Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-09-07
E'Ise National Union Platform
Adopted at Baltimore. jane 1tk. 1861.

Resolred, 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 rs Union men, an
imated by a 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 now cling against
its authority and in bringing to the punish
ment due to their crimes the rebels and trail
tors airayed against it.
Reso2red, That we approve the determiua-
ton ofthc Government Of the United States
not to compromise with rebels or to offer
any terms Of peace except such as may be
based on an unconditional surrender of their
hostility and a return to their Just allegiance
TO the Constitution and laws of the United
States, and that we call upon the Govern
mcut to maintain shis position and to prose
cute the war with the u5Tost possible Nigor
to the complete suppression of the rebellion,
in full reliance upon the sefsacrihccss the
patriotism, the heroic vaiOr and the undying
| devotion of the American people to their
country and its free institutions.
Resolre3. That as slavery was the cause and
now constitutes the strength fthis rebellion,
and as ii must be ALWAYS and everywhere
(
ment, Justice and the national safety demand
its utter aud complete CXtirpation from the
soil Of the republic; and that we uphold and
maintain the acts and pToclamatious BIZ
which the Government, in It's own defence,
| has aimed a death blow at the gigantic evil
We are in favor, furthermore, Of such an
amendment to the Constitutions to be made
by the people, in conformity with its provis-
ions, as shall terminate and forever prohlbIt
the existence of slavery within the limits or
jurisdiction Of the United States.
Reeoiged, That the thanks of the American
people are due to the soldiers and sailors Of
the army and navy who have periIed their
lives in defence of their country and in yindi-
cation Of the honor Of the flag; that the
nation owes to them some permanent rec0g-
milton Of their patriotism and their valor,
and am pie and permanent provision for those
: Of their survivors VINO have received dis
abling and honorable wounds in the service
OF their country, and that the memories Of
those who have fallen in its deferce shall be
ieId in grateful and everlasting remembrance.
Reso'ge3, That We approve and applaud the
/ pracs'cat wisdom, The Unselhsh patriotism,
and the unswcrvIE fidelity to the Constitu-
ton and the principles Of American liberty
/ with which Abraham Lincoln has discharged,
/ under circumstances Of unparalleled Difficult
4 ty, the great duties and responsibilities Of
/ the Presidential Office: that we approve and
/ endorse, as demanded bv the emergency and
i 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 Toes that we approve especially
I the proclamation Of emancipation and the
employment as Union soldiers of men hereto
/ fore held in slavery aud that we have fall
confidence IN his determination to carry
! these and all other constitutional measures
essential to the salvation of the country. into
fun and complete effect.
! HeSospad, That we deem it essential to the
! general welfare that harmoy should prevail
/ II our national councils and we regard as
worthy the public confidence and official
/ trust those only who cordially endorse the
/ principles proclaimed in these resolutions
and which should characterize the admins
/ lration of the Government
Reso'yed, That the Government owes to all
! men employed IL its armies. without regard
: to 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 Of war, by the rebels now in arms,
! should be made the subject Of prompt and
! full redress
Resotea, That the foreign immigration
which IN the past has added so much to the
wealth, development of resources, and in
/ crease of power to this nation, the asylum Of
/ the oppressed of all nations should be foster
/ ed and encouraged by liberal and just
( policy.
/ Resolc5, That we are in favor of the con-
struction Of railroad to the Pacific.
I ReSo'red, That the national faith, pledged
/ for the redemption of the public debt, must
! be kept inyiolate, and that for this purpose
I we recommend economy and rigid response
/ bility in the pubic expenditures, and vigor-
! Gus system Of taxation That it is the duty
/ of every loyal State to sustain the credit and
I promote the use of the national currency.
( Resoiged, That we approve the position
4 taken by the Government; that the people
/ of the United States can never regard with
Indifference the attempt of any European
/ Power to overthrow By force or to supplant
/ by fraud, the institutions of any Republican
! Government on the Western Continent, and
that they VIII view with extreme jealousy, as
menaeing TO the peace and Independence of
this cur country, the efforts of any such pow
/ CT TO obtain new footholds for monarchical
governments, sustained by foreign military
force, in near proximity TO the United States
Austria Bavaria. Prussia, Russia, Bel
rIum and III glTaoJ have raa1rDfza1 tho