The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1864-06-17
THE BALTIMORE RESOLU'
TONS.

OF every American citizen 10 MAINTAIN
against all their enemies the integrity
of the Union, and the paramount au-
thority of the constitution and laws of
the United States, and that laying
aside all differences and political opin-
ions, we pledge ourselves as Union men,
animated by common sentiment and
aiming at common object to do eve
ry thing in our power to aid the gov
eminent in quelling by force of arms
the rebellion now raging against its
authority, and in bringing to the pun
ishmeDt due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against it.
Resolved, That we approve the de
termination of the government of the
United States not to comprol 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 al
legiance 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 vigor to the
complete suppression of the rebellion,
in full reliance upon the self sacrifices
the patriotism. the heroic valor and
the undying devotion of the American
people to their country and its free in
situations.
Resoired, That as slavery was the
cause, and nuw constitutes the strength
of this rebellion. and as it must be al
ways everywhere hostile TO the princi
piles of republican government, justice
and the national safety demand its
utter and complete extirpation from
the soil of the republic; applause
and that we hold and maintain the acts
and proclamations by which the gov
eminent in its own defense, has aimed
a death-blow at this gigantic 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 existence of
slavery within the limits OF jurisdiction
of the United States.
Resolrcd, That the thanks Of the
American people are due to the sol
diers and sailors of the army and the
navy applause, who have perilled
= their lives in defense of their country
and in vindication of the honor of the
flag; that the nation owes to them some
permanent recognition Of their patriot
ism and their valor, and ample and per
neutrality-suspicious. to those of their sur
vivors who have received disabling 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 ever
lasting remembrance.
Resolved, That we approve and APP
: plaud the practical wisdom, the unset
fish patriotism and answering fidelity
to the constitution and the principles
q Of American liberty with which Abra
ham Lincoln has discharged, under
: circumstances of unparelled difficulty
e the great duties and responsibilities o
a the presidential Office; that we approve
Y and indorse, as demanded by thu
:. emergency and essential to the presor
vation, of the nation the measures an,
acts which he has adopted to defenC
the nation against its open and secre
= foes, that we approve especially tn
proclamation Of emancipation and tn,
. employment as Unionsoldiers of mel
heretofore held in slavery applause
4 and that we have full confidence il
q his determination to carry these ant
all other constitutional measures es
4 sential to the salvation of the countr,
n in too full and complete effect.
4 Resolred, That we deem it essentia
to the general welfare that harmon.
q should prevail in the national councils
i and we regard as worthy of publ
confidence and official trust those onl
/ who cordially indorse the principle
:, proclaimed in these resolutions am
= which should characterize the admin
!, istration of the government.
. Resolced, That the government owe
: to all men employed in its armies
l. without regard to distinction of color
: the full protection of the laws of wal
: applause and that any violations G
- these laws, or of the usages Of civilize'
nations in the time of war, by the reb
, els, now in arms, should be made tn
10 subject of full and prompt redress
!; Resolved, That the foreign immigra
10 ton which in the past has added s
:, much to the wealth and development
of resources and increase of power i
the nation-the asylum of the Cypress
T. ed Of all nations-should be fostere
4 and encouraged by liberal and jus
rs policy.
d Resolced, That we are in favor of til
. speedy construction of the railroad t
the Pacific.
IL Resolved, That the national fait
s. pledged for the redemption of the pull
lie debt must be kept inyiolate, an
T. that for this purpose we recommen
economy and rigid responsibility i
the public expenditures, and n yigoi
Gus and just system of taxation; tina
it is the duty Of every loyal state t
lie sustain the credit and promote the us
st of the national currency.
al Resolved, That we approve the pos
a ton taken by the government that tn
- people of the United States can nevt
" regard with indiffe ence the attempt
any European power to overthrow h
d. force or to supplant by fraud, the il
stitutions of any republican govern