Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-24

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Democratic party, now finding az admin
stration of the general government. con
sttutionaly placed in power, thoagh
without its aid and against is wishes, is
bound, upon all questions affecting the
national safety, to Yield to il tic same
cordial and unconditional support, which
! il wonid have Yielded 10 an administra-
ton OF lis own choice.
Reso'ged, That we recur with undi-
minished pride to the past history of the
Democratic Party-a history interviewer
alike with the triumph Of popular Fiber
ty, and the defense and glory of tie GOV
ernment; we cannot forget that the ops
ponents of this ever-royal party, in the
war Of 1912, refused TO support The
measures of tue national administration,
and burnt blue lights along the coast IS
beacons 10 Our enemies; and in the Mex
lean War. factitiousiy withheld supplies
from our brave troops in the fed, com
mcndipg them 10 the "b!cody hands and
! hospitabie graves of The foe; that we
have no wish now. amidst the bioodiest
and most unpgoyoked war that ever i'm
perilied the government, 10 initiate these
lad examples, and, hy doaouncing The
measures aud motives Of the alrlin;s:ra-
ton, by discouTaoiug the enlstments into
the army. and dccryirg It's victories, hv
spreading throughout tie loy"l States the
fre.brands Of faction, and by giving aid
and comfort to traitors in arms, thus to
sink the Democratic Party to the odious
level, and fasten upon it the endless
shame of HARTFORD CONVENTION FED
ERALIsM.
Resolped That this is not the time 10
theorizo upon What will he the ''sta;us"
Of the Rebel States after they shall
again acknowledge their allegiance TO the
constitution ard laws Of tie Union. The
great mission Of our army is 10 defeat
the army Of the rebellion; this accom-
plished, the rebellion must fall to the
ground when the bow of Peace shall
again span our political horizon, stretch
ing liz golden arch over every Stale and
Territory Of the Union, we confide in The
magnanimi;y Of the people of America,
and in the constitutional tribunals Of the
country, TO assign and secure the Rebel
States, their proper position, and to the
rebels themselves every constitutional
right.
ResolUed. That, rs Democrats, we sup
port the Government in this war, prose
cutcd against it by the Rebel States, with
no purpose either to protect or to destroy
the institution Of slavery; but, as the
slaveholdng States have causciessly ard
recklcssIy attempted the subyersion of our
common government, if, in the foray,
that government is unable to protect
either their lives or their property, upon
their own heads rest tho blame.
Yet, as citizens Of a free State, we are
utterly opposed TO the admission of the
black population Of tho South among US,
so as to disturb our domestic peace, or
create competition with white labor.
Resolced, I hat the Ploiorne, adopted
at Madison, by the late so-cailed "Dem-
ocratic Convention" is an artiuIly con-
trivcd and cunningly drawn, bit cold
and factious attempt to array the people
of the 10y States against the Corst;tu-
tional Head Of the Government; TO re-
press their patriotism, 20 prevent their
support ot the army, and to expose the
army itself 10 disaster aud destruction !;
that It's real effect IS to inculcato lawIess-
uess provoke violence. AMI inspire SYM
patty with treason, with no hicLor pqr-
pose than to accomplish p political reyo.
luton. and secure The spoiIs of oAice.-
That We reject it, IS Democrats; as Patri-
OTIS we denource it.
ResoiVed That in the midst of their
domestic dtica!t:os, the loyal people Of
the Union, arc not unmind:ai Of the
cowardIy and covert hostilities Of pro-
fessedy friendly nations across the AT
!autic; nor Of their own traditional CONT
Mental policy; bat having set their onn
housas in order, they Mii speedily sweep
neutral iron-cals' from the oc5an. and
extend the Monroe Platform over re
deemed and independent Mexico.
Resolced. That we look to our gallant
soldiers in the field as the nations tower
of strength, against which treason at the
South, and seifisiIness, cowartce and I'M
chastencd ambition, at the North, will
continue he war, as they have warred
in vain.
That their achievements have filed the
world with admiration, nnd must ever
ill tho hearts Of their loyal countrvrnen
with gratitude, We look To q lust aud
generous government hereafter To reward
them, Is ;he government oily can, bv n
! provision commensurate with their serv-
ices.
That we consecrato TO tie gallant dead
our tears and our perpetual remember
| ance.
10 their afflicted families we pledge
our sympathy and our friendly offices;
and to the heroic living we promise. at Mi
times and under al circumstances. our
devotion, our aid, or sympathy and our
| gratitude.
| Resolved, That we cordially invite ali
/ Democrats, who cherish the principles
which boand together our political Faith
ers.-a'l whose patriotism rises above
private interest and partisan prejudice:
all, in fine, who love their country and
hate treason, 10 unite with us in our ef.