The weekly union record., 1864-08-13
National Union Platform.
Aporrrp At rng BALTIMORE co>vrSrlo

l. Resolred, That it is the high ds;y of every
American citizen to maintain agsiu-, All their en-
emies the integrity of the Union and the para
mount authority Of the Constitution and laws of
the United States; and that. aving aside all differ
ences and political opinions, we pledge ourselves
as Union men. animated by common object to
do everything IN our power 10 aid the Government
in quelinE by force OF arms TIE rebellion now rag
ing against its authority. and in bringing to the
punishment dCe To their crimes The rebels and
traitors armed against 1t.
.. ReSoirCa, That we approve the dctelmiuati lu
of the Government of the United States not 10
compromise with rebels. or 10 cher any terms of
peace except such as may he based upon On Uacon-
titional surrender ol their hostility and return 70
thesr Just allegiance to the Constitution and laws
of the United States; and that We caI upon the
Government to maintain This posi- jcn. and 10 pros
ecnte the war with the utmost possible vray to the
complete suppression Of tie rebellion. ia the iull
reliance upon the sCltoacllirlnE vati. ti>n and
heroic vaor and the Uulyinr devatiea Of the
American people to their country aa3 its ree in
sttUtions.
5. Resoired. That ss slavery was The cause and
now constitutes The strength di tus rebellion. aud
a. ii must be always and everywhere, hostile 70
the principles Of republican government. Justice
and the national safety demand lis utter and com.
plete oNtlrpation from the syi. ot the Republic.
And that while We uphold and maintain the acts
and procaIaatiou> by which The Government. ia is
own defense. has aimed deJrh-tlov as this 3 -iu-
tic evil. we are lu favor. iurhcrm .ie oi such aH
amendment 20 The Constitution, Il Ae made ay the
pe1ple in Ccuiol unity with it, Provisions. snail
terminate and forever prohibit the existence Of
slavery within the limits or ..sd.ctlsG Il Of the
United States.
l. ReSoIrei That the thanks o. iAe American
people due In the soldiers and sailors q! the
my and navy. who have Verel their lives in de-
fense Of their country and in yju~i alton ci the
honor Of the has; that the nation owes TO tA- N
some permanent recognition u tuo-r iatr.1i.~El
and their valor. and ample aad permanent lgevi>-
f1Nf those of fhttfr ~ j 1
disabling aui honorable wound, in the service Of
the country and that the memories oi those who
have fallen in lis defense shall be held Ia SlateHs
and everlasting romembn &c.
>. Resolrca, That We arproye and applaud the
practical wisdom the ua~elish patriotism and the
answering 6dchty to rAe Constitution and the
principles Of American liberty with which AhTa-
ham Lincoln has discharged under Cigc E.>t3n eS
OF unparalleled d.licuty. the great duties lul le
Sponsbiliies Of the Presidential oicc that Ne APP
prove and intorSe. as demanded uy the emergency
and essential TO the preservation o tas a3i'oa and
rs within the provisions az the Constitution, the
measures and acts which he has aiortedta defend
She nation against it> opeu 3ro secret toes; ii~i we
approve especially the oclallatloN ul tnla-c.-
patton, and the employment Us Union soldiers %
men heretofore held II slavery; and that Ne have
full confidence in his determination 70 carry ont
these and all other Constitutional rc4~ses essen
tial 70 the salvation Of the country VITA tiI and
complete effect.
i. Rcsoircd. That We iocu /, essential to ;Ae
general welfare that harmony sAo4l prevail ia .he
National councils and We IL -lrd rs worthy oi p.o-
lie confidence ana official trC>t those only Ua2
cordially ndcrSc the priacip e proclaimed in these
resolutions and which sAo.3d ,haga1,e.l-t tle al
mini>tyatiou Of the Government
:. RtSo'coa, That The Government owe, 10 a..
men employed in is armies. without regard 90 DIS
tnctOn oi color the iu.l protection ot the laws G.
war, and that any vialatou q. these avs or tae
uSages of civilized nations ia time o.. U4r hs .he
rebels in arms. >houlG te made he -ail>,t @.
prompt and full lcGvc>s.
:. RgSc'ccd. That forci-1 ciul-rat,a-. vnch In
the past has added mach 10 she wealth develop
ment Of resources ana Increase x power 70 t1i-
nation the SylUm OF the oppressed % al aatiouS
should he icstered and encouraged ty liberal and
ju>i policy.
.. ResoirtG That We are In favor Of the speedy
construction oi = railroad - the pacic.
10. RsSelre3 That tie national talta V,el-c,.
ior the redemption o the public dvet must be Kept
nviolate. and that for this purpose We recommend
economy ana rigid responsibility IN the pgh.ic eN-
penditureS. ana vigorous and Just SySteM ot tax
alton that il Is the duty Of every loyal state to
sustain the credit and promote the use oi the IA
tiola' -Cr7eucv.
ls 6sso.rsf Eaat we anrrove the position "a
Sau .g she ,Yaara-l tl5t Tue people ol tbs
Ur..ut >-l'.- -.5 vita l-t-l l.iere2- -l
.he a.tlur- g-r ts power 20 oyey,AguE
bv sals s1an -g- rN .saa tie Institutions o
arr -eouu -tr -a.lealt-t Va tae western cont
rea- e5 r.zr tc5r wi.. view With extreme ie5l
-.sr 81 a.ci..- II tae peace ana independence
Of thli- cNu country, the Efforts @. any such pow
cr 20 oatain new fA1thclds for moGa-c hics govern
ments sustained ty foroisn military 'cfee ~ 1cs'
pr,,sirlifr 70 .ile leitei states