Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-10

quate conditions prescribed by the Pres
ident as tending, not to abate, but only
to magnify the peril and sorrow of our
condition.
Resolred, That the welcome we have
received from the loyal citizens Of Phil
adelphia, under the roof Of the time
honored hall in which the Declaration of
Independence was adopted, inspires us
with the animating hope that the princi-
Piles of just and equal government which
were made the foundation Of the repub-
lie at its origin, shall become the corner
stone of the Constitution. 1N
Resolped, That with pride in the pa
triotism of the Congress, with gratitude
for the fearless and persistent support
they have given to the cause of loyalty,
and their effort to restore all the States
to their former condition as States in the
American Union, we will stand by the
position taken by them, and use all
means consistent with peaceful and
lawful course to secure the ratification OF
the amendment to the Constitution OF
the United States, as proposed by Con-
gress at its recent session, and regret
that the Congress in its wisdom did not
provide by law for the greater security
of the loyal people in the States not yet
admitted to representation.
Resolred, That the political power OF
the government of the United States in
the administration of public affairs is, BY
its constitution, conided to the popular
or law making department OF the govern
ment.
Resolred, That the political status OF
the States lately in rebellion to the UNI
ted States government, and rights of the
people of such States on political ques-
lions, are therefore clearly within the
control of Congress, to the exclusion oil,
and independent OF, any and every other
department of the government
Resolred, That there is no right, po-
litical legal, or constitutional, IN any
State to secede or withdraw from the
Union, but may, by wicked and unau-
thorized resolutions and force, sever the
relations which they have sustained to
the Union; and when they do they as
sume the attitude of public enemies at
war with the United States, and subject
themselves to all the rules and prlnci-
pies of international law and the laws OF
war applicable to belligerents, according
to modern usage.
Resolred, That we are unalterably in
favor of the union of the States, and
earnestly desire the legal and speedy
restoration of all the States to their
proper places in the Union, and the es-
Enlistment in each of them of influen-
ces of patriotism and justice by which
the whole nation shall be combined to
carry forward triumphantly the prlncl-
pies of freedom and progress, until all
men of all races shall, everywhere, be-
meath the flag of our country, have ac-
corded to them freely all that their vir-
tues, industry, intelligence and energy
may entitle them to obtain.
Resolped, That the organizations in
the unrepresented States assuming to
be State governments, not having been
legally established, are not legitimate
governments until recognized by Con-
gress.
Resolred, That we cherish with tender
hearts the memory of the virtuous pa
triotism, sublime faith, upright, christian
life, and generous nature OF the martyr
President, Abraham Lincoln.
Resolred, That we are in favor of uni
versal liberty the world over, and feel the
deepest sympathy with the oppressed
people of all countries in their struggles
for freedom, and the inherent right OF all
men to decide and control for themselves
the character of the government under
which they live.
Resolued, That the lasting gratitude
of the nation is due to the men who
bore the battle, and who, in covering
themselves with imperishable glory, have
shown to the world its hope of free gov
eminent, and, relying on the inTinclble
soldiers and sailors, who made the grand
army and navy of the republic, to be
true to the principles for which they
fought, we pledge them thatwewill stand
by them In maintaining the honor due
the saviors of the nation, and in securing
the fruits of their victories
Resolred, That, remembering the pre-
cepts of Washington, we should accus
tom ourselves to consider the primary
object of patriots desire which has here
toiore sustained US with great power, II
our love of the Union when so many o
our neighbors in the South were waginl
war for its destruction. Our deep anC
abiding love for the memory Of thu
Father of his Country and for the UnioI
is more deeply engrayen upon our heart
than ever.
The previous question on the adoption
of these resolutions was called for 4
delegate protested against cutting OF
debate in this manner.
The previous question was then car
ried.