Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-03-25

wears and upwards, whose loyalty is I'M
conditional, may become a member of
this League by giving his name to the
Secretary.
The following officers were elected:
PRESIDENTIAL. II. YOUNG,
SECRETAKY-J. NJ MCKEE,
TREASURER w. A TozER.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Prescott, 1t ward George Halves.
2ud vard-J G. Button.
Oak Grove-W G.. Dcunison.
Chfton-Levi Bailey.
RIVER Fails-Abner Morse.
Trimbee-FrankIn Otis.
Diamond Bluff f Quimby.
Trenton-Davii Boustead.
Perry H. P. Ames.
Hartland- Selah Strickland.
Ell Paso-G. +. Walker.
Martel-Thomas Lauder.
Pleasant Valley. D. Trumbe.
Unon-J. Holt.
SaIem-J. Fuller.
IsaLeIe-Noble Martin.
The following resolutions were passed,
their adoption being urged in forcible
speeches by several gentlemen.
Resolved. lst-That We have enti'e
ia til in the integrity of the present Aa
ministra ion, and believe that it has pros
ecuted und will continue to prosecute
the war, for the single purpose of restor
,ng the National Unity.
2nd.-Taat it is the imperative de-
mand of Patriotism to preserve the I'm
ion of the States, and mantain the Fed
eral compact in lis spirit; and that fidelity
to our duties as American citizens, de-
mands th4t We use all the means in our
power to defeat the purposes of those
whose factlous opposition To The Admin
jstration is paralyzng The power Of the
Government.
3d.-We will Internationally support
both the Government and the pre- sent
Administration of it, and hat he who
makes distinction between the two, pre-
tending to support the former, while he
withholds support FROM and den"unccs
the latter, possesses very question
able degree of loyalty.
4th-That we are not so much alarm
ed about the military arrest of few Sc
ditionists in the North. as we are about
the armed rebellion of 600 900 traitors
and we have little sympathy with those
who are very fearful that President Lin
coin will rob us OF our constitutional lIb-
critics. and vPrv unconcerned about the
treason Of J,ff Davis aud his allies.
5th-That we fully endorse the
Emancipation Proclamation az a just
military necessity, and fully believe that
in faithfu and vigorous prosecution of
the same. lies the path to a speedy, hon
orable and permanent peace.
! 6th-That we recognize in the recent
act of Congress. known as the Cnnscript
Bill. unmiStakahla evidence of unro emit
ing energy force and determination on the
part of said Congress to speedily crush
this wicked rebellion; and believing that
said law. if trictly enforced. will speedi-
| ly crush out rot only the traitorous acts
and words of men in the North, but will
overpower those in arms against the
Government, we hereby pledge our lives
and sacred honors for the strict and un-
/ qualified enforcement of said act.
7th-That this rebellion was began by
the South without excuse; that it was a
necessity to oppose it by force of arms
that Patriotism, National Honor and Flu.
ture Safety. all demand lis complete
overthrow; and that now, after thou
sands of valuable lives have been sacri
feed. and millions of treasure expended
he who advocates peace on any terms
short of the unconditional surrender Of
| the rebels. is a traitor to the honor and
intei ests of the Nation.
sth-That we regard with pleasure
no. only the bravery Of our soldiers on