The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-10-07
Gen. Tuttle's Letter Of Acceptance.

rRLLcw CITIES s--TIavin. very frequently
been solicited, within the last few months, by men
Of all classes both in and out Of the army, be-
come candidate for Governor Of this STATE I have
heretofore uniformly declined for several rea ons
the principle Of which Is, desire. aft er the
present rebellion Is put down and the Union fully
engage In public life under any tircur,s tauces. and
there is but one motive that causes me TO swervc
from that resolution, which IL the very same that
saused me TO join tho army, and that T.. DgrY. n
am Informed by men of both political parties,
since my arriv al at home. that the public mind has
been SO influenced by demagogucs, both ,id.-
20 as to seriously embarras. the Goyernmsnt
Fully believing thai there is no futur. for the Gov
eminent or the Country, but by thoroughly and eff
fsctually putting down the present rebellion in the
Southern states, look upon it the duty Of all to
render what assistance Is In th0r power-nnd in
whatever manner 1t will do the mo good-to unite
the pubic sentiment OF the people, TO crush out
treason mi rebellion against the best Government
on earth "A ~ A-+- @ ~. ,-h IS - t-.4
The masses of the people of all rartics are loyal
but a species Of Intolerance prevail that il really
'ccomtng alarming. unless they can be induced to
use moro moderation In the Ironulgation OF thor
rscaiar views on the questions that agtate the Putt
JIG mind most OF which are entirely oussile OF the
main question now before the people, that l., the
putting down of the rebellion. I'll parties desire
that to be done As speedily and effect ualiy posi-
blc the great point to be desired that i,or issues
and questions should be all laid aside until again
have united country.
For the lot all unite heartily 10 the sup
port al the Government. II the ASmini- fra ion
adopts for the prosecution the war that
DO not coincide with our peculiar views. let make
no factious opposition TO them; but yield to the
a:ituted authority MIR Lincoln j. tie legally elected
Executive Of this Government. and during his Pl. l.
DENTAL term We can have other. The fact thar
did not vote for him renders der less ohga.
ton to support the Government under his adninis.
trat'on. than IL We had bsen bis N ,st ardent sup.
porters.
anu in favor Of vigorous pro ccntion OF tho war
to the full extent of our power until the rel elton
nh nd nf po t1,nks
our pc session, recognized by honor bic warfare fer
that purpose. am Tor the Union without an " and
regardless Of whether slavery stands fails b, its
restoration aud in favor of Ience Other IT, rms
than tho unconditional submission Of the rebels to
the constituted authorities Of the Government OF the
United Sta,es.
Entertaining these opinions and recognizing tho
right OF the country to demand tho keivice. all
good citizens either as rulers soldiers although
opposed to nv personal wi>hcs-i Ii should be elect.
ed, will discharge the duties Of the position without
fear favor or Partially, and for the interest OF the
state and Nation to the best OF my ability.
JAMES NJ. FUTILE.
Keosauqua, August Is. 1868,