The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-07-28

?. That for the maintenance of Thu
Government in this the hour Of its peril
II is the duty of every citizen to devote
time. labor, property, life; that we, as the
representatives of an organized associa-
,ien of citizens, publicly pledge all OF our
energies and substance, should they be
needed, for the Governmental defense.
B. That we have undlminlshed conf
denee in the President of the United
! States, that lie is faithful to his pledges,
! is honest md determine d IN his purposes
10 crush The rebellion and maittain the
| Uaiuu Of the States, md that We earnest
ly endorse the action of our Representa-
tives in Congress in aiding to pass laws
for the Abolition of Slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia; for the perpetustion
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 all military pur-
poses,
i. That we abhor all sympathizers with
secession who, to cover their reasonable
raise the cry of Abolitionism;
but that on the contrary, we will honor
any loyal citizen, whatever may have been
his former political association, who will
sustain with all his power tho struggle OF
Democratic Republicanism against Trai-
Ioroos Aristocracy, North or South.
5. That extending hearty welcome to
those who are present with us in this Con
vention who have left the sn-callcd Dema-
cratic party, we invite all loyal citizens,
of former political associations,
and who are in favor of giving the Ma
ional Administration theirhonestsupport,
10 cooperate with us, and we commend to
al such the patriotic words of the lamen-
I'D Douglas, who said: "There is only
Ho sides 10 tits question. Every man
must be for the United States or against
It. There can be no neutrality in this war
only patriots or traitors
8. That we reterate the demand for an
economical administration Of our Nation
Il and State Governments, and for pun
shment of fraudulent contractors and
olunderers of the public treasury.
7. That the valor of our soldiers and
alters, and especially those o. f->vi,
tate on every battlefield to which they
ave been called, has earned for them our
,sting gratitude, and commended them
elves and their families to our practical
and aid.
5. That the State of Iowa will promptly
lrnish its quota of the troops called for
Y the recent Proclamation Of the Presi-
ent, and any additional number ,chich
te pubic service may require.
9. That the voluntary enlistment of our
dopted citizens, in the army andgnavy,
nd their tried valor on our battle. fields,
ave demonstrate the warmth of their
atriotism and an appreciation of liberty
nd good government which have earned
or them the proud name of American citi-
ems and soldiers, and that We as Con
ontion, recommended to the Congress of
ne United States to SO amend the Natural. I
alton Laws as to give all the rights of
lch citizenship to them. {
10, That rs tho citizens Of LOYAL
tate whose patriotism, both ut home and
pom foreign battle.felds, has spoken for
'self, we earnestly appeal to the incum- I
ents Of the Legislative aud Executive ,
Departments Of the Government to use
very Legitimate means in their possession
o crush the Rebellion, and If, as last
measure for the preservation of the Re
'ublic, it shall become necessary to blot ,
nut the institution of Slavery from the soil
+ every State. We will say Amen! lettind
he consequences fall upon the wickeg
uthors of the War, and leaving the final
ssue with God