Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-19
The National Union platform,
Adopted at Baltimore, Jane 18th, 1864.

Resolred, That it is the highest duty of
every American citizen to maintain against
all their enemies the integrity of the Union
and the paramount authority of thrConStItu-
ton and laws Of thc United States and that,
LAYING aside all differences and political oPln-
ions we pledge ourselves rs Union men, an
mated bv common sentiment ard aiming
at a common object. to do everything in our
power To aid the Government IN que!ilng bN
force Of arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority. and in bringing TO the punish
ment due To their crimes the rebels and traI-
tors arraved against it.
Res17ref That we approve III" determine
tion of the Government of the United States
not to compromise with rebels or TO Offer
anv terms Of peace EXCEPT such may b.
based On An unconditional surrender of their
hostility and a retu u to thcir just alleglancc
to the Constitution and laws of the tnIted
States and THAT we call upon the Govern
meut TO maintain .his position and to prose
cute the war with the us'~ost possible Fl9"f
20 thp complete suppression OF the rebSIhah,
in full reliance upon the selt-SocrIhces, tn
natriutisn. the heroic valor and the undvin"
devotion of the American people TO thei.
country and its free Institutions
Pesol,eE That as slavery was tn" cause and
nov constitutes the strength ot tins reo"ilion
and aS It must he ALWAYS and everywhere
hostile T. The prinriples ofrep"biican .overn-
nent, Justice aai the nafiona! safety demand
It's utter aud complete cxt'rpatinn from III.
soil of the republic; and that We uphold ant
maintain the acts and protl nations b>
which the Government, in It's own defehc,
has aimed Il death t'ow at the gigantic evil
We are ia favor. Furthermore, OF Such ~.
amendment To thc Constitution, 70 he mad
bv the people, In conformity with ITS pFoNl>
ions. a. shall terminate and forever proilbl'
the existence of slavery within the limits o!
jurisdiction of The Unitsi States.
Rxs91rrd That the thanks Of the Amerieai
people are due to the soldiers and sailors O
the army ard navv who have pcriled thcl.
lives i'm def.rce aftle1r country and IN vNldl
cation of the hauor of Jhe flag; that th
nation owes To them some permanent r'c"G-
milton of their patriotism and thelr N.l"f'
and am ~ and permanent proEis'on Tor mos
Of their survivors who have received az
ablinr aud honorable wounds in the service
of their COUNTRY, and that the memories at
those who have f4Ion I'm it's defence shall h'
held in r~at aflI and everlasting remembrance
Re,algtH That We approve and applaud tn.
practical wisdom, che. u"selhsh PATRIOTISM
and the unswervinc fidelity 60 The Censutu
tiOn AMI tn principles of American lh"ri'
with which Abraham lincoln has discharged
under circumstances ot Unparalleled d'Iii' al
ty the great duti.= and responsibilities o
the Presidential office. that we approve an,
endorse rs demanded hy the emergency an'
essential 70 the preservation at the nation
and as within the proyi- -i3nSf fot the ConStltu
ton the measures and acts waich ne ma
adoptcd 10 defend the nation against ITS opri
and secret roc> chat we approve eSpcc'aII
the proclamation of emancipation and III
euplosmcut a. Union soldiers of men hereto
s,re held I'll slavery: and that we have fui
con 6deucc iu his Determination 10 carr
these and All other constitutional measures
essential 10 tile salvation Of the country, int,
full and complrte effect.
Rex,lgtE That we deem it essential to tn,
general welfare ta3t harnov Sho"id p'rNa'
in our national councils, and We regard a.
worthy the public confidence and ofhc cla
trust those unly vha cordially eudor7c L
principles proclaimcd IL these r"FoiutionS
and vi fcI should characterize IT,, admins
trstiou Of the Government
R..so1rsI That the Government owes to al
men employed il, its armies, without IegaF'
t. distinction of color. ;hc fan protection @
the laws # war, AMI that any violation @
theSeIavs or the u-azes Of civilized nation
IN time of war hv the ref,alS now IN arms
should he made the subject Of prompt ans
full redress
Resalref Tint tn, foreign immigration
which III the past has added 80 much To TN
wealth. development of resources, and III
crease ol power t. Ills nation. the asylum O
khe oppressed of All nations. should be foster
cd and encouraged bv a literal and jus
policy.
Reso1red. That vc are IN fayo, of tho con
st-..,,.tiuu IL i railroad 10 the Pacific
Issolief That the nationai faith. pledgc,
far the redemption x tie auhhc doht. mus
5, kept inyioIate, and that for this purPos
a. recommend economy and rigid reEporsi
bilitv in the pubic expenditures, end "a viso'
Gus svstem ef taxation. That It Is the dot
af every loxal state 10 sustain tue credit an
promote tie asa II tie national currency
ReSoissf That we approve the TosiuG,
taken by the Government; that che peopi
of the United States can never regard Rit
Indifference the attempt ef any Europea
Power to overthrow by force. or to supplan
Il fraud ;Be institutions OF any kepubiiea
Government I'd the Western Continent. an
Chat they vl.l view with extreme jealousy, a
menaciu. 10 the peace and independence {
lhis our country. the eli rtS of any such po"
er 30 obtain new footholds for monarcl lea
governments sustained by foreign miiitar
force, in uoar proximity 70 the United Stste:
The female eolliers in the co lier
districts in England wear breeches. shir
coat and hobnailed boots