Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-06-11

the Constitution, to Be made BY the peo-
pie in conformity With its provisions, as
shall terminate gnd forever prohibit the
existence Of slavery, within The limits or
the Jurisdiction Of the United States.
Applause.
Il T. RssoIsed, That the thanks Of the
American people are dae to the soldiers
and sailors Of ihe army and navy, Zap
piause who hare perilsd their lives In
defense Of their country and in xindiea-
ton Of the honor Of the flag, that the
nation owes 70 them some permanent
recognition Of their patriotism aud their
valor, and ample and permanent provi-
sion for those Of their survivors who have
received disabling aud honorable wcnnds
in the service OF the country, and shat
the memories Of those Who have fallen
ia its defense shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance. Load
applause.
s. i2ssolred, That We approve azd
applaud the practical wisdom, the IN
selfish patriotism and unswerving 6dsl-
ity to the Constitution and the principles
Of American liberty, with which Abra-
ham Lincoln has discharged, under cir
eumstances Of unparalleled difficulties.
The great duties and responsibilities Of
the Presidential Office; that we approve
aa1 ineo 50, as demanded By the emer-
geney, and essential TO the preservation
Of the nation, and Is within the Consti.
tuition, the measures and acts which be
has adopted to defend the nation against
open aud secret foes; especially the
Proclamation Of Emancipation, and en-
plOyment as Union soldiers of men here
.ofore held ia slaYery--(ApplAasel l--and
that We have fall confdeuce in lis de-
termination 20 carry these and aIl other
constitutional measures, essengial 10 the
salvation Of the country, into full and
complete effect
8. Rssolued, That we deem il essen
tial to the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in tho naaional councils,
and We regard IS worthy Of public con-
fdenee and official trust, those only, who
cordially indorse the principles proela NJ
ed in these resolutioas, and which sho0ld
characterize the administration of the
Government (Applaussl ass alssr
7. Rssoleed, That the Government
owes TO all men employed in It's armies,
withous regard 10 distinction Of color,
the fell protection OF the Laws Of war.
lApplsuse. Aud that any violation Of
these lass and u the usagss Of civilized
nations in the time Of var By the rebels
nov in arms, should be made the sub
jeet of full and promrt redress Pro
longed applause
& Resolped, 1hst tie foreign inmi.
grafton which ia The past has added 30
much 10 the wealth and dssslopmens Of
the resources and increase Of power 10
this nation, The asylum Of the oppressed
Of all nations, shosld be foatered and en-
couraged BY ; liberal and Just policy.
o. Resolped, That We are 10 fayor Of
the speedy construction Of the railroad
to the Pacific.
10. Rssofred, That the national faith
Is pledged for the redemption Of tbs
public debt, and must be kept inviol&ts.
and thai for this purpose We recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the
public expenditures, and vigorous and
Just system of taxation. That il is the
duty Of every loyal State to sustain the
credit and promote the use Of the nAtioa-
al currency. Applause z
IL. RssolVed, That we approve ths|
position taken By the Government, that
the people of the United States can
never regard with indifference the At
tempt Of any European power 10 over
throw by force, or TO sapplant BY fraud,
the institutions Of any republican gov-
ernment on the Western Continent Ipro-
longed applausel, and that they will
view with extreme Jealousy, a. menaeing
to the peace aud Independence OF this
our couHtry, the efforts OF any sash
power to obtain new footholds for mon-
archical governments, sustained By
foreign military force, in near proximity
to the United States. Long continued
applause.
On motion Of Mr.. Bushnell, Of Conn.,
the resolutions were adopted by secla-
nation.
A motion was then made that the
House proceed NJ once 70 nominate for
President and viee-Presideht
General Cameron, Of Penn, offered as
a substitute = resolution that Abraham
Lincoln and Hannibal Hamhn be de-
clared the unanimous choice Of the
Union party for President and Vice
President Great cheering, and loud
calls fos a division OF the resolution
Mr.. Creswsll, Of Maryland, called for
a division of the question so as to vote
first on that portion Of the resolution de-
claring Abraham Lincoln the unaui.
nous choice Of tho Convention as lie
candidate for the Presidency OF the
United States.
Mr.. Stevens, Of Pennsylvania, moved
that the resolution be laid on the table.
LGreat confusion, cheering, and cries Of
question.
Mr. Cameron withdrew bis resolution,
and offered another resolution, that
Abraham Lincoln be declared the unAni-
nous choice Of the Union party as It's
nominee for President of the United
States e
As the vote was about to be taken, Mr.
Raymond urged that the vote should be
taken By States; thasss il had been said
there vas disposition to rush the uomi-
nation Of Mr.. Liaeolu through this Con-
vention, aad to stiae any contrary ex-
preston of sentiment, such vote would
/ carry with il more Of power and infu-
enes than the passage Of any such rsso-
l luton.
The proposition was well received
/ Amidst much confusion the States were
called. ~ satA
The result wss as follows:
For Mr.. Lincoln: Maine, IA; New
/ Hampshire, 10; Vermont 10 Massaeh-
usetts, 3: Rhode Island, s; Connect
cat, Il; New York, 66; New Jersey, II;
Pennsylyania, So Delaware, 6; Mary
land, IA: Louisiana, Il; Arkansas, 10
Tennessee, Is; Kentucky, % Ohio, 42
Indiana, 26; Iowa, Is; Minnesota, s
Illinois, - Michigan, ls; Wisconsin
Is; California, 10; Oregon, 8; Wes
Virginia, l9 Kansas. s; Nebraska, 8
Colorado, g.; Nevada, 6. Total, 497.
For Gen Grant--Missouri, q