The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-10-10
Loyal Democratic RESOLUTIONS,

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patriotic resolutions, a few of which we
append. Will Democrats read them.
RESOLVED, Therefore, that the resolution
lately adopted by so-called Democratic
convention held at Springfield, ILL.,, on the
luh day of June last, and known as the
twenty-third resolution of that BODY. as
also all persons who stand upon, abide by,
aonere to, or sympathize with the same,
we hereby denounce as being in direct an
tagonism to, and in conflict with all the
cnerlshed principles, theuntarnrshed name
ana the glorious history Of the Democratic
Party. We denounce them as formulating
its ancient faith, and directly tending to
opstruct the cause of the Union and to en-
danger the constitutional integrity of the
Government, and as atiOrding aid and
comfort to its enemies now in rebellion
against rlghttul Federal authority.
:, ReSotced, That whatever else may die,
liberty; whatever else may perish the Fed
eral government shall survive, i'm all its
constitutional supremacy and integrity.
eacn state as member of the Federal
Union retaining its just equality and SOW
erelgnty; Whatever else may be DESTROYED
lne natioh shall be preserved in it's terrific
RAJ unlty-and to this end we pledge our
hves, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
ResotOed, That in this great crisis of our
national affairs it is the duty of all GOOD
citiZens to accord a hearty support to all
measures necessary to suppress the rebel
llon-bearing in mind that the preservation
OF the Union is paramount to all other con
slderations-and that our nation must ner.
lsn, unless upheld and supported by the
masses OF the people through the constitu-
ted authorities.
Resotred, That the TRANSFORMING of the
IhoDarcnlcal systems of the Old World, or
the 1urther extension or establishment of
monarchical colonies or rule in America ia
Incompatible with the safety of popular in
stltutlons, and might endanger the harmo.
NOUS relations OF the different nationalities
and the permanent liberty and happiness
OF the American People; we therefore SOL
emmy re-affirm our devotion to the Mon
roe doctrlne of nOn-intervention in the af-
fairs of this Continent by European Ma
tons, and we pledge ourselves to maintain
that doctrine at all hazards and any cost
HesOtred, That we are in favor of the
confiscation by the Federal authorities, of
all property owned by rebels arrayed
against the Constitution and laws fthe
land, slaves not excepted.
ResolUed, That nations, like individuals.
possess the inalienable ana God given
right or self-preservation, and therefore,
that during the great struggle to enforce
the laws, maintain the territorial unity
and preserve the life of the nation, all pow
er necessary to that end may be rightfully
the country, in accordance with the genius
OF our Government and Constitution and
against any assailants foreign and d0iues-
tic.
The PLACE TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM OF
THE BALLoT.-DemOcratic speakers are
talking OF the terOciOuS things they are
going to do assert their right to a free
ballot in OhiO-a free ballot meaning the
right of Copperhead invasion from
cp1r II Sx@tA
sion of our polls. A free election by the
people of Ohio, is what the Democratic par
ty fears most.
But how could the Democratic party be
for the supremacy of the ballot, when they
justify the war Of rebellion against it,
What is a free election good for, if after
the people have elected men to govern, the
minority is to be allowed to appeal to war
to set aside the election?
"A ballot is poor farce if after the cleo
ton an appeal is to be taken to the bullet
and bayonet. If that is to be .!our institu-
tlon.' let the arms come first.
The inauguration of the officers elected
in their places in the Government, and
the obedience of the defeated minority to
that Government, are the essential parts
OF free election. The Democratic party
in the South are carrying on great war
against this free election; and the Demo-
cratic party in the North are sustaining
should give up the right.
Yet such towards talk about fighting for
the freedom of the ballot in Ohio! The men
who are in rebellion against the verdict of
the popular ballot, have forfeited their
right to the ballot. So have all they who
refuse to stand by the country in defending
the supremacy of the ballot.
They who admit the right of rebellion
against the decision of the popular election,
have forfeited the right of election, and all
the sanctity of an election after it is made.
AS well might the Confederate Democrats
in the South, in rebellion against the result
of the Presidential election, vote for Presi-
dent and send him to rule over us, as they
who refuse to aid the country in indicating
the supremacy of the popular ballot, claim
the right to vote.
A terrible war is now waging between a
rebellion against a free election, and the
people who are defending it. This right
and all popular government depend on the
issue. Here is abundant scope for all who
will fight for the freedom and supremacy
of the ballot. Every man who refuses to
stand by the country in defending this
right, and who talks Of surrendering it to
save the burdens of war, only shows his
bloody knavery when he talks of getting
up a civil war in Ohio for a free ballot
What he intends is a diversion by rebel
lion in the rear to aid the war against the
popular election.-Gin. Gazette.
THE GOVERNMENT PRISON BARRACKS
ON Rock IsLAND.-These barracks are
now nearing completion, and will be ready
for occupation in few days. The eighty
four buildings to be used for the prisoners
are awaiting stoves and window sashes,
which are now being provided, and as soon
as these are obtained they will be ready.
The fence surrounding this small city ex-
tends SSS feet one way and $50 feet the
other. 1t is twelve feet high, having on
the outside sentry walk four feet from
the top. The buildings are all uniform,
and capable OF accommodating 100 prison.
oners each, making a total of il, $50 for the
whole. Each contains so hunks, arranged
in rows three high. Ample ventilation is
provided. At the end of each building is
large room to be supplied with farmers
stove and used as kitchen. The build
ings are heated by two stoves, besides the
kitchen stove. There are fourteen rows of
barracks, six in row, separated by streets
and alleys respectively 100 and 30 feet in
width. The main avenue running from
east to west and dividing the fourteen
rows, is ninety feet wide. In this main
avenue an artesian well is now being bor-