The Nevada journal., 1861-08-23
Resolutions Adopted byth Republican
State Convention.
The following resolutions passed unanimous


The following resolutions passed unanimous
iy:
Resolved, That the Union OF all the State
must be preserved, the Federal Constitution
sustained, and the National Flag respected
wherever it Saves.|
Resolved, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the bold. firm, and energetic course ol
the present Administration in defense OF the Ma
ional Territory and property from the attack.
OF rebels aud traitors; and we pledge ourselves
.ad all that We have, to sustain the Federal
Government in the use Of all its forces in nlain-
tanning the Constitution enforcing the laws, ro-
capturing and preserving National Forts, Arse.
mails, and other property furnishing traitors, and
in defending Union men in all parts Of the
country.
Resolved, that tho doctrine t'rst a State is su-
rerior to the Federal Government, and that the
former has paramount claim TO our allegiance,
and consequent assumption of right Of ofseccssion,
IL repugnant to tho Cons ,itution, and to every
principle Of our system of government and can
only result in the destruction Of the Union, and
the establishment Of general anarchy.
Resolved, That We point with pride to tho
uprising ~ the people Of all classes, both native
and foreign born. in support Of the Federal Ad-
ininistration rs giving assurance to the world
tina. We have n Government fixed in the hearts
Of the people, and which is able to Withstand all
shocks, Tshcther from domestic traitors or for
eign foes, and as giving further assurance of q
speedy return of peace, by a thorough crushing
out of rebellion.
Resolved, That we invite all who love the
Union and Constitution, and who favor the en-
fovcement Of the laws, 10 unite with us in one
great Administration party, in support Of the
Federal Government and National flag.
Resolved, That our present Public School
system should be sustained in all its essential
features, and every effort should be made tocx-
tend its benefits and efficiency, and keep it free
from all sectarian influences.
Resolved, That under cur present Admins
tration VIC look with hope to tho speedy consul
NATION of Pacific Railroad, and the adoption
Of free Homestead system in the disposition
Of our public lands.
Resol,.ed, That we arc opposed to the grant
ing of valuable franchises to private parties,
unless clearly required for public good, and the
opinion and interests Of local communities,
whose rights are affected thereby, should always
be consulted. and when it is clearly requisite
that such franchises should be confined to indi-
vidual or incorporated companies, the right to
enjoy them should be offered TO free public
sompctition,. and undcr suitable restrictions.
awarded to those Who will accept their use for
the shortest period, or pay into the public treas
ury the largest annual or other compensation.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY PLATFORM.
WHEREAS, In the present unfortunate crisis of
fhe country it becomes necessary for men ana pat
riots to take bold and decided stand in favor of
order and the Constitution, and against anarchy
and oppression.
do hereby declare theirnnalterable devotion to the
Constitution and our Union, and we regard the
loss of civil liberty as consequence OF their de-
Btruction.
Resolred That we cordially indorse the Admin.
istration of Abraham Lincoln, and recognizing in
him the head of the Government, opposition to
him would jeopardize the Union and indirectly
give aid and comfort to the enemies of the country;
We will sustain him in all efforts to put down re-
bellioI and restore order to the Republic
nesoired That we recognize in the Republican
party the germ of that policy which has given us
Overland Mail facilities which is destined to link
the two Oceans by trans-continental railroad,
and confer on our rising State other and innumer-
BILE blessings.
Resolred, That national principles are not SEQ
tonal, merely because, by the corruption of pol
ticHlns they become, in process of time, advocated
a'one in one section that we regard sectional par
ties. with sectional principles, as detrimental to
the peace of the country, and seeing the efforts of
politicians all tending, in long course of years,
to favor one section and its distinctive interests,
the Republican party formed to counteract
these efforts, and restore the national principles
alyccated by the founders of the nation.
ResotUed, That the votes of men in our late Leg
islature, elected as National Democrats, on the
Union resolutions and in the election of United
StHtcs SENATOR demonstrate tnat there is large
element IN the SO called Union Democratic party,
occupying u dubious position 10 the Union ques-
tion and we deem that all patriots are bound to
labor and connect their destinies with the Repub-
Iican party, that has no traitors or conditional
Union men In its ranks.
Resolr,d. That the platform, established at the
late Republican State Convention ut Sacramento,
IL on so liberal basis that no Union man, not at-
tached TO ancient prejudlces, names and obsolete
crccds can hesitate to stand upon II, and we call
upon oil men who love the Union, to sustain the
principles Of that platform and support the Union
II would uphold and defend.