Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-08-13
The National Union Platform.



RssoIred That IL is the highest duty Of every
American citizen to maintain against all their ene-
mics the Integrity Of the Union and the paramount
authority OF the Constitution and laws OF tne
United States aud that, laying aside all differ
enees and political opinions, we pledge ourselves
as Union men, animated BY common sentiment
and aiming at a common oh ct, TO do every thing
ia our power TO aid the Government in quelling BY
force Of arms the rebellion now raging against its
authority, and in bin ging 70 the punishment due
to their crimes the rebels and traitors arrayed
Resolred, That se approve the determination Of
the Government OF the United states not TO com
promise with rebels, TO offer any terms Of peace
except such as may be based upon an uneondition-
al surrender Of their hostility and return to their
Just allegiance 70 the Constitution and laws OF the
United States, and that we call upon the Govern
ment to maintain this position and TO prosecute
the war With the utmost possible vigor 70 the
complete suppression Of the rebellion, IN Ioll reii-
ance upon-the self-sacrifees, the patriotism, the
heroic valor and the Nndyirg devotion OF the
American people TO their country and its free in
situations.
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion, and as
il must be always and everywhere hostile TO the
principles Of republican government, justice ana
the national safety demand its utter and complete
extirpation from the soil the rspubiiei and tnat
we uphold aud maintain the acts and csaHatlohs
by which the Government, in its own DEFENSE mas
aimed q death blosS at the gigantic eva; We are ~
favor, furthermore, of such an amendment 20 sue
Constitution, TO be made by tie people, IN eohIor
mitv with its provisions, shall terminate anc
forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the
limits or jurisdiction of the United States.
ResOlred, That the thanks Of the American peo-
ne are due to the soldiers and sailors Of the army
AMI navy who have periled their lives in defense
of their country and in vndication OF the honor
Of the tag; that the nation owes to them some
permanent recognition OF their PATRIOTISM ana
their valor, and ample aud permanent provision
for those o. their survivors who have received ds-
bling and honorable wounds in the service OF their
country and that the memories of those who have
fallen in its defense shall be held in grateful ana
everlasting remembrance.
RssoYred That We approve and applaud the prae-
teal wisdom the unselfsh patriotism, aud the I'M
swerying fidelity TO the Constitution ana the prln-
cipIes Of American liberty with which Abraham
Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances OF
UNPARALLELED difficulty, the great duties and re-
sponsibilities of the Presidential ONCE; that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
rency and essential the preservation OF the ma
tion ana as within the provisions of the COnstitu-
tiOu the measures and acts which he has adopted
to defend the nation against its open ana secret
foes: that We approve especially the proclamation
of emaneipation and the employment as Union SOL
diers OF men heretofore held in slavery and that
we have full confidence in his determination to
carry these and all other constitutional measures,
essential the salvation Of the country, into fu
and complete effect.
ResOlUed, That We deem It essential TO the gener-
al welfare that harmony shonld prevail in our ma
tionaI councils and We regard as worthy OF pubilc
confidence and official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, which should characterize the
administration of the Government.
Resolred, That the Government owes to all men
ton of color, the full protection OF the laws oil
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.
ResoIusd That the foreign immigration which in
the past has addedso much to the wealth, develop
ment of resources, and increase of power to this
nation, the asylum of the oppressed of all nations,
should be fOstered and encouraged by liberal and
just policy.
ResoIued That in favor OF a speedy con-
structior of the railroad to the Pacific
Res0lrsd, That the national faith, pledged for the
redemption of the public debt, must be kept invi-
oIzte, and that for this purpose We recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public ex-
penditures, and vigorous and just system of tax
alton. That il is the duty of every loyal State to
sustain the credit and promote the use OF the ma
tiOnaI currency.
ReSolred, That We approve the position taken by
the Government that the people of the United
States can never regard with indifference the at
tempt of any European Power to overthrow by
force, suPplant by fraud, the institutions Of
any Republican Government on the Western Con-
tinent, and that they will view with extreme jeal-
ousy, menaeing to the peace and Independence
of this country, the efforts o. any such power
TO obtain new footholds for mOnarchical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force in neaF
proximity 10 the United states.