New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-31
NE W-YORK STATE.
UNION CONVENTION IN THg SECOND ASSEMBLY DIS
TRICT.

UNION CONVENTION IN THg SECOND ASSEMBLY DIS
TRlCT.
From Our Special Correspondent. ..
The largest and most enthusiastic Republican Conven
ton that assembled III this the Second Assembly
District convened here to-day for the purpose OF nOmluat
inc delegates 20 the Philadelphia and Syracuse Conyen
tons At the appointed hour Herrck Thorn, esq. OF
Milan was appointed chairman, and William Morgan
Lee Poughkeepsie, and Wallace Hageman q Pleasant
Valley secretaries. After some preliminary business,
the following named gentlemen were appointed delegates
10 Syracuse the Hon. John Thompson, the Hon james
Emoti and Prof ii. q. Eastman, Ill. ID Tho following
named gentlemen then appointed 10 represent the
district in the Philadelphia Convention james NnsoT'
WIN. S. Johnston Jeromus WIltse, Isaac Patt, Cen j.
W DE Peys,er, W. ". Hageman George Essetyne. Geo.
Parker Gilbert Bently, Hcrrick Thorn, Geo Auen Dr.
L. Devo Major W. Billiard Geo. INNS Augustus Allen,
the Rev Geo. I. Rider. the Rev D. L. Corning.
The following resolutions were unanimously and enthu-
Rod That we hold these truths to be seeyident that
all created equal that tley are endowed by their
are life liberty and the pursuit Of happiness.
Rolpsd That nqsmuch as for the purpose OF preserving
these rights Governments are Instituted among men, deriving
their lust powers from the consent Of the governed We are
In favor equal laws that shall secure 70 oil citizens OF the
United States eqal rights aud equal privilege
R,oped That hold the Constitution OF the Cnted states
end the laws made under its authority TO be the supreme law
Of the land that the legislative power OF the
rests solely Congress containing the Representatives OF the
people and the States and we regard oil interference with
those rights qsurpaon ard violation OF the instituted
ResOged That as the President possesses no legislative
power but Executive only the work OF rconstrucng the
Union 10 the suppression of the Rebellion In the late
Rebel States belongs wholly TO Congress which has
the express 10 decide who sha be admitted as mem
bers-tha cordially approve the plan comprising the
amendment Of the Constitution adopted by Congress for the
purpose securing the readmson OF those States to their
former privileges in the Union regarding just and liberal
70 such degree that II II work wrong to none while II
will the country from further discussions and the Union
from renewed dangers.
R,soivd That We believe that should be made
odos and can never consent to any plan Of reconstruction
that hall admit Internationally into this Union Rebel States
and permit known traitors and Rebe-ther garments 1ed
with the blood OF slaughtered Wczens-agan TO
National and ENJOY the same
rights and privileges the same donors OF the Gosenmen as
they had committed oene and as treason should be
regarded as equally honorable with loyalty.
RssoIred That with alarm and Indignation the ef
forts of the President Of the United States To interfere with
the rights Of Congreas and control its legislation for the
benefit of traitors lately in arms against the and
consider course that respect ndeensbe 70 such de-
gree prove him wholly unworthy OF the confidence OF the
people whose right Of representation Is nestmADe 10 them
Resored That our country is the land Of liberty that
the great Republican party Of the cognr-the party when
rallied under the glorious Gag Of Union 70 sustain Abra
Lincoln and guide the safely through the
racsd struggle with the great RebeoDress the safety
the Republics and that the success OF that party IN the
coming elections depends the future tranquility seeuH and
prosperity Of the Government aud people ,,.-.,.,.
Rsord That we view the bloody msssacres OF o{s people
in Memphis and Orleans by the Presidents psrdoned and
reconstructed Rebels and with his indirect apGGea, WIN
equal indignation and alarm We regard those yolenee
the legitimate fruit Of the Presidents policy hold him repon
be for the result and consider them proof sufficient that tbs
South are entirely false and showing that unless protected BY
the General loyal men are not safe In person or
property In that turbulent section
RssOssd That the Government Of the country stands
pledged 10 MAINTAIN o. whatever the freedom and the
Tishs Of al loyal Of the South both white aud black e.
peoisy those who In the critical period OF the brsyed
danger and TOOK the defense Union and that
abandon them 10 the OF the rnng classes OF the
Rebel States would that Government with everlasting
disgrace result against which we protest and shall contend
10 the last
Rs,ousd That view with scorn the insulting threats Of
the President and his mDions that another Congress
loyal the is elected the minority will submit but
will again Rebellion plunge the country into
ehy and blood and consider II the duty oil citizens TO
these threats by increased efforts for sustaining Congress by
majority so overwhelming that the macontens will not
tempt 70 carry their threats into operation.
Other resolutions were adopted pedging the support OF
the District TO the Hon John H. Ketcham, the next and
former Representative TO Congress from this District
after which tho Convention adjourned amid tremendous
cheers for Congress
JUDGB SHERWOOD AT THE ROOMS OF TUE LoYA.
LEAGUE.
There was a large meeting az the rooms Of the Loyal
League Association FOX III purpose Of listening % AL
lr,,g tom JUDGE Lorenzo Sherwood o.. Texas TIL, a.