St. Cloud Democrat., 1863-08-27
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adopted By the Republicans Union Convention that
assembltd at St. Paul, Aug. 1914, 1868.

Resolved, That We, chosen to represent in
convention the unconditional Union men of
Minnesota, grateful to Almighty God for the
success which has hitherto crowned the arms
of our country and for the prospect thus open.
ed of . speedy, honorable, and lasting peace,
do hereby, for ourselves and our constituents,
re-affirm our determination to support our
Government by every means in our power i'll
the vigorous prosecution of the war,-on our
part, holy, just, and forced upon us by the
criminal acts Of Others, s,-until not an enemy
in arms snail be found within our orsers.-
And to this We pledge our lives. cur fortunes,
and our sacred honor. ~ .a:-... ....r
! 2. That We tender our grateful thanks to
the survivors of our glorious armies, and our
warm sympathy to the relatives OF the gallant
dead, who have won for the country so glori
Gus victories, for themselves imperishable re-
nown, and for us oil IN assurance of liberty
and safety, for ourselves and our children, un-
der our beloved and now well-tried Govern
ment. ses-' Il. t.. =. 81 c.z5
| 3. That with especial pride we point to the
gallant achievements, on many hard-fought
battlefield, of our Minnesota regiments
Their bravery, discipline, and patriotism have
won for them a name that shall never die, and
made it forever honorable to be a citizen of
Minnesota. .t.
1. That, without claiming for it exemption
from error, We heartily endorse the general
policy and conduct Of our National Admins
tration; and We point to the recent magnif-
cent triumph of our armies as its best vindi-
cation from the charge Of incapaci,y so freely
brought against it by those WIN prefer Ma
tional ruin, to success under the I.rcscnt Ad-
ministration. Especially do We approve the
emancipation proclamation, and the raising Of
black troops, as being among the best possible
measures to weaken The enemy and strength
en- ourselves. ...
5. That our State Administration, and our
Congressional Dele CATION deserve our hearty
appreciation for the jealous and efficient CO.
operation they have afforded the National Au-
thoritics in carrying on the war;.
6. That We call upon those in authority to
take such measures, by retaliation or other
wise, as shall effectually prevent br:tal and
barbarous treatment by the enemy of our SOL
diers, of whatever color.
Z. That it is due to our shattered armies
in tn. field, as we'll as to the sacred cause
which they uphold, that their ranks should as
speedily as possible be filled up by every
that the mobs raised to resist the draft, should
not even seem to have succeeded q day longer
than is necessary to enforce the laws.
8. That the way to peace is. and ever has
been open to the rebels; the only condition
we have ever sought to impose, is. that they
should lay down their arms ard submit to the
authority Of the General Government. We
protest against the making Of anv terms with
them in advance as to their status as commu-
mites, when they shalt have returned to their
allegiance Having been declared "public
enemies" by a recent unanimous decision of
the Supreme Court of the United States, they
must accept the consequences that legitimate
ly flow from having placed themselves in that
position. <