Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-09
DC N...snal 1la.e.rn e .he Union

The following IS the platform adopted y
the National Convention of the Union Parry
held in Baltimore: (.
/. Reached, That 1t is the highest alas M N
every American citizen to maintain nga anS me
their enemies the integrity Of the Union al
paramount authority Of the Constitution any N
OF the United States and that, laying o,,r.
differences and political opinions, we PieusS
selves, as Union men, animated py - ~ a. 40
sentiment and aiming at common ooJec., ~ art
eyerythine, In our power 10 aid the Governnens
In Queiling by force of arms the reoeh.on - We
raging against It's authority, and IN oFps,ns ~ nd
punishment due to their crimes the EooOi'
traitors armed against 1t. s..o-r,n.
Q RESOLVED, That we approve tne 49, -,
alton of the Government of the United STATES nVs
10 comnromise with the rebels, or to offer any
terms Of peace, except such as may o oS1i
upon an unconditional surrender OF tneir nos. ~
ties and return TO their just allegiance " ny
Constitution and laws Of the United Stare, ct,
that we call upon the Government 70 Mn ..h .ha
this position, and TO prosecute the va. nrrssion
of the rebellion in the full reliance upon Ins s ~
sacrificing patriotism and heroic vaior, anu ~
undying devotion of the American people 10 tueh
country and Its free Institutions
] Resolced, That as slavery was the cause ~
now constitutes the strength Of this reoeinon, "nu
u /.
the principles of republican government, lusnce
and the national safety demand its utter ana eo,n
plete extirpation from the soil Of the hepuunc.
And that while we uphold and MAINTAIN sne
acts and prOclamations by which the uoveln'
ment in its own defense, has aimed a deatn-oiow
at this gigantic evil we are IN favor inr.heriy ~
Of such an amendment to the Constitution 10 %
made BY the people in conformity with lta pro-
visions as shall terminate forever and prohiottne
existence of slavery within Its limits or the Jurls-
diction of the United states,
4 Resolved, That the thanks of the Amer,
lean people are due 10 the SOLDIERS anu
sailors OF the Army aud Navy, who have
periled their lives in defense Of their country and
in yindication Of the honor Of the nag; tnat the
Nation owes to them some permanent recogni'
ton Of their patriotism and their vaior, and ampo
and permanent provision for those OF their suryi,
vors who have received disabling and honoraoie
wounds in the service OF their country; and that
the memories Of those who have fallen in its de-
Tense shall be held In grateful and everlasting re-
membrance,
8 RESOLVED, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom the unselfish patriotism and the
answering fidelity to the Constitution and the
principles of American liberty with which Abra
ham Lincoln has discharged. under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and
responsibilities of the Presidential office; that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential to the preservation OF the
Nation and as within the provisions Of the
Constitution the measures and acts which he
and secret foes; that we approve especially the
Proclamation oEkEmancipation, and the employ.
ment as Union soldiers of men heretofore
held in slavery; and that we have full confidence
In his determination to carry out these and all 9TH
er Constitutional measures essential to the saliva
ton of the country with full and complete effect
G. Resolved, that we deem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
the National councils, aud we regard as worthy OF
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration of the Government.
Z. ResoIped That the Government owes to all
men employed in Its armies, without regard TO
distinction of coor, the full protection OF the laws
of war, and that any violation Of these laws, or
the usages of civilized nations in time OF war, by
the rebels now in arms, should be made the sub
ject of prompt and full redress.
G. Resolred, The foreign emigration, which in
the past has added SO much TO the wealth, deyel.
opment OF resources and increase Of power to this
Nation the asylum Of the oppressed OF all nations,
should be fostered and encouraged by liberal
and Just policy.
g. Resolcsd. That we are in favor of the Stea-
DIV construction of the Railroad to the Pacific.
10. Resolved That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must be
kept inviolate, and that for this purpose we re-
commend economy and rigid responsibility IN the
public expenditures, and vigorous and just sys.
TEN of taxation that it is the duty Of every loyal
State 10 sustain the credit and promote the use
Of the National currency.
IL. Resoired, That we approve the position
taken by the Government that the people of the
United States can never regard with Indifference
the attempt of any European power TO over:
throw by force or TO supplant the institutions of
any Republican Government on the Western
Continent; and that they will view with ex.
treme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and in,
dependence Of their own country, the efforts OF
any such Power 10 obtain new footholds for mo-
narchcal Governments, sustained by foreign
military force, in near proximity to the United
States.