Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-11
THE EVENING NEWS.
The National PIat1srn e sAe U.lo1

Vne Nou0uul- EInlOr9 - eeO OAAS-
as Party.
The following is the platform adopted by
the National Convention Of the Univn Party
held in Baltimore "a
l. Resolved That Il Is the highest dut:, Of
every Alnrrican citizen to maintain against ~
their enemies the integrity OF the Union and tue
paramount authority of the Constellation and
Of the United States; and that, laying aside all
differences aud political opinions, We pledge our
selves, as Union men, animated by y common
sentiment and aiming al common object, 10 do
everything In our power 10 aid the Government
In qutldug by force Of arms the rebellion now
raging sgainrt ils authority. aud in bringing 10 tne
puniAnlnrnt due TO their crimes the Rebels Rpo
traitors armed against II.
| 2 Resotred That VIZ approve the deternnin'
alton uf tue Government OF the United States u0t
TO compromise with the rebeIs, or tU Offer amy
terms Of peace, except such Rs may be baseu
upon an unconditional surrender of tneir hostiii
ties and return 10 their just Hilegianee TO The
Cunstltution and laws VI the United States. ana
that We call upon the Government 10 maintain
this position, and 10 prosecute the war with tne
utmost possible yigor 10 the complete Huppressio
OF the rebellion III the fu reliance upon the sell
sacriicIpg pulriUtsm aud heroic vnor, gud the
undyiug devotion OF the American people ~ their
country and It's free Institutions.
s. ReSotued, That slavery WHs the caune and
cons.Iturs the strength Of TINS rebellion, aud
IL innst be, always anu every where hosIiiv- o
the principles Of republican government, Justice
aud the NATIONAL safety deInaud ITS utter aud cou.
plelv rxflrpAtion trUln the sui of the Repubnr.
And that while we uphold aud mAinlain the
uets aud pr clamations by which the Govern
nent, in It's own DEFENSE has aIlned deatn,Dlow
at tins gigantic evil, we are n favor furthermore
oil such au amendment 10 the Constitution TO We
made by the people in conformity with ats prV-
visions, terminate forever aud prohibL the
existence OF slavery within lis limits or the Juris-
dipton OF the UnIed States. ,f,t
4. Resolued, That the thanks OF the Amer.
Jean people are due TO the soldiers anu
sailors of the Army aud Navy, who have
perled their lives III defense of their country aud
III vindication OF the honor of ths mag; that tue
Nation owes TO them some permanent Iecognl.
tIun Of their patriotism aud their vAlor, and aplc
and permanent provision for those OF their surSl-
vors who have received disabing aud honoruble
wuuu.ss in the service of their country; and that
the memories OF those who have fRlisn In Its ds'
fense shall be held In grateful and everlasting re-
membranes, Hff .te isA
s. Resolved, That we approve and applaud the
praetIcui Wisdom, the unrehsh patriorsin and the
answering rideiity TO the Constitution aud the
principles of American liberty with which Apra
nam Lincoln has discharged under circumstances
OF Unparalleled dithcuity, the great duties aud
responsibilities or the Presidential office; that We
approve and endorse, as demand1d by the enler'
gency and essential 70 the preservation OF the
Marion and as within the provisions OF the
Constitution, the measures aud acrs which he
has adopted to defend the Nation against its open
and secret foes that We approve especially the
Proclamation Of Emancipation, aud the employ
ment Rs Union soldiers OF men heretotuTe
held in slavery and that we have full confidence
in his determination 70 carry out these ana ali oth
er Constitutional measures essential to the saliva
ton of the country with full and Complete effect
q. Resolred, thar we deem It essential 10 tht
general welfare that harmony should prevail II
the National councils, and we regard usworthy 0
public confidence and Ofieinl trust those on.y who
cordially endorse the principles prociained IN
these resolutions, aud which should characterize
the administration of the Government.
Z. Resolued, Thar the Government owes TO al
men employed in its armies, without regard Il
distinction OF color the full protection OF the law
of war, and that any violation Of these LAWS, OF
the usHges of civilized nations in time OF war, BY
the rebels now In arms, should be made the sub
ject ofprompt and full redress Fii
g, Resolped, The foreign emigration. which In
the past has added so much 10 the wealth, devel
opment Of resources and increase Of power to thi,
Nation, the asylum Of the oppressed Of all naiiops
should be fostered aud encouraged by a liberal
and jnsi policy. ~ es .le4 1a
g. Resolred That we are in favor of the stea.
dy construction of the Railroad TO the Pacific.
10. Rssolped That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must b.
kept inyioiate, and that for this purpose We re
commend economy and rigid responsibility In the
public expenditures and vigorous aud just sys.
TEN OF taxation that 1t is the duty Of every 10y
State TO sustain the credit und promote the use
of the National currency.
IL. Resolved. That we approve the position
taken by the Government that the people Of the
United States eau never regard with indifference
the attempt of any European power TO over.
throw by force or TO supplant the institutions OF
any Republican Government on the Western
Continent !; and that they will view with ex-
irene jealousy, as menacing to the peace and In
dependence Of their own country, the efforts OF
any such Power to obtain new foothods for mo-
naruhical Governments, sustained by foreign
military force, in near proximity To the United