The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-08-16
~ REVOLUTIONS.
Passed by the Republican State Convention
at Des Mones July 23d, 1869.

we the Delegates of the Republican party OF Iowa
assembled to declare ane W our political belief and
to select candidates for important official positions
present to the People the following Articles Of
Faith:
Fundamental Law of the land; that It was adopted
by our Fathers to establish Justice and secure the
blessings of Liberty to themselves and their poserty;
that in accordance with the forms prescribed by
instrument and by the laws Of Congress; A ABRAHAM
LINCOLN elected by the voluntary OF the
people as the Chief Magistrate Of the Unted States
for the term of fou years that before he had take
the oath Of office exercised any Of the powers with
which he had been clothed certain States OF
Ion passed ordinances OF Secession assuming thereby
to be no longer part OF, subject the laws Of
the United states that afterwards they organ.
sed separate Confederation, proclaimed their In
dependence of and hostility to the Federal Govern
ment md from that time to the present have waged
causeless merciless and arbarous warfare against
the Republic to which they owe perpetual gratitude
and allegiance.
Q. That for the maintenance of the Government in
this the hour Of its peril 1t Is the duty OF every ci
the representatives OF an organized association of
citizens, publicly pledge all of our energies and SUBJ
stance, should they be needed, for the Governmental
defense.
8. That we have undimnished confidence in the
President OF the United States. that he is faithful to
his pledges Is honest and determined in his purpose
to crush the rebellion and maintain the Union Of the
States, and that earnestly endorse the action Of
our Representatives In Congress I'm aiding to pass
laws for the Abolition Of Slavery in the District Of Co.
umbia; for the perpetuation OF Freedom In ali the
Territories Of the Republic for the Confscatisn of
the property Of Rebels; and clothing the President
with authority to use the slaves of Traitors for all
military purposes.
4. That we abhor all sympathizers with secession
who, to their reasonable sentiments raise the
cry Of Abolitionism but that the contrary we win
honor any loyal citizen, whatever may have been his
former political associations, who win sustain with
all his power the struggle Of Democratic Republican
ism against Traitorous Aristoeracy North or South
b. That extending a hearty welcome to those who
are present with US In this Convention who have LEFT
the so-caed Democratic party, We invite all loyal
citizens, regardless OF former political
and who In favor Of giving the National Admins
rs;'on their honest support to ,o.operate with u.s.
the lamented Douglas, who said: "There Is only two
sides to this question. Every must be for the
United States against Ii. There be no neutral
ity In this " ar--only patriots or traitors
Q. That we reiterate 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.
I. That the valor OF our soldiers and sailors, and
especially those of own State on every battle
field to which they have been called has earned for
themOur lasting gratitude, and conmen ded them
selves and their families to practical sympathy
and aid.
g. That the State OF Iowa win promptly furnish its
quota Of the troops called for by the proclama
ton OF the President, and any additional number
schtch TIE DHbfic service may rs9ufre.
Q. That the voluntary enlistment OF our adopted
citizens in the army and navy and their tried valor
on our battle-aeids, have demonstrated the warmth
OF their patriotism and appreciation OF liberty and
good governments which have earned for them the
proud name of American citizens and soldiers, and
that we as q ConVention recommend TO the Congress
Of the United States to amend the Naturalization
Laws as to give all the rights Of SUCH citizenship to
them.
10. That as the citizens Of l,yal State whose pat
rotism both at home and upon foreign battle fields
has spoken for ITSELF we earnestly appeal to the in
cumbeDts Of the Legislative and Executive Depart
ments Of the Government to use every Legitimate
means In their possession to crush the Rebellion and
IT. as last measure for the preservation OF the Re-
public IL shall become necessary blot out the in
stitution Of Slavery nom the soil Of every State we
will say Amen lettingthe consequences fall upon the
wicked Authors of the War, and leaving the final is
sue with God