Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-12-06

maintain the supremacy OF the Ooneutution anu nee
vi laws made in pursuance thereof, and 10 pre- !
,erve the Union with all the dignity, equality, tor
aud rights Of the several States unimpsired age
aud that as soop as these objects were ac- Du
complished the war ought to cease Isl
In some Instances Senators were permitted wa
to continue their legislative functions, while Of
iu other instances Representatives were elected 10
and admitted to seats after their States had be
formally declared their right to withdraw from tit
the Union; aud were endeavering TO maintain m
that right by force Of arms. All Of the States be
whose people were In insurrection, as States, th
were included in the apportionment OF the d. n
rect tax Of twenty millions Of dollars annually q
laid upon Che Unitsd States by the act appro-
we'd 9Th Of August, 1861. Congress, by the act i
of March 4th, 1852, aud BY tho apportionment II
Of representation Hereunder, also recognised
their presence as States in the Union and q
they have, for judicial purposes, been divided \
Into districts, as States alone can be divided.
| The same recognition appears in the recent Z
| legislation in reference TO Tennessee, winch '
| evidently rests upon the fact that the functions
of the State were not destroyed by the rebel {
lion, but merely suspended; and that principle
Is oil course applicable TO those States which,
like Tennessee, attempted to renounoe tneir
places In the UnioG. II
The action of the Executive Department OF
the Government upon this subject has been
equally definite and uniform, and the purpose
OF the war was specifically stated in the Proc
lamation issued by my predecessor on the 22d
d,y OF September, 1862. twas then solemnly |
proclaimed and declared that hereafter, as |
heretofore, the war will be prosecuted for the
object of practically restoring the constitutional
relation between the q lated States and each OF
the States and the people thereof, in when
>iatts that relation is or may be suspended or
disturbed" -.
TIE recognition OF the Stated by the judi
sial Department OF tho Government has also
been clear and conclusive 10 all proceedings
affecting them as States, had In the Supreme,
d | Circuit and District Courts.
In the admission OF Senators and Represen-
ta.ives from any and all of the States, there can
/ be no Just ground OF apprehension that per-
sons who are dsloyal will be clothed Win the
powers OF legislation; for this could not happen
X when the Constitution and the laws are en-
forced by vigilant and faithful Congress-
OF Each house Is made the judge OF the cleo
tieus, returns, and qualifications OF It's own
MEMBERS" and may, "with the concurrence OIL
two thirds expel member" When Sena.
co tor or Representative presents his ceruncae Vi
election, he may at once be admitted or re-
m iected or should there be any question as 10
his eligibility, his credentials may De referred
ice for investigation TO tbs appropriate committee
1t admitted to u seat 1t must be upon evidence
satisfactory to the ouse of which he becomes q
member, that he possesses the requisite Oon.
stitutional and legal qualifications. II refused
admission as a member for want OF due allie
glance to the Government, and returned TO hi
constituents, they are admonished mat nom
but persons loyal to the United States will b
allowed voice 10 the Les islative Councils
= the nation, and the political power and mora
. influence of Congress are thus effectively ex
erted in the interests of loyalty to the dovern
ment and fidelity to the Union. Upon thi
,ep question, SO vitality affecting the restoration
the Union and the permaneucy OF our Presen
al of nnvarnment m convictions, hereto
An fore expressed, have undergone no change
pes bat on the contrary their correctness has bee
uni Confirmed by reflection and time. VI the al
= mission of loyal members to seats In the re
'a ~. spsctiye Houses of Congress was wise and ex
.n pedient year ago, 1t is no less wise and eIpe
am, dent now. If this anomalous condtuon
am. right now-if, 10 the exact condition oil Thea
om States at the present time, 1t is lawful to e'
is no ciude them from representation DO not So
lions that the question will ba changed by the m
nary Of time. Ten years hence, II these States r
mites maiu as they are, the right of representauo
. De- will be no stronger the righ. of exclusion WI
~, be no weaker.
co sn The Con,ti ution oil the United States max
. ma. 1t the duty of the President to recommend
a our the consideration of Congress "such measur
g the as he shall judge necessary or efpedien'.
their know Of measure more imperativeiy q
ser US mauded by every consideration OF national l
terejt, sound policy and equal justice, than I
Cen admission OF loyal members from the now U
been reeresepted States. This would consummi
g .as the work OF restoration, and exert most 81
10, utary influence in the re-estabishment
IN ap- Pe"cci nat'houy ,1N - ~ ,
, leg. tend greatly to renew the commence o,
senta- American people IN the vigor anu staeiii'y
tes- their institutions II would bind us mi
laws closely together as a nation, and enable US
ioved, show 10 the world the inherent and recupel
rev tive power oil Government founded upon
people LII IF Tho noonle and established upon
Postal VIII. VI 'ue Ibae, ins;ca and in,eiligeu
being Priuelples VI a,san,b ga anbsnced nrosu
ton of our lucIeaseu san,os,ra,o ,bs "a N
asked ity would HteHaBaoiy ueinoustlo' ue ~
No the OF the arguments against tree institute
melton drawn from our recent national disorders
result the enemies OF republican government
admission of loyal members from the Sta
We D.. now excluded from congress-, by alaying do
.rly all and apptehension, would turn capital, q
ia au' awaiting an opportunity for Investment, !
. uole he channels OF trade and industry 1t wo
Pe'eu, alleviate the present condition OF those Sta
ia and by inducing emigration, aid 10 the set
ority Of ment OF fertile regiens now uneui'n'sui
,voly,d lead to an increased production OF those
Consti- | niles which have added so much TO the We
eturns | of the nation and the commerce 81 the wo
md its New helds oil enterprise would be opened
of Con- our progressive people, and soon the deva
tous OF war would be repaired, and all tn
nt-no of our domestic differences effaced from
'a,,es mind of our countrymen.
,styeen In our tuorts TO preserve " the unity OF
ties, and yernment which constitutes us one people,
time TO restoring the States to the condition W
uo' the they held prior to the rebellion, we shoult
ynuiy' cautious, lest, having rescued our nation
perils of threatened dsintegraton, we re
,.sr;s. to consolidation, and in the end absolute
.tution potism, as a remedy for the recurrence OF
thin the liar troubles The war haVihg termina'eu
jursdic. with it all occasion for thu exercise of pc
States of doubtful constitutenalty, we should be
was Of to bring legislation within the boundaries
ps.t Of scribed by the Constitution aud to retur
IL Of the mo ancient landmarks established by our
prompt 49, So tho ,nid.rca of eucce,d ding vener,t
Ike them 80 Css;,'1,ian rhinh a, an, ,;mo a,
void ali until changed by an explicit and authentl
ated all OF the Whoie peopie, ID shereuiy oohR
the rev. upon all" "If in the opinion Of the pc
nd pro- the distribution or modification of the CO
measures tutionM powers b = in any particular W
DO eondi- let it be corrected 10 au amendment IN thu
Yer yet 10 which the Constitution designates
sprsena- here be no change by usurpatiJn, for il
se OIL tre customary weapon by which free Govern
,ou are destroyed" Washington spoke these
to his cou ntry men when f owed by thel
hat Com and graft lie, he voluntarily retired fron
,atI loyal cares OF pablo lie. 10 Keep IN all
or States within the pale OF our constitutional pc
B., had en- aud cherish the Federal Union Rs the
than one rock Of saf ty, were prescribed by JEFF
tut repre- rs rules vi action to endear to his "countr
mouse ~ OF the true principles OF their Constitution
,ne aeh- promote a union of sentiment and
ro nO equally auspicous to their happiness and
sion n il B." Jackson held that the action OF the
, towards erAl Government should always be al
lations rs confined 10 the sphere OF it's appropriate
discon- ties, and Justly and forctbly urged tha
20 States. Government % not to be maintained nc
priociple Union preserved by iuvasions of the
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