Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-10-07
THE UNION PLATFORM,
OF August 9th, 1863.

Tie loyal men OF Pennsy lvania, in Conyen-
tion assembled, disclaiming all partizanship,
and knowing cause but that of The country,
declare for themselves and their constituents.
lst Their iu1exible purpose TO maintain,
bv every necessary effort, service aud sacri-
fee, the National Union las the first, the high
est, the most solemn and the most Oyershad
owing Of all political duties.
ID. That the rebellion which threatens The
eXlstance of the Union was without cause WAS
conceived in wickedness, organized in PERU
ry, and developed by reckless VIOLENCE, is
stained with every crime, and detrstabIe ia
meaus. aud Internal in purpose, mu 81 be SUP
pressed by the people OF the L Dted States, at
the destruction OF whose liberties ani the
overthrow of whole tree Institutions it is ini-
piousiy aimed.
Sd. That in the mC nentous contest now wa
ging there are, and can be but two part viz ::
the which firmly snstains the constituted
authorities of the nation in enforcing al the
laws thereof, and in protecting the principles
upon which the government rests, ,and is, s,there-
fore, at once the party of law. of liberty, and
OF patriotism the other which cTipples ihe
constituted authorities Uf the nation la eni0r-
cling the laws, securing the safety and preserv-
ing the life OF the nation, and is, therefore
the parent OF moDs, the enemy of order aud
paI ticipapt OF treason, class whose deteSti
to the common enemy, but as confessed III
Richmond light up these days Of rebel dark
ness and disaster, and actually stimulate them
to renewed and desperate efforts TO recruit
their armies, and TO whom is this day justly
char geable for whatever of vitality the rebellion
possesses, and whatever OF calamity or afflic-
ton the further protTaction OF the contes may
involve. But for y Orthern sympathi hizers and
the hopes their treasonab BILE existance inspired
the rebellion would have sunk under the stag
gering blows dealt it at Gstts sburg, Ficks
| burg and Port Hudson.
4th. That wholly without sympathy ior the
men who have made this against tree
Republican Government. or for the system oi
human bondage, IN whose interest IL was in
stigated, or the cause OF deSpOtic principles TO
which it is now devoted, this Convention de-
| clares all engaged therein, while engaged
! to be worthy only of ou. patriotic hate and
| in like spirit We denounce as doubly recreant
| and base those residents OF the loyal States
/ who tolerate this treason. would affiliate with
armed traitors, and again surrender our gov
ernment and liberties to their keeping.
| 5th. That Abraham Lincoln, the President
OF the United States, by his discharge oi his
most onerOus duties IN these dark days OF civ
| il war has won for himself the affections and
regard of the American people, and aiway 5
| bearing himself clear in his high office. mas
maintained the integrity cf the UniOn, and
| kept our honor untarnished throughout the
world. and TO him and his administration, it,
| principles and its policy, we give our hearty
| approval, and pledge an earnest and euthusi-
astic support.
9th. That we tender TO the gallant sons OF
Peunsy lvania now in The armies aud nsvies of
the republic, the thanks of grateful people
| for their unselfish ard heroic valor; that we
! mourn for those who have sealed in their blood
their devotion to their country, and will cher
| ish their memories tenderly and proudly
while to the glorious survivors give the as
| surarce that the last dollar and the last life
shall be given to reinforce them until the old
| flag floats in final victory.
! 7th. RESOLVED, That Governor Curtin, by
| the effective support he has given the Fede-
| raj Government 10 the prosecution of the war,
| and ms ylgiiaut care for our soldiers alike in
| the field. the camp and the hospital has Civ
| en- PennSylyd proud pre-emineDce among
| the loyal States, and himself, to the thai ks of
| all her loyal citizens, and in placing him "a
| gain in nomination, We but give expression
| to the spontaneous wishes of the Common
| wealth he has served SO we'll, to present for
| their sutfrages, patriotic statesman. who is
| like the friend of the soldier and the favor
| ite of the people.
Sth. ResoiVed, That the amendments propo-
sed to the Constitution. in giving onr soldiers
| in the field the right of suffrage merits our
! nearly approval, dfu VIII receive orr united
| support, and that recommend the conven-
| tiUns of loyal men throughout the State, to
pledge all candidates for the Legislature to
vote for it.
| 9Th. Res0lred That We hereby declare oar
| unalterable attachment to the doctrines of the
| fathers of the Republic, enuncisted in the
declaration by President Monroe, that there
| shall be no Interference by European or for
eign power, with Governmental affairs upon
! this continent.
| 10Th. Resoiued, That, in Hon. Daniel Ag
new, We present accomplished jurist, a
pure patriot, and loyal citizen. He will "a
dorm the highest judic iai tribunal of the Com
monwealth, and give additional security TO
the rights of person and property.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
| Mr.. Heichho!d of Jefferson. offered the fol
lowing, which was unanimously adopted:
| Resoired, That the bold and determined
stand taken by the Administration, in sur,na
| rily arresting persons found to be guilty of
| traItorous practices, merits our hearty com
mendation. and that performing this part
OF its military duties, We're necessary for The
public safety, ~e Pledgs il our hearty coop
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