Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-08-20

nlted States (; and that, laying ASIDE All
differences and political opinions, We
pledge ourselves IS Union men, ami
mated By a common sentiment and aim
ing at a common object, to do every
thing in our power to aid the Govern
nent in quelling, b. force Of arms, the
rebellion low raging against It's aulhori-
u, and in bringing 10 the punishment
due 10 their crimes the rebels and trail
tors arrayed against T.
Resolued, That We approve the de-
termination of the Government Of the
United States not TO compromise with /
rebels, or to offer any terms Of peace ex-
eept such as may be based upon an un- /
conditional surrender of their hostility |
and return to their just allegiance TO
the Constitution and laws Of the United |
States, and that We cali upon the Gov
eminent to maintain this position and
prosecute the war with the utmost possi-
bic vigor to the complete suppression OF
the rebellion, in full reliance upon the
self-sacrifces, the patriotism, the heroic
valor and undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and us
free institutions
Resolrsd, That as slavery was the
cause, and now constitutes the strength,
Of this rebellion, and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile TO the prin-
ciples of republican government, justice
and the national safety demand its utter
and complete extirpatIon from the soil
Of the Republic; and that We hold aaa
maintain the acts asd proelama,ioas by
which the Government, IN its own de-
tense, has aimed a death-blow st the
gigantic evil We are in favor, further
more, Of such an amendment to the
Consultation, to be made By the people
in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and for ever prohibit the
existence Of slavery within the limits or
| jurisdiction Of the United States
Resolred, That the thanks Of the
American people are due TO the soldiers
/ and sailors OF the army and navy, who
1 have perled their lives in defense Of
their country and in viudies.ion Of the
honor Of the flag that the nation owes
to them some permanent recognition OF
their PATRIOTISM and their valor, and am-
pie aud permanent provision for those
OF their survivors who have received dis
abIing and honorable wounds in the
service Of their country, aud that tie
memories Of those who have fallen IN
its defease shall 10 held 10 grateful and
everlasting remembrance.
Resolced, That we approve and ap'
plaud the practical wisdom, the unset
fish patriotism, and the answering
fidelity to the Constitution and the prin'
eiples Of American liberty With which
/ Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under
circumstances Of unparalleled difficulty
the great duties and responsibilities o
the Presidential Office; aud that We az
prove ADD endorse, Sc demanded By The
emergency and essential to the preserva
ton Of the natisn, aud as within thl
provisions Of the Constitution, the meas
ures and acts which he. has adopted q
defend the nation against its open 40
secret foes; that We approve especial
the Proclamation Of Emancipation an
the employment Of Union soldiers O
men heretofore held IN slavery; an
that we have tall confidence 10 his Dc
termination to carry these and a
other constitutional measures, essentlH
20 the salvation Of the country, into ial
= aud complete effect
Resolr-d That We deem il essentia
b to the general welfare that harmon
should prevail in our national council.
and we regard as worthy Of public cor
idence and Official trust those only wh
cordially endorse the principles pro
claimed in these resolutions, and whic
should characterize the administration
Of the Government
Resoired, That the Government owe
to oil men employed in its armies, with
out regard to distinction OF color, th
full protection Of the laws Of war. an
that any violation Of these laws, or ia
: usages Of civilized nations in time q
war, by the rebels nov in arms, shoul
: be made the subject Of prompt and fal
redress.
: Resoired That the foreign immigrs
ton which in the past has added so muc
; to the wealth, development Of resources
and increase of power to this nation, tn
/, asylum of the oppressed of all nation,
! should be fostered aud encouraged by
= liberal aud just policy.
p Atf&EtEt8f 4 htsA VIC 0AH III AAHuf Oh
speedy construction Of the railroad {
the Pacific.
: ResslUed, That the national faith
pledged for the redemption Of the publ
debt, must be kept iuviolate, and that 70
> this purpose we recommend econom
+ and rigid responsibility in the public 81
, penditures. and vigorous and iast syl
: TEN Of taxation; that it is the duty
i every loyal State to sustain the cred
and promote the use Of the national cal
rency.
: kesoiued, That We approve the pos
c ton taken BY the Government: That tn
people of the United States can nevs
regard with indifiers ncs the attempt
any European Power 10 overthrow b
force, or to supplaut by fraud, the inst
tutions Of any Republican Goverumer
on the Western Continent, and that the
!. will view with extreme jealousy, as mi
naeing the peace and independence {
this our country, the efforts Of any sue
c power to obtain new footholds for NOR
srchicsl governments, sustained By fo
! eign military force, in near proximity {
!. the United States
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