Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-06-17
CEDAR FALLS. IOWA, FRIDAY JUNE H. 1864. s~~3
PLATFORM ADOPTED RY THE Ma
TlONAL UNION CONVENTION
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PLATFORM ADOPTED ny THE Ma.
Al nxGTIMonE.
Resoloed, That i, 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 Const.
tuition and laws Of the United States, and
that laying aside all differences and political
opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union men,
animated by common sentiment, and aim.
ing at n common object, to do everything in
our power to aid the Government in Quelling
by force of arms, the rebellion now raging
against its authority, ana in bringing to the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arraigned against it. . ....
Resotred, That we approve the determine
tion of the Government of the United States
not to compromise with rebels, or to offer
any terms Of peace except such as may be
based upon an unconditional surrender of
their hostility, and return to their just al
legiance 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
vigor, to the complete suppression of the re-
iuti uppll ttlc Scll SacTlIlt-
es, the patriotism. the heroic valor, and tho
undying devotion OF the American people to
their country and its free institutions. '...-
Resotred, That as slavery was tho cause
and now constitutes the strength OF the re-
bellion aud as 1t must be always and every.
where hostile to the principles Of n republi-
can government, justice aud the national
safety DEMAND ITS UTTER AND COMPLETE Ex.
IRRITATION FROM THE SOIL OF TIE REPUBLIC ;
and that we uphold and maintain the acts
and proclamation by which the government,
in its own defense, has aimed death blow
at this gigantic evil and we are in favor,
furthermore, Of such an amendment to the
Constitution, TO be made by the people in
conformity with its provisions, as shall ter
inmate and forever prohibit the existence OF
slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction
of the United States.
| ReSolrea, That the thanks of the American
people are due to the soldiers aud sailors OF
the army and the navy, Iapplausel who have
perlllcd their lives in defense Of their country
and in vindcation Of the honor of the hag.
That the nation owes to them some pcrma.
nent recognition Of their patriotism aud val.
or, and ample and permanent provision for
those of their survivors who have received
disabling and honorable wounds in the ser.
vice of the country, and that the memories
Of those that have fallen in its defense shall
be held in grateful and everlasting rcmcm
brance.
Resolccd, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfish patriot
ism, and answering fidelity to the Constitu-
ton, and the principles of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged
under circumstances of unparalleled diff
Guilty the great duties and responsibilities Of
the Presidential Office. That we approve and
endorse, rs demanded by the emergency
and essential to the preservation of the ma
ton, and as within the Constitution, thu
measures and acts which he has adopted tc
defend the nation against its open and secret
foes; that we approve especially OF the Proc
lamatlon OF Emancipation, and the employ
ment as Union soldiers of men heretoror,
held in slavery, aud that we have full conf
dence in his determination 20 carry these ant
all other constitutional measures essential II
the salvation Of the country into full ant
complete effect.
Resotced, That we deem It essential to In,
general welfare, that harmony should prevail
in the national councils, and we regard as
worthy OF public confidence ard official II us
those and only those who cordially endors,
the principles proclaimed in the resolutions
and which should characterize the admins
tration of the Government. ."
Resoloed, That the Government owes Il
all men employed in its armies, without re
gard TO distinction Of color, tie ,fuH protec
ton Of tue aos Of acar, (applause) and tha
any violations of these laws or of the usage.
of civilized nations in the line Of war, b,
the rebels now in arms, should be made thu
subject Of full and prompt redress
Resotoed, That the foreign emigration
whiclr in the past, has added so much (,
the wealth and development of resources ant
increase of power to this nation, the asylum
of the oppressed Of all nations, should b,
fostered and encouraged by Liberal and JUS
policy. a"
Resolred, That we are in favor of tn,
speedy construction Of the railroad to tn,
Pacific,
Resolred, That the national faith pledged
Tor the redemption Of the public debt mus
be kept involate, and that for this purpos,
we recommend economy and rigid RESPONSE
bility in the public expenditures, aud a Wig
orons and just system Of taxation That /
is the duty Of any loyal State to sustain tn,
credit OF and promote the use of the nationa
currency. #a
Resolcea, That we approve the position ia
ken by the Government that the people o
the United States can never regard with in
difference the attempt of any European pow
er to overthrow by force, or to supplant b,
fraud the institutions Of any republican gov
ernment on the Western Continent, and tha
they will view with extreme jealousy, as me
nacing to the peace and independence of thi,
our country, the efforts of any such power
to obtain new foot holds for monarcbica
governments, sustained by a foreign militar,
force, in near proximity to the United States
On motion Of Mr.. Bushnell Of Conn, tn.
resolutions were adopted by acclamation.
Letter from Mrs. Partington.
The following letter from Boston was writ
ten to the ladies who conduct the Counter
sign, the newspaper of the Fair at ST. Louis
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