Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-10

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CONSERVATIVE UNION VIEIws. At meet
Ag OF "Original Union Men Of his city, heId
8. friday night, the following preamble and
.esolutons were adopted. They speak for
2cmselves:
Whereas, general impression seems to pre-
ell throughout the Northern States that all
he original Union men Of this and other
G0ntne States opposed to the rec0nstruc-
,;oa policy Of President Johuscn--the priucl-
oles enunciated by the Convention held at
&a:adelpha August IA, 1866, and are in favor
oi extending the right of suffrage to the negro;
ild feeling that these impressions are not only
2r@on2Ous, but in direct conflict with our real
continents; and. in order that all men may
'-ao7 and fully understand our real opinions
. the subjects, be it
SesoiVeG, by this meeting, COMPOSED as 1t IS
ac:2y ot original Union men or Virginia, the
1?0ritv Of whom are natives OF ,hlS State.
I'D others who have served as officers or prl
ties u he Federal Army, that we not only
hearty endorse the policy Of Andrew johnson,
u. cordially recommend it to all Conservative
Aea q the country, as the only one by which the
.ut,.ro peace and welfare Of the Union can be
;tIained and pcrpetuatGd.
Resolved, That We fully endorse the princi-
les for the future Government OF the country,
?-.rncated at the Conservative Convention
recently held in Philadelphia, and believe that
lose composing that Convention had the best
i..teregt and future harmony and prosperity OF
GIz: whole country at heart, and as such are
;,ortny OF the confidence Of all n-loving
lisiaels
Resolved, That as Union men we have al
w.vs denied and opposed the II ght Of the
32:eGSion Of States and believe now that the
only proper and JUST means by which these
states which attem lted to withdraw troln the
jnion can or should be i, turned to their form
e. positions as States Of the Union are those
raea0s set forth IN the wise, patriotic, and
Constitutional manner recommended By Prosl-
Gent johnson.
:iesolvcd, That we are opposed TO granting
tie right OF suffrage to the negro, believing
:?oE4 our personal knowledge OF the present
condition of thar race, that they are uupre-
)a;ed for al intelligent exercise OF that priv.
!cge, and Is voters would be the subject OF
Improper use by designing politicians, and as
g:,cn, whilst of no practical benefit to them
scl"cs, es 4 class would be productive of int-
!iia injury 70 the future happiness of this
State and country.
Resolved that We believe it to be the basis
19on which the American GoveThmen; was
.0imed-that al! men who are taxed should
&c represented; ana stiI maintaining that
principle, we deny the rlsIt and condemn the
"cilon OF the late Congress, IN refusing the ad-
1'!3s'oo TO the loyal, and legal repTT>GntauYcs
INC 2onsclcnt!ou>Iy c"ui,; ana "ouidlh"d TIE
opportunity been @'Ivlaed 'hem) nave con-
hi2G Win all 'iie Oo"SI''u'!oN"l requlFohleh'S
. Congressional enactmentS, 10 nave enabled
.EaI2 TO represent thclr constituents II thc re-
1c1t session ct Congress-,
:<eSotVed, That our Only object III the organ
.Esl0n oi this ASSOCIATION Is 30 lar as we can,
. assist IN restoring our whole country to Its
-c-m2" condition OF peace anG happiness; ana
.cf She purpose OF accomplishing this much
Ccs!:eG object, we cordially and earnestly re-
~rc2S our loyal brethren throughout the South
2;c States 10 form similar Associations, pn at
'3a&l each Congressional district, )ln order that
.AeY may be short y enabled TO otllclaliy com
TICnic2tc With their Only true friends, the Con