The weekly union record., 1864-08-06
National Union Platform.
ADOPTED AT THE BALTIMORE coNvEHrlo,

/. Resolred, That it is the high duty Of every
American citizen 70 maintain against al 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
and political opinions We pledge oursell 6.
as Union men. animated by a common object TO
do everything in our power to aid the Government
in quelling by force of arms the rebellion now rag
ing against its authority, and in bringing 10 the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels and
traitors armed against II.
2. ReSOired, That We approve the determination
of the Government OF the United State, not to
compromise with rebels, To offer any terms Of
peace except such NAV he based upon an uncOn-
dtional surrender oi their hostility and return to
thesr just allegiance to the Constitution and laws
OF the United States; aud that call upon the
Governmegt to maintain this posi- ION, and to pros
ecute the war with the utmost possible vigor totbe
complete suppression of the rebellion, in the full
reliance upon the self sacrificing patriotism and
heroic valor and the uudying devotion OF the
American people TO their country ana its free in
stitutons
j. Resoired That as slavery was the cause. and
now constitutes the strength OF this rebellion. and
as 1t must be, always and everywhere, hostile to
the principles Of republican government, justice
and the national safety demand its utter and com
plete eXtlrpation from the soil of the Republic
And that while We uphold and maintain the acts
and procamatiOns by which the Government, in its
own defense, has aimed a dcath-blow at Ills gigan-
tic evil. We are In favor, furthermore of such an
amendment 10 Inc tOu>tltutiou- 70 be MADE by the
people, IN conformity with It's provisions. shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence OF
slavery within the limits or jurisdiction OF the
United States
4. Resolrfd That the thanks Of the American
people due to the soldiers and sailors OF the ar.
my and navy. who have periled their lives in de
iense Of their country and in yiBdiCdtion OF the
honor of the flag; that the nation owes TO them
some permanent recognition of their patriotism
and their vaor, and ample and permanent prOViS-
Tor those OF their who have received
disabling and honorable wounds in the service of
the country; and thai the memories of those who
have fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance.
). ResOired, That we approve and applaud the
practical wisdom. the uH>eltSh patriotism and the
answering fidelity TO the Constitution and the
principles OF American liberty With which Abra-
ham Lincoln has DISCHARGED. under circumstance
OF unparalleled difficulty, the great dates and re
sponsibilitieS OF the Presidential office: that ap
prove and indorse, demanded 10y the emergency
and essential 10 the preservation OF the nation and
As within the provisions OF 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 Enamel
patton, and the employment As Union soldiers of
men heretofore held in slavery: ana that we have
full confidence in his determination to carry out
these and all other Constitutional measures essen
tal TO the salvation Of the country with full and
complete effect.
s. Resolred That we deem it essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in the
National councils and we regard Is worthy OF p4b-
lie confidence and official trust those only who
cordially indorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions. aud which should characterize the ad-
ministrauon Of the Government.
:. R6Soir0d, That the Government owes to all
men employed in lis armies ,wihont regard to dis
tncton OF color the full protection Of the laws If
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.
5. Rtsolrsd That foreign emigration. which in
the past has added much To the wealth develop
ment OF resources and increase of power 20 this
nation, the asylum of the oppressed OF all nations
should be tostcGcd and encouraged by liberal and
just policy.
3. ReSolred That We are in favor Of the speedy
construction Of a railroad 10 tie Pacific
10. ReSo'rCd. That the national faith pledged
for the redemption OF the public debt must be kept
lnviolate, and that for this purpose We recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public ex
2eudltureS. and vigorous and Just system of tax
alton, thai II is the duty Of every loyal State 10
sustain the credit and promote the ass Of the ia
iicnal currency.
Il. Resoirsd. That We approve the position Ia
ken by the Government, that the people OF the
United States can never regard with indifference
the attempt Ct ANY European power n overthrow
by iorce oT Supp.aut 10y fraud the institutions Of
any republican government on the western CONT
nent. and That they viii view with extreme jeal-
ouSy, aS menacing 10 the peace and independence
e: their own country. the Efforts Of any such pow
10 obeain new footholds for uanarcaical govern
menfs, sustained by foreign military force, IN near
proximity 10 the United States.