The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-07-14
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NATIONAL UNION PLATFORM.
Rssolred, That It's the highest duty
3of every American citizen, to main
tain against all their enemies, the in
-tegrity of the Uuion, and the para
mount authority Of the Constitution
and Laws of the United States, and
that we pledge, ourselves as Union
men, animated by 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
its authority, and in bringing 10 pun
oishment, due to. their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against hit. Pro
longed applausc.l
s4s sResolred, That we approve the de-
itarminationof the Government of the
United States not TO compromise with
'rebeis, or to offer any terms Of peace,
except such as may be based upon an
unconditional surrender of their hos
,itilityandtto return to their allegiance
go the Constitution and laws Of the
,Thiteta States; and that we call upon
the Government to maintain this posi-.
ton, and to prosecute the war with tho
utmost possible yigor TO the complete
nsupprsssion Of the rebellion, in full re.
1iidncs upon tho self.sacrifces, tho
patriotism, tho heroic valor and the
undying devotion Of the American
people 70 their country and its free in
'stiIutions [AppIausc. a.ses +
,R3i9lrei, that as slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength
Of the rebellion and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the
principles of Republican Govern
laent, Justice, and the national safety,
demahd ia utter and complete extir-
patton from the soil ofthe republic lap.
pIauseb and thatwc uphold and main.
tain tie acts and proclamation BY
which the Government, in its own de-
iansa has caused deathblow at this
gigantic evil We arei favor, further.
more, Of such an amendment TO the
Constitution, to be made by the people
in conformity with, its provisions, ~
shall termifiAte and forever prohibi
thel existence, of slavery within. tho
limits, or Jurisdiction, Of the United
states Applause. .1I
RcSolred, That the thanks of the
american people are due to the sol
siierS audsaiors Of the army and navy
[applause who have periled then
sliyes, in defense oftheir country and in
-yindication OF the honor Of tho flag
that the nation owes to them som,
permanent recognition Of their patriot
Ism and their valor, and ample ant
permanent provision for their survivors
who have received disabling and hon
norable wounds in tho service of tn,
country; and that the memories o
those whohavo fallen in its defense
,shall be held in grateful and evorlast
ing remembrance. Loud applause
Resolved, Thatw applaud tho prac
stical wisdom, tho unselfsh patriotiim
and uusweving fidelity to the Con
stitution and the principles of Ameri
eau liberty with which Abraham Lin,
OH has discharged under circum
alapceSofyunparalellod difficulty, the
featdutiesand responsibilities of tn,
Presidential Office; that we approve
apd endorse rs demanded by emergen
So, and essential to the preservation o
1.-THE nation, and rs within the Consti
lutiQp, the measures and acts which h,
has adopted, to defend the natior
against lis open aud secret ioos; tha
wo approve especially the Proclama
ton OF Emancipation, and the employ
mcnl as Union soldiers Of mon horoto
lore held in slavery, Applause, And
,that'w4 hnyShll confidence in his do.
tcrminatiop 10 carry that and all othcl
Constitutional measures, essential tC
tho salvationof tho country, into full
and complete effect.
RgSOloed, That we doom il essential
10 The general welfare that harmony
,hNlll prevail in the national councils
anl wo regard, MS worthy Of public
confidence and official trust, those on
ly who cordially indorso the principles
proclaimed in these resolutions, and
which should characterize the Ad
ministration oltho Government
Res0ired, That tho Government
owes to all mon employed in its armies
without regard to distinction of color
tho full protection of the laws Of war
applause, and that any violation o.
these laws Of the usagos of civilized
nations in tho timo Of war, by the rob
els now in arms, should bo made tn,
sulgept Of full and prompt redress.
Prolonged applause Cg
ReS0lred-That the foreign immi
aNcfation, which in tho past has addet
Homuch TO the wealth and develop
incnt OF the resources and increase 0
power to this nation--thc asylum 0
tho oppressed Of allgnations- shout,
be foStorcd and encouraged by u liber
u and just policy EAIM N
Resolced @ThGt we are in favor Q
the speedy construction Of the railwa'
10 theiPaci6e,t "a 81 YD ahE
c'Rds6ioed That the National iailI
pledged forthe redemption of the pull
JIG debt must be- kept inviolate, an
that Gf thlsspurpose we reecommen
economy aud figid responsibility
the publlceSpenditures aud vigorop
.anaaiqsl1system ,of taxation; that iii
the duty Of every loyal Stale TO SUI
.a'taindhe credit and promote the use
the National Oqrrency, (Applause]