Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1867-04-27


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4" ciu-k. .. ". Mr.. Miles in the chair
Roll called aud all present.
Mr.. Henry submitted the follow
ing resolution, from the Comm Itiec
appointed for that purpose
1t. Rcsolrcd. That those lately in in
having laid down their arms and fully &C.
sumcd their duties as ci'izens OF the Cni-
ted States, there is no obstacle in the way
OF the harmonious working of our X pub
lican insti uions save the factious course
of nut lated Congress, VIII" have inau-
gura'cd a new revolution and are deter
mined to rule the country in violation Of
the Constitution aud to establish their
wild and f,atical will, as substitute Tor
the Union framed by the fathers of the
Republic.
2l. Resolrcd, That the only way in
which peace and concord can be re-estab-
lishrd is by conf, ming 10 the require
mrnts of the Constitution and d-f'a;ing
the Radical party, who spurn its provis-
ions and mpclil the Union by their mai
and sediious course.
Sd. Resoired, That to effect :his objrct
we solrmnly pledge our most uniring eff
forts; that the accomplishment of this
end is the grand question now pend ng.
transccndIng all others in importance. and
that tho present nminrnt prrils of the
country demand the union Of all conserva-
tive he arts and hands, irrespective Of fro
mer or present party names, in vigorous
effort to maintain the Federal Constitution
in it's integrity and secure its operation
according to the spirit and intent of its
founders.
4th. Rcsolred, That the Radical plan
of dcpriving portion Of tho United States
of those rights always possessed by them
since the day of l776-of enfranchis nS
their people, is so absolutely opposed. not
only to the dearest provisions Of the Fed
eral Constitution, but to every sound idea
of practical craftsmanship, is so thorough
ly antagonistic to those principles OF re-
served rights and of municipal govern
mrnts regulating their own domestic af-
fairs. that undcrlirs our republican system.
thai it is the duty of the people OF Wash
ington Territory, regardless If past poiti-
cal divisions, tn pronounce their cond-m-
nation Of the Radical party by elrcting
men who love, aud are determined to pre-
serve. the American Constitution and the
American Union,
5h. Resolrcd, That while that portion
of the Representatives of the States OF this
Union, who exclude from tht legislative
halls the representatives of ten States, arc
labo ing to ,bv, rt our G 'vernment, we re-
j"icc in the fact that the Supreme Court Of
the United States, by its recent decisions
in favor OF the rights of American citizens,
has proved that that august tribunal will
perform without fear or favor its high and
solrmn duties.
9th. Reso,rcd. That our cordial thanks
nrr due nnd are hereby rendered 10 Presi-
dent Johnson for his constitutional Efforts
res sting unauthorized Legislation and adj
vocating the rights Of all the States TO
their Congressional representation. and
that we wiil uaitedly sustain him IN these
hi jus, and patriotic acis.
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