Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-11-02
The National Union Platform
Adopted at Baltimore, June 1th, 1861.

Resoired That il Is the highest duty OF
every American citizen to maintain against
all their enemies the integrity of the Union
and the paramount authority Of theConstitu-
ton and laws of the United States and that.
LAYING aside all differences and political opin-
ions we pledge ourselves as Union men, an
imated by a common sentiment ard aiming
at a common object TO do everything in our
power to aid the Government III queliing by
force of arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing TO the punish
ment due to their crimes the rebels anG trail
tors arrayed against il.
Resoleci That we approve the detcrmina-
ton Of the Government Of the United States
not to compromise with rebels, to offer
anv terms Of peace except such as may be
based on an unconditional surrender OF their
hostility and a return 70 their just allegiance
% the Constitution and laws OF the United
States. and that call upon the Govern-
ment to maintain .his position and TO prose
cute the war with the u.wost possible vigor
to the complete suppression Of the rebellion
in full reliance upon the self-sacriuces, the
patriotism. the heroic vaIor and the undying
devotion Of the American people 70 their
country and its free institutions.
Resolred. That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength fthis rebellion,
and rs it must be always and everywhere
hostile TO tac principles ofrepublican govern
ment Justice and the national safety demand
its utter and complete extirpation from the
soil of the republic; and that we uphold and
maintain the acts and prociamatlons oy
which The Government, in its own defence,
has aimed a death blow at the gigantic evil
We are IN favor. Furthermore, of such an
amendment to the Constitution, to be made
by the people. in conformity with its provls-
ions as shall terminate ana forever prohitit
the existence of slavery within the limits or
jurisdiction Of the United States.
Resolyed That the thanks of the American
reopIe are due 70 the soldiers and sailors OF
the army aud navy who have pcriled their
lives in defence Of their country and in ylndi-
ration of the honor Of the flag; that the
nation owes TO them some permanent recoS-
pition Of their patriotism aud their valor,
and am ole and permanent provision Tor those
of their survivors VINO have received DIS
ahIing and honorable wounds in the sers>ce
Of their countr- and that the memories of
those who have fallen in its defence shall be
nrld in grateful and everlasting remembrance
F2s,-olrsI That wc approve and applaud the
practical wisdom. the unselhSh PATRIOTISM,
and the answering fidelity TO the COustItu-
tion and the principles of American liberty
With which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
under circumstances of unparalleled difficult
~. the great duties and responsibilities OF
the Presidential office, that We approve and
endorse. as demanded by the emergency and
essential 10 the preservation of the nation,
and as within thc provisions of the ConstItu-
tion. the measures and acts which he has
adopted u defend the nation against its open
and secret foes that We approve especially
the proclamation of emancipation and the
employment A. Union soldiers of men hereto
fore held in savc.v; and that We have full
confidence in his determination to carry
these and al other constitutional measures,
essential 20 the salvation of the country, into
full and complete effect.
Rsxslgs1 That We deem It essential to the
general welfare that harmov should prevail
IN our national councils, and We regard "S
worthy the public confidence and ofnc1al
trust those only who cordially endorse TIE
principles proclaimed in these resolutions,
and NJ ich should characterize the admins
tration of the Government.
Rescl,ss7. That the Government owes TO all
men employed j., It's armies, without regard
To distinction of color. the full protection OF
the laws of war, and that any violation OF
these Laws, or the usaECS Of civilized nations
in time of war, by the rebels now in arms,
should be made the subject of prompt and
ful, redress
.iesaissI, That the foreign immigration
which in the past has added so much 70 the
wealth, development of resources, and in
crease of power to this nation the asylum of
the oppressed of all nations. should he foster
cd and encouraged by liberal and just
policy.
Resoirci That We are in favo- of the con-
.sruction Of a abroad to the Pacific.
6-<aF,sf That the uationa. faith. pledged
cor the redemption Of the public debt must
be Kept inviolate, and that for this purpose
- recommend economy and rigid RESPONSE
E.sily in the public expenditures ana /, a viSoT-
ogs svEten pftaxation. That It Is the daty
,,f eyery i.ysl State TO sustain the credit and
promote the use of the national currency.
Resolysd. That ue approve the position
saken by the Government that the peopte
Of the United States can never regard with
Indifference the attempt Of aRv European
Power TO overthrow by force. or 70 supplant
hv fraud the institutions Of any Republican
Government on the Western Continent, and
that they viii view With extreme jealousy, as
rnenaeiug 20 the peace and independence of
this our country. the efforts of any such pow
er 10 obtain new footholds for monarchical
governments, sustained by foreign military
force, in near proximity TO the United States
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