The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-26
Great Meeting I'm Philadelphia In Support
OF tho Prcsident's Policy.

large meeting was held in Philadelphia on
last Saturday evening, under the auspices Of the
Johnson Club Of that city, at which Senators Doo-
LITTLE, CowAN and NORTON delivered speeches.
The following are the resolutions which were
adopted for the guidance Of the Club:
l.. Resoued, That We are now as heretofore, ar
IDENTIFY attached to the Union Of tho States under
tho Constitution Of the United States that deny
the right Of any State to seoede, and hold that
all attempts at secession are null and void; that all
the states arc now States OF the Union, as before
the rebellion; and we deny the power OF the Gen.
eral Government, under the Constitution, to ex-
elude State from the Union or to govern it as a
Territory.
g. Resolued That our confidence in the ability,
integrity patriotism, and statesmanship Of Presi-
approve the general policy Of his Administration.
g. Resolued, That We endorse the resolution Of
Congress of July, 1861, declaring the object OF
tenance Of the supremacy of the Constitution and
the preservation Of the Union with the dignity
equality, and rights OF the several States 1nim-
f. Resolued, That, in the language of the Chica-
60 platform OF 1850, and as quoted by the late
PTesident Pre- Lincoln il his first inaugura! address,
states and especially Of the right Of each State to
order and control it's own domestic institutions
only to the Constitution Of the United States, is
essential to the balance Of power on which the
perfection and endurance OF our political fabric
e. Resolued, That under the Constitution Of the
United States is reserved to the several States the
therein; and that 1t would be subversive of the
principles of our Government for Congress to
force universal suffrage upon any portion Of the
country in opposition to the known wishes OF the
6. Resolued, saThat this Union must be and re-
main one and inseparable foreyer;' that the war
for it's preservation having been brought to a
triumphant close, and the supremacy Of the Con-
stituton vindicated the rights Of the States under
the Constitution are to remain inviolate, and
hat cifi fha1
lately overrun by rebellion are entitled to all the
| rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution.
z: Resolved, That all the States Of the Union are
entitled by the Constitution Of the United States
| to representation in the councils Of the nation
and that all loyal members duly elected and re-
soribed by law, should be admitted to their seatf
in Congress, without unnecessary delay, by the
| respective Houses, each House being the Judge o
the election returns and qualifications Of it's OWE
8. Resolued, That treason is q crime which
should be punished; p,9 and W. we are opposed to com
amnesty" for universal outrage"
9. Resolued, That the payment of the nationa
debt is a sacred obligation, never to be repu
in any manner whatever in aid Of treason or re-
bellion should ever be- assumed or paid.
TO-. Resolyed, That we cordially endorse the res
torstion policy Of President Johnson as wise, pa
triotio, constitutional, and in harmony with tht
loyal sentiment and purpose OF the people in tht
suppression Of the rebellion, with the platform
policy of the late President Lincoln, the action
Congress, and the pledges given during the war.
debt Of grati1nde to the soldiers and sailors Of thI
late war, for the suppression Of the rebellion
and the families Of the fallen heroes who diet
that the country might live are tho wards Of tn
people, and should be cared for by the Govern
ment.
IL. Resolued, That the national Union men O
the city, who are in favor Of the principles here
enunciated, and who are willing to give them tn
benefit Of their practical support and thus aid il
the restoration Of our country to permanen
peace and happiness, are hereby requested to forr
ward associations throughout the city for the pur
pose Of giving vitality and energy to the combine
action OF the people in this regard and repor
sail rgenization to this club.