Litchfield enquirer., 1864-06-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

HE BALTIMORE CONVENTION concluded its session on "Wednesday last with the nomina.- 'ioh or ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Illinois for Pres;. dent, and ANDREW JOHNSON, of Tennessee eov wee fresident' The nomination of the for- mer was by exclamation, Mr. Lincoln receivino the votes of all the States except Missouri f22l which, under instructions, were given first t1 Gen. Grant.
 The names of Daniel s. Dickinson, Apdrew Johnson, Hannibal Hamlin, and D. II. Ros- seau of Ky, were then put before the Conveu- ton for Vice President. It was at once ap- parent that MT. Johnson of Tennessee would " be the nominee. The following was the vote
 Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont Connecti- Gut' New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, OelaWare, Maryland, Louisiana, Missouri, Cali Iornla' Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Oregon, West Virginia. Kan. sas, Nebraska, Colorado voted entire for John. son massachusetts voted Johnson 2l. Dickin- son 5 ; Rhode Island Johnson ', Dickinson |. Wisconsin, Johnson 2, Dickinson 10, Hamlin 4; Minnesota, Dickinson 3, Hamlin The total vote was Johnson, AT Dickinson. IT. Hamlin, 9. Previous to the vote beinn an, nounced, Johnson had 200, Dickinson Il3. Hamlin l45, Butler 29, Rosseau 2l, Burnside 2, Colfax 6, Col. Colt 2, Todd, aud King 1, but the states changed their votes before the an nouncement was made.
 The following National Executive Commit. tee was then chosen, of which subsequently Henry J. Raymond of N. Y was made chair. man, Edward McPherson of Pennsylyania. Secretary:
 Maine, Samuel F. Hersey New Haupsbire, John B. Clark: Vermont Abraham B. Gard. ner; Massachusetts, William Clafin Rhode island, T G Turner ; Connecticut, N Sperry: New York; H Raymond New Jersey |. f1 Ward; Pennsylvania, not appointed DeI, aware, N Smithers Maryland, H W Horr- man; Virginia, w H Wallace; Florida Cal. win 5 Robinson; Louisiana, Built Arkan. sas, James S Johnston; Missouri, S il Boyd Tennessee, Joseph Fowler: Kentucky, R Williams Ohio, c B Senter; Indiann I n Defrees; Illinois, Bart c Cook Michigan. R Gddngs Wisconsin, = Judd; Iowa, D B otubbs; Minnesota, T Simpson California. not named; Oregon, Erasmus D Shattuck /. West Virginia, A w Campbell {; Kansas, J H Lane; Colorado, James P Taylor; Nebraska. w Il Waters; Nevada, H D Morgan; Daco. tah, M Bnney New Mexico, J W Kerr. Montana Lankfort Washington, Anbur, Denim Idaho, w H Wallace Arizona, Jas 5 Turner, District of Columbia, J r Combs.
 The following Platform of Principles was adopted unanimously amid general entbu- siasm:
 ResolUcd, That it is the highest duty of evc- ry American citizen to maintain against all thelr enemies the integrity of the Union, and the permanent authority of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that laying aside all differences and political opinions, wo pledg3 ourselves as Union men, anmat ed by n common sentiment, and aiming at a common object to do everything in our power to aid the Government in queling by force of arms the rebellion now raging against it's authority, and in bringing to the punishment due !o their crimes thefrebes and traitors arrayed against it. Profound applause.
 ReSolred That we approve the determination of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels or to offer any terms ot peace except such may be based upon an unconditional surrender" of thoir hostility and q return cf their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States; and that we call upon the Government to main tam thls position and to prosecute the war with the utmost possible vigor 10 the complete suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance tupon the self sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic valor and the undying devotion of the American people to their country and it's free
 
 Res0Ire4, That as Slavery was the cause, and now constitutes the strength, ofthis rebel lion, and as 1t must be always and everywhere hostile to the principles of Republican Govern ment, ustice and the national safety demand it's utter and complete extirpation from the soil of the republic; Fapplause, and that we uphold and maintain the acts and proclama- tions by which the Government, in it's own de- fense, has aimed death blow at this gigantic evil. We are in favor, furthermore of such an amendment to the Constitution, 10 be m>de by the people in conformity with it's provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States. [Appause.l
 ResotOcd, That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of of the army and navy, [applause,] who have perlled their lives in the defense of their l country and in vindication of the honor of the | flag that the nation owes to them some perma- nent recognition of their patriotism and their valor, and ample and permanent provision for 1 those of their survivors who have received dis abling and honorable wounds in the service of the country; and that the memories of those who have fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance. Loud applause.
 Resoiued, That we approve and applaud the practical wisdom, the patriotism and unsworv- ing fidelity to the Constitution and the prin-
  HAM LINCOLN has discharged, under cireum- stances of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and responsibilities of the Presidential office; that we approve and indorse, as de- manded by the emergency within the Constitu- ton. the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the nation against its open and secret foes that we approve especially the proclamation of emancipation and the em- p;oyment as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in slavery [applause]; and that we have full confidence in his determination to carry these and other constitutional measures essen tial to the salvation of the country into full | and complete effect. --.'
 Resolued, That we deem it essential to the general welfare that harmony should prevail in the national councils, and we regard as worthy of public confidence and official trust those only who cordially indorse the principles proclaimed in these resolutions and which characterize the administration of the Govern ment. Applause.
 Resolced That the Government owes to all men employed in it's armies, without regara to distinction of color, the full protection or the laws of war, [applause] and Una. any v,ola- n:a:,