Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-01
The National Platform or the Uniou
.rys -r Er-.asrF PRFfY. faiha~s ,at .a-1 T..

d The following is the platform adopted by
the National Convention Of the Union Party
held in Baltimore: 10. r., -.
/, Resolpsd. That It Is the highest dut- Of
every American citizen to maintain against all
their enemies the intrgrityof the Union and the
paramount authority Of the Constitution and laws
Of the United Ststesi and that, laying aside all
differences and political opinions, we pledge our
selves, as Union men, animated by q common
sentiment and aiming at q common object, to- do
everything In our power 10 aid the Government
in: queliing by force Of arms the rebellion now
raglg against itI authority, and In bringing TO the
punishmsnt due TO their crimes the rebels aud
traitors armed against It.. il, ..f,', IT, - ,,,.-,.
2. Resol1ed. That we approve the deternn.
alton Of the Government Of the United States not
TO compromise with the rebeia, or to offer any,
terms Of peace, except such as may be based
upon an unconditional surrender Of their hostilt
tbs and return TO their just allegiance to the
Constitution and laws of the United Stafes; and
that We call upon the Government TO maintain
this position, and 10 prosecute the war with the
utmost poSdble vigor to the complete suppression
of the rebellion. in rhe full reliance upon the self
sacrificing patriotism and heroic valor. and the
undyipg devotion Of the American people to thelr
country aud its free institutions. e., =.
g. Rssoloed, 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 Esfety demand Its utter and COM
plete extlrpatlon from the soil Of the Republic
And that while we, uphold and maini ain the
acts and pr, elamstions by which the Govern
ment, in It's own defense, has aifned death.blow
ut this gigantic eYii, we are in favor furthermore
ofsuch an amendment to the Constitution to be
made by the people In conformity with It's pro.
Visions as shall Terminate forever and prohibif tho
existence Of slavery within It's limits or the jurs.
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L. Rssolpsd, That the thanks Of tho Amer.
ican people. are due TO the soldiers and
aailors or 4 the Army and Navy, who have
periled rher lives in defense of their country and
IN yindicAtion OF the honor Of the fasi that the
Nation owes to them come permanent recognt
tion Of their patriotism and their valor and ample
and permanent provision for those of their SuFvi.
lVoFS who have received disabling and honorable
wounds In the service Of their country; and that
the memories OF. those who have fsllen In its de-
fenEe shall be held IN grateful and everlasting re-
membrance 1s5 r-siE tsiaNn"sl,js afI
S. Resolved, That we approve and appaud the
practical wisdom, the unSelhsh patriotism and the
answering fidelity 10 the Constitution aud the
principles of American liberty with which Abra.
ham Lincoln has discharged. under circumstsnees
of unparalleled difficulty. the great dufies aad
responsibilities of the Presidential office; that VIZ
approve and endorse, az demanded by the emer.
gcncy and essential 10 the preservation Of the
Nation and an within the provisions of the
Constitution, the measures aud acts which he
hus adopted TO defend the Nation against Its open
and secret foes; thar we approve especially the
Proclamation Of Emancipation aud the employ.
msnt as Union soldiers Of men heretofore
held In slavery; and that we have full confidence
In his d1termnaion IN carry out these and all 9th.
er Constitutional measures essential TO the sHlvl.
ton ofthe country with full and complete effect
6. ResoIued, that we deem IL essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail in
public confidence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles proclaimed in
these resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration Of the Government tefI
.. Resolued, That the Government owes to all
men employed In its armies, without regard to
distinction ofeolor, the full protection ofths Iaws
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 sub.
iect ofpronpt and full redress
2. RssoIued. The forrign emigration which 10
the pAyt has added 70 much TO the wealth, dUvel-
opment ofresourceG and increase Of power to this
Nation, the asylum of the oppressed Of all nations.
should be fostered and encouraged by liberal
5a s. Rtsolped, That we arc 10 favor Of rhe Stes
dy construction of the Railroad 10 the Pacific.
TO- Rfsotee6 That the National faith, pledged
for the redemption Of the public debt, must b.
kept inviolate, aud thar for this purpose we re-
cOmtnenu tcVnuuy buu tlSfulTtrpOukuullyI IN tuS.
public expenditures, and vigorous, and just yys.
tenn Of taxation that II Is the duty Of every loyal
State 70 sustain The credit and promote the pse
Of the National currency.
:, IL. ResoEred, That we approve the position
taken by The l9overnment ihss the people Of the
United States can never regard with indifference
the attempt Of any European power TO Over.
throw by force or 70 supplsnt the Institutions Of
any Republican Government on the Western
AMI fhnVf will ctfgtn 4 4.
,irrme jealousy, az menaci1g to the pesce and in
dependence or their own country, the efforts Of
any such Power to obtain new foothoids for mo.
nArchical Governments su1tained by foreign
military force, in near proximity to the United
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