The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1863-08-13
The Loyal Platform.

ing resolutions expressive of the sentiment
of that body were adopted:
| The loyal men of Pennsylvania, in
Convention assembled, disclaimins all
! partisanship. and knowing no cause but
that of the country, declare for themselves
and their constituents
First. Their infexible purpose to
maintain, by every necessary effort, service,
and sacrifice, the National Union, as the
! first, highest, u ost solemn, and most over
| shadowing of all political duties.
Second That the rebellion which
| threatens tie existence of the Union was
without cause: was conceived in wick ed
| ness, organized In perjury, and developed
by reckless violence, is stained with every
crime, aud detestable in object, and
Internal in purpose, and must be sup
pressed by the people of the United States,
1t the d estruction of whose liberties and
the overthrow of whose free institutions it
is injuriously aimed. That in this mo-
mcntous contest there are and can be but
two parties-one which firmly st.stains
the constituted authorities of the nation
in enforcing ali the laws thereof, and in
protecting the principle upon which the
Government rests, and is therefore at once
the party of law, of liberty, and patriotism;
the other which cripples the constituted
authorities of the nation in enforcing the
laws, securing Its safety, and preserving
its life, aud is therefore the parent OF
mobs, the enemy of order, and partici-
pant liz treason-the class whose detestable
practices not only give aid and comfort to
the common enemy, but, as confessed at
Richmond, light up these days of rebel
darkness and disaster, and stimulate them
to renewed and desperate efforts to recruit
their armies and to whom part is this
day chargeable whatever OF vitality the
rebellion preserves, and whatever calamity
and affiiction the further protraction Of
the contest may involve. But for North
ern sympathizers with Southern treason
and the hopes which their reasonable
existence inspires, the rebellion would
have sunk under the staggering blows
dealt it at Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and
Port Hudson.
Rcsoleed, That wholly without sym pathy
for the men who have made this war
against free Republican Government, or
for SYSTEM OF human bondage, in whose
Interest it was instigated, or cause of
despotic principles to which it is devoted,
this Convention declares all engaged
therein, while so engaged. to be worthy
only of our patriotic hatred and, in like
spirit, We denouncc as doubly recrean6
and base those residents of loyal States
who tolerate this treason, and would
affiliate with armed traitors, aud again
surrender our Government and liberties
to their keeping.
Ieesoiced That Abraham Lincoln, Pres
dent of the United States by the discharge
Of his most arduous duties IL the dark
days of civil war; has won for himself the
affection and regard of the whole American
people and, always bearing himself clear
in his high office, has maintained the
integrity of the Union, and kept our
honor untarnisbed throughout the world.
and TO him, this administration, its prin-
ciples and its police, we give our heartiest
approval, and pledge our earnest and
enthusiastic support.
Resoired, That the amendments propo-
sed to the Constitution. in giving to our
soldiers in the field the right of suffrage,
merit our hearty approval, and will
receive our united support and that We
throughout the State to pledge all candi-
dates for the Legislature to vote for it.
Resoired, That we tender ID the gallant
sons Of Pennsylvania now in the armies
and nayies of the Republic the thanks of
grateful people, for their unscifish and
heroic valor that we mourn. for those who
nave sealed with their blood their devotion
TO their country, and will cherish their
memories tenderly and iondly; while to
the glorious survivors we give assurance
that the last dollar and last life shall be
given to reinforce them, until the old flag
floats in final victory.
Resoired, That Governor Curtin, by the
effective support he has given the Federal
Government in the prosecution of the war,
and his vigi!ant care for our soldiers, alike
in the field in camp, and in hospital, has
gained for Pennsylvania proud and fore
most pre- eminence among the loyal States,
and entitled himself to the thanks of all
her loyal citizens, and in placing him
again in nomination, the Convention but
gave expression to the spontaneous wishes
Of the people of the Commonwealth he has
served so well. We present for their
saffrages the patriot statesman, who is
alike the friend of the soldier, and the
favorite Of the people.
RcsolUe0, That in the nomination of
Judge Agnew, We present an accomplished
jurist, a pure patriot, and loyal citizen,
who will adorn the highest judicial tribu-
nal of the Commonwealth, and give
q additional security to the r;uht of persons