The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-02-28

less oppressive by sanction of law and
tbaf we demand it in the name anu py
the authority of the Omnlpotent s. us,
poser of this worlds destiny as SET t 4;o.,
in His Law of progress and mellolasi ~. y
SO plainly visible in every step Vi INC
progressive march OF events. g
Resolred, That a proper discharge Oh
duty to our country, under its penen'
Gent form of government-WhlGn ae-
wolves upon every citizen above the age
of twenty.one years, great and pecunar
resp nsibilities-requires an lnteli.genSo
incompatible with ten hours Oh toIl
that we do not claim this time for laie-
ness, but require it to look after our IN
dividual interests and happiness that
we do not look for luxury and lhdolence,
but that we are ambitious 10 turn our
time and talents to a greater account III
the productive industry, In the soclai
relation, and in the political system OF
the country, that we may be better
friends better citizens, and better CHRIS
tians.
Resolred, That in keeping in view that
grand truism-united we stand, dlvlded are
dll-we earnestly enjoin upon all labor
ing men throughout the United States
the formation and support OF trades
Unions, as essential and powerful
measures of strength in sustaining the
right and the dignity Of labor IN Its
endeavors to overcome the unjust re-
quirements of capital, when wrongtully
employed by interruptions men ana
soulless corporations.
On motion, the resolutions as read
were unanimously adopted.
The committee also reported for the
action of the meeting the following res
olutions upon the great political issue
of the day, viz
WHEREAS, His Excellency, the Presi-
dent of the United States, has vetoed
the Freedmens Bureau Bill, and in that
able State paper advised the admission
of Congressman and Senators from the
States recently in rebellion; therefore
be il
Re9Olred, ]. That We have entire faith
and confidence in the sterling integrity,
patriotism and loyalty Of Andrew John
SOL, President of the United States
2. That we fully and heartily sustain
him in his veto Of the Freedman's Blu
reau Bill.
8. That we unqualifedly endorse the
great truth so boldly proclaimed by him,
| that all the States are entitled to repre-.
sentation in the Congress and Senate OF
the United States
4. That there should be no taxation
without representation
5. That if the Government has money
| ETppnmDn'G IL
reau it shonld be applied to alleviate the
suferings of the widows and orphans
| created by the rebellion or made sink.
| ing fund to liqnIdate the national debt
c That humanity demands that the
right of suffrage should not be extended
to the negro, as it would eventually lead
| to a war of races and his entire destruc.
| ton.
z. That the war being over. we should
now extend the right hand OF fellowship
to the weary and penitent soldier OF
rebellion, and teach him that orr Gov
eminent is not an engine of destruction
but saving aegiS.
g. That the President should continue none
in public offices ,rhO do not sustain his
administration
On motion, the resolutions were unan
imously adopted, and that the proceed
ings OF the meeting he published in the
DAILY REGISTER, and that the Wheel
ing Intelligence, Nur Ey0, and Romney
Htelligencsr copy from that paper and
publish the same.
On notion the Chairman was instruct
ed by the meeting to forward a copy Of
| the resolutions in reference to the eight
hour labor system to the members OF the
Legislature from Hampshire county
and the Senator from the Tenth Senate
rial District, with the request that they
use their influence in having law pass
ed making eight homs a legal days
work
Three cheers were given for Andy
| Inhua0n H. a. -----+:--f, - ~ uLLCd,
GEORGE w SHEET,
Chairman
WILLIAM A. BELL, Secretary.