Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-10-12

VI " hifNA ~
sembled at Baltim ,r,, on the 9Th Of
last June, and there nominated ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN, 70. ~re-elect on as Pres
ident, with ANDREW Johnson, rs Vice
President, adopted the following
PLATFORM.
Resolved, That it is the highest du-
ty of every American citizen to
maintain against all their enemies the
integrity of the Union, and the para
mount authority of the Constitution
and laws of the United States and
that, laying aside all differences of
political opinion, We pledge ourselves
as Union men, animated by a COM
mon sentiment, and aiming at a COM
mon object, to do everything in our
power o aid the Government in quell-
ing by force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, and
in bringing to the punishment due to
their crimes the rebels and traitors
arrayed against it.
ReSoIUed, That we approve the de-
termination of the Government OF the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, nor to offer any terms of peace
except such as may be based upon
an unconditional surrender" of tier
hostility and return TO their just al
legiance to the Constitution and laws
of the United States, and that we call
upon the Government to maintain this
position and to prosecute the
wal with the utmost possible
vigor TO the complete suppress
ion of the Rebellion, in full reli-
ance upon the self-sacrifce, the patri-
otism, the heroic valor, and the indy
ing devotion of the American people
to their country and its free institu-
tons.
ResOlUed, That, as Slavery was the
cause, and now constitutes the strength
of this rebellion, and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the
principles of republican government,
justice and the national safety de-
m lnds its utter and complete extirpa-
ton from the soil of the republic; and
that we uphold and maintain the acts
and proclamations by which the Gov
eminent, in its own defence, has aim
ed a death-blow at this gigantic evil.
We are in favor, furthermore, of such
an amendment to tho Constitution, to
be made by the people in conformity
with its provisions, as shall terminate
and forever prohibit the existence of
Slavery within the limits of the ju-
risdiction of the United States.
ReSolUed, That the thanks of the
American People are due to the SOL
diers and sailors of the Army and Ma
Wy, who have periled their lives in de-
fence of their country, and in vindi-
cation of the honor OF the flag; that
the nation owes to them some perma-
nent recognition of their patriotism
and valor, and ample and permanent
provision for those of their survivors
who have received disabling and hon.
orable wounds in t. e service of the
country; and that the memories Of
those who have fallen in its defense
shall be held in grateful and everlast-
ing remembrance.
ReSolUed, That we approve and ap-
plaud the practical wisdom, the IN
selfish patriotism, and answering f.
deity to the Constitution and the
principles of American liberty, with
which Abraham Lincoln has discharg-
ed, under circumstances of uuparal-
leled difficulty, the great duties and
responsibilities of the Presidential of,
fee; that We approve and indorse, as
demanded by the emergency and es-
sential to the preservation Of the ma
ton, and as within the Constitution,
the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against
its open and secret foes; that we APP
prove especially the Proclamation of.
Emancipation, and the employment
as Union soldiers of men hereto
fore held in Slavery; and that we have
full confidence in his determination to
carry these and all other constitution
al measures essential to the salvation
of the country into full and complete
effect.
Resolved, That we deem it essential
to the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in the National coun-
ellis, and we regard as worthy of pub
lie confidence and official trust those
only who cordially indorss the prin-
ciples proclaimed in these resolutions
and which should characterize the ad-
ministration of the Government.
ResOEUed, that the Government
owes to all men employed in its ar
mics, without regard to distinction of
color, the full protection of the laws
of war; and that any violation OF
these laws or of the usages of civil
lied nations in the time of war by
the Rebels now in arms, should be
made the subject of full and prompt
redress.
Resolued, That the foreign immi-
grafton, which in the past has added
so much to the wealth and develop
ment of and increase of
power to this nation, the asylum of
the oppressed of all nations, should
be fostered and encouraged by a lib
eral and just policy.
Resolred, That we are in favor of
the speedy construction of a Railroad
to the Pacific.
ReSolucd, That the National faith,
pledged for the redemption of the pub
lie Debt, must be kept inviolate; and
that for this purpose We recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in
the public expenditures, and a vigor-
GUS and just system of taxation; that
it is the duty of every loyal State to
sustain the credit and promote the
use of the National Currency.
ResOlUed, That we approve the po-
sition taken by the Government that
the People of the United States new
err regarded with Indifference the at
temnt of any Euronean mo- er to