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THE LOYAL CONVENTION.

Edelphia on the Sd INST and held an en-
thusiastic meeting. The proceedings and
incidents attending it are very interest
ling, and we sincerely regret that our lin
tied space excludes the punishment OF
them.
The following is the full text of the res
olutions adopted at Philadelphia, Sept. 6
|. Rssotped That the loyal people of
the South cordially unite with the loyal
people of the North in Thanksgiving to
Almighty God, through whose will q re,
bellion unparalleled for it causlessness,
its cruelty, and its criminality. has been
overruled to the vindication Of the su-
premacy of The Federal Constitution over
every State and territory of the Republic.
2. Resolved, That we demand now, as
we have, demanded at all times since the
cessation of hostilities. the restoration of
the States in which we live to their old
relations with the Union, on the simplest
and fewest conditions consistent with the
protection of our lives, property and po-
litical rights now in jeopardy from the
unquenchcd enmity Of rebels lately in
arms,
8. Resolved That the unhappy poll
cy of Andrew johnson, President of the
United States. is in its effects upon the
loyal people of the South, unjust, Cypress
i've and intolerable; and accordingly,
however ardently We desire to see our re-
spective States once more represented in
the Congress of the nation. we would de-
plore their restoration on the inadequate
conditions prescribed by the President as
tending not to abate, but only to magnify
the perils and sorrows of ouy condition.
4. Resolued, That the welcome we
have received from the loyal citizens of
Philadelphia. under the roof of the time.
bonored hall. in which the Declaration of
Independence was adopted, inspires us
With the animatiDg hope that the princi.
pies of just and equal government which
we're made the foundation of the repub.
lie at its origin, shall become the corner
stone of the Constitution. w.. ........
,d5.Ig Resofved That with, pride in The
patriotism of the Congress, with gratitude
for the fearless and persistent support
they have given to the cause Of loyalty
and their efforts to restore all the States
to their former condition as States in the
American Union. VIC will stand by the po-
sition taken by them, and use all means
consistent with a peaceful and lawful
course to secure the ratification Of the
amendments to- the Constitution of the
United States as proposed by CONGRESS at
its recent session and regret that the
Congress, in its wisdom, did not provide
by law for the greater security Of the 10y.
al people IN the States not yet admitted
TO representation. Gg /. IFl4g-.
g. Resolred. That the political power
of the Government of the United States,
in the administration Of the public affairs,
is by its Constitution con6ded to the pop
ular or law making department Of the
Government Jasrd .yhfglUs corr
r. 7. Resolved. That the political status
of the States lately in rebellion to the
United States Government, and the rights
Of the people Of such States, are political
questions, and are therefore clearly with,
in the CONTROL Of Congress, to the exclu.
sion of an independent Of any. and every
other department Of the government. t9I
s, Rssolved. That there is no right. |
political, legal or constitutional, in any
State to seccde or withdraw from the |
Union. but they may by wicked and Jun.
authorized resolutions and force. sever the |
relations which they have, sustained to
the Union, and when they do they assume
the attitude Of public enemies at war with |
the United States, they subject themselves
to all the rules and principles Of interna- |
tional law. and the laws of war, applica-
bic to beligerapts according to modern !
usage. "'~'H
8. Resolvcd Thas we are unalterably
in favor Of the Union Of the States, and |
earnestly desire the legal and speedy res
toration of all the States to their proper
places in the Union, and the establish. 4
ment in eac b of them Of influences of pat. |
riotsm and justice by which the whole
nation shall be combined to carry for. |
ward triumphantly the principles of free.
dom aud progress, until all men of all
races shall everywhere beneath the flag Of
our country have accorded to them freely
all that their virtues. Industry. inteli.
gencc and energy may entitle them to at
tain. .T'a,h 1yeid qE I,y.,sl 4
10. Resoioed, That the organizations
in the unrepreseuted States. assuming to
DO State governments. not having been
legally established, are not legitimate
governments until recognized by Con.
gress, "'"V" o'1', 20 n3al iu8" u
IL. Resoiecd, That we cherish with
tender hearts the memory Of the virtues,
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