Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-08-24
The National Union Platform
Adopted at Baltimore, June It'll, 1854.

Besofred. That Is is the highest duty Of every
American citizen 70 maintain against all their enc
mics he integrity Of the Union and the paramount
authority of the Constitution and laws Of the
United States and that, laying. aside all differ
enees and political opinions, We pladge ourselves
as Union men, animated By common sentiment
and aiming at common object, to do every thin (
In our power to aid the Government in Quelling By
force of arms the rebellion now raging against Its
authority, and in brn gng to the punishment due
to their crimes the rebels and traitors arEayed
against il.
Pssorred That ee aplro7e the determination IF
the Governm ent Of the United States not to COM
promise with rebels, or to offer any terms OF peace
except such as may be based upon an uncondltion-
al surrender Of their hostility and to their
lust allegiance the Constit luton ana laws OF the
United States. and that call upon the Govern
Ilent to maintain this position ana to prosecute
the war with the utmost possible vigor TO the
complete suppression of the rebellion IN fuIl reii-
auce upon the self-sscrifces, the patriotism, the
heroic valor and the undying devotion OF the
American people to their country aud its free in
situations.
Pesolrsd That as slavery the cause and now
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion, and as
it must be always ana everywhere hostlle TO the
principles of republican government, justice and
the national safety demand its utter and complet
extirps ion from the soil o. the republic; and that
we uphold aud maintain the acts and proclamations
by which the Government, in its own defense, has
ain ed deaf blow at the gigantic evil. We ere IN
Constit ution, be made by tie people, in confor-
nifty with its provisions, as shall terminate and
forever prohibit the existence OF slavery within the
limits or jurisdiction of the United states.
Resored, That the thanks of the American peo-
te are due the soldiers and sailors of the army
and navy who have periled their lives in defense
of their country and In vindication of the honor
of the tag; that the nation owes to them some
permanent recognition or their parriotlsIn ana
their valor, and ample aud permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis
abling and honorable wounds In the service OF theiI
country, and that the memories of those who have
fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful and
| everlasting remembrance.
Resolved, That we approve and applaud tAs prac-
teal WISDOM the unselfsh patriotism, and the I'M
CRYING fidelity to the Constitution and the prtn
! ciples of American liberty with which Abraham
/ Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances OF
unparalleled diff Guilty, the great duties and re-
| sponsibIIties Of the Presidential office that we
/ approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential to the preservation of the n
ton and within the provisions OF the Constltu-
! ton the and acts which he has adop ed
/ to defend the nation against its open aud secret
| foes that we approve especially the proclamation
Of eman cipation and the employment as Union sol
d.ers OF men heretofore held IN slavery anu lhSI
we have full confidence III his determination 10
carry these and all other constitutional measures,
essential to the salvation OF the country, into ull
| and complete effect
! Rssofred That we deem 1t essential to the geuer-
al welfare that harmony shonld prevail in our ma
| tional councils. and regard worthy OF public
| confidence and off cial trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed In these
resolutions, a d which should characterize the
| admins tration of the Government.
/ Resotred, That the Government owes TO all Int L
employ ed in it's armies, without regard TO diStino-
ton of color, the fun protection OF the laws oil
war and that any violation of these laws, or the
usages of civilized nations in time OF war, oy the
rebels in arms, should be n ade the snoJect OF
prompt and full redress
! Resoirsd That the foreign immigration which IN
the past has addedso much to the wealth, develop
ent of resources, and increase OF power 60 this
nation, the asylum OF the oppressed of all nations,
should be fostered and encouraged by literal and
/ just policy
ResoErsd, That in favor of speedy con-
struction of the railroad TO the Pacific.
Resoged, That he national faith. pledged for the
REDEEM ton OF the public debt, must be kept inyi-
olate, and that for this purpose recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public ex-
penditures. and vigorous and just system of tax
alton. That it is the duty of every loyal State to
sustain the credit aud promote the Of the ma
tional currency.
Rcsolred, That we approve the position taken BY
the Government that the people of the United
States never regard with Indifference the at
tempt Of any European Power to overthrow by
force, to Evpplant by fraud, the instit utons OF
any Republican Government on the Western Con-
tinent, and that they will view with extreme jeal-
ousy, meuaciug to the peace and independence
of this country, the efforts OF any such power
to obtain new footholds for monarcbical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force, in ear
proximity to the United States.