The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1862-08-02
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wy .se ifl3 9 WAR MEETING. sss'SOA
t@tts4aSS ~ ossT.--.l@W ao8fp9 i5 l"t
Agreeable to notice, d large number Of
our citiaens convened 10 frpnt Of the Pa
oi6c House, Wednesday evening, toaefsa
words Of encouragement 10, aDdto stimu'
lateto deeds OF valor, the brave men com.
posing Capt. eElS1xcER's Company, who
we're about to depart from our midst, and
60 down to battle in defence Of the Gov
eminent, that affords Us all the rights and
immunisies that We enjoy as citizens. The
meeting was quiet, earnest, and orderly
throughout, snd was excessively addressed
by Messrs. s. s. oJAnIsoS, Capt. LISrNcER,
w. G,7 CRAwEsRD, d. G. BLoonER and
FRAxK SrnEEr, IN speeches of patriotic fer.
vor, evidencing loyal hearts, beating with
love for the Union, and throbbing with
anxiety for The safety Of the blessings the
Union secures. We have neither time nor
space to give summary even Of the DIFF.
ferent speeches made on the occasion, but,
i our. friend CRAwroRB, after abiding TO
Bis Democratic antecedents, and emphati-
sslly declaring that this was no time for
the discussion, of side issues on which the
people were diyided-if, We say, after these
illusions, Mr., Crawford did not make, sub
s.aotially, thsrfollowicg remarks, why, he
can CORRECT us, and tell us what be did cay:
81 eagerly avail myself Of this occasion
to, mite my voice with those Of my fellow
citizens 10 thanking this band Of citizen
soldiers, for the alacrity with which they
have responded to the call OF their country
in this, its time of sorest trial and great,
est need. God speed them. and the noble
army, whose ranks they are intended to
swell, in their efforts to, sustain the Gov
ernment of our common country, on the
tented field, against the most uncalled- for,
wick ed, wantop, and cowardy rebellion
that ever offended the justice, Of God, or
stained the aunals of man. In contest
with such foe there can be no middle or
neutral ground ssTbe,e can be no neutrals
ID this war only patriots or traitors" All
who are not earnestly opposed TO these en-
emies Of their country, and Of the human
race, must be regarded as rparticipators in
their guilt; all who apologize for their
crime must share in the infany that awaits
tbem.i Nor are there any grounds Of com.
promise with those 10 arms against this
most beui6cent Government { u sa Ai9H2
sGssThisa is no time for attempting to pour
soil on the troubled waters for those in
rebellion are fearfully in earnest. They
fight for the destruction Of this Govern.
meut, with the maliguisy and unscrupulous.
ness OF incarnate ffends. They ore fighting
For tho overthrow of the priceless heritage
won and bequeathed to US by the heroes and
statesmen Of '76'--while, inthe language
OF the late and lamented patriot statesman,
STEPnRN A. DoUcLAs, this has been and IL
q war of SEX defense on our pare. Awar
in defense of our own Just rights; in de
-fease OF the Government which, we have
Inherited 40 q priceless legacy from our pat.
riotic fathers 10 defense of the great rightt
Of the freedom OF trade, commerce, transit
and intercourse from the center to the cir.
cumference OF our great continent ~
:. For more than a year this great Nation
kreat IN spirit, wealth and numbers, ha,
been kept on the defensive. Now let il be
come. aggressive, striking rapid, repeated
unintermilting blows ut the enemy until b,
be anuihilated. Let US all, individuall,
and collectively, stimulate and encourag
the President and all others charged will
the duty OF suppressipg this most infamou
and uncalled for rebellion--that hensefor,l
the lightning s Aash shall tell of assault, o
battle, Of victory-of the esemy overthrow
and sobdued-- Of our old and honered Gag Re
stored 10 all its amplitude to every conteste,
point throughout the land Of treason van
pushed, and the Union reafirmed and con
eoIidased. Stand BY the Government! :
iScrutinise its action, but do it like earne.
patriotic mot like c0cers traitors Fa
not, then, as you value your peace on earth
your hopes Of Heaven! y 90. seSA pa u
a1EPVBLlCAN STATE CONVENTION.
sfaqt'7t TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS.
The Convention met as Ii a. M, and va
called to order b. Hon. Jacob Butler, 9
Nusostine. za~ SCI p. IA ~ M s..+qi
I'D. N Cooley, Esq, OF Dubuque, wa
.elscssd temporary Chairman and E. i
Stiles, OF Napello, J. Tracey, Of De
Aoines, and J. D. Hunter, Of Hardin Co