The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-06-23
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NArioNAL UNION PLATFORM.
NAIAUNA Ah . N UNIO-'
.Resolced, iThatit is the highest duty

.ReSolced, lrhat II is the highest duty
OF every American citizen, to main
tain against all their enemies, the in
tegrity of the Uuion, and the para
mount authority of the Constitution
and Laws of the United States, and
that we pledge ourselves as Union
men, animated by common sentiment
and,aiming Mt common object to do
every thing in our power to aid the
Government in quelling by force Of
arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing TO pun
ishmcut, due TO their crimes the rebels
and traitors arraycd against it. Pro
longcd applausc.]
Rcso{'ed, That VIC approve the dc
termination Of the Government OF the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, or to offer any terms Of peace,
except such as may be based upon an
unconditional surrender of their hos
tility and to return 20 their allegiance
to the Constitution and laws of the
United States; and that VIC call upon
the Government to maintain this posi-
ton, and to pros ,cuto the war with tho
utmost possible vigor TO the complete
suppression of the rebellion, in full re-
lance upon the sell sacrifices, the
patriotism, the heroic valor and the
undying devotion of tho American
people to their country and its free in
situations [Applausc.
ReSoired, that us slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength
of the rebellion aud as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile TO the
principles of Republican Govern
mont, justice, and the national safety
demand it's utter and complete cXtir
patton from the soil of the republic Zap.
plause1, and that VIC uphold and main
tain tho acts aud proclamation by
which the Government, in its own dc
Tense has caused deathblow at this
gigantic evil We arc in favor, further
more, Of such an amendment TO The
Constitution, to be made by the people
in conformity with its provisions, a'
shall terminate and forever prohibi
tho existence of slavery within The
limits, or jurisdiction, Of the United
States. Applause.
ReSglred, That tho thanks Of th,
American people are due to the sol
diers and sailors fthc army and navy
[applauso, who have pcrilcd thci
lives in defense ofthcir country anc il
vindicnton of tho honor of the flag
that the patton owes TO them som
permanent recognition Of their patriot
ism and their valor, and ample an
permanent provision for thcirsurvivor
who have received disabling and hon
orable wounds in the service 'ot th
country; and that the memories
those who have fallen in its dcicns
shall be held in grateful and cvcrias
ing remembrance. Loud applause
Rcsolred, That we applaud the pra'
tical wisdom, the unsclfsh patriotin
and unswerving fidelity to the Coz
stitution, and tho principles of Amer
can liberty with which Abraham Lin
coin has discharged under circun
stances of unparalleled difficulty, til
great duties and responsibilities OF u
Presidential Office; that wo approx
and endorse as demanded by emcrgcI
cy, and essential to the preservation
tue nation, and as within the Consl
tuition, tho measures and acts which
has adopted, to defend the matte
against its open and secret foes; th
wo approve especially tho PROCLAIM
ton of Emancipation, and the emplo
mcnt Us Union soldiers ofmcn hcrct
fore held in slavery. Applause. Al
that we have full confidence in his d
termination to carry that and all 9th
constitutional measures, essential
the salvation Of tho country, into iu
and complete effect.
Resolccd, That we deem it cssenti
TO the general welfare that harmon
should prevail in the national counci
and wo regard, rs worthy OF publ
confidence and official trust those o
" who cordially indorsc the principl
proclaimed in these resolutions, ~
which should characterize the A
mnislration of the Government.
.ResolUed, That the Govcrnmc
owes to all men employed in its armi'
without regard to distinction Of cole
tho full protection of tho laws of W,
Tapplausc, and that any violation
these laws, Of the usages Of civiliz
nations in the time of war, by the re
els now in arms, should bo made t
subject of full and prompt rcdrcs
Prolonged applause.
Res0lUed-That tho foreign INN
grafton, which in tho past has add
80 much to tho wealth and dcvolc
mont Of tho resources and increase
power to this nation--the asylum
the oppressed of all nations--shot
be (ostered and encouraged by n lib
al and just policy. -...
Rcsohcd-That VIC are in favor
the speedy construction of the railw
TO tho Pacific.
Resolved That tho National iai
pledged for the redemption of tho PIT
lie dobL must be kept inviolatc, Il
that for this purpose wc rcccommc
economy and rigid responsibility
tho public expenditures and n vigorC
and Just system Of taXatiom that i
the duty Of every loyal State to $
tain tho credit and promote the use
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