The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-04

MEETISG OF THE REPUBLlcAS CESrRAL
CosyIrrEB.-Pursuanl to the call of lls Chair
mar, Col. Jno. H. Wells, the Republican
County Committee, met ut Waynesburg on
.he 29th ut. The Committee was called to
order by its Chairman, anl j B. Dorley ap-
pointed Secretary.
On motion, the following resolutions were
adopted
WHEREAS, Andrew johnson, the acting
President of the United Srates having wilful-
ly violated the Constitution Of the United
States, in this that he appointed Lorenzo
Thomas, Secretary Of War whilst the Senate
Of the United States was in session without
the advice and consent of the Senate and
has violated the law regulating the Tenure of
Office, In this; that whilst the Senate was in
session, he made, signed and issued com
mission to the said lorenzo Thomas, confer
ing on him the Office Of Secretsty Of War,
whilst tile Hon Edwin NJ stanton who was
appointed to said Office prior to tie End day
of March 1867, was holding said office ard
dscharging the duties OF the same. There
fore,
Resoire3 That we approve the aston of the
House of Representatives ot the United States
in impeachng Andrew johnson, President Of
the United States, for high crimes md misde-
meanOrs.
Thar, WHEREAS, In our opinion, tho law
proclaimed by the Almighty from the top Of
Mount Sinai, amid thunder and lghtnin s
''Thou shalt not steal, is binding as well on
Democrats as on Republicans and that the laws
ofman require that what we have promised IN
our hour oinecd should be fulfilled in the days
OF our prosperity, Therefore,
Rls9l5e{ That the United States having
borrowed money and given bonds therefor
under certain laws authorizing the same
That We are opposed to reputation, and are
in favor Of paying said bonds according to
the terms and conditions, the letter and spirit
of the laws under which said bonds were
issued
Rssoloea That W hG'r,ily approve and en-
dorse the course Of Governor Gelry and the
Republican members Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature generally, and especially in rela
ton to their course on the Free Railroad
personal property.
RcsolOad That we approve and ehdorsc the
course OF our member in Congress, Hon. g.
'. Lawrence, that he has fairly won tile
plaudit, well done good and faithful servant"
Rcso red, That General j. H. Wells be our
Senatorial Delegate, (Fayette and Westmor
land counties cOncurring) and L. X, Evans
our Representative delegate to the Repub-
can State Convention, to be held IN the City
of Philadelphia on the lth day of March
next, and we, for the people of Greene C0un-
ty, instruct them, bysll lawful and honorable
means, to support General [. $ Grant for
President, and Andrew G.. Curtin for Vice
President of the United States.
Resoiced, That DR., s Colver, j. b. Donley
and q, H. WHY be conitrees to meet those Of
the other Counties of the District, to select
Delegates to the Republican Convention, to he
held in Chicago, on the Goth day of May
next.
Rcsol,6d That we yield the homage OF our
hearts to the Soldiers who made sacrifices in
the cause of their country in the tented field
and that we will, to ali places of honor and
profit give the preference to the Soldier,
Resoired, That we recommend to our friends
the patronage Of the WAYSEsBURG REpUBLI
uAN as sound exponent OF Republican prin-
ciples, That we recommend the formation of
Grant Clnps, and the distribution Of docu
ment9 among the people.
Besoired That on the Saturday before the
April Court, the llth Of April, OF ut such other
time previous NJ may suit the convenience of
the township, two delegates from each town
ship be chosen to a convention to he held at
Waynesbug on the i4th day OF April, 1868,
R4sol,ed That the proceedings be publish
ed In the RgPUBLIcAs
On motion, adjourned
j, II, WELLS, Chairman.
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