Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-06-16
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The following copy of the resolutions adopted on
"Wednesday last by the Republican National Conventon
in session al Baltimore They reported BY Mi HENRY
] RAYMOND of New York, from the Committee on ne
solutions and greeted with cheers ana adopted ~
accamaon prior to nominating candidates lot the omce
of President and Vice President of the United statesi
Rsojnsd That it's the highest duty of every American
citizen to MAINTAIN agsnst all their eheles inc la'egrv
~ lh Inon and the paramount authority of the Constitu
t;on nd au Of the United States and that laying aside
all differences and political opinions we pledge ourselves,
as Union men, animated by common sentiment and am-
inc AZ common object to do every thing ia our power To
AID tb Government in quelng by force OF arms, the
brun raging against It's authority and IN bringing To
the due 10 their crimes the rebels and traitors
arrsytd against it. [Applsuse
Resoipd, That approve the determination OF the
Government of the United States not to compromise with
rebels TO offer any terms OF peace except such AS may
be based upon unconditional surrender OF their hostility
and return their FIRST ALE TO the Constitution
and laws OF the United States; and that we call upon the
Government to maintain their position and TO prosecute
the war with the utmost possible vgor to the competa
suppression the rebellion IN full reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism the heroic valor and the undyng
devotion of the American people to their country and its
free institutions. Applause
Rts0rtd That slavery the cause and now con-
stilut-s rengh of the rebellion and AS must be- al
ways aud every where hostile to the principles OF repub
justice and the national safety demand It's
utter and complee extirpaon from the soil Of the Repub
lie tremendous cheering, lasting some moments, the Cen
venton rising and that while we uphold aud malnt l.
its own defence has aimed dea blow at this gigantic
evil favor furthermore, OF such an amendment
to the Constitution be made by the people IN confonlt
with its proVsons shall terminate and forever prohibit
the existence slavery within the limits Of the Jurisdiction
of United States [Coutnued and rapturous applause
A. He,otusd, That the thanks Of the American people
are sold ers aud sailors Of the and navy
who have pprrd their lives in defence of their country
and vndoatng the horor of its fsg that the nation
to them permanent recognition OF their patriot
ism and their valor, and ample and perm.pent provision
fort of helrs
and honorable Wounds III the service OF the ccuaty aud
that The of hose who have allen 10 It's defence
shall b. he ia grateful and everlasting remembrance
5 Rssoloed That we approve aud applaud the practical
wisd IN, unsehsh patriotism, aud the answering
fidelity Constitution and the principles of American
liberty 18th which Abraham Lincoln hiss discharged un
der clrcunst auces Of unparalleled difcuy, the great
duties aud responsibilities OF the Presidential oce thai
we approve and endorse demanded by the emergency
asd ntia the pre,ervaton OF the nation, and a.
within The Of the Constitution the aud
acts which has adopted to defend the nation against its
open AMI secret foes that approve especially the pro
OF emancipation and the employment as Union
soldiers Of men heretofore held slavery and that
have full confidence bis to carry these and
ali other constitutional measures ersena u the elevation
of the country into full and complete Effect Applause
6 Rcsolued That deem il essential 10 the general
welfare thai harmony shall prevail iE the national councils
and regard worthy of public conhdence and ofcla
those only who cordially endorse the principles pro
claimed these resolutions and which sh ud characterize
the administration of the Government. lCheersl
Resp,ued Thst the Government owls 20 ali men EN-
the full protection Of the laws aud that any viola
ton Of thoe laws the Of CIVILIZED nations Ia time
Of by the bells in should be made the sub
feet Il pr. npt a.d full redress Loud applause
8. ReS0trtd That foreign immigration which in the past
has added soInuch the wealth development OF resources
aud of power OF this nation the asylum OF the OPP
pressed of oil nations sh0ud be losered aud aged
by lib raj and just policy.
Resoloed, ihst we are in favor of the speedy con
structnu the rarosd to the Pacific coast.
10 ReSoiued That the national faith pledged to the
dempton public debt must be kept inviOate aud
that for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility the public expenditures, and vigorous
system Of taxation and shat IT the duty OF every
Lya state sustain the credit and promote the use Of
national currency. [Applause.
ii hesoiued That approve the position taken by thu
Government the people Of the United States
regard with indifference the attempt OF any European
Power overthrow by force to suppant by fraud the
institutions Of any republican government the Western
Continent and that they will With extreme Jealousy
menscng the peace and independence OF their
cuuutry efforts of any such Power TO obtain foo
holds Tor monarcbcsl Guvernments sustained By foreign
military force in near proximity TO the United States.
IApplause