Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-08-03
The National Union Platform.
Adopted at Baltimore, June 18th, 1864.

Resolred, That it is the highest duty of ever
American citizen TO maintain against all Their enc
mics the integrity Of the Union and the M tn
United States and that, laying aside al o'ne1-
ences and political opinions, ~e pisoge oa,5.lsss
As Union men, animated By common sen'in en-
end eirnInc a. common object, to dc every thin Z
in our power to aid the Government IN quellius By
fo,ce o. arms the rebellion now raging against IT
,ho-,tv ana in btin ging to the punshIn ent d "a e
TO their crimes the rebels aud traitors arrayed
PeSolred, That we approve the determination OF
the Government OF the United States not to com
promise With rebels, or to offer any terms of peace
except such as may be based upon an uncondition-
al surrender of their hostility and return 70 their
Just allegiance the Constitution and laws Of tie
United states, and that cali upon the Govern
uent to maintain this position and to prosecute
the war with the utmost possible vlgor 10 the
complete SUP preston of the rebetor IN uIi retl
upon the se!f-sacr3hces, the PATRIOTISM rs
heroic vaIor and the uutyiBg devotion OF the
American people to their eouutTy sad It's nee -
Resolred That az slavery vas the cause anu no"
constitutes the strength OF this reoeiLoh, aui q
II must be always and everywhere hostile TO the
nrineinles of republican government, justice and
the national safety demand its utter aud complete
s,,;rnatfon from the soil o. repubiic and that
uphold aud maintain the acts and prociamatlous
by which the Government, IN its own defense, E.ls
aim ed death blow At the gigantic evil. We are n
iaver. Furthermore, Of such an amendment to the
Constitution, to be made by tie people, IN contor-
nifty with its provisions, as shall terminate and
forever prohibit the existence OF slavery within the
limits or jurisdiction of the United States.
Resoirsd, That the thanks of the American peo-
ple due to the soldiers sailors CT the army
aud navy who have periled their Ives in defense
of them country and in vindIcatioH OF the honor
81 the flag: that the nation owes TO them some
permanent recognition or their PATRIOTISM ana
their yalor, and ample aud permanent provision
for those OF their survivors who have received u3s-
nhIinp and honorable wounds in the OF their
country, and that the memories OF those who have
fallen in defense shall be hrId in grateful and
everlasting remembr@ncs-
RssokUed, That we approve and applaud the prac-
ticaI wisdom, the unselish patriorism and the I'M
swerying fidelity to the Constitution aud the pTin-
1haa-+x f.1Ph atfH IN
Lincoln has discharged, under circum stances a
unparalleled diff Guilty, the great duties and re-
sponsibihties OF the Presidential once that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the enaef-
gency and essential to the preservation Of the ma
ton, aud within the provisions OF the Constitu-
ton, the meas ures anu acts sich ne has aupptea
TO defend the nation against its open and secret
foes that approve especially the procl nation
Of emancipationa and the employment az Union sol
diers Of men heretofore held in slavery and that
we have full confidence in his determination 10
AIRY these and all other constitutional measures,
essential the salvation Of the country, into fun
ResoIrsd, That we deem 1t essential to the gener-
al welfare that harmony shonld prevail in our ma
tional councils, and We regard as worthy OF public
confidence and icial trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, which should characterize the
administration Of the Government.
Res0tred, That the Government owes to all men
employed in ITS armies, without regard to dStinc-
ton of color, the full protection OF the laws Of
war, and that any violation Of these laws, the
usages OF civilized nations in time war, by the
prompt and full redress.
Resolred, That the foreign immigration which in
the past has addcdSo much to the wealth, develop
ment of resources, and increase OF power to this
nation, the asylum OF the oppressed OF all nations
should be tostered and encouraged by eral and
just policy
Resoired, That we are IN favor OF a speedy con-
struction OF the railroad TO the Pacific.
RsSotUcd, That the national faith, pledged Tor the
redemption of the public debt, must be kept Iuvi-
olate, and that for this purpose we recommend
econ envy and rigid responsibility in the public
pendItures. and vigorous and just system Of TAX
alton. That il Is tue duty Of every loyal State 10
srstain the ere lit and promote the use of the
tionai currency.
Res0tred, That We approve the position taken by
the Government that the people OF the United
states can never regard with Indifference the at
tempt OF any European Power to overthrow by
force or 10 supplant by fraud. the institutions Il
any kepu bhcan Government on the Western Con
uBent, aud that they viii view with extreme ieal-
ousy, as meuacIng TO che peace and independence
Of TINS our country the efforts any such power
70 obtain new footholds for mouarcbical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force in near
proximity TO he United States