Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-17

DemOcratjc party Ho" uuciH9. an dGiiIih-
istraton Of the general government, con-
stitutionalIy placed in power, thoagh
without its aid and against lis wishes, is
bound, upon al questions affecting the
national safety, to yield to it the same
cordial and unconditional support, which
il wond have yielded to an administra-
ton of its own choice.
ResolCed, That we recur with undi
minshed pride 10 the past history of the
Democratic Party--a history interviewer
alike with the triumph Of popular liber-
~. md the defense and glory Of the GOV
ernmcnt; we cannot forget that tie op-
ponen.s Of this eyer-royaI party, IN the
war of 1912, refused 70 support the
measures of the national administration,
ard burnt blue lights alnng the coast as
bcacons 10 our enemies; and N the Mex
lean War, faciitiously Withheld supplies
from our brave troops in the field, COM
ncndiae them 20 the ''hIoodr hands asd
hospitable gra,cs' of the foe; that we
have no wish now. amidst the bloodiest
and most unprovokcd war that ever i'm
pcriiiei TIE government, 10 initiate these
ad examples, and, by denouncinc tie
measures aud motives Of the adnlinis;ra-
ton. ~ discoulaging the eniistmcnts into
/ the arrny. and decrying It's victories, by
spreading throughout the Ioyal States the
fire lraras - faction. and IL giving aid
aud comfort t. traitors IN arms, thus to
sink the Democratic Party 70 the cdious
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shame Of UARrFoRD CONTENTION FED
ERAJJsM.
Reso'ceI. That this is not the time 10
theofize upon what will lie the "s.arus"
/ Of tie Rebel STATES after they shall
! acain acknowledge their MI, eiqnce to Tie
constitution and laws of tie Union. TIE
great mission Of our army is 10 defea,
the army of the rebellion; this accom-
pl.shc.!, lie rebellion must fall to the
pyoan3; when til bow Of Pca-e shall
again span our political horizon. stretch
Ing is golden arch over every State aud
Territory Of tie Union, We conti,ie in lie
magnquim;ty Of the people Of America.
and in the constitutional tribunals Of tic
country, to assign and secure tie ReLei
States, their proper position, ana to tie
rebels themselves every constitutional
right.
Reaolred That, rs Democrats, we sup
port the Government in this war. prose
Gated against it hy ho Rebel States. with
no purpose either to protect or 20 i s:rov
the institution Of slavery; Int. IS the
s'aveho.liHg States have causee>siy NJ
recklessJy attempted tiesuLversion Of on,
common government. i, in lie forav.
that government IS unable to protect
either their lives o. their property, upon
| their own heads rest the blame.
| Yet, rs citizens Of free State, we arc
utterly opposed to the admission OF lie
black population Of tho South among US,
so as 70 disturb our domestic peace, OF
create competition with white labor.
| Resoloed, Ihft the Platform. adopted
at Madison, by the late so-caiIcd "Dtm-
ocratie Convention is an artfuIiy con-
trivcd and cunningiy drawn, but cold
and fact!ous atiem, 10 array tie people
Of the Loyal States against The Constita-
tional Head Of the Government; to re-
1 press their patriotism. to prevent their
! support of the army, and 10 expose lie
army Itself 10 disaster and destruc.ion;
! tha; It's real effect is to incHcate lawess-
ucsS, provoke violence. ana inspire s,m
pathy with treason, With 10 higher pur-
pose dian 10 accomplish political revo.
luton. an secure Tie spo;ls Ct cfice.-
That wo rcieet i, rs Democrats; as Patri-
OTIS We denounce it.
Reso}Gfd. That in tie mils: of their
domestic difficulties. the ioyal people of
the Union, are bot unmnd.uI of fine
cowarily and covert hostiiities of BRO
fessed'y friendly nations across the At
lantic; nor Of their own tfaditiona, CONT
mental policy; but having Sc; tier cun
houses in order, they miil speedily swccn
neutral iron-clads" from the ocean. and
extend the Monroe Platform over ,e
deemed and Independent Mexico.
Aesoiced That we lo"k 20 Cur gallant
soldiers in the field rs the nations tower
Of strength, against which treason nj the
South, and seiii>hue5s, coward;ce ana m
chaStencd ambition, 1t the North. viii
continue ;he war, rs they have warrcd
in vain.
That their achievements lave filed the
world with admiration, and must ever
fiji the hearts Of their loyal countrvmen
with gratitude, we look to n itIst and
generous government hereafter to reward
them, rs the government only can, bv a
provision commensurate with their scrv-
ices.
That we consecrato 70 the gallant dead
our ;ears and our perpetual remember
aEce.
TO their afflicted familiss We pledge
our sympathy and our friendly Offices:
and to the heroic living we promise at ali
times and under al circumstances. our
devotion, oar all, oar sympathy and our
gratitude.
Re$o!.ea, That we cordially invite ali
Democrat, who cherish The principles
which bound together our political Faith |
crs.-all whose patriotism rises above
private interest AMI partisan prejudice:
all, in iinc, who love their country end |
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