The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-06-22
Selrtt Mistellang.
UNION NATIONAL CONVENTION,

The Union National Convention met at
Baltimore on Tuesday week and organized
by the appointment Of DR.. Robert j. Breck-
inridge, of KY, temporary Chairman after
which the usual committees were appointed
and the Convention adjourned TO meet at
o'clock in the evening. Hon. William
Dennison, of Ohio, was chosen President,
and Vice President from each state. The
Convention soon after adjourned to We'd
nesday morning.
The Convention re-assembled on We'd
nesday morning and adopted reports from
several committees. va
Mr.. Raymond, of New York, from the
Committee on resolutions, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions:
lst, Resoloed. That the highest duty Of
every American citizen is to maintain
against all their enemies the integrity of
the Union, aud tho paramount authority
of the Constitution and laws of the United
States, and that laying side all difference
and political opinion, We plsdge ourselves
as Union men, animated by common SEN
timent, aud aiming at common object. to
do everything i'll our power TO aid the gov
erDment, by force of arms in quelling the
rebellion now raging against its authority,
and in bringing TO the punishment due to
their crimes the rebels and traitors arraign-
ed against it, [Applause
2d Resolced Tha. we approve the
determination of the Government of the
United States not to compromise with re-
beIs or to offer any terms of peace, except
such as may be based upon an nncondi-
tiomal surrender of their hostility, AMI re-
turn to their just allegiance 10 the Consti-
ution and laws of the Uuited Stltes, and
that we call upon the Government to mpin-
tain ibis position, and to prosecute the war
with the utmost possible vigor to the com
plete suppression of the rebellion, in full
reliance upon the patriotism. the heroic
valor, aut tho uudying devotion of the
American people To their country and it's
free Institutions. Applause. el8
Sd. ReSokUed, That as slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength OF
the rebellion, and AS it must be always and
everywhere hostile to the principles of
Republican government, justice aud the
national safety demand its inter eKtirpation
from The soil of the Republic, (applausc]
and that we uphold and maintain tho acts
aud proclamation by which tSe & yernment
in its own defence, has aimed . death blow
at this gigantic evil. and we ere in favor
Furthermore, of such an amendment to tho
Constitution, to be made by the people in
conformity with its provisions, 40 shall ter
inmate and forever prohibit tho existence
of slavery within the limits of the jur T.
diction of the United States. lAppausc.
4th Resolped That the thanks Of the
American people are due to the soldiers
and sailors of the army and navy lap
plause, who have periled their liyeS In
defense OF their country, and in vndioation
of the honor Of the flag, that the nation
owes tbem some permanent Recognition OF
/ their yalor and ample, and per@anent
provision for those OF their survivors no
I have received disabling and honorable
wounds in the service Of the country. that
the memories Of those who have fallen in
its defense, shall be held in grateful and
everlasting remembrance. Loud applause.
5th. Rssolpsd. That We approve and
appland the practical wisdom. the unseliish
pstriotism sud uaswerviug fidelity 20 the