Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-10
cLEARFIRLD, SEPT. 10, 1862.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE
PEOPLES UNION CONVEN TIoN.
Passed July II. 1862,


Passed July II. 1862,
Ro,olped. that the Convention, representing
n it does the loyal citizens OF Pennsy lvanla
without distinction of party reaffirms the SEN
timents embodied in the resolution adopted at
q meeting of the loyal members OF Congress
at the national capital, July 18th, 1852, viz:
ssThat we hold it to be the duty of all loyal
men to stand by the Union in this hour OF Its
trial; to unite their hearts and hands In earn
est. patriotic efforts for its maintenance a
paipst those who are in arms against 1t; to
sustain with determined resolution our patri-
otic President and administration In their en-
ergetic efforts for the prosecution OF the war
and the preservation of the Union against en-
emies at home or abroad; to punish traitors
and treason with fitting severity, and to crush
the present wicked and causeless rebellion, so
that no flag of disunion shall ever again be
raised over any portion of the Republic; that
to this end we invite the cooperation OF all
men who love their country, IN the endeaVor
to rekindle throughout all the States such
patriotic fire as shall utterly consume all VINO
strike at the Union of our fathers, ana all
who sympathize with their treason OF pai'ia'e
their guilt
Resolred That we have continued confidence
In the honesty, capacity and patriotism OF
President Lincoln and his constitutional advi-
sers; that we approve the principles on whlch
his policy both foreign and domestic, have
all the measures which he has found 1t neces-
sary to adopt to guard the government against
the assaults of traitors, their sympathizers
and abettors and that we esteem 1t eminent
~ fortunate that in this most trying crisis of
our cherished Union, we have at the helm of
public affairs one so upright, temperate, pru-
dent and firm as he has proved himself to be-
Resolved, That We cordially approve of the
administration of Andrew G. Curtin, Cover
nor of this Commonwealth, marked as 1t has
been by extraordinary vigor in the discharge
of all public duties, by untiring zeal in the
cause of the country, and especially in recruit
ing forces for the national army, by enlarged
and liberal care for the sick ard wounded SOL
diers of the State, by wise and prudent econ
omy In the expenditures of the funds commit
ted to his care, and by the unsparng devoted
ness, of all its members, and in particular of
the Governor himself, to the constant haras-
sing, complicated and novel labors which the
exieencies of the great rebellion have imposed.
RESOLVED, That We acknowledge but two di-
visions of people of the United States in this
crisis those who are loyal to its constitution
and every inch of its soil, and are ready to
make every sacrifice for the integrity of the
Union, and the maintenance of civil liberty
withint, ,and those who openly or covertly en-
deavor to sever country, or to yield to
the insoent demands of its euemies that We
fraternize with the former, and detest the lat
ter; and that, forgetting all former party
names and distinctions, We call upon all pa
triotic citizens to rally for one undivided
country, one flag. one destiny.
Resolred, That the government of the Uni
ted States and its people, with an occasional
exception among the reckless inhabitants
where this rebellion was fostered, have wisely
and studiously avoided all interference with
the concerns of other nations, asking, and
usually enjoying alike non interference with
their own, and that such is, and should con-
l,ny, fI,ntt yvtsv nftn nf
a contemplated departure from this sound
rule of conduct on the part of some of the ma
tions of Europe, by an Intervention in our
present struggle, is as unjust to them as 1t
would be to US and to the great principles for
which We are contending; but We assure them,
with solemnity of conviction which admits
of no distrust fear, and from a knowledge
of and firm reliance upon the spirit and for
ttude of twenty millions Of freemen, that any
attempt thus to intervene will meet resis-
tance unparalleled in its force, uncouquerable
in its persistence, and fatal to those whom il
is intended to aid; and that it will tend only
to strengthen aud elevate the public.
RESOLVED, That the skill, bravery and endu
rance exhibited by our army and navy have
elected our admiration and gratitude that
we behold in these qualities the assurance of
sure and speedy success to our arms, and of
rout and discontinue to the rebels; that we
urge the government to aid and strengthen
tnem Dy all the means IN itS power, anu CART
fully to provide for sick, wounded and disa
bled soldiers and their families; TO prosecute
the war with increased vigor and energy, un-
til the rebellion is utterly crushed, the integ
rity of the Union, in all its borders, restored,
and every rebel reduced to submission, or
driven from the land and that to accomplish
these ends we pledge to our rulers our faith,
our fortune and our lives.
Resolred, That the course of the Hon. David
Wilmot, in the United States Senate, is man
ly, consistent and eminently patriotic, and We
hereby endorse him true and faithful rep
resentative of the loyal people of this State.
XHr0RTZ PIOWS-It is NOW settled he