Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-11-04
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE!
THE NATIONAL UNION PLATFORM.
Adopted at Baltimore June 7th, 1864,

Resolped, That is the highest duty Of every Aneri
citizen to maintain against all their enemies the In
Constitution and laws Of the United states and that
laying aside all differences and political opinions,
pledge ou selves as Union men, animated by common
sentiment, and suing NJ conmon object to do every
thing In power 10 aid the Cove in quelng by
fierce Of arms the rebellion raging against its author
hy, and In bringing to- the punishment due to their
crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed againstu.
Re,oired, That we approve the determination of the
Government ri the United States not compromise with
rebels to offer any terms Of peace excer such
he based upon unconditional surrender" of their
hostility and to their Just allegiance to the Con-
sttution and laws Of the United states and that call
upon the Government to maintain this position and pros
ccue the with the utmost possible vigor Ia the COM
petr suppression Of the rebellion, In ull reliance upon
the self sacrifices. the patriotism the herc valor and
undyny deviation OF the American people their
and its free institutions.
R.solrs That as slavery was the cause and now con-
sttutes the strength 81 the rebellion and II must be
always and everywhe hostile TO the principles 81 Re
publican Government Justice and the matt safety de-
mands ts utter and complete ,xtirpaon from the soil
the Republic aud that maintain and uphold the acts
defense has aimed death .how at this gigantic evil We
in favor furthermore. Of such amendment 10 the
Constitution Ia be made by the people In conformity with
It's provisions as shall terminate and forever prohibit the
existence of slavery within the limits the Jurisdiction OF
e United States.
Eesoired That the thank. of the American people are
due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army and navy who
have perled their lives In defense OF their country and
vncaton Of the honor Of the Flag that the natcn
to them some permanent recognition Of their patriotism
and their vaor and ample and p, ran-rt prov.r for
those NJ their survivors Who have received aud
disabling wounds in the service of the country and thai,
the memories Of those who have fallen In ts defense shall
be- held In grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Rsolred That We approve and applaud the practical
wisdom the unselhs patriotism and unswsrvng fidelity
- the Constitution and the principles ~ American liberty
with which ABRAHAM LINCOLN has discharged under rr.
cunistances OF unparalleled difficulty the great duties
and responsibilities Of the Presidential Office; that
approve and endorse demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation Of the nation and within
the Constitution. the acts and measures hr has adopted
TO defend the nation against Its and foes
that approve especially the Proclamation OF Ematci.
patton and the employment as Union soldiers o men
h retoiore held IN slavery and that have full conn
dence IN his determination to carry these and a other
constitutional measures essential 10 the sa alton Of the
country, into full and complete effect.
Resolred. That We deem Il essential IA the general
welfare tina. harmony should prevail IN the National
councils. and regard as worthy of public confidence
and Official trust huse only who cordially endorse the
principles proclaimed In these resolutions and which
should characterize the administration othe
Resoirsd, That the Government to all men EN-.
ployed In Its armies, without regard To distinction al
color the full protection Of the laws Of war and that any
visatons Of these laws the usages Of civilized nations
In the time Of war by the rebels now In should be
made the subject of full and prompt redress.
Re.olrrd, That the former immigration which in the
past has added much 10 the wealth and
OF resources ~ increase of pnwer 10 this nation the
asylum Of the oppressed Of all nations should be fstered
and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
Resoined That We are in favor Of the speedy consruc
tion Of the railroad to the Pacific.
Resoirsd That the national faith pledged to the re-
dempiion OF the public debt must be kept vioabe and
that for this purpose recommend econonp and rigid
responsibility In the public expenditures and vigorous
aud Just system Of taxation that It Is the duty Of every
loyal state to sisan the credit and promote the o
the national currency.
Pesoirsd, That approve the position taken by the
Government that the people of the United States can
regard with Indifference tn. attempt OF any Euro.
pean power To overthrow by force snppnnt by fraud