Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-06-03
Resolutions Adopted at the State
Convention.

The following resolutions were report.
ed and adopted unanimously at the recent
Convention at Burlington, amid much
applause, especially those relating to
President Lincoln, viz:
ReSolved, That while three years Of
bloody experience have taught US that
the power Of this atrocious rebellion, was
far greater inan man could conceive of
when it broke out, they have taught US,
and the nations of the earth also, the
transcendant power of free government
like our own and have brought to light
the exbaustless energy and resources of
people whose birthright is liberty aud
justice for all and with whom honest la
Dor is held in honor.
Resolved, That with the full appre-
citation of The cost, the sacrifices, and
the unutterable horrors of this war, we
yet accep: it as one of the terrible nee
essities which the providence of God
through the mad ambition Of slave
holders and their advocates, has i'm
posed upon the nation for its discipline,
and for its publication by the utter ex.
tinction CT human slavery and serfdom,
a necessity 10 be met heroically, 10 be
borne patiently and hopefully a contest
never 10 cease, until equal and impartial
liberty shall be proclaimed throughout
all the land to all the inhabitants thereof
and the whole nation be re tored again
to union, and shall attain to better Lbs
erty under free constitution and the
protecting forces Of the one free flag.
Res0(oed, That we rejoice that the day
has come when the ranks of the armies
Of the nation are as free to the black
man and the man of mixed blood as 10
the purely white man, and on equal terms
as to pay and treatment, and we rejoice
that the trial on many a fiercely fought
field has taught those who formerly re-
fused to believe it, that bravery depends
not upon the color of mans skin, bu.
upon the manly soul that is within him.
ReSoived, That while we recognize
and do honor TO the brave soldiery OF the
Union armies from whatever State thew
may have come, and on whatever bloody
field their valor and fidelity has been
shown, our bosoms naturally swell with
deepest emotion as we think of the I'M
tllnching courage and endurance Of our
own noble Nermonters. The memory
OF the fallen in their country's cause will
be ever honored by those who survive
them in the field or at home, or by those
who shall live hereafter. We sympa-
thize deeply with the mourning relatives
of those who have fought their last fight,
we pledge to our wounded now and at all
times the fullest succor and alienation Ia
our power. To those who with thin but
unwavering ranks yet stand in the face
of the enemy TO maintain the honor of
Vermont and the glory and supremacy
OF the starry banner, we extend our
thanks and praise and pledge them our
heartiest encouragement and support.
ReSOtued, That we have an abiding
confidence in the sterling honesty and
common sense, the sagacity, the states
ability and devoted patriotism
Of our President, Abraham Lincoln
who if he do not attempt TO control events,
is yet wise enough to be instructed by
hem, to follow the leadings of Provi-
lence and TO obey the impulses of the
people; and that we will heartily sus-
ain him and his administration in his eff
orts to crush the rebellion and the cause
If the rebellion, and to restore the nation
o union and an assured peace.
RESOLVED, That the choice of the peo-
de Of Vermont for President of the Uni
ed States for the next term is that man
If the people, Abraham Lincoln.
ReSotUe6, That we recommend to the
'oters of this State, the ticket for State
Ulcers this day put in nomination and
hedge for it our hearty and undivided
Import.