Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-10-07
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE!
THE RATIONAL UNION PLATFORM.
Adopted at Baltimore June It'll, 1854.

Re>o1ced That it is the highest duty of every Amer
can citizen to maintain against all their enemies the in
egrty OF the Union and the paramount authority Of the
Constitution and laws Of the United States; and that
laying aside all differences and political opinions, we
sentiment, and aiming nj common object to do every
thing in our power TO aid the Government in guens by
force Of the rebclon raging against lis author
ity, and In Bringing 30 the punishment due to their
crimes the rebels and traitors arraycd against it. il
Resolred That we approve the determination Of the
Government Of the United States compromise with
he based upon Unconditional surrender OF Their
hostility aud return to theirjus, allegiance to the Con-
sttution and laws of the United States and that call
upon the Government TO maintain this position and pros
ecute the with the possible yigor TO the COM
plcte suppro sson of the rebellion In u reliance upon
the self sacrifices, the patriotism the heroic vaior and
undyng devotion Of the American people their country
and its free institutions. -..r.r.
Resolred That as slavery was the cause and now con-
stitutes the strength Of the rebellion and be
always aud everywhere hostile TO the principles Of Re-
publican Government Justice and the national safety
rands its utter and complete eNtirpaon from the soil
the Republic, and that maintain and upold lhe
and proclauaiions by which the Government in It's
defense, has aimed dea.h.bow at this gigantic evil We
in favor, furthermore. OF such amendment TO the
Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity with
its provisions, shall terminate and forever prohibit the
existence of slavery within the limits the jurisdiction
tie United States.
Resolred That the thanks Of the American neo,c are
due to the soldiers and sailors of the army and nary who
have pered their lives IA defense Of their country and
vncation Of the honor of the lag that the nation
TO them some permanent recognition of their patriotism
and their valor, and ample nd permanent provision
those Of their survivors who have received and
disabling wounds in the service the country: and that
the memories OF those who have fallen in its defense shall
be held In grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Resolred, That approve and applaud The practical
WISDOM the unselfsh patriotism and unswcrying fidelity
to the Constitution and the principles Of American liberty
with which ABRAHAM LISCOL has discharged under cir.
cunstanccs of unparalleled difficulty the great duties
and responsibilities Of the Presidential Office that We
approve and endorse demanded hy the emergency and
Inl thp
the Constitution the acts and he has adopted
to defend the nation against Its open and secret foes
that We approve especially the Proclamation of Euanc.
patton ana The employment as Union soldiers Of men
heretofore held in slavery and that have fun conf.
dence in his discrimination to carry these and all other
constitutional measures essential to the salvation Of In.
country, into full and complete effect. .
RfSolred That We deem IL essential to the general
welfare that harmony should prevail IN the National
councils and we regard as worthy Of public confidence
and official trust those only who cordially endorse the
principles proclaimed in these resolutions and which
should characterize the administration ofthe Government
Res0ioed, That the Government owes to all men EN-.
poycd in its armies. without regard to distinction Of
color the full protection of the laws Of war; and that any
ysat"ns Of these laws or the usages of civilized nations
in the time of war 10y the rebels in arms should be
made the subject OF full and prompt redress. .,...
Resoleed That the former immigration which in the
past has added much TO the wealth development
Of resources and increase Of power to this nation tie
asylum Of the oppressed Of all nations should be ostered
and encouraged by liberal and just policy.
Res0lret That in favor Of the speedy consruc
ton OF the railroad 10 the Pacific w
ResO'ced, That the national faith pledged tn the re-
denption OF the public debt must be kept nyioable
that for this purpose recommend economy and rigid
responsibility in the public expenditures and vigorous
and just system Of taxation; that II is the duty of every
loyal State to sustain the credit and promote the use Of
the national currency. ..
Resolred That approve the position taken by tile
Government that the people OF the United States can
never regard with Indifference the attempt OF any Euro
pean power to overthrow by force or suppant by fraud
the institutions of any republican government on the
western continent and that they viii view with extreme
jealousy nenacng to the peace and independence Of
this our country the efforts Of such power obtain
foothods for monarcia governments sustained by
foreign military force in proximity to the United
States.