The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-23


against Frances For the good reason that, while
France erred with England In recognition OF rebel
beligerence, no pirate ships or blockade runners
upon our commerce. The two cases are wide nsnn-
der, and they are distinguished by two different
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fY1utd, or wrong without injury; but that same re-
cognition In England was dannane cum bJinia, or
wrong with injury and 1t Is Of this unQuesiOnable
injury that we complain.
CANADA.
Fellow CtZens-It cannot be doubted that the
tendency Of this great question viii be always a
cloud upon the relations OF two Powers when there
should be sunshine. Good men on both sides should
desire Its settlement In such way as most to pro-
mote good Will, and to MAKE the best precedent for
civilization. But there can be no good Will without
or establish any rule for the future. Sometimes
there are whispers Of territorial compensation, and
knows England little and also little of that great
English liberty from Magma Charta TO the Somerset
case, who snpposes that this nation could undertake
any such transfer. And he knows little also OF our
country and That great liberty which is ours, VINO
supposes that we could receive such transfer. on
each side there Is imp0ssibility Territory may be
conveyed but not people allude TO this sugges-
ton only because 1t has been made in the pubic
press and been answered nom England Sus me
nor TO the other British provinces, near nelghbors
and Kindred. 1t is well known historically that even
before the Declaration of Independence our fathers
hoped that Canada would take part with them.
Washington was strong In this hope, SO was
The Continental Congress, by solemn resolution,
invited Canada, and then appointed q commission,
with Benjamin FRANKLIN at its head, ITO form union
between the colonies aud the people OF Canadu" In
the careful instructions, which were signed IN Denan
Of Congress by John Hancock, President, the Com
missOners are, among other things, eDjolned to re-
mind the Canadians that at il our earnest desire to
adopt them into the Union as sister colony and TO
secure the same general system OF mild and equable
laws for them and ourselves, with only such local
differences as may be agreeable to each colony re-
specuvely' and further, that in the opinion OF the
Continental Congress, their Interest and ours are
inseparably united" tAmerlcan Archives, vol. W. D.
412 fourth series.) Long ago the Continental Con-
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survives, not only In the archives OF our history,
but In all American hearts, constant and contlnu.
time with the good win Of the mother country
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Will be accomplished. Such union was clearly
foreseen by the late Richard Golden who, Il q let-
ter to myself bearing date London, 7th Of Novem-
ber 1S49, wrote-"I agree with You that nature has
decided that Canada and the United States must
become one for all purposes OF intercommunicatlon
Whether they also snail be united in the same fede-
raj government must depend upon the TWO parties
to the union can assure you mat tnere VIII t oe no
vent our North American colonies from pursuing
their interests In their own way. II the people OF
the very slight thread which now binds them to this
country see no reason why II good latin ana ordl-
amicaSIyH Nearly twenty years have passed since
these prophetic words, and enough has ALREADY
taken place to give assurance OF the rest kectpro.
city, which ID 80 often desired on both sides, Will be
TRANSPORTED In union, While our plural unit ls
strengthened aud extended.
The end Is certain; nor shall we walt long FOR It's
mighty fulflment. Its beginning Is the establish.
ment OF peace at home through which the national
unity shall become maniiet. This ID the hist ssep:
Is ct hand and he is plnd wno does not discern
It, From the frozen sea to the tepld waters OF the
whole vast COntinent-smi ing with oustretcheu
praries where the coal fields below vie with the mn
mite corn heds anove.teom'ng WIZ iron, copee f.
whom the telegraph and steam are constant ser.
vants-breathlng already with schools, colleges ana
lbrares-studded with inland seas where ieets are
sailing-the whole interaced BY rivers which are
highways, and "poured round all old oceans
nood"-ail this viii be the great republic one and
indivlslbie with common Constitution common
liberty and common glory
The address was listened to with the greatest
attention and elicted at intervals tremendous
cheering.
The entire state ticket was then renominated by
reclamation, with the exception OF State Auditor,
the name Of Charles Endicot OF Canton beInS SUD,
stituted for that Of the present incumbent. Inc
For Governor-wnliam Clanin.
Lieutenant Governor-Joseph Tucker.
Secretary OF State-OIiver warner.
Treasurer-Jacoh Hand.
Audtor-Charles Endicott.
The following Is a summary Of the resolutions
adopted by the Convention
Ftrst-Reaflrmng their devotion to the principles
and policy Of the republican party.
Second-Declaring that the democratic party, by
alliance with the slave power, by sympathy with the
to perpetuate disorder In the rebel States and by Its
enuncatOn OF the doctrines OF practical reputation,
has forfeited forever all claims to the confluence OF
the people and cannot without great peril to their
liberties be entrusted with the government Of the
nation or OF the commonwealth.
Misunderstanding that tue reconstructed States are
not beyond the watchiul care OF the national govern
ment. welcoming repentant rebels back to the
privileges OF citizenship while insisting upon the
complete protection OF all loyal whites and blacks
FOurth-Expresslng the utmost confidence In the
administration OF PRESIDENT Grant.
FtJlh-Ackn0wledging the obligations due to the
memoration OF their deeds by lifting rites and memo
rals the care Of their disabled survivors and Of the
bereaved families Will remain o perpetual duty.
SIth-Regarding "a political aim OF high i'm
portanee the encouragement OF the moral education
and Industrial interests Of the State; just dstrbu
ton OF the burdens OF taxation, SO that they should
fall where they can be most easily borne; rigid
economy in public expenditures; less special eg,s-
lation for private and corporate interests; mate
rial abridgmen Of the sessions OF the Legislature,
and the requirement OF high personal character in
all public affairs.
notwithstanding the rights of labor and
asserting that the chartered rights and privileges
tended to organized capital by legislation should
also be extended to labor.
Misunderstanding that the republican party Ia a
national party, and that so far as legislation on the
subject OF temperance Is concerned, the whole mat
ter should be left with the LEGISLATURE.
Ni7lth-Expressing confidence In Governor Claim
and recommending him to the SURFACES OF the cit-
gems OF the commonwealth.
The entire proceedings OF thc' Convention were
marked with the highest degree Of harmony, aud
apparent good feeling prevailed during the pro.
ccedIngs.
The Convention adjourned sine die after passing
the resolutions.
Am nam vuy .uNvnavE cCrrs, aynu