Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-13
purpose Of uniting upon some policy which
could be permanently acted upon in Congress.

| purpose Of uniting upon some policy which
could be permanently acted upon in Congress
The caucus Of the Republicans to night was attended
ny about forty members large number have dclibcr
a'eY determined not 10 compromise themselves by en-
gaging 10 mere party movement IN regard 20 the policy
OF the War or course the most ultra " the party
were present An newspaper men and outsiders were
carefully excluded, and I am consequently enabled IA
give tu me public only sketch Of The proceedings Ms
informant 10 some cases declining 10 furnish with
/ II the debate.
Sen Pomcroy Of Kansas. was cioson Chairman. and
Ny MCPHERSON N Pennsylvania Secretary Hon Thad
deus stevens opened the ball saying that the design Of
the meeting was 20 ascertain the opinions Of the Repub-
Hchns IN Congress on the policy Of the war. with view
IN sharing legislation and controlling tho result lie
elt that there imperative necessity Tor such action
lhc var fingers he was free to say that the South
could never be- subdued as long Or hcy were allowed to
Keep four millions Of slaves 10 clohe and subsi.t them
while they put every able bodied white into the
held MI stevens was Ia favor Of compromising Loyal
masters in the South but emancipation should be de
c'tea ana made universal The speaker was on
the military authorities. lie declared that Cen McClcl-
Ian was irving To control the Legislative and Executive
powers of The nation that hc had threatened 20 resign
unless thc President should Mr. Camtrons report
To be amended before received reported 90 Cuurrs
Mr. Stevens clio ed with some earnest aud energetic doe,
aratons OF hs relentless purpose ntcrihrov hC slave
system aud sac down with applause ieom his side of the
Mr. Diyen of New York, replied 70 Mr.. Stevens. lie
said hc did not understand the object u the caucus
Wheu De came to IT, nor had Mr stevens much euigh-
tned him II the object 10 secure the perpctuaion
OF the Republican patty the call legitimate but II
vas 60 provide policy for the war the caucus was i'm
proper All political parties supporting the Gov
ernmcnt There we're hundreds Of thonsands Of men
hesdos the Republicans, interested in the conduct Of the
var audi results They entitled 10 be heard aud
they would be heard Al were united In one general
opninu mat the war must be prosecuted Wh vgur and
by Che swift bullet the cleaning sabre aud the bursting
shct hat was the way 90 end the war-not by rcsou
tons or acts of Congress but by fighting suppose
pass 900 act declaring that the slaves Of all rebels shall
Doe 'tce That will not make them free, the contrary,
lhcir 'tb7l masters will continue them aud rally
fl desperate defence knowing the nature of The
ruin thrcatfntd How the rebel army obtaiuyd i-
hy The cunning lies ~ me rebel leaders The people of
the south had been made to believe that The Republicans
were unconstitutional and revolutionary aud meant 20
destroy all mat they call their rights Shall we verify
tie predictions OF our cucmics ? To- reply inter
fuptou by Mr. Stevens, the speaker said he would be
READY To skc down slavery hy blow, and let oyaists
and rebels suffer alike, II that the only alternative
Of saving The Union, but hc thought were very far
from being reduced tp that extremity The speaker
compmeued the President for his drmncss not doubt
ing his devotion 1 free principles, bat believing his
alive policy TO- be ttue wisdom Tie said Of gentlemen
wished D attack the President, and deprive him o his
pferoyutitcs the Chief Magistrate they would iud 10
much harder work getting him Of the Presidency
han they had putting him in In conclusion, the speak
ef presented these resolutions a. expressing the seuu
mcits uf patriotic Republicans the present occasion.
Rtsoired, That the Philadelphia Platform u 1886. and
the Chicago Platform u 1850, emhody the political faith
Of ihe Nepnbican Party and that this ting recognize
no right VI Congressional Convention add % or take
from that statement Of principles
RcsO'red, That are reioced n know that all poll
teal parties ARE giving loyal support to the war and
that nothing should be done by the Republicans ere
ate discussions revive party distinctions ia the pro-
sccution n the same.
Ten minute speeches afterwards made by Messrs
Potter. Owen, Bingham. Kelly. Edwards Lane Camp
bell, Ashley and Davis The discussion is represented
as having been very spirited The feeling seemed % be
n favor 0f c1uhsctng the slaves and all other property
OF the rebels and their ades and abetes but NOT 10 p
terfcre with those of the Uuionists
Tho attendance OF Representatives. and Senators was
not as large desired. hence vote was taken
and Che caucus adjourned I'LL Wednesday night