Year: 1864

heroic valor, and the undying devotion
of the American people to their country
and its free institutions.


Resolved. That as slavery was the
cause. and now constitutes the strength,
of the rebellion. and as it must be al
ways and everywhere hostile to the
principles of Republican Government.
Justice and the national safety demand
It's utter and complete determination
from the soil Of the Republic. and that
We uphold and maintain the acts and
proclamaiions by which the Govern
ment, 10 its own defense, has aimed a
death blow at this gigantic evil. We
are in favor, furthermore, Of such an
amendment to the Constitution. to be
made by the people in conformity with
its provisions, as shall terminate and
forever prohibi. the existence of slavery
within the limits of the jurisdiction Of
the United States.


Resolved, That the thanks Of the
American 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 flag; that the nation owes
to them some permanent provision for
those of their survivors who have re-
ceiyed disabling and honorable wounds
in the service of the country, and that
the memories of those who have fallen
in its defense shall be held in grateful
and everlasting remembrance.


Resolved, That We approve and ap-
plsud the practical wisdom. the unset
fish patriotism and answering fidelity
to the Constitution and principles of
American Liberty with which Abraham
Lincoln has discharged, under circum-
stances Of unparalleled difficulty. the
duties and responsibilities of the Pres
idenlisl Office. That we approve and
endorse. as even demanded by emer-
gency and essential to to the preserva-
ton Of the nation, and as within the
Constitution, the measures and acts
which he has adopted to defend The ma
lion against its open and secret foes;
that we approve especially the Procla-
nation Of Emancipation. and the en-
plorment as Union soldiers. men here
tofore held in slavery: and that we have
full confidence in his determination to
carry these and all other Constitutional
measures, essential TO the salvation OF
the country. into full and complete
effect.


Resolred. That we deem i, essential
to the general welfare that harmony
should prevail in the National Councils,
and We regard as worthy of public con-
6dence and official trust those only who
cordially endorse the principles pio
claimed in these resolutions. and which
should characterize tie administration
of the Government.


Resolved. That the Government owes
to all men employed in its armies, with
out regard to distinction of color, the
full protection OF the laws of war, and
that any violation of these laws OF the
usages of civilized nations in the time
OF war.by the rebels now in arms, should
be made the subjec, Of full and promp;
redress.


=-as<sses~e~, fhus tire foreign cmfgra
ton which in the past has added so
much TO the wealth and development OF
the resources and increase Of power to
this nation, the asylum of the oppress-
ed OF all nations. should be fostered and
encouraged BY a liberal and jus, policy.


Resolsed, That ae are in favor OF the
speedy construction OF the railroad TO
the Pacific coast.


Resotred. That the national faith
pledged for the redemption OF the pub
llc debt must be KEEP, inviolate, and that
for this purpose we recommend econo.
my and rigid responsibility in the pub
lie expenditures. and vigorous and Jus.
system Of faka.ion; that il is the duty
Of any loyal State to sustain the credi,
and promote the use Of The national
currency.


:. Resol'ed. That We approve the posi-
people Of the United States cannot re.
gard with indifference the attempt Of
any European power to overthrow by
force. or to supplant by fraud the insti.
tutIons Of any republican government
on this continent. and at they will
view with extreme jealousy, as menac.
ing to the peace and independence OF
this, our country. the efforts of any such
power TO obtain new foo,holds for
monarchial government sustained by
foreign lnilitary force in near proximity
TO the United States.


Cleveland Platform.