The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-10-12

On the TN OF June, 1904, the Republican
National Convention assembled at Balti-
more, and the following resolutions were
reported by the late Henry J. Raymond,
and adopted unanimously:
Mr.. Raymond IN. ", from the Com
mittee on Resolutions, reported the iol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the highest duty
OF every American citizen to maintain
against all their enemies the integrity OF
the Union and the paramount authority
of the Constitution and the laws of the
United States; and that, laying aside all
differences aud political opinions, we
pledge ourselves as Union men, animat-
ed by a common sentiment, and aiming
at a common object, to do everything in
our power to aid the Government in
quelling by force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, and in
bringing to the punishment due to their
crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
against it. Prolonged applause
Resolved, That we approve the deter
mination of the Government of the Uni.
ted States not to compromise with reb-
els, or to offer any terms OF peace, ex-
cept such as may be based upon an "un-
conditional surrender" of their hostility
and a return to their just allegiance 10
the Constitution and laws Of the United
States; and that we call upon the Gov
ernment to maintain this position and to
prosecute the war with the utmost posi-
bic vigor to the complete suppression ~
the rebellion, in full reliance upon the
selfsacri6ces, the patriotism, the heroic
valor aud the undying devotion of the
American people to their country and
its free institutions. Applause.
Resolved, That as slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength
of this rebellion, and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the prin-
ciples OF Republican Government, justice
and the National safety demand its ut
ter and complete extirpation from the
soil of the Republic [applausel and that
we uphold and maintain the acts and
proclamations by which the Government
in its own defense has aimed a death
blow at this gigantic evil. We are in ia
vor, furthermore, OF such an amendment
to the Constitution, to be made by the
people in conformity with its provisions,
as shall terminate and forever prohibit
the existence of slavery within the linn
its or the jurisdiction of the United
States. Applause.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
American people are due To the soldiers
and sailors OF the army and the navy ap-
plause who have periled their lives in
defense OF their country, and in vindica-
tion OF the honor OF the Flag; that the
Nation owes TO them some permanent
recognition OF theirpatrIoIism aud their
valor, and ample and permanent provis-
ion for those OF their survivors who have
received disabling and honorable wounds
in the service OF their country; and that
the memories of those who have fallen
In its defense shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance. Loud
applause
Resolved, That we approve and APP
plaudthe practical wisdom. the unselfsh
patriotism and the unswervlug fidelity
TO the Constitution and the principles oil
American liberty with which Abraham
Lincoln has discharged. under circum.
stances of unparalleled difficulty, the
great duties and responsibilities OF the
Presidential office; that We approve and
indorse, as demanded by the emergency
and essential to the preservation OF the
Nation, and as 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 the Proclamation of Emanci-
patton, and the employment as Union
soldiers of men heretofore held in slave
ry [applause and that we have full con
fidence in his determination to Garry
these and all other constitutional meas
ures essential to the salvation of the
country into full and complete effect.
Resolved, That we deem it essential to
the general welfare that harmony should
prevail in the National council, and we
regard as worthy OF public confidence
and official trust those only who cordial
ly indorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should
characterize the administration of the
Government. lApplause.
Resolved, That the Government owes
to all men employed in its armies, with
out regard TO distinction of color, the
full protection Of the laws OF war ap-
plausel and thIt any violation OF those
laws or OF the usages OF civilized Nations
in the time OF war by the rebels now in
arms should be made the subject of full
and prompt redress. Prolonged ap-
plause.
Resolved, That the foreign emigration
which in the past has added so much to
the wealth and development of resourc-
es and increase of power to this Nation,
the Asylum of the oppressed of all Ma
tions, should be interested and encour-
aged by liberal and just policy.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF the
speedy construction of the railroad to
the Pacific.
Resolved That the National faith
pledged for the redemption OF the pub
lie debt must be kept inviolate, and that
for this purpose we recommend econo-
my and rigid responsibility in the public
expenditures, and vigorous and just
system of taxation; that it is the duty OF
any loyal State to sustain the credit and
promote the use OF the National curren-
cy. Applause
Resolved, That we approve the posi-
ton taken by the Government that the
people OF the United States can never
regard with indifference the attempt oi
any European Power to overthrow 10y
force or to supplant by fraud the institu
tions of any Republican Government on
the Western Continent prolonged APP
plause |, and that they will view with ex
treme jealousy, as menaclng to the peace
and Independence OF this our country
he efforts OF any such Power to obtain
new footholds TOR monarchical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military
force in near proximity to the United
States. Long continued applause
The reading Of the report elected the
widest outbursts of enthusiasm, especi-
ally the emancipation and anti slavery
sentiments enunciated.
The mention OF the name of Abraham
Lincoln was received with tremendous
cheering, the whole house rising and
waving hats and handkerchiefs.
On the both of July of the same yea