The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-06

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81 ~ l 'he measures which YOU have adont-
ca ior the restoration of the I1nion r.
convention saw only a continuance . Of
me pollcy which, for the same nurnose
was inaugurated by your immetdiate,
predecessor. In his reelection bv the
people after that policy had been flllv
indicated, and had been made one Of tbe
! issues OF the contest those of his polifi1
cal friends who are now assailinr Wow,
iof strictly pursuing it, are forpetini or
regardless of the opinions which tho;n
support OF his reelection necessarily
involved. Being upon the same ticket
WIN mat inuehiamented public servant.
whose foul assassination touched the
heart OF the civilized world with orief
ana horror, you would have been false
10 obvious duty il you had not endeay-
ofeu to carry out the same policy.
Aho Judging now by the opposite one
when Congress has pursued. It's wisdom
ana patriotism are Nindicated by the
iaet tnat that OF Congress has but con-
tinueu broken Union by keeping ten
OF the States, in which, at one time. thp
itsufrectl0n existed, as far as thew could
l-aetoinpilsh 1t, in the condition of subiu
Sated provinces, denying to them the
ItSiit 10 be represented whilst subiu-
ga'ing thelr people to every species of
leglsiatod, including that of taxation.
mat such state of things is at war
WIN the very genius Of our Govern.
lilent. Inconsistent with every idea of
l,elltleal freedom, and most perilous to
the peace ana safety OF the country.
Nc rejecting man can fail to believe.
we hope, sir, that the proceedings of
tle convention will cause you to adhere,
II possible, with even greater firmness,
70 the course which you are pursuing,
py satisfying you that the people are
with you, and that the wish which lies
nearest to the hearts is that perfect
restoration of our union at the earliest
moment be attained, and conviction
that that result can only be accomplished
by the means which you are pursuing.
And in the discharge Of the duties
which these impose upon you, we, as
did every member of the Convention
again, for ourselves, individually tender
you our profound respect, and as
surance of our cordial and sincere sup
port.o
With reunited Union, with no foot
but that of a freeman treading, or per-
mitted to tread our soil, with industry
renewed, with nations faith pledged
forever to a strict observance of all its
obligations, with kindness and fraternal
love everywhere prevailing, the desc
lation Of war will soon be removed, its
sacrifices of life, sad as they have been,
will, with a Christian resignation, be
referred to Providential purpose of fix
ing our beloved country on a firm and
er durable basis, which will forever
place our liberty and happiness beyond
the reach Of human peril.
Then, too, and forever will our Gov
eminent challenge the admiration and
receive the respect OF the nations OF the
world, and be in no danger of any effort
to impair our rights, or to impeach our
honor; and permit me, sir, in conclusion
to add that great as is your soicitude for
the restoration of our domestic peace,
and YOUR labors 10 that end, we rejoice
that you have also a Watchtul eye to the
rights Of the nation, and that any at
tempt by an assumed Or actual foreign
power to enforce an Illegal blockade
'sagainst the Government or citizens OF
the United Statesn Ito use your own
mild but expressive words) "Wlil be
disalloWed."
In this determination l am sure you
will receive the unanimous approval OF
YOUR IellOW-cltlZellS. NVW, 9A', 90 .'iN
chairmap of this committee, and IN be-
half of the Convention, l have the
honor to present you with an authentl-
Gated copy of its proceedings.
At the conclusion Of this speech, the
PRECEDENT made reply, of which the toll
lowing is a refbatim report:
speech of tie President.
Mr.. Chairman ard Gentlennam Of the
Committee: Language is inadequate 10
express tie emotions and feelings pro,
duced bv this occasion. Perhaps could
express more by permitting silence 70
saw. | confess that, Notwithstanding
the experience / have had in publle
life and the audiences | have addressed
this occasion and this assembIage are
calculated to. and do, overWheiln ME
As ! have said, have not lang aaSe s: 10
convey adequately my present leeiiHss
and emotions. ,.a, ,,,
In listening to the address which your
elonuent and distinguished chairman !.
has lust delivered, the PROCEEDINGS oi
the convention as they transplred' re-
cured eur to my mind. Seemingly, ! par,
tool, of the irspiratiOn that preNalied III