The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-08-17

any previous time since the Inauguration
Fifteen thousand people are estimated tt
have gathered IN the Wigwam to-day
several thousand Of which were ladies.
The reading Of the resolutions and adj.
dress during the last hours OF the Conven-
tlOn evoked prodigious' applause, which
brought the delegates into closer accord
and sympathy than has yet been mani
tested. ls ..tt t....Ds .f-.stt ]
After few formalities had been gone
through with, the Secretary read the fol-
lowingtA - 4I -Efl t3.t'. ~ l.E /
DECLARATION or PRINCIPLES.
The National Union Convention, now as
sembled In the city of Philadelphia. COM
posed of delegates from every State and
Territory in the Union, admOnished by the
solemn lessons which for the last five years
it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the
Universe 10 give the American people. pro-
foundly grateful for the return of peace,
desirous as are large majority 'of their
fellow-cOuntrymen, in all sincerity, to for
get and TO forgive the past revering the
the Constitution as it comes to us from our
ancestors, regarding the Union. in its res
toration, as more saefed than ever, looking
with anxiety into the future as of instant
Importance, hereby issues aud proclaims
the following declaration Of principles and
purposes, on which they have with perfect
: a
l. We hail, with gratitude, to Almighty
God the end of war. and the return 0i
peace to our afflicted and beloved land.
2. The warjust. closed has maintained
the authorityOf the Constitution, with all
the powers which it teonferS andali the re-
strictions which 1t imposes upon the Cen
eral Government unabridged and unalter-
ed, and 1t has preserved the Union with the
equal rights, dignity and authority of the
States perfectand unimpaired.
3. Representation In the Congress of the
United States, and in the Electoral College,
is right recognized In the Constitution as
abiding iRevery State, and as duty i'm
posed upon Its people fundamental In its
nature. and essential to the existence of our
republican institutions, and neither Con-
gressno the General Government has any
power or authority to deny this right to
any State, or to withhold its enjoyment.
undeEth Constitution, from the people
thereof.
q. We call upon the people of the United
States to elect TO Congress us members
thereof none but men who admit this fun
damental right of representation. and who
VIII recommend to seats therein loyal rep
resentatiyes from every State In allegiance
to the United States, subject only TO the
Constitutional right of each Houseto Judge
of the election returns and qualifications
of its own members.
8. The Constitution of the United States
and laws made In pursuance thereof are
the supreme law of the land, any thing in
the Constitution or laws of any State to the
contrary notwithstanding, All powers not
conferred by the Constitution upon the
General Government, nor prohibited by il
TO Stntes, are reserved to the several States
or to the people thereof; and among the
rights thus reserved to the States Is the
right to prescribe the qualifications for the
elective franchise therein, which right Con-
gress cannot interfere with. No State or
combination of States has the right to with
draw from the Union, or toexclude through
their action in Congress, or otherwise, any
0thcrs--State or States-frOm the Union.
The Union OF these States Is perpetual and
can not be dissolved.
0. Such amendments TO the Constitution
of the United States may be made by the
people thereof MS they may deem eXpedi.
ent, in the mode pointed out by its provis-
ion; and in proposing such amendments,
whether by Congress or by convention,
and in ratlfying the same, All the States i'm
thedJnion have an equal and indefeasible
right to voice and vote thereon.
z. Slavery is abolished and forever pro-
htblted. There Is neither design nor pur-
pose, on the part of the Southern States,
that II should ever be re-establshed upon
the soil or within the jurisdiction of the
United States, and the enfranchised slaves,
in all the States of the Union, should re-
ceive, in common with all their Inhabitants,
equal protection, In every right of person
and property. ...-. So. ...,-.'tt
s. While we regard rs utterly invalid,
aud never to be assumed or made of bind
ing force, any obligation incurred or un-
iertaken in making war against the United
States, we hold the debt of the nation TO be
sacred and inviolable, aud we proclaim Onr
purpose, in discharging this duty as in per-
forming all other national obligations, to
maintain unimpaired and unimpeached the
honor of the Republic. l.
o. 1t Is the duty of the National Govern
ment TO recognize the services of the Fed
eral soldiers and sailors in the contest Just
closed by meeting promptly and 'fnlly all
their Just and rightful claims for services
they have rendered the nation, and by ex- |
iending to those who have survived, and to |
-he widows and orphans of those who fell, |
.he most generous and considerate care.
10. In Andrew johnson, President of the |
United States, who in his great office has |
proved steadfast in his devotion to the Com
titution and the land aud the interests Of
he country, unmoved by persecution and
indesefVed feproaeh, having faith unas-
allied in the people and the principle of
fee government we recognize q Chief
Magistrate who Is worthy Of the nation,
md equal 10 the great crisis upon which
lis lot is cast, and we tender 10 him In the
lischarge of his high and responsible du-
les our profound respect and the assur-
nee of our cordial and sincere support.
The most enthusiastic applause followed
he unanimous adoption of this Declaration,
nd after some other business had been dis
osed OF, such as appointing a National
Jnion Executive Committee and Presi-
ent Executive Committee, the body finallyl
every member of IL In the hest