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Resolved, That we heartily endorse the
policy of the National Administration, and
the means employed for the suppression Of
rebellion, the punishment of traitors at
home and abroad; policy which, if car
ried out, viii end in the speedy triumph
of our arms, and the security and permass
nency of the Government.
ResolUed, That we regard there,nomina-
ton and election of Abraham Lincoln to-
the Presidency as essential not only to the
complete overthrow of the shareholders
rebellion, but as necessary to the full or
ganization and operation of that policy
which alone can secure the future peace
and prosperity of a restored Union. The
puaity of his character, the liberality of
his views, the independence of his action,
and the regard which he ever maniests'
for justice and right, fit him pre-emnent-
ly for the direction of the affairs OF the
nation, until its authority is recognized,
received and respected in all the States of
the American Union.
ReSoiued, That, in response TO the sem
| timent of the loyal men of Pennsylvania,
and in justice to a tried and faithful pub
lie officer, the thanks of this convention
are hereby rendered to AndiewG. Curtin,
Governor of the Commonwealth. His
manly defense of the honor and dignity
of the State, his unwavering adherence to
its credit, and hisvigiant care of its inter-
ests, have had their influence alike upon
the political character of its citizens, and
the prosperity which now marks their trade
and enterprise, and demands peoples
highest admiration and applause.
Resolcea, That the alacrity with which
the Governor of Pennsylvania has contri-
buted, through the aid of our fellow citi-
zcns, to the National defense, is in keep
ing with the character of loyalty ever
borne by the Keystone State. Through
the active energy of Governor Curtin,
Pennsylvania has had the satisfaction of
knowing that her State flag has foated in
almost every battle fought for the Union,
while no Commonwealth has given more
of its material means in aid of the Govern.
ment than that which the wise and fru-
gal measures of Andrew G.. Curtin have
enabled this State toextend to the Nation
al Government.
Rcsoiccd, that the highest rewards of
the nation are due to the brave men who
are now in the field periling their lives in
struggle with base and wicked con-
spiracy; that we will ever hold ingrate-
full recollection the memory of those who
have already perished in the fight for the
Union, and extend to those who survive
to return once more to their homes, the
honor which their yalor has fairly won,
and the peaceful rest which their labors
so eminently deserve.
Resoiyed, That we thank the loyal men,
bers of the Legislature for the steady and
persistent course with which they have
maintained the honor and credit of the
Commonwealth, and the stern patriotism
with which they have also resisted the
revolutionary schemes of the minorities
in the Senate and House. The attitude
Of the majority of both branches of the
Legislature ON the interest question and
on the enfranchiscmeut of the soldier, was
controlled alike by regard for economy
aud determination TO recognize in the
defenders of the Union, citizens, deserving
the highest rank and franchises; while
the course of general Legislation has been
such at least as to deserve for the Legisla-
ture during the session about to close, our
frank approval.
Res0iccd, That the thanks Of the whole
people are due to the gallant men who are
now in the lead Of our armies and that we
hold ourselves in readiness, al q moments
warning, TO second the efforts OF these to
render the summer campaign against trca
son, the final end of the struggle for the
peace of the country and the full recogni-
ton of the authority of the Government
in all the States
The reading of the foregoing address
aud resolutions was frequently interrupted
by the heartiest applause, and they were
tadopted without dissenting voice, amid
the warmest demonstrations of enthusi-
asm.
Eloquent speeches were then made by
Hon. NJ. b. Lowry, of Erie, on. A. K.
Mcclure, of Franklin, VIM. b. Mann, Esq.,
of Philadelphia, Hon. Wayne M'Veagh,
of Chester county, Hon. Linn BaYtholo-
new and James IL. Campbell, of Schuyl-
kill county.
On motion of Mr.. Bergner, the thanks
of the Convention were rendered to the
House of Representatives for the use of
their hall
On motion of Mr.. Turrel, the thanks of
the Convention were rendered to its officers
for the able manner in which they had
discharged their duties.
The Convention then adjourned.-PMs.
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