The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-08-12

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Resolutions of the Iowa Republi.
lra can State Convention. gta
We, the delegates Of the Republican party
of Iowa, assembled to declare anew our Loit
ical belief and to select candidates for impor.
tant official positions, present to tho people
the following as our articles Of faith: .li'T
l.. That the constitution Of tho United
States Is the fundamental law of the land
that it was adopted by our fathers to establish
justice aud secure the blessings of liberty to
themselves and their posterity; that in accord
ance with the forms prescribed by that instru-
ment and by the laws of Congress, Abraham
Lincoln was elected by the voluntary sutfra-
ges OF the people as the chief magistrate OF
the United States for tho term of four years
that before he had taken the oath Of Office or
exercised any Of the powers with which he
bad clothed, certain States Of the Union pass
ed ordinances Of secession, assuming thereby
to be DO longer part Of, nor subject to the
laws of the United States; that soon after
wards they organized Sc arate confederation ,
proclaimed their Independence of and hostil-
ty to the federal government and from that
time to the presen. have waged causeless, mcr
ciless, and barbarous warfare against the re-
public to which they owe perpetual gratitude
and allegiance. ,....s ..-..,....
2. That for the maintenance Of the govern.
ment in this the hour Of its peril, it is the du-
ty OF every citizen TO devote time, labor, prop
erty, life, that we, as the representatives of
an organized association of citizens, publicly
pledge all Of onr energies and substance, sho'd
they be needed, for the governmental de-
fence. .I
8. That we have undiminished confidence
in the President Of the United States, that be
is faithful to his pledges, Is honest and deter
mined in his purpose to crush the rebellion
and maintain the Union Of the States, and
that we earnestly indorse the action Of our
Representatives in Congress in aiding TO pass
laws for the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia; for the perpetuation of freedom
in all the territories Of the republic; for the
confscaton 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 sympatbizers with se.
cession who, 10 cover their reasonable senti-
mens, raise the cry Of Abolitionism; but that
on the contrary we will homer any loyal cili
zen, whatever may have been his former polt-
ical associations, who will sustain with all his
power the struggle Of Democratic Republican
ism against traitor,us aristocracy North or
South. s...g ..;so.f1 q of
s. That extending a hearty welcome to
those who are present with us in this conven.
ton who have left the so called Democratic
party, we invite all loyal citizens, regardless
of former political associations, and who are in
favor of giving the national administration
their honest support, to cooperate with US,
and we commend to all such the patriotic
words of tho lamented Douglas, who said: -
"There is only two sides to this question. Ev-
cry man must be for the United States or
against it. There can he no neutrality in this
war-only patriots and traitors"
9. That we reterate the demand for an
economical administration of our National and
State Governments, and for the punishment
of fraudulent contractors aud punderers Of the
public treasury. TRug r
z. That the valor of our soldiers and sail
ors, and especially those Of our own State, on
every battle field to which they have been
called, has earned for them our lasting graft
tude and commended themselves and their
families TO our practical sympathy and aid.
s. That tho State Of Iowa will promptly
furnish ITS quota Of the troops called for by
the recent proclamation Of the President, and
any additional number Which the public SER
vice may require. 1t,fs =. ~ 4om sidi 4
0 That the voluntary enlistment Of our
adopted citizens, in the army ard navy, and
their tried vaor on or battle fields, have do;
monstrated the warmth Of their patriotism aud. J
an appreciation of liberty aud good govern
ment which have earned for 'bem the proud
namo Of American citizens and soldiers, and
that we, as a convention, recommend 10 the
Congress of The United States to so amend
the naturalization laws as to give all the rights
Of such citizenship 10 them. n -',-,i-7i 4,
10. That as the ctizcns Of loyal State
whose patriotism, both at home aud upon for
eign battle fields, has spoken fer ITSELF we
earnestly appeal 10 the incumbepts OF the leg
islative and executive departments Of the gov
erpmcnt TO use every legitimate means in
their possession 10, crush the rebellion, aud il,
as A last measure for the preservation. of the
republic, It shall BECOME necessary 10 blot ont
the institution of slavery from the soil Of ey,
cry State, we will say, amen letting the con-
sequences fall upon the wicked authors Of the
war, and leaving the final issue with God!
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The Postage stamp Currency. 1
The United States postage stamps, which
are now coming 50 freely into circulation,
besides having the amount OF their value in
figures upon the upper corner, may be readily
recognized by their colors and viguettes, which
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AMOUNT vroxrrrE. COLOR.
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