The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1866-06-13
soLpiERs' md salloRs CoNvENTIoS
- AT PITTSBURG,

densed, account OF the entire proceed
ings would be impossible, and detailed
one we have not space for. We appen>
ded the resolutions as framed by the
COMMITTEES of 33 as being the most iln-
pOrtant Part Of tho action of the Con-
vention. Gen, Fisher, from the COM
'nistee, reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted amid
great cheers,
WHEREAS, We the representatives of
the soldiers and sailors of Pennsylvania
assemble in convention, in obedience to
q call recognized and formerly acted
upon throughout the Common W. ath,
having IN remembrance the sufferings
and trials endured by the soldiers and
sailors of the Union in their successful
struggle against the gigantic rebellion,
and being determined to perpctuate the
great principles established by our arms
and sanctlfed by the blood of our fel-
low, comrades, do resolve
l. That we return to the Omnipotent
Ruler Of the universe our sincere and
heartfelt thanks for the crowning victory
vouchsafed to our efforts against a rebel.
lion which usd fol its object the destruc-
tion of our great Republic
2. That the tender care exercised by
the Government and the people for the
remains OF our martyred heroes, and for
their widows and orphans, commands
our warmcst gratitude,
.. That it is contrary to public policy
and subversive OF the great principles,
won'by patriotic blood, to permit any tc
hold offices OF honor or profit under the
general government who by word OF
deed embarrassed the Union armies, or
cast odium on the cause for which they
fought.
4. That the soldiers OF. Pennsylvania
should organize in their respective coun-
ties to take care that the triumph of our
army be not truitless, and the just results
OF our great endeavors remain ungather
ed by concessions of any of the material
points at issue in the struggle to the de-
feated party, or by Welding advantages
fairly won and we propose the follows
ing platform as tho basis OF orgauiza-
tion:
s. That such treatment should DO as.
corded to the defeated foe as the most
chivalric magnanimity requires. but
without yielding a prncip pie compromis
ing the right, or above all dcsertlng an
ally.
6. That such and so many guaran.
ties shall be demanded from the Sonth,
and incorporated IN the National Con
stltution, as are necessary to prevent
recurring OF rebellion, secure Justice and
freedom to all men Of all classes, con
ditions and colors, and guard the nations
al faith from violation.
7. That rebels ought not to be preci>
plated into power before such guaran.
ties have been obtained, and that accor-
DINGHY Congress, to which rightfully
pertains all questions of reconstruction,
is to be cordially sustained in their
demand for sach guarantees
s. That with the beginning of the
war this ration took n new departure,
and henceforth her constitution is to be
read in the interest of liberty, justice
and security, according to the lights of
its preamble and the immortal declara-
ton of independence, under the teach-
ings OF Its authors and compatriots. -
Too long already has it been interpreted
in the interest of slavery and caste.
8. That Maj. Gen. John w. .Geary
having given just evidence CT his devo
tion to the Union during the great
rebellion by volunteering in its defense
and serving faithfully during the war,
when many like Hester CIymer, who
now claims to be equally patriotic, were
rendering aid aud comfort to the rebels,
and he now being before the people of
Pennsylvania as candidate for the
office Of Governor, we his fellow soldiers
in that time of trial.. pledge to him our
hearty support, and ask the same for
him from all those who acknowledge the
dept of gratitude due from the country
to its savlors.
10. That the Soldiers of Pennsylvania
recognize no warmer or ,ruer friend
than Governor Andrew G. Curtin. His
name IS our watch word, his fame our
hope, and his merit our glory. The un.
swerving love Of the "soldlers' friend"
will be reciprocated by untatering de-
votion.
IL. That we al peal hopefully TO Con
gress for speedy question on the equali-
zation ofbounties to the soldiers
IL. That believing that treason is a
crime and that "tlaitors should be
punished we demand that leading
traitors should be convicted and executed
rs all example to traitors Tor all time to
como
Is. That this convention il able to
express its sentiments upon the whole
matter of issues and candidates in few
words, which may answer fer our bans
ner inscriptions in the coming campaign
Grant Geary Victory"
H. That the Legislation whereby
Congress attempted to defend and pro-
tcct our slles--the 10, al men of the
South--against the deadly hatred of the
common enemy, and to make good to a
race the freedom proffered as the price
of aid and awarded as the due OF loyalty.
deserves unqualified approval.
Is. That VIC request Congress so to