The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-11
Lon the Ralllmore CenYentIon.

of Colorado, Nevada and Nebraska
from the right of voting That part Of
the majority report that related to un-
contested delegations was adopted.
! Several amendments regarding the
manner of admission Of the Missouri
delegates were rejected The question
! then required on the adoption of the
/ majority report A call for the vote by
! States was made, and resulted in the
unanimous adoption Of the majority re-
ort, admitting the radical delel ion
from Missouri Yeas, 440; ma,
After the admission of the Missouri
delegates proposition was offered as
an amendment by Mr. King, that the
delegates from Tennessee, Virginia,
Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, and all
the territories which the majority re-
port proposed to admit to seats, with
out the right to vote, should have the
right to vote, was put TO the Conven-
ton. Mr. Lane asked fora division of
the question, to vote as to the States
first, and then on the Territories A
econd division was called for, and the
house asked s. vote first as to Tonnes
see having the right to vote. A call for
a vote by States was made and the
House stood-ayes, 80, nays, l53
The Convention next voted as to the
admission of Arkansas and Louisiana,
with the right to vote. The result an
nounced, ayes 800, nays l67 The re-
port Of the Committee on Credentials
was then adopted, as amended
Mr.. Raymond, of New York, from
the Committee on resolutions, reported
the following resolutions
PLATFORM.
ResoZusd That it is the highest duty
of every American citizen, to maintain
against all their enemies, the integrity
of the Union, and the paramount au-
thority of the Constitution, and Laws
of the United States, and that we pledge
ourselves rs Union men, animated by a
common sentiment and aiming at
common object to do everything in our
power to aid the Government in uuel
ling by force of arms the rebellion now
raging against its authority, and in
bringing to punishment, due to their
crimes, therebels anditraitors arrayed
against it. Prolonged applause.
Res0leed, That we approve the deter
mination of the Government of the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, or tn offer any terms of peace.
except such as may be based upon an
unconditional surrender of their hos
tilities and to return to their allegiance
to the Constitution and laws Of the
United States; and that we call upon
the Government TO maintain this posi-
ton, and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor to the complete
suppression of the rebellion, in full re-
lance upon the selfsacrifcing, the pa
triotism, the heroic valor and the un- |
dying devotion of the American people |
to their country and It's free institu- |
tons. Applause.
Rs8ohcd, That as slavery was the |
cause, and now constitutes the strength |
of the rebellion, and as il must be al |
ways and everywhere hostile to the |
principles Of the Republican Govern |
ment, justice, and the national safety, /
demand its utter and complete extirpa- |
ton from the soil of The republic iap- |
plause7 and that we uphold and main. |
tain the acts and proclamation by |
which the Government in its own de |
Tense. has caused death-blow at this |
gigantic evil We are in favor, further |
more, Of such an amendment to the |
to be made by the people
in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit
the existence of slavery within the
limits or Jurisdiction Of the United
States. Applause.
Resoloea, That the thanks OF the
American people are due to the soldiers
and sailors of the army and navy lap
plause, who have periled their lives in
defense of their country and in vindi-
cation Of the honor of the flag; that |
the nation owes to them some perma-
nent recognition of their patriotism
and their yalor, and ample and perma-
nent provision for those of their suryiv-
ors who have received disabling and |
honorable wounds in the service of the
country and that the memories Of
those who have fallen in its defense.
shall be held in grateful and everlasting
Loud applause
Resolrsd, That we approve and APP
plaud the practical wisdom, the unset
fish patriotism, and answering fidelity
to the Constitution and the principles
of American liberty with which .Abra-
ham Lincoln has s charged, under cir
of unparalleled difficulty
the great duties and responsibilities OF
the Presidential Office that we approve
and endorse as demanded by emergen-
cy, and essential to the preservation Of
the nation, and as within the Constitu-
ton; 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
IS Union soldiers of men heretofore
held in slavery. Applause And that
we have full confidence an his determi-
nation to carry that, and all other con-
stitutional measures, essential to the
Of the country, into full and
complete effect
RcSolred, That we deem it essential to
the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in the national councils.
and we regard, as worthy of public con
ience and official trust, those only who
endorse the principles pro
in these resolutions, and which
should characterize the Administration
Of the Government
Resolgcd, That the Government owes
to all men employed in its armies,
without regard TO distinction Of color,
the full protection of the laws of war.
applause, and that any violation of
these laws, of the usages Of civilized !
nations in the time of war, by these
rebels now in arms, should be made
the subject Of full and prompt redress.
Prolonged applause.
Resolrcd That the foreign immigra-
ton, which in the past has added so
much to the wealth and development
Of the resources and increase of power
10 this nation-the asylum OF the OPP
pressed Of all nations-should be fos-
tered and encouraged by liberal and
just policy.
Resolved That we are in favor Of the
speedy construction of the railway to
the Pacific
Resoicsd, That the National faith.
pledged for the redemption OF the pub
lie debt, must be kept inyiolate, and
that for this purpose we recommend
and rigid responsibility in the
public expenditures and vigorous and
lust system of taxation; that Is the
duty Of every loyal State to sustain the
credit and promote the use of the