The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-10-20

But are We to ignore our friends North and
South? Nhatever have been nv preiudices in
the past am not willing 10 ignore the black
man any longer"
Proceedings in Convention.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 6.-The Southern dele
gates met Ut the National Hall. at 10 4. N.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. BidwelI. \ tel
esraIn Was received from the Republican State
Convention ut Syracuse, cOngratulating the Con-
ventIOn upon the favorable auspices under which
Its sessions were being held. 1t was read amidst
great applause.
Platform Resolutions.
Mr.. Hamilton. of Texas, reported the following
resolutions, which were adopted unanimously:
Resohred, That the loyal people Of the south
cordially unite with the loyal people of the North
IN Thanksgiving TO Almighty God, through
whose VIII Il rebellion unparalleled for its cause
lessness, its cruelty and its criminalitv. has been
overruled to the vindication OF the supremacy of
the Federal Constitution over every State and
Territory of the Republic. A..
ResOired. That We demand, as we have demand
ed at all times since the cessation of lostiiities.
the restoration of the States. in which We live. to
the old relations with the Union on the simrlest
conditions consistent with the protection Of our
lives, property and political rights, now in ieop-
ardy from the unquenched enmity of rebels lately
IN arms.
Resohred, That the unhappy policy of Andrew
johnson, President of the United States. is, i'm its
ELECTS upon the loyal people of the South. unjust
ana offensive and, accordingly. however ardentlv
We desire our respective States once more repr4-
7ented IN Congress, We would deeply regret resto-
ration on tn" inadequate conditions presented by
the President. as calculated not to abate. but
only TO magnify the perils and sorrows of our
condition.
ResOIred. That the welcome we have received
from the loyal citizens Of Philadelphia, under the
roof of the time honored Hall in which the De-
%ciaration of Independence was adopted, inspires
US with the hope that the principles of just and
equal Government. which were made the founda-
ton of the Republic at its origin, shall become
the cornerstone oi the Constitution.
ReSOfred, That with pride in the patriotism of
Congress, with gratitude for the fearless and per-
slStent support they have given to the cause of
and their efforts u restore all States to
their former condition in the American Union. we
VIII stand by the position taken by them, and use
all means consistent with II peaceful and lawful
course to secure the ratification of the amend
the Constitution of the Union, as pro-
pused by Congress. Ires 5ss M tast G9ngressl in
It's wisdom did not provide by law for the create. q
security of loyal people in States not yet admitted
To representation.
Resoired, That the political power of the Gov
eminent Of the United States for the administra-
tiOn of its public affairs is, by its Constitution.
to the popular or law making DEPART
ment of the Government.
ResOIred, That the political status of States
lately III rebellion to the United States Govern
ment and the rights of the people of such States,
are political questions, and are, therefore, clearly
the control of Congress, to the exclusion I
of and independent Of any and every department
Of Government.
Resoired. That there is no right. political. legal
Dr constitutional in any State to sec,de or with :
iraw from the Union but they may by wicked =
md unauthorized resolutions and force sever the /
which they have sustained to the Union; {
ind when they do 80, they assume the attitude of
l public enemy at war with rho limited Staras B q
They subject themselves to all the rules and prin- a
,iples of international laws and laws of war ap- l
1lled To belligerents according To mouern usage. |
ReSOIrod, That we are unalterably in favor of :,
he Union of the States, and earnestly desire a -
esal and speedy restoration of all States to their :.
roper places In the Union, and the establishment q
n each of them of influences of patriotism and ii
ustlce by which the whole nation shall he COM b
'ined to carry forward %triumphantly the princi- c
lies of freedom and progress. until all men, of all p
aces, shall everywhere beneath the Flag of our y
,ountry have accorded To them freely all that u
virtue, industry. Intelligence and energy :
entitle them TO attain. :
Res0ired, That organizations in unrepresented Il
tates assuming to be State Governments, not :.
aying been legally established are not legitimate II
governments until organized by Congress. II
Resotred. That we cherish with tender hearts hi
he memory of the virtues. patriotism, sublime W
nth, upright character, life, and generous ma a
lre OF our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Abraham Lincoln. "
Resolred, That WE are in favor of universal lib NJ
rty the world over, and feel the deepest sympa- =,
ny with the oppressed people of all countries in tq
struggle for freedom and the inherent right Ia
f all men To decide or control for themselves the In
of Government under which they live. t.
Resoired, That the lasting gratitude of the ma
on Is due 10 the men who have borne the battle, in
nd in covering themselves with imperishable ca
Iory, they have shown to the world its hope of u
ee government, and we rely on the invincible "a
'ldiers and sailors who made the Grand Army 1t
nd Navy of the Republic to be true TO the prin- n
pies for which they fought. We pledge them Ie
lat we will stand by them in maintaining the bl
Dnor due TO the saviors of the nation, in secur- ",
u the fruits of their victory. ri.
Res0lred, That remembering with profound 1t
attitude the precepts of Washington. we should VI
custom ourselves to consider the Union as the az
,incipal object of our political desire, which has uo
.,retOtOre sustained US in our love for the Union ~,
too many of our neighbors in the South -,
ere waging II war for its destruction. Our dear es
I abiding love for the memory of the Father of