Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-09-21
The National Onion Platform.
Adopted at Baltimore, June 18th, 1861.

Resal,ed That It IS the highest duty of
every American citizen To maintain against /
all their enemies the integrity OF the Cmou /
and the paramount authority of theCOnstitu- /
tion and laws of the United States and that, +
LAYING aside all differences and political opin
ions we pledge ourselves as Union men, an /
imated by a common sentiment and aiming
at q common object TO do everything in our /
rover TO AID the Government in quclling by /
force Of arms the rebellion now raging against /
It's authority, and in bringing to the punish
ment due to their crimes the rebels and trail 7
tors arraycd against it
hesolpcl That we approve the determine
tion Of the Government of the United States /
not to compromise with rebels, or to offer
any terms Of peace except such aS may he I
based on an unconditional surrender of their /
hostility and return to their JUS allegiance /
to the Constitution and LAWS Ot the United .
states. and that we call upon the Govern /
nenf to maintain ,his position and 70 prose
cute the war with the Utmost possible vigor
to the complete suppression of the rebellion,
III full reliance upon the selfsacrihces, the
patriotism, the heroic valor and the undying
devotion Of the American people to their
country and its free institutions
ReSolged. That as slavery was the cause and
nov constitutes the strength Of this rebellion,
and as it must be always and everywhere
hostile to the principles ofrepublican govern
ment Justice and the national safety demand
its utter and complete eNtIrpatloL from the
soil Of the republic; and that we uphold and
maintain the acts and proclamatIons by
which the Government, in its own defence,
has aimed 4 death blow at the gigantic eyIL
We are in favor Furthermore, of such an
amendment TO the Constitution, TO be made
bv the people in conformity with It's proVis-
ions as shall terminate and forever proMoi
the existence of slavery within the limits or
Jurisdiction of the United States.
Resolre3 That the thanks Of the American
people are due 20 the soldiers and sailors OF
the army and navy who have pcrilcd their
lives III defence Of their country and in vlndi-
cation of the honor of the flag; that the
nation owes to them some permanent FeeoS-
aition of their patriotism ara their YaioF,
and ample and permanent provision tor those
of their survivors who have received dls-
abliur and honorable wounds IN the service
of their country, and that the memories oi
those Who have fallen in It's defence shall be
held In grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Resolred. That We approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the Uus"ltIsh PATRIOTISM,
and the uns wcrving fidelity to tie Consutu-
ton and the principles of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
under circumstances Of unparalleled GiincuI-
tv the great duties and responsibilities OF
the Presidential Office; that we approve aad
endorse aS demanded bv the emergency ANA
essential 20 the preservation of tuc nation,
and as within the provisions Of the Constltu-
item the measures and acts which he mas
adopted to defend the nation against its open
and secret foes that we approve especially
the proclamation Of emancipation ana the
,mplavment As Union soldiers Of men hereto
fore held in slavery, and that We have iuii
confidence III his determination 70 carry
these and ali other constitutional measures,
essential to the salvation of the country, INTO
full and complete effect
Re<ol,eL That we deem il essential to the
general welfare that havmov should prevail
In our national councils, and we regard as
worthy the public confidence and official
trust those only who cordially endorse the
nrinciplcs proclaimed In these resolutions
ami which should characterize the admins
tration Of the Government.
Reso1tssf. That the Government owes to al.
men employed il its armies. without regard
10 distinction of color, the full protection o
the laws OF war. and that any violation o.
these laws, or the usageS Of civilized nations
in time Of war. by the rebels now IN arms
should be made the subject Of prompt ant
tuIl redress.
Rexo{rs4. That the foreign immigration
which In the past has added - much 70 tn,
wealth. development of resources ana III
crease Of power 70 tins nation, the asylum 81
the oppressed of all nations, should be foster
cd and encouraged 10y liberal and JUS
policy
ResoIgsd, That We arc IN favor of the con
struction OF railroad u the Pacific
Re>orti, That the national faith, pledged
for the redemption of tae public debt mus
be kept inviolatc, and chat ior this purpos,
We recommend economy aal rizid RESPONSE
bilitv in the public expenditures, ana yigor
stem Of taxation. That is IS tie dat.
# escfy !oyal State TO sustain the eFcdl5 az
promote tie u4c Of lie national olrFe..eg:
R.s51.4, That we approve the Posi-lG
taken bv the Government; tAat the Peor
af the United States can never regard VIZ
indiferenee tic attempt Of any Earopea
Power TO oyerthrov by force, o. 70 a0i l'.'-
~ fraud TIE Institutions Of any kepuhAca
government on the Western Continent, 40
that they will view with extreme Jealousy
l4euacine to tie peace and independence
tais our country, the efforts OF any such po'
.r to obtain ncr tooyholds tHr mouarcnic
governments, sustained hy foreign initial
.arec, II near proximity 20 the United state
The meanesS man on record sent
abill against his wife ; estate tor hail