The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-02-14
The Platform.

The following resolutions were adopted al
the recent Republican Convention held in
Nashville
We, the UnioE Republicans of Tennessee,
in convention assembled, declare, and will
endeavor TO maintain, the principles follow
ing, viz
!. An unal:erable and unconditional ad-
herence to, AMI support of, the American
Union, established by our fathers in the
blood OF one great war, and defended by
ourselves by the blood Of another aud great
sr war.
2 The government ought OF right to be
administered by the men and upon the prin-
ciples that have saved it, 10 the exclusion OF
the men and the principles that sought 10
destroy it.
3. We abate nothing Of our admiration for
Major Gen. Geo H. Thomas, or our conf
denCs in him as expressed b. us in a former
convention, but inasmuch as he has peremp-
torily declined the use Of his name in ron
nection with the Presidency Of the United
States, we recommend Tor that responsible
Office General Ulysses S. Grant.
4. Under bis administration we feel assur-
ed of the ascendency of Union principles
ana CEion men, to the exclusion from posi-
tons Of honor and trus. of rcJel principles
and rebel mea Of full protection, abroad
and Mt home, Of all American citizens, ma
tive or naturAlized Of a wise, prudent and
economical policy Of q reduction of tax
alton 10 the less practicable pOiut consistent
with toe maiLtalnance i~nriolate Of the ma
tional faith 10 the public creditors, 10 the
soldiers, whose pay and bounty are still in
arrears, TO the pensioners and to the honest,
loyal claimants, Tor supplies furnished and
losses sustained during tuS war Of a ma
tional currency uniform IN value and sufi-
cIent in amount or the increased and e~ver.in-
creas,ng business exigencies OF the country ;
OF an early restoration to their civil duties
and relations 0; The remaining disloyal States,
upon a basis of loyalty, patriotism Justice,
and a iul! recognition VI the rights Of al!
men.
S. To secure these results we will meet
our fellow citizens Of the sister States in con-
~ventton at Chicago, Illinois, on the 2O.h Of
May next, to nominate candidates for the
Presidency and Yice-Presidtncy of the Uni
ted States, pledging ourselves earnestly and
in good faith to support the nomination so
made.
6. For the better aad more efficient sub
Of the public good, we will now
appoint an Executive Copmittse for the
State, to consist Of one member from each
Congressional District, and three for the
State at large.
7. That as Union Republicans we recog-
the influence Of virtue and intelligence
in the preservation Of the Union, and will suf-
fer no reputation Of the obligations Of the
to provide free education for every
child and pledge ourselves anew to pro-
the establishment OF free common
schools, as the safeguard alike of our prop
srty and our liberties.
8. That Tennessee does not 20 back upon
her record io- loyalty, liberty, and the rights
Of manhood, by one hairs breadth.
9. That we heartily indorse the firm and
course Of our General Assembly in
maintaining the standard Of loyalty in this
in f%avorinE the subject OF immigra-
TO our Commonwealth, and Of internal
Improvements, and 10 recognizing snd pre-
the rights Of manhood, irrespective
# caste or color.
10. That We most heartily approve the
Irm, wise and patriotic stand taken " our
against the nSurpaiion Of the Pres
dent Of he United States,