Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-06-16

except such az ma, be based upon an unconditon-
al alsurrcndcr of their hostility, and return to their
just allegiance to the Consiitut and laws of the
United States: and that We call upon the Govern
ncent TO maintain this position and to prosecute the
war with the utmost possible vgor, to the complete
suppression Of the rebellion, in full reliance upon
the selfsacriees, the patriotism the heroic valor
and the undying devotion Of the American PEOPLE
to their country and its free institutions. Ap-
plause.l
Resoired. That as slavery was the cause and now
constitutes the strength of the rebellion and as it
must be always and every where hostile to the
principles Of republican government, justice and
the national safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AID COM
fLErE ExTIRPxTioN FROM THE SOIL. OF THE REPuB
Lie; faI pIausel and that we hold and maintain the
arts and proclamation by which the government,
in its own defence, has aimed death blow at this
gigantic evil; and We in FAVOR furthermore, OF
such an amendment to the constitution, to be made
by the peoplei in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence
of slavery within the limits uristion of the Uni
ted States.
Resolued, That the thanks of the American peo-
pie due to the soldiers and sailors of the army
and the navy, (appausel who have periled their
lives in defense of their country and in vindication
of he honor of the hig. That the nation owes to
them some permanent recognition OF their patriot
ism and valor, and ample and permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis
abling 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
everlasting remembrance. fLoud applause
Resolped, That we approve and applaud the prac-
tical wisdom, the unsefsh patriotism, and nm
swervng fidelity to the Constitution, and the prin
ciples ef American liberty with which Abraha m
Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances of
unparalleled difficulty the great duties and rcspon-
sibilities o the Presidential office. That we ap-
prove and endorse, as demanded by the emergen-
CIV, and essential TO the preservation of the nation,
and within the Constitution. the measures and
acts which he has adopted to defend the nation
against its open and secret foes; that we approve
especially of the Proclamation of Emancipation,
and the employment as Union soldiers of mer
heretofore held in slavery, [applause.] and that We
have full confidence in his determination to carry
these and all other constitutional measures essen
tial to the salvation of the country into full and
complete effect.
Resolred, That we deem it essential to the gen
eral welfare that harmony should prevail in the
national councils. and we regard as worthy of pub
lie confidence and official trust those and only those
who cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration of the Government lAp-
plause.
Resolved, That the Government owes to all men
employed in its armies, without regard to distinc
ton of color, the full protection Of the laics Of rar,
applause, and that any violations of these laws
OF the usages of civilized nations in the line of
war, by the rebels now in arms, should be made
the subject Of full and prompt redress tProloDg
cd applause
ResoIucd, That the foreign emf grafton, which. In
the past, has added so much to the wealth and de-
velopmcnt of resources and increase OF power to
this nation. the asylum Of the oppressed of all ma
tons, should be fostered and encouraged by a lib
eral and just policy
Resolced, That we are in favor of the speedy
construction of the railroad 30 the Pacific
Rcsoired, That the national faith pledged for
the redemption of the public debt must be kept in
violate, and that for this purpose We recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public ex-
tcn. That it is the duty of every loyal State to
sustain the credit and promote the use of the ma
tonal currency. (Applause. aa
Resolred, That We approve the position taken by
the Government, that the people of the United
States can new regard with indifference the at
tempt of any European power to overthrow by
force, or to suppant by fraud the institutions OF
any republic an government on the Western Cont
nent, prolonged appanse,l and that they will
view with extreme jealousy. as menacing to the
peace and independence of this country. the
efforts of any such power to obtain new foot holds
for monarchical governments, sustained by TO
reign military force. in near proximity to the Uni
ted States. Long and continued applause.l
On motion Of Mr.. Bushnell, Of Conn,
the resolutions were adopted by acclama-
tion.
The house then proceeded to ballot for
Vice President. AS the vote proceeded
IL was soon apparent that Mr.. johnson.
Of Tennessee, was to be the nominee, and
before the vote was announced the various
States whose votes had been divided, COM
menced changing their vote and went
unanimously for johnson. amid great en-
thusiasm. - 80
The Chair announced that the next bu-
siness in order was the election of Ma
tional Committee, aRi the States were
called to name the same, which was done.
After various resolutions of thanks, the
Convention adjourned sine die. asm