The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-15
Tho Philadelphia Convention.

Wepublish on our first page to-day, the Ad-
dress, aud below give the the resolutions, adopt
cd by the Philadelphia Convention Of loyal
Southerners. The Address 10 terrible search
Ing arraignment Of Andrew johnson, made by
men, who, like himself, arc Soulherners, aud
who suffered much at the hands Of the men whom
the President is now patroni9ing aud admitting to
his confidence. Il brcaihcs forth patriotism In
every liue IL pondefs not 10 secret disoy atty or
open treason, aud will commend itself to every
man who loves his county. The following are
the resolutions:
/. Resolrsd, That the loyal people Of the South
cordially unite with the loyal people Of the North
In thanksgiving 10 Almighty God through
whose will rebellion unparalleled for lie cause
lessness its cruelty, aud is criminaliiy has been
ovcrrulCi 10 the viudica,on or the supremacy Of
the Federal Constitution over every State aud Ter
riiory Of the Republic.
.. Resoircd, Tha, We demand now, rs we have
demanded at all times since the cessation Of hos
Utilities, the restoration Of the States In which we
live TO their old relations with the Union, on the
simplest and icwcst conditions consistent with
the protection Of our lives, property and polite
al rights, now ia jeopardy from the unqucnchcd
cnmiiy Of Rebels lately IN arms.
,. Rt'olred. That the unhappy policy pursued
10y Andrew johnson, President of the United
STATES In its effects upon the lo al people Of the
South Is unjust, oppressive aud intolcrant and
accordingly, however atdcnily we desire to see
our respective States once morc represented In
the Congress Of ihc nation, we would dcplorc
their restoration on TIDE inadequate conditions
prescribed by the President as tending not to
ahaic but only To magnify the pcTils and sorrows
Of our conditions.
1. Resolrei That the welcome We have receive
cd FROM the loyal citizens OF philadelphia, under
.fs.fs LII a. III.
elaraiion Of Independence was adopted, inspires
US with animating hope that the principles OF
just aud equal government which were made the
foundation Of tue Republic at iis origin shall be-
come the cornerstone Of their Constitution.
>. R,'oirsd That with pride In the patriotism
Of The Congress, with gratitude for the fearless
and persistent support they have given 60 the
cause OF loyalty aud their efforts TO restore all
the States in the American Union. We will stand
by the positions taken by them, and use all means
consistent with peaceful and lawful course To
secure the ratification Of the amendments 10 the
Constitution Of the United States, as proposed by
the Congress AZ its recent session, and We tec0g-
ni1c this amendment 10 the Constitution ~ the
only constitutional and legal plan Tor restoring
the complete Union Of all the States rs yet pro-
posed
d. Rssolrr'i, That the political power Of the
Government Of the United States ia the admins
tra,ion OF public affairs shy is Constitution con-
Of the Government.
:. Rfsolr,i That political status u the States
lately in rebellion 10 the United States Govern
incni aud the rights oi the people OF such States
are political questions. aud are, therefore, clear
~ within the control OF Congress. 10 the. exclu-
sion OF the Independent action Of any and every
other department Of the Government.
=. Resoir,i There i. no right political. legal
or constitutional in any state 10 scccdc or with
draw from the Union hut they NAV, by wicked
and Unauthorized revolution and force sever the
relations which they have sustained to the Union
aud when they do mud assume ihe attitude Of
public enemies az Wal with the United States
they subject themselves To all the rules and prin-
ciplcs OF internal law and the laws Of war appli-
cable To helligereuis. according to modern usage
.. hfso!fsd, That We are unalicrably in favor
Of the Union Uf the States and earnestly desire
the legal and speedy restoration Of all the States
TO their proper places in the II MON. and the es-
Enlistment in each Of them ufinnuenccs Of pairi-
otism and justice. hy which the whole nation
shall hc combined 90 carry forward triumphant
ly the principles of freedom and progress until
all men Of all races shall every where beneath the
flag Of Our country have accorded to- them free
" all that their virtues iuicl,ig encc. industry and
energy may tniitlc them 20 attain
10. Rrsoired Tha, the organizations in the
late rcbclious States assuming 20 he State gov
etnmcnis not having been legally established
are not legitimate governments until recognized
by Congress.
II. Rssoicfi That We cherish with tender
hearts the memory OF the virtues patriotism.
sublime faith and upright Christian life and gem
etous nature Of the martyr, President Abraham
Lincoln.
IL. Rssolrei, That we are in favor OF universal
liberty the world over, and feel the decpes, sym
paihy with the oppressed peoples Of all countries
in their struggle for freedom. aud the inherent
right OF all men o. devise and control for them
selves the character o! the government under
which they live.
70. Rcso'rci Thatihelasiing gratitude Of the M
,ionis due the men who bore the heat OF battle aud
in covering themselves with impershahlc glory
have saved TO the world lis hopes Of free govern
ment and relying on the " inyiuchc soldiers and
sailors who - made the grand army and navy
Of the Republic 20 be true 90 the PRINCIPLES for
which they fought, We pledge them that We will
stand hy them in maintaining the honor due the
saviors Of the nation, and in securing the fruits
Of their victories.
-. RssolseR That remembering with profound
gratitude hnd love the prceepis Of Washington
that We should accusiom ourselves 10 consider the
Union rs the I.rimf,y oijsef ~ patriotic desirc.
which has heretofore sustained Us with great
power in our love Of the Union, when so ma
ny Of our neighbours in the South were waging
war tor lis destruction, our deep AMI abiding
lore for the memory Of the Father oil his Country
and for the Union is more deeply engraven upon
our hearts than ever.