The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-05-19
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a.u,.h,aeus Of Rebel sympashixers.
From The 81. Louis Union

a.u,shmens Of Rebel symPathixers.
From The ST. Louis Union
Yesterday witnessed the consummate
inauguration of new policy. tits pol
lev Of the Justice and necessity Of which
the loyal public have long been profound
~ convinced. We refer TO the Danish
msnt beyond the Federal lines Of sympa-
thisers With the rebellion. At whose 80
licitation the order was obtained from the
authorities at Washington it is not nsces-
sary now to inquire. Il is sufficient TO
know that it will be prosecuted without
fear, favor, or affection, until all who
have been conspicuous in maligning the
Federal Government, abetting the suse
of treason, and debauching popular patri-
otism. shall have been weeded out.
In the performance. thus far, of this
painful hut imperative duty, Dol. Dick
has exhibited discretion and irmness,
an elevated regard at once for the inter
ests of the Government of which he is an
officer, and for the rights of individuals,
that must command the respect even of
those upon whom the arm of military au.
thority has descended. His action has
been free from all faint Of petty vindic-
tlveness or personal malice. 1t has been
characterized by lofty sense of public
duty, delicate regard for the rights OF
citizens falsely accused, and An unshrink-
ing determination to do his whole duty
in the embarrassing station he occupies.
We have repeatedly urged upon our
military authorities the eminent propricty
of his measure. Ii is not merely justifi
able; it is = necessity. Yet it is not
adopted through any motive Of animoei-
ty toward those who are the unfor-
tunats subjects of its operation. The
personal character Of these men for indus.
try, honesty and morality is not in issue.
In all the ordinary relations of life, they
may be without rcproaeh and worthy Of
high esteem; but with this the Govern
ment has nothing to do. The sole ques
tion to be considered is, Have they beer
guilty of such disloyal practices and utter
ances Is render their presence dangcrou
to the Government in time Of imminen
public perilf II they have not, no per
sonal vices would warrant their Danish
mens. II they have. the whole calepde
of virtues should not purchase immmit,
for them from Government they seek t
destroy.
The object of the measure. being tn,
protection Of the Government while en-
gagged III war, 1t is clear that only thos,
should toe, as in fact, only those will be
sent into the insurrectionary district
whose reasonable practices are danger
Gus. II would i'll become great an,
powerful nation to bring it's military au
thority to bear, with solemn emphasis up
on the thousand petty maligners who 10.
fest grop- shops. beyond whose purlieus
their Influence does not reach. 1t is q
waste OF power to expend a ponderou.
stroke on gIats and gadflics. The maud
lin loqua city of reasonable street brawl.
ers may be sufficiently checked and chas.
tised by an occasional sojourn in the mil.
itary prison. But all know that this city
has been infested by considerable mum.
Der of men of wealth and rank and inf U.
ence who manipulated the clandestine
Vaccinations of traitors, inculcated con.
tempt for the Government and sym pathy
Tor Its foes, gave an air of responsibility
TO treas son aud polluted public sentiment
That, M secret. they were active in aid
OF the rebellion is demonstrated fact
The rebel mail bags that have been cap.
tured are among the proofs Of this.
The Government has exercised mag.
unanimous forbearance toward these deln.
ded and ungrateful citizens long enough,
Its own interests must be conserved. BY
their persistence for more than two years
In their chosen career OF obstinate crime
and folly, they have forfeited their claim
10 further clemency. Having deliberate
iy arrayed themselves against the coun
Tys power, they must now be made t,
feel its weight. Banishnent Of danger
Gus persons Is among the undisputed right.
OF war. The rebel government has con
stantly exercised it. The safety and dig
NIFTY OF thus Government, not 10 say q ms
retaliation on the enemy, forbid thst i,
should longer refrain from this duty
They, whose presence here has been. fol
two years, productive of nothing but mis-
chief against that Government whose pro
lection they have claimed and enioyed
will now be allowed to nleave their coup.
try for their country's good" and &c
where, unmolested by Federal uniforms
they may riot to their hearts content ia
the blissful sweets of rebellion.