Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-20
rHE UNION sTArE cONvENrION.

I
Hon. G. s. Layton, Of Sussex county Vico-
Presidents, Robt. Nj. Black, of New Castle
county, and John woodall, of Kent county
Secretaries, Philip R. Clark. H. W. Draper,
and Edgar NAPLES.
The following resolutions were unani-
mOusly adopted by the Convention:
WHEREAS, We are engaged in an atrocious
civil war brought upon our once happy |
country by the reckless and wicked ambition
of selfish demagogues, and by the acts of the
slaveocracy OF the South, without any just /
cause; and
Whereas, this terr ible contest has involv-
ed the integrity Of the Union formed and
cemented by the blood of our Revolutionary
ancestors, and has periled the life OF the ma
tion ther, fore,
l. Resolved, That it is the duty of every |
man who desires the peace, prosperity and |
happiness of the people, the success Of Free |
Republican Institutions-of all who would |
promote the cause Of humanity, and OF civil, |
political and religious liberty in our coun-
try and throughout the earth, to stand fast
by the Administration Of our Federal Union
in their patriotic and noble efforts to crush
the Rebellion and restore peace to our peo-
pie, and the reunion of all the States.
2. Resolved, That we cordially approve
and endorse the nomination Of Abraham
Lincoln for reelection to the Office of Pres
ident Of the United States of America that
we have implicit confidence in his honesty,
integrity and ability that his past conduct
and present policy assure us that, with the
blessing Of God, this unnatural civil war
will be brought to happy and peaceful is
sue, the Union restored and strengthened
and the wholesome vigor of the laws fully
vindicated.
3. Resolved, That we also cordially en-
dorse andApprove of the nomination Of An
drew Johnson, Of Tennessee, as the candi-
date of the Union party for the office of
| Vice President of the United States that
his past life and patriotic efforts 10 sustain
the integrity of the Union, inspire us with
entire confidence in his honesty and in his
ability TO discharge with fidelity the duties of
the second Office within the gift of the peo-
pie.
A. Resolved, That this wicked civil war
was begun by the Democratic party, who
were guilty Of miserable Mexican Pronun.
ciamento because OF the loss of an election
that if James Buchanan had had the patri-
otism and honesty Of Andrew Jackson, and
had sent into Charleston harbor few YES
sells Of war, with regiment of soldiers. in
the winter OF lS60-6l, the war would have
been prevented, and the people would have
been spared the awful efiusion OF blood and
treasure which have been spent in the de-
fence ofthe national life.
5. Resolved, That ifthe Democratic party
} whilst in power could not preserve peace aud
; maintain the integrity Of the Union they
could not be the means Of restoring n neace
which would be lasting or consistent with
the honor and welfare OF the people, or with
the integrity and nationality of the Union.
q. Resolved, That I'VE are in favor OF
peace in Gods own good time and way" but
we want peace which shall be lasting. and
alike honorable TO our patriotism aud loyal
to the Constitution-which shall secure The
restoration of the Union, by removing and
crushing out eiiectualy the cause of national
j dlscord-Airlcar Slavery, aud which shall
5 devote this glorious country us "a FREQ sol
Q to free people"
!. Resolved, That the people Of the Uni.
tod States owe it to themselves, 10 the caus,
OF justice and Of patriotism, TO re-elect
y Abraham Lincoln to the Office of President
: that, as the clVll war was begun by wicked
men, under his Administration. and becan,,
. of his election, so he shall be honored bv be
5 ing allowed to preside over reunited fire.,
e and happy people.
II 8. Resolved, That the Democratic Chi
d cago Platform, and the letter of George b
Il Mcclellan accepting his nomination ns tb
- Democratic candidate for President, mon
. the disunion of the States and the reeorni
n ton OF the Southern Conleds racy. whic
10 would eatail npon our children all the hol
q rors ofan interminabe war between the fire.
North aud slaye-holding South.
i Q. Resolved, That il hypocritical secessio
y sympathisers complain Of the arrests of trai
tOrous meu which have been made bv tn
= Administration of Mr.. Lincoln of the on
N forcement Of the draft, rendered necessar
"a Tor our preservation as people, and of tn
emancipation of the slaves, as military nj
u cessity, as we'll as an act of Justice to tn
lg slaves, and just retributiOn to the traitor
h of the South, the supporters of George !
of Mcclellan cannot fail to see that he il oh
nOxious to all these objections, in the ARE
" of the members of the Legislature of II
be State Of Maryland, in his urgent advice
as Mr. Lincoln TO enforce the draft and
nd emancipate the slaves of the South as IL IN
itary necessity.
10. Resolved, That we hail the sue cess
's' the Republican party. by increased maio
ID ties, in the States of New Hampshire, 10
n nectlcut, Rhode Island, Oregon, Nermo
as and Maine, and in our own State. as a su
10 and bright augury of brilliant victories
TO the coming elections, fthe triumphant e !,
slt tion of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew j oil
Ity son, of the restoration of peace and of 1
of Union,sand as the glorious triumph of Iii
"a erty, Humanity, Civilization and 'Ohristia
nd ity
-"e IL. Resolved, That the administration
ess Governor Cannon is deserving of the thar
ers oil the loyal people of the State for its ca
ov- est efforts to sustain the National Cover
.u ment, as well as to cOunteract, as far as d
~ sl6le, the dlsloyal acts Of the Legislature
es. II. Resolved, That we heartily coude,
oil the course of the Senators from this State
the disoyal and unworthy of the well known D.,
yal triotism of Delaware and
the l3 Resolved That We rejoice to be Il
;vo to place in contrast with their conduct {
oil our able and patriotic Representative.
ant u. SAiTiIERs ESD, in his honest and hea
18th support oil the Government in its endeay
rts to put down rebellion and treason.
orr ii. Resolved, That the course pursued
the majority OF the Legislature of this ST
he in their prodigal expenditure OF the mi
eir money for the promotion Of partizan end
icb in their efforts to impede the enlistment
hlo troops, by refusing bounties TO volupte
and Offering premiums to prevent vount,
OF ing-in Withholding bounties from mer
Gus color who might otherwise have been CT
ary tied to our qnota Of troops, but who v
driven to other States by the unfriei
:, legislation, which now imposes a hen
ir' burden upon our white citizens-in Ii
the refusal to contribute anything, or TO
Of power the city of Wilmington 10 rinse me
-. to donate assistance to the families of
'y' soldiers-in their refusal to pass rssoluti
No. of thanks to the officers and soldiers ef /
, in State who are Deriilino fhair live, l.;