Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-03
cLEARF1ELD,. SEPT. 8, 1862.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE
PEOPLES UNION CONVENTION.
Passed July II. 1862, fA Es


Rosolred, that the Convention, representing
as it does the loyal citizens of Pennsylvania
without distinction of party, reaffirms the sem
timents embodied in the resolution adopted at
q meeting of the loyal members of Congress
at the national capital, July 18th, 1862, viz !:
sThat we hold 1t 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
ost, patriotic efforts for its maintenance a.
gaiust those who are in arms against it; 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 endeayor
to rekindie throughout all the States such
patriotic fire as shall utterly consume all who
strike at the Union of our fathers, ana all
who sympathize with their treason or palliate
their guilt"
Resoired, 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 which
his policy, both foreign and domestic, have
been conducted that We sanction a nd sustain
all the measures which he has found it neces-
sary to adopt to guard the government against
the assaults of traitors, their sympathizers
and abettors and that we esteem it eminent
ly 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.
Resolred, That we cordially approve of the
administration of Andrew e. Curtin. Cover
nor of this Commonwealth, marked as it ha
been by extraordinary vigor in the discharge
of all public duties, by untirng 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 unsparing devoted
ness, of all its members, and in particular of
the Governor himself, to the constant haras-
sing, complicated and novel labors which the
exigencies of the great rebellion have imposed.
RESOLVED, That we acknowledge but two d-
visions of people of the United States in this
crisis those who are loyal to its constitution
and every inch OF its soil, and ready to
make every sacrifice for the integrity of the
Union, and the maintenance of civil liberty
within,it, ,and those who openly or covertly en-
deavor to sever our country, or to yield to
the inSolent demands of its enemies 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.
Resoiged, That the government of tho 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-
tinue to be, its policy; that the intimations of
q 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 it
would be to US and TO the great principles for
which We are contending; but We assure them,
with solemnty of conviction which admits
of no distrust or fear, and from knowledge
of and firm reliance upon the spirit and for
titude of twenty millions OF freemen, that any |
attempt thus to intervene will meet a ress
tance unparalleled in its force, unconqnerable |
in its persistence, and fatal to those whom it
is intended to aid; and that it will tend only |
to strengthen aud elevate the public. |
Pesolred. That the skill, bravery and endu-
rance exhibited by our army and navy have |
elicited 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 |
them by all the means in its power, and Care |
fully to provide for sick, wounded and diSa
bled soldiers and their families; to prosecute |
the war with increased vigor and energy, an
I'll 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,
Dur fortune and our lives.
Resolred, That the course of the Hon. David
Wilmot, in the United States Senate, is man
y, consistent and eminently patriotic. and We
hereby endorse him as a true and faithful rep
of the loyal people of this State.