The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-08-26

Gen. Tuttle's Letter of Accent.
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To TIE People OF Iowa. Fsllow Citi.
lens Having very frequently been soil
cited, within the last few months, by men
OF all classes, both in and out Of the army.
| to become candidate for Governor of this
State, l have heretofore unifo, mly declined
for several reasons, the principal one of
which is, my desire, after the present re.
bellion is put down and the Union fully
restored thereby, to remain private citi.
zen and not engage in public life under any
circumstances, and there is but one motive
that causes me to swerve from that resolu.
ton, which Is tho very same that caused
me to JOIN the army, and that is, DUTY.
| am informed by men of both political
parties, since my arrival at home, that tho
public mind has been so intlamed by dema-
gogues, on both sides, that there is danger
of collision at any time, SO much so as to
seriously embarrass the Government.
Fully believing that there is no future
for the Government or the Country, but
by thoroughly and effectually putting down
the present rebellion i'm the Southern
States, look upon it as the duty of all to
| render what assistance is in their power
and in whatever manner it will do the most
good-to unite the public sentiment of the
people, to crush out treason and rebellion
| against the best Government on earth.
The masses Of the people of all parties
are loyal, but species of intolerance pre-
walls that is really becoming alarming.
unless they can be induced to use more
moderation in the PRONUNCIATION OF their
peculiar views on the questions that agtate
liz I'M Of Ia ~,
ly outside of the main question now
before the people, that is, the putting down
of the rebellion. All parties desire that to
be done as speedily and effectualy as posi-
BILE; the great point to be desired is,
that minor issues and questions should
be all laid aside until we again have united
country. ... ...E
For the present let Us all unite heartily
in the support Of the Government. If the
Administration adopts measures for the
prosecution of the war that do not coin.
eide with our peculiar views let us make
no factious opposition to them; but yield
to the constituted authority. Mr.. Lincoln
is the legally elected Executive of this
Government, and during his Presidential
term we can have no other. The fact
that We did not vote for him renders us
under no less obligation to support the
Government under his administration, than
if we had been his most ardent supporters
am in favor Of vigorous prosecution
of the war to the full extent of our power,
until the rebellion is suppressed, and of
using all means that may be in our pos
session. recognized by honorable warfare,
for that purpose. I am for the Union
without an j, and regardless of whether
slavery stands or falls by its restoration,
and in favor Of peace on no other terms
than the unconditional submission Of the
rebels to the constituted authorities Of the
Government Of the United States.
Entertaining these opinions and rccog-
nizing the right Of the country to demand
the services of all good citizens, either, as
rulers or soldiers although opposed to
my personal wishes--if should be elected,
will discharge the duties of the position
without fear, favor. or partially, and for
the best interest Of the State and Nation,
to the best Of my ability. @
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