Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-09-24
The National Union Platform.
Adopted at Baltimore, June 18th, 1864.

RssOlred That IL is the highest duty Of every
American citizen to main tain against all their enc
mics the integrity Of the Union and 5he parao uni
United States and that, laying aside all differ
ences and political opinions, We pledge ourselves
as Union men, animated oy q common sentlmen mt
and aiming at q common object, TO do erything
in our power to aid the Governments IN 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 arTayed
against it.
ResofUed, That We 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 uncondition-
al surrender Of their hostility and return to their
inst allegiance to the Constitution and laws OF the
United states, and that call upon the Govern
ment 70 maintain this position and TO prosecute
the wax with the utmost possible Vigor to the
compiete suppression of the rebellion, in full rei
auce upon the self-saerihees, the patriotism, the
heroic valor and the undying devotion OF the
American people to their country and Its free in-
ResoIred, That as slavery the cause and now
constitutes the strength OF this rebellion, and as
tmust be always and everywhere hostile to the
principles Of republican government, justice and
the national safety demand its utter and complete
extirpaton from the soil OF the republic; and that
we uphold ana maintain the acts and proclamations
by which the Government, in its own defense, has
aimed a death blow at the gigantic evil We are IN
fayor Furthermore, of such an amendment to the
Constitution to be made by tie people, in confor-
nifty with its provisions as snail terminals and
forever prohibit the existence OF slavery within the
IPssoTrsd That the thanks of the American peO-
pie are due 20 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 flag; that the nation owes TO them sams
permanent recognition OF their patriotism and
their valor, and ample aud permanent provision
for those of their survivors who have received dis
abling and honorable wounds in the service OF their
country, and that the memories OF those who have
fallen in its defense shall be held il grateful and
everlasting remembrance
RsSoIred. That We approve and applaud the prac-
teal wisdom, the unselfsh patriotism, and the I'M
swerTing fidelity to the Constitution and the prn-
cipJes OF American liberty with which Abraham
Lincoln has discharged, under circumstances Of
unparalleled difficulty, the great duties and re-
sponsibiIities of the Presidential ofhce that we
approve and endorse, as demanded by the emer-
gency and essential TO the preservation OF the La
tiou and as within the provisions fthe Constitu-
tion the measures and acts which he las adopted
70 defend the nation against its open and secret
foes that we approve especially the proclamation
Ofemancipation and the employment az Union sol
diers Of men heretofore held in slavery and that
We have full confidence in his determination 60
carry these and all other constitutional measures
essential the salvation OF the country, into full
and complete effect.
Isso[red That We deem It essential to the gener-
al welfare that harmony shOnld prevail in our ma
donal councils, and We regard as worthy OF fubnc
confidence and official trust those only who cor
daily endorse the principles proclaimed in these
resolutions, a d which should characterize the
administration of the Government
ResOlued, That the Government owes to all men
employed in Its armies, without regard TO distine-
ton 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.
ResOlred, That ths foreign inmiE grafton which IL
the past has added So much to the wealth, develop
nent Of resources, and increase Of power to this
atiOn the asylum of the oppressed OF all nations,
shluld be fostered and encouraged b. literal and
lust policy.
RssOlred, That We are in favor OF a speedy con-
struetiOn OF the railroad 10 the Pacific.
ResOlUed, That the national faith pledged for the
redemption of the pubIIc debt, must be kept invi-
oIate, and that TOR this purpose recommend
economy and rigid responsibility in the public
penditures, and a vigorous and just system OF
alton. That il is tue duty OF every loyal state to
sustain the credit and promote the Use OF the ma
tional currency.
RsSOlUed, 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 overthrow by
force or supplant by fraud the instit utiOns OF
any Republican Government the Western Con-
tinent and that they Will view with extreme jeal-
ousy, as menacing 10 the peace and Independence
OF this country, the efforts o. any such power
to obtain new fOotholds tor mOnarchical govern
ments, sustained by foreign military force,
proximity to the United states.