Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-03-13
Our Principles.


The following resolutions declarative of
our principles as party were unanimous
ly adopted at the late Union Republican
State Convention
Resolred, That the Republi an Union Party of Wis
consin hereby declare bic adherence to
their former principles, rerm as their FIRST Ject
and cherished DESIRE the preservation of the Federal
Union; the maintenance the defense and Enforcement
inviolate of the constitution and laws the recon-
structeu Of the rebeous states and the restoration
thereof to permanent relations with all their sister
states speedily shall be consistent With the pub
lie welfare, that harmony and prosperity may lie
forever assured rigorous economy in the public ex
pendtures and the faithf full payment of the National
debit the aud protection of all law abiding class
and coos, in all their rights and privileges; the
jealous guardianship of the widows and orphans and
the manned survivors of those who fought in the ma
tons SERVICE land and sea; and the etornal per-
petuation of liberty, good order and the enlightened
increase Of the people.
Lesolred That, while we deplore the necessity
w .ch has compelled the House of Representatives 10
impeach Andrew johnson, President OF tho CDited
States the thanks of the nation due to the Hon
of Representatives for the prompt and energetic ac
ton by which they seek to vndicae the constitution
and laws of the country in bringing him before the
constitutional high court of impeachment
Resolved, That we have full confidence in the two
Houses of Congress- that in this crisis of public affairs
brought upon the country by the ambitious and WICK
cd acts of bold bad man, they will msintan ana
preserve invioate the constitution and laws, and vim
dictate their authority; and that the loyal people OF
this nation. who have saved the country from
the force and bloody assaults of the late rebellion
will sustain and support, aadif need be, with the
sword defend such action Of the national legislature
Resored That it is for the interest of the republic
that the disturbance of the public peace, created by
tho wanton acts of Andrew Johnson should De bro t
to speedy end, by bringing him to trial on the i'm
parchment the ends of justice will permit
Resoeed, That 10 addition to the great qualities as
a soldier displayed by General Grant and to the pre-
eminent services rendered by him in suppressng the
rebellion, he has shown capacity for civil affairs
and q statesmanlike comprehensiveness and breadth
Of intellect which point to him as the man above all
others fit and worthy in the present crisis to be cho-
President of the United States to restore peace,
order and harmony throughout the country to insure
the duo execution of the laws and to Introduce econ
omy and rcrenchment Of expenditures in all branch
cs of the public service. PSE fA
Resolred, That 1t is the duty of the Government OF
the United States TO protect its citizens whether ma
tive adopted while residing in foreign parts either
on business pleasure; and that it is the duty OF
Congress to take such action to authorize and re-
qure the President of the United States to demand
the instant release of any citizen of the United States
who is may be hereafter imprisoned or detaif-
ed by any foreign government under any pretehce
whatever, and who is not guilty of any crime COM
mitted in the country where he is so impr sOned or
detained, and to demand ample satisfaction in behalf
of such citizen.