Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-09-29
National Union Platform.

The National Convention which assembled
at Baltimore on the 7th Of last June, and
there nominated Abraham Lincoln for re.
election as President with Andrew johnson
as Vice President, adopted and presented
to the American People the following:
PLATFORM.
Reso1red, That it is the highest duty of
every American citizen to maintain against
all their enemies the integrity Of the Union,
and the paramount authority of the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States
and that, laying aside all differences of no
litical opinions, we pledge ourselves as I'm
ion men, animated by common sentiment,
and aiming at common ol ject, 70 do every
thing in our power to aid the Government
in quelIing by force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, and in
bringing to the punishment due to their
crimes the rebels and traitors array ed
against IL.
Resolred, That we approve the determi
nation Of the Government of tho United
States not to compromise with rebels, nor
to offer any terms of peace except such as
may be based upon an unconditional sur
render" OF their hostility and 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 vig0r to the complete sup.
preston of the rebellion, in full reliance up
GU the sef.sacrfice, the patriotiSm, the
heroic valor and the undying devotion of
the American people to their country aud
its free institutions.
Resoired, That ss Slavery was the cause,
and now constitutes tho strength Of this re.
bellion, and as il must be always and every
where hostile to the principles Of republican
government, Justice and the national safety
demand its utter and complete extirpalion
from the soil Of the republic, and that We
uphold and maintain the acts aud proclama-
tions by which the Government, in its own
Defense has aimed death-bow at this gi-
gantic evil. We are in favor, Furthermore,
ofsuch an amendment to the Constitution, 10
DO made by the people in conformity with
its provisions, as shall terminate and for
ever prohibit the existence OF Slavery with
in the limits Of the jurisdiction of the Uni
ted States.
Resoioed, That tho thanks ofthe American
people are due to the ldiers and sailors the
army and navy, who have periled their lives
in defence Of their country, and in vindica-
tion Of the honor Of the flag that the ma
tion owes to them some permanent recog-
milton Of their patriotism and valor, and
ample and permanent provision for those
of their survivors who have received dsa-
bling and honorable wounds in the service
Of the country; and that the memories IF
those who have fallen in its defense shall be
held in grateful and everlasting reniem'
brance.
Resolved, That We approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the Inseltish pmtriot-
ism, and answering fidelity 10 the Consti.
tuition and the principles of American lib
erty, with which Abraham Lincoln has dis.
charged, under circumstances of unparaIel.
cd difhculty. the great duties and respon
slbilities of the presidential Office: that we
approve and indoIse, as demu ndel BY the
emergency and essential TO thu lre ervarion
OF the nation, and as within the Constiiu
ton, the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against its
open and secret foes; that We approve es-
peclally the Proclan,ation0f Emancipation.
and the employment AS Union soldiers 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 full and complete effect.
ResOired, That we deem it essential 10
the general wolfar, that harmony should
prevail in the national councils, and We re.
gard a. worthy of public confidence and
official trust those only who cordially ndorse
tho principles proclaimed in these resou.
tons, and which should characterize the
administration OF the Government.
Resolred, That the Government owes To
all men employed ia its armies, without re-
gard 10 d. ,ineion Of color. the full protec-
ton OF the laws Of war, aud that any viola
tion OF these laws or of the usages Of civil
ICED nations in the time OF war by the Reb.
els now in arms, should be made the SUI iect
OF full and prompt redress.
Resolped, That the foreign immigration,
which In the past has added so much to the
wealth and development Of resources and
increase Of power TO this nation, the asylum
OF the oppressed Of all nations, should be
fostered and encouraged by liberal and just
policy.
Resolred, That we are in favor of the
especdy construction Of the Railroad to the
Pacific.
Resolred, That the national faith, pledged
tAr the redemption OF the public debt. must