Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1867-12-21
The virginia Conservative Convention.

chosen President. Hons. r. NJ. T. Hun
ter, Thos. S. Bocock, ThO'. s. Flour
nov, and Gen. James H. kempeE were
among the Vice Presidents. More than
500 delegates from the various paris OIL
the Stale were present and the greatest
harmony and good feeling prevailed. All
the old parties were tremendously blend
ed into the one great party known as The
"White Mans Party" in order TO deies'
the Radical Negro Parry and save the
country from utter destruction.
The following resolution, expressive OF
The motives and feelings of the conveo-
lion, were unanimously adopted
/. This Convention doth recognize
thai by the results OF The late war slavery
has been abolished. And il doth declare
that it is not the purpose or desire OF the
people of Virginia 10 reduce or subject
again TO slavery the people emancipsted
by The evenls Of The war, and by lhe g.
merdment to the Constitution OF the Uni
led States.
Q. This Convention doth declare that
Virginia Of right should be restored 10 her
federal relations with the government OF
the United States; and iha! it is not in The
contemplation Of the people OF Virginia 10
violate or impair her obligations 10 the
Federal Union, bul 10 perform them in
good faith.
3. This Convention DOH sOIemnly de-
clare snd assert that the people Of Virgin
ia are entitled 10 all the rights Of freedom
and all the guarantees therefor. provided
By the Constitution Of The United States;
and they insist on the same unquesIlona.
bic, and that the said Constitution, which
all arc sworn TO support, does not justify
the governing of Virginia by any power
not delegated by it, nor ought she. under
it, to be controlled by the Fedora! govern
ment, except in strict accordance with lis
terms and limitations.
4. This Convention doIh declare in the
language Of resolution adopted by pub
lie meeting, held al the Cooper institute,
in lie city Of New York That the poll
cy which continues 10 subject The people
OF ten States Of the Union 10 On irrespon-
sible government, carried on by milli0ry
power, is inconsistent with the express
provisions Of the Constitution OF the UnI'
ted Slalcs. ana is subYersive OF The iuncs-
mental ide s Of our government and OF
civil liberty; and the object for which this
great wrong has been persisted IN, 80 now
being disclosed to the people Of this coun.
Try and by The world, to.wlt: TO subject
the white people Of these States 10 The
absolute supremacy, in their local govern
ments and IN their representation in the
Senate and House Of Representatives, Of
the tlack race jdsI emerged from personal
servilule, is abhorTeni 10 the civilization
Of mankind. and involves Us and the peo.
pie Of The Northern States, IN consequences
OF sufrendering one-lhird Of tie Senate
and one quarter Of the House of Repre-
sentsrives which are 10 legislare over US.
10 the dominion Of an organized class OF
emsncipaled slaves who are without any
of the training, habits, or traditions OF self
government
5. This Convention, for tie people of
Virginia, doth declare that they disclaim
all hostility to The black population; that
they sincerely desire 10 see them advance
10 intelligence. national prosperity, and
are willing to extend TO them liberal and
generous protection But, that, while in
the opinion Of this Convention. any Con.
sliluIion of Virginia ought 10 make all
men equal before the law. and should pro.
teci the liberty and property Of all. yet
this Convention doth distinctly declare,
that the government Of the States and Of
the Union we're formed by white men 10
be subject to their control; and that the
suffrage should still be regulated by the
States, as 10 continue the Federal and
State systems under The coniTo! and d.
reciion OF the white race.
G. That. in the opinion Of tbs Conven-
lion, The people Of Virginia will sincerely
cooperate with al mcn throughout the
Union. Of Whatever name or parry, who
will labor to restore the constitutional
union Of the States, and to continue lt'
government, and those Of The States, under
The control Of the White Race.
A complete organization Of the Con.
servaive Party was made and he follow.
ing are some Ct he features oflhe organi-
zaliOn
|. n STATE Committee, to con,ioI OF
lhrly-lhree members, nine q whom sh.ll
be located in Richmond, viz
n chief Director, who shall be chair
man Of tie committee, and shall, subject
10 its control, have the chief direction
Throughout The State Of all matters relating
to organization, registration and voting.
Eight associate Directors, Who shall
be members Of tie committee, shall act as
aids TO the Chief Director, and shall, each.
subject TO his direction, lave special
charge Of one Congressional Distinct.
Twenty four consulting members, three
OF whom shall reside in each Congress
sions. District, and who may be convened
by the resident committee whenever, IN
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