Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-06-22
soldiers and sailors state Union

was called to order by Col. j.. A. Parrott'
Of Dayton, President of the League. In
the absence of the regular Secretary, Capt
e. G. Ellis, OF Montgomery county, was
appointed Secretary pro tenn. The minutes
of the last meeting at Dayton on March
21st, '66, were read and approved.
The President read report of his action
since the last Injecting. Hehad addressed
prominent military men throughout the
State, urging the formation Of subordinate
Leagues. But few of these had as yet been
formed. He recommended standing alool
for the present from the National League
The day of the annual meeting of the Stase
League had been fixed for the 4th OF July,
but as many objections had been made To
this, the President thought it best that the
time should be changed. He took occasion
to speak at some length in favor of the
bounty bill that had recently passed the
United States House of Representatives
Col. Parrott remarked in his report that
on recent visit to Washington, he was
struck with the large number of able-bodied
negroes In public employment to the ex-
clusion of white soldiers. Hehad no sense
less prejudices against the negro, but be
preferred for the public service men of his
own color, and especially, white soldiers
who had served in the field. He argued
that ii the example was set of giving the
preference to soldiers in public employ
ment, it would be followed by private in
dlvlduals. He closed his report with an
earnest appeal in behalf OF the soldiers,
and especially referred to the duty of Cher
ishing the memory OF their fallen COM
rades.
The President stated that the Constitu-
tion of the League made it his duty to ap-
point committee of i've on Credentials,
but as the attendance was small, he sug-
gested dispensing with that ceremony
On motion of Capt. Ransford Smith, OF
Butler county, the rule was dispensed with,
and all soldiers and sailors present invited
to participate in the meeting.
On motion of Gen. A. O. Parry, OF Hamil-
ton county, citizens delegated to represent
soldiers were admitted to seats.
The following gentlemen were then ap-
pointed committee on Credentials: Col
j. V. Guthrie, Gen. A. G. Parry, Gen. III,
B. Banning, Major P. R. Minor, and Col
Shannon.
A committee to prepare resolutions and
draft an address, was appointed, consisting
of Gen. H. B. Banning, Gen. Day, Gen. o,
G. Maxwell, Capt. Smith, Capt. r. NJ
Hayes, and Gen.A. G. Parry.
On motion of Col. Guthrie, all resolutions
pertaining to this organization were di-
rected to be referred to the foregoing
committee. ~. 70. a.
A resolution was offered, affirming that
President johnson has shown proper ap-
probation of the soldiers and sailors by
in their behalf in appoint.
ments to office. and rendering to him the
thanks of this meeting. Referred to the
committee on Resolutions under the rule
: On motion of Capt. Smith, it was ordered
that the. present officers of the League be
continued in office till the next annual
meeting, and that the President appoint
the time and place for that meeting.
A recess was taken at noon tor half an
hour. ilg g.,-,s..... aa
3 After recess the meeting re-assembled.
Gen. H. B. Banning, on behalf of the
committee on Resolutions, to whom was
referred the report of the President of the
League, submitted report recommending
that the report of the President be publish.
ed in the papers of the State, and that the
Secretary be instructed to spread the same
upon the records of the League; and also
recommending the adoption of the follow
ing resolutions: r.t
Resolved, That we earnestly recommend
to the soldiers and sailors throughout the
State, to organize subordinate Unions in
each town and ward, upon the plan adopted
and proposed by this Union. e
Resolved, That we heartily indorse, the
"House bill" for equalization OF bountles,
as embodying the views of this Union.
ResoLUed That it is the desire of this
Convention that, If any of the benefits
asked for should be conferred by Congress
no distinction will be made between sol
diers on account of color.
ReSolUed, That we warn the soldiers Of
the country, our late companions in arms
against speculations in discharges, and ex-
hort them to preserve as precious testi-
monials, the evidence which the Govern
ment has given them of their honorable
service. 5Ia4-
Resolced, That this Convention respect
fully request Congress to protect the hon
ora6ly discharged soldiers of the country
against traffic in their discharges, by Inn
posing penalties on all who buy, or offer to
buy, a soldiers discharge; and to prevent
by proper Legislation, any one receiving thl
benefits which may be given to the dis
charged soldier by Congress, except thu
soldier himself or his personal representa-
tives. 81 ni.tA ~
Resolued, That should Congress deter
mine to retain In the service, as a part o
the Regular army, regiments OF the Veter
an Reserve Corps. enlisted men and officer
who have been disabled In the line of duty
should be equally eligible to positions II
said Corps, and entitled to the same right
and privileges, whether now members o
said Corps, or honorably discharged from
the late Volunteer army. ~ III .n,
.Resolued, That the thanks Of the Obi
Soldiers and Sailors Union are du
and are hereby rendered to those indefatig
able workers in behalf of soldiers right
and interests, Gen. r. G.. Schenck, Of tn
House of Representatives, and Hon. FL. {
Wilson, of the Senate of the United States
and to all members Of the two Houses VIII
have sustained them.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Uniol
are due and are hereby rendered to tn
President of the United States, and to tn
l hnads Of anch Danartmanks at WashinQtOT