The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-25

hetd anu In Dattle. subsequently the
Fourth Cavalry joined us in the field, and
has done and is doing distinguished SER
vice. Their gallant associates from sur
rounding States, viii accord to the troops
of Iowa unsullied honors. Their kindred
and country will honor themselves by a
cordial and glorious welcome when they
return from the war.
But Iowa can only share the henors
due to the Army Of the South West.
| have commanded many OF the gallant
soma that rallied at the first call, from
most OF the States and Territories Of the
Northwest. The enterprise of the peo-
pie, 20 successful in the development Of
this section Of our country is transferred
and rendered illustrious, by their valor
and victories in the field. No. nation
ever honored Drawer, better soldiers, and
no wsreyer displayed such vast evolu-
tions, and in the time 30 many bloody
conflicts Honors to their Generals are
due TO these commands, and will inspire
new energy and excite more earnest ef-
forts in the progress of our arms.
While your soldiers are struggling in
the field, they look with pride and pleas.
ure al avory manifestation Of united ef
fort, 10 support them at home. ] am
glad to see this manifested in your pro-
ceedings. and in your communication to
me. Men Of oil political parties. with
some Of whom in former days, have diff
fered and violently con,ended, unite cor
daily in this tender of distinguished hon
ors. II, in the history of the world. men
should rise above their former conflicts
and prejudices. this is the time and ccea-
sion. A great naiion--our great nation
for centuries laboring to establish free
institutions in the world, is suddenly
threatened with defeat, anarchy and des-
olation. IT, at such time, We could not
relinquish personal and party prejadices,
VIC should despiso ourselves, and posteri-
ty should scorn to honor our memory
There is but one issue now before us.
War extinguishes all others, and / am
pfond Of my home because ittbus casts off
old controversies, and cordially expresses
a unanimous sympathy for our cause aud
our country Iowa is intensely loyal,
The power of representative govern
ment to maintain war 10 final success,
has been doubted. Impaiience. .ljSttu.t
md depunciation may be anticipated; bar
fortltude, patience and perseverance, must
be invoked to prevent despair and dis
grace. We must display unity in coun-
,ils rs we'll as unity of force. Detraction
md aninosity recently manifested among
commanders, trust are only emanations
If anger Or disappointment, easily correct
ID BY the proper military discipline. 1t
must be crushed out or our army will be
iemoralized. Discussion and clamor only
excite the hot bed Of garrison gossip and
camp rumors, always prolific in romance
and error. The great evo-
utions Of our forces and the positions of
Generals are controlled by the President.
oi War, and General command
ing. T6is Trinity must act Is = unit
the men filing these places
ire worthy of the confidence of the whole
country including the army. I
II there be among the subordinate
including myself, those who are
,n6t for their positions, invoke and ex
pect prompt removal, and the public may
est tho matter with those whose position
yives them power to determine iacts.
Silence and secrecy arc essential elc-
ncnts Of military power. and the press
md people should participate in efforts to
maintain these and all other means Of sue
,ess. The existence of war involves cv-
,ry member Of society in new obligations
ind duties. The liberty Of the people SO
enjoyed in time of peace in .
'epubiican government, must for the res
,oration Of peace be restrained in time Of
var. While your brothers and sons are
n your armies, you must cooperate, en-
courage and support them by combina-
ions and consistent strategy At home.
The State has right to command all
Is men and money to maintain iss I'M /
! - L. GA