Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-06-15
Proceedings Of the
NATIONAL UNION CONVENTION.

The National Union Convention assem-
bled in Baltimore on Tuesday, June 7th, in
pursuance of notice The Convention was
called to order at half past twelve o clock,
by Gov Morgan, chairman of the Republi-
can National Committee, who concluded a
very handsome speech by declaring that the
Republican party would fall short of its du-
ty if it failed to declare for an amendment
to the Constitution prohibiting African sla-
very, which sentiment was received with
cheers and long continued applause.
Gov Morgan then nominated Rev DIR.
BREcKINRIDGE, of Kentucky, for tempo
rary chairman, who after being conducted
to the stand amid great applause, made a
very powerful and eloquent speech on the
occasion.
R. H. Dull of n. Y, G. a. Shaw of
Mass, and Mr.. Briggs Of California, were
chosen temporary Secretaries after which
Rev Mr.. Riley, of the N. f. church offer
ed a prayer,
4 roll call of the States was had, and a
committee on credentials, a committee on
permanent organization, and committee
on platform and resolutions were appointed,
| after which the Convention adjourned until
evening.
On the reassembling of the Convention
/ in the evening, the Committee on perma-
nent organization made their report. Ex-
| Governor DENNIsoN of Ohio, was selected
as Chairman, with the usual number of
nd
port was unanimously adopted, and Gov.
Dennison accepted the position in an able
and eloquent speech, which was vociferous-
ly applauded throughout
The committee on credentials not being
ready to report, Parson Brownlow, who was
present, was invited 20 address the meeting
His speech was brief but a decidedly taking
one. The Convention then adjourned until
10 o clock on Wednesday morning
WEDNESDAY, june 3, 1864.
The Convention reassembled at 10 O. clock,
President Dennison in the chair Prayer
by Rev Mr. Gaddis Of Ohio; after which
the committee on credentials made their re-
port.
| tied, the Committee on resolutions and plat
form, through their chairman, Mr. Ray
mond of New York. reported the following
PLATFORM.
| Resolced That it is the highest duty of
every American citizen to maintain against
all their enemies The integrity Of the Union,
! and the paramount authority OF the Consti-
tuition and laws OF the United States, and
| that laying aside all differences and opiu-
ions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, an
| lmated by common sentiment, and aiming
| at common object, to do everything in our
| power t. aid the Government in quelling by
| force of arms the rebellion now raging a.
| gainst its authority, and in bringing to the
| punishment due 70 their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against it. Prolonged
| applause.
| RcSOtce6, That we approve the determi-
nation Of the Government Of the United
/ States not to compromise with rebels or to
offer any terms Of Peace except such as may
be based upon an unconditional surrender"
of their hostility and return to their Just
allegiance to the Constitution and laws of
the United States; and that we call upon
the Government to maintain this position
and TO prosecute the war with the utmost
| possible ylgor to the complete suppression
Of the rebellion, in full reliance upon the
selt-sacrificeS, the patriotism, the heroic val
| or and the undying devotion of the Ameri-
can people TO their country and It's free in
| stitutions. Applause
ReSOiced, That as Slavery was the cause.
| and now constitutes the strength Of this re-
belliOn, and as it must be always and every
where hostile TO the principles Of RepubE-
can Government, justice and the national
safety demand Its utter and complete extir-
patton from the soil of the Republic; Zap
plause, and that we uphold and maintain
the acts and procamations by which the
| Government, in It's own defence, has aimed
| a death blow at this gigantic evil. We are
| IN favor, furthermore, Of such an amend
ment TO the Constitution, to be made by the
people in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit the ex-
IStence of Slavery within the limits or the iu-
risdictiOn Of the United States. Applause !
Resolred, That the thanks of the Ameri-
can people are due to the soldiers and sail
ors Of the army and the navy, [applause,
who have periled their lives in defence Of
their country and in vindication of the hon
or OF the fag that the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition of their patri-
otIsm and their yalor, and ample and per-
manent provision for those OF their suryi-
vors who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds In the service of the country
and that the memories of those who have
fallen in its defence shall be held in CRATE
full and everlasting remembrance Loud
applause.
ResolUed, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfsh patriot
ism and answering fidelity to the Constitu-
ton and the principles Of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
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