Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-05-06
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Resolved, That the vindication of the aa-
tioBal honor, and the enforcement of the national
authority against the aggressions of desperate
and wicked dconspiracy, are the only objects which
should noY,nlaim the attention of parties and en-
gage thg Efforts of those who represent the gov
ernment. Until that authority, which is the sll-
preme law of the land is recognized in all its bor-
ders there canEiot and dare not be any terms OF
peace offered to tcaitors Uutil peace ecits un-
qualified and entire submission to the NATIONAL
authority war must be waged while there is an
arm left to strike blow, and dollar ia the ma
tional treasury to subsist soldier -
Resolved, That We heartily endorse the policy
OF the national Administration, and the means EN-
ployed for the suppressien of rebellion, the pun
ishment of traitors at home and abroad; apolicS
which, it carried out, will end in the speedy tri-
umph ofour arms, and the security and permanen-
/ cy of the government
Resolved That We regard the denomination and
election OF Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency as
essential not only to the Complete overthrow OF
The shareholders rebelion but as necessary to the
tu organization and operation of that policy which
alone can secure the future peace and prosperity
7of restored Union. The purity Of his character
the liberality of his views the independence of his
action and the regard which he ever manifests for
justice and right, tit him preeminently for the di-
rection OF the affairs of the nation until its author
ity is recognized received and respected in all the
States OF the American Union.
Resolved, That in response to the sentiment Of
the loyal men of Pennsylvania, and in justice to
tried and faithful public officer the thanks of this
convention are hereby rendered to Andrew g.
Curtin, Governor of the Commonwealth. His
manly defence OF the honor and dignity of the
State his unwayering adherence to its credit, and
his yglant care of It's interests have had their IN
fuence alike upon the political character of its cit
izens, and the prosperity which now marks their
trade and enterprise and demands people high
| est admiration and applause.
! Resolved, That the alacrity with which the Gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania has contributed, through
the aid ef our felow-citizens to the national de-
fence is in keeping with the character Of loyalty
ever borBe by the keystone State. Through the
active energy Of Governor Curtin Pennsylvania
has had the satisfaction of knowing that her State
! flag has toated IN almost every battel fought for
the Union, while no commonwealth has given
more of its material means in aid of the govern
ment than the wise and frugal measures of Andrew
G. Curtin have enabled this State to extend to the
national government.
4 Resolved, That the highest rewards fthe nation
are due to the brave men who are now in the field
4 periling their lives in struggle with base ane
wicked conspiracy, that we will ever hold in CRATE
4 ful recollection the memory Of those who have
1 already persisted IN the fight for the Union, anC
j extend to those who survive to return once more
\ to their homes, the honor which their yalor hal
fairly won, and the peaceful rest which their labor
h so eIninently deserve.
/ Resolved, That we thank the loyal members o
the Legislature for the steady andpersistent cours
+ with which they have maintained the honor anC
credit Of the commonwealth and the stern patriot
ism with which they have resisted the revolution
: ary schemes of the minorities in the Senate an,
2 House The attitude of the majority in botl
branches of the Legislature on the interest ques
Z ton, and on the enfranchsement of the soldier
il was controlled alike by regard for economy an,
determination to recognize the defenders of tn
j Union, kcitizens deserving the highest rank am
franchises while the course of general Legislation
has been such at least as to deserVefor the Legsa
l4ture during the session about to close, our fran
g.approval.
Nh Resolved, That the thanks of the whole peopl
hre due to thegallant men who are now in the lea
Df our armies and that we hold ourselves in read
IS Iness, at moment warning, to second the effort
bf these to render the summer campaign agains
Ereason, the fnalend of the Struggle for the peac
tbf the country and thefuIl recognition of the au
IIhority of the governments all the States.