The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-03-07

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Burlington men in our regiment, as well % every
other man in it, are much rejoiced over the COM
pete overthrow of the Copperleads in Burling-
ton. We all feel that the humiliation and defeat
OF the rebels at home, who "6re in the rear" Is
as much to be desired as the defeat of the Reb-
els in Dixie. Compel the "snake in the grass"
to hide his diminished head now and ever.
as Yours truly, NELSON.
Convention acknowledgements
Rebuked In one of It's stron sholds.
According to previous announcement, the 10y
al citizens. without regard to party, assembled
on Saturday night, Feb. 2s, 1868, a. the Court
House in Fort Madison, Iowa, for the purpose
of counselipg together relative to their duty in
the present imported condition of our country.
An organization was effected by calling D.,
Jno Claypool to the Chair, and by tbs election
of George 0rm, Esq, as Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been an
nounced by the Chair, s. D. Morrison, Esq, was
called upon for speech, and responded in his
usual happy und impressive style.
J. NJ Beck being called for, made some forci-
BILE and pointed remarks.
On motion of Hon. RIA. Russell, q commit
tee of FIVE was appointed by the Chair, to draft
resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the
meeting. The Committee was composed of the
following named gentlemen:
R. A. Russell, l. G. Walker, John Van Walk
enburg, Jacob Styner, and J. K. Knapp.
Upon the retiring of the committe on resolu-
lutions, it was moved that Committee of Eve
be appointed by the Chair, to cooperate with
the Ladies' Aid Society in procuring hospital
stores for the sick and wounded soldiers, in re-
spouse to letter read from Mrs. Wittenmeyer.
The following gentlemeu were announced as said
Committee:
7. o. Dorr, James N. Leighton, Daniel Walter,
Jos. Morrison, and j. W. Miller.
John G. Alter, Esq then made practical
demonstration of his patriotism by making a
cash donation to the Ladies' Aid Society, and
his example was followed by a large number of
others in the audience, and the sum of $ss 10
was realized almost in the twinkling of an eye.
The Committee on Resolutions them made
their report, through John Van Valkenburg:
When our Government is openly assailed and
scoffed at, and insidious treason used to swerve
loyal people from their allegiance; when public
meetings are called, under specious guise, to
propose and promulgate treason, it ia time that
loyal men should unite for the protection Of
themselves, and to act and speak as becomes
loyal aud free people. Therefore:
Resolved, That all those who ask for or pro-
pose peace, or ak months armistice with the
rebels now in arms against the Government of
the United States, except upon terms of uncon-
ditional submission to the Constitution and laws.
or who propose "a dissolution or separation of
the United States, in any manner, are traitors.
Resolved, That death is the Constitutional
and legal punishment of treason, a1d the policy
of incorporating traitors for q short time, and
then discharging them without further punish
ment, is not proper. The legal punishment sho'd
be inflicted without delay. 2a#
Resolved, That, confident of the final triumph
OF our Government, and the overthrow of tIea-
son, We again renew our pledge of answering
fidelity to the Union, and our firm determination
to support the Government through ali vicissi
tudes unto the end. a e.s sHsr ~
Resolved, That while civil war is raging in
our country, it is the duty of every loyal citizen
to lay aside party politics and preudices, and to
give all the aid in his power to the Government
Of the United States, to put down treason and
rebellion, and maintain and perpetuate the
Union. og %
Resolved, That, in the language of Stephen A.
Douglas, ''in this hour Of our country's peril,
there are but t parties-patriots and traitors "
Resolved, That he who is patriot will not
seek an opportunity to find fault with the acts
or even errors, of the Governments, but will let
his words and his deeds show, unmistakably. that
be is at all times and under all circumstances,
for his country.
Resolved, That, to SHOW our earnestness and
sincerity in our wishes to aid the Government OF
The United States, in every possible manner, by
deeds as well as words, We hereby pledge to our
country tour lives, our fortunes, and our sacred
honor"
Pending the motion for the adoption Of the
resolutions, the following gentlemen made spir-
tied and patriotic speeches: Messrs Eaton, Win.
terbotham, Heudrie, of Burlington. and Thurs
ton.
Mr.. Van Valkenburg then read letter, writ
ten by Lieut. Guernsey, of the 10th Regiment,
Iowa Volunteers, which Vas highly applauded BY
the audience. He also made rallying and pa
triotic speech, which was loudly cheered by the
audience. .srxs 5esf
Wm.:A Thurston being called for, arose aud
said that he was not, and never had been, Q Ma
hony Democrat, and that he lMahony) was an
old Jesuit and political trickster. BE thanked
God that old Tom Clagget and Dan Miller were
not originally Democrats! This sentiment was
vociferously cheered. The right hand of fellow
chip was then extended to M. Thurston. ao
The Resolutions were then. adopted unani-
mously amidst thunders Of applause.
On motion it was resolved that the proceedings
Of this meeting be published in the Burlington
Hswk.Eye" and the Lee County papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at
the Court House, on Thursday, the 9Th day of
March, at Ct o'clock, P. n.
JOHN oLAYPOoL, Psss'r.
| GEoReE OAK, Secretary.