New-York tribune., 1867-04-20
VIRGINIA.

REArBIICAN MASS MEETING AT PETERSBURG.
~ TsLEsNArH TRIBUNE
PETKRsBURG, Va, April ia Republican mas
meeting was mere t0n'sus, tne resolutions
OF the Richmond Convention Al address was delivered
by Mr.. Conway Of New-York.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
The following are the resolutions adopted by tho
Richmond Convention, April II and Is
Whueas Having for the first time in the history Of vlr
gna assembled at her State capital ri the call OF Union
Republican State Committee, as Convention OF Union
the purpose Of rtifyns the acts of the XXXIXth
all parties who earnestly and honestly desire that
this legislation should be perfected in accordance with
the expressed desire Of Congress- and carried out m good
faith by the people OF this State we therefore, IN Conven
First Rtsorod Tha, we return our sincere and heart
felt thanks TO the XXXIXth Congress for their
legislation resulting In the passage OF the shermanshe
labarger bill and it's supplement- and certify with grat
tue that the beneficial effects Of such legislation al
eaGS Re S IN nsr Si e ana n
the part Of all classes and that do hereby pledge
earnest and persistent efforts carry In good faith
without evasion, with honesty OF purpose, unfnehng
courage and peveIring energy all its provisions be-
and prosperity DE restored 10 the State and an early ad
mission To the Union DC secured.
Second kesoIred That in the principles OF the Nation
al Republican Party Of the United States recognize all
we can desire as guide In our political future that We
adopt them as onr platform and pledge ourselves 70 their
support and cordially invite the cooperation OF all classes
OF feOwctzens without distinction OF color
dueed by such convictions We invite them oJoinus,
and pledge them warm welcome 10 our ranks and full
ana free participation In all tho advantages OF
lzation. And firmly believing that IN the present
don OF public affairs the Republican party offers the
most available means through It's organization for the
speedy attainment Of permanent reconstruction we do
heIeDy adopt s principles ana platform as the basis ana
platform Of the Union @ Republican party OF virginia
and cardinal points IN the policy OF the Union Repnb
equal protection 10 ali men before the courts and equal
political rights In all respects Including the right TO hold
which shall gveo all classes free schools and free and
equal participation In all It's benefits third more just
taxes TO property and require all 70 pay in proportion 10
their ability; fourth, modification OF the usury laws
sufficient induce foreign capital 10 seek investment In
ments and every possible inducement to immigration
founders Of Constitution recognize appre
catlon OF the grea fact that parties governments to
be prosperous successful must be founded admins
tered on the basis OF exact and equal Justice 10 oil
and accept as our guides the great principles enunc
ated them first and most important Of which s the
great glorious TRUTH that all men created free
and equal endowed with certain inalienabe rights
happiness and we solemny pledge on the part Of this
Convention and as PATTY ol s & m Ia sdSeTG @ Non
tory Of Virginia political organization is In position
20 adopt in spirit and action as In name.
ated in the foregoing resolutions can be Objectionable 70
who really loves the Unon and that they the
only true principles which give Virginia an early
restoration 10 the Union and enduring peace and pros
pery, solemnly pledge ourselves support no man
ton and enforcement who fails 10 Identify himself with
ates to openly and paSy With VT it,
platform as adopted here today.
Sixth Rcsoued That we recognize the great fact that
the interests OF the aborng classes OF the State are de
tca and that without regard TO color wo desire 10 ele
vae them to their true position; that the exataton of
the poor and humble the restraint Of the rapacous and
the arrogant the lifting up Of the poor and degraded
without humiliation or degradation TO any that the at
tainmen OF the greatest amount OF happiness and proc
pery 10 tho greatest number desire and
sha have our earnest and persistent efforts In their ac
cOmpishmept that while desire TO all men pro-
tected in fun and equal proportions and every political
right secured to the cooed that Ia enjoyed any
other class OF citizens do not desire deprive the
laboring white men OF any rights privileges which
they now ENJOY but do propose 10 extend those rights
and privileges by the organization OF the Republican
party in this State.
The address Of which Judge Underwood is the reputed
author, thus concludes:
"And, finally, we here and unfurl our banner
bearing the inscription, Honor and rewards 10 labor
homes for the homeless who willing work property
and not polls shall bear the burden of taxation The
property Of the State must educate the children Of the
state free schools and education the supple
ment of emancipation and Acknowledgement We here
and now declare our allegiance to that great Republican
party which has delivered us from the power of our
ancient and lifelong enemies, which holds that the only
permanent peacemakers earth are truth freedom and
Justice which are, like God himself no respecter Of per
which procaims that character and complexion
il the only standard OF worth. and that every citizen In
ali the future shall be judged not by the accidents OF
birth fortune but by the character hs deeds have
Isp4isbtd among hjs felowDeI,"