The weekly union record., 1864-10-08
National Union Platform.

AnulIEp Al TUE hALIINUkE tNEAlNIlU&.
!. Rcsolrfd, That il J.. the high duty Of every
American citizen to maintain against all their cu
emes the integrity Of the Union and the paia
mount authority Of the Constitution and laws Of
the United States; ana that laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, We pledge ourselves
rs Union men, animated by a common Object TO
do everything in our power TO aid the Government
IN quefng by force OF AIMS the rebellion now rag
Ing against its authority, and in bringing To the
punishment due To their crimes the rebels aud
traitors armed against it.
2. ReSOlrcd That we approve the determination
of the Government OF the United States not to
compromise with rebels. or 10 offer any terms @!
peace except such rs may he based upon an unCOn
ditonal surrender OF their hostility and a return to
thesr just allegiance to the Constitution and laws
of the United States; and that we call upon the
Governmegt to maintain this posi- Ion and to pros
ecute the war with the utmost possible vigor to the
complete suppression of the rebellion. in the full
reliance upon the set sacrificing patriotism and
heroic valOr and the uudying devotion Of the
American people to their country and is free in
stitutonS
3. ReSolred, That as slavery vas the cause and
now constitutes the strength Of this rebellion and
as it Tust he. Always and everywhere, hostile to
the principles Of republican government. justice
and the national safety demand It's utter and com
plete exurpatlon from the sell OF the Republic.
And that while We uphold and maintain the acts
and proclamatons by " hch the Government in Its
own defense, has aimed death-bl1w at this cicau-
tic evil, we are in favor. furthermore. OF such an
amendment 10 the Constitution, 10 be made by the
people, IN conformity with Its provisions as shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence Of
slavery within the limits or Jurisdiction Of the
United States.
4. Rcsoired. That the thlnhs of the American
people are due TO the soldiers and sailors of the ar
my and navy. who have petiled their lives in de-
Tense Of their country ana in vinGication of the
honor Of the flag; that the nation owes 10 them
some permanent recognition OF their patriotism
snd their valor and ample aud permanent proviS-
fHttsa Of hair
disabling and honorable wounds in the service Of
the country; and that the memories Of those who
have fallen 10 lis defense shall be held II Clateiu
and everlasting remembrance.
5. Rco'reG. That approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the uaScidsh patriotism and the
unSweryiag fidelity 10 the Constitution aud the
principles Of American liberty With which Abra-
ham Lincoln has discharged. uudcr circumstances
Of unparalleled difficulty, tie great duties and re
sponsibilitisS Of the Presidential office that We ap
prove and inGorse rs demanded by the emergency
and essential 10 the preservation o the nation and
as within the provisions of the Constitution. the
measures and acts which he has adopted to defend
.he nation against its open and secret foes that we
approve especially the Proclamation Of Emanci.
patton and the employment aS Union soldiers Of
men heretofore held IL slavery; ana that We have
full confidence in his determination 70 carry out
these and all other Constitutional measures essen
'ial 10 the salvation OF the country with fall and
complete elect.
s. Reso'rei. That we i6em Il esSoati4l 10 the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in the
National councils, and We regard Is worthy OF pab-
lie confidence and oaical must those only who
cordially indorsc the principles Vgcclaimcd Ia these
resolutions and which should characterize the ad-
mlnlSrSiiou 81 the Government.
:. Rcsc'rtG. That the Government owes 10 all
men employed IN is armies without regard to dis
tnctlon OF color the il protection OF the laws Of
war, and that any violation q. these Laws. or the
u>aCeS ot civilized nations In time oi war. bv the
lcbels now in arms. should ls made the subject OF
prompt and tgil redress.
:. Resolied That foreign emigration which in
the past has added much 10 the wealth develop.
meut OF resources and increase cf power 10 this
nation the a>y ham Of the oppressed q all nations
should oe iosteged AID encouraged .y a liberal aad
just policy.
9. ReSo'rsd, That We are IN fsyor of tie speedy
construction OF raliroa5 To tile Pac.ic.
10 Rtsc'rff That the national faith VIsdrei
for the redemption of The public debt must he kent
suvioatc. and that for this pgrnose We recommend
economy and Iigid responsibility IN the public oN
SenditaIes, and viSere8s and inSi system Of tax
alton, that II i the duty Vi every loyal Stale 70
sustain The cyedl; ana promote lhc Use Of iho na-
tienal currency.
Il. Rtsoired, That we approve the position Ia
sen by the Government, that the people of the
United States can never regard with Indifference
the attempt Of any European power 10 overthrow
by force or suppla8t by fraud the institutions Of
any republican government On the western e0uti-
nens, and that they viii view with extreme ieai-
ousy. As meaaoing to the peace and independence
of their country. the efforts ot any such BOW
er TO obtain tootholdS fer mouarchical govern
ments sustained hy foreign military force 10 ucar