Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-10-01
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE,
The National Union Platform.
.don,ed At Baltimore. June 18th, 1854.

RssoIrsd That IL il the highest duty of every
American citizen to maintain against all their enc
mics the integrity of the Union and the paramount
authority of the Constitution and laws of the
United States and that, laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves
as Union men, animated by g common sentiment
and aiming at a common object, to do every thing
in our power to aid the Government in quelling by
force of arms the rebellion now raging against It's
to their crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
against it. 49,. /,
the Government of the United States not TO COM
promise with rebels to offer any terms OF peace
except such as may be based upon an uncondltion-
al surrender of their hostility and return TO their
lust allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the
United States, and that we call upon the Govern
ment to maintain this position and TO prosecute
the war with the utmost possible vigor to the
complete suppression OF the rebellion, in full rei-
ance upon the selfsaerifcss, the patriotism, the
heroic Talor and the undyiDg devotion OF the
American people to their country and Its nee in
Resolred, That as slavery the cause and now
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion, and as
it must be always and everywhere hostile to the
principles Of republican government, justice and
the national safety demand its utter and complete
extirpaion from the soil OF the republic and that
uphold and maintain the acts and proc amatiens
by which the Government, in its own defense, has
aimed 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 eonfor
forever prohibit the existence OF slavery within the
limits or Jurisdiction of the United States.
ResOlred, That the thanks of the American peo-
pie are due 70 the soldiers and sailors of the army
and navy who have periled their lives in defense
of their country and in vindication Of the honor
of the hagi that the nation owes 20 them some
their valOr, and ample and permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis
abIng and honorable wounds In the service OF their
country and that the memories of those who have
fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful and
everlasting remembrance.
RsSotred, That we approve and applaud the prac-
teal wisdom, the unselish patriotism, and the I'M
swerving fidelity TO the Constitution and the prin-
sipIes Of American liberty with which Abraham
Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances OF
Unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
sponsibilities of the Presidential office; that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential to the preservation OF the ma
ton, and within the provisions OF the Constitu-
tion the meas ures and acts which he has adopted
TO defend the nation against its open and secret
foes; that we approve especially the proclamation
diers OF men heretofore held il slavery and that
we have full confidence in his determn alton to
carry these and all other constitutional measures,
essential to the salvation Of the country, into full
and complete effect.
Rssofped That we deem 1t essential to the gener-
al welfare that harmony shonld prevail in our ma
confidence and official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
T. solutiOns, a which should characterize the
administration of the Government.
RssoIred, That the Government owes an men
employ ed in its armies, without regard to dstnc-
non of color, the full protection OF the laws OF
war and that any violation of thesej laws, or the
usages of civilized nations in time Of war, by the
rebels now in arms, should be made the subject OF
prompt and full redress.
Resolued, That the foreign immigration which 10
the past has addedso much to the wealth, develop
ment of resources, aud increase of power to this
nation the asylum of the oppressed of all nations
should be fostered and encouraged by liberal and
lust policy.
Resolred, That in favor of a speedy con.
struction of the railroad TO the Pacific.
esoIred, That the national faith, pledged for th'
redemption OF the public debt, must be kept invi
olate, and that for this purpose We recommend
ecoue envy and rigid responsibility in the public ex
penditures. and a vigorous and just system of tax
alton. Tina, il is the duty of every loyal State e
sustain the credit and promote the use of the ma
tional currency.
ReS0ired, That We approve the position taken b.
the Government that the people of the United
States can never regard with indifference the at
tempt of any European Power to overthrow b.
force, or TO suppIant by fraud, the institutions
any Rep ublican Government Oh the Western Con
tinent, and that they will view with extreme jeal
ousy, as menacing to the peace and independence
OF this country, the efforts OF any such powe
| to obtain new footholds for monarehical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force, in
| proximity to the United states.