, 1862-07-05
union Mass Convention.

! was CdIleu " OIuer Oy JOSEPH JeUrey, CHAIRMAN
of the central committee, who in a short and ap-
propriate speech stated the object of the meeting.
On notion Mr.. Tuttle was elected president pro
tenn, and David Osborn secretary. On motion
of Mr.. Jeffrey, the chair appointed c. W. Walk
er, w. L. Wade, and J. Jeffrey, as a committee
on credentials.
After recess Of fifteen minutes, the report of
the committee, admitting thirty seven delegates,
was read and adopted A motion to receive
proxies was adopted after which the convention
went into a permanent organization by electng
Joseph Jeffrey chairman, and G. w. Walker sec
retary. A committee of five on resolutions was
appointed by the chair, to whom all resolutions
were referred. The convention then adjourned
to meet at halfpast twelve
The chairman having called the convention to
order at the appointed time, announced that the
admission of proxies was next in order. This
business having been disposed of, the report of
the committee on resolutions was received, and
though endorsing all the resolutions referred to
them by the convention, recommended for a plat
form for the Union party in the present canvass
those of Mr.. John Daugherty as covering the
whole ground and issues al the present time, and
that they be adopted entire by the convention:
Resolved 1st That the Union citizens of Idaho
county stand upon their ancient platform that
they are for the Union and the Constitution with
out condition OF higher law reservations for peace
with our fellow citizens in all the States, and with
foreign nations, when it can be honorably secured
and for war when peace is no longer consistent
with national dignity; for the maintenance of the
Constitution and the Union as our fathers made
it for strict construction Of the constitution and
for all its guarantees and provisions for the pres
ervation of the freedom of speech and the liberty
of the press for an honest and economical ad-
of hn he
guardianship of the public credit.
3D. That the so-called right of secession claimed
by many of the citizens and corrupt politicians of
States now in arms against the Federal govern
ment is a denial Of the fundamental principles of
republican government and subversive of free in
stitutions, and should be opposed by all good and
true citizens of the United States, as tending to
the abrogation of law and the Inauguration of
civil war and denying the right of secession, we
unhestatingly declare that the present rebellion
against Federal authority, and the attempt to
overthrow by a resort to force the best govern
ment ever organized upon the earth, is both un-
reasonable and criminal, and in violation of all
true patriotism and an outrage upon humanity
8. That while this civil war continues, it is our
duty and the duty of all loyal citizens to render
to the government a cheerful and earnest sup
port; to aid in the enforcement of all constitu-
bellion; to give the officers of the government
constitutionally and legally elected our hearty
support in the discharge of the official trust re-
posed in them And that we extend to our fell
low citizens, through the United States and her
Territories who have responded to the call of the
government for that protection which armed SOW
ereign freemen alone can give, our hearty COM
mendation and warmest sympathes and we are
ready to take them by the hand as true patriotic
brothers. and congratulate them on the brilliant
victories which have flashed upon their arms, and
the ample protection their yalor has given to our
national flag and national honor, and bespeak for
them when they shall have restored the Union
and peace and prosperity to the country the
warmest gratitude of all true patriots, and trust
that they will ever find place in the grateful
hearts of the American people.
4th That the efforts now being made by sec
onal abolitionists to divert this from its orig
inal purpose as proclaimed by the President and
Congress of the United States, viz: the mainten-
ance of the Federal constitution and the preser-
vation of the Union,-and turn it into war for
the emancipation of slaves is an effort against the
constitution, against justice, and can find support
only with sectional fanatics, who have love for
the Union or desire for its preservation, who de-
nounce the constitution league with death
and covenant with hell,' and whose highest
patriotism is a hatred for the constitution and
guarantees to the States established by our faith
ers in the morning life of the infant republic of
the United States and should be opposed by all
true friends of the Union.
5th. That to bring the present war to a final
and speedy conclusion, and establish confidence
and a union Of hearts, it is the duty of the govern
ment to prosecute the war vigorously, and at the
same time re-assure tie misguided people of the
hat bn ic thpiri mol 1O,
state rights; that the government is actuated by
no spirit Of revenge, and has no other wish than
that of bringing the rebellious states to respect
and obey the constitution and laws of the United
States without the loss of any state or individual
right which they enjoyed under the constitution,
and to become once more powerful and pros
porous nation, and harmonious and happy peo-
pie.
The chairman announced that nominations were
next in order, and the following gentlemen were
duly nominated as candidates of the Union party
at the ensuing election
Councilman, Ira C. Smith, M. D.; Representa-
tive, A. Williams Clark; Judge of Probate, JOS
eph Miller; Sheriff. S. " Conner County Com
missioners, ]. w. Johnson, r. G. Atwell, John |
G. Babcocl1 Treasurer, W. B. Park Auditor,
C. w. Walker; Prosecuting Attorney, James NJ |
Conner; Assessor, F. H. Grubbs Justices of the
Peace Daniel E. Smith, w. F. Mcmillan Supt !
of Schools, H. S. Waldron; Coroner, Joseph |
jeffrey Constables, H. Bannon, J. NJ. Ledford |
The proceedings of the convention were har-
monious throughout, partisan feeling seeming to
have been absorbed in the great question now be-
fore the American people.
1t was resolved thai the proceedings be pub
lished in the WASHINGTON STATESMAN.
After appointing central committee for the
ensuing year, the convention adjourned Slne de-
c. W. WALKER, Secy.