Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-12
The National Union EiaafDrn
Adopted at Baltimore, June 9TH, 1864.

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 theConStltu-
ton and laws Of the United States and that,
LAYING aside all differences and political Opin
ions we pledge ourselves as Union men, an
mated by a common sentiment ard aiming
at a common object, to do everything IN our
power to aid the Government in quelling by
force Of arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing to the punish
mcnt due to their crimes the rebels and tral-
tors arraycd against it.
RsSolred, That we approve the determlna-
ton Of the Government of the United States
not to compromise with rebels, or to offer
anv terms Of peace except such rs may be
based on an unconditional surrender OF their
hostility and 4 return to their just allegiance
to the Constitution and laws of the United
States and that call upon the Govern
ment to maintain .his position and to prose
cute the war with the usrOst possible Nlgor
to the complete suppression of the rebellion,
in full reliance unOn the self-sacrlhces, the
patriotism, the heroic yalor and the undying
devotion Of the American people to their
country and its free institutions.
ResolI. That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion,
and as ct must be always and everywhere
hostile to the principles ofrepublican govern
mcnt Justice and the national safety demand
it- utter and complete extirpation from the
soil of the republic; and that we uphold ana
maintain tta acts and proctamatlons bN
which the Government, in its own defence,
has aimed death blow It the gigantic evil
we are III favor, furthermore, of such an
amendment to the Constitution, to be made
by the peoplc, in conformity with its provls-
ions as shall terminate and forever proiiinl'
che existence of slavery within the limits or
jurisdiction of the United States
Rrxalref That the thanks of the American
1eople are due TO the soldiers and sailors oi
the ARMY and navy who have pcriled Their
fivcs IN defence of their country and IN Yndi-
carion Of the honor Of the flag; that the
nation owes to them some permanent reeo9-
aiti0n of their patriotism and their Naior'
and ample and permanent provision TOR those
IF their survivors who have received dis
zbIinr and honorable wounds in the service
.af their country, and that the memories of
those who have fallen in it's defence shall be
held in grateful aad everlasting remembrance
gexa1ref That We approve and applaud the
practical wisdom the uusclhSh patrlotiSFn,
and the unswcrving fidelity to the Consttu-
1ion and the principles of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged
iander circumstances of unparalleled difficult
tv the great duties and responsibilities OF
the Presidential office: that we approve and
endorse, as demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation of the nation,
and as Within the provisions of the tonstltu-
tion. the measures and acts which he has
adopted to defend the nation against ITS open
and secret foes that we approve especially
the nroclamaticn of emancipation and the
.,rnuloyiucut as Union soldiers of men hereto
fore held III slavery and that we have tuil
confidence III his determination 10 carry
these and all other constitutional measures,
essential to the salvation of the country, INTO
full and complete effect
-tfaagF FThar Doom / essential To tine
general welfare chat harmov should prevail
n our national councils, and we regard as
worthy the public confidence ana ohclai
trust those only who cordially endorse tFe
principles proclaimed In these resolutions,
and vile should characterize the admins
tratinn Of the Government.
Reso7red That the Government owes 10 All
men enplaycd Il. its armies. without '>sard
to distinction OF color, the full protection oi
the laws of war, and that any violation oi
these laws, or the usages of civilized nations
In tim Of war. bv the rebels now iH arms.
should be made the subject Of prompt and
full redress
Ee,sirak That the foreign immigration
which IN the past has added 81 much 10 the
wealth. DEVELOPMENT Of resources, and IN
crease of power TO this nation. the asylum oi
She oppressed Of all nations. should be foster
81 and encouraged by liberal ani just
policy.
1taN.'tf.'- Lsttl We are IN IaNtT OF the Cttl-
structlon oi railroad to the Pacific
RcSo7rsf, That the national faith. pledged
for the redemption & tHe public debt. must
b., kept inyioiatc, ana that FOR tsis purpose
We recommend economy and rigii rcspousf
bilitv in the public expenditures, and vigor
ous system of taxation. That It i the duty
Of every Ioval State 80 sustain tlie credit an,
promorc the use of the national cuTrcncy-
R.4or,sF. That we approve the position
iakeu hv the Government that the peopi
ofthe United States can never regard VIII
indifference the attempt Of any European
Power to overthrow by force, or to supplah
bv fraud. the institutions Of any Repnbieai
Government on the Western Continent, ah'
that they Will view with extreme jealousy,
Inenaeing to the peace and independence Q
this our country. the efforts Of any such pow
er 10 obtain new footholds for monarchica
governments, sustained by foreign militar.
force, in near proximity TO the United States
g9~In Ceylon, the ceremony of mar
riage consists of tying the coupe togethe
by the thumbs.