St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-09-03
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Adept-9 5y the R,pubHsan Union cosven.'on that
assesbled at 81. Paul, Ang. 1874, 1868.

Rssolsed, That we, chosen to represent in
convention the unconditional Union men Of
Minnesota, grateful to Almighty God tor the
success which has hitherto crowned the arms
Of our country and for the prospect thus OPEN
ed of speedy. honorable, and lasting peace,
do hereby, for ourselves and eur constituents,
ra-afirm our determination to, support our
Government by every means in OUT. power in
The tigor GUS prosecution Of the war,-on our
part, holy just, and forced upon, us BY the
criminal acts Of. Others, until not an enemy
In arms snail be found within on: ,berders.- :
And to this we pledge our lives. our fortunes,
and our sacred honor. <
2. That we tender our grateful thanks to
the survivors Of our 6lerioss srnliss, and our
warm sympathy "a the, relatives OF the gallant
dead, who have won for the country SO glori
.ous victories, for themselves imperishable re-
now d, and TOR rs ali an assurance Of liberty
and safety, for ourselves and our children, nn"
der our beloved and now well-tried Govern
~ g.. That Will, especial pride We point to the
gallant achievements, on many hard Thought
battlefield; of our Minnesota regiments.
Their bravery, discipline, and patriotism have
won for them q name that shall never die, and
made it forever honorable to be citizen Of
Minnesota: .'tH4't ,'.i'ti.' = a.}'..' H.! .
4. THAT, without claiming for it exemption
from error, we heartily endorse the general
policy and conduct Of our National Aduiinis-
tration; and We point to the recent magnif-
cent triumph Of our armies'as i,s'best Nindi-
cation from the charge Of incapacity' so freely
brsnght against it,by those who prefer NJ
tiopal ruin, to success under the present Ad-
ministration. Especially do I'VE approve the
emancipation proclamation, and the raisilg Of
black troops, Is being among the best possible
measures to weaken tho enemy and strength
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III: s. That our State Administration, and our
Congressional Delegation deserve our hearty
appreciation for the Jealous and efficient CO.
operation they have afforded the NATIONAL Au-
thorities in carrying on the war; s1i2" ~.:
s. That We call upon those in authority to
take such measures, by retaliation or other
wise, as shall effectually prevent brataT and
barbarods treatment by the enemy Of our sol
diers,' of whatever color: '';@7' ".'+..'.-
+ =. That II is due to 1our shattered armies
in til. field, Us well rs to the sacred cause
which they uphold, that their ranks should as
speedily as possible be filed up BY. every
means in our power. 1t is due TO the country
that the mobs raised to resist the draft, should
not even seem to have succeeded a day longer
than is necessary to enforce the laws. :.
8. That the way to peace Is, and ever has
been open to the rebels; the only condition
we have ever sought to impose, is, that they
should lay down their arms and submit to the
authority of the General Government. We
protest against the making of anv terms with
them in advance as to thoir status as commu'
mites, when they shalt have returned to thei,
allegiance. Having been declared ''publit
enemies by a recent unanimous decision Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States, they
must accept the consequences that legitimate
y, flow from having placed themselves in tha
position.