The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-03-28
FROM CHARLESTON.
OyHantx stien OF . Uniea Republic ~
Party.


orsani. ,tisn OF a un,e. Republican
[chsrleston, ). c., March Az Correspondence
Of the New York Herald.
A msss meeting OF the loyal people of this
city, irrespective of color, WAS held at Mill.
tary Hal 10 night. The hall was packed,
mostly With colored people. About 6fty
whites were in attendance. Judge Moore
white, presided, aud L. j Adams colored.
acted as Secretary. The meeting was opened
With prayer by Rev. X. IL. Cain, colored
clergyman.
The chairman stated the object of the
meeting to be to hear the report of the com
mittee OF thirteen, appointed to draft plat
form Tor sne organization OF Union Repub
lican party. The following is the report:
WHkRKAs, Congress, by its we'll considered
ADD almost unanimous sction-vbich action
had the sanction OF the loyal people of the
country-hss provided, by the constitutional
amendment. proposed us article fourteen, and
by The recent reconstruction bill. for the re-
organization of the civil powers of the States
lately in rebellion, and for the renewal of
their representation in Congress and
WHEREAS, We recognize in these legsls-
tive provisions q wise craftsmanship as re.
CARDS the future; justice, tempered with mer-
cy, towards The former enemies OF the I'm
ion, and strong guarantees for the protection
of all citizens, without distinction of race or
color, or previous condition, in the enjoy
ment of every right conferred by tie Cons,i-
tuition aud,
wHERs.s. We regard the great national
Republcsa party, under the guiding hand Of
Providence, the savior Of our country
from the prrls OF tho late rebellion Tor the
dss,ructioh % tho Union. and as the only
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hitting th- present and future interests OF the
country f. bookkeeping therefore.
Resoire.; hat we give our cordial and en-
tire sanction to The action ut Congress for the
restoration nf the Onion. and to the wise and
just princilies Of the Republican party.
That in rider to make the lAbors Of Nil our
loyal telios citizens more eGsc,usl for carry ;
ing on the provisions OF Congress for the req
toras,ou cf Law and order 10 our State as
well as Tor the peace and prosperity OF our
entire country, vs do form an association, to
be known A. the Uplon Republican Party Of
South Carolina.
That vs pledge our sacred honor, our for.
tunes and our lives TO serve our country. TO
preserve her Institutions, and especially to aid
her in keeping inviolsts lhe national faith,
which has been sacredly pledged to the pay
ment OF the national debt incurred 10 save the
rebellion, aud that the people will not suffer
this faith W be violated or impaired; but all
debts incurred 10 support the rebellion a.
they were unlawful. void and of no ohligs-
| ton, shall never he assumed BY the Unit ed
states, nor she'll Sonth Carolina be permitted
TO pay any dtb, whatever which was CONTRACT
ed TO aid sac rebellion in any form
That, ~ republican INSTITUTIONS cannot be
| preserved unless Intelligence is generally DIFF
fused amcbs oil classes. We Will demand of
our legislature uniform system Of common
schools, v3ich shall be open to all. without
distinction az racs color or previous condi-
tion-euch ,,sem to be supported by . gene
raj tar spcu all kiuds OF property
As large land mouopolies tend only 10 make
the nch richer aud the poor poorer, and are
ruinous 10 The agricultural and commercial
interests Of the State, the legislature should
offer every practical inducement for the d.
| vision and sale Of unoccupied lands among
the poorer rissses. and an announcement TO
imntsgrants ia settle in our State
That the inferasts mol only Of the State,
but OF the whole country. demand every DOS
slbls guarsltee for The perpetuity Of oil the
rights conferred upon the newly enfranchised
portion Of uur feliow>ciiissns, and that in the
use OF the ~lective franchise We will seek to
elevate TO ufhces Of trust and honor only
those who srs truly loval honest and capa-
BILE. IRRESPECTIVE Of race, color or prsvioul
condition.
That considerations Of Justice and human
ity demand provision by the legislature fol
the protection and support Of the aged, infirn
and poor. Irrespective Of race, color or pre-
vious condition.
That ~ sill net support any candidate fos
Once vho will not openly indorss, advocate
and defesd the principles adopted by thS
Union kspu blican party - herein set forth. j
Rslyinups Di,iss Pruviasucs for visdou,
IN our councils, efficiency In action, harmeny
am ong oureelvee, With malice towards nops
and charity to oil. W pledge our earnest md
bs&' s9eetg ier ~ rseun. q pesm sud proa.
parity 70 III our people, and Tor an early rem,
resensstiou Of our beloved State in the Cor
grese Of the United Ssates>
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