Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-08-07


their part in the most brutal and savage manner.
in violation OF the rules Of civilized warfare, and
WHEREAS, The suppression of the rebellion is
che first and most paramount duty of all citizens,
loyal to the Government as il was, as il is, and by
the grace of God. and By the help honest hearts
strong arms and true aim, il shall be, and
WHEREAS. Believing that the casting aside of
old political names and issues, and that the forma
ton Of Grand Unconditional Union party, CON-
prised only of men whose loyalty is above suspc-
ion, will produce harmony in She country and
strengthen the arm of the Government, erefore
be it resolved
LIST. That we, the unconditional Union men of
Marshall County. forgetting past political differ
ences and plghting anew our faith to the Govern
ment as the supreme power Of all the states utterly
condemn the great political heresy Of secessionism
and all its sympathzers everywhere. and for their
suppression we pledge our lives and our fortunes.
2nd. That we view with sorrow the attempt of
certain obnoxious persons to build up political
party in the loyal states ostensiby for good pur
poses whose real object is to thwart the efforts Of
the Government to save the Union, by opposing
to give aid and comfort to the enemy-and that
we will use every lawful means to defeat the un
holy aims of those wicked partizans.
Sd. That whilst We regret the incontrovertable
fact, that there are traitors in the proud state of
Indiana. several of whom active members of the
18th OF January Convention party" and are now
in prison charged with the recent treason at New
burgh, announce to the world with JOY full pride,
that in the Union party Of Indiana. there is not one
traitor, not one sy mpathizer with the rebellion
4th. That the Indiana volunteers are the pride
Of all loyal men. that by their valorous deeds on
many bloody field. they have covered themselves
all over with glory. and have added imperishable
fame to the "Hoosier State" and pledge
selves to sustain them in every possible way.
9Th. That, in our opinion. i. is the duty OF the
administration to vigorously war against the rebel
lion till every traitor surrender Internationally,
and the "old flag" waves triumphantly over all
vast boundaries that it is the duty of all loyal
citizens to aid the Government in this her dread
hour Of peril by encouraging eniistments and by
giving literally of their means.
9th. That we will not support any man for Office
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any degree Of dislioyaty and who is not an nneon-
ditional Union man; and that we invite all men in
this County who love their Country TO join in this
Union movement.
9TH. That we cordially endorse the resolutions
of the State Union Convention of June 18th, that
we will give the nominees Of that convention, as
well as the nominees Of this INVENTION, our hear
ty support in the coming campaign, and that We
will use ever, effort to give them triumphant
election
On motion, John L. Westcrvelt. David
T. Phillips. and Ignatius MattinSiy. were
appointed a Central Committee for the
County. The Convention then adjourned
sine die.
AUSTIN FULLER, President.
john d. DEyoR, Secretary.