Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-10-29
LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE
The National Union Platform,
Adopted at Baltimore, June 7th, 1864.

Resolred, That il is the highest duty Of every
American citizen 20 maintain against all their enc
mics The integrity q and aas aS Sbs
United States and that, laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves
as Union men, animated by q common sentiment
and aiming at a common object, to do everything
in our power to aid the Government in quelling by
force OF arms the rebellion now raging against ITS
authority, and in brin ging to the punishment due
90 their crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
against It..
Rssolvsd, That We approve the determination Of
the Government Of the United States not to com
promise with rebels, to offer any terms OF peace
except such as may be based upon an uneoDdIt1on-
al surrender of their hostility and return to their
inst aIegiance to the Constitution and laws OF the
United States, and that we call upon the Govern
rnent to maintain this position and to prosecute
the war with the utmost possi9iIe Vigor 70 the
ance upon the self-sscrifees, the patriotism, the
heroic Talor and the undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and Its free in
ResoIred, That as slavery was the cause and nov
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion, and as
. il must be always and everywhere hostile to the
principles of republican government, jnssiee and
the national safety demand its utter ana complete
extirpaton from the soil OF the republic; and that
We uphold and maintain the acts and proelamations
nv which the Government, in its own defense, has
aimed q death blow at the gigantic EVIL. We are IN
favor, furthermore, OF such an amendment 70 the
Constitution, to be made by the people, in confor-
nifty with its provisions, as shall terminals and
forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the
limits or jurisdiction OF the United States
ResOIued, That the thanks OF the American peo-
pie are due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army
aud navy who have periled their lives IN defense
of their country and in vindicatioH OF the honor
of the flag; that the nation owes TO them some
permanent recognition OF their patriotism and
their valor, and ample and permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis-
ablng and honorable wounds in the service OF their
country, and that the memories OF those who nave
fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful and
everlasting remembrance
re apUlauu
teal wisdom, the unselhsh patriotism, and the I'M
swerving fidelity 70 the Constitution and the prin-
cipIes OF American liberty with when Abrahsm
Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances OF
unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
sponsibiIities of the Presidential office; that We
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential to the preservation of the ma
ton, and within the provisions OF the Consttu-
rion the measures and acts which he has adopted
to defend the nation against its open and secret
toes that we approve especially the proclamation
ofemancpation and the employment as Union SOL
diers Of men heretofore held in slavery and that
We have full confidence in his determination TO
carry these and all other constitutional measures,
essential to the salvation of the country, into ful
and complete effect.
al welfare that harmony shOnld prevail in our ma
tionaI councils, and regard as worthy OF public
confidence and official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed In THESE
resolutions, d which should characterize the
administration OF the Government.
ResOIred, That the Government owes to all men
ton of color, 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 subject OF
prompt ami full redress.
ResOlred, That the foreign immigration which in
the past has addedsO much to the wealth, develop
ment of resources, and increase of power TO this
nation the asylum of the oppressed of all nations,
should be fOstered and encouraged by literal and
lust policy.
RssOIUed, That in favor of a speedy con-
struetion Of the railroad to the Pacific.
ResOlued That the national faith, pledged for the
redemption OF the public debt, must be kept inVi-
olate, and that for this purpose recommend
economy and rigid resp onsibility in the public ex
penditures and a vigorous and just system OF tax
alton. That il is the duty OF every loyal state 10
sustain the credit and promote the use OF the ma
tOnal currency.
ResOlred, That approve the position taken by
the Government; that the people of the United
States never regard with indifference the at
tempt Of sBy European Power to overthrow by
force, or supplant by fraud the institutions of
any Republican Government on the Western Con
tnent, and that they will view with extreme jeal-
Ousy, menacing TO the peace and Independence
Of this country, the efforts o. any such power
to obtain new fOothoIds for mOnarchieal govern
ments, sustained BY foreign military force, nea-
proximity to the United states.