Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-27
The National Union Platform.
Adopted at Baltimore, June sth, 1854.

Resolved, That It is the highest du,J o. essay
American citizen to maintain asains, al shsn n.
mes the integrity Of the union an and laws Of the
TTnited States !; and that, laying asioe III une
snces and political opinions, we pledge ou.ss
az Union men, animated BY common .Ls,s
"a aiming at a common object, to do every ,nihg
A. onr mower to aid the Government IN queLlns ~
force of arms the rebellion now rasns t1gant dne
70 their crimes the rebels and traitors array"
against it,. ,ha determination Of
m Govern,ment of the United States not to COM
onsa with rebels, or to offer any terms OF peacs
ssxcent such as may be based upon an IT,
nj surrender of their hostility ana re. Urn ~ a.
;ast Allegiance to the Constitution ana laws Oh va.
Tn;t.d States and that we call upon tne Uo'N-
ment to maintain this position anu ~ 20 !,
mnlete suppression of the rebellion, 10 lau reli
ance upon the selfsacrhces, the patrieslV A, the
heroic valor and the unayipg DEVOTION or th'
american people to their country and it's free in
Pesoipsd, That as slavery was che eau ard nov
constitutes the strength oil this rebellion, and a.
| II must be always and everywhere hostile to the
principles of republican government justice and
The national safety demand its utter and complete
extrp alton from the soil o, the republics and that
we u phod an maintain the acts and proclamation
| by which the Government, in its own defense, has
aimed death blow at the gigantic evil. We are IN
| favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the
Copstitution, to be made by the people, in confor-
| mity with its provisions, as shall terminate and
Torsvar nrohbt the existence of slavery within the
lore, - ;uriSdiction Of the United states
| ReSolred, That the thanks OF the American peo-
ole re due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army
and navy who have n gsi IN Of the honor
| of the flag; that the nation owes to them some
| permanent recognition OF their patriotism and
| their yalor, and ample and permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis
ablng and honorable wounds In the service OF their
| country, and that the memories OF those who have
fallen in its defense shall be held IN grateful ana
| everlasting remembrance
| Resolued, That we approve and applaud the prac-
teal wisdom, the unselhsh PATRIOTISM, and the nn-
swerying fidelity to the Constitution and the prin-
\ cipJes Of American liberty with which Abraham
| Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances OF
| unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
sponsibilities OF the Presidential office that we
| approve and endorse, as demanded BY the emer-
gene and essential to the preservation of the
tion and as within the provisions of the Constitu-
ion the measures and acts which he has adopted
| TO defend the nation against its open and secret
foes; that we approve especially the proclamation
ofemancipation and the empio ment as union SOL
we have full confidence in his determination to
carry these and all other constitutional measures,
essential the salvation Of the country, into full
and complete effect.
ResoIped, That we deem it essential to the gener-
al welfare that harmony shonld prevail in our ma
tional councils and we regard as worthy OF pubiic
4 confidence and Official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, aid which should characterize the
administration of the Government.
Resolved, That the Government owes to all men
ploy ed in its armies, without regard TO dstne-
ton of COLOR the fuu protection OF the laws OF
war and that any violation of these laws, or the
usages of civilized nations in time of war, by the
rebels now In arms, should be made the subject OF
prompt and full redress. E-
Resolved, That the foreign immigration which in
the past has addedso much to the wealth, develop
ment 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.
Resolred, That we are in favor of speedy con-
struction of the railroad to the Pacific.
ResoIred, That the national faith pledged for the
redemption of the public debt, must be kept invi-
olate, and that for this purpose recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public ex-
penditures. and vigorous and just system of tax
alton. That it is the duty of every loyal State to
sustain the credit and promote the use Of the ma.
tional currency. 4 $3.50
RESOLVED, That we approve the position taken by
the Government; that the people Of the United
States can never regard with indifference the at
tempt of any European Power to overthrow by
force, to supplant by fraud, the institution OF
any Republican Government on the Western Con-
tinent, and that they will view with extreme jeal
ousy, as menacing to the peace and independence
of this our country, the efforts OF any such power
to obtain new footholds for monarchical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force, in near
proximity to the United States.