The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-06-13

(Adop,sds by the Convention At Baltimore 'one o
Resoloed, That tits the highest duty OF ev
ery Americ can citizen to maintain against all
their enemies the integrity Of the Union
and the paramount authority OF the constr,
tution and laws Of the United States; and
that. laying aside all differences OF political
opinions, we pledge ourselves, as Union
men animated by common sentiment and
aiming at a common object, to do every
thing in our power to aid the Government
in oueliing BY force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, and I'D
bringing to the punishment due to thclr
crimes the Rebels and traitors arrayed
against it. 60 o.
Reso7red. That we approve the determi:
nation of the government OF the onteo
States not to compromise with Rebels, or
to offer any terms of peace, except sacn as
nav be based upon an unconditional sur
render of their hostility and we call upon the
Government to maintain this position, and
to prosecute the war with the utmost posi-,
BILE vipor to the complete suppression OF
the rebellion; in full reliance upon the self.
sacrificing patriotism and heroic valor and
the undying devotion of the American PEG
ple to their country and its free lnstltu>
tons. Is Z 81 - T
Resolred, That as slavery was the cause,
and now constitutes the strength oil this re-
bellion, and rs it must be, always and ev'
erywhere, hostile to the principles OF he
publican Government, justice and the ma
tional safety demand its utter and complete
.xtirpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while We uphold and maintain the
Acts and procamatons by which the Gov
eminent in it's own defence, has aimed a
death blow at this gigantic evil, we are in
favor furthermore of such al amendment to
the Constitution, to be made by the people
in conformity with its provisions, as shall
terminate and forever prohibitthe existence
OF Slavery within the limits or the juris-
diction Of the United States.
Resolrsd, That the thanks of the Ameri'
can people are due to the soldiers aud sail
ors of the army aud navy who have perlled
their lives in defence of their country and
in vindication of the honor Of the flag; that
the naticn owes to them some permanent
recognition Of their patriotism and their
valor. and ample and permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have recelv
ell disabling and honorable wounds in the
service of the country; and that the memo
RES of those who have fallen in its defence
shall be held in grateful and everlasting re
membrance.
Rssolved, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselhsh patriot
ism and tho answering fidelity to the Con
stitution and the principles of American
liberty with which Abraham Lincoln has
discharged, under circumstances Of unpar-
slleled difficulty, the great duties and res
sponsibilities of the Presidential office; that
re approve and endorse, as demanded by
the emergency and essential to the preser-
yation of the nation and as within the pro-
visions of the Constitution, the measures
and acts which he has adopted to defend
the nation against its open and secret foes;
that we approve especially the Proclamation
of Emancipation, and the employment as
Union soldiers of men heretofore held in
Slavery, and that we have full confidence In
bis determination to carry out these and all
other Constitutional measures essential to
the salvation of the country with full and
complete effect.
Resolred, That we deem it essential to the
general vel fare that harmony should pre-
vail in the National Councils, and we re-
card as worthy of public confidence and of
fetal trust those only who cordially endorse
the principles proclaimed in these resolu-
items and which should characterize the ad
ministration of the Government.
Resoloed, That the Government owes to
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gard to distinction Of color the full protec'
ton of the laws of war, and that any vlola>
ton of these laws, or the usages of civilized
nations in time of war, by the Rebels now
in arms, should be made the subject OF
prompt and full redress.
Resolred, That foreign immigration, which
in the past has added so much to the
wealth, developmentof of resources and i'm
crease of power to this nation, the asylum
of the oppressed Of all nations, should be
fostered and encouraged by liberal and
just policy.
ReSoired, That we are in favor of the
speedy construction of the railroad to the
Pacific.
Resolped, That the National faith pledged
for the redemption of the public debt, must
be kept inviolate, and that tor this purpose
We recommend economy and rigid response
bility in the public expenditures, and
vigorous and just system of taxation; that
it is the dnty of every loyal State to sus>
tain the credit and promote the use Of the
National currency.
Rssolred, That we approve the position
taken by the Government that the people
of the United States can never regard with
indifference the attempt of any European
Power to overthrow by force or to supplant
by fraud the institutions of any Republican
Government on the Western Continent,
and that they will view with extreme jeal>
ousy, as menacing to the peace and inde>
pendence of their own country, the efforts
of any such power TO obtain new footholds
for Monarchical Governments, sustained by
foreign military force, in near proximity TO
the United States,