Year: 1864




every American citizen TO maintain against all
their enemies the integrity of the Union and the
paramount authority of the Constitution and laws
of the United States; and that. laying aside all
differences and political opinions we pledge our.
selves, rs Union men, animated by common
sentiment and aiming at a common object, 10 do
everything in our power 10 aid the Government
in Queling 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 armed against it.


.. Reso!red That we approve the determin-
alton of the Government of the United States not
to compromise with the rebels, or 10 offer any
terms of peace, except such us may be based
upon an unconditional surrender of their hostili.
ties and return to their just allegiance to the
Constitution and laws of the United States, and
that we call upon the Government TO maintain
this position, and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor to the complete suppression
of the rebellion. in the full reliance upon the self.
sacrificing patriotism and heroic valor, and the
undying devotion of the American people TO their
country and its free institutions


J ReSolrsd, That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion. aud
as it must be- always and everywhere hostile to
the principles Of republican government, Justice
and the national safety demand its utter and COM
plete eXtirpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while we uphold and maintain the
acts and pr, ,clamations by which the Govern





at this gigantic evil, we are in favor furthermore
Of such an amendment to the Constitution TO be
made by the people in conformity with its pro.
visions shall terminate forever and prohibit the
existence OF slavery within its limits the iurs-
diction of the United states. b.. a..... .-'-...


4. ResoIUed, That the thanks of the Amer.
ican people are due to the soldiers and
sailors of the Army and Navy, who have
periled their lives in defense of their country and
in vndication of the honor of the flag; that the
Nation owes TO them some permanent Tecogni-
ton OF their patriotism and their valor, and ample
and permanent provision for those of their survi-
vors who have received disabling and honorable
wounds in the service of their country; and that
the memories Of those who have fallen In Its de.
fense shall be held in grateful aud everlasting re-.
membrance ..


S. Resolred, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unseltish patriotism and the
answering fidelity to the Constitution and the
principles Of American liberty with which Abrn.
ham Lincoln has discharged under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty the great duties and
responsibilities Of the Presidential Office; that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential to the preservation of the
Nation and within the provisions 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 employ.
ment as Union soldiers OF men heretofore
held in slavery; and that we have full confidence
In his determination to carry ont these and all 9th.
or constitutional measures essential to the saliva
ton OF the country with full and complete effect


D. Resotued, that we deem 1t essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
the National councils, and we regard as worthy of
puole confidence and official trust those only who
ooraiaily endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration Of the Government


Z. Resolped, That the Government owes to all