The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1864-06-29
National Union Platform,

fasozred, That it is the highest duty of eve
~ American citizen to maintain against all
their enemies the integrity Of tho Union and
the paramount authority Of the Constitution
and laws ofthe United States; and that, lay
ing aside all differences and political opinions
we pledge ourselves as Union mon, animated
by a common sentiment and aiming ut a COM
mon object, to do everything in orr power to
aid the government in quelling by force Of
arms the rebellion now raging against its au-
therity, and in brinsin to the punishment
dne te their crimes the rebels and traitors ar
raved against it.
Resozred, That we approve the determination
Of the Government Of the United States not to
compromise with rebels, nor to offer any terms
Of peace except such az may be based upon an
unconditional surrender Of their hostilities,
and Il 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 COM
llete suppression of the rebellion. in full roll
ance npon tho self sacrifice, the patriotism
and the heroic valor and undying devotion OF
the American people 10 their country and it,
free institutions.
Resolqed, That as slavery was the cause
AMI now constitutes the strength of this re-
bellion, and as it must be always and every
where hostile to the principles of n republican
government, justice to tie national safety de-
us NLlcT una com p'cCc HTOl
the soil of the republic and that we uphold and
m"mta!n the act and the proclamation IL
Which the government, in its own defence
has aimed Il death blow at this gigantic evil
We arc in favor, furthermore, Of such ar
amendmcnt to the Constitution, to be made b!
the people in conformity with its provision
us shall terminate and forever prohibit the OK,
1stcnce Of slavery within the limits or the ju
risdnction Of the United States.
Rcso1eed, That the thanks of the American
PEOPLE are due 20 the soaiers and sailors o
tAo army and navy who have periled thci
iation of the honor Of the flag !; that the ma.
ton owes to them some permanent recognition
OF their patriotism and their valor, and pic
and permanent provision for those Of thcil
survivors who have received disabling anc
honorable wounds in the service Of the ccun-
try and that the memories ofthOsc who have
fallen in its defence shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
ReSolred, That VIC approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, tie unselfsh Patriotism
and unswervin.s fidelity to the Constitution
and the principles q fAmcrican liberty with
which ABRAHAM LINcofS has discharged, un-
der circumstances OF unparelled difficulty, the
great duties amp responsibilities of the Presi
DENTAL office that we approve and endorse as
demanded by the emergency, and essential to
the preservation of the nation, and as within
the Constitution, the measures and acts which
its pen and secret foes !; that we approve es-
ptcial]y the Proclamation OF Emancipation and
the employment. as Union soldiers, Of men
heretofore held in slavery and that VIC have
fnll conf dence in his determination to carry
these and all other constitutional measures es-
scntial to the salvation Of tho country, into
full and complete effect.
Resolved, That we doom it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail
in the National councils and we regard as
worthy Of public confidence and official trust
those only who cordial y endorse the prnci-
pies proclaimed in these resolutions, and
which should characterize the administration
of the Government.
Resotred, That the Government owes to all
men employed in it, armies. without regard to
distinction ofcolor, the tull protection Of the
Jaws Of war, aud that any violations Of these
laws or Of The usage Of civilized nations in the
Time Of wnr, Nv the rebels now in arms should
be made the subject Of full and prompt re-
dress,
Resozred. That the foreign immigration
which in the past has added much to the
wealth and development Of resources and in
crease OF power to this nation, the asylum Of
the oppressed of all nations, should be fostered
aud encouraged by liberal and just policy.
Resozred, That We are in favor ofthe speedy
construction Of the railroad to the Pacific. '
Resolued, That the nations faith is pledged
for the redemption OF tho public debt, and
must be kept and that for this pur-
pose we recommend economy and rigid re-
sponsibilty in the public expenditures. and a
vigorous and just System Of taxation and
that it is the duty OF any loyal state to sustain
the credit and promote the use Of the national
currency.
HesolSed, That We approve tho postio tax
en- ny the government, that the people Of the
United States can never regard with indffcr
anco the attempt of any European power tc
overthrow by force, or to supplant~ by fraud
the institution Of any republican government
Oh the western continent and that they will
view with extreme jealousy, as mcnaciug tc
the peace anc the independence Of this, on,
tain new footholds for monarchial govern.
msnts, sustained by foreign military force
i'll near proximity to tho United States,