Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-05-04

swore TO support, pure; and the hw he vas
pied ged To enforce, ,invioiate; so far as his aU-
thority extended and his official power could
be welded. In the first struggle for inde-
pendence. our fathers could not have been
prouder OF Washington, than are we, in
tins our struggle Tor a more perfect indie
pendence, proud OF Abraham Lincoln. The
future viii enchance the greatness and glory
which cluster around him in the present
hour And if we. Robly striving for eauita-
BILE principle and free Government, can Sc
cure the services Of Abraham Lincoln in the
Presidential chair for another term. we viii
be conterrlng the greatest possible boon up
on posterity, by securing the eternal perpet-
uation of a free Government. 70 this ehd
we invoke the cooperation of our fellow
citizens Of this and the other loyal States
We ask all true men 70 join with US ius usecur-
ing, not the mere triumph OF party, og the
continuation of the rule of a man-but the
success of principe-the vindication of d
heaven horn, God-iDspired right that the
life Of the Republic may be prolonged, the
hope OF the world once more be animated,
and the down-trodden OF al countries and
climes filled with joy and gladness
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLVED. That the vindication of The ma
| tional h"n"r, and the enforcement of the
,i"nal authority, against the aggressions of
desperate aud wicS ed conspiracy, are the on.
y objects which should now claim the at;en-
tiun OF parties and engage the efforts Of these
who represent the government. Until that
authority which j. The snpreme Iaw of The land
is recognized in ali it's borders. there cannot
and dare not he any terms of peace offered TO
| traitors. Until peace ritits unqualified and
| entire submission TO the na;iun.I authority.
war mnst he waged while there ~ an arm |, fl
TO strike blow, and dollar in lfc national
ire isury 10 suasist soldier.
RESOLVED, That we heartily endorse the
policy oi the Natinnal Administered ion and
rhe means employed for the suppression ..f re-
hclion, ;he punishment # traitors at home
and abroad policy which, il carried out,
vii ED IN tie speed triumph ot uur arms
and the security and permanenry Oi The Gov
ernment.
RESOLVED. That We regari the re-nnmiEa.
i'en aud election OF Abraham Lincoln to The
Presidency as essentia! not o.iy 10 The com
plete overthrow of thr Shareholders rebellion
but as necessary TO the full organic alton and op-
"ratloh 81 THAI policy WHICH alone c.In secure
the future peace and prdsprr,iy of Il rrs'orvd
Union. The purit, al irs character .tii, hber-
aity Of his views, the inGe pendrrco OF
his sctIon, ami the rcgart, which ho ever
maniiesis tor iusfice and rght, I'll hlm pre-
cmineptS Vfur fhr direction OF the affairs
of the nation. until its authority Is recognized
received aud respected III sil i;r States al the
American Union.
RESOLVED, That. in response to tbc srnti.
ment ot the loyal men OF Peunsylrania, aud
III justice TO tried aud faith fui public officer,
The thanks of this convention ,rt hetss',v ten
dered tn Andrcw e. Curtin. Governor OF The
Commonwealth. His manly aeiencs OF the
hoaor and dignity oi the State, his uuwaser
ing adherence to its credit. and his vigitsnt
care of its interests, have had their influence
alike upon the political character of us CHI:
Zens. and the prosperity which. nov marks
fheir trade and enterprise, and demands
peoples highest admiration aud applause.
RESOLVED, That The aiacrity with which the
Governor of PennsyivsaIs has contributed,
through the aid OF oar fellow citizens, to the
National defence, is III keeping with the CHAR
acter Of loyalty ever hGrne hy the Keystone
State. Through the aciiye energy OF Govern
or Curtin. Pennsytvauia i.ss hsd The sstirAc
rion Of seknow ier2ing that her State Il ig has
fioated IN almost every battle iUugnt for ite
Union, while no Commonwealth has given
more OF its material means III aid Of 'he Gov
ernment HAN that which the wise and fTIg-l
measures nt 3rdcw G. Curtin have euapi-d
this State 10 extegG 80 tie National Govern
mrnt.
RESOLVED. That the highest rrw ,rds OF the
nation due 10 the brave men who Dow
in the field periiing their lises in struggle
with base miia wicked conspiracy that We
will ever hold in grateinl Tecoilection the
in the fight TOR the Union. and extend TO those
who survive to return once more to their
homes, the honor which their " dior has fairly
won, and the peaceful rest which their labors
so eIninently deserve.
RESOLVED, That We thank the loyal mem
bers Of The Legislature iurthc steady and per
sistent course vtIii which 5.ler nave Inaintaiu-
ed the honor and credit of the Commonwealth,
| and the stern patriotism with which ibey also
resisted the revolutionary schemes of the mi
nofitIes in the Senate shd HeHse. The Att
tuie of the majority in both branches of the
| Legislature uu the interest question and on
the enfranchisement of The SO ld!er. was con
troiled alike by regard Tor economy and
dcierm inaIion to recognize in the defenders
OF the Union. citizens deserving the highest
rauk and franchises while the course .! gen
era legislation has been such at least as To de-
serve for the Legislature during the session
ahout 10 clqS-. our frank approval.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of the whole
people ate due TO the gallant who are
now IN The lead OF our armies, and that we
hold ourselves in readiness, at moments
warning, to second the efforts Of these TO ren
der the summer campaign agansI treason,
the iHii end ni the struggle for the peace of
the country and the inii recognition "f the
authority OF the government in all the St,tes.
The reading OF the foregoing address and
resolutions was frequently Interrupted by the
heartltSu alfDlause: Enu tiley were adopted
without dissenting voice, amid the warm
est demonstrations of enthusiasm.
Eloquent speeches were then made By
Hon ST. g. Lowry, OF Erie, Hon. 4. Il.
Mcclure, of Franklin, VIM B. Mann, Esq,
of Philadelphia, Hon Wayne Mcfeagh, of
Chester county, Hon w. w. Keteham, of
Luzerne county, Hon. Linn Bartholomew
and James II. Campbell, OF Schuy.kill
county.