American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1866-06-16
The Press Convention,

T. Our limited space has prevented
e and still prevents,us from publishing
VI IN full the proceedings of the Press
q Convention, held in Jackson on the
s 9th instant. Col. l. NJ. Partridge was
: elected president, and Col. j. L.
e Power, secretary. The next meeting
: will be held at Natchez, on the first
0 Monday in November next.
The following resolutions, intro
l duced by Col. E. NJ. Yerger, of the
l MiSsissippian, were unanimously
adopted. By this action the people
will see that the great palladium of
their liberties, the Press, is call
) right " on the subject of "our State
and Federal relations -
WHEREAS, The opinions of the Press be-
ing generally regarded as the representative
medium of the opinions of the people, it may
not be inappropriate for this Convention to
give expression to its views concerning the
political situation of the entire country. We,
of Mississippi, having submitted the differ
ences which divided the North and South to
the arbitrament of arms, and having failed,
after "A long and gallant struggle, to secure
/ our independence, have desired, and now de- |
sire, IN good faith, to acquiesce in and abide |
by the results which have been decided by
the issue of the late contest therefore,
/ BE il Resolved, That we believe it to be the |
duty of every lover of justice, peace and
good will, to give a warm support to the re-
construction policy of President johnson, as
being the surest, speediest and most practi.
cable plan yet presented to protect the rights
of the States, create confidence in the Gov.
eminent, and restore tranquility among the
people.
Rts0tced, That we recognize In that por-
ton of the late "Republican" party now led
by Stevens, Sumner and Greeley, direct at
tempt to overthrow the republican princi-
Piles established by our fathers for the gov
eminent of the United States, and to build
upon its ruins consolidated empire whose
irresponsible and despotic rule will sweep
away every landmark of the Constitution
ReSotUed, That will diligently co. ope-
rate and sustain with our ballots all citizens
North or South, of whatever former political :
opinion, who recognize the strong necessity
of wrestling the political power Of the Gov.
eminent from the hands of Il reckless major c
ity in Congress, which, in seeking self ag-
graudizement and perpetuntion Of power in
their own hands, are peryerting the objects of I
the constitution and destroying the conf q
dence of the people in the stability Of the !.
Government.
Resolped, That we fully and faithfully rec !,
ogni2e the freedom OF our former slaves as
a legitimate result of the war, and believing
hat under the constitution and laws Of Mis-.
,issippi they are protected in life, liberty aud
property, we will use our influence to i'm.
rroye their condition as race, and prepare
hem for the sudden change in their social
condition but we uncompromsingly oppose
he effort that is now being made TO secure
o them political power in the Government y
relieving that such policy will destroy the
prosperity of the freedmen and jeopardize
he best interests of the entire country.
Resolved, That we deprecate and deplore
he systematic misreprese by North. .
m radical journals Of the views and feelings
f the Southern people in their charges Of
'ur disloyaty aud hostility to the general
government; and, in speaking for Missis-
ippi, we believe we speak for the entire
south, in declaring that there is nothing
more desired by our people than faithful
cooperation in tie legitimate ends of the Id
Government, end the recognition of our
,ghts to prove our loyalty by the action and
declarations of our REPRESENTATIVES in Con-
ress. An impartial world will not fail to
ondemn a policy which bliudly accuses,
'hiIe il denies the accused Il voice in their
wn defence. C.
Resolved That we tender to the couserva-
We Republican and Democratic Senators
nd members of Congress our sincere thanks
II their persistent efforts TO restore the
outhern people 20 the enjoyment of the con
itutiorr' CATS and privileges to which, as
tzens Of ,he United States, they are emit
e aud We assure them that their efforts
this behalf have given hope and encour-
cement to our people, and have greatly
nded to slay the ssperities which were
Re natural consequence of the recent con- Y
st. OF