Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-03-05

The following is the document alluded
to above: 7z'a
THE NATIONAL UNION ASSOCIATION.
4o-the Loyal cftizens. Of the STATE of Ohio. :.
The object of this Association is SO well
defined in the annexed Declaration of Prin-
elpLes, that no one can fail to see the un-
compromising stand taken in favor of the
Union and the Administration.
No friend of his country will object to
any of its provisions, or to the strong
ground taken against the enemies Of free
Government. II is, in short, platform
upon which all patriots may unite-a ban
ner under which all may battle for our
glorious Constitution against the assaults
of foreign foes or domestic traitors.
The aphorism is no less true of us now.
as nation, than it was in the days of '76,
that " united we stand, divided we fall"
And with this truth before US, is it not the
duty of every loyal citizen TO rally under
some Organization suited to the crisis in
which our country is placed, so that, by
vigorous and united action, we may ac-
comPlish the overthrow of treason and re-
bellion, and place this fair fabric of Liber-
y upon foundation sure and immovable2
We therefore recommend to the loyal
men of the State to organize themselves in
to county and township societies aud lea
gues, under the above plan.
As 1t is important that no delay shall
occur, we would respectfully but earnestly
urge upon our felIoW-citizens throughout
the State, speedy action, and inyite5the Of
fcers and committees of county aud town.
ship associations to visit the meetings OF
those in this city, and confer or cores
pond with us upon any subject connected
Herewith. 9l fezAIr
Oommunieations addressed to the Exc
eutiye Committee, through Box No. 1897,
Cincinnati lPostofice, will receive atten-
tion.. Ea ~
4ExEOUr1vE, GonMrrTEE OF HAn11Tox
COUNTY, Ohio. s
dCaO1sSATI, Feb. II, Is6s.7a i4e4
The ConstItutIon ana Declaration or
Principles. Obligation and BY
Laws OF the National, Union AsSo.
CONSTITUTION AND DECLARATION OF PRlS.
ee GcIPLEs.
b 1. This organization shall be known as
the tNATIoHAL UNIoN .AssonlATGoH"
2. Forgetting all past political differ
ences, aud placing the salvation of the
iUpions above all party or other predilec-
lions. We are for the mRinteuauce Of5the'
Federal Government, against all its ene-i
mics, at home or abroad. ~ e.ls5s4f
wz3. We will snstainsths Federal GoVern-
ment in all its measures for putting down
the rebellion, and call for vigorous pros
ecution of the war, until the glorious
Union of our fathers be firmly established
alIover our territory.
4. That we are unalterabIy opposed 10
the secession of one inch Of the territory
iof the American Union, aud we unhesIta-5
tingly denounce those who, anywhere, ad ;.
vocate secession, as traitors to the Federal
Government. seq
We invite the cooperation Of all persons
who unite With us in sentiment, but only
those who shall subscribe TO this declara-
tion shall be members of this association
and entitled TO take part in its busi-
ness.
OBLIGATION. esE
/ do solemniy swear Tor afirm) that 1
will support, protect and defead the Cou-
,stitntion aud Government of the United
States against all enemies, whether domes-
tic or foreign, and that viii bear true
faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same,
any ordinance, resolution or Law of any
State Convention or Legislature, to the
contrary Notwithstanding; and further. thai
do this with full determinatIoh. piedge
and purpose without any mental reseryS-
tion or evasion Vhateyer-so help me God,
RY-IAHs.
The officers of thisiassooiation shall con.
sist of Presidents one Vice President from
leach ward, Treasurer, two Secretaris.
and Corresponding Secretary, who shall
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