Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-09-24

with treason, with no higher purpose than to &C.
compllsh political revolution, and secure the
spolls OF office. That We reject it, as Democrats ;
as Patriots we denouncei it.
ReSotred, That in the midst of their domestic
difficulties, the loyal people of the Union, not
unmindful of the cowardly and hostilities of
professedly friendly nations the Atlantic :;
nor of their traditional continental policy !;
but having set their own house in order, they will
speedily sweep ssneutral iron-cladS from he ocean,
and extend the s.Monroe Platform" over redeem
ed and independent Mexico.
Resolved, That We look to gallant soldiers in
the field the nations tower of strength against
which, treason at the South, and selfshness cow
ardice and unchastened ambition, at the North,
will continue to war, as they have warred in vain.
That while their achievements have filed the world
with admiration and must forever fill the hearts of
their loyal countrymen with gratitude, we look to
a just and generous government hereafter to re-
ward them, as the government only can, by pro-
vision commensurate with their services.
That We consecrate to the gallant dead, our tears
aud our perpetual remembrance.
To tnei- afflicted families pledge our sympa-
thies and our friendly offices; and to the heroic
living, promise at all times and under all cir
cumstances, our devotion, our aid, our sympathy
and our gratitude.
Resolved, That CO. daily invite all Democrats,
who cherish the prime piles which bound together
our political Fathers, all, whose patriotism rises
above private interest and partiZan pref udce; all
who are prepared to stand by the government, by
whomsoever constitutionally administered; all, in
fine, who love their country and hate treason, to
unite with in effort to maintain the par ~ in
its true and ancient faith, the peerless plar
of loyalty, the stern defender of right, and the
fast friend of civil and religious liberty.
The resolutions were received with repeat
ed and uproarious applause, and were unani-
mously adopted amid the most yociferous
cheering.
THE ADDRESS.
Judge Macarthur from the committee on
that subject, reported the an address to the
Loyal Democracy of Wisconsin.
The telling points and felicitous style of
the address received increased power and
emphasis from the clear and graceful elo-
cution of the reader. The reading was re-
ceived with long and continued applause and
the address unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Maurer of Waukesha moved that the
address be translated into German ard that
the German papers of the state be requested
to copy it.
The chairman then announced that Gen.
John A. McClernand of Illinois would address
the convention at y o'clock this evening.
Letters were received from Gen Jno A.
Dix, Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson and others,
the publication of which is unavoidably de-
ferred until a subsequent number.
ONE OF E. G. RYAN's OPINIONS ENDORSED.
Mr.. A. Hyatt Smith offered resolution
that we heartily concur in the opinion ex-
pressed by Hon. E. G. Ryan of the Milwaukee
NewS, and that we agree with him in that be-
lief that it has "ceased to be paper in the
interest of the Democrat party" and that it
is controlled by "a dangerous enemy of the
Democratic party"
The resolution was adopted amid cheers
and laughter.
DOUGLAS LAST SPEECH.
Mr. Caswell offered the last speech of SEN
ator Douglas and moved that it be incorpor-
ated as a part Of the proceedings of the
meeting.
The Chair in putting the motion remarked
that it was particularly appropriate in view
of the fact that motion to endorse the speech
in question was rejected in the Democratic
State Convention that originally adopted the
Ryan address.
The motion unanimously prevailed.
The Convention then took a recess until
u O'Clock, P. NJ.
SPEECH OF GEN. JOHN A. M'CLERNAND.
y O'CLOCK, P. M.
The Chairman introduced, with some ap-
olopi1dLe IeHldih S, Ma ueu. oOHN a. NC
JLERNAND, of III.
Judge Macarthur proposed three cheers
or Gen. McCLERNAND, which were given with
L will.
Gen. MCCLERNAND said in substance:
l appear before you at the instance of per-
sonal and political friends, whose invitation
could not decline, either in Justice to them or
to myself
We have met here to-day to consider the
luestion-"What ought to be done, what
should be done by Democrats supporting the
var, in the present emergency" The War
Democracy OF Indiana have already answered
'he question. They say they will stand by
heir integrity and identity as Democrats, and,
of party distinctions, continue to
give their support to such men and to such
vigorous prosecution of the war,
md the speedy suppression of the rebellion
Of course, in doing this, all other things being
equal, they would prefer men of their own
political party and opinions; but, if such
men cannot be made available, subordinating
personal and party preferences to the higher
obligations of public duty, they are willing to
support others, most nearly approaching the
standard Of their views. If it be answered
that this generosity will be abused by the
of all the honors and offices by
men of other party organizations, l reply
that that is their fault, not ours, and must
soon correct itself by its own retribution.-
We can only do the best we can, in the en-
situation in which WIS are placed.
Preserving our identity, and standing between
;he parties, upon platform of moderation
md unselfsh patriotism, we will be the rally
ne point upon which men of all parties, SYM
with US, may rally, and will hold
power enabling US to restrain the excuses
If all. Oheers
This, l understand to be the position of the
" ar Democracy of Indiana and this is the
position announced by the War Democracy
IF Wisconsin to-day; and responsibility to it,
illinois has called a Convention to take place
n Decatur, on the 1st of October, when, l
loubt not, the Democracy of that State will
stand shoulder to shoulder with you. The
War Democracy of other States will follow,
md all will unite in their unconditional sup
,ort of the Union.
Differing with many of our old party asso-
,iates-ditfering from them upon a vital
question of patriotism, and outlawed by them
because of that difference, we cannot afford
o act with them. 1t would be self-stultif-
,ation, and an act of recreancy to the old
Democratic party and the country, to do So
f ruin comes upon the dissenters from that
,arty, as the consequences of their alienation
md detection to its principles, the response
,ility rests with them, not US. Applause
Taking my own case-one of the most hum
lie, for example; although agreeing with me
n the beginning, they now assail me with
bitterness, and would destroy me
personally, politically and militarily if they
Gould. Scarcely week passes over my head