Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-14

Republican Senator and Representatives is
undated. and in behalf of the loyal people
of the state we renew to them the assurance
of the same unwayeriug support which we
lately gave to our brothers i'm the field.
RESOLVED, That it is. to us, a source of con-
slant humiliation and regret that the Con-
gross has not received that aid and cO-opera-
tion from the acting President which was due;
that we would not forget that, at first, the
questions were new and difficult, and the
emergency sudden; but we would remind
our representatives that the Office and duty of
the President is TO execute the laws and not
to defeat them that hasty error is one thing
and deliberate attempt. by the Executive,
to thwart and defeat the necessary measures
of the law-malling power for the restoration
of the Union is an entirely other and differ
ent thing that when such an attempt is per-
sistent it becomes high crime which calls
for the firm exercise of the extreme power of
the constitutiOn-the last civil remedy of the
state that the people, in this country, are
s0yerigH i'm the last resort, and have the con-
stitutional power to make and Nnmake Pres
idents, and they expect their representatives.
when the safety of the Republic requires it.,
to as fearlessly exercise the power to unmake
as 10 make.
Re5olyed. That while the necessary burdens
of taxation are greater than ever before. we
require the most rigid economy in the admin
istratiOn of the affairs, both of the nation and
of the state vet we also know that the
strength of the nation is in the national faith;
that the loyal millions Of this land were in
earnest when they declared that they would
put down the rebellion at 1chdtever cost; and
they will never consent to repudiate the debt
which was incurred to meet that cost.
ReSoiped. That the thanks of the Nation
are due to Hon. z. NJ. Stanton, for the pre-
eminent ability and patriotism he has dis
played ia the discharge of his official duties
as Secretary of War, i'm organizing and sup
porting our armies through the late struggle
for the maintenance of our nationality, as
well as for the consistent fidelity he has shown
in adhering to the principles which were VIM
Dictated by the overthrow of the rebellion !;
also TO Gen. Philip III. Sheridan. who has
won new title to the affections of the people
by the proofs he has given in his admiuistra-
tlon as commander in the 5th Mliiaay Dis
trict that he is not alone brave and dashing
soldier, but staunch friend and fearless sup
porter of justice aud equal rights.
ReSolged, That the earnest and patriotic
letter OF remOnstrance addressed by Gen.
Grant TO the President in relation to Gen.
Sheridan's removal and also his recent order
prohibiting the restoration to office of men
IeiHoFeu 10y Ine MILITARY commanders n lhe
South for dislOyalty, meet with our warmest
appreciation, and afford Unmislakabe evil
dence that the man who stands foremost for
services rendered in the field in putting
down armed rebellion, is in hearty accord
with the reconstruction measures of Congress.
RESOLVED, That James r. DoOlittle, United
States Senator from this State, has grossly
misrepresented the people of Wisconsin in
the cOunseis of The nation, and has shown
himself regardless of their wishes by wholly
ignoring their repeated request to resign.
RESOLVED, That we renew the expression of
our gratitude to the heroic soldiers of the
Republic, by whose patriotism. fortitude, and
valor the Nations life was defended and the
supremacy of its flag triumphantly asserted,
and we again pledge to them ana To the Wild
ows and orphans of those who died in the
service of their country, our sympathies and
substantial supDort.