Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-06-10

any terms ofpeace except such as may be based
upon an unconditional surrender of their hos
| tility, and return of their Just allegiance to
| the Constitution and laws of the United States,
and that we call upon the Government TO mann
tain this position, and TO prosecute the wal
with the utmost possible vigor, to the complete
suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance up
on the sef-sacrifices, the patriotism, the heroic
! valor and the undying devotion of the Ameri.
can people to their country and its free insti-
tutions. [Applause.
ResOlved, That as Slavery was the cause OF
! this rebellion and as it must be always and ev-
erywhere hostile to the principles of Republi-
can Government justice and the national safety
demands its utter end complete extirpation from
the soil of the Republic, [great applause, and
/ that we uphold and maintain the acts and pro-
elamati0n by which the Government in its de-
fense has aimed death blow at the gigantic
evil. We are in favor, furthermore, of such an
amendment to the Constitution, to be made by
the people in conformity with its provisions as
| shall terminate and forever prohibit the exist
ence of Slavery within the limits of the uris-
diction of the United States. EApplause.
RESOLVED That the thanks of the American
people are due to the soldiers of the army and
the Navy, [Applause, who have perrilled Their
lives in defense of their country, and the vindi-
cation of the honor of the flag; that the nation
their patriotism and their valOr, and ample and
permanent provision forthose 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 de-
fense shall be held in grateful and everlasting
remembrances.
ReS0tred, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism and
unswerving fidelity to the Constitution and the
ham Lincoln has discharged, under crcumstan-
ces of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties
and responsibilities of the Presidential office.
That we approve and endorse, as demanded by
the emergency, and essential to the preserva-
ton of the nation, and as within the COnstitu-
ton, the measures and acts which he has adopt
ed to defend the nation against its open and Sc
cret foes. That we approve especially of the
| Proclamation of Emancipation, and the em-
| plOyment of the union men heretofore held in
slavery-[ Applause land that we have full
confidence in his Administration to carry these
and all other Constitutional measures essential
to the salvation of the counsry into full and
complete effect.
ResoLUed, That we deem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
! the National Councils, and we regard as worthy
of public confidence and official trust those on
ly who cordially endorse the principles pro-
claimed in these resolutions, and which should
characterize the administration oil the Govern
ment. Applause
ReSolred, That the Government owes to all
men employed in its armies without regard to
distinction of color full protection of the laws
of war, Applause, and that any violations 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 fuH and prompt
redress. Prolonged Applause.
RESOLVED, That the migration which in the
past has added so much to the wealth and de-
velOpment of the resources and increase ofpow-
er TO this nation, the asylum of the oppressed
of all nations, should be fostered and encOura-
ged by liberal and Just policy,
ReSotred, That we are in favor of the speedy
construction of the Railroad to the Pacific.
ReSOiUed, That the national faith pledged for
the redemption of the public debt must be kept
invioate, and that for this purpose we recon-
mend economy and rigid responsibility in the
public expenditures, and vigorous and just
taxation. That it is the duty of any loyal State
TO sustain the credit and promote the use of the
National Currency.
RESOLVED, That we approve of the position Ia
ken by the Government and that the people OF
the United States can never regard, with indif-
ference, the attemptOf any European power to
overthrow by force, or to supplant by fraud, the
institution of any Republican Government on
the Western Continent-[ Prolonged applause, I
and that they will view with extreme jeal-
Ousy, as menacing to the peace and independ-
ence of this our country, the efforts of any such
power to obtain new footholds for monarchial
Governments, sustained by foreign military
force in near proximity to the United States.
Long and continued applause.
On motion of Bushnell, of Conn.,, the resolu-
tions were adopted by acclamation.
A motion WAS then made that tho houca rro.
ceed at once to nominate for President and Vice
President.
Gen. Cameron, of Pa, offered as a substitute
resolution that Abraham Lincoln and Hanni-
bal Hamlin be declared the unanimous choice OF
the Union party for President and Vice Presi-
| dent. Great cheering and loud calls for divis-
ion of the resolution.
! Mr.. Cresswell, of Md, called for division Of
! the question so as to vote first on that portion
of the resolution declaring Abraham Lincoln
the choice of the Convention as its candidate fol
| the Presidency of the United States.
Mr.. Stevens moved to lay the resolution or
the table. (Great confusion, cheering, and cries
of question.)
| Mr.. Cameron withdrew his resolution and
offered another.
Resolved That Abraham Lincoln be declared
| the unanimous choice of the Union party, as its
nominee for President of the United States.
As the vote was about being taken Mr.. Ray
mond urged that the vote should be taken by
States. That as it had been said there was dis.
position to rush the nomination of Mr.. Lincoln
| through this Convention, and to stife any con-
trary expression of sentiment, such a vote would
carry with it more of power and influence than
the passage of any such resolution.
The proposition was well received. Amidst
much confusion the States were called. The
result was as follows:
! For Mr.. Lincoln-Maine, IA; New Hamshire
| 10; Vermont 10; Massachusetts, "a; Rhode Is.
| land, 8; Connecticut IL New York, 66; New
Jersey, IA; Pennsylvania, 50; Delaware, 6
Maryland, Ia; Louisiana, IA; Arkansas, 10; Ten.
nessee, Is; Kentucky, %; Ohio, AZ; Indiana
| 26; Illinois, 30; Michigan, 16; Wisconsin, l6
Iowa, l6; Minnesota, s; California, 10; Oregon
6; West Virginia, 10; Kansas, 6; Nebraska, 6
| Colorado 6; Nevada, g. Total 497.
For General Grant-Missouri, %.
On motion of Mr.. Hume, of Missouri, the vote
was declared unanimous. The enthusiasm was
immense. The Convention proceeded to vote
| for candidate for Vice President DAME
! Mace, of Indiana, presented the name of An
drew johnson, of Tennessee.
Mr.. Stone, of Iowa, seconded the motion q
Mr.. Cameron offering the name of Hannibal
| Hanlin. Mr.. Tremain, of New York, in behal
of portion of the delegation, presented Danie
| s. Dickinson.
/ The President announced the following names
as being before the Convention: Andrew John
son, of Tennessee; Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine
L. H. Rosseau, of Kentucky; Daniel S. Dickin-
son, of New York.
The House then proceeded TO ballot, and as
the vote proceeded, it was soon apparent that
| Mr.. Johnston, of Tennessee was to be the nom
inee and, before the vote was announced, the va.
rious States, whose votes had been divided, COM
menced changing their vote, and went unani-
mously for johnson, amid great enthusiasm.
The President announced that the next busi-
ness in order was the selection of National
| Committee, and the States were called to name
the same, which was done.
After various resolutions of thanks the Con-
ventiOn adjourned sine die.