New-York tribune., 1870-04-26
POLITICAL.
VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA.
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE II UNION OF TIE
PARTY.


A conference of the leading Republicans of
OF Virginia. representing what heretofore been known
the Republican party the True Republican party and
the National Republican party, was held st Rich
mond Thursday and Friday last Sevenysx delegates
appeared representing most OF the State. Among the
prominent men OF the State who present the
Hon. John F. Lewis, the Hon. C. H. Porter, Lewis Nc
Kenzie James II. Patt George W. Booker, q. X. Gil
mer GOV. II. II. Wells, and others The Hon. Alexander
Ryes presided, and made lengthy and able speech In
favor Of thorough reorganization Of the Republican
party OF the State In the Of his remarks he sad
We here TO heal differences and substitute
ence are tripartite first comes the signature OF the
chairman True Republican Executive Committee, then
Chairman Central Committee National Union RepuDll-
Party of Virginia." and lastly, Chairman Republ
State Central Committee Of virginia" tabled
this era and gladly consrue the concatory terms OF
my invitation, as designed to invoke IN TINS assembly,
the Of fairy wand to decaptae this monster,
and leave us sound head to Republican body.
II would scarcely be profitable to recur TO our late d
astrous for the purpose of disclosing their
however there are not and cannot be so far as can
events has Wholly superseded the squabbes about
and the m0oed points of reconstruction we are now
here all true Republicans neither Wells Walker
men, neither for the test oath against it, neither for
admission simply nor for admission on conditions All
these distinctions have vanished and expired In the ned
past and no one, presume Is silly enough 10 desire
their resurrection.
We therefore como together for veritabe unity; for
cordial aternizaton the union of hearts and hands
in the of restored Governments for the oblivion
of past differences the banishment OF all crminatons
and the cultivation of harmony Cancellation, and mutual
confidence among ourselves In thus joining hands with
all our returning brethren hope to be pardoned that
spice OF mischief which prompts me to require OF our
"true Republicans" whom heartily welcome to our
embraces that they shall see to it, that they rescue the
last OF their followers from that halfway house OF Con-
into which they led them so that & none s9a
as the material by which our foes may swear. . .
But how shall we be true to ourselves unless we periec
instant and thorough organization Of the party III the
State at large and in each county and township OF the
state The delegation here present competent and
well qualified to do this in nOmnatin county committees
who shall in turn nominate the township committees
people stand ready and anxious to confirm acts
in this respect well knowing that there can be no more
suitable agency for the purpose sd no tine 70 cal u
taken scrples Of decacy withhold US from this neces
sary work OF organization. .,
fu and discreet hands, it becomes us well ponder the
dangers that await All official influence and patron
for their votes under all the disadvantages Of recent
defeat at the polls ordinary prudence dictates that
didates. To this prime necessity Of our canvass, all
personal claims aud ambitions must give way
who would obstruct the success 4 his party by
his indy dual aspirations In IN making % our SHr ia nom l.
taking into account rustwOrhness Of character and po
ltical principles well as competency so that II we
do not always attain, we will at least deserve success
Nor any have right TO complain OF such rule; IT
rightfuy subordnaes private ADVANCEMENT to the pub
c good and promotes the OF party by an ele
waited and impartial standard of nomination without
violating the spirit Of our amended forms of Govern
ment.
After the appointment OF various committees, and the
delivery Of speeches by Gov Wells Mr.. Chandler Gen.
Wickham Judge Boiling the Hon. Lewis Mckenzie, the
Hon. George w. Booker, and others, the Hon. John +.
Lewis from the Committee Platform, reported the
following Declaration Of Principles Of the Republican
party OF Virginia, which adopted with great una
nnlity and enthusiasm.
l. An immediate inforcement Of the Fourteenth and
Fifteenth Amendments to the National Constitution, In
letter and in spirit and the adoption Oh any ongr
necessary To guarantee VI lnouSn
speech, and action.
g. general and universal system Of public education
at public expense under national law, whenever such
system is adopted and enforced by State govern
mcnts. .
g. The Fifteenth Amendment having become part OF
the Constitution of the United States by which universal
suffrage is secured TO the or our people, we de-
clare in favor OF universal amnesty SUBJECT OF COURSE 10
the legislation of Congress. .
L. The encouragement Of internal Improvements by the
State and nation keeping in view the careful protection
of the interests OF the people from the encroachents Oh
mOnOpOlieS.
g. An immediate, honest and full enforcement OF our
new State Constitution in letter and in spirit.
G. hearty and generous support Of the admlnstrii-
ton OF President Grant in its foreign, domestic, ana
financial policy and of the policy OF the Congress Of the
United States
We cordially invite all citizens favorable the above
principles to cooperate with us in the future whatever
may have been our differences in the past
A resolution was adopted expressing lack Of conf
dence in the Republcanism of Gov Walker; after the
appointment Of an Executive Committee, composed Of
Messrs. Franklin stearns chairman, Samuel f. Mad
dox Andrew washburne, John Oliver W. C. wckham,
Robert w. Hughes VIM. Toy, Alexander Rives John F.
Lewis and d. b. Parker, the adoption of for
State Convention to meet at Richmond on tho 22d Of
nacem m ulXt Conference