Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-17

IIancockCountv. J. T., Hinkely of Bluehi
and II. VI. Hall of Ellsworth Washing
ton County. C. b. Paine OF PASSPORT an,
James a. Milliken OF cherryfeld.
The committee on resolutions rcporte,
the following which were unanimousl,
adopted:
Rssoirea That we adopt the conclusion
of the late reconstruction committee o
Congress, that the States lately in armed
rebellion were at the close Of the wer dis
organized communities. without civil gov
eminent, and without constitutions oil
other forms nv virtue OF which political
relations could legally exist between them
and the Federal Government That the,
occupied the political. legal and practical
relation of subdued enemies of the United
States, this conclusion being fortified
by judicial decisions. and repeatedly recog
nized Ivy the President by proclamations
documents and speeches.
Resofred That these rehellious commn-
mites having thus hy rebellion forfeited all
civil and political rights and privileges I'M
the federal constitution they could only be
restored thereto by the permission and u
thority of that constitutional power by
which they We're subdued: that power be-
ing vested by the people of the United
States in the law making branch of the
government.
Resoiced That the president, Andrew
johnson. by assuming the exclusive power
to conclude peace and fix and regulate
terms of settlement with thsee conquered
enemies. and to revive and recognize those
late States. aud to restore them to the
Union. on like footing as to political rights.
immunities, digninty and power with the
several States of this Union. issuing a
public proclamation to that effect without
the assent or concurrence of Congress. is
guilty of an attempt to usuip the powers
of the legislative department Of the Gov
ernment. and absorb ii in the executive
Resoired. That the great question be-
fore the country now, Is whether conquc:-
ed but uurepentant enemies have the right
ana shall be permitted at their own pleas
ure and on their own terms TO resume their
forfeited places in the Union whether un-
der a new leader they may change their
theatre of operations from the hattie fields
to the halls of Congress again to consplre
with these worthless allies to overthrow
The government or enasculate freedom
from 1t :: whether the Executive shall ururp
the prerogatives of Congress whether the
national treasury, its army, its navy. its
credit. Its pensioners. Its widows and or
phans OF those who persisted in the war
shall all be turned over To the keeping OF
its recent enemies. Such permission would
be the elimination OF madness and folly.
and would surpass in infany. an act which
shonld have allowed the rebels without OPP
position to have accomplished their origin
al purposes.
Resolrea. That the late terrible massacre
III New Orleans of peaccable loyal citizens.
the a,recious murders of Peaceable north
ern and southern men and negroes in 9th,
or parts OF the South the establishment OF
local governments intensely dsloral and
hoStil. to all who adhered to the Union in
the late struggle and the admitted fact. i'll
high quarters. that there Is 10 place in
those late States where convention OF
loyal union men would be tolerated show,
Il condition of things requiring the prompt
Interference of Congress. And We believe
it to be it. imp ratiye duty to pass AN act
setting aside these disloyal governments
and 10 provide loyal provisional govern.
ments i'll their places which will protect
the rights nf all citizens and we believe il
To he it, duty alsp to provide that i'll all 10.
cal election, under said governments then
shall he 40 Discrimination on account u
race or color iii determining the qaalitica
ton Of voters.
Rcsair,d, That We fally approve til,
Constitutional Amendment proposed by
Congress, a$ Offering basis for peace, up
on just and e9aal ;pfinciples between the
Government aud the late rehclious sub
iects. and We firmly hold that none of tho
late Insurgent communities should be again
admitted to the Union as States, ill the,
lave ratified said amendment.
R,sotred That Justice, the future salty O
the nation and the blood of two hundrct
uud fifty Thousand union soldiers which
has been shed by armed rebels. demand
that Jefferson Davis and the other mos
wicked and prominent caiers of the reb
els be punished for the crime of treason o
which they are gullty under circumstance.
Of most malignant atroclty.
Mr.. Emery offered the following resolu
ton, which passed unanimously, viz:
Resolrtd, That We fully endorse the firm
and patriotic course of Hon. +. \. Pike
our present Representative in Congres
upon the great questions now before til,
country: and that we would express ou
satisfaction at the watchful care with whicl
he has attended to the general interests o
the country. and particularly the various
interests OF this district, and we plcdg,
ourselves to use all honorable cffults to Sc
cure his reelection.
T. Il. Simontou Esq. offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted Withou
opposition -
Rbsoired That we hear in constant AM
creatful memory the services of our gallan
soldiers and sailors who under God wer
the main support of our Cause during the
great struggle through which We have
passed, OF whom the gallant General Cham
berlain, our worthy standard bearer fo
Goyrnor is one of the noblest types
Three cheers We're given for Hon. F. A
Pike, when on motion the Convention ad
journed.
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