Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-06
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The National Platform of the Union
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The following is the platform adopted BY
the National Convention Of the Union Party
held in Baltimore: ..-. To- aa1 gy
l. Resoired, That It Is the highest duty o.
every American citizen to maintain against al
their enemies the integrity Of the Union and the
paramount authority Of the Constitution and lawt
Of the United Statesi and that, laying aside all
differences and political opinions, We pledge our
selves, ms Union men, animated by common
sentiment and aiming at q acommon object, to do
everything in our power 10 aid the Government
In queliing by force Of arms the rebellion now
raging against lis authority aud In bringing 10 the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels aud
traitors armed against it. t.t "
2. ResolUed, That we approve the determIn.
alton of the Government Of the United States not
to compromise with the rebels, or 10 offer any
terns of peace, except such az may be based
upon an unconditional surrender of their hostili.
ties and return to their just allegiance to the
Constitution end 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 yigor to the complete suppression
Of the rebellion. in the fun reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism and heroic valor and the
undying devotion Of the American people to their
country and It's free institutions
8. RESOLVED, That az slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion and
AS II must be, always and everywhere hostile TO
the principles of republican government, Justice
and the national safety demand its utter and com.
plete extirpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while we uphold and maintain the
acts and prLclamatiOns by which the Govern.
ment. in its nwn defense, has aimed death. blow
at this gigantic evil we are In favor furthermore
Of such All amendment to the Constitution to be
made by the people in conformity with its pro.
visions, as shall terminate forever and prohibit the
existence OF slavery within Its limits or the juris
diction of the United tates r.-
4. Resoired, That the thanks Of the Amer.
ican people are due TO the soldiers and
sailors of the Army aud Navy, who have
periled their lives in defense of their country and
In vindication of the honor of the flag; thnt the
Nation owes 10 them some permanent recogBi
ton of their patriotism and their valor and ample
and permanent provision for those of their Suryi.
vors who have received disabling and honorable
wounds In the service of their country; and that
the memories Of those who have fallen In Its de.
fenSe shall be held n grateful and everlasting re-
membrance .... ..- .... . "r ...r
5. Resol1ed, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom the unEelish patriotism and the
answering fidelity TO the Constitution md the
principles Of American liberty with which Abra-
ham Lincoln has discharged. under circumstances
of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and
responsibilities Of the Presidential office; that We
approve aud endorse as demanded by the emer.
gency and essential to the preservation of the
Nation and as within the provisions of the
Constitution, the measures and acts which he
has adopted to defend the Nation against its open
and secret foes; that we approve especially the
Proclamation Of Emancipation, and the employ.
ment as Union soldiers of men heretofore
held in slavery; and that we have full confidence
in his determination TO carry out these and all 9TH
er Constitutional measures essential to the saliva
tion Of the country with full and complete effect.
g. Resoiued, that we deem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail In
the National councils, and we regard III worthy oi
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially cndoBe the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration of the Government.
Z. RESOLVED, That the Government owes to all
men employed in its armies, without regard to
distinction Of color the full protection of the law.
of war, and that any violation Of these laws, OF
the usages Of civilized nations in time of war by
the rebels now in arms, should be made the sub.
ject of prompt and full redress.
2. Resolred, The foreign emigration, which In
the past has added SO much to the wealth, devel.
opment OF resources and increase Of power TO this
Nation, the asylum OF the oppressed of all nations
should be fostered and encouraged by liberal
and just policy.
9. ResoIred. That we are in favor of the stea.
dy construction of the Railroad 10 the Pacific,
TO- REsoIued. That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must bt
kept inviOlate, and that for this purpose we re-
commend economy and rigid responsibility In thC
public expenditures, aud a vigorous and just sys
TEN of taxation; that 1t is the duty Of every loya
State 10 sustain the credit and promote the use
Of the National currency.
II. Resolred, That we approve the position
taken by the Government that the people of the
United States can never regard with indifference
the attempt of any European power TO over
throw by force or 10 supplant the institutions Of
nny Republican Government on the Western
Continents and that they will view with ex
IRENE jealousy, AZ menacing to the peace and in
dependence of their own country. the efforts oi
any such Power 10 obtain new fontholds for mo,
nHrchical Governments, sustained by foreign
military force, in near proximity to the United
States