The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-07-07

NATIONAL UNION PLATFORM.

men, animated by common sentiment
and aiming at a common object to do
every thing in our power to aid the
. Goyernment in quelling by force OF
arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing TO pun
isbment, due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against it. Pro-
longed applause.
RsSolred, That we approve the de.
termination Of the Government of the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, or to offer any terms Of peace,
except such as may be based upon an
unconditional surrender of thcir hos
tility and to return TO their allegiance
to the Constitution and laws of the
United States; and that we call upon |
the Government to maintain this posi-
ton, and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor TO the complete
suppression of the rebellion, in full re-
lance upon tho self sacrifices, the
patriotism, the heroic valor and tho
-nndying devotion Of the American
people to their country and its free in
situations Applause.
Rssolred, that as slavery was the
: canse and now constitutes the strength
ofthe rebellion and as it must be al
ways and eycrywhere hostile to the
principles Of Republican Govern
ment, justice, aud the national safety,
demaud its utter and complete extir-
patton from the soil ofthe republic Tap
plause1, and that wo uphold and main
tain the acts AMI proclamation by
which the Government, in its own de-
ienso has caused a doathblow at this
gigantic evil. We are in favor, further
more, 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 the
limits, or jurisdiction OF the United
States. [Applause
Res0lrcd, That the thanks Of the
American people are dueto the SOL
diers and sailors Of the army and navy,
Tapplause, who have perilod their
lives in defense Of their country anC in
vindioation oil the honor Of the flag
that the nation owes to them some
permanent recognition Of their patriot
ism and their valor, and ample and
permanent provision for their survivors
who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds in the service OF the
country; and that the memories of
those who have fallen in its defense,
shall be held in grateful and evorlast-
ing remembrance. Loud applause.
Resolved, That we applaud the prac.
teal wisdom, the unselflSh patriotiim
and unswerving fidelity. TO the Con,
sttution and tho principles of Ameri-
eau liberty with which Abraham Lin,
coln has discharged under circum.
stances of unparalleled difficulty, the
great duties and responsibilities Of the
Presidential Office; that we approve
and endorse rs demanded by emergon
cy, and essential to the preservation o
the nation, and as within the ConsLi
tuition, the measures and acts which Ii,
has adopted, to defend the natiol
against its open and secret foes; tina
we approve especially the Proclama
tion of Emancipation, and the employ
ncnt as Union soldiers of mon hereto
fore held in slavery. Applause. AnC
that we have full confidence in his de
termination to carry that and all othe
constitutional measures, essential t,
the salvation Of tho country, into tul
and complete effect.
Re30loej, That we deem it cssentia
to the general welfare that harmon,
should prevail in the national council
and We regard, as worthy of public
confidence and official trust, those on
ly who cordially indorse the principle
proclaimed in these resolutions, an
which should characterize the Ad
ministralion ofthc Government.
Rcsolred That tho Government
owesto all mon employed in its armies
without regard to distinction Of colo
the full protection of tho laws of wa
Iapplausc, and that any violation
these laws, of the usages of civilizc
nations in the time Of war, by the rel
els now in arms, should be made tn
subject OF full and prompt redress
prolonged applause.
HSSOitCd-IhNJ lho lOrclbn lmm
grafton, which in the past has addC
40 much to the wealth and devclol
ment OF tho resources and increase
power to this nation-tho asylum
the oppressed OF all nations-shou
be lostered and encouraged bya libe
al and just policy.
Resoiced-That VIC are in favor
the speedy construction of the railwG
to the Pacific.
Res0lud That the National fait
pledged lor the redemption Of the pu
lie debt must be kept inviolatc, al
that for this purpose we roccommei
economy aud rigid responsibility
the public expenditures and a vlgoro
and Just system Of taxation; that it
the duty Of every loyal State to 81
tain the credit and promote the use
the National Currency, Applause
Resolved, That we approve the po
ton taken by the Government th
tho people Of the United Sta
can never regard with Indifference t
attempt OF any European Power,
overthrow by force, or to supplant
fraud the institutions Of the Repub
can Government on the Western CO
tinent. prolonged applauso.1 A
that thav will view with extre