The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-09-08
To whom il May Concern!

TO WhOm 1t Nay Concern!
The National Union platform, adopted by
the Baltimore Con vention--a model Of good
sense, sterling loyalty and unconditiona
patriotism be found below. We wish
every man who has aspark Of American
manhood, loyalty or patriotism left in hi.
soul, would read it and ponder upon it, Al
this particular juncture: 'r sa
Resoloed, That 1t is the highest duty o.
every American citizen to maintain agains
all their enemies the integrity Of the Unior
and the paramount authority of the Consti
tuition and laws Of the United States; snt
that, laying aside all differences and politi
cal opinions, we pledge ourselves as Union
men, animated bya common sentiment
and aiming at common object, to do every
thing in our power to aid the Governmen
In queiling by force of arms the rebellion
now raging against its authority, ana il
bringing to the punishment due to theil
crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
against it. 'c,aoo Ok 3i1eas
Reso,ced, That we approve the determi
nation of the Government of the United
States not to compromise with rebels, or to
offer any terms Of peace except such as
,nay be based upon an "unconditional sur.
render" Of their hostility and return to
theirjust allegiance to the Constitution and
laws Of the United States; and that we cal
upon the Government to maintain this posi-
ton and to prosecute the war with the ut
most possible vigor to the complete sup.
precision of tho rebellion, in full reliance up.
on the self sacrifices, the patriotism, the he.
roic valor and the undying devotion of the
American people to their country and its
free Institutions. H'sn# @ F9'a8W
Resoloed, Tha: as slavery was the cause
and now constitutes the strength Of this re.
bellion, and as 1t must be always and every
where hostile to the principles of republican
government, justice and the nation u safety
demand its utter and complete extirpation
fion the soil of the Republic, and that we
uphold and maintain the acts and proclama.
tons by which the Governn,nt, in its own
defense, has aimed death blow at this gi
gantic evil. We are in favor, furthermore,
Of such an amendment to the Constitution,
to be made by the people in conformity
with its provisions, as shall terminate and
forever prohibit the existence of slavery
within the limits Of the jurisd ction Of The
United States. aanv
ResolUel, That the thanks Of the Amer
ican people are die to the soldiers and sail
ors Of the army and navy, who have per-
lied their lives IN defense of their country.
and in vindication of .he honor of the flag;
that the nation owes 70 them some perrna-
nent recognition oe their patriotism and
their valor, and ample and permanent pro-
vision for those Of 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 de-
fense snail he held in grateful and everlast-
ing remembrance.
Rssolped, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unselfsh patriot
ism, and answering fidelity to the Consti.
tuition and the principles of American lib,
erty, With which Abraham Lincoln has dis
charged, under circumstances of unparal-
leled Nffi;rlty, the great duties and respon.
sibities of the Presidential office; that we
approve and indorse, rs demanded bv the
emergency and essential to the preservation
of the nation, and as within the Constitu-
ton, the measures ana acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against It's open
and secret foes that we approve especially
the proclamation of emancipation, ani the
employment as Union soldiers of men here
tofore 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 in 20
full and complete effect. jotaqsih
Resoloed, rha' we deem it essential TO the
general welfare that harmony should pre-
vail in the national councils, and we regard
az worthy Of public confidence and official
trust those only who cordially indorse the
principles proclaimed in these resolu tons,
and which should characterize the Admin.
istration of the Government. s1orfI hasu
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Resolcsd. That the Government owes to
all men employed in it's armies, without re-
gard to distinction Of color, the full protec
ton of tie laws Of war. and that any viola
ton Of these laws or Of the sages Of civil
zed nations in the time Of war by the rebels
now in arms should be made the subject Of
full and prompt redress. "
Rssolred, That the foreign immigra tior
which in the, past has added 80 much to the
wealth and Development of resources and
increase of power to this nation, the assyl um
Of the oppressed Of ali nations, should be
fostered and encouraged by liberal and jus
policy. aN s.sra eaillaa.
Resolped, That we are in favor OF the
speedy construction OF the railroad to the
Pacific. 4 aasos alaa .Y5aou IS. Ffe t+s
Resoteed, That the national faith, pledged
tor tho 'redenptoa of the public debt must
be kept invioiate, and that for this purpose
we recommend economy AMI rigid response
bialy in the public expenditures, and Wig
orous and just system Of taxation; that II
is the duty OF any loyal State to sustain the
credit and promote the use of the national
currency. haa 1bea,H sd sa iih'