Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08
The Two Platforms.

The National Convention which assembled at Baltimore on the 7th of last June, and there nominated AaRAHAM LINCOLN for re election as President with ANDREW JOHNSON as Vice President, adopted and presented to the Ame- rican People tho following
 WAR PLATFORM.
 Resolved. That it is the highest duty of ev- cry American citizen to maintain against all their enemies the integrity of the Union, and the paramount authority of the Constitution and laws of the URited States; and that, lay- ing aside all differences of political opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a com mon object, 10 do every thing in our power to sid the Government in quellihg by force of arms the rebellion now raging against its au- thocity. and in bringing to the punishment due to their crimes the rebels and traitors ar rayed against it. ,H.
 Resolued, That we approve the determine tion of the Government of the United States not to compromise with rebels. nor to offer any terms of peace except such as may be based upon an unconditional surrender" of their hostility and a return to their just allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States, and that we call upon the Government
 
 war with the utmost possible vigor to the com. plete suppression of the rebellion, in full re- liance upon tho self-sacri6ce. the patriotism, the heroic valor, and the undying devotion of tho American people to their country and it's free institutions.
 Rssolued, That as Slavery was the cause, and BOW constitutes the strength of this re- bellion, and as it must be always and every- where hostile. to the principles of republican government, justice and the national safety demand its utter and complete extirpation from the soil of the republic, and that we up. hold and maintain the acts and proclamations by which the Government, in it's own defence, has aimed death blow in this gigantic evil. We are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity with its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit tho existence of Slavery within tho limits of the jurisdiction of the United States.
 Resotced. That the thanks of the American people are due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and navy, who have perilled their lives in defence of their country, and in vim dication of the honor of the flag that the nation owes to them some permanent recogni tion of their patriotism and valor, and ample vivors who have received disabling and hon. orable wounds in the service of the country and that tho memories of those who have fallen in its defence shall be held In grateful and everlasting remembrance.
 Resolced, That we approve and applsud the practical wisdom, the unsslfsh patriotism, and unswerving fidelity to the Constitution and the principles of American liberty. with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged, un- der circunstancss of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and responsibilities of the presidential office; that we approve and in- dofse, ss demanded by the emergency and es- 1 sential to the preservation of the nation, and e within the Constitution, the measures and acts which he has adopted to defend the na- tion against it's open and secret foes; that ws approve especially the Proclamation of Emau- cipstion, and the employment as Union sol diers of men heretofore held in slavery; and that we have full confidence in his determine tion to oarry these and all other constitution- al measures essential to- tho salvation of tn, country into full and complete effect. '. Rssotusd, That we deem it essestial to th, generalawelfars that harmony shoald prevai in the national councils, and we regard .. worthy of public confidence and official trus those snlY who cordially indorse the princi p!es3 proclaimed in these resolutions, and which should characterize the administration of the Government. N8
 Rssolued, That the Government owes to al men employed in its armies, without regard to distinction of color. the full protection O the laws of war. and that any violation O these laws or of the usagess of civilized na- l tions in the time of war by the Rebels now i, arms, shouldlbe made the subject of full ant prompt rsdress. gais.ss..ol ,aed..,s ...ls -
 RssoIusd, That the foreign immigration which in the past has added so much to tht wealth and development of resources and in crease of power to this nation. the asylum 0 the oppressed of all nations, should be foster cd and encouraged by liberal and just poll cy.,,,,,sfssy4 adam 1l ,e.e7..,q,t .~..ft. -r = eRs.olysd, That we are in favor of the speed, construction of the Railroad to the Pacific.
 Rssolssd, That the national faith, pledgst Ibs kept jnviolase; aud that for this purpos vsIsseumsnd seonopy and rigid rssponsibil aty n As public sxpenditurss, and . HgoI ous ana Just sysssm of tsxstion; tAat U 10 th