Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-06-10
The LInooln PIo1rorm.

and the paramount authority ofthe Constitu.
ton aud laws Of the United States, and that
we pledge ourselves rs Union men, Aniui-
mated by common sentiment and aiming at
a common object 10 do everything 10 our power
to AID the Government in quellng By force Of
arms the rebellion nov raging against its au-
thority, and in bringing 10 punishment due to
their crimes the rebels aud traitors arrayed
against it,
/ Resyired, That we approve the determine
tiou Of tue 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 hos.
tility, aud the return to their 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 vigor to the complete
suppression of the rebellion, in fnll reliance
upon the selEreliances, the patriotism, the
heroic vaor and the undying devotion Of the
American people to their country aud its
free institutions
ResOlDed, That as slavery was the cause,
! aud now constitutes the strength OF the re.
bellion and as IL must be always and every
where hostile to the principles ola Republi-
can Government justice, and the national
{ safety demand its utter and complete extirpa-
|
uphold aud maintain the acts and procla-
nation BY which the Government in its own
{ defense has caused death.blow at this
gigantic evil We are in favor furthermore,
10 OF such an amendment TO the Constitution, TO
4 be made by the people in conformity with its
H, provisions as shall terminate and forever pro
IL hibt the existence Of slavery within the limits
e or jurisdiction Of the United States
a ResolUed, That the thanks of the American
people arc due TO the soldiers and sailors Of
d the army and navy who have periled their
1t lives in drfeuse of their country and in vim
- dication Of the honor of the flag, that the
> nation owes to them some permanent recogni
\ ton OF their patriotism and their valor, and
70 ample and permanent provision for those of
their survivors who have received Disabling
u and honorable wounds in the service OF the
4 country; and that the memories of those who
! have fallen in its defense, shall be held in
grateful and everlasting remembrance
Or ReSoiUed, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfsh patriotism,
II aud unswerving fidelity to the Constitution
NJ and the principles of American liberty with
th which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, un'
-. der circumstances Of unparalleled difficulty
the great duties and responsibilities Of the
he Presidential Office; that we approve and
ld endorse as demanded by emergency, anc
essential 10 the preservation Of the nation
~ and as within the Constitution the measures
lis ana acts which he has adopted, to defend the
r nation against its open and secret foes tina
we approve especially the Proclamation o
al Emancipation, and the employment as UnioI
IRE soldiers Of men heretofore held in slavery
And that we have full confidence in his de
termination to carry that and all othe
elr Constitutional measures, essential to tn
| Ill. 80. y.Gt oil i
plete effect
ol ResolUed That we deem it essential to tn
A general welfare that harmony should preva
In in the national council, and we regard, a
=. worthy Of public confidence and official trus
lte those only who cordially iudorse the principle
ate proclaimed IN these resolutions, and whc
. should characterize the Administration of II
e" Government
ely Resolved That the Government owes to a
a. men employed in its armies without regal
10 distinction of color, the full protection
ha- the laws Of war, and that anyvoatiC
irst Of these laws, of the usages of civil
ed nations IN the time of war, by the rebe
now in arms, should be made the subject
lrst full aud prompt redress
les. ResoIUed That the foreign immigratio
- which in the past has added so much to Il
q II wealth and development of the resources al
tent increase of power to this naiion-the asylu
of the oppressed Of all nations--should be fc
tered and encouraged by liberal and ju
, or policy,
erty ResolUed, That we are in favor Of the spt
W. dy construction of the railway to the
"' cifc.
nor Resoirsd, That the National faith, pledg
sac- for ihe redemption of the public debt, must
kept nvoate and that for this purpose
hese recommend economy and rigid responsible
axe. in the public expenditures and vigorous a
~ Just system of taxation that it is is the dr
un- OF every loyal State to sustain the credit a
ties, promote the use of the National Curren
Resoired That we approve the posti
taken by the Government that the people
the United States can never regard with inc
1t ference the attempt of any Euopean Pow
now to overthrow by toroe, or 10 suppant by fra
. =, the institutions Of one Republican Governmt
iallh on the Western Continent. Prolonged
ry to pause And that they will view with
hon, treme jealousy, as menaeing to the peace Q
@ -ie"' independence OF this our country, the effc
Ohio of any such power to obtain new footholds
1d n monarchial Governments, sustained by a
- egn military force, in near proximity to
olne' United States
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