The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Sr Lofffs. Nav 6. 1869.

OF Lolisy oIhy ", ioo-.
1t is subject of regret to witness, in
the North, the partisan strife Which now
exists in the loyal States upon subjects
and issues which it were better for the
country if not discussed with so much
ardor and warmth. Let us bear in mind
that there are FIVE hundred thousand Of
our fellow citizens in the field enduring
all the sacrifices, even Of health and life,
Tor the great purpose Of restoring the
Union Is given us by our ioreiathers, and
of crushing one Of the most wicked re-
bellions that history records. This mo.
.mentous work, which over-rides every
other consideration, should make us
unit---a people moved by but one motive
without division or dissension. but
moving on in one solid phalanx, like the |
columns Of our noble army, 10 the accom-
pllshment of one great object, the result
OF which is 50 ansiously sought for by
every good patriot la the land
10 the army. political discussions are
not thought Of, nor partisan preferences
ever expressed. They are one in opinion
and sentiment, and it is highly gratifying
to witness the unanimity Of feeling per-
vading the camps. 1t is enough for them
to know that they are there for one OBJ.
Ject and purpose, and that is to pu, down
this rebellion and restore the country.
for which they are now sacrificing home,
the society of family and friends, the
comforts OF life, and many have already
surrendered-and the survivors are now
ready and willing to surrender-life it.
self, to secure this boou. Who. then,
can make larger bestowment to his coup-
try A man may give all he is worth.
however rich in means, and remain Mt
home out Of harms way. and yet he has
done nothing when compared to those
who have irretrieyably lost health, limb,
or have lain down their lives UPON the
battle-plain. Let all good citizens for
bear the discussion of minor issues mill
this great work shall have been accom-.
phshed, and settle vexed questions after
wards. The men in the field will not
only take no interest in these disputes.
heated up to the temperature of rancor
and spite. but rather feel discouraged to
Ind that those at home are wrangiine
about issues which, after all. they have /,
settle with their arms and with thei,
blood. What will he measures s,enuons
y advocated On the uue hand and as bit
terly opposed on the other, be worth. pro
slded The Union is not saved
Capt. MckinRy is in this city, ane
came thus far with the view to the .a
lustment Of some business, and then !,
proceed to the main army. AS that !
now in Arkansas, and en- route for Mem
PMS doubtless, he has been persuaded s,
bis friends to remain here for few week
longer, in order that his health may b
further restored, aud an extension Of hi
Through has been procured for that pur
pose Messrs. Rentgen and Lowrie ar
also here, beside many other familiar "a
ees. so that sometimes think that Kee
luk has sent her people hithesward.
\ letter from Col. Rnssey, receive
the other day, spoke Of his adyanc
with the main army, and one in the DIN
oeraf Of this city, published to-day, co,
hrms this. besides giving another lite,
which will be gratifying to his friend
which is, that his regiment are about
procure costly sword to present to Il
brave Colonel, in testimony Of the hiQ
regard in which he is held by his men.
= question is being mooted BY 10y
men Of this State as to the propriety
permitting that spawn Of rebels who, aft
warning against the government and Il
best interest Of the State, and after dol,
AZ the mischief and committing all II
murders they are able. have given the,
seSes ~ ard are ou!y prevented fro
Sdoing other acts of brutality and pira
from fear. to vote at the coming electio
Some think they ought not to vote durir
the c0ntiAuan c3 Of the febell;on wh;
Others think they should be forey
debarred from the privilege. Justic
patriotism, policy. ali combine in favor
the last, except those who have mole,
voless bean compelled to take up arm
aod 4 - pot sure that even these are e
titled, for he Who has not the noble a