The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-07-10

flag 70 victory instead Of storing the Union II has
20 far in dissolved il aud subjected ten ste5
IN time OF profound peto, 10 military despoism and
hegro sprrnaey has stripped the President OF his
sttu'ional power OF apI0iutmeat of his Cab
net unie' itsrrteel assaults the pillars Of the gov
trninent ATE roeki their baee, and should Il succeed
In November next and inauguratc its President viii
meet n y sI'Jugued and conquered people amid the
iuhs Oh terty and the scattered fragments Of the colt
stitutio
hssot,ti, That in the future as in the past, W. will
adhere vi answering fidelity to the Union under the
constitution the only solid foundation strength
security and happiness people, and fe work If
government equally conducive to the welfare and pros
cority OF all the States, both Northern and southern
ftSOserd, That the Union established by the cOusttu
ton Is Union Of States, federal in its character co
POSED OF STATED thereby unted aad ID incapable a exist
Ing wthat the States its continuing integral parts
AMI thcroiure e epetulty OF the Union in its integrity
depends 90 the preservation of the Sta cs in their pn
cal integrity the government OF the United States bong
federal republic aud not consolidation of tho whole
people Into Que nation.
Resolved, That the perpotuity OF the Union and rhe
maintenance OF the government us both were established
by the constitution and both under the constitution
have been expounded in the foregoing resolutions in CON
formity with the venerable teachings OF Jefferson, Matte
son and Jackson been held dna doctrines
ofthe democratic party and they reiterated with
Increased carnesness under the solemn conviction that
constitutional liberty be preserved this continent
only by bringing back the administration Of the govern
ment TO those tine-honorrd. principles which, for
SIXTY years, there was such Unparalleled happiness and
prosperity, and in rescuig II from the hands Of those
who have ever held the constitution itself TO be bet
tor Than covenant with death aud an asrfement with
brought such general discOrd, strife and war. with its
attendant Ills upon large portion OF the country and
sdeh wide spread decentralization throughout the whole
otii.
Resolrcd That the democratic party in sustaining the
federal administration in the late unhappy conflict Of
arms did So in good faith, with the hope and earnest
Wish to maintain tile principles above set forth, and with
view OF wagng tue part OF the Northern States
In any spirit Of oppression against their brethren OF the
South, nor for any purpose of conquest suhugatUn
nor purpose oovorthrowing ercring with the rights
or established institutions of those States but to defend
preserve the Union with all the dignity equality and
rights II the several Safes unimpaired The sntugaon
OF these States holding them conquered territory,
would be, Ia the Judgment of this Convention, the de-
struotiOn of the Union itself.
Resotred That the highest need OF patriotism is duo
and should be extended 10 all those who in the
cent war periled lie fortune for the maintenance Of
the Union aud the henefcent system Of American gov
ernment thereby established upon the fundamental
principles set forth in the foregoing resolutions but
we have neither thanks sympathy for those who
tered aud carried the contest for the subugaton of
staes and for the snbugton OF federal authority Of the
white in any of the States the domination Of the
black the right of suffrage, who shall exercise po-
lical poNerisa matter that rests under the oonsitu
ton exclusively with the several States there II prop
erly belongs, and there IL should continue ever to
main.
A communication was received from the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention. announcing the adoption Of
luton approving aud endorsing the platform Of the
Democratic National Convention.
SPEECH or 0xrEEAL THOMAS EWING, IN.
On Moaday after the committee OF the Soldiers sad
Sailors convention then in session ut the Cooper Ins
tute introduced to the Democratic National Con-
vention, and had taken seats on the PLATFORM Goneru
Thomas Ewing. Jr, at Ohio, addressed the Convention
q follows:
Mr.. Ewing said II it appropriate for me, it
would be impossible for lack of voice. to express to this
convention the thankilness which and the members
Of the convention and of the committee feel for the
dial and enthusiastic Of this reception. We feel
that the members of the two however wide
y separated their paths may have been in the past will
march hencsforth in one line. [Applause.l We car
nesy wish to accomplish the purposss Of the
understand them. Appause Thectrniy cordial, un-
conditional restoration of this Union lApplause. We
have sympathy for those that have been
and dishonesty substituted by the republican party
for the dogmas Of negro suffrage; abhor their
measures ofwhte disranchisement. Applause Welook
upon them enemies of the republic when we them
endcavorng by means of that power which great con-
filling people entrusted to them to undermine and
throw the settled foundation of our government Ap-
plause We cannot We shall not associate with them.
Longer applause We earnestly wish associate With
the great body of the democracy, North and South
lApplause. With thousands against whom fought
during the war. [Applause. With thousands who felt
perhaps coldly in the North towards the Union
while the war went on, with all of those who
daily accept as the established theory Of the consttu
ton that the Union Is unseveble and who will stand
by and defend the constitution interpreted by the
and the Supreme Court of the United States
Applause. Since meeting here we have had the
pleasure of friendly intercourse with many of the most
prominent of the generals of the Confederate army
pairing views with them and feeling that their views
and views to the present. and the future policy
this government coincide, will take them by the hand
as brothers. Applause Forgetting the past issues
and passions we will recognize political enemies only
In those who are plotting TO overthrow The union Of
the States and constitutional form of government
and will recognize political friends in all of those
who will sustain us in endeayorng to overthrow that
party tApplause] l thank you, gentlemen Of the
convention, for the very unexpected honor Of being
called upon To address you and beg you will this
extempore effort Cries of go on"1 Three cheers
then given for General Ewing and the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention.
The appearance of Of the delegates Mr.. Greedy
of the Tribune after taking peep into the Convention
thus describes
At the head Of the Pennsylvania delegation sat HesteI
Clymcr, of strong build of great mental power
and possessing strength of will truly astonishing when
considers the bitter dsappoiniments to which he
has been subjected in his short life of fortythee years
He always dresses neatly; is quiet, gentlemanly
speaker is fluent and graceful, and in knowledge o.
Parliamentary usage, in quickness to seize q point
whether of logic or Of strategy has no superior in the
Convention.
Gen. Napoleon Bonapae Forrest the hero of Fort Pill
low-tall fine-looking, wcllormed, nervous and eyi
IDENTIFY dsincned to attract attention Surrounded
by the delegates of his State sat Wade Hampton of Con
federate cavalry fame, strong vigorous active looking
man. of splendid personal appearance and for time thu
brownfaced Georgian, Col. Phil. R. Simmons once I
private in the Fortyhrd Georgia. and afterwards pro
NOTED by rapid degrees to the of thu
Twenty third very quiet selfpossessed man. of excel
lent physique to whom the business of the ,enton
for the time matter Of the most unbounded interest.
At the head Of the New York delegation, g. j. Tlden
sexagenarian the ARREST coolest widest looking dele
gate in the convention. Among the Alabamans, G.
Iangdon once whig of the most unyieldng sort now
so-cacd disciple of Andrew Jackson. The largest
in the convention Judge Woodward Of Pennsylvania
six feet and a-haf in his stocking feet sat annn
himself in the midst Of his motley brethren from Penn
sylvania.
Not far distant was old Father Kerr the same deega
ton the shady side ofsxty ademocrat from hscradle
large black eyed, bToadchesied man, ueo.W. McCooi
of the celebrated fighting (Unon) family of that name
prominent among the delegates from Ohio. He ha
all the characteristics Of his family, holiness force
strength body The chairman of the democratic
tive committee August Belmont the first actor Il
the performances Saturday and, despite his swee
plause the stated times. Mr. Belmont is modest oo
Ing gentleman little bald on that part of his hea
most frequently from the galleries. and is mucl
idozed by the party when money is required to pay
penses. He is devoted democrat and supposed to wel
influence among democratic President makers thai
any other man.
Then there were Francis Herman, OF the New Yor
delegation Colonel T. NJ. Yerger, Of the best lookn
in the convention chairm of the Mississippi dele
CATION, and host of others well known to fame. Last
but by means least, there was Henry l.. Palmer,
the Wisconsin delegation, and temporary chairman
the convention. TALL spare form, well knit and strong
pair of keen dark eyes, which to miss nothing
quiring their attention and fine, clear voice. rendere
him ornament to the Speakers chair.
Morgan read from little book carefully lodged in til
bottom of his hat most eloquent address to the Thron
OF Grace which listened to with great reverence
the delegates most Of whom remained standing durin
its delivery s-s.l
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