The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-09-01
sPLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL UNIO,
CONVENTION


The following are the resolutions adopted by the
Convention which nominated LINCOLN and JOHN
. son at Baltimore, june 9Th 1S64:-
Resolved That IT is the highest duty oyory Ame-
mean citizen to MAINTAIN against all their enemies
me infegnIy Oi the Union, and the paramount au-
thofity of the Constitution and laws tle United
States; and that, laying aside al differences aud po
htical opinions, we pedge ourselves as Union men,
animated by a common sentiment, and aiming at a
aisdtne Government in queinR by force OF arms the
2 Rebellion now raging against its authority, and IN
br nging to the punishment due to their crimes the
Rebels and traitors arrayed agninst It,
Resolved, That we approve tho determination of
the Government OF the United States not to compro-
mise with Rebels, 10 offer any terms of peace ex-
cept tueh as may be based upon an unconditional
surrender OF their hostility and return to their inst
allegiance 70 tile Constitution and laws OF the United
States, and that We call upon the Government to
maintain this position ana to prosecute the with
the utmost possible yIgor 20 the complete suppression
OF the Rebellion, in fuL reliance upon the sef-sacr-
fee the patriotism the heroic valor, and the undYng
devotion oI the American people 10 their country
ard its uec institutions.
Resoved, 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 pr1nci-
pies of republican Government justice and the Ma
hona safety demand ITS nter and complete extirpa-
ton from the soil OF the republic and that we uphold
and MAINTAIN the acts and proelamahons by winch
the Government, IN its own defense has aimod a
death blow at this gigantic evil We are in Iayor,
furthermore, of such an amendment 20 the Constiru-
ton, 10 be made by the people in conformity with
lie piounons as shall terminate and Iorevor prohibt
the existence of slavery within the limits of the iurs-
diciion OF the United States
ResoiVed, That tho thanks OF the American people
are due to the sold ers and sailors the army and
BavY, who have peried their lives defense Of their
country, and IN VlndlcatiOn OF the honor the aR
that the Nation owes 10 them permanent reco0-
milton OF their patriotism and valor, and ample and
permanent provision those Oh their survivors who
have received disabling and honorable wounds in
the service OF the c0untry and that the memories of
those who have fallen in its defense shall be held in
grateful and everlasting RENE mbrance.
yRes0lUed, That we approve and applaud the prac-
hcal wisdom, the unseltish patriotism and unwaovr-
ing fde Ity TO the Constitution and the principles of
American liberty with which ABRAHAM LINCOLN
has discharged under circumstances unparalleled
difficulty, the great duties and responsibilities the
presidential Offices that approve and indoIse, as
demanded by the emergency and essential to the
preseryatO on Of the nation and within the Const-
luton, the measures and acts which he has adopted
70 defend the nation anst its and secret foes
that approve especially the proclamation Of
OF men heretofore held in slavery and that have
full confidence IN his determination 10 carry these and
ali other constitutional measures essential 10 the sal
VanoA OF the country INTO tull and complete OBJECT.
Resotged, hat we deem il essential to the general
Weliafe mat harmony should prevail in the national
councils and we regard rs worthy of public conh-
donce and Official trust those only who cordially in
doise the pr1nel les reclaimed in these resolutions,
ana winch should characterize the administration OF
the Government.
Resolved hat the Government owes TO all men
employed in It's armies without regard 10 distinction
OF color, the iu protection OF the avs war, and
mat any VIC alton OF these laws or of the usages of
civilized nations IN the time OF war by the Rebels
now IN arms, should be made the subject OF tull and
prompt redress.
Resoiped That the toreign emigration which in the
past has added so much TO the wea tl and deye-
lopment OF resources and increase of power 10 tho
nation the asylum the oppressed OF all nations,
should be iosteTed and encouraged by liberal aud
Just policy.
Resoiued, That we are in tavor of the speedy con-
struction OF the railroad TO { ne Pacific
ReSoiped, That the national iaiih pledged tor the
OF the pubic debt must be kept inVioate
and that tor this purpose We recommend economy
and npd responsibility in the public expenditures,
and vigorous and just system of taxation; that II
s the duty OF any loyal state 10 sustain the credit
and Promote the use on the national currency.
ReSoived Tbat,we approve tue position taken by
be Government that The people OF The United states
Beyer REGARDED with indifference the attempt OF any
tOrol can power 10 overthrow ~ tOrce, or TO sup
plant by fraud, the instituisna OF any republican
Government the western continent, and that thsy
new with extreme jealousy as menacing TO tho
peace and indegendencc .Oi tins our country, the
sG0rts of any such Uuwcr TO Obtain new iOotnOds
Tor munaIchical oYtmmonts sustained by foreign