The weekly union record., 1864-07-23
National Union Platform,
ADOPTED AT TIE BALTIMORE co>vESrIo

/. Resolrsd, That II is the high duty of every
American citizen to maintain against all their en-
emes the integrity Of The Union and the para
mount authority of the Constitution and laws OF
the United States and that, laying aside all differ
enceS and political opinions we pledge ourselves
A. Union men animated by a ommon object 10
do everything in power t. aid the Government
IN Queug 10y force ot arms the rebellion now rag
ing against lis authority and in bringing TO the
punishment due t. their cIime5 the rebels and
traitors armed against il.
?. RcSoireG. That approve the determination
/ af the Government OF the United States not to
/ compromise with iebel>, or to ufer any terms of
peace except such IL NAV be based anon an uncuu-
ditional surrender of their hostility and return to
the>r Just allegiance t. the Constitution and laws
ct the United States; and that We call upon the
Guvernmegt To maintain this posi- IN and to pros
eCute the war with the utmost possible vigOr to the
complete suppression OF the rebellion, in the full
ie'Iance upon the Selfsacriticing patriotism and
heroic valor and the undy ing devotion Of the
American people TO their country and lis Tree III
st buttons.
ReSolred, That As slavery was the cause and
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion and
as il n.uSt be always and everywhere, hostile to
the principles Of republican government, Jlst e
and the national safety demand Its utter and com
plete eXtirpati0n from the sell of the Republic.
/ And that while we uphold and maintain the acts
and proclamatious by which the Government. in its
own defense. has aimed death-blow at this & gan
tic evil. are la favor, furthermore, of such an
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people. IN conformity with Its provisions. a shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence of
slavery within the limits or jurisdiction ot the
United States
/ 4, ReSoired, That the thanks of the American
people due 10 the soldiers and sailors OF the AZ
my and navy. who have pered their lives in de
feu>e Of their country and il vlndicati0n OF the
honor Of the flag; that the nation owes 10 them
I some permanent recognition of their patriotism
and their val0r and ample and permanent proyis-
.f tb,sr hl hl ed
disabling and honorable wounds in the service of
the country; aud that the memories OF those who
have fallen in its defense shall be held III grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
/ j. ResOlred. That approve and applaud the
practical wisdom. the un>elii>h patriotism aud the
un>werving fidelity 10 the Constitution and the
/ principles OF American liberty with which Abra-
ham Lincoln has discharged under circumstances
oil unparalleled difficulty. the great duties and re-
pOn>lblliteS OF the Presidential uce; That Se ap-
prove and iul0rSe a. demanded BY the emergency
and sential to the preservation OF the nation and
IS within the prov i~ionS OF the Constitution, the
/ measures and acts which he has adopted L. defend
the nation a-alnSt it, open and secret foes that we
approve especially the Proclamation OF EmAnci-
patton, and the employment as Union soldiers OF
men heretofore held IN slavery; and that we have
iuil confidence in hi> determination to carry out
these and all other Constitutional measures essen
tial to the salvation OF the country with full and
conn leie effect.
i. Resojred That We leem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in the
National councils. and regard a. worthy Of p b.
Tic confidence and official trust those only who
cordially md the principles proclaimed IN these
resolutions. aud which should chaIattenze the al
/ nii.i>'ratIon ot the Government.
( :. Rcs0ired, That tie Government owes to MI
men employ cd in it armies, without regard to dis
uuciat, ot color the tull protection OF the laws OF
war. and that any Vi atou OF these laws or the
u>ace> OF civilized nations in time OF VIII, by the
reheI> DOW III aims, should be made the subject OF
prompt and tall recles~.
;. Reso'red, That foreign emigration which in
the past has added much To the wealth develop
ment OF resources AID increase of power to thi'
should be fsJeged and encouraged b! 4 liberal and
just policy.
9. Resolred. That we are in favor Of the speedy
construction OF a railroad to the Pacific.
10. Rtsoired hat the national faith, pledged
Tor the redemption OF the public debt mast 0e kept
. Inviua'e and that for this purpose recommend
economy and rigid responsibility iu the public eX
pend,tureS, and 4 vigorous and Just system Ot tax
alton, that II Is the duty Of every loyal state L
sustain the credit and promote the Use OF the ma
I tlonal currency.
Il Rss0ireG. That we approve the position IA
Ken by the Government, that the people OF th'
/ United States can never regard with indifference;
the attempt OF any European power 10 overthrow
by iorce OF suppl4ut by fraud the institutions .
. any republican government on the western CONT
/ uelt. aud that they will view with extreme jeal
ousy, as menaclng 10 the peace and independents,
/ OF thtiT own country. the efforts OF any such pow
ct TO obeain new footholds Tor mpnArchical govern
ments sustained by foreign military iUrce, IL Dea
proximity to The United States