The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-19
THE VETER ANS.

Resolutions Passed Yesterday by the veter an
Soldiers and Sailors of the Union i'm Con-
vention at Pittsburg t"". -.T# 70
ID FTst-it Is q source of unmingIed plea-
sure to meet again, and reviving the MEM
cries of our campaign for union and liber-
ty, thence to draw lessons for our present
duty and future guidance. .....
SecOnd--Wc reaffirm our devotion to
the union of States. The arbitrament OF
war has decreed that we are one nation.
with one flag, with liberty and equality be-
fore the law for all men, and that the ma
gtional authority is essential to establish,
protect and defend the liberty and unalien-
able rights of the people. ag.. ~. :. Ia
ThTd-We enter our solemn protest
against transferring the control of the army
and navy, Treasury and entire Government,
enforcement of the Constitutional Amend
ments, with the execution of the laws
themselves, to a selfish and corrupt coali-
ton, composed chiefly of the elements but
recently in open hostility to them all.
FO,aH-We cherish no spirit Of revenge
towards our fellow-citizens of the South.
The nagnanimity of our late Commander
in-Chief on the field Of Appomattox was
sufficient pledge of the Union army that the
bloody chasm of war was closed, and with
malice towards none, but with charity to
all we extend the right hand of fellowship
to all those who accept in good faith the re-
suits of the war, and who will extend to
every American citizen, of whatever race
or color, the rights which are solemnly.
guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States and the laws made in pursu-
ance thereof. "l..t '-t-l~
Ffh-Reposins, implicit confidence in
the patriotism and gratitude of the nation,
We contide to it every interest Of the Union
soldier, and we here express our most cor
dial appreciation of the unparalleled gener-
osity OF the people as expressed through
Congress in the laws providing pensions
and bounties, and we fully believe any ire
gularities which may appear will be cheer
fully and promptly corrected. 1tgT 81
Siah--We gladly and proudly reaffirm
our enthusiastic confidence in the integrity,
patriotism and ability of President Grant.
We point to his messages for opinions and
recommendations In harmony with the
most advanced political sentiment. We
point to the condition of tie country, all its
relations, foreign and domestic, for proof
that its laws are well administered and its
honor maintained. We rejoice to see as
ISOLATED with him that incorruptible and
interchangeable patriot and representative of
American institutions, Henry Wilson, of
Massachusetts,. s5t ..s' sfs2sst 4
Secenth-We pledge our steady and ear
nest support to President Grant and Con-
gress in reforming the Civil Service and es-
tablishing the highest standard Of fidelity
among all the servants of the Government.
Eigith- al Though this Convention is
purely national in its inception and purpose,
we ca mot refrain from expressing sympa-
thy and giving cordial support to our gal.
liant comrade leading the column in Penn
sylvania, whose illustIious record as
brave and faithful soldier should endear
him to every loyal heart. 1jaisas 4 "a g6g +
(SlgneD GENERAL j. G. ABBoTT,gt
nv 'iS Chairman.