The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-08-15
Union Meeting in Washington.

9th inst, together with tho speech OF the
President. The resolutions were read by Ed.
ward Jordon:
Resolved, That We, residents OF the Dis
trict of Columbia. but having among our
number citizens Of every portion OF the coun.
try, regard the Acknowledgement Of the Union
as On event not to be contemplated in any
contingency whatever, it being forbidden
by our geographical, commercial, social and
political condition, by our domestic and for
eign interests, by our shame which the world
would attach to Us did we suffer its accom-
plishmcnt, and the worthlessness Of what
would remain to us afterward; by the nigh
ty interests involved in the Union and the
vast sacrifices which have been made In Its
defense by the hopes Of the living and the
memories Of the dead; and We deliberately
and solemnly declare that rather than wit
ness its overthrow we would prosecute the
present war until the towns and cities should
be reduced TO ashes, (applause) our fields
should be dcsolated, and We and all that are
dear to us should have perishcd with our
possessions. Let the Union be preserved or
the country made desert. (Applause.
Resolped, That wo have not doubt that
almost the entire population Of tho loyal
States are animated by the same sentiments
which wo express, and that II there is at the
present timo any hesitation manifested by
them in devoting themselves and oil their
property to tho cause Of their country it is
owing solely to their misgiyings rs to tho
prosecution Of the war (applause and cries OF
"Good,") to Misrepresentation that there is
on the part of those who direct our military
operations, whether in tho Cabinet or in the
field, want Of readiness and determination to
employ the full power OF tho nation, which
oil feel and know to be overwhelming.
Resolped, That, profoundly convinced as
VIC arc that such is the true cause OF the hes.
itation we deem II the duty Of the President,
and we therefore most respectfully but earn
estly urge upon him, to adopt caectual means
of assuring the people that no is resolved to
prosecute the war on sale OF time limited
only by the resources Of the country; and
VIC hail with joy the recent order directing
the immediate draft OF o largo additional
force as cheering evidence Of such resolve.
Resolped, That while thcrc arc among us
differences Of opinion upon minor questions
of policy in tho prosecution Of tho war, wo
are all agreed that tho measures adopted
should bc those which will bear with the
most crushing weight upon those in rebellion
whether in arms or not.
Resolred, That convinced as wo arc that
the leaders in tho rebellion will mover sincere
ly return to their allegiance to the Union OF
quietly submit to Its laws, wo arc oil opinion
that they should be'rcgarded and treated a
irreclaimable traitors, who are to be stripped
of their possessions, Of whatever character
and either deprived Of lifo or expelled from
tho country. (Wild applause and cries o.
"good.')
Resolred, That in our judgment whenever
our armies 60 within tho rebellious States
means should be taken TO test the loyalty ol
the inhabitants, and those who refuse their
unqualified adhesion to the cause OF the Un'
ion should either be placed under restraint
or compelled to 60 beyond the lines, while
their effects should bo taken from them and,
so far as available, be converted to the use Of
the army. (Applause.)
Resolved, That the national capital is EN-.
inently the place where treason should be
instantly denounced and punished.
At this point the applause from the thous-
ands Of voices was dcafcning, and again
three cheers were enthusiastically given, with
EXPLANATIONS, "Rcad that again !" ''good !"
"good 2" "read II again"
Mr.. Jorlon was about to do 30 when he
was interrupted by the heavy and continuous
sound of cannon, mingled with tho music
from the Marine Band, for the President had
now made his appearance and was proceed
ing to the front Of the platform, where
chair had been provided for HIM in a con-
spicious place. Three cheers were given in
his honor, and when this pleasant excitement
had somewhat subsidcd, MIR. Jordan read the
entire resolution. us follows:
Resolved, That the national capital is EN-
inently the place where treason should be in
stantly denounced and punished, and thai
the most stringent measures should be adopt
ed by the proper authorities without delay Il
discover the disloyal men and women who in
fest this district. and that they should b
compelled either TO establish in the most con
elusive manner their fidelity to tho Govern
ment or forfeit its protection. (The reading
Throughout was greeted with applauso.)
Resolved, That we heartily approve OF th'
act Of Congress, passed at the recent session
subjecting to con6scation the property o
rebels, and declaring free such Of their slave
as shall take refuge within the lines OF oui
army and that VIC deem II to be the duty
Of the President, to the utmost OF bis abili
ty 10 give prompt effect to the provisions o.
that act, and especially that he take th'
most efficient means in his power to caus'
duo notice thereof TO bc given 10 all persons
who may be affected thereby. (applause.)
Resolved, That tho Federal Government
being the only instrumentality through
which the will of the nation can be made
effective, that tho government must be sns
tained, whatever administration may for th'
time being be in the power, and whatever
may be the policy within tho limits OF the
Constitution which 1t may adopt; that ht
who refuses to il his support because OF hi
disapproval Of somo particular measure ol
its policy is false to bis obligations to the
country, (applausc); that this truth has pc.
culiar force ut tho present time, when the
government is struggling for its very exist.
cncc. and that for ourselves, confident as We
are in tho wisdom and patriotism of the
President and members OF tho Cabinet, we
pledge to them our earnest, cordial and do.
termincd support in the great work Of de-
Tending and preserving tho Union, in which
centre NIL our hopes, and to tho preservation
Of which We solcmnly devote oil that VIC
have and are. (Applausc.)
Resolved. That wc pledge ourselves to
make ample pecuniary provisions for the
families Of all citizens of this District who