Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-05
The National Union Platform
Adopted at Baltimore, June 9Th, 1861.

Resolped. 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 theConstltu-
tion and laws of the United States and that,
LAYING aside all differences and political opin-
ions, we pledge ourselves as Union men, an
smated bv a common sentiment and aiming
at common object, to do everything in our
power to aid the Government in queliing BY
force of arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing TO the punish
ment due TO their crimes the rebels and trail
tors arrayed against II
Resolred, That We approve the determine
zion of the Government of the United States
not to compromise with rebels or to offer
anv terms of peace except such may be
based on an unconditional surrender of their
hostility and a return to their Just allegiance
20 the Constitution and laws Of the United
States, and that we cali upon the Govern
meut to maintain ibis position and TO prose
cute the var with the u5Tost possible Nlgor
TO the complete suppression Of the rebelilon,
In full reliance upon the self-sacrhces, the
patriotism, the heroic vaIor and the undying
devotion Of the American people TO their
country and its free institutions
Hesolref That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion.
and as it must be always and everywhere
hostile TO the principles OF republican govern
vuent. Justice aud the national safety demand
It's utter and complete extirpatIon from the
soil Of the republic; and that We uphold and
maintain the acts and pTociamatIons bN
which the Government, in its own defence,
has aimed 4 death blow at the gigantic cFll.
We are in favor. furthermore, of such an
amendment TO the Constitution, to be MADE
br the people In conformity with its provls-
ions, as shall terminate and forever pTohlol'
the existence of slavery within the hmlts OF
11-, aF hp -njrpt States
Rcsolred, That the thanks of the American
-ueorIe are due 10 the soldiers and sailors oI
che army and navy who have periled thel'
lives in defence Of their country and IN Ylndl
cation Of the honor Of the flag; that the
nation owes to them some permanent recoG-
milton of their patriotism and their FaLoF
and ample and permanent provision for those
az their survivors who have received dis
ablipg and honorable wounds in the service
of their country and that the memories o
chose who have fallen in its defence shall b'
held in grateful and everlasting remembrance
Rexalted That we approve and applaud th'
practical wisdom, the unselhsh P=trlotlSh
and the answering fidelity TO the Consutu
tion and the principles of American hbcrtl
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged
under circumstances of unparalleled dltIcul
~ the great duties and responsibilities O
che Presidential office that we approve ant
endorse. as demanded by the emergency an'
essential To the preservation OF the nation
end az within the provisions of the tonsutu
ton, the measures and acts which he ha
adoptcd 70 defend the nation against its opcl
and secret foes that we approve especlaIl
tbs, pr6cIanIat;ou of emancipation and TN
+4nrlovrncnt as Union soldiers Of men hereto
fore held IN slavery and that we nave Ia
confidence in his determination 70 carr
these and all other constitutional measures
essential 10 the salvation Of the country, mt
full and complete effect.
Pesol,,,d. That we deem il essential TO tn
general welfare that harmov should preva
in our national councils, and We regard a
worthy the public confidence and othc cla
trust those only who cordially endorse IT
principles proclaimed in these resolution
and VI ich should characterize the admins
tration Of the Government.
PssalrrT That the Government owes 10 4
men employed l.. its armies. without regar
Il distinction Of color, the full protection I
the laws Of war. and that any violation
these laws. or the usages of civilized nation
in time Of war, by the rebels now in arm
should be made the subject Of prompt an
fall redress
Psso,ref That the foreign imnigratio
which IN the past has added 80 much 10 u
wealth DEVELOPMENT of resources, "nd II
crcas, of power 10 this nation. the asylum {
the oppressed Of all nations. should be toste
81 aad encouraged by liberal and ~:
policy.
ReSalred That We are in favor Of the col
struction Of railroad 10 the Pacific
Resolrci That the national faith. pledge
for the redemption of the public debit mu
h.. kent inviolate, and that for this purpo.
We recommend economy and rigid rcsp5ns
hilitv in the public expenditures, and a vigo
Gus system Of taxation. That i lS the ia
of eyerv loval State to sustain the credit Al
nrofnote the use of the national currency.
Rexolref. That we approve the Posiu
taken bv the Government; that the peol
of the United States can never regard WI
indifference the attempt Of any Europe
Power 70 overthrow by force, or 10 supra
hv fraud the institutions of any Repu6iic
Government on the Western Continent, a
that they viii view with extreme jealousy,
menacing to the peace and independence
this our country. the efforts of any such 20
er 10 obtain new footholds for monarchlt
governments, sustained by foreign militia
force in near proximity 70 the United STATE
Mrs Lincoln has finished her sun
mer rambi;ngs. and pas returned 10 Was