Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-06-09
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETINS.
JOHN MORGAN In KENTUCKY
RAILROAD GOLDEN
&c. &C.. &c. &C. &c.
The Baltimore Convention.


the chair.
PRAYER by Rev Mr. Goddis, of Ohio
The Committee on business reported and a few
amendments was adopted
King of New York, chairman of the Commit
tee on Credentials. made a majority report, that
the Missouri radicals be admitted. and that the
Arkansas delegates be admitted 70 seats without
the right of voting. That the South Carolina
delegates be not admitted. and the delegates from
! the District of Columbia be admitted TO seats
without votes.
The minority made a report which concurred
in that of the majority report. except the exclu-
sion Of delegates from Virginia, Arkansas and
the Territories of Colorado, Nevada and Nebras
ka from the right of voting.
That part of the una lority report that related
tn uncOntested delegations, was adopted.
Several amendments regarding the manner of
the admission of Missouri delegates were re
jected.
The question then REQUIRED on the adoption of
the majority report.
A call for the vote by States was made and
resulted in the unanimous adoption of the ma
jorty report, admitting the radical delegation
from Missouri.
EVENING SESSION.
BALTIMORE, June (, 230 z. M.-Abraham
Lincoln has just been re nominated, by accla-
nation, for President.
Andrew johnson, of Tennessee, was nom.
mated for Vice President, on the frsl ballot
After the adoption of the majority report on
credentials, the question was before the Conven-
ton as TO the territories voting
second division was called for and the house
asked to vote first as 10 Tennessee having the
right to vote
A call for vote by States made-ayes
307, nays l67.
The Committee on resolutions reported the
following
ResOIred, That it is the duty of all Ameri-
can citizens 10 preserve against all its enemies
the integrity of the Constitution. and para
mount duty to support the Constitution, to which
we pledge our lives to aid in quellng by force the
rebellion now raging against its authority, and
bringing TO punishment due TO their crimes, the
rebels and traitors arraigned against IT,
Resolred That approve of the determine
ton of the Government of the United States not
TO offer any terms OF peace except such may
be based upon unconditional surrender of
those in hostility and a return to their just allie
glance 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 vigor for the suppression of the
rebellion, in full reliance upon the self sacrifices,
the patriotism, the valor and the undying devo-
ton OF the American people 10 their country and
its free institutions.
ResoIued, That slavery is the cause, and now
constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and
must be always and everywhere hostile TO the
principles of republican government Justice
and the national safety demand its utter and
complete extinction from the soil of the republic
Applause. Uphold and maintain the acts and
and proclamation by which the government, in
own defense has aimed death blow at this gi-
gantc evil.
We are in favor. furthermore, of such an
amendment to the Constitution, TO be made by
the people in conformity with its provisions as
shall terminate and forever prohibit the institu-
ton of slavery within the lands and jurisdiction
of the United States.
ResOlred That the thanks of the American
people are due the soldiers and sailors who have
periled their lives in defence of their country
and in vindicatiOn of the honor of the flag, and
that the nation owes TO them some permanent
recognition OF their patriotism and valor and
ample and permanent provision for those OF their
survivors who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds in the service of their country
and that the memories of those who have fallen
in its defence shall be held in grateful and ever
lasting remembrance
ResOlred That approve aud applaud the
political wisdom, the unselfsh PATRIOTISM and
answering fidelity to the Constitution and prin-
Lincoln has discharged. under circumstances OF
unusual, of unparalleled difficulty. the great du
ties and responsibilities of the presidential Office
that we applaud and ndorse, as demanded by the
emergency and essential to the preservation of
the nation and within the constitutional position
which he has adopted to defend the nation against
its open and secret foes; that applaud espe-
cially the proclamation of emancipation and the
employment as Union soldiers of men heretofore
held in slavery; that have full confidence in
his determination TO carry these and all cJnst
tutiOnal and essential measures for the preserva
ton of the country, into effect.
ReSOlued, That we deem il essential TO the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
the national council. and We regard as worthy of
public confidence and trust that he will endorse
the principle embodied in these resolutions, and
which should characterize the Administra ion.
ResOlUed That the foreign emigration which
n the past has added so much 10 the wealth and
development of resources and increase of power
to this nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all
nations. should be fostered anu encouraged by a
liberal and just policy.
ReSolued That approve speedy construc
ton of n railroad TO the Pacific.
Resoired That firm intention pay the
public debt must be kept inyiolate, and for this
purpose We recommend energy and care in the
public expenditure and just system for the
demption.
ResOlred That We approve the position taken
bv the government. that the people OF the United
States can never regard with Indifference the at
tempt OF Europeon power TO overthrow the inst
tutions of any republican government on the
American continent
That We regard with extreme jealousy any at
tempt interfere with the peace and ndepend
ence of this our country The attempt Of any
such power to obtain new footholds for mon
archial governments sustained by foreign mill
tary fall in close proximity 10 the United States
On motion OF Mr. Bushnell. of Connecticut
the resolutions were adopted by accamatOn.
A the vote was about being taken, Mr. Raw
mond urged that the should be taken by
States that as 1t had been said there was dispO
sition TO rush the nomination of Mr. Lincoln
through the convention and stihe every other
expression OF sentiment, such vote would carry
with il more power
The proposition was well received, and the
result was as follows:
For Mr. Lincoln. Maine, IA Vermont 10 !
Mass, 81: K l.. :: Conn. u. " Y. 60: y
J., Ia; Penn. %; Del. 9, Md. 10: Ga. IL:
Ark. 10: Tenn, Is: XIV, -: Ohio, -; Ind.
% III, 30 Mich, o; Wis. 10: Iowa. 10: Min,
8: Cal 10; Oregon g. West Va. 10; Kansas,
8: Nebraska. o; Col. o; New. 6. Total 479
For Gen. Grant. Missouri %
On motion OF Mr.. Rune, of Missouri. the vote
vas declared unanimous The enthusiasm was