The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-09-27

dressed the convention. Gen. E. f.
Moves, OF Ohio, was called for, but as
the hour of adjournment had arrived,
General declined making regular
address. The convention then united
in singing the
LONG METER boNoLOGY,
and adjourned at 5 O'Clock, to reas-
semble to morrow, when the Commit
tee on Resolutions will report.
PrrTsBURG, Sept. Is.
The second days session of the
Soldiers and Sailors National Con-
vention was short, the only business
transacted being the adoption of the
resolutions. These svow q continued
faith in their great leader and in Sen
ator Wilson. After the adoption oi
a.vote Of thanks, Gen. Hawley pro-
osed three cheers for the good men
and women of Pittsburg, which were
given with a will. The convention
then adjourned sinedie-
The all pervadlng enthusiasm mott
ceable on the first day was again ap'
parent. As a popular gathering this
affair took rank above everything
ever before attempted, and will bea
good fruit in the near future.
The Republican demonstration TO
day was probably the largest eve
held in Western Pennsylvania, an'
brought vividly to mind the exciting
time of 1910 and 1874 1t is estlma
ted that there were $780, 900 stranger:
in the city.
The streets were resplerdent with
flags and banners, evergreens and
flowers. The weather was beautiful,
and the procession, which started at
10 O'Clock, was a perfect success
Every trade and profession was rep
resented, while the yeomen OF the
country districts were there in great
numbers. Notices innumerable were
displayed on banners and Transparent
cies, patriotic and witty, all Of which
drew plaudits from the crowds which
lined the route OF march.
The procession was three hours
| in passing a given point The meet
ing at friendship Grove was large
and enthusiastic. Gen. Butler was
the principal speaker, and deliver
ed sn able argumentative address
treating of all the questions now be-
fore the people.
When he left the stand, !, he was sur
rounded by the multitude, all eager
to clasp his hand,on enthusiastic in.
dIvidual throwing this arms around
his neck and kissing him.
The torchlight procession In the
evening, in honor of the soldier and
sailor guests of the city, wss a fint
demonstration. Miles and miles o.
streets were brilliantly illuminated
ank every available point of observa
ton along the route of march was oc-
cupied.
The streets were filled with men
women, and children, all cheering
as the men marched past. Rain be-
gan to fall at halt past nine, but the
people would not seek shelter, stand
ing in their places until the proces
sion was st an end.
RESOLUTIONS.
Tie following resolutions were re-
ported from the Committee, and
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That we, the soldiers and
sailors who served in the Union army
and navy during the late war, in mass
Convention in Pittsburg, for the pur-
pose of expressing our convictions
upon issues which are logical results
of the wsr, we do affirm.
First--That it is 8 source OF un-
mingled pleasure to meet again, and
reyiving the memories of our cam
paigus for union and liberty, to draw
lessons for present duty and future
guidance.
Second-We re- affirm our devotion
to the union of the States, as the ar
bitrament of war has deereed that
we are one nation, with one flag, and
with liberty for all men and'nation-
al authority is essential to establish
liberty and inalienable rights OF the
people.
Third-We enter solemn protest
against transferring the control OF
the army and navy, The treasury, and
the entire government, the constitu-
tional amendments with the execution
of the laws themselves, to a selfish
and corrupt coalition, composed chief
ly of elements, but receoily in open
hostility to them all.
Fourih--We cherish no spirit OF
revenge towards our fellow citizens
OF the south. The magnanimity of
our late Commander in Chief on the
field OF Appomattox, was sufficient
assurance that the bloody chasm OF
the war was closed, and with malice
toward none. but with charity for all
we extend the right hand OF fellow
ship to all those who accept In good
faith the results 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 pursuance there
of.
Fitih--Reposingimplicit confidence
in the ptriotism and gratitude OF the
nation, we concede to 1t every interest
of the Union soldier, and we here
express our most cordial appreciation
OF the unparalleled generosity of the
people, as expressed through Con
gress, in the laws providing for pen
sions aad bounties, and we fully
believe that any inequalities which
may apUear, will be cheerfully and
promptly remedled.
Sixth-We gladly and proudly re-
affirm our enthusiastic confidence in
the integrity, patriotism and ability
of President Grant. We point to
his messages for opinions and recon-
mendations in harmony with the most
advanced political sentiment. We
point to the condition OF the country
in all its relations, foreis sn and domes-
tic, for the proof that its laws are
well administered and its honor main
tanned. W. rejoice TO see associa
ted with him the incorruptlble patriot
and representative of American insti
tution-, Hon. Henry Wilson OF Mass
chusetts.
Seventh-We pledge our steady
and earnest support to President
Grant and Congress in reforming the
Civil Service and establishing the
highest standard Of honor and hdeli-
ty,
GEN. LoGAN's PARTING WORDS.
Gen. Logan OF Illinois, after the
massage of the resolutions spoke as
follows:
,:Comrades One word let me say
before we part-one word before we
return to our homes There Is no
reconciliation required on our part
We are the friends and aiders OF pros
perity and the peace OF our country,
and we sustain the banner Of our old
comrades. When those men who
drew their blades against the country
become reconciled to that banner and
to the authority OF this nation, then
shall harmony and peace prevail
For our own part, there is no need OF
reconciliation. Let Us go home fully