New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-23
Circular Accompanying the Call for Cen'en-
tion Of LoyaIi.ts from abe south'rn Sint's.

WASHINGTON j. C.. l0.h cfJuly. 1866.
SrR: The undersigned have been appointed by the
srners Of the accompanying call committee to address You
IN their behalf and you to prompt and energetic es
Ia the aroortucut ofdclegates from you state and sec
don 70 meet delegates from the other Southern States ia PH
dpha on the first Moudsy September next by the strong
ties Of common srorngs tie past and tho dangers present
an future which surround appeal 10 you once more to
come to tic rescue moment Of imminent danger your
selves ard cur country
We had al hoped that when treason beaten In The bi
an her armed captive the Government which they
had wicked sought destroy Of tao Soaih Who through
r long wears Of untold sufngs and horrors adhered TO
her fortunes and her banner amidst al The changes AID ve
sitnde q war would at least receive protection 20 oil Co
tona rights American oitizcas We relied confidently
on justice and eatitsde Of an ts Il.
the Uued States through their Senators "nu r
in Congress guard N the most eitctus
bst I'D of The Rebels This confidence we be
eva has not misplaced We relied roc as we han
rrb 10 rev on tie earnest and efficient cooperation 81 lh5
Executive Of the nation placed IN power u the great
pary If the COUNTRY because Of his supposed devotion 10 Tue
and his OF treason anu c ire 10 zee
"ngea eonseiousraiors" punished and made oi'Fepuaa,
We confidently expected his hearty cooperation W. p
Governments States lately in Rene lon ha NolI
Inc country from con.prators IN official POSITIONS ayn iH
60 and secnre the l,ya citizens lE liberty and prop
frtv together with the incsnabe privilege Of imes'ing
mon he minds OF others his convictions OF run
~ reech or thrcugh the medium If the We also hd
season IN hone m the freedman we'll ue oYal WINE
man in the uth would fnd mpe protection for al hs igts
na ~ M c;,,sS Inv acfgai military force II necessary
Snt eaT lws and corrected public sentiment would pace
them on firm and enduring basis In these hopes preieed
n he reneaed declarations President we have
been previously disappointed-eruel % ,roors a
We have neither treason made odious nor % III
reputable by act Of the Executive OF the patton $500
seen raitOrs-eodiaR. inteigeat e0Hsc',a. o. l Inc
away from the national capital wllh e1u'laID, ojtv
rocket indemnity for the past aud Endorsement apu
Tor future in the form o. special pafuo made
to Federal office while sadag irtf9en % 'be n,ssn5rt
conscious fidelity TO the GoueHnsH was no W..
to Executive but on me % against tie deliberate and
matured Judgment Of the loyal people oil 'he
he constitutional power Of the Senators ana
a. Congress- we're Inc only conditions required OF hpch
for favor whose claims thus sustained were III ho ~
have seen our states remained in Rebellion TO me
of the without an s1eeRP the exclusion Il the
-ends Of the Union With one voice we can tes,. IN
encouragement given to traitors anu % ne deem gloom and
despondenoy which has settled upon the minus anu '"
the LOYAL people in those States 90 e,,, tolt IN he
When the effect of the Presidents policy " a. nIs
nenicioas and ruinous were jnsned-osfsag bich
lin believing that was but On error IN as soon as dis.
covered We had well hoped that ne Wouu i abused his
counabiy those who we believed au IT. bv have doubtless
1lsmeucy and apparent maeDenmy lucy INV - the
understood him far better than We Inc eA nnroaon
Rebels seems meet hs unqualified assem- Chef Waesracy
Of Rebel State who his first message 70 tse ~ The
nounced the war on the Pa5t o. ~ 10 character
\ pracuced by Christian nation had the e"'0 "
The entire control by lac Rebels and pr,..n rSt
against peace Of the country, OF eleven Se Govern
cherish the most deadly hatred Of ell lovers oil the
men are threatening them with violence 2s " ~ IN,
ming Of the Rebellion denounce the ioys' p, snf
loyf States anl heap invecves on their loya sbi,
Representatives in Congress- who they pray NAV ps nol
elected BY the bayonet IRON the Halls OF me ps.den
and the Government administered by the VIII OF tne
these and such these together with their
thizsrs are esteemed fit and counseoTs OF
Magistrate Of the nation and constitute the isete' a
vhcd new parytho johnson partyis 20 DO 10 by, m
ade the country through Its present pers and mould us III
ture destniee. . -, ,...noab h, On
ms leaders Of this movement 10 wen UNDERWOOD ny W
rsi country The President aud his friends wen Known
that be has forever forfeited the Of TIE great
party which elected him have madiy determined 10
Of this specksd progeny OF confunctons
The effect been 70 consolidate asd ehfys.o ire Sso
IL stands to-day compact powerful and oouhdei
aov nsyiod OF It's existence Its triumph In the sl
preaching elections e no, o5! certain but VII ee owe
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