The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-29

The following is the platform adopted
" the Union National Convention

by the Union Natlonai OonVensiou
Resolved, 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 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 a
common sentiment, and aiming at com-
mon object, to do everything in our pow
er to aid the Government In quelllng
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 arrayed against it.
ResotUed, That we approve the deter
mination of the Government of the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, or to offer no terms of peace, ex-
cept such as may be based upon an un-
conditional surrender of their hostility
and return to their just allegiance to
the Constitution and laws of the United
States, and that we call upon the Gov
ernment to maintain this position, aud to
prosecute the war with the utmost posi-
BILE viger to the complete suppression of
the rebellion, in the full reliance upon
the self-sacrifcing patriotism and heroic
yaor and the undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and Its
free institutions.
Resolved, That as Slavery was the
| ha CTR prrth
of this rebellion and as it must be, always
and everywhere hostile to the principles
of Republican Government, justice and
the National safety demand its utter and
complete extirpation from the soil of the
Republic. And that while we uphold
and maintain the acts and proclamations
by which the Government, 10 its own de-
fence, has aimed death-bloW at this gl-
gantic evil, We are in favor furthermore
of such an amendment to the Constlu-
tion to be made by the people in conform
ity with its provisions, as shall terminate
and forever prohibit the existence OF
slavery within the limits or the Jurlsdlc-
tion OF the United States.
ResoiUed, That the thanks of the
American people are due to the soldiers
and sailors of the army and navy who
have periled their lives in defence Of
their ceuntry and in vindlcation Of the
honor of the flag; that the nation owes to
them some permanent recognition OF their
patriotism aud their valor aud ample and
permanent provision for those of their
survivors who have received disabling
and honorable wounds IN the service of
their country; and that memories of those
who have fallen in iss defence shall be
held in grateful and everlasting remem.
branee
Resozced, That we approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the unsel6sh patrl-
otism and the unswerving fidelity to the
Constitution and the principles of Amer
ican liberty with which Abraham Lincoln
has discharged, under circumstances of
unparalleled difficulty, the great duties
and responsibilities Of the Presidential
Office; that we approve and endorse, as
demanded by the emergency, and essen
tiaI to the preservation Of the patton and
as within the provisions Of the Constitu-
ton, the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against its
open and secret foes; that We approve
especially the Proclamation of Emanci-
patton, and the employment as Union
soldiers of men heretofore held IN slavery,
and that we have full confidence in his
determination to carry out these and all
other Constitutional measures essential to
the salvation of the country with full and
complete effect.
ResolUed, That we deem 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 cordially en-
dorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions and which should characterize
the administration of the Government.
Resolued, That the Government owes
E to all men employed in its armies, with
, out regard to distinction 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 and full redress.
ReSolced, That foreign immigration,
which in the past has added SO mucn to
the wealth, development of reso lrces and
increase of the power of this nation, the
asylum of the oppressed of all nations,
should be fostered and encouraged by a
liberal anu just policy.
Resolved, That We are in favor OF the
E speedy construction of the railroad to the
, Pacific.
Reso1ucd, That the National faith,
! nledged for the redemptioa Of the public