The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-21
chairman. Hon. Joseph Williams, sub

Whereas, We, the citizens OF keokuk,
have received reliable Intelligence Of the
glorious victory achieved by the Union
forces Ut Fort Donelsea over the rebel
army. triumphantly and rapidly succeed
ing the Federal victories at Somerset and
Roanoke and Fort Henry, promising the
early and universal triumph of the Fed
eral arms, and the re-establishment Of the
Government over the rcbellious States;
and, whereas, We, in common with our
loyal fellow cisisens all over the land feel
called upon to give expression to our SEN
ttiimeHts of commentator and gratitude to
our brave volunteers who achieved these
important victories; therefore,
Resolved, That We heartily unite with
our fellow -citizens throughout the coun-
try in paying the just tribute Of nations
honor to the brave and gallant officers
and men who participated in these battles,
and by their patriotic ralor, SO nobly and
gloriously displayed, secured these tri-
umphs to our arms.
Resolved, That the heroic valor Of the
Iowa volunteers, so signally manifested in
storming the rsmparts Of the enemy at
Fort Donelson, and being the 6rst to plant
the standard Of the Union upon that cit
adel of treason, merits and receives our
highest praise and our liveliest gratitude,
and covers our young Stale with imperish-
able honor.
Resolved, That we rejoice with the
gallant Iowa End in their having had an
oppoaunity at Fort Donelson to vindicate
their hener az citizens and their valer a.
soldiers from the injustice and outrage
whioh was heapcd upon them as they were
leaving St. Louis for the field of glory,
and that in being the fret to plant the
stars and stripes upon the Notifications Of
the enemy, they have administered I
scathing rebuke to the perpetrators OF that
act of injustice.
Resolved, That we tender to the rela-
tives and friende of our brave and Ia
mented fellow citizens of Iowa, who met
q glorious death on that bloody and we'll
fought field, our profoundest sympathy,
and that Iowa will ever cherish the mem
DRY of her fallen heroes.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the several pa
pers of this county.
After the reading Of the resolutions,
stirring and eloquent speeches were made
by Hon. Joseph Williams, Col. H. T.
Reid, Henry Strong, Esq, Dist. Attorney
Tracy, Lieut.. Monroe Reid, Hon, Daniel
F. Miller, Gov. Lowe and Samuel r. Mil
Ter, Esq, which were received with tumul-
tuous applause, the entire audience fire.
quently risings 10 their feet. aud giving
cheer upon cheer.
The resolutions were then adopted by
reclamation and with deafening shouts of
appreciation.
During the progress of the meeting tel
egraphic dispatches were received announ-
cling the capture of part of the rebel forces
who escaped from Fort Donelson. Also
that Gen. Curtis had captured the rebel
General Price and his army. This news
was received with deafening applause, and
it was some time before order was restored
Judge Williams being called upon, sung
the Star Spangled Banner, the whole meet
ing joining in the chorus. Afterwards,
the military band discoursed inspiring
music upon the fife and drum.
The meeting then adjourned with three
rousing cheers for our gallant Iowa troops,
CAN'r Prove IT!-Some few months
since. Minister, while preaching at Say
lorville,in this county, INDUCED 10 grow
ing sketch of the immortality Of Dos
Moines. He went on to state that it was
4 common thing for citizens. Of whom
people thought better things. to gamble.
and 90 home from the saloons frequently
in a condition, Of irreligious tightness !;
and worse than this, it was not an anon-
alous circumstance for them to spend .
large portion Of their time and money, at
placss which were not distinguished for
purity and chastity. At this point Of his
remarks, the Minister directed his eve
straight toward gentleman w.ll known
in central Iowa for the heartiness of his
nature ss well as the popularity Of his
laugh, and made the following pointed in
quiry:
lis it not SO Brother h? Have I
not told the truth 7"
The countenance Of Brother H lit
UP with broad grin. Every body knew
that an explosion was coming:
"Hel he he hi . hi. no! no Darn
it. Brother G., you can't proue II BY me
Ho! no ! no ho-o-o-o-phsw hew. Je-
rusalem hi (! ho!"
The exercises of that meeting closed
without a benediction. --Des Noines Re-
gister.