The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-28
- 1870 rLArroRn or -.

the principles and policy II enUnclates.
Here il is.
THE BALTIMORE PLATFORM OF 1864.
let. Rcsofrca, Thai 1t is the highest duty
OF every American citizen TO maintain
against all It's enemies, the integrity OF the
Union and the paramount authority Of the
Constitution and laws Of the United States,
aud that laying political opinions aside,
we pledge ourselves as Union men, auima-
tod by a common sentiment, and aiming at
q common object, 10 do everything in our
power TO aid the Government in g|uelliug by
force OF arms the rebellion now waginC
against its authority, and IN bringing 10 the
punishment due to their crimes the rebels
and traitors arrayed against 1t.
I'd. Rcs0iucd. That We approve the deter
miuatiou OF the Government Of the United
States not 10 compromise with rebels or 10
otter any terms OF peace, except such as may
be based upon an unconditional surrender
Uftheir hostility, &c, and return to their
lust allegiance 20 the Constitution and laws
ui the United Sts'es, and that we call upon
the Government TO maintain this position,
and 90 prosecute tue war with the utmost
uas,Ible vigor 70 the complete suppression Of
the rebellion, in reliance upon the self
eacrince. the patriotism, the heroic valor
and the uudyiug devotion Of the American
people to their country and its free Lsttu-
tl0us.
3. Rssolred, That as slavery was the cause
and now constitutes the strength Of the
rebellion, and as 1t must be always and
-evervwhere hostile 10 the principles OF re-
rrEiicau government, justice and the ma
tionsl safety demand ITS utter and COM
uIste sxtirpstion from the soil OF the Re
1uhIir. and that We uphold aud maintain
the acts and proclamation by which the
Government, IN its own defence, has aimed
o. dead blow at this gigantic evil. We are
Iu favor, furthermore, OF such an amend
meut TO the constitution, 10 be made by the
people in conformity with ats provisions, as
shall terminate, aid forever prohibit, the
existence Of slavery within the limits or the
jurisdiction of the United state.
EsSolraR, Thatthe thanks Of The Amer
can peopis are due 10 the soldiers and sail
srs o. the army and navy, who have per
lied their lives IN defence OF their country
ard in vindication Of the honor OF the nag
that the nation owes 20 them some perma-
ueut recognition OF their patriotism ana
their yaior, and ample and permanent pro
v5sign for those # their survivors who have
received disabling and honorable wounds
I'M the service of the country, and that the
memories Of those who have fallen IN ats
defence shall be held IA grateful and ever
lasting remembrance.
3. Rescuci, That We approve and applaud
the practical wisdom, the uueelhsh fatrl-
,usn and unswcrving fidelity OF the ConstI-
tuition and the principles OF American Hb-
.rtv. with which abraham Lincoln bias dis
CHARGED. under rcumstances OF an IN aral
IeIea diHicultv, the CREST duties aud resVuu-
liabilities Of the Presidential othce that we
apnroyc and indurse, as demanded by the
emergency. and essential 20 the, preservation
oftbe nation, aud as within the CouatItu-
t.,u. The measures and acts which be has
HE-a III nnfHnn AGAINST HTan
and secret foes especially The Proclamation
of fermentation and employment as Union
..I4fsr. Of men heretofore held IN slavery
and trqf Wa have full confidence IN his de
termination 10 carry out these aud all other
constitutional measures, essential 70 the sal
Walton of the country, into luAa aud complete
effect.
The general welfare that harmony should
,-evsl I'M the national councils, and we re-
gard AZ worthy OF public cohdence and
.Hl,IsI trust those only who cordially pa
d1rse the principles proclaimed IN these res
aIltiau4. and which should chsracterl1e the
administration OF the Government.
g.. Res0Iuc1, That the Government owes
all men employment IN MS armies "llAoul
REGARD 10 distinction of color, the tull pro-
r..f.,, at The laws OF war, and that any
v.o,sti1u of these laws and Of the usages of
civilized nations in the time OF war 10y the
rebels now In arms, should be made the sub
fcct of iuIl and prompt redress.
q. R~e,olrl5, Ia the foreign immigration
which IN the past has sdoed SO much toihe
wealth aad development OF The resources
and increase OF power 10 this nation, tbe
a.yl1m of the oppressed Of all nations,
should be- fostercd and encouraged by a lib
eraI aud ust policy.
Rss5ErtK. That we are in favor of the
speedy construction ol Tie railIVad 10 the
Pacific.
o.. EsyolrcF, That the national faith is
pledged for the redemption ot the puHhe
uybt.uud must be kept inylolatc, and that Tor
this uurrsse we recommend economy aud
rigid responsibility in the public cxpendi-
turcs. and "a vigorous snd just system OF
taxation. That 10 is the daty OF every loyal
State 90 sustain the credit and promote the
use el the national currency.
10. hcs0.rod, That we approve the posi-
ton taken ~ the Government, that the pco-
pie OF the United States can never regard
with indifference the attempt Of any Eu-
roueau power 90 overthrow by force, or 60
s~urupIaut by fraud, the institutions olany |
republican government ON the Weston
Continent. and thst they wall view with cN
IRENE Icalousy,a s mcuaclUg 10 the peace ami
Independence of this our country, the efforts
OF any such power 70 obtain new tcotholds
Tor mouarchical governments, sustained by
"a foreign military force, Ia near proximity
10 the United States.
We ask those who are accusing Presi-
dent johnson of abandoning the prin-
ciples which secured his election, to
read the platform and see how grossly
unjust are such charges. He has not
departed a hairs breadth from the poll
cv therein, enunciated and sustained by
the National Union Party in the can
yass aud at the ballot box. You will
look in vain IN the platform for any
such doctrine as State suicide, or any
such measure as a Freedman's Bureau,
or any of the numerous propositions
made now by the radical extremists to
amend the constitution, or universal
suffrage, or any other Of the extreme
measures now urged in Congress- and
demanded o fthe President The prop
Ositions of this authoritative exposi.
ton Of the views Of the National Par +,
ty, are few and simple. The most Of 1
them have been carried out, the most j
important, tie amendment Of the Con
Etitution prohibiting slavery, having
been contaminated since Mr.. johnson
succeeded to the Presidency. Nothing L
remains Of them about which s dispute 3
can be gotten up. Il