Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-22
MEETING OF SOUTHERN UNyOSfsTs.
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and Union men was head to-day as the Wash.
ington House. Hon Mr.. Wnismore, Of South
Carolina, was called TO the Chair, and Capt. r.
r. Fisher, Of Mississippi, elected Secretary.
The Chaar then brieny stated the object Of the
meeting.
committee Of five WIS appoiated TO draft reso-
lutpns, expressive Of the sense Of the meeting
The Chair appointed the following gentle.
men as said committee-Judge Petsr p. Baily,
Calwell, Of Texas: Judge 3. d. Williamson. Of
Va; Hon. e. w. Buckley, OF Ala
General John Z. Fremont here ap peared and
was introduced to the meeting. In his remarks
he expressed deep sympathy for the sufferinr
loyaiists OF the South, and hoped Congress
would not adjourn I'LL full and ample relief
had been given them The Southern Democ-
racy We're opposed to reconstruction upon q
loyal basis, and would be supported by the
Democracy Of the North.
His remarks were heartily endorsed by every
one present. and much satisfaction was ex.
pressed in the assurance thai henceforth the
loyal people OF the South may look upon Gen.
Fremont as their true and earnest friend.
During the absence OF the committee, the
meeting was addressed by Colonel MuIlens, Of
Tennessee; Hon. s. Mckee, of Kentucky: and
Hon. Mr.. French, of North Carolina f..f
The committee then reported the following
resolutions, which We're unanimously adopted:
ResOiUed, That the threatening attitude as.
sumed by President Johnson in hIs recent mes.
sage yetoIng the bill declaring which Of the
Electoral College, and the equally hosrile po-
sItions taken by the Democratic party in nom.
mating for Vice President q man who declares
the reconstruction acts of Congress null and
void, and who advise that the army be made
10 undo the governments organized under these
acts IL the South, compel US to think that it is
the duty OF Congress To remain in session until
the people have bad an opportunity to again
declare upon these questions in the coming
Presidential election.
Rssolrcd. That President Johnson in declaring
votes OF those Southern States that have not
yet been reorganized than to reject the votes Of
States that have never been in rebellion has
altered opinions that are not only at variance
with his proclamation Of the 2pth of MAY, 1896
in which he declares that there We're no legal
governments in the Southern States; bur he has
given utterance 70 doctrines that are subyersiye
OF every principle upon which the Government
is founded, and are therefore dangerous TO the
liberties Of the people, and having declared that
the governments now recognized by Congress
are iilegitim ate and illegal.
ResOlued, Tha; In the judgment of this meet.
ing Congress ought TO legislate Immediately for
the relief of the loyal people OF Virginia, Mis-
sissippi, and Texas, In such way as will secure
70 these States loyal civil governments.
On motion of Hon. S. Mckee, of Ky., the fol-
lowing additional resolution was adopted:
ResOIred, That the interest of the loyal people
OF the whole country demand that Gong
before ats adjournment, pass stringent law
providing tor the enforcement Of the Sd section
18th article of the Constitution, known as the
amendment) and that in our opinion without
an enforcement OF this amendment by a strin-
g, Mt law, the Sd section of said amendment Will
De without effect to secure the rights OF the
loyal people for whose benefit II was intended.
Hon. Joseph w. Clin, OF Georgia, member
elect from the first district. offered the follow
in preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, the recent proclamations OF the
President ofthe United States, the utterauces
continues the enemy OF liberty law and order
in the Southern States, and threatens the peace
and safety OF every Union man South. render.
ing imminent another civil war; therefore, be II
ReSoiued, That in the opinion OF the Repre-
sentatives and Delegates from the Southern
states Ia consereBee assembled, the Interests OF
the country demand the Immediate impeach-
ment OF the President OF the UnIted 0ez&es and
we, individually and collscti vely, pledge our.
sovee 20 use our utmost endeavois TO prevent
the adjournment OF Oon&rese before his eonvic-
a recess, even, til artScles OF impaaehmsnt are
presented and the Ooart OF Impeachment con.
vened. r-s .rfs ..-.# ~
Pending the consideration OF the above reso-
futisns tie MEETING adjourned To meet again
this evening, al O'Clock, II there is DO evening
session OF Congress. If there should hpa an
evening session, the meeting stands ad jourred
I'LL TOMORROW at nine a. m. e r.. -
EoNHArIoNs.-Ths President to-day sent
the following nominations 70 the senate:
VIM PIdgeon, OF Indiana, 70 be Secretary OF
the Territory Of Idaho.
Reuben %. Harm0z, ,of Ohio, 70 be Consul at
the Island of Trinfdad.
Levi Howland Colt. 70 be Consul at Valencia.
Mathew MeisA. of Pennsylvania, 70 DO Con-
Alvin Hawkins, Of Tennessee, TO be Consul
General Al Havana.
Jacob b, Blair, Of West Virginia, 10 be Min.
isteI Kresicent OF the United States at Costa
RIca.
Robert Newell, Of fdaho. 70 be Z. S. Indian
agent for the Territory OF Idaho.
Chas. Peters 10 be naval officer for the DIS.
trict Of New York .aeT
VIM +. Wells TO be Collsetor Of Internal
Revenue Fourth District OF Virginia
William Selden to b. Collector 0 Internal
Revenue Second District Of Virginia
Jas. Mari TO he Collector Of Internal Reve.
nue. for the District Of Montana. -
The WHITE HoUsE.-There was very
large crowd Of visitors a: the Executive Man.
81 on to-day, many Of whom were admitted TO
see the President. Secretaries Seward,
McCulloch, Postmaster General Randall, and
Attorney General Esarts, had inter views wi1h
the President this morning. t'5 taaf fA1s,
JUDGE BUsrEED.-The House this morning
continued the Judiciary Committees investi-
gaticn into the fitness of Judge Busted, Of
Alabama, TO remain on the bench during the
recess, giving the committee the usual power
TO appoint Subcommittee and take evidence.
HON. THAD. SfEvxxs to-day, IN q personal
explanation, ELECTED by Mr.. Garneld's state.
ments Of yesterday, denied that he had ever
said $40 bonds were payable in gold, and re.
iterated his previous statements.
TIE Lone BRIDGB viii be closed for repairs
on and after Monday next, tor q thorough
overhaIling. A new draw will be made on
this side, and the supports to the Virginia draw
wall be repaired. r...
MR. KELLOGG, NJ. u. OF ALABAMA, wus
sworn in to-day, and q bill passed removing
from Simeon Carley, member elect,
and Michael Hahn, Of I.ouisina.
ARMY ORDERs.-Lieut. Col. J. H. Baxter
Assistant Medical Puryeyor, has bsen granted
a leave Of absence tor sixty days, by direction
of the Secretary Of War. Brevet Majsr Gen.
erai X. s. Granger, Lieutenant Colonel nth
infantry, has been granted permission TO delay
three months in reporting 70 his command.
Brevet Captain A. II. ID. Williams, 1st Lieu
tenant 5th cavalry. has been retired.
ANOTHER SENATORIAL MARRIAeB. - The
Baltimore Sun says: .fF ... -
Z" Senator Morton, who has been confined At
his odgings by 8 disabled foot for some weeks
past, is now somewhat reco vered, and appeared
in his seat in the Senate to-day. He will be
married ON Thursday night 10 Miss Cortland,
Of Baltimors." H
PROBABLY the Sun means Senator Norton in.
stead of Senator Morton.