, 1867-04-26

| AHS His' HeJ VI Nv OuiOu Oon'entloh was oc-
cuped in efFeeting an organization and hearing
reports of committees.
The COMMITTEES on resolutions reported the
following as the x 49,
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wtFlssts, Tie -aisa' 'e,',.tsntiss no,7. t-s,es-
sion at Vaneouvef, Washtngtoa Territory, Deem
it their duty, as representatives Of the Union
party, to clearly and unequivocally define the
position they occupy in common with all loyal
citizens; therefore be it ...
ResolUed, That the late rebellion against the
legitimate authority of the United States, di-
rected against the life of tbe nation, having
been crushed, it becomes the duty of the repre-
sentatives of the loyal masses to take such
measures for the national preservation as will
prevent a future expenditure Of bloSd and treas
\ ure, and protect all law abiding citizens In the
enjoyment of their rights
Resolved, That while we all earnestly desire
such a regeneration of those who so persistently
endeavored to destroy the nation during four
years Of rebellion, as would enable US to extend
to them at once again the right hand Of fellows
ship, selfpreservation forbds us to trust them
TILL they have manifested a Sincere contriton
for the past, and proved by their future conduct
that they have the welfare of the United States
enshrined i'll their hearts as their governing
principle. .H| l4 :
Resolved, That the bloody massacres of Mem
phis and New Orleans, as well as the general
persecution of Union men throughout the South
and the selection of notorious rebels for civil
Offices prove that the temper of those who strove
to destroy this great nation, remains as yet un-
changed. Beaten in their appeal to arms, they
are now striving to acquire political power which
would inevitably be used to accomplish our de-
struction.
Resolved, That we most heartily rejoice in the
od Of ha shi 1.
constitution, whereby slavery or involuntary
servitude, except for crime, is forever destroyed,
and cordially approve of the proposed amend,
ment TO the constitution, known as the Four
teenth Article, believing that it contains prin-
ciples essential to our national security, and
future unity and welfare.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse and fully
sustain the reconstruction bill passed by Con-
gress at the last session. as it prevents those who
have already labored to destroy the nation, from
re-acquiring power to renew the contest.
Resolved, That we urge Congress not to over
look the claims of the Northern Pacific Railroad
On its construction depends in great degree
the future prosperity Of the entire North West,
and of the loyal millions who will inhabit il
We believe that Il would develop resourcssi HgI
ricultural, mineral an commercial, ofincaleulable
value to the United States, and that our dele
gate will devote his best energies to the accom-
plishment of this great enterprise.
ResOLred, That in our opinion the Union mem
bers of the Thirty ninth Congress have labored
faithfully and zealously for the public interests
and deserve the nations thanks.
The resolutions as r,Horted were adopted by
a unanimous vote.
SECOND DAY.
WEDNESDAY, April II.
The Convention was called to order at 8
O'Clock. The President in the chair
The minutes of yesterday read and approved.