The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-16

Third Representation in the Congress Of the
United States and in the Electoral College ie
right recognized in the Constitution as abiding
in every State, and as u duty imposed upon its
people, fundamental in its nature, and essential
te the existence of our republican Institutions;
and neither Congress nor the General Govern
ment has any power or authority 10 deny this
right TO any State, or to withhold its enjoyment
ander the Constitution from the people thereof.
FOurth.kW call upon the people OF the United
States TO elect to Congress, as members thereof,
none but men who admit this fundamental
right of representation, and who will receive
TO seats therein loyal representatives from every
State in allegiance TO the United States, subject
only to the Constitutional right of each House
to Judge of the election returns and qualifca-
tions of its own members.
Fifth. The Constitution of the United States
and laws made in pursuance thereof are the
supreme law of the land, anything in the Con-
stitution or laws of any State to the
contrary notwithstanding All powers not
conferred by the Constitution uDon the
to States, are Preserved TO the States, or to
the people thereof, and among the rights thus
reserved to the States is the right TO prescribe
the qualifications tor the elective franchise
therein, which right Congress cannot interfere
with.
No State OF combination of States has the
right to withdraw from the Union, or to eX-
clude, through their action in Congress or other
wise, any other State or States from the Union.
The Union OF these States is perpetual, and
cannot be dissolved.
Sixth. Such amendments TO the Constitution
of the United States may be made by the people
thereof as they may deem eXpedent, but only
in the mode pointed out by its provisions; aud
in proposing such amendments, whether by
Congress or bv convention, and in ratifying
the same, all the States of the Union have an
equal and an indeieasible right to voice and a
vote thereon.
Seventh. Slavery is abolished, forever pro-
hibited, and there is neither desire nor purpose
on the part OF the Southern States that 1t should
ever he rn-pstahshpd the soil vpithin
the iurisdiction OF the United states: and the
enfrancbised slaves in all the States OF the
Union should receive, in common with all their
| inhabitants, equal protection in every right OF
person and property.
Eighth. While we regard as utterly invalid
and never to be assumed, or made OF binding
torce, any obligation incurred or undertaken in
making war against the United States, We hold
the debt of the nation to be sacred aud inviola-
BILE, and we proclaim our purpose IN discharging
this duty, as in performing all other national
obh{ations, TO maintain, nnimpaired and unim-
peached, the honor and faith OF the republic.
Ninth. 1t is the duty OF the National Govern
ment 10 recognize the services of the Federal
soldiers and sailors in the contest Just closed,
| by meeting promptly and fully all their Just
| and rightful claims for services they have rem
dered the nation, and by extending to those of
them who have survived, and to the widows
and orphans of those who fell, the most gene
| rOus and considerate care.
Tenth. In Andrew johnson, President OF the
United States. who in his great office has proved
steadfast in his devotion to the Constitution
| and the laws, and the interest of his
country; unmoved by persecution and I'M
| deserved reproach; having faith unassallable
in the people and In the principles of free gov
| ernment,-Ge recognize Chief Magistrate who
| is worthy of the nation, and equal to the great
crisis upon which his lot is cast, and we tender
to him, in the discharge of his high and respon.
sible duties, our profound respect, and the as.
| surances of our cordial and sincere support.
Reception of the Document.
The reading of the resolutions was frequently
interrupted by bursts of applause, and at the
close the audience rose en- T1GsSe to give vent to
| their satisfaction.
The Vote.
The resolutions were adopted by unanimous
vote.
I The address, Ioith dter proceedings, sOW be pub
kished IN secceedinq editions