Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-09-22
Yelmmlt. Chronicle.
Sc. ClairsviIIe, Ohio, Sept. "a.
xat,onaI Union Platform.

The National Convention which assembled
at Baltimore on the 7th of last June, and
there nominated Abraham Lincoln for re-
election as President with Andrew johnson
as Vice President, adopted and presented
to the American People the following:
PLATFORM.
ResoIved, That it is the highest duty Of
every American citizen to maintain against |
all their enemies the integrity Of the Union,
and the paramount authority of the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States
and that, laying aside all differences of .po-
ltical opinions, we pledge ourselves as Un-
ion 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 to the punishment due to their
crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
against il.
Re,olved, That we approve the determi-
nation Of the Government Of the United
States not TO compromise with rebels, nor
to offer any terms of peace except such as
may be based upon an unconditional sur
render Of their hostility and a return to
their just allegiance to the Constitution and
upon the Government to maintain this
position and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor to the complete sup.
preston of the rebellion, in full reliance up
en- the self-sacri6ce, the patriotism, the
heroic valor, and the undying devotion Of
the American people to their country and
its free institutions.
Resolred, That as Slavery was the cause,
and now constitutes the strength of this re-
bellion, and as it must be always and every
where hostile to the principles of republican
government, justice and the national safety
demand its utter and complete extirpation
from the soil of the republic, and that we
uphold and maintain the acts and proclama
tions by which the Government, in its own
defense, has aimed death-blow at this gi-
gsntic evil. We are in favor, furthermore,
-ofsuch an amendment to the Constitution, to
be made BY the people in conformity. with
its provisions, as shall terminate and for
ever prohibit the existence of Slavery with
In the limits of tho jurisdiction Of the Uni.
ted States.
Resoired, That tho thanks ofthc American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors ofthe
army and navy, who have perled their lives
in defence of their country, and in vindica-
tion OF the honor of the flag that the ma
tion owes to them some permanent recog
milton of their patriotism and valor, and
ample and permanent provision for those
of their survivors who have received disa-
bling and honorable wounds in the service
Of the country; and that the memories of
those who have fallen in its defense shall be
held in grateful and everlasting remem.
branee.
Resolrcd That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfsh patriot
ism, and answering fidelity to the Consti'
tuition and the principles Of American lib.
erty, with which Abraham Lincoln has dis
changed, under circumstances Of unDarallel-
cd difficulty, the great duties and respon
sibilities Of the presidential Office ; that we
approve and indorse, as demanded by the
emergency and essential to the preservation
of the nation, and as within the Constitu
ton, the measures and acts which he has
adopted TO defend the nation against its
open and secret foes that we approve es
pecially the Proclamation of Emancipation
and the employment us Union soldiers O
men heretofore held in slavery; and tha
VIC have full confidence in his determination
to carry these and all other constitutions
measures essential to tho salvation Of tn,
country into full and complete effect.
Resolved, That wc deem it essential Il
the general welfars that harmony shoulC
prevail in tho national councils, and VIC re
gard as worthy of public confidence anC
official trust those only who cordially indorst
the principles proclaimed in these resolu
tions, and which should characterize til,
administration Of tho Government
Resolped, That the Government owes t,
all men employed in its armies, without re
gard to distinction of color, the full protec
tion OF the laws Of war; and that any viola
tion Of these laws or Of the usages of civil
lied nations in the time of war by the Reb
els now in arms, should be made the subec
Of full and prompt redress
Resoired, That the foreign immigration
which in the past has added so much to tn
wealth and development OF resources an
increase Of power to this nation, the asylum
OF the oppressed Of all nations, should b
fostered and encouraged by liberal and jus
policy.
Resolred, That we are in favor of tn
speedy construction Of tho Railroad to th
Pacific.
Resolued, That the national faith, pledge
for the redemption of tho public debt, mus
bc kept inviolate and that for this purpos
We recommend economy and rigid respon
sibiity in the public expenditures, and
vigorous and just system of taxation tha
Is the duty Of every loyal State to sustain
the credit and promote the use Of the ma
tional currency.
Resotred, That wo approve the position
taken by the Government that the people
OF tho United States never regarded with
indifference the attempt of any European
power to overthrow by torcc, or to supplani
by fraud, tho institutions of any republican
government on the Western continent, and
that they view with extreme jealousy, as
menacing to the peace and independence oil
this our country, the efforts Of any such
power TO obtain new footholds for monarch
ical governments, sustained by foreign
military force, In near proximity to tn,
United States.
Farther About MOrgan's Defeat