The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1863-08-08
For the Independent.

/, l For the Independent.
The following preamble and resolu-
lions. were unanimously adopted by
the Grand Union League Of Kansas, At
Its session in Topeka, on the 4th inst,
with request. that all the papers of
the State publish them.
The Secretary was directed to for
ward q certified copy Of them TO the
President of the Uuited States.
D. DICKINSON.
Whereas. the national government is
now, and has been. for more than two
years. contending against the most
gigantic aud unjustifable rebellion
known in the history Of civilized ma
lions. and whereas, we believe that lis
efforts to crush that rebellion have been
greatly crippled and retarded by the
want Of harmonious and persistent CO.
operation with, and support Of the
government in its measures,
Therefore, Resolced, That We will,
individually and collectively. give a
cordial and unfaltering support to the
measures adopted By the Preside emf. WHO
is consiituiionally the Com mander-in
Chief of the army and navy. for the
Suppression of rebellion and for blot
ting out slavery. the fell source of re.
bellion and disunion.
Reselred. As there is spirit of law
lessness and dishonesty now rife in our
State, that we will stand BY. aid and |
support the executive, judicial and |
ministerial authorities of the State in
enforcing the laws against all offenders,
and in protecting the rights and redres.
sing the wrongs of our fellow citi Gems:
Resotged. that we do most cordially
approve Of the policy Of the commander
# his military District as enuncisted
= his t,,',,he sneech. and will, SO far
!. in our pow,... aid him in his efforts
% put dovo bush WIZ: ting. ;;syl'.wkins
and all lawlessness. whe,he: In Missaar'
3r Kansas.
Resoiged. That We emphatically en-
lorse The General order No. $780," Of
Lincoln. which order is in the .
following words:
ExEcUrIvE MAxsIoN.l
Washington. July 80.
1t is the duty of every government 70
Five protection to its citizens. of what
.ver class. color. or condition; especially b
hose duly organized as soldiers in the
public service. The law of nations
md the usages and customs of war, as
,arried on by civilized powers. make
10 distinction as 10 color in the treat
nent of prisoners Of war as public ene-
MES. To cell or enslave any csptur.
d person on account Of bis color or for
10 offence against the laws Of war. is .
elapse into barbarism and = crime
'gainst the civilization of the age. The
Government the United States will give
he same protection to eli its soldiers.
md if the enemy shall sell or enslave y
10Y one. the offense shall be punished
y retaliation upon the enemy's prison
RS 10 our posse ssion. 80
Il is therefore ordered. that for every
older of the US. killed ID violation Of o
be lave Of var, rebel soldier shall
% executed; and for every one enslsved
y the enemy. or sold into slavery. .
ebel soldier shall be placed II hard i
abor on the public works, and continued v
1 such labor until the other shall b
eleased and receive tie treatment due
0 prisoner of var. 9iiC .Ya3lna}}
(Signed) ABRAHAM LrxooLx.
By order Of the Secretary Of War.
E. D. TowxsEHD. A. A. G.
Resolved, That We earneslly invite all
( our fellow citizens, Who agree with
. in the aforementioned opinions, TO
mite with Us 10 our efforts for the sup
,ort OF he::National and State authori-
les and their officers civil and military. !
On motion Of Rev. J. BoucHER. the
oregoing preamble and resolutions we're
unanimously adopted and endorsed BY
he assembly At the N, E. Church in
his place on Thauksgiv ing day.