Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-05-22
National Convention Of Soldiers and
Sailors,

Sailors,
The Soldiers and Sailors National
Convention assembled In North CLARK
Streer German Turner Hall. Chicago.
at I2 o'clock Tuesday bay l9. The
various delegations formed in line az
half-past 10 o'clock in Randolph street
near the courthouse square, aud
marched TO the place Of meeting, pre-
ceeded By Vass & Dean 8 Light Guard
Band. Immediately in the rear Of
the baBd was the famous war eagle
aO!d Abe, which belonged TO the
Wisconsin delegaLion. and Was
brought by them 20 the convention
As soon as the delegates we're seat
e3 cheers we're proposed for Genef-
al Logan, Of Illinois. Governor Fen
ton, Of New York, and General Grant,
which were given With a. viii as we're
three groaos for old Grimes, and others
who voted against impeachment. The
song beginning Old Grimes is dead,
vas started, aud most Of the delegates
present Joined IN singing Il. at the
close of Whish the oOnFeatIon vas or
The States Of Rhode island, New
York, Massachusetts, California, NeW
HampshiRe, Tennessee, Delaware,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Louisiana,
6 eoFe Vermont, Kentucky,
West Virginia, Ohio, Arkansas. Mis-
sissippi; Nebraska, Maine, Missouri,
Dac0eah. Alabama, and Illinois, GeFs
represented By large deiegatIons. At
noon the convention was called TO or
der by Major W. S. Morse, Chairman
Of tie Executive Committee. after
which Rev John Fellows OF Wiscon-
sin, opeued the session with prayer.
Governor Fairehild, of Wisconsin, was
UNANIMOUSLY chosen temporary Chair
man. aud was conducted to MS scat by
a committee Of three, appointed by
the Chair. Governor Fairchild, being
Introduced by the Chairman, was re-
eeived with enthusiastic appl ause and
made a few appropriate remarks.
After which Secretaries were chosen
and Committees appointed.
While the Convention Wuiied Tor the
committee on organization to report,
Gen. HawIey, of Conn, was called for
aud made a stirring and eloquent
speecb.
The chairman announced that Gen.
Grants father was in the house and
loud calls were made for him, when he
reluctantly compiled aud took his sea t
beside he chairman, the Band playIng
ff Hail Columbia" !" As Mr.. Grant tOOk
10 three times three testified their re-
spect for the father OF the nabipa's chief
tam. Mr.. Grant being called cut, made
A few remarks.
Gen. Logan being conducted to his
seat as permanent Chairman, declined
in favor OF Gov. Fairchild, who thanked
the convention, and said that as the
committee on Resolutions was not ready
to report. they would listen to some re-
marks from Gen. CoChrane, Of n. Y
In his remarks he severely denounced
the action of the seven faithless Sena-
tors.
Gen. Stokes, OF Tennessee, being call
cd for came forward and addressed the
convention.
Gen. Logan, chairman of the commit
tee on Resolutions, reported as follows {:
Resolved, That the soldiers and sail
ors are as steadfast now as ever to the
Union and flag, fully recognizing the
claims of General Ulysses s. Grant to
I the confidence of the American people,
aud believing that les victories under
his guidance in war will be illustrated
by him in peace, by such measures as
shall secure the fruits of our exertions
and the restoration Ofthe Union upon q
loyal haSis. We declare it as our de-
eBralt conviction that he is the choice
ot the soldiers and sailors of the Union
for the office Of President OF United
States.
t'Resolved, That in the maintenance
Of those princ. pies which underlie our
Government, and for which we fought
during four years war, we pledge our
earnest and active support to the Re
publican party, as the only political or
/ ganizabion which, in our judgment, is
true &c the principles of loyalty, liberty
and equality before the law.
I g Raanfxrp1 That zppa iyiaC fol. OOr-
selves and the soldiers and sailors who
limperiled their lives 70 preserve the
I Union, we believe that the impeach-
menG of Andrew Johnson, by the House
OF Representatives, for high crimes and
4 misdemeauors in Office, and his trial
before the United States Senate, have
/ presented unmistakable proofs of his
guilt, aud that, whatever may be the
/ Judgment of the tribunal before which
he IS arranged, the verdict Of guilty
has been rendered by the people, and
we regard any Senator, who has voted
for his acguiEtal, as falling short of the
proper discharge of his duty in this
| hour Of the nations trial, and as un-
worthy of the confidence Of brave and
| loyal people.
tResOlVed, That the soldiers and sail
ors recognize no difference between the
demand that the Government protect
naturaliZed citizens abroad as well as
those of native birth" ;"
Alter the reading of the third resolu-
| tion, every member present arose to his
feet and gave three grOans for Andrew
johnson and the traitOrous Republican
Senators, while the band played the
/ Rogue's March.
On motion of General Nm. Gregg, of
New York, the above resolutions were
unanimously adopted, amid cheers for
I Grant,
One motion of Colonel H. Calliman,
of Pennsylvania, i5 was resolved that a
committee of nine be appointed to wait
him with a copy of the resolutions of the
ti0n.
On motion of w. S. Andrews, of New
York, it was
Resolved, That we. the soldiers of
the Republic, extend TO the loyal men
of the South our sympathy and the
promise Of our support in the struggles
yet in store for them under the present
Admin stratiOn, before they can enjoy
the liberties of American citizens with
out the fear of persecution and assRs-
sination; and that, if necessary, we
stand ready to aid them with our
strength, in the future as we have in
the past"
Several resolutions Of thanks were
offered and passed, after which, on mo-
ton of General Sickles, Of New York,
the call of the President.
The Law to Prohibit Display of the
National Flag.