The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-21

cordlnSly Congress, to which rlghtfull
Q pertain all questions of reconstruction,
to be cordially sustained in their deman
for such guarantees.
Eighth. That with the beginning Q
the war this nation took new departure
and thenceforth her Constitution is to b
read in the interest of liberty, justice ano
security, according to the spirit of it:
preamble, and the immoratal Declaration
of lndepence, under the teaching of its
authors and compatrots. Too long al
ready has it been interpreted in the in
terest of slavery and casts.
Ninth. That Major-Gen. John W
Geary having given just evidence of his
devotion to the Union during the great
rebellion, by volunteering in its defence,
and serving faithfully during the war,
when MANY like Hiester Cymer, who now
claims to be equally patriotic, were rend-
ering aid and comfort to the rebels, and
he now being before the people of Penn
sylyania as candidate for the Office of
Governor, we, his fellow-soldiers in that
time of trial, pledge to him our hearty
support, and ask the same fer him from
all those who acknowledge the debt Of
gratitude due from the country to its sa-
yiors.
Tenth. That the soldiers of Pennsy-
lvania recognize no warmer or truer friend
than Governor Andrew Gregg Curtain.
His name is our watchword his fame our
hope, and his merit our glory. The un-
swerving love of the soldiers friend will
be reciprocated by their unfalterng devo-
ton.
E7evcntA. That we appeal hopefully
to Congress for speedy decision on the
question of equalization of bounties to
soldiers.
Ttce!fth. That believing treason is
crime, and that traitors should be punish
ed, we demand that the leading traitors
should be convicted and executed as an ex-
ample to traitors for all time to come.
Thirteenth. That this convention is
able to express its sentiments upon the
whole matter of the issues and candidates
in few words, which may answer for our
banner Inscriptions the coming campaign.
God grant Geary victorious
fourteenth. That the legislation
whereby Congress attempted to defend
md protect our allies, the loyal men of
he Sonth, against the deadly hatred of
he common enemies, to make good for
ace freedom profered as the price Of aid
md awarded as the due of loyalty, de- |
erves our unqualified approval.
Fifteenth. That we require Congress
o to legislate as to protect American in
lustry by high protective tariff.
Col. Bayne, of Allegheny, offered a
esolution as follows:
Rcsoloed That the loyal majority in
congress deserves our gratitude that
adical vices require radical remedies
nd that the nation should take 20 step back
7ard in her march to the grand destiny
hat surely awaits the unfaltering and per-
isting adherence to the cause of equal
recdom.
a delegate from Berks, who is secre-
lry Of a Democratic Club in Reading
rose to speak, when Gen. Coils asked
i'm if he intended to conform to the pro-
eedings of the convention, or vote for
'lymer. After some equiyocation he
aid for "Clymer." :" Gen. Coils said the
resencc of such delegate was an insult
, himself aud his comrades.
Captain G. Turner, of Philadelphia,
Ioved that two onelegged soldiers be ap-
ointed to secort him out, aHd offered to
Q one Of the two, as his Indignation was
lteuse.
The Copperhead delegate quietly re-
red at the suggestion of the chairman.
On motion of Captain Fuller, the res
luton was passed by an almost unani-
Ious vote, amid immense applause.
Gen. Thomas j.. Kean offered and
ad passed resolution stating that the
istinction between rank and file and the
Ulcers and their families is now uncalled
,r, and should not be continued on the
ension rolls, and that pensions must be
lualzed, not by reduction of pittance,
ut by elevatiug all to the proper stand
rd
Resolutions to send the proceedings to
ongrc2s, and the President, and Gener-
IS Grant and Geary, and to Governor
urtin, was passed.
Captain Fem offered a resolution which
as passed, protesting against the release
Jefferson Davis from execution.
General Fisher was authorized to ap-
oint a State Central Committee, General
wen to be chairman.
The Convention adjourned sane de
bout midnight, with loud cheers for
cary.
In disinterring the Federal dead, near
esaca, Tenn, recently body, exciting