Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-07
RESOLUTIONS.


Passed Jv the Republican and Union
Democratic members Of tie Leg'sta-
trs Of New York.
TeipYite earnest attention to tue i'm
,or.aptresolutions found below. They
we're passed by the Republican and Uni
On members of the New York Legislature
aa1 constitute platform on which the
masses Of the Empire State wilt stand,
auI which must substantially be accepted
hy the other states. They are broad
enough to accommodate men of any pre-
yious political creed, vino are in e"rnest
IN their patriotism now, aud they ere
specific enough 10 answer all present ne
ccssitieS.
They will create fusion" such as
New York has never seen before. aul we
trust 'hc same policy may prevail in this
State:
Resolred. That the present rebellion
Lad its origin in the determination of the
Southern politicians to control, by strate
" or by forcs, the policy-foreign AMI
.,mastic-of the General Government,
At! that they found their pretext for
re.or, 10 arms in the election of Ahra-
tam Lincoln To lie President Of the Yin
d! safes, which demonstrated their per
nquent and hopeless defeat, SO far rs 10
climate an peaceful means are concern
Resolred, That We recognize as an i'm
i peratire duty, that all patriots and friends
II tIier country, should cheerfully and
t.rl;aily TO ugcsate with each other, in
raDyiug to the support of the gov crnmeLt
aud in rendering such aid and assistance
3 To The Administration MS NAV he in their
power, and that We pledge oar support to
'hego,crnment, in whatever lawful meas
les, of punishment or repression, 1t may
sd It necessary to apply, to persons ar
Il 1ycA, or prouerty employed. in rebellion
'gsiust the government, to the end that
he rebellion may be put down, that the
II Constitution may be indicated, and til 1T
he war in which we are engaged may
be brought to au honorable, speedy and
i successful issue.
i Resoieed, That While we earnestly de-
vre an early and honorable adjustment
u Our NATIONAL difficulties, that we are
opposed to Ruy hollow truce or any COM
8 promise which shall give us present peace
tile expense of the future safety and
honor Of the nation; and that we will
consent to no sheathing of the sword nor
cessation of the conflict until armed re-
-eiIon shall be cffectuaIly put down, and
ilo authority of the government and the
institution in their full force and vigor,
&c fully re-established IN every State and
territory of the Union; aui that VIC are
-aIterably opposed to any division of
ie Union, or to any permanent suspen-
SOU Of The several States which compose
Resolved That we approve of the
@uon of the Congress of the United
States in initiating the abolition of slav-
ny in the District Of Columbia. and of
tie message of the President to the Ma
iunaI Congress, offering pecuniary aid
10 such of the Slave States rs will em,n-
cIP"te their slaves; and we pledge our
selves TO the adoption Of this policy so
Tar as the same may be practicable.
Re'olved, That we regard the Admin
station of President Lincoln, in its con-
'1a OF The war against rebellion, in its
''e'eourse with foreign powers, aud in
Is general supervision of the domestic
alars OF the country, as having cen
1aractenzed by eminent ability, patriot
IN, and success; that it has. met the
,npTeoedented difficulties it has had to
l"untcr with frmness and prudence.
nd that It is entitled to the support and
@ahtenee Of loyal people of the United
States without distinction of party.
ResolUed, That we cannot too severely
'Ademn that spirit, nor denounce those
-'n who base sought, or WHO new seed;
make personal profit from the uecesei-
s Of the government. or who have
Vailed themselves OF It's gaDis and ca
's,ntes, aud Of their opportunities OF
'~eal position, to plumber its property
abuse its trusts: aud to the end, that
4plation corruption, and dishonesty
4g lie banished from each and every
pAFitnent Of the Government, We pledge
-NelveS that, in the appointment and
S''h Of all agents aud officers, cisil OF
mary, state or national. We will reeog-
: out Ole test OF merit or qualifications
loyal men. aud that shall be the
a'2n F"Guisitc: Is he capahle?