The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-06-30
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NATIONAL UNION PLATFoRM.

men, animated by common sentiment
and aiming at common object to do |
every thing in our power to aid the
Government in quclling by force Of
arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority, and in bringing 10 pun
ishment, due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against it. Pro
longed applausc.]
ReSolped, That VIC approve the de-
termination of the Government OF the
United States not to compromise with
rebels, or to offer any terms OF pcaco,
except such as may be based upon an
unconditional surrender of their hos
tiIity and to return 20 their allegiance
to the Constitution and laws of the
United States; and that we call upon
the Government to maintain this posi-
ton, and to prosecute the war with the
utmost possible vigor to tho complete
suppression of,the rebellion, in full re-
lance upon the self sacrifices, the
patriotism, the heroic valor and the
undying devotion of the American
people to their country and its free in
stitutions. Applause.
RssoIved, that as slavery was the
cause and now constitutes the strength
of the rebellion and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile TO the
principles Of Republican Govern
ment, Justice, and the national safety,
demand its utter and complete eXtir-
patton from the soil of the republic [ap-
plause1 and that we uphold and main
tain the acts and proclamation by
which the Government, in its own de-
tense has caused dcathbIow at this
gigantic evil, We are in favor, further,
more, of such an amendment TO the
Constitution, to be made by the people
in conformity with its provisions, as
shall terminate and forever prohibit
the existence Of slavery within the
limits, or jurisdiction, OF the United
States. Applause.
ResolDcd, That the thanks Of the
American people are due to the sol
dicrs and sailors ofthc army and navy,
Tapplause, who have periled their
lives in defense Of their country and in
vindcHton of the honor Of tho flag;
that the uation owes to them some
permanent recognition Of their patriot
ism and their valor, and ample and
permanent provision for their survivors
who have received disabling and hon,
orable wounds in the service Of the
country; and that the memories OF
those who have fallen in its defense
shall be held in grateful and cvcrast
ing remembrance. Loud applause
Resolved, That wo applaud tho prac
tcal wisdom, the unselfsh patriotiim
and unswerying fidelity TO the Con
stitution and the principles Of Amcri
can liberty with which Abraham Lin
coin has discharged under circum
stances of unparalleled difficulty, til,
great duties and responsibilities Of til,
Presidential office; that we approve
and endorse as demanded by cmcrgcn
cy, and essential 10 the preservation 0
tho nation, and rs WITHIN the Consli
tution the measures and acts which h
has adopted, to defend tho natol
against It's open and secret foes; tha
we approve especially tho Proclama
ton Of Emancipation, and the employ
ment as Union soldiers Of men hereto
fore held in slavery. Applause. Anc
that We havo full confidence in his dc
termination to carry that and all othcl
constitutional measures, essential tC
the salvation Of tho country, into full
and complete effect
Resolccd, That we doom il csscntia
to the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in the national councils
and wo regard, as worthy Of publ,
confidence and official trust, those on
ly who cordially indorse the principle
proclaimed in thcsc resolutions, anC
which should characterize tho Ad
ministration Of the Government.
ReSoiced, That the Govornmcn
owes to all men employed in its armies
without regard to distinction of color
the full protection Of tho laws of war
Tapplausc, and that any violation o
these laws, Of the usagcs Of civilizcC
nations in tie time of war, by tho rcb
els now in arms, should bo made tn,
subject of full and prompt redress,
Prolonged applause
Resolped--That tho foreign immi
grafton, which in the past has addcC
80 much to the wealth and develop
mont of tho resources and increase o
power to this nation-tho asylum o
tho oppressed OF all nations-shoult
be fostercd and encouraged by u libcr
al and just policy,
Rcsoiced-That VIC are in favor o
the speedy construction Of tho railwa,
to the Pacific
Res0lccd That the National faith
pledged for the redemption of the pub
lie debt must be kept inviolatc, an,
that for this purpose We rcccomment
economy and rigid responsibility il
the public expenditures and n vigorous
and just system Of taxation; that il i
the duty Of every loyal State TO sus
tain the credit and promote the use o
the National Currency, Applauscl
Resoloed, That we approve the posi-
ton taken by the Government tha
the people of the United Sta G
can never regard with Indifference th
attempt OF any European Power, I,
overthrow by force, or to supplant b,
fraud, tho institutions of the RepubIi
can Government on tho Western Con
tincnt. prolonged applause,l An,
that they will view with extrcm