The Goodhue volunteer., 1864-07-13
Nationa, Union Platform.

National Union PLATFORM.
Rssolred, That it is the highest duty Of eve
ry American citizen to maintain against al!
their enemies the integrity of the Union and
tho paramount authority Of the Constitution
and laws ofthe United States: and that, lay
ing aside all differ nccs ana political opinions
we pledge ourselves as Union men: animated
by common sentiment and aiming at COM
mon object, to do everything in oar power to
aid the government in Qucliing by torce of
arms tho rebellion now raging against it's au-
thority, and in bringing to the punishment
due to their crimes the rebels and traitors ar
raye' against it.
Resolred, That va approve the determination
ofthe Government Of the United States not to
compromise with rebels, nor to offer any terms
Of rcace except such as may be based upon An
unconditional surrender Of their hostilities,
and return to their Just allcgiance to ths
Constitution and Laws Of the United States.
and that we call upon the Government to
maintain this position, and to prosecute tho
war with the utm est possible vigor, to the com
plete suppression Of the rebellion. in iull reli-
nnce npon the self sacrifice the patriotism,
and the heroic valor aud undying devotion Of
the American people 70 their country and its
tree institutions.
Rss~eed, That az slavery was the cause
anil now constitutes the strength Of this re-
bellion, and as it must b" always and evcry-
whore hostile to the principles OF republican
government. justice to the national safety de-
mands its utter and compete extir.,ntion from
the soil Of the republic and that uphold and
maintain the act and the proclamation IN
which the government, in its own defence,
has aimed death blow at this 2 eantc evil
We are in favor. ,uthrrmore, Of such an
amendment to the Co stituliol, tp be made by
the people in conformity with its provision,
as shal terminate and forever prohibit the ex-
lstenco Of slavery within the limits or the lu-
risdction Of the United States.
Rcsozred, That the thanks Of the American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors Of
the army and navy who have periled their
elves in defense Of their country and in vfhdi-
iation of the honor of the flag that the ma
ton owes to them somo permanent recognition
Of their patr otism and their valor, and ample
and permanent provision for those of their
survivors who have received disabling and
honorable wounds in the service Of the coun-
try and that the memories Of hose who have
fallen in it's defence shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
Resolred, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unsclfsh patriotism,
and unswervin fidelity to the Constitution,
and the principles O American liberty with
which ABRAHAM LINCOLN has discharged, un-
der circumstances Of unparelled difficulty the
great duties amp responsibilities Of the Presi
Dental office that We approve and endorse as
demanded by the emergency, and essential TO
the preservation Of the nation, and as within
the Constitution, the me assure. and acts W hich
he has adopted to defend the nation a. ainst
its pen and secret foes that we approve es
ptciAlly the Proclamati n OF Emancipation and
the employment. as Union so4ult!s, OF men
heretofore held in slaye:y and that We have
fnl confidence in his determination to carry
these and all other constitutional measures es-
scntial to tho salvation of the country, into
full and complete effect.
Resolred, That we deem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail
in the National councils and we regard as
worthy of public confidence and official trust
those only who cordially endorse the princi-
pies proclaimed in these resolutions, and
which should characterize the administration
of the Government.
Resolved, That the Government owes to all
men employed in it. armies. without regard to
distinction Of color, tho tuil protection Of the
laws Of war aud that any violations of these
laws or Of the usage Of civilized nations in the
time Of war by tho rebels Now in arms should
be made tho subjeeS ot to!i and prompt re-
dress
Reso1red. That the foreign Immigration
which III tho past has a!sc,i much to tie
wealth and development OF renu.rycs ait, in
crease Of power to this n:,ti"n the aSy u,u Of
the oppressed Of all ma, ns. Should be io>tered
anu encouraged is ihcY&t "n'l ust policy.
HeS lrd. hnt We Alc il. .nyVT 0t.ho speedy
construction Of tho railroad 10 The Pacific.
He%Ired, That the nnuon's faith is pledged
for tho redemption y the public debt, and
must b" KEEP: in>iou;o and that for this pur-
pose we recommend ccoNnn,y ami rigid re-
sponsbility in the public expenditures. aud a
vigorous and Just system of taxation and
that it is the duty OF any loyal state to sustain
tho credit and promote the use Of The national
currency.
Resoleed, That wo approve the position TAX
en- ny the government. that the people Of th'
United States can never regard with indiffer-
snce the attempt of any European power tt
the institution Of any republican governments
on tho western continent and that they will
view witkextreme jealousy, rs menaciug te
tho pcacenrc the independence Of this, ou1
country, the. efforts of any such power to 90
tain new fsetholds for monarchial govern
msnts, suss9ined by foreign military force
in near proximity to the United States,