Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-10-26
THE PLATFORM
OF the National Union Party,
Adopted az Baltimore AZ "a. =.

- " ss''opfe' Aaryianus juno 3, 1864.
hsso'ped That il i the highest dr. If every Asner
sszsn 70 MAINTAIN against ali their enemies the la
,egy Oh ihe Union, and the paramount authority Of the
constitution and laws of the United States and that We
pledge ourselves, Union men, animated by comnon
sentiment aiming at common object TO do everything
10 our power 10 AID the Government In aueIlipg by frce
q srtns the rebellion raging against lie anfar;tS
ano IN bringing 70 punishment due their crimes tho ree
and traitors arrayed against it. 8 =
Hesotcet5 That we approve tho Determination os ss
Gosetnment of the United STATES NOT n ..s
rebels or to offer any terms of peace except such as
De based upon al unconditional surrender of their
unity ana the return TO their allegiance to the Constu
tion and laws of the United States and n AZ No col
upon the Government TO maintain this position and 10
prosecute the wh the utmost poss;be y;por "a Tho
complete suppression Of the rebellion, in full reliance
upon me sen sacrifices the patriotism, the heroic vigor
and the undyng devotion Of the American people 10
country and its'free institutions
fesotoe That slavery the cause and s.oyy eoDsti
aEes ne strength Of the rebellion, and it mist be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the principles Of Re
publican Government, Rstce, and the national safer de-
nand ITS utter and completes extifpaton from the sajl Of
the fePaplic and wephold AID mavltan the acts and
proclamation BY which the Government its own
has caused deatiblow at this gigantic evil We
are in favor furthermore Of such an amendment 10 ha
Constitution to be made by the people in conformity
with Its provisions, shall terminate and forever r
hbit the existence of slavery within the limits or urdic
ton of the United States.
Resolved That the thanks Of the American peonle are
due to the soldiers snd sailors of the army and navy
and IN yindcaon of the honor Of the flag that the ma
ton ewes to them permanent recognition Of their
patriotism and Their valor and ample and permanent
provision for those of their survivors who have
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
remembrance.
Resored That we approve and apnlaud the practical
wisdom, the unsesb patriotism and nnswervng fidelity
to the Constitution and the principles of American lib
ery with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, under
circumstances Of unparalleled difficulty the great duties
and responsibilities Of the Presidential Office; we
approve and endorse demanded by the emergency and
essential 70 the preservation OF the nation and as within
thef Constitution, the and which ne has
adopted 30 defend the nation against ts open and
foes; that approve especially the proclamation of
emancipation and the employment Union soldiers
men heretofore held in slavery And that have full
confidence in his discrimination to carry that and all
other Constitutional measures, essential to the salvation
Of the country, into full and complete effect
RESOLVED, That deem essential TO the general vel
fare that harmony should prevail in e.national
cls and we regard as worthy Of public confidence and
official trust those only who cordially endorse the prir-
cples proclaimed in these resolutions and which should
characterize the administration of the Government.
Resoired, That the Government to all :
ployed in its armies, without regard distinction of
color the protection of the laws Of war; and that any
violation Of these laws of the usages Of civilized nations
in the time Of war; by the rebels in arms, should be
the subject Of full and prompt redress.
Rcsotved, That tie foreign immigration, which n the
past has added riuch to the wealth and development
of the and increase OF OF this nation
the asylum of the oppressed of all nationsshould be
fostered and encouraged by liberal and just policy
Resotved That in favor Of the speedy consruc
ton Of the railway to the Pacific.
Resolred, That the National faith, pledged for the
dempton of the public debt must be kept nvioate, and
that for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and just system Of taxatien that ii is the duty of every
loyal State TO sustain the credit and promote the OF
the National currency
Resolred, That approve the position taken by Gov
ernment that the people Of the United States never
regard with indifference the attempt of any European
Power, TO overthrow by force. to sappaft by FRAUD
the institutions of one Republican Government the
Western Continent And that they win view with ex-
Jealousy. menaeing to the peace and ndepen
dence of this country the efforts CT any such power
to obtain foothods for monarchical governments
sustained by foreign military force, in near proximity
to the United States