Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-27

Burns, Of Gettysburg. (Cheers) And further in
eOnsidcratiOa Of his distinguished patriotism v,
have tenaerea to him in addition a gold headed
The President suggested that perhaps the fittes
expression that the Convention could make, o
their sense Of the loyolty and patriotism Of thi
city. had been already heard 10 the cheers with
which those present had received them.
Zen. BARyuM introduced the following
WHEREAS, These people have extended the free
dom OF their beautiful city to JOHN BURSs. tn,
WHERE1s, They did not extend it to ANbRpW
Johnson, the apostate. therefore with three rous'
lBs q resolred, That we recognize IN the people
Of Pittsburg and the surrounding cities people
whose memory shall ever be held green in the
hearts Of the boys in blue With three rousine
cheers the motion was carried.
Order being again restored, Mr.. MURDocK re-
! cited Sheridan's Ride, amid frequent Interrupt
Three cheers were then proposed and given for
| Gen. SHERIDAN.
Gen. Cox then said. ! have the honor of intro.
ducing to you Captain HoLBRooK, one of the
and delivered some appropriate remarks He
announced that he had served in the navy since
1872 and reviewed the history Of the government
since that period. Speaking particularly Of in
stances OF the times In the war Of ISL. and with
Mexico
were in turn called to the stand and made
speeches 10 the Convention which were warmly an
plauded and 1t times loudly cheerod.
The Chairman then introduced JNo, BURgs,
the hera az GcttssbuEE. who Eas recaiVed 1ith
great cheering. Mr.. ReBB on behalf Of the Ciiy
Council Of Pittsburgh, then presented to Mr..
BuRNs handsome gold headed cane as slight
testimony Of admiration for his gallant conduct
in shOuldering musket and Fastening to the field
Of Gettysburg, when his homo was threatened BY
invasion. A bequet of flowers was also presented
in behalf of the ladies' These articles we're grace
fully received by Mr.. Burns, who expressed his
appreciation Of them through the medium of the
Chair. Loud calls were made for General SIGRL,
but it was announced that the General was not
present. General BKREUN; | have matter of
business, which | am sure will meet response In
the heart OF every loyal soldier; when we see
detection in high places SO frequently coming up
on as, It Is proper that shall rally around and
sustain those men and those institutions, who in
this hour stand firm for the right aud therefore.
have the honor to otter tho following preamble
and resolutions:
WHEREAs. this Convention recognize in free
press the bulwark Of freedom, and
WHEREAS, it is the duty of every patriot in this
hour OF national peril to put forth every effort
for right and country; therefore,
Resol0ed, That we heartily recommend to all
friends Of freedom and their country, TO aid in
advancing light and truth upon the great ques-
tons Of liberty and loyalty, as they are dissent
mated by the New York Tribune.
A delegate-"Tbree groans for the New York
Tines lGrOans
Gen. JGRDINE, of New Jersey-"That resolu-
ton goes to the Committee under the rule already
adopted"
Gen. GARFIELD--I move to strike out worls
New York Tribune" and insert in lieu Of them
Tho amendment was agreed to and the resOlu-
ton was referred.
a resolution Of thanks TO Sanitary Committee.
Christian Committee, Ladies' Aid Society and
Loyal League, were unanimously adopted
The following dispatches were received:
NEW YoRx, Sept. l6.-To President Soldiers
ter of invitation was semitic st. Louis lis earlier
receipt would have enabled me to express person
ally, my cordial sympathy with the objects of the
Convention. j. G. FREMONT.
I'M. r n
Col. MOoDY. Of Ohio, and given by the Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.-Chairman Soldiers
and Sailors Convention: The Union League of
Philadelphia sends greeting to the Loyal Soldiers
and Sailors OonVention7Msy the results of your
deliberations IN council be as successful as your
[Signedl JAMES H. ORxE,
Mayor JOSEPH 2. LoNeHEAD. Of Philadelphia.
offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That ths thanks Of the country are due
to the xxx Cangress of the United States for
their revision and action upon the much perverted
neutrality laws Of the United States, and to Hon.
n. p. BANKS, Chairman of Committee of Foreign
Relations, for his able and exhaustive report :
ReSotUed, That we deeply feel for the CENTRALIZED
and oppressed Of all nations, and accord to them
our liyeliest sympathies, and whenever lawful and
praciica our earnest cooperation and assistance
in their efforts to throw off the yoke of their OPP
pressOrs, and erect for themselves a republic like
our own And we are animated with hope that
the day is not far distant when Ireland in the old
world, and Mexico, on our own continent, can
they should be. The above was referred to the
Committee under rules of the Convention
A delegate moved that the Convention take a
recess to half past o'clock, but subsequently
withdrew the motion.
Gen. BUTLER, Chairman Of the Committee on
Resolutions. appearing in the hall with the re-
port OF that Committee. After great cheering
Gen. BUTLER came forward and said.
MIR. PREsIDEsT-The Committee on ResOlu-
tions unanimously instructed me to report the
following as platform OF principle for the Sol
diers and Sailors Convention here assembled:
Resolved, That the action of the present Con-
gross IN passing the pending constitutional
Amendment is wise, prudent and just.
1t clearly defines American citizenship, and
guarantees all his rights to every citizen, 1t
places just and equal basis the right Of repre-
sentatiOn, making the vote Of q man in one State
equally patent with the vote of another man in
any State. 1t rightfully excludes from places of
power and trust the chief consprators and euilti-
estrebels, whose periured crimes have drenched
the land in fraternal blood 1t puts into the very
frame of our Government the inviOlabilty of our
national debt, and the nulliy forever Of all obli
cations contracted in support of the rebellion.
2 ResotUed, That 1t Is unfortunate for the coun-
try that these propositions have not been received
IN the spirto eoneihation clemency and fraternal
feeling IN which they were offered, they are the
mildest terms ever offered to subdued rebels.
3. kes0iUed, That the President, as an Execu-
tive. officer has no riget to a policy against the
Legislative department Of Government. APP
plause. That his endeavOrs to fasten his scheme
of reconstruction upon the country, is as danger
Gus as it is unwise. His action in sustaining il
ty, they have converted conquered rebels into
impudent claimants to rights which they have
forfeited and places which they have deserted.
If contaminated 1t would render the sacrifices Of
the nation useless the loss Of the lives Of every
buried soldier vain and the war in which we have
so gloriOusly triumphed, what his present friends
plause. ..
& ResolUed, That the right of the conqueror to
legislate for the conquered has been recognized
by the public law of all civilized nations; by the
adoption Of that law for the good of the whole
country, Congress has the undoubted right to es-
tablish measures for the conduct of the reVolted
states, and 70 all acts Oflegisation that neces
sary for the complete restoration of the Union.
5. ResoLCsd, That when he claims by acts of tho
Army and Navy the rights OF o dictator, he in
suits every soldier rad sailor in the Republic; no
ought 70 distinctly understand that the tried pa
triots Of this nation can never be used to over
throw civil liberty or popular government
9th. hesotDed, That the neutrality laws should
be so amended rs to give the fullest liberty 70 the
citizen consistent with the National faith; that
the great Union Republican Party is pledged to
sustain liberty and equality of rights every
where, and therefore we tender to all people
struggling for freedom our sympathy and cordial
cooperation. lApplause.J
9Th, Reeotred. That the Union men Ofthe South,
without distinction of race or color are entitled
to the protection Of every loyal soldier and sailor
who served his country IN supPressing the rebel
lion, and that In their preseat dark hour Of trial.
where they are being prosecuted by thousands,
solely because they are men, and have been true
to the Government, We will not prove recreant TO
with our lives, if necessary, those brave men who
remained true tous whenall.around was false and
faithless. lApplause.l
g. Resolred. That tho public domains, as the
common property Of the nation, ought to be sa-
eredly held devoted to the benefit Of the nations
defenders and that Congress ought 10 legislate in
regard 70 bounties and pensions, and with most
exact and impartial justice 70 all soldiers and
sailors. Applause.
9 Resotved That in recognizing the army, jus
ice to the volunteers, officers and soldiers, de-
mand that faithful and efficient service in the
field ought TO be held equivalent 70 an education
a. West Point. iareat applause.l
~. Rcsoiucd Thai say sficcF. soldier or sailor,
wbo left his flag 70 serve with our enemies, ought
never TO have any place in the army or navy Of
the Union. lApplause.l
Cholera Report
NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-There were Ave fresh ca
ses Of cholera reported in this city yesterday
Burial permits were also issued for six cholera
cases DR.. HANS weekly report was sent in to