Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-06-24
Baltimore Convention.

feu Unanimously ~ tu6 ihtS t'oi''''"i y
Convention;
-Resoloc9, That It is the highest duty
OF every American citizen to maintain
against all their enemies the integrity Of
the Union and the paramount authority
of the Constitution and the laws Of the
United States and that laying aside all
differences and political opinions, we
pledge ourselves as Union men, animat-
ed by common sentiment, and aiming
at a common object 10 do everything in
our power to aid the Government in
queling by force of arms the Rebellion
now raging against its authority, and in
bringing to the punishment due to their
crimes the Rebels and traitors arrayed
against it.
Resoiued, That we approve the deter
mination 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
unconditional surrender" Of their hos
tility and a return to their just allegiance
to the Constitution and laws Of the Unit
ed States, and that we call upon the
Government to maintain this position and
So prosecute the war with the utmost
possible vigor to the complete suppression
OF the Rebellion, in full reliance upon
the self-sacrifces, the patriotism, the he
roic valor and undying devotion of the
American people to their country and
its free institutions.
Res0lved, That as Slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength
of this Rebellion, and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile TO the prin-
ciples Of Republican Government, justice
and the national safety demand its utter
and complete extirpaiion from the soil OF
the republic (applause,) and that we up
hold and maintain the acts and procla-
nations by which the Government, III
lbs own defence, has aimed a death blow
at this gigantic evil. We are in favor
furthermore, Of such an amendment to
the Constitution, to be made by the peo-
pie in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit the
existence of Slavery within the limits of
or the jurisdiction Of the United States.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the
American people are due to the soldiers
and sailors Of the army and navy Zap
plause) who have periled their lives in
defence of their country, and in vindica-
ton Of the honor of the Flag; that the
nation owes to them some permanent re-
cognition of their patriotism and their
valor, and ample and permanent ProgiN
sion for those of their survivors who have
received disabling and honorable wounds
in the service of the country; and that
the memories of those who have fallen in
its defense shall be held in grateful and
everlasting remembrance.
Resolped, That we approve and ap>
plaud the practical wisdom, the unselish
patriotism and answering fidelity to the
Constitution and the principles Of Amer
lean Liberty with which Abraham Lin.
coin has discharged, under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty, the great du,
ties and responsibilities Of the Presiden-
tai Office that we approve and indorse,
as demanded by the emergency and es-
seuual to the preservation of the nation,
and as within he Constitution, the meas |
ures and acts which he has adopted TO
defend the nation against its open and
secret foes; that we approve especially
the Proclamation of Emancipation, aud
the employment as Uaion soldiers Of men
heretofore held in Slavery; and that
we have full confidence in his determi-
nation to carry these and all other con-
measures essential to the
salvation of the country into iuil and /
effect.
ReSolUed, That we deem it essential 10
the general welfare that harmony should
prevail in the National councils, and we
regard as worthy Of public confidence
and official trust those only who cordially
indorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should char
acterize the administration of the Gov
ReSolved, That the Government owes
% all men employed in its armies, with
out regard to distinction of color, the full
protection Of the laws Of war (applause)
and that any violation Of these laws or
Of the usages of civilized nations in the
time of war by the Rebels now in arms
should be made the subject of fall and
prompt redress.
ResolUsd, That the foreign emigration
which in the past has added so much to