Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-17
Tho National P,a.sorm of. the U.le.

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The following is. the platform adopted by
the National Convention Of the Union Party
held in Baltimore:
/. Resolued That It rs the highest dut. Of
every American citizen to maintain against al
their enemies the integrity of the Union and the
paramount authority the Constlfution and laws
Of the United Sfatesi and that, laying aside all
differences and political opinions, we pledge our.
selves, az Union men, animated by a common
sentiment and aiming at common object, to 90
everything In our power 10 aid the Government
in queling by force Of arms the rebellion now
raging against its authority aud in hrngnR 10 the
punishment due 10 their crimes the rebels aud
traitors armed against II. ar'1e5 fassE.aL Il
/ 2 Resolred That we approve the determin-
alton of the Government Of the United States not
TO compromise with the rebels or to offer any
terms Of peace, except such a. may be based
upon an unconditional surrender Of their hostili
ties and return to their just allegiance to the
Constitution and laws Of the United States, and
that we call upon the Government TO maintain
this position, and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible yigor 70 the complete suppression
Of the rebellion In the full reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism and heroic 'yslor and the
undying devotion Of the American people TO their
country and its free institutions aI zIlTAI
RssoIced That az slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength oftis rebellion, and
as It must be, always and everywhere hostile to
the principles of republican government, Justice
and the nanonal safety demand its utter and cnm-
pleie extrpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while we uphold and maintain tup
acts and prSclamations by which the Govern.
ment. in Its .wn defense, has aimed death. blow
ut this gigantic evil we are In favor furthermore
Of such an amendment tothe Constitution 70 be
made by the people In conformity with It's pro-
visions as shall terminate forever and prohibtthe
existence slavery within Its limits or the juriS
diction Of the United faies.
q Resolued, That the thanks Of the Amer.
ican people are due to the soldiers and
sailors OF the Army and Navy, who have
periled fhelr lives In defense of their country and
in vlndication Of the honor of the flag; that the
Nation owes TO them some permanent reeogBi
ton oftheir patriotism and their vaior, and ample
and permanent provision for those OF their survi
vors who have received disabling and honorable
wounds In the service Of their country; and thn,
the memories OF those who have fallen in its DE-
fense shall be heidi grateful and everlasting re,
membrance.
s. Rssolusd That we approve aud applaud the
practical wisdom, the unselfish patriotism and the
answering fidelity to the Constitution and the
principles Of American liberty with which Abra-
ham Lincoln has discharged. under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty, the great dhties and
responsibilities Of the Presidential offer; that We
approve and endorse, az demanded by the emer.
grrcy and essential 10 the preservation Of the
Nation and a. within, the provisions Of the
Constitution, the measures and acts which he
has adopted 70 defend the Nation against Its open
and secret foesi that we approve especially the
Proclamation Of Emancipation, and the employ.
ment as Union s;ldiers Of men heretofore
held In slavery; and that we have full confidence
in his determination n carry out these and all 9th.
er Constitutional measures essential to the sAlys.
tion Of the country with full and complete effect
6. Resoteed, that we deem 1t essential TO the
general Wrlfare that harmony should prevail in
the National councils, and we regard asworthy Of
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characteriEe
the administration Of the Government !, i,ss.,il
Z. Resolued, That the Government owes TO all
men employed In Its armies, without regard to
distinction ofcoor, the full protection Of the iRwf
of war, and that any violation Of thrse laws, or
the usagea Of civilized nations 10 time of war by
the rebels now, 10 arms, should be made the sub
ject ofpruinpt and full redrtsa a4Hs'isA ~
. e.. Rstolued The foreign emigration, which In
the past has added 30 much to the wealth, devel.
opment Of resources and increase Of power 20 this
Nation the asylum Of the oppressed Of all nations,
should be- fOstefed and Ienconraged hy liberal
and Just policy.
y ~ heeObpeu. fnatLWe2 are ~ ENut piAae esrA'
DIV construction Of the Rallrnad 10 the Pacific.
10. Resolred That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must bt
kept iuyiolsie, aud that for this purpose we re-
commend economy and rigid responsibility 10 the
public expenditures. and q Vigorous and just sys'
TEN OF taxation; that 1t Is the duty Of every oya
State 10 sustain the credit and promote the use
Of the National currency. s ,rHlrtt ,,EA
IL. ResoIred, That we approve the, podtion
taken by the Government thar the people Of the
United States can never regard with indifference
the attempt of any European power 10 over
throw by force or to supplant the institutlons Of
any Republican Government on the Western
Continent y and that they will view with er
treme jealousy, as menacing TO the peace and IN
dependence of their own country, the efiorts o
any such Power to obtain new foctholds for mo
narchical Governments, sustained BY forelgr
military force, In near proximity q the Unitet
States. 1lasliluiis citlL l5fthis 2Had d5iofs