The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-04
BY TELE e r AP II.
+ Additional to Governors Address

Additional to Governors Address.
The right of any person to retain au-
thority to compel any portion of the sub
jects measures Of military prudence while
it would greatly promote the military ed
ucation OF the people. We hail with
heartfelt gratitude and encouraged hope
the proclamation of the President, issued
On tic ed of Sept, declaring emanci-
patton from their bondage all persons held
TO service or labor as slaves in the rebel
States, who are in rebellion shall last un-
til the 6rst of January. The right Of any
person to retain authority to compel any
portion of the subjects Of tho national
Government to rebel against il, or to
maintain its enemies in those who are in
the possession of .uch authority to rebel
themselves, and therefore the right to
establish martial law or military govern
ment in State or Territory in rebellion,
implies the right and the duty Of the gov
eminent to liberate the minds OF all per-
sons living therein, by an appropriate
proclamation, and assurances of protec-
ton, in order that all who are capable in
telledtually and morally of loyalty and
obedience, may not be forced into treason
as the willing tool Of rebellious traitors
to have continued indefinitely the most
efficient cause, support aud stay of the re-
bellion, would have been in our Judgment
unjust to the people whose treasures and
lives are made willing sacrifices on the al
TAT of patriotism, would have Discontinued
against the wife who is compelled to sur.
render her husband, against the parent
who is to surrender his child to the hard
ships Of the camp and the perils of the
battle and in favor Of rebel masters per
mitted 10 retain their slaves, il would be
final decision, alike against humanity
and justice, the right and dignity OF the
Government. and against a sound and
wise policy. The decision of the Presi-
dent to strike at the root of the rebellion
will lend new vigor to the efforts, and new
life and hope to the hearts of the people.
Cordially rendering to the President our
respectful assurances of personal conf.
dence, we trust and believe that the poll
cy now inaueurated will be crowned with
success and will give speedy and triumph
ant victories over our enemies, and secure
the nation and people the blessing and
favor of Almighty God. We believe
that the blood Of the heroes who have al
ready fallen, and those who may yet give
up their lives TO their country, will not
have been shed in vain. The splendid
valor Of our soldiers. their patient endu-
rance, their manly patriotism, and their
devotion to duty, demands from us and
from all their countrymen the homage of
the sincerest gratitude aud the pledge of
our constant reinforcement and support.
A inst n gari t. those brave men whom we
have contributed to place in the field, and
for the Importance of the duties which
may lawfully pertain to US hereafter, has
called us into friendly conference. And
now pres snting to our national Chief Mag s.
tra.e this conclusion of our deliberations,
we devote ourselves to our country's SER
vice, and we will surround the President
in our constant support, trusting that the
fidelity and zeal Of the loyal states and
people will always assure him that he will
be constantly sustained in pursuing with
vigor this war for the preservation of the
national life ana the hopes of humanity.
Signed.
A. G. Curtin; John A. Andrews J;
Richard Yates Israel Washburn Jr.,
Edward Solomon Samuel j. Kirkwood !;
o. p. Morton, by ID. H. Rose. his repre-.
sentative; William Sprague F. II. Pier
pont; David Tod; ~ s. Berry; Austin
Blair.