Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-06-17
Union National Convention.
THE PLATFORM.

aEaluSt all tueit eueNite, Tue integrity 0l
the Union and the permanen: authority OF
the Constitution and laws of the United
States and that, laying aside ali dtferen.
ees and political opinions, We pledge our
selves, as Union men, animated by com.
mon sentiment, and aiming at a common
object, to do every thing in our poser 10
aid the Government in quelling, BY force
of arms, the Rebellion now raging against
its authority, and 10 bringing to the pun
ishment due to their crimes, the rebels aud
traitors arrayed against it.
2, That we approve the determination
of the Government Of the United States
not to compromise with rebels, or to Offer
any terms of peace, except such as may be
based upon an unconditional surrender Of
their hostility and a return TO their just
allegiance to the Constitution and laws o!
the States; aud that We call upon the
Government to maintain this position, and
to prosecute the war with The utmost pos
sible yigor to the complete suppression of
the rebellion, in full reliance upon the self
sacrifices, patriotism, heroic valor and w.
diving devotion of The American people to
their country and its free institutions.
3, That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength Of this REBEL
ion, and as it must be always and every
where hostile to the principles of repubi
can government, justice aud the national
safety demand its utter aud complete ex
tirpation from the soil of the Republic !;
and that, while We uphold aud maintain
the acts aud proclsma'ion by which the
Government, in It's own defence, has
aimed q death blow at the gigantic evil,
we are in favor, furthermore, Of such an
amendment to the Constitution, to be
made by the people in conformity with is
provisions, as shall terminate and for ever
prohibit the existence Of slavery within the
limits or jurisdiction Of The United States
4, That the thanks Of the American
people are due TO the soldiers aud sailors
Of the army and navy, who have periied
their lives in defence Of their cnuatry, ard
10 vindication of the hoLor If the flag;
that the nation owes to them some perma-
nent recognition of their patriotism and
their valor, and ample and permsneut
provision for those Of their survivors who
have received disabling aud honorable
wounds In the service Of their country:
and that the memory of those who hare
fallen in its defence shall be held in CRATE
ful and everlasting memory.
5, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unseif'h p,rioii-m,
and the unswerving 6deliiy 10 the Consti
futon and the principles of Am ric,n lib |
erty, with which Abraham L;uclin has |
discharged under circumstances Of unpar-
allied difiiculity, the great duties aud re-
sponsibilitiea of the Presidential Office.
That We approve and endorse, as demanded
by the emergency, and essential to The .
preservation Of the nation, and as wi'hio .
the provisions of the Constitution, the .
measures aud acts which be has adopted +
to defend the nation against It's omen and .
secret foes; that We approve, especially, (
the Proc'amation of Emauc cipa'i0n ami tue
employ yment as Union soldiers of nen
heretofore held in slavery AVID that We
nave full confidence in bis dsierm nation
10 carry these, and al other constitutional
measures essential to the salvation Of the
country, into full and complete effect.
6. That we deem il essential to our
general welfare, that harmony should pie
vail in our nation councils and We regard
:. worthy Of public confidence aud Of
ficial trast those only who cordially en-
ior.e the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, and which should characterize
the Adninisfratinn of our Government.
Z, That the Government oscs to all
men employed in its armies, without re-
gard to the distinction Of color, be fuli
protection of the laws Of war !; and that
any violation of these laws, or the usages
Of civilized nations, in time of war, 6y the
rebels Now in arms, should be made the
subject of prompt and full redress.
s, That foreign immigration, which ID
the past has added so much to the wealth,
development of the resources and iIcrease
of power to this nation, the asy lum Of III,
oppressed of all nations should be fostered
aod encouraged by liberal aud just
policy.
8, That we are in favor of the speedy
construction of the Pacific Railroad.
lG, That the national faith, pledged for
the redemption of the public debt, must
be kept inviolate and that, for this pur-
pose, we recommend economy and rIgId
responsibility in the public expenditures,
and vigorous and jnst system Of taxation.
That it is the duty of every loya State 10
sustain the credit, and promote the use,
Of the National currency.
IL, That we approve the position taken
by the Government, that the people Of the
United States can never regard with in
difference the attempt of any European
power to overthrow by force, or to sup
plant BY fraud, the institutions Of any re.
publican government on the Western con-
tinsnt; and that they view with extreme
Jealousy, IS menacipg to the peace and in.
dependence Of their own country, the
Efforts Of any such power to obtain new
footholds for mOnarchical governments,
sustained BY foreign military force, 10 near
proximity to the United States.
----~-~~~~---~--~7~~~-----~---- ----~-.-~--
~Henry J. Raymond of New York,
is Chairman, and N. D. Sperry Of COnnec-
tieut, Secretary Of the Union National
Committee. The Chairman appointed on
the EYecntive Committee. Messrs, Ch.hir,