Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-09-04

saio that. slavery rs abolished. II does
net s's.e mat any South TN State has abol-
abolished by military power. and when they
have power they will claim compensat for
emAncipated slaves. He wished IL 70 be writ
ten In this fundamental law OF the land that
no money is ever TO be paid for emancipated
slaves, or for the effort u overthrow the Gov
eminent He desired the proceedings to be
governed with spirit OF harmony, that
nothing should be done in anger. hatred ill
will, or revenge, but the proceedings be gov
erned by principles Of justice, right, mercy
Generals Geary, Butler, burnside and
others were In vited 10 the platform
discussion then took place on the follow
ing motion of Mr.. George Sands, OF Md.
Resolred, That the Con vention now proceed
to the appointment Of com mittee on reselu-
tons and an address, to consist OF two men.
bers from each State and the District of Col an
cations; and that all resol utions declaratory of
principles be referred to the Committee on Re-
solutions, without debate
Gen Hamilton moved to strike out last
clause OF resolution to refer-that the resolu-
ton be referred without debate.
lengthy discussion occurred pro and con-
Finally loud cries of SO uestion, question"
The motion Is strike out the words with.
out debate" was then put and carried, and the
resolution, as amendef, was adopted.
Mr. Hugh l.. Bond, of Baltimore, offered the
Resided That tie Con vention urge the IoyaI
men OF the North TO support the Congress of
the United States in demanding of the South
ern States the wise guarantees of the Constitu-
tlonal Amendments passed by Congress, and
call upon the patriotic men of the loyal States
TO use every exertion to secure the ratification
OF the amendments by the States; and that as
we believe the justice we mete shall be the
measure of our safety, that in our opinion
their can be no permanent peace or security
Tor loyal men OF the South without return
to negro suffrage.
Mr. Scoford, of Ala, inquired If that resolu-
ton was IN the form Of instruction.
Mr. Thomas said the first part of the resolu-
uon met the unanimous appreciation OF the
Maryland delegation. The latter did not
delegate moved to strike out the word
"negro" before suffrage, and insert the word
"eQual''
The Chair said the resolution had already
been referred.
Mr. Thomas hoped it would be again brought
before the Convention for discussion. He was
as strong in the advocacy Of Union principles
as any body, but he did not favor such fire.
brands this.
Gave rise to excited debate finally referred
to committee
number of resolutions were offered and re-
ferrsd.
The Convention adjourned at TX O'Clock till
ten TO morrow.
Meeting of the Northern Delegations,
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 4.-The Northern del
ePauons were TO meet this morning in Horti-
cultural Hall; but il proving too small, it was
resolved TO have an open air meeting in front
OF the League House. Gov. Curtin presided
On motion of Mr.. Hoxie, of N J.. the report of
the Reconstruction Committee of Congress was
Endorsed On motion of Mr.. Kelly, of p. the
Convention adjourned to meet at the call of its
Chairman. and in the meantime to attend the
southern Convention and cheer on ITS men,
bers. Speeches Were then made from the nor
tlco of the League House by Senator Wilson of
Msss Senator Lane of Ind. Gen. Garfield of
ONO, James Nj. Scoville of n. J.. and others
In the meantime the New York delegation had
organized IN one of the large rooms of the
building, Gen. WalbrIdge in the chair, where
speeches were made, some of them of tn e most
uncempromising spirit, by Gov. Curtin of Pa
Gov. Morton of Ind, Senator Chandler of
Mich and Senator Yates OF LII.