Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-06-09
REPUBLICAN CoNvEN.

proceedings of the National Con yention at Bal
timore closed, Mr.. Raymond, from the COM
mittee on resolutions, made a report, which
was read, as follows: ~ ..
e Resolred, /, That 1t 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 laws Of the United States; and that, laying
aside all differences and political opinions, we
pledge ourselves, as Union men, animated by a
common sentiment, and aiming at, a common
object, to do everything in our power to aid
the Government in quelling, 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
Resoissd, 3, That we approve Il itAe determine.
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 return to their first allegiance to
and that we cali, upon the Government to
maintain their position, and to prosecute the
war with the utmost possible yigor, to the COM
plete suppression of the rebellion, in full reIi-
aEce upon the self sacrificing patriotism, the
heroic valor, and the undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and It's free
Resolred,I3, That as slavery was the cause ,and
now Constitutes the strength Of this rebellion,
and 1t must be, always and eyeryw here, hos
tile TO The principles of'republi can government,
and complete extirpation from the soil Of the
Republic, Tremendous cheering, lasting some
moments, the Convention rfsing1 and that
while we uphold and maintain the acts and
proclamations by which the government in
its own defence, has aimed death blow at this
gigantic evil, we are in favor, furthermore, Of
such an amendment to the Constitutional to be
made by the people in conformity with its pro-
visions, as shall terminate and forever pro-
hibit the existence of slavery within the limits
or the jurisdiction Of the United States. lCon-
finr1o 1oA ond NavNkv HNr xx.Na
Resoirsd. 4, That the thanks Of the American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors Of the
Army and Navy who have perilled their lives
infdefence OF their country and In vindicating
the honor of its flag; that the nation owes to
them some permanent recognition of their pa.
trlottsm and their valor, and ample and per-
manent pro vision 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
defence shall be held in grateful and lasting
remembrance. '.# =
RESOLVED, 5. That we approve and applaud
the PRACTICAL wisdom, the unsel6sh patriot
ism, and the uEswerving fidelity to the Con-
stltutlon,' and the principles OF American lib
has discharged, under lcircums tances OF un-
paralleled difficulty,I the great duties and re.
sponsibilities Of the Presidential Office; that
we approve and endorse as demanded by the
emergency, and essential to the preser yatien
, OF the nation, and as within the provisions of
the Constitution, the meas ures and acts whi ch
he has adopted to defend the nation against It's
open and secret foes; that we approve especial
ly the proclamation OF emancipation, and the
employment as Union soldiers of men hereto.
fore held in slavery (loud appIa4se1; and that
we have full confidence in his discrimination
to carry these and all other constitutional meas.
ures essential to the elevation of the country
intofull and complete effect. FAppl&use "Three
's ReselSsd 8, Thas we deem it essential to,she
general welfare that harmony shall prevail In
the national councils, and we eregard as worthy
OF public confidence and official trust those
only whe cordially endorse the principles pro-
claimed in these resolutions, and which should
characterize the administration Of the Govern
Rssolpsd, !, That the Government owes to All
men employed in its armies, without regard to
distinction OF color, the full protection of the
laws OF, war, and that any violation of those
laws or OF the usages of civilized nations in
time OF war by the rebels now In arms should
be made the subject of prompt and full re-
dress loud applause. - 4 -.
ReSolced, g, That foreign immigration, which
in the past has added so mucn TO the wealth,
development of resources, and increase OF
power OF this nation, the asylum Of the op-
{ pressed Of all nations, should be fostsred and
encouraged by a liberal and Just policy. =
ResoLred,9, That we are in favor of the speedy
construction Of tie railroad tothe Pacific coast.
Resolced, 10, That the national faith nledosd
for the redemption of the national debt must be
keptinviolate [applausel and that for this pur.
pose we recommend economy and rigid re.
vigorous and just system of taxation, and that
it is the duty Of every loyal State to sustain the
credit and promote the usetof national curren-
Resolcsa, II, That we approve the position
taken BY the Government that the people of the
United States can never regard with indiffer-
ence the attempt of any European Power [cr.es
OF agood!a and cheers to overthrow by force,
or to supplant by fraud, the institutions of any
republican government on the Western cont.
, nent, f1oud cheersI and that they will view
nit CNnl oil ao.,~
peace and independence of their own country.
the efforts OF any such power to obtain new
footholds for morarchical governments, sus-
tanned by foreign military force, in near PROV.
unity to the United States. loud cheers. =
The resolutions were adopted by acclama.
ton. --. N
A motion WAS then made to proceed to a
nomin alton, when Mr.. Cameron, of Pa, pre-
sented paper to the Secretary, which he pro.
ceeded to read, as follows: 5f'9 ~
ResoIeed, That Abra ham Lincoln, OF Illinois
tFocferOus cheeringl -'.' ..-.
po The Seeretary.-lf only one of those gentle
men would halloa at a time, / can make m yself
heard, perhaps; but, indeed, Il cannot when
,s1Iene Meaeain commenced the reading of the reso-
3 . Resoloed, That Abraham Lincoln. of Illinois,
BE- declared the choice Of the Union party for
the candidate, for Vice President of the same
party. [Gries of "No, no."I u, a72 paf.
Mr.. Creswell, of Maryland.-I call for a di.
mr.. Stone, OF Iowa.-I move to lay the reso-
luton on the table. -.-..--t
The question being put, the motion was car.
rfed. - .' .a y Hl7 -
: Mr.. Stone-I now move that Abraham Lin.
coin, of Illinois, be declared the unanimous
choice of this convention for President. (Vo-
nciferous applause.] dilif Ai ..fr 5s-.r a.
MIR. Stevens, OF fFennsylvania.--I call for a
vote by States. .diel saaI
fCries Of 9 q uestion !pq.. @ uestionl' ."Lers
vote ?' 1.'Hurrah for sOld Aben" "&c.l 4
The gentleman is too late; the vote has been
had and announced. r." H. ID.
0(Mr. Stevens.--I< made my call before the
vote was declared, but owing to the uni
.versal enthusiasm, the chair did not perhaps
hear me, ~ fol #SIEs '-.@- ..f-aH r.
The President.-Does the gentleman from
Pennsyl yania insist on the roll? ~
OMr Stevens-I do, sir. [Crfes Of "Call the |
roll 90 and ssno, nc" r. -
The PrssidenteThe secretary will proceed,
to call the roll. G = = al 1'IF Ir
Covering the whole subject; and hope you |
will say tits in order. b.
The President-The chair is of the impres. |
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