Year: 1863




Rebellion is subdusd, at any cost3


There plenty Of abuse aud MISREPRESENTATION OF the


President OF the United States but not word to which
Gas from loyal eats) JEFF Davis would take any exception


Republican Union Platform.


90 the sth ius Convention, Under call address ed to
patriotic of all parties, assembled 10 Fi,ssburg.
FIRST VOTE GOVERNOR.
Curtin 95-Moore lS-psnusy l5-Soattering Q.


On motion Of Hoo. Lsmusl Todd, from COMMITTEES, the
following avowal Of principles adopted
Tho loyal men OF Pennsylvania, In Convention
assembled disclaimins all partizaushp, and knowing
no cause but that Of the Country declare Tor them


selves and their constituents


| FlRsr. Their nfcxible purpose to maintain, by
every necessary effort. service, and sacrifice, the
National Union, the first highest most solemn and
overshadowing of all political duties.


SECOND. That the Rebellion which threatens tho
existence OF the Mon without cause, was conceived
in wickedness organized in perjury, and developed by
| reckless violence. Stained with every crime, and
detcsable in object and informal in purpose, it must
be suppressed by the people of the United States at
the destruction of whose liberties and the overthrow
of whose free institutions it is nuriousy aimed. In
this mOmentuus contest now waging there and can
be but two parties-onc which firmly sustans the con-
stuted authorities of the nation in enforcing all tho
laws thereof and in protecting the principles upon
which the Government rests and s therefore, at
the party Of law, Of liberty Of patriotism the other
which crppes the constituted authorities of the nation


in enforcing the laws securing its safety and prcserv-


ing its le and is therefore tho pareut Of mobs the
enemy Of order, and participant in treason. This
class not only give aid and comfort to the common
enemy. but Gas confessed at Richmond light up these
days Of Rebel darkness and disaster, and stimulate
them renewed and desperate efforts to recruit their
armies; and to them in part is this day justly charge
able whatever Of vitality the Rebellion possesses and
whatever calamity and affection the further proracton
Of the contest may involve But for Northern sympa-
thizers with Southern treason. and tho hopes which
their existence inspires the Rebellion would have sunk
Under the staggering blows dealt it at Gettysburg,
Vicksburg, and Port Hudson.


Resolved, That, wholly without sympathy for those
who have made this war against free, republican
government or for the system of human bondage in
whose interest it was instituted the Of despo
tic principles to which it is devoted this Convention
declares all engaged therein. while engaged to be
worthy only Of patriotic hatred and in like spirit
We denounce, doubly recreant and base those resi-
dents Of the loyal States who tolerate this treason and
would affiliate with armed traitors, and again surfen.
der Government and liberties to their keeping.


Resolved, That ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the
United States by his discharge of most arduous duties
in tho dark days Of civil war, has for himself the
affection and regard Of the whole American people.
Always bearing himself clear in his high Office he has
maintained the integrity of the Union and kept our
honor untarnshcd throughout the world. TO him. his
Administration, its principles and its policy give
heartiest approval, and pledge earnest and
enthusiastic support.


Resolved, That the amendment proposed to cur
Constitution, giving to soldiers in the field tho
right Of suffrage meets our hearty approval and will
receive our united support and that we recommend
the conventions of loyal throughout the State to
pledge candidates for the Legislature to vote for it,


Resolved That we tender to the gallant of
Pennsylvania, now in the armies and navcs of the
republic, the thanks of grateful people for their
unsefsh and heroic valor that we mourn for those
who have scaled with their blood their devotion to
their country, and will cherish their memories fondy
and tcnderly. And to their glorious survivors We
give assurance that the last dollar and the last life
shall be given to reinforce them until the Old Flag
floats in final victory.


Resolved, That Governor CURTIN, by the effective
support he has given the Federal Government in the
prosecution OF the war, and his vigilant care for our
soldiers alike in the field in camp and in hospital has
gained Pennsylvania proud and foremost prcemn.
ence among the loyal States and entitled himself to
the thanks of all her loyal citizens In placing him
again in nomination We but give expression to the
spontaneous wishes of the wealth he has served
so we'll: we present for their suffrages patriot and
who is alike the friend Of the solde: and
Q favorte of the people.
Resolved That in the nomination of Judge AGNEw, |
we present an accomplished juris pure patriot, and
loyal citizen, who will adorn the highest judicial
tribunal of the Commonwealth. and give additional
security to tho rights Of persons and property.


On motion of DR.. Heighold, of Jefferson county,


Resolved That the bold and determined stand taken
by tho Administration in summary arresting persons
found to be guilty Of traitorous practices. merits our
hearty commendation, and that. in performing this
duty where necessary for the public safety we pledge
our hearty cooperation.


ssrIseader compare the spirit Of the two platforms
See what the Democratic platform snya, and slso what 1t
doe, no, aay Then how the Republican Union platform
up to the REAL soIhf AZ Issuf-thea decide ho"