Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-06-17

Resolutions OF tlse National Union Conventfon.
Mr. Raymond, Of New York, from the Com
mittee on Resolutions, reported the following
Rcsotred, That it isthe highest duty of every
American citizen TO maintain against all their ene-
mics the integrity Of the Union and the perma-
nent authority of the Constitution and laws ofthe
United States and that, laying aside all drfferen-
Gee and political opinions, we pledge ourselves as
Union men, animated by u common sentiment and
aiming at q common object, TO do everything in
our power to aid the Government in quelling, by
force Of arms the rebellion now raging against It's
authority, and in bringing to the 4nnshnent due
to their crime the rebels and traitors arrayed
against it. Prolonged applause.
No COMPROMISE WITH THE REBELS.
Resolred, That we approve the determination
of the Government Of the United States, not to
compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of
peace except such as may be based upon an un-
conditional surrender of their hostility and a re-
turn to their just allegiance 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 rebel-
ion, IN fu reliance upon the self-sacrices, patri-
otism, heroic yaor, and undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and its free in
stitutions. Applause.
EATlRPATION OF SLAVERY.
ReSolred, That as Slavery was the cause and
constitutes the strength of this rebellion, and
its always and everywhere hostil to the princi-
Piles of republican goYeroment and Justice, the
national safety demands its utter and complete
extirpation from the soil of the Republic, and
that while we uphold and maintain the acts and
procamations by which the Government in its own
defense has aimed death blow at the gigantic
evil, we are IN favor furthers ore Of such amend
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pie in conformity with its provisions as shall ter
inmate and forever prohibit the existence of sla-
very within the limits the jurisdiction of the
United States. [Applause.)
THANKS TO THE ARMY AMI, NAVY.
Reso1ved, That the thanks of the American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the
army and navy, who have periled their lives in de-
fence OF their country and in vindication of the
honor of the flag; that the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition of their patriotism
and their valor, and ample and permanent pro-
vision for those of their survivors who have re-
eeived disabling and honorable wounds In the SER
vice of their country, and that the memories Of
those who have fallen in its defense shall be held
in greatful and everlasting remembrance. I4oud
applause.
THANKS TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN
ReSolred, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unselfsh patriotism, and
the unswer rving fidelity to the Constitution and the
principles of American liberty with which 4 bra
| ham Lincoln has discharged under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
spousbiities CT the Presidential Office That we
approve and endorse. as demanded bv the emer-
gency and essential to the presentations Of the
Constitution, the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against It's open and
secret foes Ihatwe approve especially the Proc
| lamation of Emancipation and the employment
as Union soldiers of men heretofore held in sla-
very, and that have full confidence in his de-
termination to carry these and all other conSttu-
tional measures essential to the salvation Of the
country into full and complete effect
HARMONY IN THE NATIONAL COUNCILS.
Resolred, That we deem it essential to the gen
eral welfare that harmony should prevail in the
national councils, and we regard AZ worthy of
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions. and which should characterize
the administration of the Government. Gap
plause
PROTECTION TO OUR SOLDIERS BLACK AND WHITE.
Resolred, That the Government owes to all men
employed in its armies, without regard to distinc-
ton of color the full protection of the laws of war;
and that any violation of these laws or the usages
of civilized nations in time OF war. by the rebels
now in armes, should be made the subject of
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FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
Resolred, That foreign immigration. which in
the past has added so much to the wealth, devel-
opment of resources. ana increase of power to
this nation asylum ofthe oppressed of all nations.
should be tostcred and encouraged by liberal and
Just policy,
THg PACIFIC RAILROAD.
! Resolred, That we are in favor of tho speedy
construction of the pacific Railroad
REDEMPTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.