservation Ofthe
American Union.
p That next to Divine Providence we hold in qf,tsnl
remembrance the brave who. through perils prIya
tons and suisrngS have wrought our dsivrrance from
the calamity Of national dissolution and those faithful
representatives. Of the people whose wisdom discovered
and adopted the necessary to maintain ira
National lts against the attacks Of its trsasonabs
ants.
g. That defeated In the hed. the suemy has ren-yyal
the struggle through the balot-box, and by political
installations aims at the governance of that which he
failed destroy In this crisis 1t behoovss us to stand
together firmly in the suppression Of rebellion and
relying upon those who 10 the peril of tho Republic prov
I'd themselves worthy Of our trust 90 straight onward
with the loyal masses Of the country confident that the
same WISDOM energy and fidelity that suiced 10 save u,
from armed will protect US Againgt tina strni
gems Of political oppensns and that through The
triumph Of principles the Union Of our fathers new
cementel by the blood Of ftheir thldren will be firmly
established on the enduring foundation Of Justice and
Liberty.
that by their acts oi treason and rebellion, and by
The erection oi governments In hostility to the United
states, the rebel communities disrupted their civil sioety
ahrngSe Their political iustHton and left their State,
without governments known 10 the COusttutiOu
rngnzsd by the Government Of the United States Thai
CnngTe-s alone belongs the privilege Of declaring when
such state l. properly Fs-oganzed and any govern
NJ therein Is leEmalsly constituted, TO resume
former political relations with the National Govern
nrn aud Of deciding when Senator'S Representative,
from any such State ate entitled to admisson That in
the dissemination Of such questions it is the right il l.
the duty Ut Congress guard against future danger r.
hs peace nd stability OF the Repnflic and snc s,s,
ought 10 bs recognized fl to enjoy the privileges be-
longing to a state IN this Union only When the peopl,
thereof shall have, by their conduct given clear and "a
taetnry pron that they loyalty accept the situation and
have eyinoed honest disposition to abide by The ra
suits Of the conflict not only Involved in their phys
cal defeat, but in the triumph Of the great prlnciule
which have been maintained and settled by the war,
g. That in the rehabilitation Of the rebel oommunltle
1t is the rst and highest duty OF the Government to ool
to and provide for the protection Of those who unde
persecution and OPPRESSION remained loyal to the United
States and that as result Of the struggle has blsr
the emancipation Of millions Of human beings who arr
in great degree incapable Of selfprotectlon n the mds
OF hostile element no scheme Of restoration ought Il
he approved which leaves Them naked 10 THAR rsbsi
mics and whilst to each State should be left the rsgu
lang Of the right Of suffrage and the comforting epe
cial political privileges yet as citizens Of the Untet
States thay entitled to its protection in sscurni
equality before the law in the maintenance of life ber
ty and property The common and inalenabls rights 0
mankind.
That We approve the Constitutional amendment late
y proposed by Congress for the acceptance the
The change In the basis u representation s imperave
demanded BY the altered condition of the people Of th
nation and the exclusion from office OF lsadng rebel
aud actually peured traitors Is not emily measure
justice and security eminenty proper but Of unexam ple
mercy the mlldes and most generous Of amues
and obi Won ever offered 10 a rebsous ensIuy
Z That sympathizs with the people uf the Republi
Mexico In their efforts to resl,t usurpaon
be forced upon them without their consent and aqana
their armed resistance. That willis the people Of III
United States have to interfere with the actio
Of Europssn Governments in adjusting the balance
political power among thamse according to their ow
notions Of propnety yet they ought not view withou
special concern any attempt TO establish the dominion
q foreign Potentate this continent
g. That while it iE the duty VI the United stat.s /
existing neutrality laws TO be rsspec ed vet IL
required that these laws shall be 30 framed a 10 ret
der special benefits to other nations which are not a,
corded to Us BY them and especially bound
be particularly rfgldul of the interests those nation
that during our late civil struggle man tested an nj
friendly spirit toward uH, and undue bias in favor
enenies and therefore ask the ConRress of m
United States to review those statues, and cause than
conform to the strict rule OF justice and fair Reutraitv
o That In the Convention of our Union brethren'
the South to he held In Philadelphia In sep4mbsr n,
recognize the legitimate organ Of loyal southern
msn; that prefer to consult with those who In III
hour Of peril faithful 10 their allegiance rather ha
with traitors and We hereby resolve that six deegat
he appointed by this Convention, behalf OF the no
party OF Delaware, to meet with them and partcipats
: thelT deliberations.
+ 10. That the principle Of repre- entaton according
popuauon s ake republican and expeiient that In ii
construction Of future Conventions Of the nion naS1
such principle shall be rec0gnzed and the Central on
mittee to be appointed by this Convention isharsbv
g reesd to m suitable number Of delegates for Cons
tons hereafter to be held and to alot 10 each (onnt
proper proportion by fair application Of sucb
and We hereby further declare that such prper snd XXI
mealnrss should be adopted will subsantislv az
Hpeediy effect such sautary reform in the egisaiiye
pertinent Of this State S,''@'''s