White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-06-16
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National U.iou Piatformn.

- National Union Platform.
Resolyed, l. That it is the highest
duty Of every American citizen to main
tain sgainst al their enemies. tho integ-
rity Of the Union. and the paramount
authority Of the Constitution and laws Of
the United States. and that lay ing aside
offences and political opinions we pledge
ourselves ss Union men, animated BY .
common sentiment and aiming q. q COM
mon sentiment and aiming at . common
object. to do everything in our power to
aid the Government ib quelling by force
of arms the rebellion now raging against
its authority. and in bringing to the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors srraigned against it.
Resolsed, That We approve the ds
termination Of the Government of the
United States not 10 compromise with
rebels or to oder any terms of peace ex-
cept such a. may be based upon an ON.
conditional surrender Of the hostility snd
return to their Just allegiance to the
Constitution and laws of the United
States, and that ws call upon the Gov.
ernmsnt to msintain this position and to
prosecute the war with the utmost possible
vigor to the complete suppression Of the
rebellion, in full reliance upon the self
sacrifice and tho patriotism. the heroic
vslor and the undying devotion Of the
American people to their country and its
free institutions.
Resolved. That ss slavery was the
cause, and now constitutes the strength Of
this rebellion. and as it must be always
and everywhere hostile to the principles
of Republican Government. justice and
the national safety demand its utter and
complete extermination from the soil Of
the Republic, and that we uphold and
maintain the acts and proclsmstions by
which the Government in it's own de-
Tense has aimed O. death blow at this
gigantic evil. We are in favor. furthsr-
more. of such an amendment to the Con-
stitution to be made BY the people in
conformity with its provisions as shall
terminate and forever prohibit the ex-
istence Of slavery within the limits or the
Jurisdiction of the United States.
Resolyed. That the thanks Of the Amer
icau people are due to the soldiers and
sailors Of the army and navy. who have
periled their lives in defense Of their
country and in vindication Of the honor
Of the fsg : thst the nation owes to them
some permanent recognition of their pa
triotism. and their valor. and ample and
permanent provision for those Of their
survivors who have received disabling
and honorable wounds in tbs service Of
the country. and that the memories oi
those who have fallen in its defense shall
be held in grateful and everlasting re.
membrance.
Resolved. That We approve and sp.
plsud the practical wisdom. the nnselisb
patriotism aud unswervipg fidelity to the
Constitution. and the principles Of Amer
ican liberty with which Abraham Lincoln
has discharged, undsr circumstances OF
unparalleled difficulty. the great dntiss
and responsibilities of the Presidential
Office. That We approve and endorse.
IS demanded by emergency. and essential
to the preservation of the nation. and as
within the Constitution. tho measures and
acts which he has adopted to defend the
nation against its open and secret foes
that We approve especially the procIsma. =.
tion of emancipation and the employ ment
ss Union soldiers Of men heretofore held
iu slavery ; and that We have full conf.
dence in bis discrimination to carry these
and oil other Constitutional measures es.
sential to the salvation of the country
into foil and complete effect.
Resolved. That We deem it essential to
the general welfare that harmony should
prevail in the National Councils, and We
regard ~ worthy of public confidence end
official trust. those only who cordially
indorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, and which should characterize
the administration Of the Gov.rnmsnt.
Rssolued, That the Government owes
to all men employed in lie armies. with
out regard to distinctios Of color. the
full protection Of laws Of war, and that
any violation Of these laws or the usages
Of civilized nations 10 the time Of war
BY the rebels now in arms should b
made the subject Of full and prompt redress.
Resolsed. That the foreign emigration
which in the past has added 90 much to
the wealth and development Of resources
and increase Of power TO this nation. the
asyl.n Of the oppressed Of al nations.
should b fostersd and encouraged By .
liberal and just policy. IS III
Resolred. that We are in favor Of the
speedy construction Of the rsilrosd 10 the
Pacific. g.s o. s,o7 Eaa..q
Rssolsed. Thst the national faith plejg.
ed for the redemption Of the poblie debt,
m6it b kept isviolsts. and that for this
purpose evsrseommsnd scouomy and rigic