The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1862-07-31

eminent, and from that time to the pres.
eut have waged causeless, merciless, and
barbarous warfare against the Republic
to which they owe perpetual gratitude
and allegiance Z .
2. That for the maintenance Of the
Government in this the hour of its peril,
it is the duty of every citizen to devote
time, labor. property, life; that we, as
the presentatives Of an organized asso-'
citation of citizens, publicly pledge all of
our energies and substance, shoul ID they
be needed, for the Governmental defense.
Sd. That We have undiminished con-
fidenceiin the President of the Uuited
States, that no is faithful to his pledges,
is honest and determined 10 his purposes
to crush the rebellion aud maintain the
Union of the Slater, and that We earn
estly endorse the action of our Represcn.
tatives in Congress in aiding to pass
laws for the Abolition of Slavery in the
District Of Columbia; for the perpetual
ton of Freedom in all the Territories of
the Republic; for the confscation of the
property Of Rebels; and clothing the
President With authority to use the slaves
of Traitors for ~ military purposes.
1. That We abhor all sympathizers
with secession who, to cover their trea-
sonable sentiments, raise the cry of Abo.
litionism; but that on the contrary we
will honor any loyal citizen, whatever
may have been his former political asso.
Citations, who will sustain with all his
power the struggle of Democratic Re.
publlcanism against Traitorous Aristoc.
racy, North or South.
iose mo ds fs aseas hss'a 9y vecons
Convention who have lef, the so called
Democratic party, VIC invite all loyal cit
liens, regardless Of former political asso.
Citations, and who are in favor of giving
the National Administration their honest
support, to co operate with US, and We
commend to all such the patriotic words
of the lamcnted Douglas, who said :
There is only two sides to this ques-
tioo. Every man must be for the Init
ed States or against it. There can be
no neutrality in this war-onIy patriots
or traitors.'
6. That we reiterate the demand for an
economical administration of our Nation
al and State Governments, and for pun
lshnIcnt of fraudulent contractors and
pundcrers Of the public treasury.
!. That the valur of our soldiers and
sailors, and especially those of our own
State, on every battle field to which they
have been called, has earned for them
our lasting gratitude, and commended
themselves and their families to our prac-
tical sympathy and aid.
s. That the State of Iowa will prompt
ly furnish its quota of the troops called
fer by the recent Proclamation of the
President, and any adol,tioaal number
uhich the pnblic servtce mny require.
.. That the voluntary enlistment of
our adopted citizens, in the army and
navy, aud their tried valor on our battle.
fields, have demonstrated the warmth of
their patriotism aud an appreciation of
liberty and good government which have
earheu ior theh the proud name OF Amer
lean citizens and soldiers.
III. That as the citizens of a loyal
State whose PATRIOTISM, both at home
aud upon foreign battle fields, has spoken
Tor itself, we earncstI " appeal to the in.
cumbents Of the Legislative and Execu-
tive Departments Of the Government to
use every legitimate means in their pos
session to crush the Rebellion, aud if, as
a last measure for the preservation of the
Republic, it Shall bee me necessary to
blot out the Institution of Slavery from
the soil Of every State, we will say Amen.
letting the consequences fall upon the
wicked authors of the War, and leaving
the final issue with God
ofthe Lutheran sy nod of Iowa.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the Lutheran SYNOD at its late