The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-06-02
KEOKUK IOWA MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1869.

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against the best Government which God
has yet given to the world; that our vast
army now in the field is to be looked up
on asa great police force. organized to
carry into effect the Constitution and
laws, which insurgents, in common with
other citizens, h. eaordaincd by lkeir own
voluntary acts, anl which they are bound
BY honor and os h aud conscience to res
pect and obey, 80 that the strictest ad-
vocates Of peace may bear part in this
deadly struggle for the life of the Govern
ment.
Resolved, Fourth--that while we have
been utterly shocked at the deep depra-
ylty Of the men who have framed and
matured this rebellion, and who are now
clad in arms, manifested in words c.d
deeds, there is another class found in the
loyal States who lfavc c~cited still deep
cr loatbing, some in Cot gress, some in
high civil life, and some in the ordinary
walks Of business, who never utter man
ly thought or opinion in favor Of the
Government, but they follow it by way Of
comment, by two or three smooth apollo
gies for Southern insurrectionists, present
ing the difference between an open and
avowsd enemy in the field and q secret
and lhvidious foe in the bosom of our
own family.
Resolved, Fifth-That, 10 cur opinion,
this wholesale insurrectionary movement
can be traced to one primoriial root and
one only-African Slavery, the love Of it,
and determination 10 make it perpetual;
and while we look upon this war as hav.
ingone grand object in view, the restora-
tion Of the Union, by crushing out the
last living and u anifested fbrc of fcJcl-
lion, We hold that everything, the insti
tuition Of slavery, If need be, must be
made to bend 10 this great purpose, and
while, under the influence of humanity
and christian benevolence, we may com
misesate the condition Of the ruined reb-
els once in fraternity with ourselves. but
now---should the case occur-despoilcd
of oil that makes the world dear to them,
we must be, at the same time constrained
TO feel that the retribution has been self
inflicted, and must add-Fiat tustiftg-
ru0f colwm.
Resolved, Sixth-That we have great
in Abraham Lincoln. President
OF the United States, and his Cabinet,
aud in the commanders Of oer armies ard
our navy, and the valiant men Of this
prosecuting holy warfare IN
der their banners and whlewe bless God
that he has stood by them and cheered
them on In what, we trust, will ever stand
as the darkest days of our country's hu-
and crowned them with many
signal victories, knowing that ultimate
success is with God alone, We will ever
pray that the last sad note of anarchy and
misrule may soon die away. and the old
Dag Of our country, radiant with stripes
and brilliant with stars, may again wave
over great, undivided and happy peo-
pie.
Resolved, Serenth-That We here, in
leep humility for our sins and the sins Of
The nation, and in heartfelt devotion, lay
ourselves with all We are and have on the |
altar of God and our country. and we
hesitate not to pledge the churches and
Christian people i der our care IS ready
o join with rs i tho same fervont sym
oathics and units rayers that onr rulers
n the Cabinet, AID our commanders in
he field and on the waters, and the brave
nsn under their leadership, may take
courage, under the assurance that the
presb5 5terian Church Of the United States
ire with them, in heart and hand-in life |
md effort-in this fearful, existing con-
lict.
Resolved, Finally, That copy of these
resolutions, signed BY the officers Of the |
General Assembly. be forwarded to his
,xcelIency, Abraham Lincoln, President
If the United States, accompanied by the
olloSiDg respectful letter;
To the President Of tie E,rited States:
The General Assembly Of the -Presby-
erian Church, holding its annual session
d the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, IN trans
aitting tho accompanying resolutions, beg |
cave most respectfully to express in .
1ore personal manner the sentiments Of
,ur Church ia reference to yourself and
he great issues with which you are called
70 deal. Ii is with no desire TO bring d |
mere tribute Of Hattsry, when we assure
yeu, Heaossble SiT, Of the affection and
confidence of our Church. Since the day
IF your Inauguration, the thousands Of
,ur membership have followed you
NTH unoeasisg prayer, beseeching the
;hrone Of Heaven on your behalf. In our
great Churci, G ,urts, in our lesser adju-
in our weekly assemblages, In
,he house Of God, 1t our family altars 10
he amer place Of prayer, you have been
he: burden cf our petitions and when
He hook IT the history Of your Administfs-
ion hitherto, and ct the wonderful way