Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-03
A LOYAL PLATFORM.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
UNION STATE CONVENTION

/ ION Il y A OON EAs lO&N
Resolved, That this convention cor
daily approves the following propositions,
contained in the call under which it as
sembies /:
That the Union be preserved in its in
tegriiy
That the Constitution and laws Of the
United States be enforced throughout the
whole national domain
That the rebellion be suppressed, not
J by compromises with or concessions to
traitors, but BY the sword, whose agen-
CIV they have themselves invoked
That the national administration sho'd
be heartily and generously supported in
its Efforts TO put down the rebellion.
Rcs0lyed, That the digniticd, courte
Gus ana patriotic manner in which the
Hon. Edward Solomon has dis
I charged the duties of tie Office of Gov
ernor-devoived upon him by the de-
cease Of Gov. Harvey, at . most irh,'or-
tant period in our political history, meets
cur cordial approval !;
ReSoleed, That this convention, fol-
/ lowing tie example of the Union Con-
ventions OF Ohio and other States, IRE
seat to the loyal voters of Wisconsin The
names of the persons this day ncmina-
/ ted, as Union men, not as part!zanS, with
ont reference to their political antecedrnts,
and ask for tacD the support OF ali 10y
/ al men without distinction of party.
Resoived, That we deplpre tho parti-
zan hostility which has been and is be-
ing awakened against the Government
by interested politicians and designing
demagogues Of the North, believing that
! it can only tttend, by encouraging rebels,
10 protract the war; and instead Of kind
ling the patriotism, to arouse the ami
mosities Of our people, and to occasion
elsewhere the same riotous, diabolca,
and anarchlal scenes, which have already
lisgraced the commercial metropolis OF
4 the nation.
Resoired, That the warmest thanks of
the loyal people are due, and are hereby
rendered to the brave and devoted sol
diers who have rallied to the defence of
the old flag, and molly and persisten;ly
fought The battles Of the country, and
met and vanquished on so many fields
the hosts Of rebellion, seeking to desti oy
our national lfe.ahd that we pledge Onr-
selves, before Heaven, TO sustain hem,
by filing up their thnned ra'. ks in the
most expeditions manner, until the end
Of this rebellion shall come. and peace DC
restored to the land.
Resolyed, That we admire and rover
encc tile steadfast loyalty Of the Union
men Of the South, which, amid SO many
temptations aud prosecutions. has kept
them faithful TO the cd flag: that in their
sufferings they have our profound sym
pathy, and that it is the duty of the Gov
ernncnt at tie eariie.t posi- lie moment,
to deliver them from rebel oppression.
Rcs3lceJ, That we recommend to tie
Iowa. people of The several districts ami
counties of the Sale such re-organizq-
ton OF the committees rs viii ensure q
more perfect Union organization between
lovaI RopuJiicaus aud Democrats in po-
litical action.
/ Resolccd, That the loyal people Of
Wisconsin, friendly to the lnai~tenFnce
of Republican Institutions upon tie Mouth
American continent, canrot look with IL
difference open armcl irtprvn"'ion By
European powars, anI tic e,iabi-h.ae"t
Of M empire upan tie Ia;,a 81 cur SIS
ter Republic of Mexico, and that III due
time, Of whatever duties and response
bilites God in lis providence shall cast
unon the Republic OF the Un;f~d States.
growing out Of such Intervention, Wis
cousin will be ready to bear her full
7 share.