Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-17
a LOYAL PLATFORM
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED by THE
UNION STATE CONVENTION


Resolycd, That this convention cor
daily approves Tie following propositions,
contained ia the call under which it rs
sembles
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
by compromises with or concessions TO
traitors, but by the sword, whose agen-
cy they have themselves invoked
That the national administration sho'd
be heartily and generously Supported in
its efforts 70 nut down the rebellion.
Resogred That tie dign;fcd, courte
Gus and patriotic manner il which he
Toe. Edward Sa!omon has dis
charged the duties Of tic office Of Gov
eruor-deyolycl upon him by the de-
ceasSo OF GOV. Harvey, At most impor-
taut period in our political history, meets
our cordial approval;
Re5o}red, That this convention, fol
loving the example Of the Union Com
vcatinne Of Ohio and other States. pre-
sent to the loyal voters Of Wisconsin the
nnmes Of the persons this day nom ma
tel. rs Union men, not rs part;zaus. with
out reference to their political antaecJaa,s,
and ask for them the support Of alI 10y
al men without distinction Of party.
Eecolred, That we drplore tie rarti-
zan hostility which hos been and is be-
INC awakened against tie Government
by Interested politicians and designing
demago.ucs Of the North, believing that
il can oaly stcnd. Nv encouraging rebels,
10 protract the war; and instead Of kirrl-
ling the pairioti'm, to arouse the ami
mosities Of our people, and 70 decision
elsewhere the same riotous, diahoiical,
and anarchial scenes, which have aircaIy
ds.rocad the commercial metropolis OF
tie nation.
PCs0'cc}, That the warmeSt thanks Of
the loyal people are due, and are hereby
rendered 10 the brave and devoted! sol
ders who have rallied to the defence Of
the old flag. and nobiy and persisien;ly
fought The BATTLES Of the country, and
met and vanqui>hcd on 50 many fields
the hosts Of rebellion, seeking 70 desti oy
our national liic and that We pledge our
selves, before Heaven, TO sustain them,
by filing up their thinnel r. ks in the
most expeditions manner, until the end
Of this rebellion shall come, and peace be
restored to the land.
ReSofrc4, Tina! we admire and rover
cnce the steadiast Loyalty Of the Union
men of the South. which, amid 50 many
temptations and prosecutions. hos kept
them faithful 10 tho old flag; that in their
suferngs they have our profound SYM
patty, and that it is the duty Of the Gov
eminent at the earliest possible moment.
TO deliver them from rebel oppression.
Rcsolred, That we recommend to the
loyal people Of the several districts and
counties Of the State such re-organza-
ton Of the committees rs will ensure q
more perfect Union organization between
loyal Republicans and Democrats in po-
litical action.
Reso1red, Tint the loyal people Of
Wisconsin, friendly to the maintenance
Of Republican Institutions upon tie North
American continent, cannot look with in
difference upon armed fnter, cntion bv
European powers. and the establishment
of an empire upon the ruins Of our IS
ter Republic Of Mexico, and that in due
fine. Of whatever duties and response.
bili;ies God in lis providence shall east
upon TIC Republic Of the United States,
growing out Of such intervention, Wis
consin viii be ready to bear her fail
share.