The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-01
LOCAL.

DENT AND HIS PoLteY UNANIMOUSLY En-
poRsED.-The people Of Portsmouth turne
out last night en-masse, and filled OXfor
Hall to overlooking. We have never seen
mass meeting in which party lines were 50 ut
terly obliterated, as was the-case in the gath
ering last night 1t was really and literally
the people in council.
The meeting was called to order by Mir. )
D. Parker, who stated the object of calling the
people together and nominated James c.
White, Esqr., who was chosen as President
and E. T. Blamire was made Secretary.
A motion was then made and adopted, that
committee of five be appointed by the Chair
to draft suitable resolutions, endorsing the re-
construction policy of President johnson.
The Chair then appointed Samuel Watts,
Virginius Haynes, John Wilson, George d.
Parker and John Lash, Esqs.
Dr. j. NJ. Covert was loudly called for, and
responded most happily. His speech was
we'll received by the meeting, and we heard
one enthusiastic individual remark that that
Doctor. ought to have been Lawyer"
Captain Samuel Watts, Chairman OF the
committee OF five, then reported preamble
and resolutions; the former was read by Mr..
Haynes, and the latter by Mr. Parker, who
had prepared them. After the reading they
were, after one " two verbal alterations,
unanimously adopted. The following are the
preamble and resolutions
Whereas the present crisis of affairs Of our
country, where the conservative, liberal and
christian policy of Andrew johnson, President
of the United States, is brought in conflict
with the vindctive, revolutionary and de-
structive policy indicated by the acts of the
present Congress, it is eminenty proper that
the people should be heard; aud
heleas, the action of President Johnson
in interfering to save US from the mseries and
calanitles which the dominant party in Con-
gress would impose, ought TO commend itself
10 the approval Of every liberal minded, con-
sentative citizen of the Republic, and espe-
tlay SO to the people Of this city; There
fore,
Aesolved, That We, the people of Ports
mouth Virginia, who are DESTROYS of enjoying
peace, prosperity and happiness in common
with our feliow-citizens OF the United States,
hereby cordially approve the policy pursued
by Andrew johnson, President of the United
States in the reconstruction of the Union.
fesoLued, That those uf us who were re-
Gently III arms against the Federal Govern
ment, accept III gooo faith the result OF the
late contest, and do not desire to renew what
has been SO conclusively determined; nor do
we mean to violate any Of our obligations to
the United States Government.
Resolved, That, by the act Of war, involun-
tary servitude, except for crime, is totally
abolished, never to be re-established on this
continent; and that the negro race should be
treated with justice, aid every means should
DO used to make them useful and intelligent.
Resolved, That, Ill the present condition of
affairs, the strictest economy should be prac-
tieed in all the branches of our Federal, State,
aud municipal governments; but, at the same
time, generous support should be extended
to intelligent labor now So especially essen
tial to the welfare of the Commonwealth of
Virginia
The question of nominating city officers for
the ensuing year, was then brought up. 1t
was finally decided not to go into the nominal
tlols last night, but Committee of thirteen,
consisting OF the following citizens, viz -
George ID. Parker, Martin Mclaughlin, Y.
Haynes, John Wilson, John Lash, George
Palmer, Thomas Smith, James Davidson,
Eugene Brown, l.. a. Bilisoly Moses P Young,
W. &. Maupin, W. G Butler, was appointed
10 report to an adjourned meeting, to assemble
some two weeks hence.
The meeting was addressed by Capt. Saml
Watts, in one Of those spirit stirring efforts,
that reminded lis ofyears long flown We were
delighted to zee this respected citizen in the
enjoyment of good health, with his eye not
dimmed nor his natural strength abated.'
Long may he live to teach, by precept and
example the duties of true citizen of free
State
Col. Goodwin also addressed the meeting
urging to harmony and Cancellation He al
luded to the cordial good feeling existing be-
tween Grant and Lee and Sherman johnson
and the men of the two opposing hosts, ant
cited their example as being worthy the imi
taton Of all.
The meeting then adjourned.
DEATH. OF THE KING OF PUNGo. -Thi