Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-23
The National Platform of the Union

The following is the platform adopted by
the National Convention Of the Union Party
held in Baltimore:
l. Resolved That 1t Is the highest duty Of
every American citizen to maintain against all
their enemies the integrity 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 pledge our
selves, as Union men, animated l.y common
sentiment and aiming at a common object, to do
everything in our power 10 aid the Government
in queliing by force of arms the rebellion now
raging against its authority, aud in bringing 10 the
punishment due TO their crimes the rebels and
traitors armed against it.
9. Rssolued, That we approve the determin-
alton Of the Government Of the United States not
to compromise with the rebels, or to offer any
terms Of peace, except such as may be based
upon an unconditional surrender of their hostili.
ties and return to their just allegiance to the
Constitution and 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 vigor to the complete suppression
of the rebellion In the full reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism and heroic valor, and the
undying devotion of the American people to their
country and its free institutions.
8. ReS0Lped That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion, and
as it must be, always and everywhere hostile to
the principles Of republican government, justice
and the national safety demand Its utter and com.
plete eXtrpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while we uphold and maintain the
acts and prUclamations by which the Govern
ment, in It's own defense, has aimed a DEATH blow
at this gigantic evil, we in favor Furthermore
OF such an amendment to the Constitution to be
made by the people in conformity with It's pro.
visions, as shall terminate forever and prohibit the
existence ofslavery within Its limits or the juris
diction of the United states.
4. Resolved, That the thanks Of the Amer.
lean people are due to the soldiers and
sailors Of the Army and Navy, who have
periled their lives in defense of their country and
In vindication of the honor Of the flag; that the
Nation owes to them some permanent recogHi
tion of their patriotism and their valor and ample
and permanent provision for those of their survi.
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 In grateful and everlasting re-
membrance
S. Resolued That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unEetish patriotism and the
answering fidelity to the Constitution and 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 Offices 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
ton of the country with full and complete effect
6. ReSolped, that we deem II essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
the National councils. and we regard US worthy Of
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration of the Government.
7. ReSOlred That the Government owes to all
men employed In Its armies, without regard to
distinction Ofcoor, the full 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 sub.
ject of prompt and full redress
e. Resolced, 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. .a
9. Pesolued. That we are in favor of the stea.
dy construction of the Railroad 10 the Pacific.
TO- Resotred That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must be
kept lnviolate, and that for this purpose we re-
commend economy and rigid responsibility In the
public expenditures, and a vigorous and just sys-
tenn OF taxation that 1t ia the duty of every loyal
State TO sustain the credit and promote the use
Of the National currency.
IL. 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 to supplant the institutions Of
any Republican Government on the Western
Continent and that they will view with ex-
treme jealousy, as menacing to the peace and in
dependence Of their own country. the efforts Of
any such Power TO obtain new footholds for mo-
nRrehical Governments sustained by foreign
military force, in near proximity to the United
States