St. Cloud Democrat., 1863-09-24
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'Adopted BY the Republican Unioa Convent;on that
assembled at St. Paul, Aug.' 18th, 1868.

Resolred, That We, chosen to represent in
convention the unconditional Union men ot
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 our constituents,
rs-anirm our determination to 9support our
Government by every means in our power ii.
the vigorous prosecution Of the war,-on ou.
part, holy, just, and forced upon us by the
criminal acts Of others,-dntil not an enemy
in arms snail be found within our borders
And to this we pledge our lives our fortunes,
and our sacred honor. i. ..r.!.
2. That we tender our grateful thanks to
the survivors of our glorious armies, and our
warm sympathy to the relatives OF the gallant
dead, who have won for the country 80 glori-
Gus Victories, for themselves, imperishabe re-
nown, and for us all an assurance of liberty
and safety, for ourselves and our children, un-
der our beloved and now well-tried Govern
ment D. TG-vI ---T u, '~7-,,1 -
g. That with especial pride We point to the
gallant achievements, on many hard-fought
battle field, of our Minnesota regiments.
Their bravery, discipline. and patriotism have
made it forever honorable to be citizen of
Minnesota.
i. That, without claiming for it exemp ption
from error, we heartily endorse the general
policy and conduct Of our National A1minis-
tration and we point to the recent magnifi-
cent triumph Of our armies as its best vindi-
cation from the charge of incapacity 80 freely
brought against it by those WIN prefer Ma
tional ruin, to success under the present Ad-
Especially do we approve the
proclamation, and the raising of
black troops, as being among the best possible
measures to weaken The enemy and strength
en- ourselves. III -?'
S. That our State Administration, and our
Deles alton deserve our hearty
appreciation for the Jealous and efficient CO.
operation they have afforded the National Au-
thorities in carrying on the war.
6. That we call upon those in authority to
take such measures, by retaliation or other
wise, as shall efectually prevent bratal and
barbarous treatment by the enemy Of our SOL
diers, Of whatever color. '.~'.'3 ~r. :
I. That it is due to our shattered armies
in tn. 6eld, as we'll as to the sacred cause
whiclth uphold that their ranks al onI1 80
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 4 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 sosGht TO impose, is, that they
should lay down fKs1r arms and submit to the
authority Of the General. Government. We
protest against the making Of anv terms with
them in advance as to their status as commu-
mites, when they shall have returned to their
allegiance. Having been declared sspublic
enemies by q 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 that
position. H...5 ~. ;.4. -,,1, "3"' 4