The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-10-27
National Union
Platform.
ADOrrsD AT lnr BALrlHORE coSyEuroy, JrSE, y,


Resolcsi That ts the highest duty Of every Amer
lcan cuzen, 10 maintain against oil their enemies,
the integrity OF the Union and the paramount AL.
thorty Oi the Constitution and laws OF the United
States, aud that laying aside all differences OF Pot-
cal opinion, we pledge ourselves US UniOnmen, aui-
mated ly common sentiment and aiming ut u COM
object 10 do everything in our power 10 ud the
G0ycmmepti quelling BY force OF arms, the rebel
lion, anu IN bringing To the punishment du6 % Their
crimes the rcbels samd traitors arragned against ".
ReSolrei, That we approve the determination OF
the Government Of the United states not TO compro-
mae with rebels 10 offer any terms OF petce eN-
cept such as may be based upon an unconditional
Surrender of Their hostility anl return to their
inst allegiance 10 tile Constitution and Laws Of tho
United States and that we call upon the Govern
mcnt 10 maintain this position and to prosecute the
war with the utmost possible yigor TO the complete
| suppression of the rebellion, in full reliance upon
lhc seli-sarridccs, the patriotism the heroic yalor
and the undyiny devotion of the American Ie1plc to
their country and It's free institutions
Reso,rci, That as Slavery was the cause andnow
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion and a. 1t
! must he always an everywhere hostile to the prin-
c'plcs Of Republican governments justice and the
national safety demand its utter and com plete Etr-
patton from the soil OF the republic; and that up
\ hold aud maintain the Acts and Proclamation 10y
/ by which the Government IN its own defense, has
aimed death LlOw at this gigantic evil. We are in
| favor, furthermore, of such IN amendment to the
Consttnton ~ he made 10y the people in conformity
With its provisions, shall terminate and forever
prohibit the cVistcncco of slavery within the limits Ur
! Jurisdiction OF the United states
| Rc"lroi That the thanks OF the American people
are due to soldiers and sailors of the army aud
| navy, who have pcrilled their lives in defense o
Their country and ia vndicaton Of the honor of the
Aug; that the nation owes to them some permanent
rrcngnihon OF their patriotism and their va0r and
ample anil permanent provision for those Of theil
survivors, who have suffered disabilities and receiy
rd honorable wounds in the service of the country
ani that the memories Of those who have fallen ~ ~
defence shall he held IN grateful anil everlasting re
IncuhrInCc.
, ReD,rct, That We approve and applaud the prarti
ct PATRIOTISM, the nnsweryng fidelity To the COnsti
.rFtg,f tl.aT tgtIl nI
, ABRAHAM LGN"OLN has discharged, under clrcum
Ehirccy uf unparalleled difficulty, the great dntie
AMI responsibilities Of the Presidential Office tina
We approve and endorse, as demanded by the cmcr
ganry and essential tn tho preservation Ofthe nator
AMI as within the Constitution, the measures AM
arsS which he has adopted to defend the natO
, agIinst its open nnd secret foes, That we approve
asp""i1y The Proclamation Of Emancipation, AM
the employment ns Union soldiers Of men hereto
fore h'i m slavery; that we have inll confidence II
blS determination to carry those and all other con
slituona nca.llrcA essential to the salvation ofth
country into hlll and complete effect
R.;Jiret That wo deem II essential to tho genera
! welfare that harmony should prevail IN the nAtiOna
rDun lila, anl regard aswOrhy Of public cOnhdcnc
aud ollisal trust those only who cordnlly endorse
the principles proclaimed IN these yie"s and whic
shoult characterize iho administration Of the Govern
mcnt.
Re,o'rct, That the Government owes TO all me
employed in its armies, without regard 10 distnctiO
olr1Or, tho full prntc 'tiOn Oi the Laws of war.
ResDrci That any violation Of those laws, or Of tn
uSagrs Olriylzed nations IN the timo Of war, by th
r~brl. npw in arms, should be made the subject q
iil and prompt redress
Rcso'rc1 Th,l tho foreign immigration which /
tho past has adled 50 much to the wealth, develop
mon Of resources aud increase Of power to this M
tiOu the asylum Of tho oppressed Of all nHon'
should he iostcred and encouraged by liberal an
lust policy.
Re1rrh That We ara in favor orthe speedy con
strlintion Of the railroad tQ the racifc.
Ne OIrcfl, That the NATIONAL faith pledged for III
redemption Of the public debt, must be- kept byiC
l'tc aud that for this purpose We recommend econ
o ny and rigid responsibility in the public cxpcndl
t'lrr-, and rigorous aud Just system Of taxation
that ii Is tho duty Of any loyal State to sustain th
credit and promote the lisr ol the national currency
R'ao,rof, 'fhIt We approve the position taken b
the Government, that the people o the United state
can regard with indifference the attempt Of m
European power to overthrow by force, or suppar
by fraud the Institutions of any republican govern
nIcnt IN the western continent anil that they wi
view With cxtrcnc jealousy, as menacing the pea
aud nirpnndence Of this our own country, the cfO
of my such power tp obtain new fo0t-hod for nol
/. ar1hical governments sustained by foreign mtaI
h force IN nuar proximity to the United states.