Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-06-29
have received Iss be possible that to be


earth By the resistless power that rests il
Freemen's arms, by the unconquerable spirit
and resolution which animate their bosoms
/ answering; Neaer, Rever | viii not
seem to admit by dwelling upon this thought
that consider the final result as at all doubt
I full. In this wear or the next, or in some one
4 which will succeed it, this atrCcious, this
wicked, this gigantic rebellion will be crushed
amid the ruin, the dismay and confusion Of
those who inaugurated it. The stars in their
courses fought against Sisera they will like
wise fight against this unholy, this wholly
uniustifable rebellion.
Soldiers, will detain you no longer. Am
| mistaken when imagine that you are impa-
tient to see the end of this day . proceedings,
grateful as they must be to your feelings:
Am in an error in supposlng that While you
favor me with your attention and listen to my
words, your hearts are elsewhere! Am L
in error in believing you are very anxious to
reach your homes and see the dear ones there
now impatiently waiting your coming? Go
then to those homes, brave Defenders OF your
country, and enjoy your rest under the con-
sciousness of duty well performed. May you
find those homes the abodes of health, com
fort, contentment and peace, and may they
long remain so. May you live to let the world
see fefuted in your persons the dlsparaging
remark that " Republics are ungrateful."
May your eyes soon see these clouds
of gloom and blood which oyershadow our
country roll away forever, and the sun
of peace once more shining upon US
May you speedily behold the Union restored
and the Just authority of the Federal govern
ment re-estab.ished IN all our States and Ter
ritories where treason has expelled it. May
you also soon see the credit of the National
Government, now suffering sad eclipse, re-
stored-its faith ever maintained incorrupti-
bic in all its transactions. May you likewise
speedily behold all the ruin and desolation
which the war has made in our country, re-
paired by the activities, the industries, the
spirit of free people. May you see the
springs and sources of national wealth and
individual prosperity soon again flowing in
increased volume and strength. May you see
commerce retrim her trembling sails and
again performing her important mission of
contributing to the wants, while she eivilIZes
the nations of the world. May the wonder
full activity of the pillow, the incessant clink of
the anvil, the constant hum of the spindle,
greet your ear and meet your eye everywhere
in the land. May you see all our educational,
charitable, and religious institutions again
tlourishing and in full operation; multiplying
and extending their appropriate works with
the increase OF their resources, and throwing
across this continent and around the world,
constantly widening belt of intellectual, NOR
al and religious light to bless and ilumine
the abodes of men. May you see that
flag which derives new lustre from your
achievements, everywhere respected and
floating over only u race of freemen And,
finally, may you see spring up and grow, until
it pervades every place like the atmosphere,
a healthy public sentiment which shall infuse
its spirit into and dominate over all our poll
cies and systems, permeating our national
nd or
ment utterly intolerant of 1egalized acrong and
oppression TO even one of the lowest and weak
est of mankind-a public sentiment which
will demand TOR all and secure to all in this
land the imprescriptive rights of nature-the
right to life liberty, and tie pursuit of happi-
ness, and secure those rights TO every hui
man being, regardless of the place of his birth
or tie color of his skin, BECAUSE he is a Nan
and not Chattel.
The immortal Second, / finally hail and sa-
lutte you
welcome thy work Of glory done;
Welcome from dangers greatly dared
Mr.. RUBLEE, from the Committee on Reso-
lutions, then read the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the warm and heartfelt welcome
which we here extend to-day to the returning vet
Grams of the Second Wisconsin infantry, who for
three years past have stood, living WALL periling
their lives in the defense of their country, i, but
an exuressioD of the deep and genuine sentiment
OF Affection gratitude an admiration which felt
for them by the whole people of the State.
ReSolUed, That no language is adequate to ex-
press our profound sense of the weight and value
of services and the magnitude of the sacrifices
made by the faithful soldiers in our national ar
brighter examples OF fervid patriotism, steadfast
resolution and self-sacrifcing heroism than have
been displayed during this gigantic conflict for the
preservation of the Republic and the perpetuation
of 8 rec
patriotic soldiery- No peCuniary considerations
could secure su CHI services. They have sustain ed
the toll of weary marches, the privations of the
camp, the slow and tedious days of sickness and
pain hospital, and the terrific risks of battle
for pitt of their monthly pay but that the
Government, which their fathers founded in wis
dom and sealed with their blood, might be main
faiaed, indicated and transmitted with all it's
bles sings unimpaired TO posteTity.
kSeSolUed, That in the annals Of this war, abound
ing witt the evidences of the courage and patriot
ism of the people OF the loyal North, there 1s no
cFapte r more glorious than that which records the
ilIustrious yaor and distinguished services of the
Iron Brigade in the Army of the Potomac, mainly
composed OF Wiscon sin men, and or which the sold
Second " constituted an important part; and.
while re welcome these returning veterans with
merit, do not forget, but invoke Gods blessing
and protection for their heroic comrades who still
tarry sat the 'front.' and who, on the perilous
edge of BATTLE with inveterate purpose, still con-
front the enemies of their country.
ReS0LU.d, That how ample soever in other re-
spects may tic the resources OF this great people,
national debt has been already contracted during
the progress of this war which can never be dis
charged-the debt Of gratitude which owe TO
the heroic defenders of the Repubhc-to the gal
liant BOYS IN blue-to whose unshak en- tortitu de
patieut endurance, and persistent faith which in
the darkest hours have ever known what it tc
despair more than ali des, the country
owes its preservation from the wicked designs OF
treason ana rebellion. They deserve and viii re
ceiye the thanks of all good men, the applaudipg
smiles OF fair women, and the lasting love anC
gratitude OF succeeding generations
ReSoIUed. That the memory OF the brave men
who have fallen in the service OF their country il
this great national crisis is I'm in the hearts
of a grateful people anu shall never fade.
RssotUed, That all hope of perman emit peace OF
| the restoration OF the Union, until armed resls
lance to the authority OF the Natl onal Govern
ment has been crushed beneath the tread of on
victorious armies, is deusive and dam erous, ant
that the foremost duty the hour is to hurry for
ward orcements the cried and fair nj gene
rails laundering at the gates of the rebel, cap
iraI and forcing, with indo reso the
| way through the mountain passes of Georgia Il
/ the vital centre of the rebellion
| After music by the Glee Club, the old anC
new colors of the regiment were brought for
ward, when Gen. FAIRcHLD proposed 10 give
three cheers for them, which were given witt
| wild enthusiasm.
| Nothing occurred TO mar the harmony o
| the proceedings. The soldiers were vel
| pleased with their reception, while TO all i
was an occasion of unexampled interest. Cos