Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-09-24
cLHARFIELD, SEPT. "a. 1862.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE
PEOPLES UNION ENTION.
Passed JuIy IL. 1862,

Rosolued, that the Convention, representing
as il does the loyal citizens OF Pennsyivanla
without distinction of party, reafiirms the SEN
timenfs embodied in the resolution adopted at
q meeting of the loyal members OF Congress
at the national capital, July 18th, 1867, VIZ
uThat 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 is maintenance a.
painst 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
IN this end we invite the cooperation OF all
men who love their country, IN the endeaVor
to rekindie throughout all the States sucn d
patriotic fire as shall utterly consume all VINO
strike at the Union of our fathers, ana al
who sympathize with their treason or paiiiate
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, nave
been conducted that We SANCTION ana sustain
all the measures which he has found 1t neces-
sary to adopt to guard the government against
the assaults OF traitors, their sympathlzers
and abettors; and that we esteem 1t eminent
ly fortunate that in this most trying Crisis OF
our cherished Union, we have at the helm oil
public affairs one upright, temperate, pru-
dent and firm as he has proved hlmself TO De.
Resolred. That we cordially approve of the
administration of Andrew G.. Curtin, Cover
nor of this Commonwealth, marked as IL nas
been by extraordinary vigor in the discharge
of all public duties, by untiring zeal IN the
canse of the country, and especially in recruit
inc forces for the national army, by enlarged
and liberal care for the sick and wounded SOL
diers of the State, by wise and prudent econ
omy In the expenditures of the funds comhit-
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
exioencies of the great rebellion have imposed.
R,,olpsd. 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 tue
Union and the maintenance OF civil nperty
within,it and those who openly or coVertly en-
deayor to sever our country, or 10 yleiu 10
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
triotjc citizens to rally for one undivided
country, one flag. one destiny.
Resoired, 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, ana
usually enjoying alike non interference win
their own, and that such is. and should con-
tinue to be, its policy; that the intimatlons OF
a contemplated departure from this sound
rule of conduct on the part OF some oil lhe ma
tions of Europe, by an Intervention In our
present struggle, is as unjust to them as II
would be to Us and to the great principles for
which we are contending; but We assure them,
with a solemnity 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 resls-
tance unparalleled in its force, uncomfortable
in its persistence, and fatal to those whom II
is intended to aid; and that it will tend only
to strengtheu aud elevate the public
Resolred, 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
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, 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 e
hereby endorse him as true and faithful rep
resentative of the loyal people of this State.