Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-06-26

Nobly have the sons Of Indians sustain
ed the patriotic history aad impulses be-
|queathed by their Fathers. IN this terrible
contest for national existence. Their
fame sheds . brighter lester upon almost
every battle field. and throughout every
section of the country their valor and pat
riotism are sounded with enthusiasm and
pride; and whilst the heroic men of ell
parties and all classes are in the tented
field. engaged in the overshadowing work
OF putting down this foul rebellion, and
beating back the enemies of our free insti-
tutions, may it, on this day. be your duty
to set the like example of unity in your
councils and patriotism in your purposes.
by ignoring ell past political opinions or
party creeds. and present for the suffrage
of the great Union party Of the State hon.
est and good men. regardless Of past prin.
ciples or political associations. Ii we
would succeed in preserving the Govern
ment of our fathers, we must have united
North. Party creeds and platforms will
divide us. and thus psralyze the arm Of
the government,
The President has called around him
many men of different political opinions;
among others our present worthy and eff
cient Secretary OF War and Generals
Hslleck and Mcclellan. Those three men
have more to do for the veal or woe Of the
Government, for the restoration of its uni
ty aud its priceless institutions. preserving
them to us and our children. than perhaps
all other men prominent among the Amer
lean people. the President himself except,
ed. Yet these men all differ politically
from the party that brought into power
the present administration. Can we not
follow this fine example in this contest.
when the question is SO pre-eminently one
OF Government or no Government. coun-
try or no country? 1t is my sincere trust
that harmony and peace will characterize
ell your acts aud deliberations.
have only time to add . single senti-
ment. Ultraism must be sbjured. Ultra
measures, whether in the North or South,
must perish-not one but both-or the
Government will not survive. The vital
ity aud virtue essential to the very exist
ence OF the nation. is 10 be found in ele.
waiting good and honest men to places of
public trust. far more than in we'll written
creeds and platforms of party Conventions.
Accept assurances Of
Yours, most respectfully.
JosEPH A WRIGHr.
NOMINATIONS.
The following gentlemen were nomina-
ted for the offices named:
[See editorial head for the names of the
union nominees.-ED. REP
Hon. William T. Otto. from the Com
mittee on Resolutions. reported that the
Committee had unanimously instructed him
to report the following:
UNION STATE PLATFORM.
WHEREAS, The National Government engaged
IN war waged against il by its enemies for the
vowed purpose Gifts destruction, and the subvesson
OF our Republican form Of Government, there fore
Resoired, That the present civil war forced
upon the country BY the dsunionsts in the South
ern States. who are now in rebellion against the
constitutional government; that in the present Ma
tionai emergency, We the people of Indiana, in
convention assembled. forgetting all former poit.
icai differences, and recollccting only duty
the whole country. do pledge ourselves 20 aid with
men and money the vigorous prosecution of the
present war. which is not being waged upon the
quest, subjugation or the overthrowing or inter-
fering with the rights or estab ished institutions
oil any OF the States, but to suppress and put down
wicked and causelsss rebellion, defend and main
tain the supremacy of the Constitution, and to pre-
serve the Union as established by our patriot
fathers, with all thedignity, equality and rights Of
the several States unimpared. and when these
objects are fully accomplished. and not before,
believe the war ought TO cease; and that we invite
all who concide in these sentiments to unite with
US in support of the ticket this day nominated.
hesotUed, That we demand and expect Of our
Executive and Legislative bodies, both State and
National. an economical administrations of govern
mental affairs. and the punishment offraud agains
The government, as well as fearless discharge Of
their duties.
Resoived, That as long rs patriotism, courage.
and the love OF constitutional liberty shall be
honored and revered among the people Of the Uni
ted States, the heroic conduct Of the soldiers of
the Union, who have offered their lives for the
salvation Of their country, will be remembered
with the most profound feelings of veneration and
gratitude, and that We now tender to them the
wsrmest thanks and lasting gratitude Of every
member of this Convention.
ResolU.d, That we tender to the 10000 volun.
tetrs from Indiana our heartfelt congratulations,
and hail with pride the fact that upon every battle
field where Indianians have been found, they have
displayed the bravery of patriots in defence of
glorioss cause. and We pledge them that while
they are subduing armed traitors in the field, we
will condemn at the ballot box oil those in our
midst who are not Internationally for the Union.
The resolutions were then adopted By
reclamation. and three ceeers were given
for the ticket and the platform. They
were loud and long. and were given with