The Goodhue volunteer., 1862-08-06
Republican. Platform.

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Convention in full. Suffice it to say that grea
harmony characterized the meeting. W.
have room only for the platform adopted
which we are happy to say are in striking
contrast with the secession. platform adopted
by, the secession portion Of the Democratic
party at their recent convention. f,,.. 4a ~.
We only regret, that sentiments so patri
otic were not the production Of the people
e" "osse,. outside Of any party action, 81. ,.
,. RESOLVED, sol That we herby submit to the ar
dld considcration Of all the electors of the
second Congressional District Of Minnesota The
following sentiments and opinions
f1asT-Iiatth The prescut war with all the car
mage. bloodshed and suffering which has fol.
lowed since its com men cement is properly and
!d.reetly chargeable to wicked and ambitious
band of Slavehoiding SECESSION and con
spirators of the, South; that having been de.
ieated in a Presidential Election in which thev
freely participated, they formed the dcsneratc
resolution that rather than submit reaceably
| to the will Of the nation as deliberately and
constitntionally expressed through the bnllot
ooX, TO sundcr the bonds holding the Union to-
and splendid fabric of-free government in cx-
lstence; they wiltully kindleu the fires of civil
/ strife by the disgraceiul and cruel born bard
hlent OF Fort Sumter. and dunless we tn kc me as
ures 20 deiend our government and institutions
to the full extent of our resources and TO the
last extremity, we shall be Justly liable to in
cur the scorn and contempt Of all nations and
the rcproach Of succeeding generations. -
eEcoSD-1 hat we arc proud to proclaim THAT
the war upon our part is prosecuted from mo-
ti'cs ana Tor objects as sacred and noble as
ever animated the human heart; that we have
s,,' "a
Rebels and Traitors for the purpose Of pre-
serving the very existence Of that Nationality.
ana the perpetuation unbroken OF that Consti-
tuition which was bnqueathed to us by Wash.
lngton and his illuariousC mpatriors that for
the the purpose OF aiding and giving strength to
Willingness to sustain and uphold the prcsen:
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 requisilion 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
lshcd Union t. its original power, it.: former
renown and glory. 3.' ~,.c~
IHIRD-That at the present cvcntfu1 period
IN our history: we regard it as the strongest and
greatest Of Ill earthly obligations resting upon
every patriot, without, distinction OF party, to
stand firmly by the Government, and heartily
u.tain the war without reservation or con.
dltlons, and with this end and object in view,
We hereby heartily and most cordially invite
the loyal and patriotic men Of all parties and
Persnaslons to unite and co operate with us in
giving 10 the general Government our undivid-
ed sympathy and support. '~>s&: IA. =.
toUETH-That We endorse the National Ad-
we have the strongest con
bdeEce in the wis dom integrity and patriotism
o. Abraham Lincoln-tha we most cordially
approve all his efforts to preserve the Union
and destroy the workings and pIottings Of trea-
son, and that we can safely pledge him the con
slant adherence of every patriot in Minnesota. |
F1FTH-That we congratulate the whole /
country, and especially the State Of Minnesota |
upon the final passage Of wise and liberal /
Homestead Bill by which Free Homes will De /
oped TO- thousands in limited circumstances;
and thatit il we'll worthy Of remembrance that
his bencicient rneasure along with, the Paeia M.
Railroad proJe-t so often defeated under former /
Adm tnistratlons, have, for the first time be- !
come laws under the Administration of Abra i
ham Lincoln 4 &ssasEsg II ws~x /
sIxTn-Fhat we should regard with the deep |,
est indignation all attempts at interference !n /
our domestic troubles, by England or any other /
|oreign power, and should such an. event setu-I
My occur, we can youch that our last man
sapabie OF bearing arms would rally With
'acrity 70 the defense If our beloved land. "A
sEvESTH-That ihe sincere and warmest
hanks OF thc Aation are Justly due to our eal-.,
ant and heroic soldiers who have 70 willingly /
,eriiled their lives in defense Of fhe Union: !:
nat We re5oiee to know that their acts Of deyo.I
ion and yalor will always illustrate the most
brilliant page Of cur military annals 4
E'eHrn-That we hereby efnphaticaIly en-sl
lose the late Confscaiion Act OF. Congress. be-
:es,ng u right, and proper visitation OF ret
lbutsse justi<e,s thss the property OF rebele,s!!
raitors and asaassins. who arc aiming at The !
otal destruction Of cur Government. shouId 4
g s ased IN susssin iniDI End Strengthening the sc