Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1868-05-27
Special dispatch to the Boston Journal.
AND SAILORS CONVENTION

RESOLUTIONS PASSED sNDoRsING GRANT
IMPEACHMENT APPROVED AND Non.
IMPEACHMENT SENATORS REBUKED-A
GENERAL FRATERNIzATIoN
CHICAGO, Ill, May 10.
The Soldiers and Sailors National
Convention to-day was glorious success
aud demonstrated that neither the fires Of
patriotism nor the fraternal army feeling
have died out in the hearts of the Union
Volunteers. The ringing rounds Of cheers
the camp songs spontaneously taken VI
the applause Of loyal sentiments, ut
tered by loyal men. and the disregard o.
political wire-pullers-all proved that the
Boys in Blue are true to their battle
flag with it patriotic associations. Ever
"Old Abe" the Wisconsin war eagle. ap
peared inspired by the presence of hi
comrades, and he would flap his wing
when the boys cheered as if he desired
to manifest his appreciation. | telegraphcc
this afternoon an account of all that trans
pircd, except the introduction and tn,
passage of the resolutions
They were originally drafted by Gen
Logan, but several notifications were mad
by the committee at the suggestion of Col
L. +. Stone aud other members.
The resolutions were brief, but bold auc
unmistakcable in their meaning. The,
are as follows:
I RcSolved, That the soldiers and sailors
stedfast as ever to the Univn and its flag
fully recognize the claims of Gen Gran
to the conf dence of the American people
and believing that the victories achieved
under his guidance in war will be now il
lustrated by him in times of peace by sucl
measures as shall secure the fruits of ou
exertions and a restoration of the Unior
upon loyal basis we declare it as ou
deliberate conviction that he is the choc,
Of the ,sQldiers and sailors OF the Uniol
For the Office Of President of the tnitec
States q i...,
ReSOL0ed, That in the maintainance o
those principles which underlie our gov
ernment, and for which we fought durin,
four years of war, we pledge our eaynes
and active support to the Republican part,
as the only political organization, which
in our judgment, is true to the principle
of loyalty, liberty aud equality befor,
the law.
Resolvd, That speaking for ourselves
and the soldiers and sailors who imperi
ed their lives 10 preserve the Union, W,
believe that the impeachment of Andrew
johnson by the House of Representative,
for high crimes and misdemeanors in Of
flee and his trial before the United State,
Senate, have presented the unmistakeabl,
proofs of his guilt and tt at whatever
may he the judgment Of the tribunal be
fore which he is arraigned the verdict o
the people is guilty = and we regarc
any Senator who has voted for acqutta
as falling short of the proper discharg,
of his duty in this hour of the nation
trial, and unworthy of the confidence of f;
brave and loyal people
ReSoiced. That the soldiers and sailors
recognize no difference between native anc
adopted citizens, and they demand thai
the Government protect Daturalized CHI
zens abroad as well as those of native
birth
On motion Of ". S Andrews it was
ReSolced. That we, soldiers of the Re
public, extend to the loyal men of the
Sontb our sympathy, and promise oul
support for the struggles yet in store fol
them. under the present ADMINISTRATION, be
fore they can enjoy the liberties of Amer
lean citizens without persecution and as
sassination aud that, if necessary, VT
stand ready to aid them with our strength
in the future as we have in the ba6t.
The first resolution. indorsing General
Grant as the choice Of the Soldiers and
Sailors was received with a perfect TEN.
pest of applause, the whole audience
rising to their feet and almost drowning
Hail to the Chief (Which the Band
piayed) with their cheers. The old eagle
tapped his wings as if giving his approx.
al of the resolve. .aa".
The third, which indorses Impeachment
and denounces the Senators who voted to
acquit johnson as unworthy the conf.
dencc of the brave and loyal men of the
land, was received in like manner
only the band substituted "The Rogues
March" for "Hail to the Chief" Each
one of the Resolutions was heartily ap
plauded and they we're all adopted by q
hearty and unanimous vote. After the
adjournment there was general fratorn;.
zation, hundred of old comrades not
having met since they parted during the
war or at the great FINAL reviews at
Whasbiugton.
This evening there is grand out doc,
denomination in front of the Ccur,
House, where speeches, music and songs
follow in rapid succession. An Immense
crowd has been attracted, aud the en-.
thusiastic character of the proceedings
has even walked up some Of the politicol
delegates in tho Sherman House opposite
1t is to be hoped that the example sci
by the soldiers to day will be followed by