Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-23

with TREASON, With no higher purpose than to se-
eonpheh a.Pelusal rsysiGrions ana secure Tie
6p oils OF ofhes Thar re Tsjact Il, as Dsno-1zsss
as Patriots We dsnouuceif.
Resolped, That in the midst of their domestic
aifncuities, the loyal people OF the Union, not
professedy Friendly nations across the Atlantic
nor OF their own traditional contin al policy !,
but having set their house in order, they viii
speedily sweep neutral Iron from ne ocean,
and extend the Monroe Platform over rede en-
ed and independents Mexico.
Res0ired, That We look to our gallant soldiers in
the field, as the nations tower ctstrength against
which, treason at the South, and self hness,
ardics and unchastened ambition at the North.
will continue TO war, they have warred in vain.
That While their achievements have hled the 8ord
with sdmiratien, and rnst forever fill the hearts OF
their loyal countrymen with gratitude, We look to
q Just and generous government hereafter to re-
ward them, as the government only cen, by q Pro-
vision commensurate with their services
That we consecrate to the gallant dead, our tears
and our perpetual remembrance.
To their afflicted families we pledge our sympa-
thies and our friendly offices; and to the heroic
living, we promise at all times and under all cir
cumstances, our Devotion, our aid, oe1 sy mpathy
and gratitude.
Resoiued, That cordially invite all Democrats,
who cherish the principles which bound together
oas political Fathers,-all, whose patriotism rises
above private interest and partz pref udiee all
who are prepared to stand by the government, by
vhomsoever oonstt utonaly administered; all, in
unite with as in our effort to maintain the party in
its Hne and ancient faith, as the peerless exemP
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fast friend Of civil and religious liberty.
The resolutions were received with repeat
Ell and uproarious applause, and were unani-
mously adopted amid the most vociterous
cheering.
THE ADDRESS.
Judge Macarthur from the committee on
that subject, reported the an address to the
Loyal Democracy of Wisconsin.
The telling points and felicitous style of
the address received increased power and
emphasis from the clear and graceful elo
cuton of the reader. The reading was re-
ceived with long and continued applause and
the address unanimously adopted.
Mr.. haurer of Waukesha moved that the
address be translated into German ard that
the German papers of the state be requested
to copy it.
The chairman then announced that Gen.
John A. McClernand of Illinois would address
the convention at II o'clock this evening.
Letters were received from Gen. Jno. A.
Dix, Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson and others,
the publication of which is unavoidably de-
ferred until subsequent number.
ONE OF E. G. RYAy's OPINIONS ENDORSED.
Mr.. A. Hyatt Smith offered resolution
that we heartily concur in the opinion ex-
pressed by Hon. E. G.. Ryan of the Milwaukee
Neacs and that agree with him in that be-
lief that it has ceased to be paper in the
interest of the Democrat party" and that it
is controlled by "a dangerous enemy of the
Democratic party"
The resolution was adopted amid cheers
and laughter.
DOUGLAS LAST SPEECH.
Mr.. Caswell offered the last speech of Sen
ator Douglas and moved that it be incorpOr-
ated as a part of the proceedings of the
meeting.
The Chair Ii putting the motion remarked
that it was particularly appropriate in view
of the fact that motion to endorse the speech
in question was rejected in the Democratic
State Convention that originally adopted the
Ryan address.
The motion unanimously prevailed
The Convention then took y recess until
Il o'clock, 2. NJ
SPEECH OF GEN. JOHN A. MCLERNAND.
II O'CLOCK, P. NJ.
The Chairman introduced, with some APP
propriate remarks, Maj. Gen. john a. Nc
CLERNAND, of III.
Judge Macarthur proposed three cheers
for Gen. McCLERNASD, which were given with
a will
Gen. McCLERsAsD said in substance
l appear before you at the instance of per-
sonal and political friends whose invitation l
could not decline, either in justice to them or
to myself.
We have met here to-day to consider the
question-"What ought to be done, what
should be done by Democrats supporting the
war, in the present emergency" The War
Democracy OF Indiana have already answered
the question. They say they viii stand by
their integrity and identity as Democrats, and,
irrespective of party distinctions, continue TO
give their support to such men and . such
measures, as, in their Judgment, will most
promote vigorous prosecution OF the war,
and the speedy suppression of the rebellion.
Hf course, in doing this, all other things being
equal, they would prefer men of their own
political party and opinions; but, if such
men cannot be made available, subordinating
personal and party preferences to the higher
obligations OF public duty, they are willing TO
support others, most nearly approaching the
standard of their views. If 1t be answered
that this generosity will be abused by the
monopoEzing of all the honors and offices by
men of other party organizations, | reply
that that is their fault, not ours, and must
soon correct itself by its own retribution.-
We can only do the best we can, in the en-
barrassing situation in which US are placed.
Preserving our identity, and standing between
the parties, upon a platform of moderation
and unseltsh patriotism, we Will be the rally
ing point upon which men of all parties, sym
pathising with US, may rally, and will hold a
power enabling Us to restrain the excuses
of all oheers
This, | understand to be the position of the
War Democracy of Indiana and this is the
position announced by the War Democracy
of Wisconsin to-day; and responsively TO it ;,
Illinois has called Convention to take place
in Decatur, the lst of October, when, |
doubt not, the Democracy of that State will
stand shoulder to shoulder with you. The
War Democracy of other States will follow,
and all will unite in their unconditional sup
port of the Union.
Differing with many of our old party ASSOC
ciates-ditfering from them upon vital
question of patriotism, and outlawed by them
because of that difference, cannot afford
to act with them. 1t would be selt-stultfi-
cation, and an act of recreancy to the old
Democratic party and the country, to do 50.
If ruin comes upon the dissenters from that
party, as the consequences of their alienation
and detection to its principles, the response
bility rests with them, not us Applause.
Taking my own case-one OF the most hum
BILE, for example; although agreeing with me
in the beginning, they now assail me with
unsparing bitterness, al j would destroy me
personally, politically and miitarily if they
could. Scarcely week passes over my head
without INV receiving threatening anonymous