The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-30
REsOLUTIONs.
Passed by the Republican State
at Des Moincs July 23d, 1862.

PasScd by the Republlcan state Convention
at Des Moincs July 23d, 1862.
We, the Delegates of the Republican party of Iowa,
assembled to declare anew our political belief and
present to the People abe following Articles Of
Faith A
/. That the Constitution orthe United States is the
Fundamental Law Of the land that IL was adopted
by Fathers to establish Justice and secure the
blessings Of Liberty to themselves and their posterty
that in accordance with the forms prescribed by that
instrument and by the laws of Congress, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN was elected by the voluntary SURFACES of the
people as the Chief Magistrate Of the United States
for the term of ou years that before he had taken
the oath Of office exercised any of the powers with
which he had been clothed certain States of fhe I'M
ion passed ordinances Of Secession assuming thereby
to be no longer part of, subject to the laws of
the United states that afterwards they organ.
ICED separate Confederation, proclaimed their in
dependence of and hostility to the Federal Govern
ment end from that time to the present have waged
cause less merciess and barbarous warfare against
the Republic to which they owe perpetual gratitude
D That for the maintenance OF the Government In
this the hour of its peril IL Is the duty ofevery c-
TO devote time, labor, property life that we,
citizens, publicly pledge al Of our energies and sub
stance should they be needed, for the Governmental
defense. B. = - y
g. That we have undminished confidence in the
President Of the United States that he faithful to
his pledges is honest and determined in his purpose
to crush the rebellion and maintain the Union OF the
States, and that we earnestly endorse the action CT
our Represents tives In Congress in aiding to pass
laws for the Abolition of Slavery in the District Of Co.
lumbia; for the perpetuation of Freedom in all the
Territories of the Republic for the ConGsc aten of
the property of Rebels and clothing the President
with authority to use the slaves of Traitors for all
military purposes sEeIssa
L. That we abhor all sympathixers with secession
who, to cover fherrreasonabe sentiments, raise the
cry OF Abotionisms but that on the contrary win
honor any loyal citizen, whatever may have been his
former political associations, who will sustain with
all his power the struggle Of Democratic Republican.
ism against Tratorous Aristocracy North or South.
3. That extending hearty welcome to those who
are present with us In this Convention who havefet
the so-called Democratic party we invite an loyal
citizens regardless Of former political associations,
and who are In favor of giving the National Adminis
traton their honest support. to cooperate with
and we commend tn all such the patriotic words of
the lamented Douglas, who said "There is only two
sides to this question. Every man must be for the
United States or against 1t. There can be neutral
ity In this war-only patriots or traitors"
g. That we reterate the demand for an economical
administration Of our National and State Govern
ments, and for punishment of fraudulent contrac-
tors and plunderers Of the public treasury.
z. That the valor Of our soldiers and sailors and
especially those of our State on every battle
field to which they have been called, has earned for
them our lasting gratitude, and CONNIE ded them
selves and their families to our practical sympathy
and aid.
s. That the State of Iowa willpromptiy furnish its
quota OF the troops called for by the recent
ton Of the President, and any additional nnntter
achich the public serrice may require.
.. That the voluntary enlistment OF our adopted
citizens, in the army and navy and their tried vator
on our battle fields, have demonstrated the warmth
VI neir PaHio'isH anuHn appreciation OF nDerty ana
good government which have earned for them the
proud name of American citizens and soldiers and
that we as Convention, recommend to the Congress
OF the United States to so amend the Naturalization
Laws as to give all the rights of such citizenship to
them. ...r-t e ~ tI,fr Bass
TO- That as the citizens Of lryal State whose pat
riotism, both at home and upon foreign battle
has spoken for itself earnestly appeal to the In.
cumbents of the Legislative and Executive Depart.
ments of the Government to use every legitimate
means In their possession to crush the Rebellion and
II as last measure for the preservation of the Re-
public, IL shall become necessary blot the in.
sttution of Slavery Fl ON the soil Of every State
will say Amen letting the consequences fall upon the
wicked authors of the War, and leaving the final Is
sue with God! p He.' = EHaES Gut h3tfE