Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-19
The NaiioaaI Platform Of the UnleI
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Rarty.
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2 Resolrfd, That wo approve the determin.
ntion OF the Government Of the United States NOT
70 compromise win the rebels, or u oner any
terms Of peace. except such az may be based
upon an unconditional surrender Of theif hostlli
ties and reinrn TO their Just aiitgtance to the
Constitution aud laws OF the United States, and
tha. we call upon the Government to maintain
this position. and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor to the complete suppression
Of the rebellion. In the full reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism and heroic yaior, aud the
undying devotion of the American people to their
country and IFS free institutionA
8 Resoloed That as slavery was the cause and
as 1t must be- slways and everywhere hostile 10
the principles OF republican goyernmsnt Justice
and the national safety demand itA utter and com
plete extirPatlon from inc SOL o. the Republic
And that while we uphold and maintain the
acts and pr ciamations by whirh ihr Govern
ment In its 'iwn dyfense, ha. aimed q death-hlow
AZ this gigantic evil we are In favor furthermore
OF rueh an amendment to the constiution.to be
made by the people in conformity with It's pro.
Visions as shall terminate forever and prohlbisthe
existence OF slavery within its limts or the juris
diction OF tne United tates
Z. ResotUed, That the thanks OF the Amer.
lean people are due. TO the soldiers md
sailora Of the Army and Navy, who have
Perled their lives IN defense OF their country and
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hpProVe ana enaoIse, - aemanoen ~ the emef'
ksnry ano ano esaeullsi - sno pIeseIs y tue
Nation ana a. Wnnin tne PROVISIONS OF tne
Constitution, the measures and acts which be
has adopted 70 defend the Marion against its open
and secret foes; that We approve especially the
proclamation OF Emancipation, and the employ
ment a. Union soldiers Of men heretofore
held In slavery and that We have full coundsoce
his discrimination to carry out these ana au ON.
or Constitutional measures essential 10 the saliva
ton Or the country with null and complete enect
! hssotvee, mat We deem u essential % tne
general welfare tnaf harmony should Prevhu y
lne Maiiena, conncin ana y. We regard aawotlhy o.
pubic eonnasnee and omc,ai trnsl tnose only wno NO
.s sotolally. enuorse zoe p1neiPlea P'ociIn.a ~
the administration OF the Government
I. RESOLVED Thar the Government owes to all