New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1861-09-13
RESOLUTIONS OF THE PEOPLES
CONVENTION.

RESOLUTIONS OF THE PEOPLES
CONVENTION.
Below, we publish the platform and
resolutions of the peoples Union Con-
vention, adopted at Des Moines Aug.
Goth, 1851. They are broad enough
in their scope, comprehensive enough'in
their objects, patriotic enough their
purposes to enlist the action and CO.,
operation of every we'll wisher of our
government, as framed by the Patriot
Fathers of the Revolution. Of the
candidates we know only Mr.. Noble,
whom to know is to endorse.
Whereas, In the eauseess and fearful ef-
fort now being made by the revolted States
to destroy the Government of this Union, all
former party issues have lost their vitality,
and ceased to be practical, and .s
Whereas, From the necessity of our con-
dtion as Government and Nation, there
can be but one issue possible or desirable
that of the unconditional maintenance of the
Union, at whatever cost of blood and treas
ure: therefore,
Be it RESOLVED by this Contention, That we
deeply deprscate the further division of our
people upon effete political issues, and ask
all parties in Iowa, of whatever political an
toooJorfS to ,n:, ~, -, lo,Io blo of%or,v,t
to make our entire people unit in support
of the Patriot Platform-the Union-the
Constitution, and the enforcement of the
laws. ... ..r
Resolved, That the present deplorable civil
war has been forced upon the country by the
disunionists of the Southern States, now IN
arms against the constitutional Government.
That in this national emergency it is the du-
ty of the whole country to prosecute this war
with vigor and energy that it may be brought
to speedy termination and the re-establish-
ment of the laws; and to that end we approve
ofthe acts Of Congress in appropriating mon
ey and the raising of men, passed at the ex-
traordnary session, in July, 1861.
Resolved, That this war is not waged on
the part of the North in any spirit Of cp-
preston, or for any purpose of conquest or
subjugation, for the purpose Of overthrowing
or interfering with the rights or established
institutions of those States, now in rebellion
against the Constitution and laws, but to
maintain the supremacy Of the Constitution,
and preserve the Urion with all the dignity,
equality, and rights of the several States I'M
impaired
Resolved, That we ask all men of all par
ties who wish to preserve this Government
and to make this war short, sharp and deci-
sive, to demand that all mere partizan con-
sidsrations shall, for the time being, be dis
regarded; and that the preservation Of our
Government and country-ot the Constitu-
ton and the Union shall be the sole objects
of the Administration and all its authority.
Resolved, That it is the duty Of our pres
ent rulers to call to the command of its arm
les, and to all other ofEses whether civil or
military; those only who are known to be 10y
al, efficient, capable and honest regardless
Of party considerations, and the claims Of
private and personal friendship.
Resolved, That the measures of the pres
ent National Administration for the protec-
ton of the Capital, the enforcement of the
laws, the preservation of the Government,
and the perpetuity of the Union, meets the
hearty approval Of this Convention, and that
we will sustain the Administration in oil
proper efforts to vindicate the honor of the
National Flag. . .s ~.
Resolved. That we approve of the acts of
the late Extraordinary Session ofthe Gener-
al Assembly of this State ia providing am
pie means to assist the General Government
in arming and equipping the volunteer fore.
es ofthis State. u
Resolved, That our representatives in Con-
gress be requested to exert their influence at
the next session of the National Legislature
to equalize the tax to be levied upon the
real estate Of the several States Of the Union
Resolutions adopted. b.
Resolved, That in the latc Stephen A.
Douglas we recognize the true patriot and en-
lightened Statesman, who loved his country
more than party; that we deplore his death
as great national calamity, and that we ca
derse and adopt the sentiments Of his last
speech: delivered in Chicago on the first Of
May, 1861, and commend it to the atten-
ton ofall true patriots @ FL
Clasgett chairman on resolutions, offered
the following resolution:
Resolced. That when the people Of the Sc
ceded States now in revolt against the Federal