Maryland free press., 1866-07-19
county Convention.

held in Hsgerstown, on Tuesday last, un-
der a call of the State Central Committee
for the purpose of appointing delegates
from the county to State Convention TO
be held in Baltimore on Wednesday next
at which Comptroller will be nominated,
and, also, delegates to a Congressional Con-
yention to nominate q candidate for Con-
gress. .-'l
The Convention was well attended, Its de-
liberations harmonious and its results sat-
isfactory. soai ge
It was permanently organized by the
election of the following of6cers:--
President:
Col. JOHN. j. BOWLES,
Vice Presidents, l.'' y
Jno. J. Ankeney, Col 4. Il. Cook,
Elias Snavely, DIR. W. A. Riddlmoser,
David Pittenger, Geo. w. Pole.
Matthew s. Barber.
Secretaries.
William r. Cook, SamI nj. Reitzell,
A committee of five, consisting of Messrs.
VIM. Nc X. Kepler, William J. Boyd,
Otho J. Shifler, James III. Grove, and
John j. Ankeny, were appointed to draft
and report Resolutions. The committee
submitted the following, which were adopt
ed:-
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, The House of Representa-
tIves of the United States, did on the 22d
of July, 1861, by nearly unanimous vote,
there being but two votes in the negative,
declare, that the then existing Civil war
has been forced upon the Country by the
disunionists of the Southern States, now in
arms against the Constitutional Govern
ment, and in arms around the Capitol, that
in this national emergency, Congress, ban
ishing all feelings of mere passion or re-
sentiment, will recollect only its duty to the
whole country; that the war is not waged
on their part in any spirit of oppression, or
for any purpose of conquest or subjugation
or purpose of overthrowing or interfering
with the rights or established institutions
of those states, but to defend and maintain
the supremacy of the Constitution and to
preserve the Union with all the dignity,
equality. and rights of the several States
unimpaired, that as soon as these objects
are accomplished the war ought to cease;
that this solemn declaration was received
and acted upon by the country as eminent
ly just and proper, both in the field and
elsewhere, that President Lincoln acted
upon this policy-that President johnson
did the same, and now that the war has
ceased, the just policy then enunciatede by
Congress, is the true policy for the coun-
try, and the policy being now adhered
to by President johnson.
Therefore, Resolved: That eschewing all
past party names and differences and with
a true devotion to the Constitution and the
Union, we will stand by and support An
drew johnson in his noble and patriotic eff
forts to defeat the bold, bad men who stand
in the way of the restoration of the States
to their full dignity and equality, with all
their rights unimpaired, and we believe. in
this magnanimous and true national Poll
cy is to be found sure road to a speedy
restoration of a Union of hearts and q
Union of States, and of peace and prosperi-
ty to the whole land.
And be 1t further Resolved. That the
Government established by our Fathers, is
white mans government, made by them
for white men and to be controlled by white
men forever, and therefore we are opposed
to negro suffrage, and since the abolition of
slavery was accomplished during the war.
and the Southern States having accepted
the result, and conformed their State Con-
stitutions thereto, it is, unjust in Congress
to force upon them, or any other'portion of
the country, Negro Suffrage and Negro
equality.
And be 1t further Resolped, That VIC will
stand by and support Governor Swami in
his noble efforts to sustain President John
son, aud in his efforts to put down political
intolerance and persecution in this State.
that we hail with pride and confidence his
bold and emphatic denunciation of the a.
buse of power and the prostitution of law
which have marked the History of the
Radical leaders and politicians of this
State. ra :,
And be 1t further Resolved, That the
Hon. Francis Thomas has misrepresented
the sentiments of the people of this Con.
gressional district in sustaining the Radi-
cal party in Congress, and especially by his
votes in favor of Negro Suffrage.
Resolved, That acts, not opinions. are
the only legitimate objects of punishment.
especially in free country, where differ.
ences of opinion on political subjects, and
on measures of public policy are not only
tolerated but exist as matters of right. -
RESOLVED, That we favor an adjustment
of all useless officers and reduction of ali
expenses that can safely be made without
injury to the public service, both in the
National and State governments.
A committee having been appointed.
reported rules and regulations for the gov
ernment of the Convention, which were
adopted, and under which ballot was
had.and the following declared to be elect
ed, as
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
John 7. Ankeny, WIN. Biershing,
Denton Jacques, Jacob Sn;velv