St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-08-07

of Border State dictation, that we must get
out of though it be by severe reverses.
When Captain Lincoln gives the order s;tfor-
ward, and the whole army shall odvance right
out on the high and dry ground, and into The
abundance Of the living waters of constitution
al liberty and the mountain air of free institu-
items, proclaiming freed IN to slaves in every
rebel State, With compensations to loyal mas
ters, and inviting to the ranks Of the army
every loyal man who is willing to work, fight
or watch with our blee ding country even for
one dark hour, whether he come from the trout
or the rear, then may we expect Providence to
fight on our side, and the God Of battles to
crown the national arms with victory, and our
country will be blest with lastidg peace, pros
perity and happiness.
The following platform was accepted.
Resolved, That we hereby submit to the can
did consideration Of all the electors of the Sec
.ond Congressional District Of Minnesota the
following sentiments and opinions:
Fvst-That the present war with all the
carnage, bloodshed and suffering which has
followed since its commencement is properly
and directly chargeable to a wicked and am
bilious band of Slaveholding Secessionists and
defeated in Presidential Election in which
perate resolution that rather than submit
pcaceab]y to the will of the Nation as deliber-
ately and constitutionally expressed through
the ballot-box, to sunder the bonds, holding the
Union together and rend in fragments the
the most iterel and splendid fabric of free
government in existence; they wilfully kindl-
ed the fires Of civil strife by the disgraceful and
cruel bombardment Of Fort Sumpter, and un-
less We take measures TO defend our govern
ment and institutions to the full extent Of our
resources and to the last extremity, we shall
be justly liable to incur the scorn and contempt
OF all nations and the reproach Of succeeding
generations.
Second-That We are proud to proclaim that
the war upon our part is prosecuted from mo-
tives, and for objects as sacred and noble as
ever animated the human heart; that We have
been driven to engagein fierce conflict with Re-
bells and Traitors for the purpose Of preserving
the very existence Of that Nationality, and
the pcrpetustion unbroken Of that Constitution
which was bequeathed to us by Washing gton
and his illustrious ompatriots; thai for the
very purpose Of aiding and giving strength to
these great objects We promptly declare our
willingness to sustain and uphold the present
National Administration in the grandest and
most enlarged preparations for the rapid and
most ernest prosecution of the war that We
approve Of calling into rcquisition sll the
means Of civilized warfare to crush out this
most wicked and criminal rebellion and thus
aid in the speedy restoration of our cherished
Union to its original power, its former renown
and glory.
TAird-That at the present e1entful period
in our history, we regard it as the strongest
and greatast of oil earthly obligations resting
upon every patriot, without distinction Of
party, to stand firmly by the Government, and
heartily sustain the war without reservation or
conditions, and with this end and object in
view, We hereby heartily and most Cordially
invite the loyal and patriotic men of ali par
ties and persuasions to unite co operate with
us in giving to the general Government our
undivided sympathy and support.
fourth-That We endorse the National Ad-
n;nistration--that We have the strongest con-
fdence in the wisdom, integrity and patriotism
Of Abraham Lincoln-that We most cordially
approve all his efforts to preserve the Uuion
and destroy the workings and p]ottings of trca-
son, and that We can safely pledge him the
adhereance Of every patriot in Minnesots.
FVth-That We congratulate the whole coun-
try and especially the State of Minnesota up
on the final passage Of wise and liberal
Homestead bill, by which Free
Homes will be opened to thousands in limited
circumstances, and that it is we'll worthy Of
remembrance that this benefcicnt measure
along with the Pacific Railroad project 30 often
defeated undor former Administrations, have,
for the first time become laws under the Ad-
ministration Of Abraham Lincoln.
Sirth-That We should regard with the deep
est indignation all attempts at interference in
our domestic troubles, by England or any 9TH
er foreign power, and should such an event ac-
,ually occur, We can vouch that our last man
capable of bearing arms would rally with a!ac-
rity to the defense Of our beloved land.
!Seventh-That the sincere and warmest
thanks Of the Nation are justly due to our gal
liant and heroic soldiers whe have so willir gly
perilled their lives in defense Of the Union
that We rejoice to know their acts Of devotion
and valor will always illustrate the most bril-.
liant page in our military annals.
E;ghth-That We hereby emphaticaily en-
dorse the late Confscation Act of Congress,
believing it right, and proper visitation Of
retributive justice, that the property Of rebels
traitors and assassins, who are aiming at the
total destruction of our Government. should be
used in sustaining and strengthening the Grand
army of the Union.
Lieut.. Gov. Dounelly was then nomina.
tel by acclamation His speech has the
true ring. No shrinking no doubtful ut
terance. Read it and see if every loyal
heart does not say Amen.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Convcn
| ton.
I beg leave most gratefully to thank
you for the high honor you have done mt
in this nomination. Whether successful