The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-16

" Tno notice VnlCn called the Convention to-
gether embraced this languages: Gan citissns
who are heartily and honestlg in favor Of sup.
porting the National Administration in al ef-
forts to speedily and efectually suppress the
rebellion, are invited 70 cooperate with u.s."
With this language Of the call was more
than pleased, for it gave evidence of that sx-
allied spirit Of patriotism which alone can save
our beloved country from the great perils
which now threaten it. 1t manifested desire
to secure rally of the true friends Of the
government in this District, for the sake of the
country rather than for mere partizan tri-
umph, and Irejoice to see men of both parties
are here to-day. The preservation of the ma
tion's life, by speedy and effectual eupprss.
sion Of the rebellion, is the work to which ws
are called, and which We must exert every en-.
srgy to accomplish. If, while We are pursuing
this purpose with q steadiness and devotion
which shall know nothing but the good and
safety Of our imperiled country, former politi-
cal organisations should pass away Is dew be.
fore the brightness IF the morning sun, let no
man stop to drop tear on the last resting
place Of that organization which died that tho
nation might more surely live. If parties, or
any other thing, must die to unite the people
and save the country, no true patriot vii stop
to mourn the loss. but let the s'dead bury the
dead''
We must have united people in the loyal
States. The whole power Of the people must
be cast on the side of the government. Our
first duty is to unite our people, and to this
end We must concentrate every effort, every
energy, every influence. How can No accom-.
plish this great work. By presenting one il.
sue-the only real issue involved in the con-
test now going on in this country-the pressr,
walton Of our government and the maintenance
Of our free institutions.
In regard to this issue men can divide int
but two parties. Men must be for the govern
ment or against it. With this idea firmly i'm.
pressed upon the minds Of all citizens, We shall
find our work comparatively easy; for all
truly loyal men will soon find their places in
the great line Of patriots whose sole purpose
is to carry this nation safely through the CON.
test which now threatens our life.
We must impress upon the minds Of our en-
tire people the fact that oil who are not posi-.
lively and actively for the government now,
are against it. Rebels IN arms, rebels ia Office.
rebels Of oil classes, persons who sympathise
with rebels, those who discourage snlistnsnts
in the army, those who endesvor to destroy
the confidence of the people in the ultimate
success Of the government, those who seek to
excite the prejudiess Of the people sgaiust the
acts Of the government necessary to put down
this rebellion, those who try to arrest the srdor
Of the masses By crying out against necessary
taxation and oil who in any way place obsta.
cles in the nations pathway, are ssa,nst the
government-thsir guilt only differing in Dc.
gree. Many men ere now following leaders
who belong to some one Of these classes, who
would at once break away from such leader
ship and strike good, strong blows for the nation
~ soon - these considerations are made plain
to them. Let as see to it that no man 10 isft
without light. I'd s a.a5
Party prejudiees are strong and hard to
overcome. But We must show our people that
this is no party contest. Shall the Republic
live! This is the question We are 70 dstsrnins.
The brave soldiers who are fighting che kaeties
know 40 other question. They have sworn
that the Republic shall live and thousaads Of
them have sealed their osths with their blood.
put everything aside until the safety OF ths
country shall be made manifest by The Seating
OF the old flag over every State and Territory
as proudly aud defantly as it now Hesh in ths
loyal States and at the mastheads Of our ral.
liant naval vessels. - s-a 2s
Let US bring our people together in solid
COlUWUS 0uV Soy w VIZ SVvoxuW00Ls moro
We are ready to support you in any and Ill
measures which may be necessary . subdus
this rebellion and save the Republie;-not
merely measures which may terminate The war
after the lapse Of years, but such - win short
On the duration Of the war, lessen the number
Of battles, save the most lives, and lead to the
expenditure Of the last treasure. Lot the war
last - long a. may be necessary 70 insure the
complete subjugstion Of the rebellion: bat let
the policy be Of the vigorous, energetic char
acter which will bring the end soon. Be not
too tender with the rebels. Let our soldiers
fght-not dig. Let them forage on the enemy
not guard rebel property. Fire into the ene-
my's magazine, and let the bondsmen aid in
putting down the rebellion which their masters
are carrying on. Let every man who osu aid
the government in conquering peace be used
a. best he can be for the accom- lishment of
that end. Let us have war, earnest, vigorous
sweeping, crushing war, until every rebel shall
lay down his arms and obey tho laws"
I win not detain you longer; but conclude
by appealing to every man within the sound Of
my voice to renew his determination 70 stand
By the government, and resolve that The Be
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