Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-11-02

'AA1lMOREs
Tue National Convention which as
sembled at Ballim IRE on the 7th Of
last June, and there nominated ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN, 70 reelection as Pres
ldent, with ANDREW JOHNSON, as Vice
President, adopted the following
PLATFORM.
Resclped, That it is the highest du-
ty of every American citizen 10
maintain against all their enemies he
integrity OF The UEion. and the para
mount authority of tle Constitution
and laws of the United States; AMI
that, laying aside all differences of
political opinion, We pledge ourselves
as Union men. animated by a COM
NOR sentiment. and aiming at a COM
mon object, to do everything in our
power o aid the Government in Quell-
ing by force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, and
in bringing TO the punishment due to
their crimes the rebels and traitors
arrayed against it.
Resolred, That We approve the de-
termination OF the Gov rnment OF the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, mol to offer any terms OF peace
except such as may b. based upon
an unconditional surrender" OF Il cir
hostility and a return 10 their just al
legiance to the Constitution and laws
OF the United States, and that we call
r1nn xhn Eor..n - . 81 uaoInfnTn tins
position and to prosecute the
war. with the utmost possible
vigor 20 the complete suppress
ion of the Rebellion, in full reli-
ance upon the sell sacrifice, the patri'
otism, the heroic ~valOr, and the undy-
ing devotion of the American people
to their country and its free institu'
tons.
RESOLVED, That, as Slavery was the
cause, and now constitutes the strength
of this rebellion, and as II must be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the
principles of republican government
Justice and the national safety de-
m .nds its utter and complete extirpa-
ton from the soil of the republic; and
that we ultold and maintain the acts
and proclamations by whic the Gov
ernment, in its own defence, las AIM
ed a death-bIow at this gigantic evil
We are in favor, Furthermore, OF such
Of. amendment to the Constitution, "a
be made by the people in conformity
with its provisi. ms, as shall terminate
and forever prohibit the existence o.
Slavery within the limits of the Ju-
risdiclion of the United States.
RESOLVED, That the thanks OF the
American People are due to the sol
diers and sailors of the Army and Ma
w, who have periied their lives in de,
fence of their country, u IN vlndl-
cstion of the honor OF the flag; that
the nation owes 10 them some perma'
mont recognition OF theis patriotism
and valor, and ample and permanent
provision for thrse OF their survivors
who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds in t g service OF th'
couutry; and that the memories o
those who have fallen in its deiens'
shall be held in grateful and eyerlast
ing remembrance.
Resolved, That VIC approve and ap
plaud the pr: ctical wisdom, the IN
selfish patriotism, a n answering b
deity 10 the Constitution and th'
principles of American Liberty, viii
which Abraham Lincoln has dlscharg
ed, under circumstances Of uuparal-
leled difficulty, the great duties unC
responsibilities of the Presidential OF
fee; tlat W. approve and indorse, as
demanded by the emergency and ss
sential L. the preservation OF the Ma
ton, and as within the Constitution
the measures and acts which he ha:
adopted to defend the nation againsi
its open and secret foes; that We ap
prove especially the Proclamation d
Emancipation, and the employment
as Union soluiers of men hereto
fore held in Slavery; and that we have
tulI confidence in his determination Il
carry these and all other constitution
al measures essential 10 the salvation
of the country into fnll and complete
effect.
Resolved, That we deem il essential
TO the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in the National coun
ellis, ana we regard as worthy of pub
Tic confidence and official trust thos'
only VIII cordially indorss the prin
cipies proclaimed in these resolution:
and which should characterize the ad
m~inistralion Of the Government.
RESOLVED, that the Government
owes 10 all men employed in its ar
mics, without regard TO distinction o
color, the full protection OF the law
of war; and that any violation o
these laws or of the usages OF civil
lied nations in the time Of war by
the Rebels now in arms, should bt
made the subject OF tull and prompt
redress.
Rcsolred, That the foreign immi
grafton, which in the past has added
SO much to the wealth. and develop
ment of and increase O
power to this nation, the asylum o.
The oppressed of all nations, shouiC
be fostered and encouraged by a lib
eral and just policy.
Resolved, That we are in favor o
the speedy construction of a Railroad
to the Pacific.
RESOLVED, That the National faith
pledged for the redemption of the pub
lie Debt, must be kept ~inviolate; an'
that for this purpos" we recommen'
economy and rigid responsibility II
the pubic expenditures, and a vigor
Gus and just system of taxation; tina
it is the duty of every loyal State t
sustain the credit and promote tn
use of the National Currency.
ResoEzgd. That we approve the pc