The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
DDMOCRATIC SOLDIERS
REUNION +!
Enormous Gathering of
the Boys who Helped
Save the Union,
AND WHO ARE FOR TILOEM
AND HENDRICKS!
Speaking From a Dozen
Standsl
Introduction by Gov. Hendricks
Speeches by the Great Generals and
Governors Of the Union.
Introduction by Gov. Hendricks
Speeches by the Great Generals and
Governors Of the Union.
THE RESOLUTIONS.

in addition to the meagre telegram from
Indianapolis published last evening, as
furnished by the Republican Associated
Press, the following was sent last night
Of course it gives but a faint idea of the
of the great rally of Democrat
ic soldiers:
Speaking was had at three stands in the
state house grounds and other places out
side during the afternoon. At the priDci
pal stand Gov Hendricks presided and
spoke as follows:
Ladies and gentleman: You will be ad-
dressed by Gov. Palmer, of the state of
Illinois, and Gov. Curtin of the state of
Pennsylvania. For myself, have to ex-
press to the citizens of other states that are
present, and to the soldiers of other states a
most cordial welcome for your presence
upon this very interesting occasion. ZAP
plause. You from other states are in-
terested in the same questions that now so
profoundly occupy the attention ofthe3peo-
pie of Indiana. The people of Indiana have
decided that so far as it is within their
power we will have a purer governmen;
and will have greater economies 10 the ad
ministration of public Office Welcoming
the soldiers from other states, who are
here in very large numbers, as | know
who join with the soldiers Of Indiana upor
this occasion in asserting the doctrine thai
the war being over there shall be reunion
between the people Of the north and the
people OF the south, thus expressing yol
| faith in a permanent union Of the hearts
of the people under the forms OF the con
stitution. and your faith in the party o
government and enconomy OF admlnlstra
! ton, | welcome you upon this occasion t
the capital OF Indiana. My fellow citizen
now have the pleasure of INTRODUCING
Gov. Palmer of the state OF lllinois, wb
led some of the soldiers that are here il
the bloody scenes of the war and who wi
now address you. Applause.
The following were the principal SPEAK
ers: Gov Curtin, Gen. Farnsworth, Ger
McCandess, Gen John NJ Palmer, Ger
John E. Corse, Gen. Seigel, Gen. K.
Bragg, Gen. Fitzhugh Warren, Gen. Nj
Cleiian. Cows. Parker and Bigler.
The following resolutions we're adopted
WHEREAS The soldiers and sailors of the eonntr
irrespective If party, race or tionallty took
equally honorable and pat iotic part IN deferdil
and maintaining the integrity of the American I
public; and,
E WHEREAS, The results of the civil contest a
placed b yond all future controversy by the fund
: mental laws of the land; and.
| WHER AS. The Republican leaders, With disgra(
ful impudence and effrontery and in open dehan
| of truth arrogate TO themselves the credit of su
pressing the rebellion tnd maintaining the unio
and in open disregard OF truth nd justice denoun
all soldiers and sailors who refuse to subs cri
to their political opinions as sympathiZers with L
rebellion and fallhiess to the union cause; and,
| WHEREAS The leaders OF the party in power ha
endeavored by bitter partisan appeals to resind
the animosities of the war ami postpone the fl
enjoy ment of glorious peace; therefore be it
Res0tDed By the Democratic soldiers and sailo
e of the United States in convention assemb IL
That while fully recognizing the gallant achieN
ments of our armies and grateful to Almighty G.
for the victory of the union cause, we do hereby
the interests OF harmony and fellowship betwe
j the states and in the name of our comrades W
j died to secure these national blessing, offer
earnest and solemn protest against all attempts
revive the hatred and prejudices engendered by
| civil strfe.
ResolUed That now, as during the period VIII
a the war progress. in which the question "
& finally and irrevocaby settled, pronounce
"a doct rtne of the right of secession false here
o without foundation OF right In our system of gC
c ernment destructive alike of the best interests
: the south and north, and while we firm in @
q resolve to preserve the integrity of the nation
v government, as settled by the stern arbtraments
. | the sword, We as soldiers who were engaged
" honor lble warfare, we recognize the galantry w
/ which those lately in arms against us sought
- now, Stree they have accepted the results of
~ war and recognized their obligations to
Unit States-not to the policy OF the
publican party. which permits the unlawful pll
dering of the south an6 seeks TO perpetuate s.
tionai prejudices in order to continue itself
q power.
izen OF the country, without regard TO race co
I'd should be protected In the fun enjoyment OF S
e. frage, we denounce the efforts of the adminisi
tion to control the elections of certain sta es of
Z. union by tn, aid OF The army as dangerous mo
le ton upon the rights of the people, unwarranted
lv law and showing determination upon the part
!, the Republican party to carry the coming and pl
~ idential elec ion by force and fraud.
ReSot0ed, That We re- urn thanks to the last ho
OF representatives Tor the passage OF the bill eqt
iZing the buunties Of soldiers and sailors OF
union. and We denounce the Republican senate
Il defeating the measure.
ia Resolued, That the hope of the industry of the
- ton, now prost ated by the infamous legislation
oi the Republican party, whereby the people b
o. been robbed of just cumpensa ion for labor. .depe
upon the success Uf the Democratic party, VIII
/, alone can restore confidence to the masses, and
30 sure to labor fair remuneration for honest work
to Resotged Tpat In the wides pread pl lostituiiol
= of official dignity, in the debauchery anc corrupt
r of the civil service reign OF the iniquitous
on thieving administrations of all the south, ,lnthe
taken and ruinous leFislation on the finance, an
the consequent depression OF commerce and int
tries we do hot recognize signs OF revlying wei
or the legitimate, wholesome and honest fruits
the war.
ResotUed, That in the name of patriotism an
'er insure the pursuits of peace and healthier ton
Ith public morals, We do hereby demand a change
ha administ ration thai change of policy may res
Do and to this end we invite the cooperation Of
without gard to past party ties, who think
crisis has come when just legislation and vigt
public life can alone brig era of wise, peae
Il government.
'h- RssoIUed. That the assumption that the u
rs, was saved by party and no by the whole pee
"A irrespective OF party, IL false, slanderons and
pari tic: that it dscredits the living disho
the dead, and we solemnly reprobate the assu
tion.
. Resolued That in S. j. Tiden and T. A.
ne. surance in ther public career OF a viii and wa
on redeem The country from the control OF ring
- prosecute plan of civil service r form, and W
'ci hereby pledge them our hearty and undivided
port
Congratulatory telegrams were I
from Abraham S. Hewitt, Chairman
r. the National Democratic Executive {
- ~, mittee, from Hon. Durbin Ward ,of Ohio,