Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-31

of the Democratic party, therefore we
peldge ourselves to labor for the advance
ment of those principles by seeking once
again TO place our bleeding and distrac-
tide country beneath the guidance of
Democratic statesmen. which hope can
not be realized except it be through the
ballot box.
Resol0ed, That in Montgomery NJ.
Cothrcn. the Democratic nominee for
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, we
find man Of rare combinations, pre- en-
inently qualifying him for that position,
and we pledge ourselves to spare no eff
fort that shall tend to secure his election
10 that high position.
RESOLVED, That we pledge our undivi-
ded support to the Administration in all
endeayors to restore the country to its
original standing, upon the basis Of the
Union rs It was" under s'the Constitu-
ton rs it isl and that when that is &C
complished, we believe this war ought to
cease.
ReSoleed, That the maintaiuance invi-
olate of the rights of the States, and
especially the right of each State to order
and control its own domestic institutions.
according to IFS own Judgment exclusive
", is essential TO that balance of power
on which the perfection and Endurance of
our political fabric depends.
ResoIUea, That the people justly view
with alarm the recless extravaganza which
peryades every department of the Fede-
raj Government; that a return 10 q rigid
economy and accountability is indis2en-
sable to arrest the systematic plumber Of
the public treasury by favored partisans,
while the recent startling Developments
of frauds and corruptions at the Federal
metropolis, show that an entire change of
administration is impcratiyely demanded
Resolved, That the history Of the
present National Administration is bis
tory of repeated wrongs and usurpations,
| tending directly to overthrow the Union,
subvcr. the powers of the States, and TO
enslave the people; and that its present
policy is fast dragging the nation into,
First, a consolidation of the Federal pow
ers On specious pretext of "military ne
cessity," and Second, to military des-
potism, more intoIerabe than that in
augurated by the House of Hapsburg; 10
prove which, let few historical facts
be submitted to candid world.
The President has without excuse or
legal authority suspended the sacred writ
of habeas corpus, in the loyal States,
thus striking down the rights of the peo-
pie.
He has caused citizens to be arrested
transported to distant States, and incar-
serated in loathsome prisons, without
charges or accusations against them, and
after keeping them in duress until the
event of popular election, has ordered
them to be "houorably discharged with
out consolation or redress.
He has denied the citizens thus arrest
ed ana imprisoned, trial by jury, or
any trial, and has withheld from them all
knowledge or information as to who
were their accusers or the cause of their
arrest.
He has attempted to destroy the free
dom of the press and compel that Pallad
ium of our liberties to silence by unlaw-
full seizures and pretended coniscations,
without warrent Of law, charges or trial
of any kind.
He has attempted to suppress the free
dom Of speech, by arresting citizens who
have animaverted upon the measures and
policy of the Administration.
lie has caused to be arrested persons
engaged in circulating petitions for the
removal Of officers for incompetency, TINS
striking down the sacred American right
Of petition.
He has wholly disreg1rded the right
Of the people to abe secure in their per
sons, houses, pap ers, and property,
agiust unreasonable searches and seiz
urcs."
He has given his assent to an act of
Congress, which in effect, compels poor
men to enter wars service, while it gives
n cheap immunity to the man of means,
thus making patriotism a matter of dol
lars and cents; Therefore
Resolved, That the Democracy Of
Pierce County, yielding to no party or
persons 10 their devotion to tie Constitu-
lion rs it is, ard the Union rs our faith
ers made it. viii resist, by all loyal,
peaceful and consti utionaI means, fur
Their repetition of the above enumerated
wrongs, and we recognize tho ballot box
as the best means TO accomplish this re-
suit.
Resolved, That secession is too vile a
monstrosity to merit respectful consid-
Grafton, and deserves the execration of
every lover of this Union; and that Sc.
cesson is not the only wrong that has
crcpt into the world, to tester society and
destroy government.
ReyolUed, That the accusation made
against rs as Democrats, as the advocates
Of an unconstitutional peace with the
rebels in arms against the government, is
n foul SANDER upon our courage and pat
riotism--a libel on the brave men who
have fell upon every battle field fighting
in the defense of the glory and honor Of
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