The national Republican., 1867-08-20

p SoLpIzRs' AND SAnoRs' USIoE-6rAS-
TON AND rHs PREsipEsr.-The regular weekly
meeting Of the 6oldisrs' and Ssilors Union was
hold last night ct Union L'ssu' Han, Ninth
Captain James N. Cailsn presided, and Lieu.
tenant William Young acted as Secretary.
John Shaw was proposed and elected MON.
ber OF the Union, y. ..,-.-i,I.ll ..5 ,-.....
Mr. wilson, from the COMMITTEES on picnic,
reported progress. ..7 fsE.4.5 o..
Major q. w. Wells, Of the committee sp.
pointed At tho last meeting 10 dratt resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting In the
removal BY The President Of Edwin M. Stanton,
as Secretary Of War, submitted the following;
Whereas, the terrible struggle through which
the country has passed brought forth issues
which tested the character Of all iu oitirens; and
whereas, during and subsequent 10 the war,
men holding the highest Offices within the gin Of
the people did prove recrsant TO their trust and,
turning their hands against their TOO eonnding
countrymen, Transferred their sympathies 70 it
snemies; and, whereas, the Hon. Edwin M. Stan
ton has proved noble exception TO these sIam-
pies Of recreancy, for which he has been Gus.
pended from the discharge Of his duties As SEQ.
rotary Of War by the arbitrary act OF Andrew
johnson, President Of tho United states, there
fore be II 20 GslIsl 'Iss ~.
Rs,oiped BY The SOidisr,' and Saiiors' Union
Of Warrington, ID. C.-(an organisation EN-.
braoing In its membership honoraoly discharged
soldiers and sailors from nearly every battalion
on the land and squadron on the sea which CON.
posed that grand army and navy before which
the rebellion went down forever
1. That we condemn the suspension from oiice
Of the Secretary Of War as the arbitrary act Of q
recreant President, the controlling motive for
which can only be found in bis rage that this In
corruptible public minister has nobly refused to
follow after him In bis shameful betrayal Of the
Union causo.
.. That, In the language Of our honored leader
10 the war for the Union, We ''cannot let the op.
portunity pass without expressing" our "appre.
citation Of tho real, patriotism, hrmness, and
ability" wish which Mr.. Stanton "hss ever dis
charged the dutios Of the Office Of Secretary Of
War; aH %. frTg.|rH- .r-- l'.Lt
8. That We see In this act national misfor-
tune, as Il dsprivss the country the services Of
q tried public servant, pre.eminent for his abil-
ity, fidelity, and patriotism.
a. That II Is loyal men only who oondsmn the
usurpations Of the President--galvanized traitors
only who support and defend them.
5. That We witness with deep concern this mr.
bitrary act Of the President presaging, as II
does, q Systematic attack upon ono after On.
other Of our trusted public servants. which shall
not cease until all Of them within reach Of the
principles which rescued an imperilled country
from threatened destruction, through rebellion,
are swept down.
9. That tho nnai triumph Of the national arms
after four years. struggle with Q gigantic re-
bellion, was due In no small measure TO victory
organized by the genius and skill Of Stanton,
"the Carnot Of tho great American revolution" I"
7. That for these great services the country
thank him In the name Of liberty and the oppos-
ing hand Of no public enemy, however high in
place, shall be allowed to finally strike him
down. -
s. That the preference. shown by Mr.. Stanton
to soldiers, In the selection Of employees In his
Department, proves him to be their friend IN.
decd, for his Department 10 the only one In
which the law Of Congress requiring such prefer
ence to be shown soldiers has been carried out
and rebel sympathiters have heretofore found no
resting place.
9. That as We witness each fresh crime against
liberty, committed In tho name Of tho Constitu-
tion by public officials whose sympathles have all
been transferred to the enemies Of the Constitu.
tion, and each fresh usurpation Of and encroach.
ment upon, the iaw.making branch Of Govern
ment, we find fresh cause for renewing our VOWS
Of fsaity to the old Gag; and this We do with q
soldiers faith and soldiers honor.
10. That, appreciating tho supreme duty
which rests upon q soldier, Of promptly obeying
the lawful commands Of his superior officer, and
looking upon the assignmsnt Of General Grant,
a. Secretary Of War al inferisn, In ths nature
Of . military order from the Commander.in.
gardsd, although disapprovsd, without insubor'
dination-ws endorse General Grants action in
the premises, and congratulate the country on
having as tho successor Of Stanton one who Is
his proved friend, faithful supporter, and un-
qualified endorser.
II. That the presiding officer Of this Union be
authorised to transmit copies Of these rosolu.
tions to the Hon Edwin NJ Stanton and General
U. s. Grant.
Major q. W. Wells said: Mr.. President and
fellow comrades, II you will boar with me mo-
ment, would like to say that 1t Is my earnest
belief that the good cause Is prospecting, and that
II Is not possible under present circumstances for
human being, or q combination OF human be.
ings, to stop the car Of progress In its onward
march, and they who attempt the useless expert
ment are but crushed and ground to powder un-
der Its wheels. In reviewing the history OF the
last FIVE years, how literally truo this presents
itself 10 the human mind! How many hll
nameless grave In proof Of the declaration How
many ruined fortunes and blasted hopes attest
its truth! Aud yet In this day We have the sad
and shameful picture presented to tho world Of
man occupying the highest position In the gilt
OF tho nation becoming lost to his once noble and
lutte friend Of humanity, becomes Its bltterest
foe-turning serpent-like and singing the heart
| that warmed him into life. All. that his history
could forever be buried in oblivion, and that the
shame with which we are now compelled TO hang
down our heads might prove the last OF this sad
record that our children and our childrsn's
children, as they review the past, may not have
this bitter pill to swallow. But In all these try
| ing times through which we have passed, We have
felt and seen the hand Of the Creator Of the uni
verse, we have felt and seen the unerring prin'
ciples that sustain His throne marching on To
their fulhllmont, and men and absurd doctrines
passing away as chat before the wind. 30 on
this occasion will the right prevail, and justice
| and truth come out triumphant.
Major Doughty had no particular desire to oP'
pose the resolutions, hut he did not think !,
necessary to call Stanton "the Carnot Of the
great American revolution" He opposed tn,
tenth resolution, endorsing General Grant, and
in accepting tho position he was not prepared te
say that Grant did right; and he did not thinl
| that he was a friend Of tho soldier in so doing
for It appeared to him that he was in sympathy
with tho President and his policy.
Major Doughty moved to strike out all that
part Of the 10th and llth resolutions relating tt
General Grant.
| Lieutenant Young maintained that 1t was the
duty Of General Grant to obey the order Of tn,
| President, and he did not think the resolution
endorsed Grant any further than that he Is the
friend Of Stanton. Congress had recognized II
| Grant one that could be trusted, and he hoped
the motion to strike out would not prevail.
l. Mainr Otia said tina military reoOnstruotioI