The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-06-17
The Nominations at Baltimore.

There have been two marked results grow
ing out Of the action Of the Baltimore Con-
vsution, both Of which directly compliment
che wisdom Of the nominations-the entire
Union press hail the selection of Lincoln and
johnson with an unanimity truly gratifying,
and that Is one result; the other is the vio-
lent Mysteries which the nominations have
given the coppcrheads-a very fair thermom-
eter OF the manner in which the action Of
the Convention will be received by the rebels.
Tho resolutions published elsewhere are
admirable, giving forth no uncertain sound,
containing no clause like the celebrated Gin
cinnatti platform which can DO construed in
one way for q northern latitude, and in
another for the South. They IRE concise,
and contain no principle which will not meet
with warm reception by every loyal heart
in tho country. They form true exponent
Of tho matured Judgment and purpose Of the
people.
But all Of this goes for naught, unless
such nominations arc made as shall give vi
tality to the policy enunciated. Happily
upon this point the nation Is not left in
doubt. No man was ever nominated to any
Office when his selection was more gratifying,
than the nomination must DO 20 Mr.. Lincoln.
Il was the deliberate verdict Of determined
people long before the convention met, that
Mr.. Lincoln. having been tried and found
competent and faithful, should again be our
standard bearer. which selection was due to
his integrity, his acknowledged sagacity, his
caution and perseverance,.
While NO should have been pleased for
the denomination OF our worthy Vice Presi.
dent. u man Of uprightness, great ability,
and ono universally beloved BY our people,
We werc not unaware Of those considerations
which pointed to tho claims Of other local..
tics to DO represented BY the nomination;
and in the selection Of Andrew johnson Of
Tennessee, tho convention has evinced much
wisdom. "This choice" remarks contem-
porary, "was not merely the deserved tribute
Of respect and gratitude to patriot who 70
sisted every tie Of party and Of locality which
seemed to link his fortunes with the seccs-
sio. movement. and put everything at stake
for HE eouutry.-alshoush IL 10 meet that
such uoble devotion should b thus publicly
recognised snA bonorsd. But No welcome
che distribution thus given to the ticket,
the snoour.ssns.s Of the patriots Of the
border States. the recognition OF that section
OF the Union, and the return Of the better
element Of the South to il proper plas in
national aaairs. II i mon like johnson
Who represent that purissd and regsnsrated
South, which l. 70 mako good The place Of
chat society which rebellion has shattsrod;
and ID 10 IN suspicious omen when we scs
them summoned 10 represent their section
once moro in our political Affairs"
To-day No meet upon ono common plat.
form, srsu % people NO have ono common
dessiny-that Of entire devotion to the coun-
tsy and che strengthening and fortifying our
sssissal srsassss. Whatever in tho past
mag haze ben oar prcjudiess, however strong
may hsss ben our love for men and measures,
they oil iads before the great question OF the
indivi;b.iisy Of the American Rspoblie.-