The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-29
The War rreetinx in Chicago.

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made an able speech. Among other things, in
reference to the question of parties in the present
crisis he said
ut ia great contest, one that is going to tax
all wealth and power of mind, and we cannot at
ford to waste time in wFangling. In the late plot.
zeal campaign there n division OF the people.
The majority made their man the organ OF the
great sovereign people of the United States, and
now he demands and has a right to demand, that
the people stand with him to support the Govern
ment, ana he has not made his call in vain cheersl
great political party all through the North, his
opponents, have with unanImlty responded they
Fare entering the army and engaging IN the contest
with lnagnanimity--a noble spectacle. We had
right 10 expect it, for when the country is in peril
they should stand by the Government. And the
party of Mr. Lincoln should show the some mag
nanimity. The question now is not what party
man belongs TO, but is he capable, is he honest.
The Government leans and can lean nowhere else
than upon the great people, for 1t is called on itself
to put down treason now and forever not with
mealy words, but with power and force
U. S. Dist Atty. Larred made speech that was
received with much applause He thus referred
to the duty of unity of action among all the friends
of the Union
After all, the great battle is to be fought here
at hone not ny the armies in the field, but by the
millions who send them forth You may have the
most powerful armies and the best OF leaders, but
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compromise, all will tail. Theirs is the duty to
bear the banner in the smoke of the battle, but
yours is to back them up with pubic sentiment
like an avalanche; you have got to sustain them.
Mr.. Larned referred to the treason sentiment at
home, the specious Gail for peace, on account of
trade to avoid shedding blood Our fathers fought
seven long years and founded our institutions, re
we so base and cowardiy as to let their bequest
perish i'll our hands Cries of never, never.-
The speRker eferred to the tervid and patriotic
appeal of Prentice TO the people of Kentucky, quo
ting part, torclbly showing the valve OF the Amer
can Union. And are we, men OF Illinois, to letour
light as a people go out in darkness? =
Hon. Thos. Hoyne late Democratic Collector at
Chicago made speech.
He deprecated all and any party prejudice
There was more party. The man who will now
talk OF party platforms would, like Nero, fiddle
while Rome was burning. tremendous cheering J
If man cannot do without q platform in this war,
will recommend TO him one that Of Mr.. Crit
tenden--reading the recent resolution presented
by Mr.. G., ana passed at the late session OF Con
gress The speaker thought that all loyal citizens
North and South sho pld define their POSITION
This great struggle has uses we had better learn.
1t is lime we dispense with hOt-hOuse politicians
and causes who have brought on US all our troub.
les. And it, this Government is established, let
IL be in the spirit in which it was founded, with
every provision intact. Slavery may do well to
talk about in Inc abstract, but it should be kept
out of politics. Let God take care of slavery
den must obey the laws
Our old fellow citizen, John V. Aver was called
out and made u strong war speech. He was in
favor of thorough and active prosecution of the
war. He deprecated all exhibition of party teel-
ing party prejudice.
The following Resolutions were presented by
the Committee appointed for that purp ose, and af
ter candid and fair discussion were unanimously
adopted:
Resoioed That it is the duty OF every individual
to constantly recur to the nature of the contest in
which we are engaged, lest in the rush and pres
ure of events the issues involved be overlooked
or forgotten. This Is not war OF the North against
the South nor tor the abolition of the institution
of1slavery nor is this war for wrestling from any
section of the country its constitutional rights No
The contest is for the suppression of rebellion
against the government, and for the continued
unity of the nation by the overthrow and punish
ment OF the traitors. 1t is to determine whether
treason in this Republic is stronger than the laws
whether our history as united people has been
written whether our government can maintain
itself against the assaults of men of unholy ambi.
ton who seek to dismeTlber it and rise to power
upon the ruins of their country.
I2eSolged, That all should distinctly understand
| that peace can only be secured by success in the
| field ur by ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the country the
only alternative is peace fraught with disgrace,
misfortune aud ruin, or war, the last argument of
kings. Though war Is disastrous, yet there are
worse evils nations than those inflicted by land
this Is Il war Wnch CANNOT % avoided by pu6lllaul-
nous consuls, without bringing them upon A
peace secured by dishOnor is not only followed by
| loss of territory and honorable consequence, but
is succeeded by speedy renewal Of hostilities to
to avenge humbled pride or to enforce the exac-
| lions of naughty and imperlous spirit, rendered
dnubly grasping and iii perious by impunity-
Therefore let every citizen realize that the sup
of this rebellion is necessity; that it can
only be crushed by military power; that the con
| flict can only be determined by the inexorable
logic of events that the quick way is the true way
and the undaunted spirit the true spirit TO which
it should be waged.
| Resolred, That the cause of the Government is
the cause OF our common country and of the whole
people North and South; that in the words of the
lamen ted Douglas, THE preservation of the Gov
ernment is paramount to all other political ques
tons that all political parties ceased to exist nd
were merged into one common organization for
public defence, when treason first lifted its armed
and defiant head against the Government,
''And from its horrid hair
Shook pestilence and war;"
that until it is crushed other political organiza
ton can exist, and he who fails to recognize and
COMPREHEND this truth is either criminally blind
to passing events and the philosophy which they
teach, traitor in open or secret sympathy with
treason, and at no distant day, if waged in this
spirit, insist it shall be, the angel of peace
shall return unto all radiant with concord and
union ana prosperous and glorious future.
ReS0iUed That sacrifices required of us not
only a government, but as people the rebel
lion must be crushed at the expense of the people
the payment of taxes is not the extent of the aid
we are TO render; personal effort is also required
at home or in the field. Opinion is powerful
agent in this controversy, and that must be on the
side OF the Government. Those who devote their
lives perform their whole duty those who remain
must provide for the families of volunteers requir-
ing assistance and also Tor the organization and
equipment of military companies required for the
public service Or for defence We can
neither expect victory nor deserve it unless we
fully recognize and act upon the broad rule Of duty
here indicated, therefore let us here and now de-
cree victory by resolving to make the most gener-
sacrifices.
ReSofocd, That the Common Council be request
ed Ia levy tax of one mill the dollar for the
purpose of aiding The formation and equipment
OF volunteer companies, in accordance with the |
special law OF the las5 ssiOI o.! The Legisa ule.
Res0ircd That iii the opinion Of this meeting the
prompt payment of ali obligations incLrred by the
state i'll ala of the general Government for the
prosecution of the war is matter of vital import
ance in maintaining the high standard of patriot
ism which our State has heretofore exhibited and
we would therefore respectfully III ge upon the Tx |
ecutive officer OF the State the necessity of prompt
action III this direction.
Sheriff Hessng offered the following resolutions |
Resoiced, That in the opinion of this meeting, |
the loyal people Of the United States have ceased |
to have confidence in the head of the War Depart
ment.
Resoiced, That the chairman OF this meeting ap-
point committee Of three TO circulate petition
for the removal from Office Of Simon Cameron.
S. 5. Hays, Esq., spoke to those resolutions de-
preciating their passage For himself be had con
tdence i'll the President He himself would pre-
fer to see Mr.. Holt in Cameron's place. Cheers |
But he wished to nterpOse now nothing that SHOULD
weaken the confluence of the people. He would
propose q substitute:
ReSotUed, That we have confidence in Abraham
Lincoln, and believe he will do his whole duty in
the administration of the war.
The substitute was passed with tremendous
cheers.
From Western Observation-Disclosures at
HAWKS Nest.
Correspondence Of The Cincinnati Commercial.
CLARKsBURG, Va, Aug. 49,
We have beer in IL state OF expectation for a
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