The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1862-10-01
Republican Platform,

RESOLVED, That we herby submit to the can
did consideration Of all the electors Of tn
Second Congressional District of Minnesota the
following sentiments and opinions:
FIasT-Tlat the present war with all the car
mage, bloodshed and suffering which has fol-
lowed since its commencement is properly and
directly chargeabc to wicked and ambitious
band Of Slaveholding Secess ionists and con-
spirators Of the South; that having been de-
teated in a Presidential Election in which they
freely ticipated, they FORMED the desperate
resolution that rather than submit peaceably
to the will Of the nation as deliberately and
conSttHticnally expressed through the ballot
box, to sunder the bonds holding the Union to-
gether and rentl in fragments the most liberal
and splendid fabri Of free government in OK
lstence they wllully kindled the fires Of civil
strife by the disgracctul and cruel berabard-
ment OF Fort sumter, and unless we take meas
ures to defend our government and institutions
to the full extent of our resources and to the
last extremity, we shall he Justly liable to in
Cur the scorn and contempt of all nations and
tho reproach OF succeeding generations.
SECOND That we are proud to proclaim that
the war upon our part is prosecuted from mo-
tvcs and for objects sacred and noble as
ever anl!Aatc1 the human heart; thar we have
been driven to engage in fierce conflict with
Rebels and Traitors for the purpose Of pre-
serving the very existence of that Nationality,
and the perpetuaton unbrokcn OF that Consti-
tuition which was be9ueathed to us by Wash
lngton and his illuStrious G mpatriots that for
the 'rpose of aiding and giving strength to
these great objects we promptly declare our
willingness to sustain and uphold the presen,
National Administration in the granlest and
most enlarged preparations for the rapid and
more earnest prosecution Of the war that we
approve Of calling into rcquisition all the
means known to civilized warfare to crush out
TINS most wicked and criminal rebellion, and
thus aid in the speedy restoration OF our cher
lshed Union to its original power, it, former
renown and glory.
| III1KD-Thut at the present cventful period
in our history, we regard it as the strongest and
greatest OF all earthly obligations resting upon
every patriot, without distinction Of party, to
stand firmly by the Government, and heartily
sustain the war without reservation or con.
d'tons, and with this end and object in view
we hereby heartily and most cordially invite
the loyal and patriotic men Of all parties and
persuasions to unite and Cooperate with us in
giving to the general Government our undivid-
cd sympathy and support.
| FoURTH-That we endorse the National Adj
m,nistraroE-that we have the strongest con-
hdeIce in the wisdom integrity and patriotism
o: Abraham Lincoln-that we most cordially
approve all his efforts to preserve the Union
AVID destroy the workings and pIottings Of trea-
son and that we can safely pledg: him the con-
slant adherence of every patriot in Minnesota.
frTH-That we congratulate tho whole
country, and especially the State Of Minnesota
upon the final passage of wise and liberal
Homestead Bill. by which Free Homes wilt be
oped to thousands in limited circumstances,
and that it is we'll worthy Of remembrance that
this beneicient measure along with the Pacific
Railroad proJectso often defeated under former
Administrations, have, for the first time be-
come laws under the Administration of Abra
ham Lincoln. &c. @s.- -s@'2 = -
slxrH-That we should regard with the deep
lest indignation all attempts at inter ference in
our domestic troubles, by England or any other
foreign power, and should such an event actu-
Iaily occur, we can vouch that our last man
tcapaoie of bearing arms would rally with
EAlaerley to the defense If our beloved land.
| SxvESrH-That the sincere and warmes.
thanks Of the Nation are justly due to our GAL
liant and heroic soldiers who have so willingly
periiled their lives in defense Of fine Union
that We rejoice to know that their acts Of devo-
ton and valor will always illustrate the mos,
brilliant page OF eur military annals. 81
EtaHrn-fhat we hereby emphatically en-
dose the late Confscation Act Of Congress, be.
ieving it right. and proper visitation Of ret
Er'enhve justice, that tas property of rebels
traitors and assassins. sho arc aiming at the
total destruction of cur Government. shouit
be used in sustaining and strengthening th,
Grand Army Of the Union. 9@@
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