The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-07-12


the unity of this government. The cheek
of every true man in this county mantled
with shame when he read the words OF
one of the leaders of the Congress OF the
United States. man from Pennsylvania,
who said that he was now old and feeble,
but that in the commencement of long
life, he had often in his day-dreams
thought that the day would come when
some political revolution of sentiment
would overthrow the Constitution that
our forefathers made that new one
would be made to suit him and his pecu-
liar opinions.
This is the teaching Of the majority in
Congress. 1t must be overthrow. The
day has come when men must not act
with the collar of party upon their necks
and in the leading strings and harness OF
sectionalism, hut they must act upon con-
viction and declare their convictions by
their votes and actions. But individual
action is Of little Importance in influenc-
ing the masses Of the people at the ballot
box. Organized action is always neces-
sary for the purpose of carrying great po-
litical trusts into effect. Governor John
ston advocated the thorough organization
of the convention and the extension of
the organization throughout the State
The issue will be successfully waged by
the friends of the President for the Coz
stitution and the government OF these
States as they existed prior TO the rebel
lion. The union of the States as they
existed heretofore should exist now, puri-
fed By the results Of this great contest, Of
this awful and terrific war which swept
into the depth of oblivion the doctrine OF
secession and the iniquity of human slave
ry upon which it was founded.
We stand to day a free people, under
government that does not recognize the
bondage of human being under gov
eminent that has asserted and maintained
its own powers against the rebellion that
tried to destroy it. These hcresies IN
politics, these hereses in morals, this out
rage upon religion, liberty and right have
all been swept away from the country by
the great war that has established the ma
tionality and the power of this people
We now stand with purified Constitu
ton, which requires no rending or amend
ment at the hands of any political faction
at this hour.
Mr.. Mcdowell, of Dauphin county,
moved that committee of thirteen, with
ex- Governor Johnston as chairman, be
appointed to report resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting. Agreed
| to.
The Chairman appointed the following
on the committee -
Ex Governor VIM. T. Johnston, of AL
legheney; j. R. Flanagan, Philadelphia !;
Il. L. Martin, of Delaware; B. Rush
Bradford of Beaver; G.. W. Strouse, of
Juniata Thomas c. Mcdowell, of Dau-
phin; 0. p. Cornman, of Philadelphia ;
Samuel McKelvy, of Allegheney d. r.
Davidson, of Fayette: JAS G.. Cummings,
of Delaware w. j. B. Darlington, of
Chester; J. w. Cowell, of Bucks; A. f.
Swami, of Erie, and j. B. Adamson, of
Mercer county.
After recess about half an hour the
Convention re assembled, and the com
mittee reported a series of resolutions ex-
pressing the sense Of the Convention.
Whereas it is expedient and proper at this
time that the friends of the national admin
istration and supporters Of the policy it has
adopted in relation to the restoration of the
States to full and equal membership in the
rational Union, should declare their views
and organize themselves for mutual advice,
support, and action; therefore
Resolved, That this convention re-affirm
the doctrines and principles enunciated by
the Baltimore convention, and that we be-
Iieve, as there declared, that the war was
prosecuted for the purpose of preventing the
dissolution of the Union.
Resolved, That inasmuch as the war pros
ecuted by the government was successful,
the States recently in rebellion are still in
the Union, and are, therefore, under the Con-
stitution entitled to representation in the
Senate and House of Representatives, and
that there can be no compromise or settle
ment of the ques ions now agitating the
country until such representation is accorded,
provided always that none other than 10y
al men are entitled 10 seats in either house.
Resolved, That the political and social
welfare of the national republic is based up
on and bound up with the prosperity of our
home labor. and We look upon the protection
of the industrial interests of the country
agricultural, mining, manufacturing. and
ommercial-agsinst the antogonistic and
unqualed competition of foreign countries, as
one of The most important duties of the na-
tional legislature.
Resolved, That the country owes debt
of gratitude to the soldiers and sailors who
composed the army and navy of the United
States in the recent war for the suppression
| of the rebellion against the government. and
that their widows and children are the wards
of the people. and as such should ever be pro-
vlded for by the government.
Resolved, That that convention proceed to
the organization recommended by the appoint
ment of central executive committee, to
consist of thirteen members, which commit
tee shall have authority 10 call meetings, Sc
lect speakers, and generally 10 do all things
essential to the success ofthe administration OF
President Johnson