The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-05-14
Gov. Foote'S Resolution.

The following are the preamble and resolu-
ton offered by Gov. H. 5. Foote:
1t is, indeed, a most gratifying and auspi-
clOus fact, that in a conventional assemblage 20
numerous a. this representing several distinct
communities and such a variety OF interests,
amidst circumstances, too. OF peculiar excite
ment and solicitude, il has been found practi-
cable, in so short period OF time, to secure 20
happy concord OF opinion and sentiment in
reference TO matters OF most momentous con-
Germ, a will be apparent 10 all who may ex-
anime the following preamble and resolution
WHEREAS, 1t has been publicly and persist
emily asserted IN various quarters, in man
ner calculated deeply to wound the sensibili-
ties OF all true patriots, that in certain States
OF the Federal Union represented in this body,
as well as elsewhere, the thirteenth, fourteenth,
and fifteenth constitutional amendments and
| the Legislative enactments from time to
time adopted for the enforcement thereof,
have been heretofore hagrantly violated,
and the precious rights and immunitieS de-
signend thereby to be secured as a per
manent heritage to a most meritorious and
long-sutfering class of this people, have been
deliberately disregarded and set at naught and
WHEREAS, 1t has been of late made album
dainty evident that, owing to causes which we
have not now the time infinitely to exp
plore, misunderstanding and distrusts have
arisen which clearly indicate the coming upon
I us of evils, of a far more serious and detri-
mental character than any heretofore expert
enced-evils, too, which it is not possible to
| avert save by the application OF remedies OF a
more comprehensive and effective character
than any heretofore put in use; therefore, be
| it
! Resolusd, That the President OF this Conven-
ton and two other persons to be associated
with him by the unanimous vote of those here
| assembled, are hereby appointed a committee
| for the purpose of carrying into effect the
wishes and objects sought by this Convention
| to be attained and that it shall by the duty
OF this committee to nominate and appoint
at as early day practicable, a local COM
mittee of at least five members in each of the
counties and parishes belonging to the
States now represented in this Conven-
ton (of known probity impartiality and pa
triotism) and that it shall be the duty OF the
local committees so appointed to watch with
unceasing vigilance over the rights and inter
ests intended by this plan of protection to be
guarded and maintained; to take charge of
such grievances shall be brought to their
knowledge and provide far may lay in
their power for the redress of the same, and to
adopt such legal and proper expedients they
may Judge necessary for the future prevention
of grievances OF a like nature. 1t is expected
that these local committees shall correspond
freely with each other and with the commit
tee of three above mentioned touching all mat
tiers connected with the great moral and ply
steal interests committed to their care, and in
regard to the remedial agencies which it may
be found needful from time to time to bring
into existence.