Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-23
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE!
THE RATIONAL UNION PLATFORM.
Adopted at Baltimore June It'll, 1884.

Reolred Tia. II the highest duty Of every Ameri
can citizen to maintain against all their enemies the in
ngty OF the Union and the paramount authority of h
Constitution and laws OF the United States; and thai
laying aside all differences and political opinions WI
pledge ourselves as Union men, animated by common
sentiment and aiming ut common object to do every
thing in power to aid the Government In queny by
force Of the rebellion raging against its author
ity, and In bringing TO the punishment due to the
crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed sgaiustt.
Reselsed, That we approve the determination Of the
Government Of the United States not to compromise will
rebels to Offer any terms peace except such may
be based upon unconditional surrender" of theil
hostility, and return TO their just allegiance to the Con
suton and laws Of the United States and that cal
upon the Government to maintain this position aud pros
ecute the with the utmost possible yigor TO the
pete suppression OF the rebellion, in full reliance upon
the self sacrifices the patriotism the heroic vaor and
unying devotion OF the American people to their country
and its free institutions. s- ..a 1..- HY
Resolred That slavery was the and con-
stitutes the strength Of the rebellion and as u must be
always and everywhere hostile 10 the principles Of Re.
publican Government justice and the national safety de-
mands its utter and complete exrpatnn from the soil OF
the Republic and that maintain and uphold the acts
and proclamations by which The Government in its own
defense, has aimed deahblow at this gigantic evil We
are in favor furthermore of such an amendment to the
Constitution to be made by the people in conformity with
its provisions shall terminate and forever prohibit the
existence of slavery within the limits or the Jurisdiction OF
the United States.
Resolred That the thanks of the American people are
due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army and navy who
have periled their lives in defense Of their country
vindcaton Of the honor Of the Flag that the nation
and their vaor and ample and permanent provision for
those Of their survivors who have received permanent and
disabling wounds In the service Of the country and that
the memories OF those who have fallen In its defense shall
be held in grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Resoced That we approve and applaud the practical
wisdom. the unseiish patriotism and answering fidelity
to the Constitution and the principles Of American liberty
with which ABRAHAM LINCOLN has discharged, under cir
cumstances Of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties
and responsibilities OF the Presidential Office; that we
approve and endorse demanded by emergency and
essential to the preservation Of the nation and within
the Constitution, the acts and he has adopted
to defend the nation against its open and secret foes
that approve especially the Proclamation Emanci-
patton and the employment Union soldiers OF men
heretofore held in slavery and that we have full conf
dcnce in his determination to carry these and all other
constitutional measures essential to the salvation of the
country, into fail and complete effect. ..y
Resoired. That deem 1t essential to the general
welfare that harmony should prevail in the National
councils, and 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
Rrsolred, That the Government ewes 10 all men EN-.
poyed in its armies. without regard to distinction OF
color the full protection Of the laws Of war; and that any
violations Of these laws the usages of civilized
IN the time Of war by the rebels in should he
made the subject OF full and prompt redress.
Resolned, That the former immigration which in the
past has added much TO the wealth and development
Of resources and increase of to this nation the
asylum of the oppressed Of all nations should be fosered
and encouraged by n liberal and just policy.
Reolne That in favor of the speedy construc.
ton OF the railroad to the Pacific.
Resolsed That the national faith pledged to the re-
demption OF the public debt mast be kept nyiolabe and
that for this purpose economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and just sy stem of taxation; that It is the duty of every
loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the OF
the national currency. .-.
Resolced, That approve the position taken by the
Goverament that the people Of the United States
never regard with Indifference the attempt of Euro
pean power to overthrow ny force suppaut by fraud
the institutions Of any republican government the
tbeyy vii ve ytr
jealousy menacng 10 the peace and Independence of
this our country the efforts Of such power to obtain
new foothos for monarchial governments sustained by
foreign military force In near proximity to the United
States. sg ..... : ... 49,.