Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-16

Hon. Arson Z. Morrill, declared himself for
peace. He had been 4 peace man from his
,t1rt with the republican party, but the party
had Ia h. hi for peace" We may have u over
agslu. and II 30. be Wa the man TO Il sht. APP
pause Peace IN the Republican party Wa,
what he desired, but he coun,elled his young
friends and the distinguished gentleman who
bad -slOkeD. thar they could not have that peace
by Ignoring the President OF the United States.
.Crlrs Of good, and cheers, There va. no
peace In such course. Iii. dis ugui>h,I
friend from Augusta Mr.. BlAinc) Va, vii nag
10 put both resolutions on the table a. i COM
promise. The consistency Of that decla rat 10 n
was amusing. fCries Of dissent. He had at
tended State Conventions for year. and he did
not remember one that had not passed resolu-
lions commenting the Presidents administra-
ton.
Nr. Bouielle-Iou are wrong, governor. II
was omitted in ISIS
Mr.. Morrill, continuing-Onc swallow doe,
not make summer That was Al the time Of
the formation OF the republican party, when
the democrats and whigs proposed TO coalesce
and whip u 10 save 60 min. in conflict with
the whg, thu republican, passed 10 resolutions
commencing the President. and what did ali
the boys IN the street say about that: They
haven't any opinion Adopt the suggestion TO
lay on the table the resolutions and they would
say, Hadn't you any opinion about the admin
istratlon. Applause
About Pre-. Hayes are you 30 deficient in in
tellect or obserN alton that you have no opinion:
II YOU had one, why didn't you express IL
Why, somebody said il ould make trouble in
the family. Talk about President Hayes rec
ogniZing Packard, Gen. Grant refused 10 do the
same in Mississippi and there was no fuss made
about it,
A motion TO lay 10th resolutions on the table
was declared carried. The resolutions a. re-
ported from the committee. were then declared
adopted. They are a. iollO~s:-
The RESOLUTIONS.
The republicans of Maine. assembled in sta te
convention the ninth day OF August. ls-,.
make the toll owing declaration OF their pOli;i-
cal ams and principles:
tIrst-The United States constitutes a nation
aud not mere confederacy. The successful
issue of the revolutionary war founded the na-
ton. The successful issue of the war for the
suppression OF the rebellion. pre served il. The
union Of the states ~ one nation must be main
tanned for all time against all foes al any cost.
-,cUnd-t itiZen>hip i national; is allegiance
ana Obligation, are national. The property Of
the citizen i, taxed for the support OF the na-
nOnalgOyerument, hl> services demanded
aud II need be, hl> prrs N wounded and maim-
ed and his life sacrificed in lis defense. In re-
turn, IT l. the most solemn. m0mentous and inn
peratiye duty Of the national government b.
the EXTREMIST exercise of every constitutional
power, to extend protection 10 every citizen,
native and naturaliZed, white and coored.
whether menaced by tyranny abroad or politi-
cal persecution shielded under the heresy Of
States rights at home.
Thlrd-Loc.il ssli-goyernment n all matters
that ale local must be strictly adhered 10. In
no community in the world has this been more
completely attained than in the town govern
ment, common to the New England States, and
the experience of well nigh century has
taught every loyal and liberty-loying citizen.
that there never can be conflict between the
legitimate powers of the nstion and the legiti-
mate powers of each state.
Fourth-The most kindly and fraternal rela-
atzsaI .salh all
OF our common country, and peace. goodwill,
quiet aud harmony have always been most cor
daily desired and labored for by the republi-
cans of Maine. They believe these great ends
NAV be secured only by the ireest exercise OF
political opinion, and the most unrestrained
liberty Of party organization. They view
therefore with solictude and alarm the COM
plete consolidation of political power in the six
teen Southern States in the hands OF those who
precpitated the rebellion, while white Union
men are prosecuted. and the entire colored race
is so practically DISTINGUISHED by force and fear
that ia Congressional districts where they have
more than two-uhirds OF the voters, they are
unable TO elect one of their own race, or
white man In sympathy with their own inter-
ests. The thirty-five Representatives in Con-
gress and the thirty electoral votes appor-
tioDed to the Southern States by reason OF their
colored population, are thus wrested to the
sole sggrandiZment of confederate power IN the
n itona government and the late rebel soldier in
in Louisiana, is thus enabled 20 exert in the adj
ministration Of the government. more than
double the political power Of the Union soldier
in any Northern State.
Fifth-The action OF the democratic House Of
Representatives in refusing appropriations for
the army, except upon conditions that deprived
the Comm ander-in-ehief OF the discretion vest
ed in him by the Constitution, was wholly I'M
justifiable, dangerous and revolutionary. And
il il a striking commentary on this evil and
perilous course, thst two Of the States whose
entire representation in Congress aided in de-
feating the army bill have been since compelled
under The pressure ami violence of the mob, to
call ON the national government for such aid as
only the army can render.
,.sixth-The Republicans Of Maine are now.
and always have been, In favor Of every wise
and salutary measure tending TO the puriica-
ton, integrity and independence of the civil
they recall the fact that during the sixteen years
the Republican party has been In power. every
appointee Of the national government 10 Maine
has done his duty, and that during the whole
period, no officer has been guilty Of misconduct