The weekly union record., 1864-10-29
National Union Platform.
ADorrED At THE BALTIMORE co>vn>rtoy.

/. Rcsolrcd. That IL is the high duty Of every
American citizen TO maintain against all their en-
emies the integrity of the Union and the para
mount authority of the Constitution and laws OF
The United States; and that. laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves.
as Union men, animated by common object, to
do everything in our power to aid the GoVSTnmeni
IN quelhng 10y force ut arms the rebellion now rag
ing against its authority and in bringing TO the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels and
traitors armed against IL.
> RcSolued That we approve the determination
of the Government OF the United States not to
compromise with rebels, or TO offer any terms of
peace except such as may he based upon an uncon-
ditonal surrender of their hostility and a return 10
thesr Just alleci to the Constitution and laws
of the Uutcd States; and that We call upon the
Goyernmegt to maintain this posi- Icn and to pres
ecute the with the utmost possible vigor to the
complete suppression of the rebellion, in the full
reliance upon the seltSacrlhcng patriotism and
heroic yalor and the undying devotion of the
American people to their country and its free in
situations.
,. Resoircd That as slavery was the cause, and
now constitutes the strength OF th!, rebellion and
as it must be. always and everywhere, hostile to
the prin lpleS of republican government, Justice
aud the national safety demand its after and com
pete eXtirpaton from the soil ut the Republic
And that while We uphold and maintain the acts
and proclamati0nS 10y which The Government. in its
own defense, has aimed death blow ai this sigan
tic evil, we are in favor. furthermore oi such an
amendment 10 the Constitution, 10 I've made hv the
people, in conformity with Is provisions, Is shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence OF
slavery within the limits or Jurisdiction OF the
United States.
l. Rcsoircd, That The thank, OF the American
people are due to the soldiers aud sailors OF the al
my aud navy. who have percd their lives in de
.enSe Of their country and III yIndicatlon ci the
honor OF the nag; that the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition Of their patrieiiSm
aud their valor, and ample and permanent proviS
ion for those oi their survivors who have received
disabling and honorable wounds in the service OF
The country; and that the memories of those who
have fallen in its defense shall be held IL grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
;. Resolrcd. That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom the unScliish patriotism and the
answering fidelity to the Constitution and the
principles Of American liberty with which AhTa-
ham Lincoln has discharged. under circumstances
Of unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
SpOGSlbilltcS Ot the Presidential Office that ap
prove and ndor>c As demanded 10y the emergency
and essential TO the preservation ot the nation aad
as within the provisions ot the Constitution, the
measures and acts which he has adopted TO defend
the nation against its open and secret foes; that
approve especially the Proclamation OF Emauci-
patton and the employment as Union soldiers Of
men heretofore held IN slavery; and that We have
fun confidence IN his determination to carry out
these and all other Constitutional measures essen
;ial Il the salvation Of the country with full and
complete effect.
t. Resoired That we deem it essential TO the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in the
National councils and Ne regard A. worthy OF psh-
lie confidence and official trust those only who
cordially indorSe the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions. and which should characterize the al
miniStratOn of the Government.
;. Resort2. That the Government owes TO all
men employed In ltS armies. without regard 10 dis
tlnctlOa Of color. The fall protection OF the laws Of
war. and thar any violation ot these laws, or the
aSaSes Of civilized nations in time OF war by the
rebels now in arms. should be made the subject OF
prompt and tull redress.
5. ReSoired, That foreign emigration, which in
the past has added mach 10 the wealth. develop
slent Of resources and increase OF power 20 this
nation the asylum OF tue oppressed OF all nations,
shenld be fostered and encouraged by liberal and
just policy.
2. ReSo'red, Thai We in favor OF the speedy
construction ot railroad 10 the Pacific
To- ResoreG' That the national faith, pledged
tor the redemption Of the public debt must be kept
invioiate. and that for this purpose we recommend
economy and rigid responsibility IN the public eN
PendltureS, and vigorous and inst system Of tax
alton, that it Is the duty Of every loyal State 10
sustain the credit and promote the use OF the IA.
sional currency.
Il. Rssotrri Fha; we approve the position Ia
Ken by the Government. that the people Of the
United States can never regard With indifference
the attempt Of any European power 10 overthrow
by force or Suppant by fraud the institutions Of
any republican government on the western cont
nent, and that they viii view with extreme jeal-
eUSy, as menacing to the peace and independence
Of their own country. the Efforts of any such pow
cr to obtain foothodS for ulonaTchical govern
mentS sustained by foreign military force. in near
proximity TO the United States.