East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22
Lincoln & johnson Platform.

i. Resolred, That 1t is the highest duty Of
every American citizen TO maintain against all
their enemies the integrity Of the Union and the
paramount authority of the Consultation an
laws of the United States, and that laying aside
all differences aad Political opinions we pledge
ourselves as tnion men animated by n common
sentim Mt, and aiming at common object 70 do
everything in our power to aid the Government
III quelllDg, by force Of arms, the rebellion now
raging against its authority, aud In bringing u
punishment due To their crimes, the rebels and
traitors arrayed against it.
Resctrea, That we approve Of the dctormn-
alton OF the Government vi the United States not
10 compromise with the rebels, or 10 offer any
terms vi peace except such as may be based upon
an unconditional surrender of their hostility, and
n return to their just allegiance to the Constitu-
L m Of the United States, and that We call upon
he Government to maintain this position and ~
osecute the war with the utmos- possible vigor
Nv the complete Suppression Of the rebellion, in
full reliance upon the sacrifices, the patriotism,
the heroic valor, and tho undy,ng devotion OF tue
American people to their country and all its free
institutions.
3. Resoired, That as slavery was the cause
and constitutes the strength Of this rebeilioA,
and as il must be always and everywhere hostile
to the principles of Republican Government, JUS
tice and the national safety demand its utter aud
complete oxterDJtion from the soil OF tho Repnb-
proclamation by WHICH the government in it's own
defence has aimed death blow at this gigantic
evil; we are in favor furthermore OF such nm
amendment t. the Constitution to be made by the
people in conformity with its provisions US shall
terminate aud forever prohibit III. existence OF
slavery within the limits or jurisdiction Of the
United States
. 4. Pesoired, That the thanks of the Union
people aro due to the soldiers aud sailors of the
army and navy who have periled their lives in
defence OF their country and in vindication Of the
honor Of tho lag; that the haton owes them some
permanent recognition Of their patriotism and
their permaecnt provision for those of their surv-
vors who have received disabling anl honorable
wounds In the service VI the country; and that the
memories of those who have fallen ia its defence,
shall be held in grateful aud ever LISTING remcln-
bnnce.
b. Reso'red, That we approve AID applaud
the practical wis lom, the unselfsh pstrloti. m,
and the uusworvlng fidelity to the Constitution
and the principles OF American liberty with
which Abr ham Lincoln has discharged, under
circumstances Of Unparalleled difficulty, the
great duties and respoosbllt les OF the Presiden-
tal ONCE; that we approve and endorse, as de-
manded by the energy, and essential 10 the pre-
seivaton Of the nation, and as within the Consti-
tuition, the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend tie nation against its open and
sec. ct foes; that We approve especially Of the
ment ne Uni0n soldiers Of men heretofore held
in slavery. And that we have fall confluence in
his determination to carry these and all other
Constitutional measures essen il 10 the salvation
OF the country into full ani complete effect
8. Res0ired, That we deem IL essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail In
the national councils, and wo regard as worthy Of
confidence and official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
rse Inf. api u. an.
administration of the Government
7. keSOired. That the Government owes TO
adj men employed In its armies without regard 10
color the full protection OF the LAWS OF war and
that any violation ci these laws of the uslges OF
civilized nations in the time OF war by the rebels
now In arms, should DO male the subject Of full
aud proper redress.
s Rssolred That tho foreign immi grafton,
which 10 the past has added SO much 10 the
wealth and developement of resources and in
crease Of power TO this nation, the asyuin Of the
of all nations, should be tostcrcd and
by n liberal and just policy.
g. Resotred, That we are in favor Of the
speedy construction of the railroad to the Pacific
0. Resoired, Tint the National faith pledged
for tho redemption OF the public debt must be
kept invioate, AMI that for this purpose We rec
Dmmeud economy and rigid responsibility in
the public expenditures: and vigorous and jus.
system Of taxation; that it is tho duty Of any
loyal state to sustain the credit and promote tue
use Of the National currency
III Rts0fred, That we approve tho post on
aken Wy the Government that the people vi the |
Dited states can never regard with Indifference
he attempts Of any European Power to over
hrow 10y Tor %. or to supplant by fraud, the in.
'titution OF any Republican Government ON the
Western Continent, and that they will view with |
extreme Jealousy Ms nenicng to the pence u d |
Of this our country, the efforts Of
my such Power 10 obtain new iootholds for Mon |
nrchial Governments, sustained by foeign mil |
tary force in near proximity TO tho United States