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 on the achievement of the result for which it was organised, and for which all and in common have so earnestly labored and so devoutly prayed; the establishment of a sound healthy sentiment on public affairs; the welding together of discordant and disintegrating opinions; the development of a noble patriotism and national spirit; and finally the passage of the Amendment to the Constitution of our country forever abolishing the accursed demoralizing and aristocratic institution of slavery from our policy and our land. All of which is respectfully submitted. JAMES McKAYE Chairman. , Secretary. New York, 1th February, 1865.