The weekly union record., 1864-10-15
National Union Platform.
.DorTEp AT THE BALTIMORE coNvrxros.

ADOPTED AT THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
l. Resolred. That it is The high duty Of every
American citizen TO maintain against al their en-
emies the integrity Of The Union and the para
mount authority Of the Constitution and laws of
the United States ard thar, laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, We pledge ourselves
as Union men. animated by common object to
do everything in opr power % aid the Government
in quelling by force OF arms the rebellion now rag
ing against its authority ana Ia bringing to the
punishment due to their crimes tie rebels and
traitors armed against it.
2 Resoired, That approve The determination
of the Government ct tie United States not to
compromise with rebels, or to offer any terms of
peace except such Is may be based upon an uucon-
dltonal surrender Of their hostility and a return TO
theSr just allegiance u the Constitution and laws
OF the United States and that We call upon the
Governmest to maintain this posiIcn, and 10 pros
ecue the with the utmost possible vigor to the
complete suppression oi the rebellion in the full
reliance upon the selts8criicng patriotism and
heroic valor aud the undying devotion of the
American people 10 their country and It's free in
stltutlOuS.
3. Rosoired 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
pete eXtirpaton from the sail ot the Republic
And that while We uphold and maintain the acts
and proclanatjopS by which the Government. ia lis
defense. has aimed a deatl-aiaw at this Cigan-
tic evil, We in favor, fur, bermore of such an
amendment 10 the Constitution O. lie made by the
people. in conformity with lis provisions as shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence Of
slavery within the limits CT jurisdiction Of the
United States.
4. Resolrea, That The thanks Of the American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors OF the ar
my and navy who have per.ed their lives in de-
fense Of their country and ia viadicati0n Of the
honor Of the flag; that the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition of their pajliatiSm
and their yalor. aud ample aad perlanen: provis-
ion fer those Of their survivors who have received
disabling and honorable wounds IN the service Of
the country; ana that She memories II those who
have fallen in It's defense shall be held il grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
5. RtSolrCd, THAT approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unSedsh patriotism and the
answering EGeliiy 10 the Constitution aud the
principles Of American liberty with which Abga-
ham Lincoln has discharged, andes circumstances
ot unparalleled difficulty. the great duties and re
sponSibillties OF the Presidential uce; that ap-
prove and lndogSc. As demanded Icy the emergency
and essential 70 the preservation o. the nation and
As within tie provisions q the Constitution, the
measures and actS which be has adopted 20 defend
the nation against its open and secret foes: that We
approve especially the Proclamation OF Emanci-
patton, aud the employment as Union soldiers oi
men heretofore held IN slavery; and that We have
fall confidence in his determination to carry out
these ana all other Constitutional measures essen
complete effect.
6. Resolre6 That we 5ecm It essential to the
general welfare that harmony sh2G.d prevail o the
National councils and We regard IS worthy ot p4b-
lie confidence ana Official trlsixtho only who
cordially ia6ore the principles proclaimed In these
resolutions ana which should chlucte.iZe The ad-
nliniStTation Of the Government
:. RsSolrod. That the Government owes 70 all
men employed ia is armies without regard 10 dis
;;ncton OF color the fGl protection OF the laws ri
war, and that ANY violation ot tacse laws. or the
vsaSsS Of civilized nations ia tine OF war. by he
rebels COW in arms ShoEl4 be made ,Le subject Of
prompt and tsll redress.
;. RSSo.rcd That ta1ciCn emigration. which in
the past hSS added much % size wealth. develop
ment Of resources SLd Increase az power . this
nation, the asylum Of the oppressed ot all nations
should be ios,c.C1 aGS t-ccasac5d oy 2 liberal aud
just policy.
8 Resoiysd Tlasv We ave In favor Of tie speedy
construction @. ta.,voai % the Pacifc.
10. RtSolCcd lG4t THE national faith pledged
ior The redemption uf The public debt. r's; he kept
Anvioiate. and that ior thi, purpose we recommend
economy and ri5.d resp instability IN the pGe,ic eX-
penditaro>. ana vi-erpas aud Just system ot tax
alton, thai i IS the 6uty c every loyal State Is
sustain the credit and promote The use G. me na
tional oVrreacv.
H. ReSo.rCf. Itat Uo approve the position =
ken by the Government, that the people OF II,
United States can never regard with difference
;he attempt Of any European power 20 overthrow
by force or supplau; by igald the Institutions q
any republican government On ,1e western CONT
lent. and that they viii ylew with extreme jsAl
ausy. as neu2cinS 70 The peace and independence
of their 0wn country, The Efforts Qi any Slcl pow
er to obtain toothoids fer m0nsychic4l govern
mentS sustained ly forsi5n nii'ar7 i1-c7 'g nes
10y fs-a-s- d sh r-