Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-10-26
The National Union Platform.
Adopted at Baltimore, June 18th, 1864.

Resol,ed 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 theCOnstitu-
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 common sentiment and aiming
at a common object, to do everything in our
power to aid the Government in quelling by
force Of arms the rebellion raging against
its authority, and in bringing to the punish
ment due to their crimes the rebels and trail
tors arrayed against it.
ReSolred, That approve the determine
ton Of the Government of the United States
rot TO compromise with rebels, or to offer
anv terms Of peace except such as may he
based on an unconditional surrender of their
hostility and 4 return to their just allegiance
% she Constitution and laws of the United
States and that we call upon the Govern
ment TO maintain ,his position and TO prose
cute the war with the u,Tost possible yigor
20 the complete suppression of the rebellion,
in full reliance upon the selfsacrihces, the
patriotism, the heroic valor and the undying
devotion Of the American people TO their
couutrv and its free institutions.
Resoieed. That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength of this rebellion,
and rs it must be always and everywhere
hos. lie to the principles of republican govern
ment Justice and the national safety demand
its utter and complete extjrpation from the
soil Of the republic; and that we uphold and
maintain the acts and proclamations by
which the Government, in its own defence,
has aimed a death blow ut the gigantic evil,
We are in favor, furthermore, of such an
amendment to the Constitution, to be made
bv the people, in conformity with ITS proEls-
ions as shall terminate and forever prohtblt
the existence of slavery within the limits or
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Rssa1ref That the thanks Of the American
peopie are due to the soldiers and sailors ot
the army and navy who have pcrlled tht'f
lives in defence of their country and IN VindI-
cation of the honor of the ha@; that the
nation owes to them some permanent rceog-
milton Of their patriotism and their vaior,
and am ole and permanent provision for those
Of their survivors who have received dis
abling and honorable wounds IN the service
az their country, and that the memories of
those who have fallen in its defence shall be
ncld IN grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Resolr63, That We approve and applaud the
practical wisdom, the unSehSh PATRIOTISM,
and the uuswerving fidelity to the Constitu-
ton and the principles of American liberty
with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
under cireum stances of unparalleled difficult
tv the great duties and responsibilities OF
the Presidential office that approve and
endorse. as demanded by the emergency and
essential to the preservation of the nation,
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 emancipation and the
emnloyfnent as Union soldiers Of men hereto
fore held in slavery: and that We have full
confidence iii his determination to carry
these and all other constitutional measures,
essential 10 the salvation of the country, into
full and complete effect
PeSolted That we deem il essential to the
genera, welfare that harmov should prevail
IN our national councils, and we regard as
worthy the public confidence and Official
trust those only who cordially endorse tie
PRINCIPLES proclaimed in these resolutions,
and witch should characterize the admins
iratioT of the Government
R.sso1reG That the Government owes to all
men emnIoved ia its armies, without regard
ID 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 er war. bv the rebels now in arms,
should lie made the subject of prompt and
full redress
Resolrs,. That the foreign immigration
which n the past has added so much To the
wealth. DEVELOPMENT Of resources. and in
crease Of power 70 this nation, the asylum of
the oppressed Of all nations should bc foster
Cd and encouraged by a liberal and just
policy.
Pesol,,,f, That we are in favor Of the con
structien Of a railroad TO the Pacific
Resolped, That the national faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must
De kept iuviolate, and that for TINS purpose
We recommend economy and rigid responsl-
bnityin the public expenditures, and vlSor-
ous system Of taxation. That it is the duty
Of every loval State to sustain the credit ana
promote the use Of the national currency.
Resolred, That we approve the position
taken by the Government; that the people
Of the United States can never regard with
Indifference the attempt of anv European
Power TO overthrow by force, or to supplant
hv fraud. the institutions Of any Republican
Government on the Western Continent, and
that they VIII view wit.i extreme jealousy, as
nenacing TO the peace and independence OF
this our country the efforts Of any such pow
er 70 obtain new footholds for monarchieal
governments, sustained by foreign military
force, in near proximity TO the United States
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