The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1864-09-15
sArIoNAL UNION PLATFORM.

ed BY the National Union Convention,
which assembled in Baltimore on the
7th Of June, last;
Resolpcd, That il stho highest duty
oayery American citizen 10 maintain
s,lainst oil their enemies the integrity
oilhe Union and the paramount author.
ii oflhe Constitution and laws Of tho
United States. and that, laying aside oil
di6erOnees of political opininion, we
plblge ourselves, as Union men, anima.
toby a common sentiment and aiming
Gta common object, to do everything in
our power to aid the Government in
qJelling by force Of arms, the rebellion
Hw raging against its authority aud in
hsinging 10 the punishment due to their
cgimes the rebels and traitors arrnigncd
AGAINST Il.
lpesolrcd, That we approve Of the
determination OF the Government oi the
United States not 10 compromise with
rsbols, or to offer any terms Of peace
except such as may be based upon an
ilconditional surrender Of their hostili.
Il and return to their just allegiance to
b q Constitution and Laws ofthe United
Ates; and that we coll upon the Gov
nment to maintain this position and to
osocute the war with the utmost posi-.
yigor 10 the complete suppression Of
Z rebellion, in full reliance upon the
fsacri6ces, the patriotism, tho heroic
lcr and the undYing devotion of the
netlcan people TO their country and
free institution.
Rrsolrsa, That, as slavery was the
Sc aud now constitutes the strength
bis rebellion, and as It must be al
Ysspd everywhere hostile to the prin
Pies ofRepublican Government, justice
albc National safety demand its utter
complete exiirpation from the soil Of
Republic; and that We uphold and
Iain the Actsend Proclamation by
BE Government, in its own de-
"a "a aimed death blow Of this 81
As We are in favor, further,
Ia amendment to tie Con-
10 bemOde by the people in
5lly with lis provisions, as shall
pnd forever prohibit the exis,
glpyery within the limits or ju
efthc United States
Thatibe thanks Of the Am.
Ble are due to our soldiers and
lhe ormyand navy, who have
eirlives in defense Of their
ia vlndication Of the honor
lhatthe nation owes to them
pent recognition Of their pa.
eipyalor, and ample and
ltiiAhent ptoFIsiCn for 'thoSe of their
survivors who have suffered disabilities
and received honorable wounds in the
service ofthe country; and that the mem
orics ofthose who have fallen in its de-
fence shall be held in grateful and ever
lasting remembrance,
Resolred, That we approve and ap-
plOud the practical wisdom. the unset
fish patriotism, and unSwerving fidelity
to the Constitution, the principles Of
American liberty with which ABRAHAM
LINCOLN has discharged. under elrcum'
stances Of unparalleled difficulty, the
great duties and responsibilities oil the
Presidential office; that we approve and
endorse, as demanded by the emergency
and essential 10 the preservation Of the
nation and as within the Constitution,
the measures and acts which he has ud-
opted to defend the nation against its
open and secret foes: That we approve
especially Of the Proclamation of Eman'
cipation, and the employment, as Union
soldiers, men heretofore held in slavery;
that VIC have full confidence in his de.
termination to carry these and oil other
constitutional measures, essential TO the
salvation Of the country, into full and
complete effect,
ResOlued, That we deem it essential