The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-09-07
The Union and CopPerhcad Platforms

Re.sl,ed Tiat i Is the highest duty Of every
bnnrchn citizen to maintain against all lts enemies
the integrity OF tie Union and the paramount author
~ of the Constitution and laws Of the United States
and that laying political opinions aside, pledge
selves Union men, animated by common senti-
ment and aiming at a common object TO do everything
in power Ia aid the Government in quelllng by
force Of arms the rebellion raging against It's
thory and in bringing 10 the punishment dne to their
crimes tlae rebels aud traitors arraigDed against IT,
Resotred. That We approve the determination OF
the Government Of the United States not 10 compro-
misc with rebels, to ofer any terms of peace ex-
cept such may be based upon nnconditiosal sur
render Of their hostility, &C. and return TO their just
allegiance the Constitution and laws Of the United
States and that call upon the Government TO main
tain this position and 10 prosecute the with the
utmost possible vigor u the complete suppression of
the rebellion in full reliance upon full self sacrifice,
the patriotism, the heroic yaor and the undvng devo-
ton OF the American people to their country and ITS
free institutions.
Re.oiood. That slavery the cause, and now
constitutes the strength of the rebellion, and it
must be always and everywhere hostile To the prin-
cipcs of republican government, justice and the ma
tonal safety demand IT'S utter and complete extrpa
ton from the soil of the Republic, and that uphold
and maintain the acts and Proclamations by which the
government, in its defense, has aimed death
blow at this gigantic evil. We are IN favor iurter-
nore of such amendment tn the Constitution to be
made by the people ia conformity with ITS provisions,
as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence
of slavery, within the limits or jurisdiction oil The
United States.
Rc.olsed That the thanks Of the American people
are due /, the soldiers AMI sailors of the army and
navy who have perled their lives in defense of their
country and in vindcaton of the honor OF the Tag
ton Of their patriotism and their valor, and ample
aud per provision for those Of their SURVIVORS
who have received disabling and honorable wounds ~
the service of the country, and that the memories OF
those who have fallen in ~ defense shall be held IN
grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Rcsolred. That we approve and applaud the prac-
teal wisdom. the unselhsh patriotism and answering
fieiity TO the Constitution and the principles OF
American liberty, with which Abraham Lincoln has
discharged under circumstances Of unparalleled dill
entity, the great duties and responsibilities OF the
Presidential office that we approve aud ndorse, as
demanded by the emergency, AMI essential TO the
preservation of the nation. and within the Consti-
tution the and acts which he has adopted 70
defend the nation against open and secret foes es-
pccally the Proclamation of Emancipation, and en-
poyment Union soldiers Of men lieretoiore held IN
slavery and that we have full confidence IN nus ae
termination these and all other constitutional
measures essential 10 the salvation OF the country,
into full and complete effect
l,esoired That deem Il essential to the general
welfare that harmony should prevail in the national
councils and regard worthy Of public confidence
and Official trust those only who cordially mdorse the
principles proclaimed in these resolutions, and which
should characterize the administration OF the Govern
ment. .
employed in its armies without regard 10 distinction
of color the full protection OF the laws OF war And
that any violation of these laws and OF the usages OF
civilized atoms in the time of war by the rebels now
in arms should be made the SUBJECTED full and prompt
redress.
P.oipc9. That the foreign Immigration which in
ths past has aided Sus ~ We eaith and Develop
inert Of the resources and increase OF power to this
nation. the a$vlum of tne oppressed OF all nations,
should BE fostcred and encouraged By liberal and just
policy
Eesofrcd That are in favor ~ the speedy con-
struction 81 the railroad 20 the Pacific.
Rsolod That The national faith l. pledged for the
redemption Of the public debt AMI must bA kept IN
violate and that Ter this purpose we rec 5tnnend
economy aul rigid respou ibty in the pu1lie eXten-
.iiiurcs, and vigorous ard Just system OF taxst'n
That il is the duty Of livery loyal State to sustain tc
credit prumotl the % tie national currency.
i.es.ieerf. That we approfe the position taken by
the Government that tbs people " she Initci states
.,u never regard With ulierence the attempt % any
European power To- overthrow hy force or Ia suppant
hy fraud the institutions OF any republican Govern
nnsnt tine Western Continent. ami that they viii
lew with cNefn jealousy, menacing TO the peace
and independence of this country the efforts OF
any such power TO obtain tooticiis for monarch
ical governments sustained by foreign military force,
in near roximity TO the United States.